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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:39 am Post subject: |
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So you are very well prepared with arctic equipment (thanks to your experiences in former years ) |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: | So you are very well prepared with arctic equipment (thanks to your experiences in former years ) |
That`s right. Experiencs is the key. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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As for today I went to Airport Tempelhof in the morning. This place has a lot of history, the americans dropped supplies at this place to support the citizen of Berlin.
I read somewhere that this is the biggest building in Germany, you can see how huge it is.
A close up. Taken through the fence where you can see people walking in the above pic.
Landing strip
Nowadays this is a public space where people can jog, walk their dogs, enjoy the outdoors. Must be nice to run there, but it`s way to cold for me to do so these days.
Lunch. Curry sausage, fries, mayo at famous "Curry 36" at Zoological garden.
No luck tonight at the red carpet for "Don`t worry, he won`t get far on foot" starring Joaquim Phoenix. No pics too, too much pushing.
BUT I got very, very lucky at the red carpet for the hommage for Willem Dafoe. Pic and 2 autographs.
He was very patient and in a good mood, a guy next to me got a selfie, he talked to the fans. I`m impressed.
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Impressive you got autographs and a pic of Willam Dafoe! He must be in good mood as you describe. Lucky you .
The Airport Tempelhof does look huge. I wonder why it's no long used as an airport? It maybe useful for private jets or local commuting planes ...
I forgot to congratulate you get your suitcase back yesterday - better late than never
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Good morning Heike
Glad to hear, you finally got your suitcase back ....and did the best out of your bad luck ( shooting good pictures) After walking large distances, the "Currywurst" is well deserved !
(Btw: Wasn't Templhof called "The biggest construction site of Germany" ...for a long time ?)
Btw: For getting a little more "Berlinale-feeling", I watched yesterday's livestream of the press conference of "Don't worry,...."with dir. Gus van Sant and Joaquin Phoenix (who obviously was not sober )
Even if you may not be lucky on the red carpet each time, the snapshot of William Dafoe is really great !
I wish you more of such lucky moments for today ! |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:51 am Post subject: |
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yitian wrote: | Impressive you got autographs and a pic of Willam Dafoe! He must be in good mood as you describe. Lucky you .
The Airport Tempelhof does look huge. I wonder why it's no long used as an airport? It maybe useful for private jets or local commuting planes ...
I forgot to congratulate you get your suitcase back yesterday - better late than never
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I`ve never seen him before but as for me, he was in a very good mood.
Tempelhof is huge. It is not used anymore because (I think) Berlin has 2 other airports, more modern ones Tegel (the most used) and Schoenefeld. And of course ther still is the big joke airport construction site BER (Berlin airport). Which sould open years ago and whole Germany (and I guess the world) is laughing about because it didn`t happen till now due to faults during planning and constriction.
At airport Tegel they already use BER equipment.
Yes, having back my suitcase was a big relieve. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: |
(Btw: Wasn't Templhof called "The biggest construction site of Germany" ...for a long time ?)
Btw: For getting a little more "Berlinale-feeling", I watched yesterday's livestream of the press conference of "Don't worry,...."with dir. Gus van Sant and Joaquin Phoenix (who obviously was not sober )
Even if you may not be lucky on the red carpet each time, the snapshot of William Dafoe is really great !
I wish you more of such lucky moments for today ! |
Not sure, must have been before my time?
Yes I`ve read in social media that Phoenix must have been on something either fluid, natural or chemical.
Helga, I`m already lucky to be able to attend the red carpets, everything else I consider a bonus. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Today I visited a place I had on my list for some years now. I went to Spandau Citadel. You maybe remember from previous posts from HK, I like fortifications and love to walk within them, explore them. And since there was only one interesting red carpet today - the one at 10pm, I had enough time for this trip.
Entrance bridge, on the left you can see the Julius tower and of course somehow I HAD to go up there.
Amazing view from the tower.
Another nice reflection from outside.
Exhibition of military hats.
Look for the ghost in the mirror.
Potsdamer Platz in the evening.
For dinner I was looking for some different taste and found in the food court of Berlin Mall Humus an arabic restaurant.
This is a veggie plate, very yummy.
In the evening was the red carpet for Steven Soderbergh`s Unsane. I got no autograph from him, but considered my day "my glass is full after all".
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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I love to see your pictures of reflections - they look nicer (more interesting, either on still or slightly waving water) than what I usually see . Perhaps it has something to do with your composition . I remember your pix of fortifications from HK, I even remember you braved down to the area that was kind of closed .
Do you know what is the building in the middle of your pic from Potsdamer Platz? It looks 2 dimensional - think of people who live of work in that building .
And, last but not the least, a closeup pic of Steven Soderbergh - I think your cup is spilling over already haha.
Thanks for sharing all these nice pix and stories with us . Have a good and hopefully warmer day tomorrow ~ . |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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yitian wrote: | Do you know what is the building in the middle of your pic from Potsdamer Platz? It looks 2 dimensional - think of people who live of work in that building .
And, last but not the least, a closeup pic of Steven Soderbergh - I think your cup is spilling over already haha.
Thanks for sharing all these nice pix and stories with us . Have a good and hopefully warmer day tomorrow ~ . |
As for reflections or pics, it's just what I see and like at that moment.
That building does have an interesting shape. Google maps can show you 'Potsdamer Platz 11' . To me it looks like an office building but I never gave it much attention.
Today won't be warmer, quite the opposite according to forecast. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:58 am Post subject: |
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Sorry....I'm late today (shovelling snow )....nevertheless enjoyed watching your brillant pics very much - once again Never seen such Berlin-views ! ( even with a familiar looking ghost....haha)
The building you two are talking of , looks like a modern version of wellknown "Flatiron Building" (NYC) to me
Best wishes for another joyful and satisfying day in Berlin |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: | Sorry....I'm late today (shovelling snow )....nevertheless enjoyed watching your brillant pics very much - once again Never seen such Berlin-views ! ( even with a familiar looking ghost....haha)
The building you two are talking of , looks like a modern version of wellknown "Flatiron Building" (NYC) to me
Best wishes for another joyful and satisfying day in Berlin |
Helga, you are not late! Shovelling snow Do I really want to go back home? No snow here in Berlin.
Glad you two like my pics and thanks for your wishes!
Helga, you`ve seen the "ghost"?! I wasn`t sure whether should post it or not but it doesn`t give away much, so it`s OK. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Today was not very exciting. I went to Rausch Chocolate to get some sweet stuff for my family. Especially for my brother in law because he got me one movie ticket when the sale started and I had to work.
Here you can see the Reichstagbuilding made of chocolate.
And the Brandenburg Gate also made of chocolate
An empty red carpet waiting for Markus Imhoof`s Eldorado.
This pic from Herr (mister ) Imhoof is not good but while he was close I was busy getting his autograph. I was impressed because he came over to 2-3 fans and when I went to the spot where he was signing he was about to turn away so I said - not screamed! his name and he turned towards me and signed my photo.
I don`t know but he`s got an interesting face.
What do you think?
That`s it for this year`s Berlinale adventure. It was really nice to have you two with me once again, thank you!
HOHOHO And because you have beeen on the "good" list, there will be something in your mail soon. I just have to figure out how to do it.
And if everything goes as planned, after Berlinale is before HK.
Stay healthy you two!
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Last Berlinale "nightshift" for you, dear Heike
And again you manage to surprise us with nice and original ("Sweet Berlin") pics
Mister Imhoof has an interesting face / character indeed. He somehow reminds me to somebody else. (no idea who !?)
Heike, we have to thank YOU , for all your effort...friendly sharing your daily impressions with us.
Regaring your mysterious -lines, I do not know what to say.....
Looking forward (very much) to companying you here
again to Hongkong in April
THANK YOU once again ....and have a
safe return home |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Helga's point of view +1!
Time flies so fast - have a safe trip home!!
Love all pix you so skillfully taken. Thanks again for spending so much time to take us with you in Berlin . Hopefully we will see you here again during your trip to HK . As for , your kindness to share is the best already . |
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