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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

do they really have roller coaster and carrousel and all those rides at oktoberfest ??? i would think anybody who just drank god knows how many pints of bier would want to stay well away from such agitating experiences !

Of course we do! There are about 80-100 roller coasters, carrousels etc.
But you are right, I'd also advise people to go there before they spend a couple of hours in one of the beer tents..

Originally Posted by carlobee

wish i could visit Munich sometime and experience the wonderful Oktoberfest!!

Today's the first day. You have plenty of time to get here

Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

I can't make it to Munich this year but have attended a few Oktoberfests in the past and always had a good time. I may see if I can make it to Helen, Georgia for their version of Oktoberfest.

http://www.helenchamber.com/index.ph...tpage&Itemid=1

Oh, that looks great! And they even have a Christkindlmarkt in winter!!! But what on earth is a 'Sauerkraut Performance'?

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

Oktoberfest is everywhere!

You're so right, doggie. I think you could travel the world and always find an Oktoberfest somewhere. Hm, nice thought: the Oktoberfest world tour....

Originally Posted by montsnmags

PORTU...!

Dammit, VR! Curse you and your timezone advantage!

Cheers,
Marc (I don't like beer, except of the "ginger" variety)

You don't have to drink beer. I had hot chocolate and some doughnut-like pastry today... I like your avatar, btw

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Ewww, remind me to stay away from Munich in October...

Aww, Sweetpea, and I thought I could tempt you!!! Don't you BeNeLux guys like hats? Look at this wonderful Oktoberfest-Hat. Hm, come on, it's just a quick train ride....

Originally Posted by cassidym

Ah, I've been to Octoberfest in Munich several times and each one was a treat. In fact, this is where I discovered the odd fact that, the more beer you drink, the better your German becomes. Go figure.

Ah, ich habe zu Oktoberfest in München mehrfach und jeder war ein Vergnügen. In der Tat ist dieses, wo ich die seltsame Tatsache heraus, dass, je mehr Sie trinken Bier, desto besser wird Ihr Deutsch. Kann mir nicht vorstellen, warum.

Excellent!! Have another Maß :

Originally Posted by Crowl

Well, it is october by the time it ends, so thats close enough.

Besides, it increases the chance of nice weather while its on, stumbling your way home is a lot less annoying if you aren't being rained on.

good point!

Originally Posted by RWood

The restaurant where we had the first meet-up celebrated Oktoberfest last weekend. No rides but great music, fantastic dancing, and the bells. 3+ tents. A wonderful time.

Hey, that looks like a lot of fun! And proves again that it's always Oktoberfest somewhere....