Monthly Archives: September 2011

Land Rover – Defender, new vs. old

Last weekend I first saw an old Land-Rover Defender by the road for sale and took some images and by luck I could later take some image of the new one. Even the owner of the new one had to … Continue reading

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know how to use a knife

It’s a fact that men like knifes and even some woman do. But most of us lack the skills to use them properly. The video above is with German comments but it should be easy to figure out what the … Continue reading

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D-Rad R0/4 motorbike from 1924/1927

Above some images I took from a D-Rad R0/4 motorbike from 1924/1927. Its from “Deutschen Industriewerken” aus Berlin Spandau. This bike is no. 21547 from only 25500, made between 1924 – 1927. It took me a while to figure out … Continue reading

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Pocket knife – lost & found

Two weeks ago I lost my favorite pocket knife, a French one from Massoptier – Thiers. The knife is special, I bought it on a rugby trip to Montélimar where I played quite well and which also marked the end … Continue reading

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Ruitertassen leather briefcase

Original Ruitertassen leather briefcase. I’ve been hunting for a used Ruitertassen briefcase for a long time. I guess it was because my mother bought me a similar bag for school. As a teenager I painted it badly and it was … Continue reading

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Thorogood Moc Toe boots

Thorogood Moc Toe boots heritage 6 wedges model. (ID 814-4200). First of all I was always concerned about boots with the white vibram sole, regarding the grip, look, comfort and the durability. So when I found a real cheap offer … Continue reading

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Audi 100 coupé S – 1973 – red – youngtimer

Audi 100 Coupé S from 1973 in red, a real youngtimer for sale at Alltagsklassiker.

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Viehscheid Maierhöfen Allgäu 2011

First of all I might have to explain what a “Viehscheid” is. A “Viehscheid” is the a synonym for “Almabtrieb” which is the bringing back of the cows from their summer alpine stay (before autumn and the risk of snow) … Continue reading

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Frank van Rijn +500.000 km cycled the world

Part 1/2 Part 2/2 Two nicely done videos with great interviews about cyclist, traveler and writer Frank van Rijn (21-4-1948) from the Netherlands. A person I heard not much about him, until recently. But his way to speak and his … Continue reading

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Lee Storm Rider denim jacket

This vintage Lee Storm Rider denim Jacket size 44 made it´s way from Canada to me, so I´m ready now for the winter now. It´s an all time classic and it took me a while to get a not too overpriced one. … Continue reading

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