Museum Bonn Historical museum I visited the history museum in Bonn. It's about a 5-minute drive from my place, and entry is free. Here, they have a T34/85, but as you can see, it's been significantly cut in the…(Read more) 2018.07.04 MuseumTanksAutomobile
DIY Bosch Washing machine Logixx 8 Door unlock repair There are several ways to unlock a faulty Bosch washing machine door that will not open. Finally I found this method worked for my case, opening the door by inserting a dish knife into the gap in the handle. Reinforce the broken hook to regain its shape. 2018.04.18 DIY
Museum Munster tank museum The rural road led to the ultimate destination of a comfortable drive – the Munster Panzer Museum, a tank museum that is a dream for enthusiasts. This place is amazing. First of al…(Read more) 2017.08.09 MuseumTanks
Museum U-Boat in Laboe I went to Laboe Beach near the naval town of Kiel to see the U-boat. A real submarine of the same type featured in the movie "Das Boot" is placed on the sandy beach. Under a clear …(Read more) 2017.08.08 MuseumShips
Automobile Slade concert, and Classic car festival I was planning to attend an outdoor concert at Rheinbach's Classic Car Festival in the nearby town, but heavy rain started while driving on the highway. I briefly considered going …(Read more) 2017.07.15 AutomobileMusic
Automobile A niche car dealership for enthusiasts I finally visited a mysterious car showroom that I always noticed when taking my eldest daughter to her Japanese school. It turned out to be a garage specializing in classic cars. …(Read more) 2017.03.04 Automobile
Home Audio B&M specialized audio shop in Bonn At the end of my Germany assignment 14 years ago, I purchased the German-made active speakers B&M Sigma, so expensive shopping considering it as if I were jumping from a cliff. The…(Read more) 2017.02.05 Home Audio
Museum King Tiger in La Gleize As part of a family trip to Belgium, I made a detour to La Gleize village just to catch a glimpse of the King Tiger tank. The tank is placed casually on the roadside in front of th…(Read more) 2016.03.21 MuseumTanks
MotorSports Hamburg Prototype automotive museum Visited the Prototype Automotive Museum in Hamburg. Although small in size, the museum showcases a lineup of prototype and rare cars. I never expected to see a wooden model of the …(Read more) 2015.10.15 MotorSportsMuseumAutomobile
Music Paul Simon’s Concert In The Park, aka live in the Central park It's been a while since I pulled out a laser disc. "Paul Simon's Concert in Central Park" from 1991, the legendary concert with an audience of 750,000 people. It's fantastic! Not o…(Read more) 2014.07.13 Music