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Gruss! 

We had a blast at Wurstfest opening both weekends, took lots of photos and made a respectable showing in the MassKrugStemmen competition! 

Yesterday we were warned of the health dangers associated with alcohol - not to mention bacon, ham and sausages.

Today there is more cheering news from a different set of scientists.

They have come up with the perfect excuse for heading to the pub after a game of football or rugby.

Their research has shown that a glass of beer is far better at rehydrating the body after exercise than water.

Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts and bubbles in a pint may help people absorb fluids more quickly.

"Visitors to the Munich Oktoberfest this year drank their way into the history books by downing an unprecedented 7 million liters of beer...The impressive list of lost items includes...a leather whip, a live rabbit, a tuba, a ship in a bottle, 1,450 items of clothing, 770 identity cards, 420 wallets, 366 keys, 330 bags and 320 pairs of glasses, 90 cameras and 90 items of jewelry and watches. A total of 37 children were also lost."
-- from Spiegel Online

Gruess Dich!

I am at Wurstfest November 9, 10 & 11 2007. I'll be updating this site over the weekend so be sure to check in later to see the latest photos!

Bis Spaeter,
David

German American Oktoberfest Night Run 2007: 4-9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Kelly Park, Fort Bliss.

8K run and 5K fun walk. Corporate/military team division 8K run (USTS certified course). Pre- and post-race refreshemnts and entertainment.

Grand prize drawing for two round-trip tickets within lower 48 states. Fee: $15 by Sept. 7.

Register by mail or in person at Stout Physical Fitness Center before 6 p.m. Sept. 6 or from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 7 at Kelly Park. Late registration $20 in person from 3-5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Kelly Park.

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