Citizen's Income And YAY - Happy Birthday!

I have something for you. I was about biting into my tabletop - but the following dude is actually even right, here is the German link - translation via google.

 

"Nico wants citizen's income until retirement: 'I live on your neck'

Working? Not an option for Nico (27)! In the RTL2 documentary 'Poor Germany – Stamp or Work It Out?', the self-proclaimed 'Hartz IV rapper' openly declares that he intends to collect citizen's income until retirement.

He's been living off the state income tax for nine years. And he hasn't the slightest intention of changing that. 'Because I'm the coolest, I don't need a run-of-the-mill job,' Nico says confidently. Working is for others. He, on the other hand, simply takes what the state gives him. 'I know I'm sleazy. I live off your back. I'm not the problem – you have to criticize the state, not us.'

 

Citizen’s Allowance Recipient: 'I’m bridging my birth until retirement`.

 

In the current episode, he even presents his 'new resolutions`'. He wants to live a healthier life with sugar-free energy drinks. The cost: €12, delivered to his door. 'Since I'm on a diet, I ordered sugar-free energy drinks. That's what the money is for, after all, food and drink.' **

But the good intention doesn't last long. At the lake, Nico buys 15 bottles of beer, schnapps, and white wine. Shortly afterward, he's barely responsive, slurring his words, becoming loud, and threatening to vomit. His girlfriend, Janine, is ashamed and keeps her distance. She confesses to the camera crew: 'Alcohol consumption is putting a strain on our relationship.'

No problem for Nico. 'We only use the resources this country provides', he explains. And a job? He doesn't want that. The statement that will likely stun many viewers: 'I'm practically bridging the gap between birth and retirement.' So, another good 40 years of citizen's income at the state's expense."

 

** Also the costs for rent, gas, electricity. Need a new washing machine, huge flat-screen-TV... just ask for it! Oh, and ciggies they can afford, too... 

And please don´t ask yourself where the energy in those diet-drinks comes from... 

 

How I know?  Neighbor. Open window all year round, smoking. Not disabled in any way.

Friends tell of others, too. This is real. 

 

When I lost my job I was signed sick with Burn Out for a year. After a year I had to fully pay my health-insurance  myself and then - because we own the place we live in I got no more money from the state.

This is Germany. Everybody´s welcome. No need to learn the language, either. 

We have people here living since 20+ years and still don´t.

 

Will I get money when I retire? Yes. And likely I´ll have to work to make a living.

That is the politicians plan right now.

 

Why I don´t leave?

Where to??? Where to. The world has gone crazy. Unfair, everywhere.

 

Sorry this is not a fun one. I just could not believe about this and it´s even a "TV-show"!

I spend my time with more "thoughtful" things. Like... blogging  ;-)

Sport, even walking, is still out of question due to my torn muscle atm. 

 

I have to give you the countdown to creep and then call my lille Brother, it´s his Birthday 🥰! 

For more horror-stories see tomorrow, this was enough! 

 

 

He was so lille and sick they brought him back to hospital... my, was I scared!!!

But wow can he dance! 

 

 Am I the fat Pumpkin? I sure feel like it! 

48, boy-oh-boy! We sure went through a lot!

 

 

He was already weeks... months old and still couldn´t believe it! 

 

Henry 🦁  

 

 ... please... And a very Happy Birthday, Lille Bro, from the heart 😘

 

 

Shower Thoughts (A Snippet)

Go Have A Look!

 

Just found this on FB.

Sadly in the city we have a lot of light pollution... Let´s see what to find...

 

For Signs, food and Henry just scroll down.

 

 

I Got....

Thank you, dear Tom, hope mine arrived in your place, too.

I always have to smile.

We got married in Joondalup/Perth and Ingo forgot he wants to take my surname.

His name is not Kaiser, but thank you for the smiles!

When signing in  at a new shop he indeed takes that name, too.

 

And such a cute stamp!!!

 

Tom and his Sweetie sure give a big smile on the fridge!

I love happy mail. Mostly it is... not such nice mail.

Bills etc.

 

The new series:

 

"These inventions are older than you think  

 

 

Light bulbs

 

It may surprise you that the light bulb is on this list. Because, as you probably always assumed, it was invented in the 19th century. Although history books focus primarily on Thomas Edison's patent in 1879, the history of the light bulb is far more complicated. As early as 1802, scientists such as Humphry Davy, Warren De La Rue, William Staite and Joseph Swan had designed functional but impractical electric lamps. Whether Edison deserves all the credit for perfecting an existing technology is up to you, but your history teacher certainly didn't tell you the whole story of the light bulb."

I like candles, but weee... (OK we don´t have lightbulbs anymore, but yay to no fire).

Addendum: Ingo just found out Night at the Museum IV will be in the cinema next year. 

I said, boooooy, how old is Ben Stiller??? Sexiest age, Ingo´s 😍

And... Ingo eventually plans a road trip through... USA. Meep?

I was there at age 14. Not. My Dad won a journey and asked me to join him.

Last sec I said no and my Brother went instead.

Dad and I were too much alike to have fun.

American Footy tonight.

Henry 🦁   

 

 Please keep bringing happy mail.

Ready For An Adventure?

 

Ingo took these in Wilhelmshaven.... Dunno, I would rather not be willing to really brave up and go onto the ocean in one of these:

 

 We´ve been on one in the harbor, nahhhh... you can get overboard too quick in harsh water, no matter how these ships look like...

 

Modern ships no worries with me, I do not join people "feeding the fish", I was on board before I could really walk. But this does not look safe. Would you go?

 

This is for Tom´s Signs2.

 

The new series:

 

 "These inventions are older than you think

 

Braces

 

Braces are almost like a rite of passage into adulthood for today's teenagers. However, few people know that people have been striving for straight, even teeth for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians developed their own orthodontics using wiring and catgut (threads made from animal intestines). Don't panic: Modern braces are primarily made of metal or ceramic and do not contain catgut."

 

 Henry's 🦁 alter Wilhelmshaven-ego the seal:

 

 

 

 

Back To The 80´s #1

 We found this Walkman in Wilhelmshaven by the sea in our short holiday in October this year.

Did you have such a fancy thing back then, this rather "unhandy" musicbox to walk around with?

Do you remember what to do if your cassette lost it´s mind? Always have a pencil at hand, huh?

 

And when you wanted to record your fav song from the radio and the darn guy, before the song was over, started talking already? ARGH!!!

My walkman was a boring grey, if I remember correctly.

This is for Sami´s COLOURFULWORLD Monday Murals.  

A new series, fitting to the mural, even:

 

 

"These inventions are older than you think

 

How old do you think the inventions we use every day are? Maybe a few decades? Maybe a few centuries? It may surprise you how many everyday inventions existed years before they were commercially successful - some have even been around since ancient times. Here are 20 inventions that are older than we often realize."

 

Let us start with this, shall we?

 

 

"Zipper

 

In a period drama, you'll probably look twice when the Victorian-era characters zip up their jackets. However, the first version of the zipper has been around since 1851. The invention, which was initially known as an automatic, uninterrupted clothing fastener, only became established in the 20th century, when the modern zipper as we know it today was patented in 1917."

 Henry's 🦁 alter Wilhelmshaven-ego the seal:

 

And Don´t You Grow Fat!

 

 Wanted to get errands from Ingo´s trunk and look what I found!!!

I could barely open it! 

Or fit in!

Went back inside to get my cam cause I had a look at the idiot´s car from behind, and look:

 

See how close the next car parked?! I took pics of the number plate and if there is ONE scratch on Ingo´s car I sure send the pic from that dude to the police.

I didn´t take a pic of the second dude´s number plate cause people were already watching and it´s none of my business, either.

I have the number of who might do the damage.

Also note: Neither of them have Braunschweig-plates so WHAT THE HECK do they park here?! 

Yes, by law they are allowed to do that but actually this is for residents. So many here from Hanover, Wolfsburg, Gifhorn, Hamburg, Celle - where are we supposed to park, those who live here?!

I am SO thankful I have no car no more! 

Once I was squeezed in like that, too. 05:12 a.m. I had to leave. It took me forever to get out of that place, luckily my car at least beeped in the back.

What idiots roam this world?!

But then... where are they supposed to park their cars?

The formerly free lots leading to the CBD all cost money now, hence the people come here.

Our mayor, excuse me for saying this, is a dumbass.

At one point people will say: 

 

"Yes, Braunschweig is nice, but parking is so expensive, if I wanna go shopping I go someplace else !"

And then? Shop after shop again will have to close down and there he sits with empty parking lots all over. Douchebag, that.

The series with Henry´s 🦁 cousin:

 

 

 "30 bizarre wildlife facts that are actually true

 

Tigers also have striped skin

 

Tigers are known to have striking, striped fur. Thanks to a process called “disruptive coloration,” which mimics natural sunlight, tigers can visually blend in with grasses and trees to camouflage themselves. They may be obvious to the human eye, but most of their prey (such as deer) cannot see shades of orange and therefore cannot easily recognize them.

What's also interesting is that tiger skin is also striped - each pattern is as unique as a human fingerprint."

 

With this I join...

 

 

Eileen.

 

Do you have such human idiots in your area, too?

Ingo took care in front of him is enough space where no one is allowed to park. 

Sometimes Ingo searches for a parking space for 30-60 minutes!!!

I once roamed around 45 minutes and then had to walk 10 minutes to get home and I needed to pee!!! Like I was coming from my Brother´s place (one-hour-drive) who gave me a huge glass of Coca Cola so I won´t fall asleep. 

Never do that. Never drink and hop in the car.

 

Once I was stuck for 4 hours (!!!) cause a truck with wildlife (chicken or such) crashed.

It was winter, bushes naked and my colleague laughed his head off.

I´d brought, as usual, coffee for the office, which we shared out of boredom. Do never. Not with a man. They have HUGE bladders.

His leather co-driver´s car seat nearly got stripes, also!!!!

FFO, Smiles, Teachers And Yum

 

With this sketchy face I join Nicole´s FFO.

 

And for Annie´s Smiles another FB-Story (P.S. aka Facebook, I am no teacher, I just wanted to share this great idea to help kids, well, or teachers): 

 

"Damn, That's Interesting

"A few weeks ago, I started the 'I need' box in my class, a way for my students to ask for help without having to come directly to me. They write their needs on a card and leave it in the box.
The first week, two boys let me know about a bullying situation. We got it taken care of. The next week, I changed the format a little and started having EVERY student put a card in the box every day. They didn’t have to write on it, but every student visits the box daily.
Since then, I’ve had a plethora of 'needs' submitted. They range from specific supply needs, seat changes, special handshakes when entering class, after-school help, bullying situations, and even hugs.
What’s even better is students are starting to come to me directly with issues/challenges they are having bypassing the box completely. I’ve been teaching middle school for 15 years, and I can honestly say this is the best thing I’ve ever done to reach my kids this early in the school year." ❤️
Credits goes to the respective owner✍️ "

 

Wish I had a teacher like that. In school-breaks one boy grabbed me and threw me to the next, it was awful. 2 years...

Being small sure sucks. They always caught me,but it was NO FUN. Puberty can be bad...

 

So, to overcome this, some funnies, OK?

 

 In case a youngster hops in, this is what it´s all about....

 

Not into sweets, even not today? Here is another, sad sweet:

 

 #Supernatural

 

 #Queen

 

 

 

Well, no, she´s a bookworm.

And for Gilenna´s Lunch Break:

 

 Fried by Ingo on the balcony so you don´t have the bad smell in the condo. Yum.

 

The series:

 "30 bizarre wildlife facts that are actually true

 

Squids have blue blood

 

The octopus is one of the strangest creatures in the world. It is extremely intelligent and has the largest brain in relation to its body mass of any invertebrate. It can change color to communicate with other squids, has amazing camouflage abilities, and is able to use tools.

Additionally, octopuses have three hearts and blue blood, which contains copper rather than iron like most other animals. This means it can transport oxygen better in the cold, oxygen-poor conditions underwater." 

 

Henry 🦁

 

  ... it´s Friday!

Enjoy the fun

 

 

Supernatural: Funniest Moments... 

 

The series goes on: 

 

 

"30 bizarre wildlife facts that are actually true

 

Dolphins get high on puffer fish 

Dolphins have similar traits to humans. According to experts, the marine mammals occasionally like to get drunk.

A television documentary showed how dolphins got "high" from puffer fish - they release a strong defensive toxin when threatened. In small doses, the chemical appears to induce a “trance-like state.” Young dolphins were observed pushing a puffer fish between themselves while playing for 20 to 30 minutes."

Henry @ Elizabeth Quay

 

 

I didn´t visit, I had an ice-cream @ Elizabeth Quay instead :-)

 

 

 

It´s handcrafted! And it was on my "day off". I sometimes need to venture out by myself.

In the "new" part of the quay:

 

 

This is for Tom´s Signs2.

The series:

 

 "30 bizarre wildlife facts that are actually true

 

Elephants can't jump

 

Elephants are known for their enormous size. This allows them to reach tall trees with their trunk and scare off predators, especially when they are in a group. These special characteristics are also the main reason why elephants cannot jump - because they simply don't have to.

Unlike most animals, the bones in elephants' knees point downward. They have relatively weak lower leg muscles and inflexible ankles. As a result, they cannot muster the bounce needed to push themselves off the ground - even if they wanted to."

 I feel a bit like an elephant! Henry 🦁  you saw above, kinda and hence the Black Swan takes a break.