Das VW- und Retromuseum in Ulfborg / … The VW and retro museum in Ulfborg – Stella, oh, Stella

Ulfborg liegt zwischen dem Nissumfjord und dem Ringkøbingfjord an Landstrasse Nr. 16. Wir fuhren dort auf dem Rückweg von einem anderen Ausflug vorbei. Von dem werdet ihr auch bald lesen.

… Ulfborg is situated between Nissumfjord and Ringkøbingfjord at local road no. 16. We took the route around there on our way back home from another excursion. You will read about that one soon as well.

Der Eingang zum Museum. Lasst euch nicht von der Grösses des Gebäudes täuschen, das Museum besteht aus dem Eingangsgebäude und drei grösseren Hallen.

… Here the entrance to the museum. Don’t be misguided by the size of that building, the museum consists of the entrance building and three larger halls.

Die Ausstellung umfasst alles von Kleinkram bis zu einem kleinen Flugzeug. Ausserdem haben verschiedene lokale Geschäftsleute ganze Läden und andere Ausstattungen gespendet. Die Autos sind fast ausschliesslich von der Marke VW.

… The exhibition comprises everything from trinkets to a small airplane. Furthermore, some business people have donated entire shops and other equipment. The cars are almost entirely of the VW brand.

Das zweite Modell eines Käfers von 1933 oder 1935 …
… The second model of a beetle from 1933 or 1935 …
Der mit der geteilten Heckscheibe. Das erste Auto, das mein Vater anschaffte, allerdings in dunkelblau.
… The one with the divided rear window. The first car my father bought, just in dark blue.

Wir trafen einen der Freiwilligen Mitarbeiter, einen älteren Herrn, der sehen konnte, wie interessiert wir waren, und er ging mit uns und erklärte alles. Das war eine Luxusführung. Er erzählte uns zum Beispiel, dass das erste VW Model gar keine Heckscheibe hatte. Das wusste ich nicht; ich dachte immer der oben im Bild wäre das erste Model.

… We met one of the voluntary guides, an elderly gentleman, who could see that we were really interested, and he followed us around and explained everything. That was luxury treatment. Among others he told us that the first VW model didn’t have any rear window at all. I didn’t know that; I always thought that the one in the photo above was the first model.

Ein wunderschöner, alter, gut gepflegter Eriba Wohnwagen.
… A beautiful, old, well maintained Eriba caravan.

Der nächste Wohnwagen war ein sehr einfach eingerichtetes Model, mit Stauplatz nur unter den Sitzen. Man kann den zusammenklappen; dann ist er nur noch so breit wie das Untergestell, wenn man damit fährt.

… The next caravan was a very simply equipped model with storage room only under the seats. You can fold it somehow, so that it is only as wide as the base, when you are on the road.

Und von innen … … And the interior …

Ein ganzer Friseursalon, gespendet vom lokal ansässigen Friseur, als er in Pension ging.
… An entire barber shop, donated by the local hairdresser when he retired.
So sah es damals in der Post aus.
… That is what a post office looked like then.
Als das lokale Kino auf digital umstellte, landeten die alten Vorführapparate und einiges mehr im Museum.
… When the local cinema went digital, the old machines and much more ended up in the museum.

Von dem Kaufmannsladen musste ich einen kleinen Film machen, dort waren so viele herrliche Sachen. Die alten Originalpackungen und -dosen stammen teilweise von den lokalen Läden, die in ihren Lagern aufgeräumt haben. Man sieht auch, dass „Madame Blå“ (das blaue Emaille-Service) auch in beige existiert hat. Ich habe übrigens auch Teile in grün gesehen.

… I had to make a video of the small countryside shop. There were too many great items assembled. Some of the old original packets and tins originate from the local shops that cleaned up their storage. You can also see that „Madame Blå“ (the blue enamel kitchen ware) also existed in beige. I have, by the way, also seen items in green.

Es gab auch ein Café, das aber so gut besucht war, dass ich nicht fotografieren konnte. Aber hier abschliessend ein Bild von der sehr bequemen Toilette. 😉

… There was also a café, but it was so packed that I couldn’t take photos. But as the final one, I give you a photo of the very comfortable toilet. 😉

Vielleicht findet der eine oder andere von euch dieses Ausflugsziel interessant. Der Ringkøbingfjord ist ja ein beliebtes Ferienziel. Wenn ihr noch mehr Fotos anschauen wollt, könnt ihr welche HIER finden. Der Ordner wird bis gegen Ende des Jahres zur Verfügung stehen. Wie schon öfter gesagt, dürft ihr gerne kopieren, aber wenn ihr die Fotos kommerziell nutzt, bitte ich um Nennung meines Namens (Birgit Heesemann-Nielsen) als Urheber.

… Maybe one or the other among you will find this place interesting for an excursion. The Ringkøbingfjord is a popular holiday destination. If you are interested in looking at more photos, you can do that HERE. The folder will be accessible until the end of the year or so. As mentioned before, you are welcome to copy, but if you use the photos in a commercial context, please mention my name (Birgit Heesemann-Nielsen) as originator.

Source: Das VW- und Retromuseum in Ulfborg / … The VW and retro museum in Ulfborg – Stella, oh, Stella

President Biden on Gaza

October 16, 2024
 Dear Mr. Hamson,
Thank you for writing to me about the war in Gaza.  

On October 7, 2023, more than 1,200 Israeli and international citizens were murdered in Israel—including American citizens—at the hands of the terrorist organization Hamas.  We must always condemn terrorism when we see it.  But Hamas does not represent innocent Palestinians, who deserve equal measures of dignity, prosperity, and security.

The trauma, death, and destruction in Gaza have claimed far too many innocents—including family and friends of Arab Americans across our Nation.  I am devastated by the suffering of so many, and I mourn and pray for the lives taken; the loved ones left behind; and all the innocent men, women, and children living in dire circumstances.

My Administration is working with partners across the region and around the world to end the suffering and ease the humanitarian crisis, including ensuring that life-saving assistance—such as food, water, and medicine—can urgently reach innocent Palestinians in Gaza.  We are doing this by urging Israel to open more border crossings, streamline restrictions to enable more aid to move into Gaza, and provide protections for civilians and humanitarian populations delivering assistance. 

We are also focused on securing a deal that returns hostages to their families, brings an enduring ceasefire, and preserves the space for peace—for a two-state solution.  And we are committed to working with and hearing from Arab Americans and Palestinian Americans, who remain critical advocates for the Palestinian people and important voices throughout this challenging time.

The United States stands unequivocally for the protection of civilians during conflict, and we will do everything possible to prevent the conflict from spreading across the region.  As I have emphasized both publicly and to Israel’s leadership, all countries must uphold international humanitarian law.

Here at home, I have directed my team to identify, prevent, and disrupt any domestic threats that could emerge against Muslim, Jewish, or Arab communities, including Palestinian—or any others.  We will continue to hold in our hearts all the families across our country and around the world who are mourning the loss of a loved one to this tragedy.  Sincerely,

‘Malicious’ texts sent to Wisconsin youths to discourage them from voting | US elections 2024 | The Guardian

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has called on the Department of Justice to investigate text messages they say targeted and threatened to discourage young people from voting in the November election.

The League of Women Voters says it initially learned of the alleged text campaign on 10 October, when the group received numerous complaints from voters who had received the text. Two people in their 20s who work with the League of Women Voters also received the message, which reads: “WARNING: Violating WI Statutes 12.13 & 6.18 may result in fines up to $10,000 or 3.5 years in prison. Don’t vote in a state where you’re not eligible.”

The rules governing voter eligibility for college students are no different than for any other Wisconsin residents, who are required to have lived at their current address for at least 28 days before the election to vote there.

a person walks past a sign that reads 'vote here'

Some Republican-controlled states have sought to clamp down on student voting, drafting legislation to restrict the use of student identification cards as a form of voter ID and close campus polling places. Most lawmakers justify the measures as a means of preventing voter fraud. Others have openly complained that voting is too easy for college students – who tend to favor Democratic party candidates.

“They basically put the polling place next to the student dorm so they just have to roll out of bed, vote, and go back to bed,” Trump’s former attorney Cleta Mitchell told donors at a retreat in April 2023. During the meeting Mitchell reportedly emphasized the importance of limiting campus voting.

In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers proposed a bill in 2024 that would have required University of Wisconsin campuses to provide information to students on how to vote from their home state.

Source: ‘Malicious’ texts sent to Wisconsin youths to discourage them from voting | US elections 2024 | The Guardian

US judge bars Alabama from purging thousands of voters before election | US elections 2024 | The Guardian

Alabama cannot remove thousands of people from its voter rolls on the eve of the presidential election, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

The US district judge Anna Manasco, an appointee of Donald Trump, issued a preliminary injunction halting an effort by Alabama’s top election official to try to remove more than 3,200 people from the voter rolls who it suspected of being non-citizens until at least after the presidential election.

The office of Alabama’s Republican secretary of state, Wes Allen, conceded in court filings this week that the list of non-citizens it had compiled was not accurate. At least 2,000 people of the more than 3,200 people were actually eligible to vote, the secretary of state’s chief of staff said in a sworn declaration. That means that almost two-thirds of the people on the list accused of being non-citizens were wrongly flagged. Civil rights groups and the Department of Justice had both sued Alabama, saying that the removals violated a federal law that prohibits systematically removing voters from the rolls within 90 days of a federal election.

Source: US judge bars Alabama from purging thousands of voters before election | US elections 2024 | The Guardian

(36) Israeli strike kills mayor and five others in southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh • FRANCE 24 – YouTube

In southern Lebanon, the mayor of Nabatieh, Ahmed Kahil and at least five others was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The attack raised fears that Israel’s expanding air campaign, designed to crush Iran-backed Hezbollah, could increasingly include public officials and buildings, which so far have been spared.

Treasuring Poetry Guest for October/”Silence” on Hotel Masticadores | Dawn Pisturino’s Blog

(Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash)

I’m visiting my daughter in California, so I’m combining two posts in one

First, I’m pleased and honored to share that Roberta Cheadle chose me as her Treasuring Poetry Guest for October. You can read the interview and her review of my book, Haiku for the Midnight Hour, on writingtoberead.com. Thank you so much, Robbie!

Secondly, I want to thank editor Michelle Ayon Navajas for publishing my poem, “Silence,” on Hotel Masticadores. Please visit Hotel and show them your support. Thanks!

by Dawn Pisturino

Emptiness.

The desert no longer calls to me.

Your voice no longer whispers on the wind.

Silence—like a wet cloth—suffocates me. . .

Please click HERE to read the rest of the poem.

Thank you! Have a wonderful day!

Dawn Pisturino

Source: Treasuring Poetry Guest for October/”Silence” on Hotel Masticadores | Dawn Pisturino’s Blog

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