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Backyard

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Too many, to mention them here, to be true blue. Three new Lessons learnt per day times 7 days means 21 lessons per week times 52. Starting to learn that some common phrases are completely wrong: One is you can‘t teach an old dog any lesson. As a dog lover since I can think id est read and write, I thought an old man of 75 starts getting rusty. However, with my Outrigger Mates at the Gold Coast and two excellent coaches I came to the conclusion at present: Diamonds and rust, what a great combination. Visited the man‘s shed today in Burleigh, and will continue to explore my backyard from South Brisbane to Ballina and Byron Shire. Linked Curious about a Life in Retirement in a Blue Zone Area? Keep coming back, any time. Australia Unmasked on SBS On Demand Linked Feeling the Blues today, what a beautiful day in Burleigh at the Gold Coast in Queensland in OZ. Linked Listen to Jim Croce Linked Best Pest Control ever today at 7am | Credit phb Contact Pest Control really worth the bucks | Credit phb Bargain to buy | Credit phb

Backyard

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Too many, to mention them here, to be true blue. Three new Lessons learnt per day times 7 days means 21 lessons per week times 52. Starting to learn that some common phrases are completely wrong: One is you can‘t teach an old dog any lesson. As a dog lover since I can think id est read and write, I thought an old man of 75 starts getting rusty. However, with my Outrigger Mates at the Gold Coast and two excellent coaches I came to the conclusion at present: Diamonds and rust, what a great combination. Visited the man‘s shed today in Burleigh, and will continue to explore my backyard from South Brisbane to Ballina and Byron Shire. Linked Curious about a Life in Retirement in a Blue Zone Area? Keep coming back, any time. Australia Unmasked on SBS On Demand Linked Feeling the Blues today, what a beautiful day in Burleigh at the Gold Coast in Queensland in OZ. Linked Listen to Jim Croce Linked Best Pest Control ever today at 7am | Credit phb Contact Pest Control really worth the bucks | Credit phb Bargain to buy | Credit phb

Friends

Communist Regimes have abused terms like Friends: You were supposed to greet total strangers with Freundschaft.George Orwell He was so upset about Stalin and Communism, that he wrote Animal Farm, one of the most successful books ever written. In many schools around the globe, students learn about rebellion and what - all too often - happens next! All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Back to reading and writing and life skills: Have you ever been disappointed by a very good friend you believed you would love for ever? What means dis - illusioned? End of being deceived. Das Ende einer Täuschung = Enttäuschung. Sometimes you learn a lot reading poems or songs. Kindly yours from the Gold Coast in Queensland on a late Friday afternoon, now 17:11 And the sun is going down. Time for a sundowner with my friends. Are they friends? Real friends? Love them while it lasts. Street Art at Penang | Credit phb Fragebogen von Max Frisch zum Thema Freundschaft Fragebogen für Männer und Frauen? Halten Sie sich für einen guten Freund? Was empfinden Sie als Verrat: wenn der andere es tut? wenn Sie es tun? Wie viele Freunde haben sie zur Zeit? Halten Sie die Dauer einer Freundschaft (Unverbrüchlichkeit) für ein Wertmass der Freundschaft? Was würden Sie einem Freund nicht verzeihen: Doppelzüngigkeit? dass er Ihnen eine Frau/einen Mann ausspannt? dass…

Myself

What have you been working on? As I am retired, I have time now to work on everything I have not been able to do before. I can read and study and take notes and write for myself. All this with a target: Experience Life as much as you can and be adventurous as well. A bit if courage and outside the box and my bubble. Getting to know myself as much as I can. And appreciate sincere and honest feedback. Not more, but not less either. Hamburg 2024 | Credit phb Banksy as seen in Hamburg | Credit phb Screenshot & Stopover in Vietnam in Da Nang | Excellent Choice ~ phb Street Art in George Town Penang | Credit phb Screenshot | Back home now | Credit phb

Principles

What principles define how you live? There are no strict rules or principles for myself, rather a free spirit … But I do believe in Education and trying to learn until you drop dead. Learning curves are as endless as the Universe. In the mornings after a shave, I look into the mirror and ask the image I see reflected: Is this still you? Trying to understand yourself as much as possible. Born to be free at last. Getting to know yourself by adventure. Background: Shakespeare, Goethe, Hesse …and a few more like Johnson and Brecht. Addicted to coffee | Credit phb Da Nang Vietnam at present | Credit phb Screenshot Mon 14 Oct 2024 at Ho Chi Minh Airport | Credit phb Credit phb 08:26 Mon 14 Oct 2024 local time | Credit phb Back at home on Tue after midnight by Shuttle Bus | Credit phb With my best wishes and kind greetings Peter H Bloecker Linked Updated Mon 14 Oct 2024

Hoi An

One Day in Hoi AnVietnam All day visit of the old town centre of Hoi An from Da Nang, about 35 km away (one way). There are hundreds of tourist shops along the river, however reaching the Local Market Area after a brief walk, I found the places where the locals meet and buy there food and shoes and more: Again: One picture tells more than 1000 words. Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Bamboo Roots | Credit phb Credit phb Silk Tailor | Credit phb Very good Shop | Credit phb Second Floor of Tailor Shop | Credit phb River | Credit phb Map | Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, is renowned for its well-preserved ancient town that dates back to the 15th century. This charming town is a cultural melting pot, reflecting its historic role as a trading port. The narrow streets are lined with beautifully preserved architecture, showcasing influences from Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and European styles. Cultural highlights include the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, traditional wooden houses, and vibrant temples like the Quan Cong Temple. The town is also famous for its colorful lanterns, traditional crafts, and bustling night market. Hoi An's rich heritage is not only in its buildings but also in its vibrant traditions, festivals, and culinary delights. The town is known…

Colonial George Town, Penang

A rainy Day in a George Town Hotel, posted by Wonderweaver on Sat 5 Oct 2024. Ernest Zach } Credit phb Discovering the Heart of George Town, Penang George Town is a charming colonial city nestled in Penang, Malaysia, and it has captivated my interest. How? Well, just a bit of research online while preparing my flight back from Germany to my Australian Home Town, where I have retired with my wife and Brasilien Family since 2015. Wandering its vibrant streets, one can't help but feel a deep connection to its rich history and cultural tapestry, making it a perfect destination for a week-long adventure. A Walk Through History George Town's historical roots date back to the British East India Company, which established the city as a trading post in 1786. This pivotal moment in history transformed the harbour town into a bustling hub of commerce and cultural exchange. The British Empire's influence in Southeast Asia played a crucial role in shaping George Town. As part of the empire, George Town became a focal point for international trade, attracting merchants from Europe, India, China, and beyond. The British colonial architecture, with its grand buildings and shophouses, stands as a testament to this era. The Fort Cornwallis, named after Charles Cornwallis, remains a prominent landmark, offering a glimpse into the city’s military and administrative past. The acquisition of Penang Island from the…

Street Art, Penang

What skill would you like to learn? Having followed Banksy (Bank System means Greed), I am exploring The Local Street Art Scene in George Town at present. More text and Photos via my Blogs on Higher Education. With my best wishes from George Town kindly yours P H Bloecker Linked Updated 2 Oc 2024 George Town | Credit phb George Town | Credit phb George Town | Credit phb More here soon … Linked Street Art George Town | Credit phb Credit phb George Town Penang | Credit phb Papaya | Credit phb Credit phb Street Art George Town | Credit phb The East India Company and the Cultural Heritage of George Town, Penang Introduction George Town, the capital city of Penang, Malaysia, boasts a rich cultural heritage shaped significantly by the British East India Company. Established in 1786 by Captain Francis Light, George Town was initially a free port designed to facilitate trade between the East and the West A. Historical Background The East India Company, a powerful trading entity, sought to expand its influence in Southeast Asia B. Penang, with its strategic location along the Strait of Malacca, became an ideal spot for establishing a trading post C. The acquisition of Penang Island from the Sultanate of Kedah marked the beginning of British colonial rule in the region D. Development and Multiculturalism As George Town developed, it attracted merchants,…

Hope Dies Last

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? My Blog is about Higher Education and Life Skills. Take responsibility for your words and actions. Family First. To know and not to know … Shakespeare and Goethe and Schiller and Humboldt and Schlegel. Noblesse Oblige. Why? The Mother of all questions … Cui Bono! Updated by Author & Blogger #phb on Thu 8 Aug 2024. Ex High School Teacher in the true North of Germany. Africa & Australia The Place To Be. Ort & Zeit.

Master your German

Linked This site is an updated version of my Blog on Learning German Online via free web resourses. Author & Blogger #phb Peter H Bloecker Linked

Learning

What are you curious about? Curiosity drives children and adults all the time, even in their dreams. Was die Welt im Innersten zusammenhält …(Goethe). This is why small children cannot stop asking WHY? And adults should not stop them asking … With my best wishes from Australia … Yours Peter H Bloecker and Maria Ines Linked Writing | Literature | Byron Bay | Credit phb Read about history and new development De Luxe Theatre Burleigh Heads | End of Light Rail Gold Coast … The Place To Be Linked De Luxe Burleigh Development Linked Escape Gold Coast Luxury Apartments | Total Property Group | Check out Burly as well … Linked Beach Walk | Credit phb

Bugs

Credit phb Copied from eMail as an example only: Kel Richards' Ozword of the Day: "Bugs" With the world stunned by a global computer outage, we find ourselves bombarded by the word ‘bug’—this was not, we are told, a hacking attack, it was a small ‘bug’ in a program patch. But why is such a thing called a ‘bug’? Well, there is a story behind this use of the word, and, as it happens the story is wrong. But it’s so widespread, let me explain it and then debunk it. The story is that the word was first used by computer language pioneer Dr Grace Hooper. On September 9, 1947, she was part of team working on Harvard University’s Mark II computer that found a bug gumming up the works—a moth had squeezed into one of the machine’s components—creating a short-circuit. After extracting it, Dr Hooper taped it to the logbook with the caption ‘first actual case of a bug being found.’ That logbook, with moth intact, is in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. It's a great story, and I’m sure it really happened. But it’s not the origin of the use of ‘bug’ for a defect or fault in a machine or in a process (especially an electrical or electronic one). That use of the word ‘bug’ has been traced back to at least…