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  1. Joke of January 6, 2005: Caption: "What???! Not leftovers for dinner again?!!"
  2. Joke of January 5, 2005: People are getting used to answering machines. I called and got a real person last week and neither one of us spoke. We were both waiting for the beep.
  3. Joke of January 4, 2005: Isaac was lying in his bed, seriously ill, and the family was gathered around his bedside. "Wife," he whispered. "I'm here, Isaac." "Miriam," he sighed. "I'm here, Papa." "Jacob?" "I'm here, too, Papa." "Then who the hell is minding the shop?"
  4. Joke of January 3, 2005: Pete: "I somehow thought my degrees in psychology, politics and economics would help me to get a better job. I'm really disappointed." Tom: "Don't be so pessimistic. At least you understand why you can't get a job."
  5. Wow, I am still surprised about that story, also because I live even in the same state and still haven't read anything about this. It's probably because I haven't had much time to read the newspaper lately... And it's even reported in the US. See, those things ARE possible even without (gen) manipulated food...
  6. How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be opened when she brings it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a woman? Because a woman who can't even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do women have smaller feet than men? It's one of those "evolutionary things" that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink. ------------------------------------------------------------------- How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart? When she starts a sentence with "A man once told me..." ------------------------------------------------------------------- How do you fix a woman's watch? You don't. There is a clock on the oven. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, whom do you let in first? The dog, of course. He'll shut up once you let him in. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What's worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig? A woman who won't do what she's told. ------------------------------------------------------------------- I married a Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman's sex drive by 90%. It's called a Wedding Cake. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Why do men die before their wives? They want to. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In the beginning, God created the earth and rested. Then God created Man and rested. Then God created Woman. Since then, neither God nor Man has rested.
  7. January 1/2, 2005: A baker was angry about one of his customer's complaints. "I was making bread before you were born", he shouted. "Maybe so," the customer said, "but why are you selling it now?"
  8. Since I got a calendar with a joke everyday for Christmas - one of those where you rip off a sheet per day, don't know what it's called in English - I thought I could post the jokes here every day. Saturday and Sunday is combined and shown on one single sheet so for the weekend there is only one joke available, not two. Let's go!
  9. Set all stereotypes aside and read about Real Germans' habits, likes and dislikes. By guest author WEISSDORN Real Germans want everything at least 99.999999%. That is to say, before they purchase any product it should be 100% with a 1 Euro price. Maximum quality (nothing less will do), and minimum price. Real Germans are perpetual bargain hunters. As soon as they buy anything they are slightly unhappy, because somewhere else that has inevitably escaped their attention, there was some place that had a better quality and it was cheaper! Real Germans hate anything artificial in their food, even if it does improve the quality of the food, such as additives, vitamins, preservatives, or things that prevent it from becoming "yucky" after 24 hours. Let us not even speak about gene-spliced food or drugs to prevent livestock from becoming sick. Many real German men love their cars more than their children. While children usually don't mind their parents, the car never fails to obey the commands of it's driver. And let's face it, a convertible Mercedes does look more attractive than some little kid with ice cream squished all over his face. Real Germans are in love with their jobs. A German without a recognized profession is a nobody. A poor life have professional nobodies in Germany. Those are the people who did not qualify for some profession, like me, because my academic credentials where obtained in the U.S., which all Germans know are inferior to REAL German learning institutions. Even though a German may be unemployed for a substantial amount of time, he is still somebody, because he has learned a profession. Real Germans are worry-worts. Female Germans excel in this trait. Worrying is almost a full-time job, because daily there are lots of things to worry about in this country. Will Germany ever live it down that they came in second place in the World Soccer Cup? Will another airplane crash over my head if I live near Lake Constance? If the poor Soviet people come to Germany to claim the horrid broken bodies of their children, will they want to stay in Germany and never go home? Will I lose my job because the Euro is making everything more expensive? If I leave work now, will there still be a parking place available at the supermarket? Want to make a real German turn white with shock? Just tell him, that where you live you don't have liability insurance, you aren't too concerned if your kids don't have a registered place for pre-school, and if your landlord evicts you - hey no big deal, you'll just move. Real Germans hate "winging it". They like pre-planned programs with lots of little details. They can usually be the first people to point out that you made a mistake in your planning. There is a rumor that Germans have no sense of humor. This is absolutely false. They do have a sense of humor, in fact there is even a non-translatable word for their sense of humor, "Schadensfreude". There are two words stuck in this word. The first one is "Schadens" which means "misfortune", "damage", "injury". The other word is "Freude" which means "joy", "happiness". In other words, it literally means "joy for another's misfortune", which is why Mr. Bean is more popular in Germany than in Britain. Germans do not feel any sympathy for Mr. Bean. They are not laughing with him; they are laughing at him. For real German profanity is anal and not coital. Germans do not say "F*ck!" when they are angry or disappointed, they say "Sh*t!". Likewise they do not describe a person they are not particular fond of as a "M*ther-F*cker!" but instead as an "A**hole!". Some say it was no wonder that Sigmund Freund "discovered" the concept of anal fixation; his first patients let out their frustration in the German language. http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa071702a.htm Real Germans are cleanliness fanatics. Usually they can only relax and stop worrying when they use their toilet at home, because then they are absolutely 100% sure that it was cleaned properly, because they did this themselves, after the cleaning lady cleaned it first. The chemical industry profits from this obssession, because the Germans are European leaders in the number of cleaning agents, powders and soaps that are purchased annually. Real Germans consider holiday (vacation) time a God-given right, and sometimes I have the feeling that some of them are convinced that it has been incorporated into the German Constitution, if not the Holy Bible (Thou shalt have 30 days paid vacation time), instead of the civil working laws. The excuse is that without vacation time the working professional cannot regain physical and mental strength to maintain the productivity, is only an excuse. People who actually admit that they spent it riding their bicycle around the neighborhood, or even going to a cabin at the lake are considered by their peers as inferior. Real Germans have to have a trendy vacation, such as hiking in the Himalayas, sailing in the Mediterranean, or mountain biking in Cambodia, or the Australian Outback. If you don't want to be disregarded by your German colleagues altogether, then at least the all-inclusive hotel on Mallorca, Tenerife, or Ibiza. Real Germans believe in the soundness of the education system. The fact that they rank No. 25 in the list of developed countries is simply considered as irrelevant, although they are doing what they can to prove that this statistic is based on poor testing results not from real German children, but from immigrants from other countries. Real Germans believe that traditional German cuisine is superior, and will be the first to tell you that Rheinischer Sauerbraten is superior to Chateau Briand or Filet Mignon. Although France may have more types of cheese; Germany has more kinds of bread and preserved meats (sausage). No real German would ever admit that the Roulade is a dish they stole from the French. Real Germans prefer minor rules that regulate daily life, such as the Hausordnung. The Hausordnung is the set of rules that governs the daily life in uncounted apartment houses. The Hausordnung tells the Germans when they can make noise or music, when they have to be quiet. Who has to clean the stairwell, take out the trash or shovel snow. It even tells them how often they are allowed to have a party. Although it would seem a contradiction. As much as they like making these rules, they also like to break them, and then the others seem to enjoy lecturing the ones who broke the rules that they have done something absolutely impossible, and they must be punished for this. No, I don't understand it! The courts are full of cases based on petty neighbor squabbles. Real Germans love clubs. Clubs (Vereine) in Germany even have a special financial tax-free status (e.V. - eingetragenes Verein). There are clubs for everything from bowling to knitting, singing and rowing, for animal lovers of all kinds, even clubs for people who have been abducted by aliens. You name it - they have a club for it somewhere in Germany. I used to think the only purpose for these clubs was joining together people who had a common interest. But there is a secondary purpose. The clubs have to have strict rules, and generally it is the duty of the older club members to make sure that the younger club members strictly follow the rules. If this starts to get on your nerves - there is only one solution as a real German - form your own club and make up your own rules! http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa071702b.htm
  10. Never-ceasing and still growing number of emails with questions on German wedding traditions prompted this article's uprise. Indeed, Germans respect and love their traditions and maintain them through time and distances. Foreigners travel to Germany and marry there, Germans living abroad wish to get married in accordance with their native rituals, so it is high time to get brides and grooms acquainted with what they will have to do on their German-like Hochzeit (wedding). Wedding traditions in Germany differ from region to region. Here are some of the highlights: Car Procession - after the wedding a car procession is formed and drives through town honking their horns - others honk back wishing the couple good luck. Costs - the father of the bride has to pay the wedding. This is an old custom but today normally both parents and the couple itself divide the costs for the wedding. Dance - the first dance is danced by the bride and the groom, it is traditionally a waltz. The next dance is only for bride with her father and groom with mother, while bride's mother dances with groom's father. First Night - to make the first night as difficult as possible, friends of the couple do lots of funny or sometimes cruel things. They fill up the rooms with balloons, hide lots of alarm clocks in the bedroom, take apart the bed, and so on. Flowers - besides the flowers for the bride and in church, the hood of the wedding car is decorated with lots of flowers. Junggesellenabschied - a few days before the wedding the groom and his male friends go to a pub or sometimes other places to drink and have fun. (the last time?) Kidnapping of the bride - in some areas (mostly in small villages) friends kidnap the bride and the groom has to find her. Normally, he has to search in a lot of pubs and invite all people in there (or pay the whole bill). Sometimes this ritual ends badly. Polterabend - this is an informal (informal dress and food) party at the evening before the wedding where plates and dishes are smashed (the broken pieces are thought to bring good luck to the bride). The bride and groom have to clean up everything. Rice - after the wedding when the bride leaves the church, friends throw rice on them and it is said that they will get as many children as rice grains stay in the hair of the bride. Veil Dance - this is a popular game for a wedding evening. Every woman or man who wants to dance with the groom or bride, has to pay for it. Wedding Cake - the wedding cake, mostly a large cake with lots of ornaments, has to be cut by the bride and the groom together. Wedding Evening - at the wedding evening a lot of games are played, speeches are held (the first normally from the father of the bride), sometimes a wedding newspaper is handed out. Songs are sung, and so on. White Ribbon - the bride carries lengths of white ribbon with her bouquet, and after the church ceremony is over and the guests are leaving the church, she hands each driver a ribbon that they tie to the radio antenna. Wedding Rings - Germans wear wedding rings on the right hand - the groom and the bride have normally identical rings (wedding "bands" -- no diamonds). Wedding Shoes - another tradition is to collect pennies for years and buy wedding shoes for the bride with this money. http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa030601a.htm Part 2: More wedding traditions from Germany Here are some more wedding tips prompted by an American of German descent: Wedding Attire (Bride) - as in America, the bride usually wears white with one difference: the gowns usually do not have any trains, and if they do, they are very short, and just a little sweep. Most brides prefer the good old ballroom style gowns, some of them have crinolines to be worn under the dress. Most German brides want the newest style wedding gown, and they browse the bridal boutiques and check out what is new and which style is best for them. However, I have been to weddings where brides wore short dresses or even a white suit. Veils are usually fingertip length, and very seldom worn over the face when a bride walks down the aisle. Some brides (especially Catholic) wear veils that are the same length as their gowns. Some brides take their veils off during the reception, but NEVER before the first dance with their husband and their father. A veil is not a must. Some brides wear only a flowery headband with ribbons hanging down the sides or the back of their head, some prefer both the headband and the veil. Tiara's, little crowns and hats are also a often seen addition. Most brides carry a little draw string purse down the aisle, and also wear gloves. A bride stays in her wedding dress all day, not only a few hours as they do in America. Most receptions last until the early morning hours, and most brides will not change into a different outfit, but wear their gown the whole time. It is also customary for the bride to get dressed at home (most choose their parents home), and then drive to church already dressed in their gown. Most have a beautician come to the house to fix their hair, veil and make up as well. Wedding Attire (Groom) - the grooms usually wear a black suit. Wedding Party - bridesmaids, groomsmen or flower girls etc. are seldom to be seen at a German wedding. It is not customary. Also, usually the bride and groom enter the church together and walk down the aisle together. The reason for this is that in Germany it is not legal to marry "only" in a church ceremony. The couple has to be married by the justice of peace, or as in Germany called "Standesbeamte" first. This usually takes place a few days before the actual church ceremony. So when they marry in church they are actually already married by law. For this ceremony the couple, the closest family members and friends get together in the court house, and then the couple will be married by the "Standesbeamte." Usually afterwards is a dinner. For this type of wedding brides mostly either wear a 2-piece outfit (skirt and jacket) or an informal dress. Some choose white, especially if they don't have a church wedding to follow. Courthouse Weddings last about 30 minutes, church Ceremonies can last up to 1 1/2 hours and more. There is a lot of singing, praying, and a sermon as well. I was also lucky to get the impressions of the witness who attended a wedding in Salzburg, and he described the event. The marrying couple had chosen a small church not far from Salzburg for the wedding. This is a rule to choose a "special" place for the Hochzeit, rather than the general rule in America of always having the wedding at the bride's family church. The groom's family have arranged everything for this wedding. There was a Catholic Mass, in German of course, and afterwards everyone went to a restaurant for wedding cake and tortes and coffee, then there was beer and "fun music" outdoors with a band from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a formal dinner, and then more music and dancing until midnight. It was truly a day-long party, and everyone had a lot of fun. This is what a typical German wedding is like in general. But still there are special little details necessary to mention, like bride should carry salt and bread as an omen for good harvest, and the groom - grain for good luck and wealth. Before the wedding, the German bride's possessions would be transported to her new home. The belongings traditionally included linens which she had collected, a cradle into which a doll had secretly been placed, and the second-best cow from her parents' farm. These are only a few of authentic German wedding traditions, one of the most interesting and curious of the being Polterabend, when dishes are broken to scare away evil spirits. Take care: only china is used, as broken glass would bring bad luck. The tradition requires the bride and groom clean up the mess - the first mess to cope with! Log-sawing is another wedding tradition from Germany. It is done after the wedding ceremony. There will be a log on this log sawing horse and when the newly wed couple comes out of the church it awaits them as the first task they have to accomplish together as a married couple. It is supposed to show how they will manage to accomplish tough tasks in the future. It might be really interesting if bride and groom were not dressed in a white gown and tuxedo... Another tradition coming from Germany involves the bride and groom carrying candles trimmed with flowers and ribbons. However, even in Germany traditions differ from town to town. http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa030601b.htm
  11. Dating in itself is a very personal and sophisticated matter. Any advice can hardly be appropriate here. According to Lynne, an American living in Germany, " ... if there's any genuine connection between two people, it'll survive whatever differences may arise in the early stages of dating, and if those differences seem too overwhelming and/or the relationship doesn't survive for other reasons, trying to make too many adaptations in the early stages is NOT going to help! The most that any such "advice" can normally do is perhaps to spare an occasional bruised feeling that might result from a minor misunderstanding. And where German and American cultures are concerned, the potential for culturally-based misunderstandings is relatively negligible, so if two people aren't open-minded enough to try to work through such insignificant differences, the relationship doesn't stand a snowflake's chance in hell of surviving anyway." However for most people whose sweetheart is German, a foreigner, there are plenty of cultural nuances and minor difficulties resulting sometimes in an alienation. Why not try to avoid it? Let's listen again to Lynne, the expert in human relations in general and in relations with a German man in particular. Being an American, she has unique experience of successful dating and communicating with a German. Here are her practical recommendations and advice for American women dating German men (can be vice-versa: for American men dating German women): : : For the most part, you don't need to worry particularly about any major differences, mostly because gender roles here aren't significantly different from what they are in the States. For the most part, you can treat him pretty much like you would almost any American man. For example, if you're the old-fashioned type, he's quite unlikely to complain if you expect him to pay for most of the dates; he'll probably half-expect it. But if you happen to be a supporter of women's rights (and the responsibilities that go along with that), feel free to pay for the dates sometimes or half the time. It might surprise him a bit, but he will most likely appreciate it, especially if he's on the pitifully low budget that most students are on. He'll probably try to pay the bill anyway, as Germans often fight each other for the "privilege" of paying the bills, but you can then secretly pay the next bill when HE's not looking. Or, if he's the real old-fashioned type, like some American men are, he might have the perverse response of thinking that his manhood's been insulted. But if he's as young as in his 20s, that's highly unlikely. So feel free to follow your normal instincts in this regard. If you feel unsure what his attitude might be about such things, feel free to ask him! Direct questions rarely offend Germans (assuming the question isn't too personal), and they're typically more than willing to give straight-forward answers. : : Germans and Americans have a few different standards regarding what constitutes "politeness". Americans tend to define politeness in terms of "friendliness": smiling, telling "white lies" to avoid hurting people's feelings, pretending to like people even if we don't, saying "Hi, how are you?" whether we really care how they are or not, etc. Germans, however, tend to consider "respect" to be the proper way to show "politeness", and "respect" assumes that the other person wants an honest answer, not some pretty little "white lie". So, if you're really wanting your ego stroked, DON'T ask him, "So, how d'you like my new dress?" You might not like the answer that he gives. Likewise, DON'T EVER say anything to him "just to be nice" if you don't really mean it; he is too likely to take you quite literally at your word and then be terribly hurt later when he finds out that you didn't really mean it. : : Don't try to make too much "chit chat" or "small talk" with him. Most Germans know little or nothing of the art of talking about banal, superficial topics as a way of "breaking the ice" with new acquaintances; that custom belongs to American-style "friendliness" and is not part of German "respect". Germans also often react negatively to the shallow, superficial quality of casual friendships/acquaintanceships in the U.S., and so he might react negatively towards you if you engage in much "light" conversation. If you're looking for good topics for conversation, try: politics, current events, philosophy, or any subject he's studying in school. : : Don't be afraid to voice opinions that might be different from his; if your opinion is at least logical, well-reasoned, and well-informed, he will more likely respect you for having your own mind, rather than be offended by you for having a different opinion. : : And if you DON'T know much about international politics, news, current events, foreign cultures, etc., then LEARN! FAST! Americans have an international reputation for being extremely ignorant about the rest of the world -- because most Americans ARE ignorant! Germans, however, usually are NOT!!! http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa081300a.htm Exercising Your Sense of Humor Laughter is known to be one of the best ways of making friends. No good dating is possible without it either. Joking, horsing around, laughing make people more open, break any cultural barriers, and - yes! - help them fall in love. There are some peculiarities of exercising your sense of humor with a German. Help yourself to some more advice from Lynne: : : When it comes to humor, use some common sense. When you first meet most Germans, they might seem rather humorless, but after you get to know them, most of them can relax and enjoy a good belly-laugh as well as any American. And they tend to laugh at pretty much the same things -- except, of course, for anything specifically culturally or linguistically based. Your German date might not understand an English pun any better than you would understand a German pun, and he certainly WON'T know anything about "Leave It to Beaver" or anything about American culture in the '50s and '60s, though he MIGHT know more about American politics in the '50s than YOU know! He might also know Star Trek, the Simpsons, Home Improvement (called "Hoer mal wer da haemmert!" here), and quite a bit about modern Americana. : : DON'T make any stupid, tasteless jokes about Nazis or saluting him and saying, "Heil Hitler!", etc. He's no more likely to be Nazi or neo-Nazi than your next-door neighbor is, and he's more likely to be a little on the sensitive side on the issue than your neighbor might be. You can ASK him anything you want to know about Germany during WWII (though perhaps preferably after you get to know him a little better), but don't make any jokes at his or any other German's expense. Most Germans have a bit of a guilt complex on the issue, even the very young ones, partly because so many nations throughout the world continue to seek to punish Germany for what happened 55+ years ago. : : And another thing: while dating a foreigner, remember that love is all that matters, and everything else - inevitable reaction of the relatives, foreign language, new food, different climate - are mere trifles and you can overcome them TOGETHER. http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa081300b.htm
  12. Hah, I did not even need any reminders Jan, you should find a letter in your mailbox soon... Happy Birthday May God bless you espescially during these days... :8_2_77[1]: MerryChristmasSanta PresentsUnderTheTree
  13. Four men, an Engineer, an Accountant, a Chemist and a Government Worker were bragging about how smart their dogs were. To show off, the Engineer called to his dog and said, "T-Square, do your stuff." T-square trotted over to a desk, took out some paper and a pen and promptly drew a circle, a square and a triangle. Everyone agreed that was pretty smart. But the Accountant said his dog could do better. He called his dog and said, "Slide Rule, do your stuff." Slide Rule went out into the kitchen and returned with a dozen cookies. He divided them into 4 equal piles of 3 cookies each. Everyone agreed that was good. But the Chemist said his dog could do better. He called his dog and said, "Measure, do your stuff." Measure got up, walked over to the fridge, took out a quart of milk, got a 10 ounce glass from the cupboard and poured exactly 8 ounces without spilling a drop. Everyone agreed that was good. Then the three men turned to the Government Worker and said, "What can your dog do?" The Government Worker called to his dog and said, "Coffee Break, do your stuff." Coffee Break jumped to his feet, ate the cookies, drank the milk, dumped on the paper, molested the other three dogs, claimed he injured his back while doing so, filed a grievance report for unsafe working conditions, put in for Worker's Compensation and went home on sick leave.
  14. How could this happen, I don't understand Falling in love was just not in my plan But I want you to know, You just got a piece of my heart I've been through the changes I've walked through the pain I've told myself I would never do this again But I want you to know, You just got a piece of my heart 'Cause love has been a stranger, Love has been cruel Lovin's made me feel like the world's one and only fool And I promised myself I would never trust my heart again I protected my feelings I fought to be free I can't believe I would let this happen to me But I want you to know You just got a piece of my heart Tell me where did you come from Tell me who sent you here Whatever the reason, girl God made the message clear 'Cause nobody else can make me feel the way that you do I just gotta say That the struggle is over My story's true, I finally realized I want to spend my life with you 'Cause you are the one that changed the way I feel And I swear I know this time it's real Never in my lifetime, in my wildest dreams Could I ever ever imagine the love that you brought to me 'Cause you are the one that changed the way I feel How could this happen, I don't understand Falling in love was just not in my plan But I want you to know, You just got a piece of my heart But I want you to know, You just got a piece of my heart Just got a piece of my heart
  15. I Used to think that we've come too far to give up now Now I see that you're really not the one for me I constantly try to show my love,do everything But now I think if I voice my love how wrong could it be I never knew it before, I always thought I'd be sure I plan to be with only you forever But how can we just go on Now that I know it's so wrong We can't spend another day together You should go, I no longer feel like wasting time With you, goodbye, cause I don't need you with me It's time you know, that all the things we had that felt so good Were wasted time, and it's all because of you I was blind, couldn't see the writing on the wall In my mind, you were the only one to be with me I can't believe, that it took so long to figure out The games you play, now the truth is clear I have no doubt I never knew it before, I always thought I was sure I plan to be with only you forever But how can we just go on Now that I know it's so wrong We can't spend another night together You should go, I no longer feel like wasting time With you, goodbye cause I don't need you in my life It's time you know, that all the things we had that felt so good Were wasted time, and I won't waste my time with you no more You should go, I don't wanna feel like wasting time With you, goodbye, you can leave, you can leave It's time you know, that all the things we had that felt so good Were wasted time, and I never knew I never knew it before, I always thought I was sure I plan to be with only you forever But how can we just go on Not when I know it's so wrong We can't spend another night together You should go, I no longer feel like wasting time With you, goodbye It's time you know, that all the things we had that felt so good Were wasted time Everything I tried to do, but it did not work You should go, I no longer feel like wasting time With you, goodbye It's time you know, that all the things we had that felt so good Were wasted time
  16. Here we are still together We are one So much time wasted Playing games with love So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside But baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many years we’ve tried To keep our love alive But baby it ain’t over ‘til it’s over How many times Did we give up But we always worked things out And all my doubts and fears Kept me wondering, yeah If I’d always, always be in love So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside But baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many years we’ve tried And kept our love alive 'Cause baby it ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside Baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many years we’ve tried And kept our love alive 'Cause baby it ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside Baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many years we’ve tried And kept our love alive 'Cause baby it ain’t over ‘til it’s over Over, over, over. So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside But baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over So many years we’ve tried To kept our love alive 'Cause baby it ain’t over ‘til it’s over Over, over, over So many tears I’ve cried So much pain inside Baby It ain’t over ‘til it’s over
  17. Hey, can you tell my heart is aching You, It's only you that's on my mind I, I can not fight this feeling Now, now I know why love is blind From the top of my world to the bottom of my heart Just the way that you are, you're the one my shining star Everything that you do, everything that you might say You're the love of my life, don't you ever go away Love, I feel my heart could beat forever Kiss, when it's slow with tenderness Touch, when we're making love it's heaven Time, girl with you, there's only bliss From the top of my world to the bottom of my heart Just the way that you are, you're the one my shining star Everything that you do, everything that you might say You're the love of my life, don't you ever go away Don't you ever go away You are everything I wanted And I would love to love you girl To the end of time From the top of my world to the bottom of my heart Just the way that you are, you're the one my shining star Everything that you do, everything that you might say You're the love of my life, don't you ever go away [Repeat]
  18. ShiningKnight

    How Long

    Every time I see you and I look into your eyes There's a feeling that I get And it's way down deep inside, girl I've been trying to hold on, but you say that you're not sure I just hope you realize what my heart is going through How long, must this feeling go on How long, must I stand the pain and How long, must this feeling go on Waiting for the night Waiting for the right time to come I know all about the hurt and the problems in the past I know why you're scared of love, 'Cause you think it just won't last long Well, I'm here to tell you what I'm saying is all true There ain't nobody else in life That can take the place of you How long, must this feeling go on How long, must I stand the pain and How long, must this feeling go on Waiting for the night Waiting for the right time to run Why can't we just run away, and oh run A place where we can be alone and nobody finds us, run Can we both just run away, and oh run Girl, I can't wait to have you How long, must this feeling go on How long, must I stand the pain and How long, must this feeling go on Waiting for the night Waiting for the right time to come, to come.
  19. ShiningKnight

    Tonight

    Tonight, if you're ready it's time Tonight, we can make it feel so good tonight You say you're ready to be mine This could be the right time Got this feeling deep inside And what I'm feeling, I just can't hide So tell me Are you looking for the time of your life Let me know if you're ready to go There'll be no hesitation, what feels right is right It's all up to you, what are you going to do Tonight, if you're ready it's time I can feel it in the air tonight Tonight, we can make it feel so good tonight Get lost in the magic, lose control Free your body, let's go Feel the fire, it's burning hot Feel the fire, just can't stop So tell me Are you looking for the time of your life Let me know if you're ready to go Take my hand and follow me There'll be no hesitation, what feels right is right Everything will be fine, just put your hand in mine Tonight, if you're ready it's time I know what we can do girl Tonight, we can make it feel so good tonight Good all night girl Tonight, stay with me If you're ready it's time, if you're ready girl Tonight we can make it feel so good tonight The clock is ticking, girl decide If you're ready, let's ride If you follow, what's on my mind A night of passion, is what you'll find So tell me Are you looking for the time of your life Let me know if you're ready to go I need to know I need to know There'll be no hesitation, what feels right is right Girl, it's all up to you, what are you going to do Tonight, if you're ready it's time It's all right It's all right Tonight, we can make it feel so good tonight I can make it feel so right I can make it feel so right [Repeat]
  20. One kiss, intrigue You're all alone with me So much, delight I want to be with you tonight Champagne, caviar One moon under the stars One look, I'm sure I only wanted to be with you Girl I knew When you walked into the room There was nothing I could say You took my breath away So much love So much passion in the air When I looked into your eyes I realized Tell me now Am I feeling what I'm feeling 'Cause my heart's on fire And it will not fade away Only you could be My one love forever Just tell me you'll stay And the two of us will dance the night away We'll dance the night away Soft lights, romance We talked, and then we danced I held you close to me Girl, you are my ecstasy Your lips, and your hair, The way you touch me, girl I swear Only you could take me there I had to be your lover You're the one, you're the only one And it feels so good to me It's like destiny 'Cause in my mind, in my heart and soul I believe the time is right To just let go Tell me now Am I feeling what I'm feeling 'Cause my heart's on fire And it will not fade away Only you could be My one love forever Just tell me you'll stay And the two of us will dance the night away We'll dance the night away Girl I knew When you walked into the room There was nothing I could say You took my breath away So much love So much passion in the air Just to look into your eyes I realized Tell me now Am I feeling what I'm feeling 'Cause my heart's on fire And it will not fade away Only you could be My one love forever Just tell me you'll stay And the two of us will dance the night away [Repeat]
  21. Every night and every day my heart feels the pain I wake up to the thought of you and I call your name No one ever made me feel the way you do Nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you But now I've got to let go We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, my tender heart Maybe it's wiser to walk away and love again With my tender heart. We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, oh it hurts so bad Knowing that I'm not the one you want I can't hold on to my tender heart I never thought I'd be the one who would play the fool But I know love can feel so good and can be so cruel It's clear to me the writing is on the wall It's clear to me that you don't really love me at all And I can't go on this way We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, my tender heart Maybe it's wiser to walk away and love again With my tender heart. We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, oh it hurts so bad Knowing that I'm not the one you want I can't hold on to my tender heart I'm standing at the door Don't need this hurt no more I'm crying out in vain Cause you don't feel my pain. Maybe it was always going to be this way Maybe I'll look back and understand some day But now I've got to say We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, my tender heart Maybe it's wiser to walk away and love again With my tender heart. We don't stand a chance In this wild romance, oh it hurts so bad Knowing that I'm not the one you want I can't hold on to my tender heart My tender heart
  22. ShiningKnight

    Angel

    I just want to tell you all the things you are And all the things you mean to me You've been with me forever Through the changes in my life Through all the tears and laughter When I find myself believing there's no place to go When I feel the loneliness inside my heart You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight Life is just a moment We're blowing in the wind We're trying to find a friend And only time can tell us If win or if we lose And who will stand beside us When there's darkness all around me You're the light I see When I need someone to ease my troubled mind You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight You're all I need tonight All I need tonight All I need tonight You're my angel You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, my miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight
  23. ShiningKnight

    Missing

    I step off the train, I'm walking down your street again, and past your door, but you don't live there anymore. It's years since you've been there. Now you've disappeared somewhere like outer space, you've found some better place, and I miss you - like the deserts miss the rain. Could you be dead? You always were two steps ahead of everyone. We'd walk behind while you would run. I look up at your house, and I can almost hear you shout down to me where I always used to be, and I miss you - like the deserts miss the rain. Back on the train, I ask why did I come here. Can I confess I've been hanging around your old address? And the years have proved to offer nothing since you moved. You're long gone but I can't move on, and I miss you - like the deserts miss the rain I step off the train, I'm walking down your street again, and past your door, I guess you don't live there anymore. It's years since you've been there. Now you've disappeared somewhere like outer space, you've found some better place, and I miss you - like the deserts miss the rain and I miss you - like the deserts miss the rain (deserts miss the rain) --- Album: Amplified Heart (1994)
  24. I need to reply to quite a few of your posts: First of all, I am not entirely sure if it is true that wheel chair users are not allowed to ride any coaster in our local amusement park (BTW: Did you have a look at the Heide Park Soltau Website? What do you think of it?). It's just an experience I made when our class went there 7 or 8 years ago I think (I haven't been there since then): You can find the rates at this website as a matter of fact (BTW: How much is such a ticket over there? 7 or 8 years ago a daytime ticket was about $19 I guess... But that was before our currency changed from DM into Euro and ever since then almost EVERYthing has become more expensive.): The disabled get a discount, wheel chair users get a free ticket and if this person has a certain note written down in his "disability card" that he needs so called "non-stop attendance" (true in my case, well only on that paper ) the accompanist gets a free ticket as well. The question is: Do wheel chair user get a free ticket because they are not able to ride any coaster (and cause costs)? I am not sure at all. Everything I wrote about this is just based on an observation I made those 8 years ago: I decided to use my wheel chair instead of my walker and got a free ticket but when I wanted to ride a coaster (even telling them I don't need any assistance) they said "No, for safety sake. We can't / don't want to take this resoonsibility." Idontknow Second, actually this is a nice feature that posts can be "faded out" without disappearing. I just should have had a closer look (sorry for bothering you with this, Jan. ) I just was afraid the posts were completely and physically deleted. Third, I thought you were familiar with fomular one racing as well since you told me you like nascar racing (not common over here and honestly, I DO prefer Formular One racing if I get around to watch a race). Since 2000 I guess they even take out a F1-Grand Prix every year in Indianapolis (again). This weekend, Schumacher placed second best in Spa/Belgium and since he's already gotten so many points - he won every race this season except for just two so far - it's impossible for others to catch up on him, and there are still 3 Grand Prix (or 4 or 5?) left till the end of this season. Even CNN reported on its website about this. Of course, Ferrari (the "company" he drives for) also won the constructor's championship, that already happened two or three races ago I guess (due to the same reason I mentioned above). Forth, thanks for keeping your fingers crossed on my "plans". We will have to talk on our own about this (some things I need to talk about with you). Phil
  25. Are you trying to tell me you do not know who Michael Schumacher is? Face Splat BTW: You can replace that "if" by "when" in your post. Definitely! ... just not this year I guess. On Aug. 9 I got notified the US National Visa Center did not pick me during the annual green card lottery this year (DV-2005). Damn Damn But don't worry since I already applied for this year (DV-2006). laughing-smiley To you all, please keep your fingers crossed on this.
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