Blessings,

Sorry for the long delay in posting.  Hope you all had a very blessed Thanksgiving.   I know I sure did.  No cooking, just plenty of eating.  Eating at my brother-in-laws for lunch and then at my niece's house for dinner.  When I arrived at my niece's house,  we were informed of some guest that would be arriving soon to join the family in enjoying our Thanksgving feast.  We were going to have the pleasure of meeting two gentleman from Austria that were in the states for a business trip.  She preped us on some issues to not discuss.  Do not ask them about Kangeroos.  It seems that people get Austria and Australia mixed up.  The other issue to not discuss,  was Gemany. I did not ask why not to discuss Germany even though their native language was German. 

My brother arrives about the same time the two gentleman arrives and was not informed of the issues to not discuss. My neice must had forgotten that my brother was stationed  in Germany for two years. So you know how the story goes.  My brother talked about and ask questions about Germany. I noticed one of the gentleman was very quiet. I finnally realized he could not speak English.  We finnally got the subject changed.  

 Martin was the gentleman's name that could speak english and Godfrey was the gentleman's name that could only speak German.  Martin stated that in Austria gas is $5.00 per gallon in american money. A liter bottle of soda is $2.00. Martin stated that they keep check on the air quality in their country. If it gets too dirty, everything shuts down a day or two.  You could not drive for a day or two until it got back to appropriate levels.  They do not have Southern Gospel or Country Gospel Music.  Music is very different than it is here.

I did not ask about the foods that they eat in their country.  My Nephew had already been to Austria and had told me that they eat more healthier than we do.  Yes, they have a McDonalds.   No made to order Hambugers.   You get what they fix.  If you ask for a pack of ketchup,  it will cost you extra.  Martin did say that soft drinks were served without ice.   You had to request ice and may get about two cubes.  I am sure Martin must have eaten deviled eggs before.  He seem to enjoy them and so did Godfrey.  The thing that was most curious to Martin and Godfrey was the cranberry sauce.   They were a little hesitant to try it.   They are  not the only ones.   Not a cranberry fan myself.  

As I was shopping in Lowes Home Improvement today,as I went down the isle,I noticed two familar faces.  It was Martin and Godfrey.   Martin told me that they would be going home next week.  We agreed there is no place like home.   Martin travels over 200 days a year and Godfrey travels about 50 days a year.   They want to be home for Christmas.   Yes, there's no place like home. 

Until Next Time

God Bless

Betty

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