tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post5139722141991388133..comments2024-02-28T05:32:40.078-08:00Comments on A-Schnitzel-and-a-glass-of wine: The Lahr Kaserne Today and a Look at the PMQsJanet MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16827315033903114616noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-91387172573364426532015-12-27T19:47:55.506-08:002015-12-27T19:47:55.506-08:00What a lovely flashback. I was there from 72-76 as...What a lovely flashback. I was there from 72-76 as my father was a high school social studies teacher for the air force pilots' children. We lived off base in an apartment building across from a railway where we often saw the starfighters flying across the sky. Went to West End school in grade 1. Enjoyed dinners at the officers mess on Sundays.<br />Thanks<br />Jennifer McIntyreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-43575602012606095432014-03-02T13:17:19.626-08:002014-03-02T13:17:19.626-08:00Love these pictures and your blog Janet! I used to...Love these pictures and your blog Janet! I used to live in Area 2 in the late 80's so it's lovely to see it again. I visited Lahr in 2001 and the caserne was in a very sorry state at the time. So happy to see the regeneration and new life breathed into it. Janicehttp://aerogramming.blogspot.ienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-32715467227228525792014-02-23T18:58:20.905-08:002014-02-23T18:58:20.905-08:00Awesome pictures. I grew up in the Lahr area in th...Awesome pictures. I grew up in the Lahr area in the late 80's, early 90's and our family was one of the last to leave as the Canadians left. My mother is German, and we drove through the Kaserne about 7 or 8 years ago when it was likely at its height of disrepair. It was very, very sad as I had such wonderful childhood memories of the time we spent there. I'm absolutely thrilled that the area is being redeveloped. Anything is better then the broken windows and decrepit state that those buildings were in. Thank you so much for the pictures. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-3319483884691914982013-11-05T08:07:51.883-08:002013-11-05T08:07:51.883-08:00Ok, I think I might cry. Picture 26 is bringing ba...Ok, I think I might cry. Picture 26 is bringing back my childhood. I will have to show my mom and dad, I think this is where we lived. My address, even after being away for 31 years is imprinted on my brain. I lived at 31-22-11. We lived on the top and third floor of our apartment building. There was an orchard behind the parking lot and beyond the orchard was (apparently) a witches "convent" type of thing. On the front side of our building was a street and across that, 3 (what seemed at the time huge )buildings that we all called towers. Many of my friends lived in those. They were ugly!! Funny when I saw pictures of them on your blog they seemed so small. As a kid they looked huge!<br /><br />I attended Gutenburg for kindergarten and grade one and then we moved to CFB Borden. So glad to have had the chance to live in Germany. <br /><br />P.S., got any pictures of Europa Park? I have fond memories of going there :)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948148571415167380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-31144315083176108042013-10-27T20:09:46.609-07:002013-10-27T20:09:46.609-07:00We were there from 1983 to 1989, My husband worked...We were there from 1983 to 1989, My husband worked at the Kaserne at 4CMBG HQ & Sigs, TM Troop, known as Hammy. I (Bonnie Hamilton) worked at the base at RCD's and when 8CH came over, I changed jobs at worked for CE until our posting back to Canada in August 1989. What an amazing 6 years we had in Lahr.<br />Bonnie Hamiltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-16456808492160979612013-10-20T21:59:48.441-07:002013-10-20T21:59:48.441-07:00Remember it well spent from 78-82 HQ&SIGS righ...Remember it well spent from 78-82 HQ&SIGS right at the Kaserne..brings back lots of memories !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-15504499552794767282013-04-03T23:26:05.927-07:002013-04-03T23:26:05.927-07:00Have you ever considered about adding a little bit...Have you ever considered about adding a little bit more than just your articles?<br />I mean, what you say is important and everything. But think of <br />if you added some great graphics or videos to give your posts more, <br />"pop"! Your content is excellent but with pics and <br />video clips, this site could certainly be one of the greatest in its <br />field. 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My father just sent me this link. I lived...Hi,<br /> My father just sent me this link. I lived in Germany from 88-93. I was then in High scool therefore some of the best years of my life where spent there. We lived in Kippenheim, Reichenback and also Area 31. Thank you so much for the up-dated pictures. I was devastated when I saw, a few years, the ones of the whole place left for dead. At least, I know know that the wonderful place we called home away from home for so many years is now coming back to life. Both of my parents worked at the Hospital, my father as a medic and mother as a civilian secretary. You have brought back so many great memories. Mille Merci pour tout les belles photographies!!! Que de beaux souvenirs.<br /><br />AnikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-64325379649352396682012-12-14T10:36:24.746-08:002012-12-14T10:36:24.746-08:00I was posted to HQ & Sigs 4CMB 71 to 74. I was...I was posted to HQ & Sigs 4CMB 71 to 74. I was lucky enough to meet a German fellow when I lived in Kippenheim who was in the German Army Engineers and help build the Kasern prior to WW 2. Also my land lords brother did his depot there in 45, he toured the Kaserne with me and pointed out just what was used by the German Army in those days. Gave me a different out look on the Kaserne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-84417610015284547792012-12-07T12:06:32.101-08:002012-12-07T12:06:32.101-08:00great pics. Moved south in 1970 with 1 RCHA AOP u...great pics. Moved south in 1970 with 1 RCHA AOP until 71, and returned '74 - '78 with 444 Sqn. I visited Lahr and north Germany with my son in 2007 and saw the dilapidated state of the kaserne and was very disappointed. Sure glad to see it being rejuvenated. Our new hospital we built is now a German heart hospital and looks good. AMU's building was taken over by a local airline and the 444 hangar was used for some small aircraft and offices.<br />thanks for bringing back memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-90724057662703365412012-12-04T08:54:43.895-08:002012-12-04T08:54:43.895-08:00My name is also Ron Poirier.I was posted to 4 Svc ...My name is also Ron Poirier.I was posted to 4 Svc Bn from 70-72, and to Base Sup 72-74. I was head of the Svc Bn advance team (each unit had to send one to Lahr during the summer and fall) from the north to welcome the families since they moved south before the soldiers so that the children could start school in the fall and not suffer a change of schools in Oct-Nov when the men finally moved south. Welcoming the families and FORCING, yes FORCING! them to move into dirty, disgusting PMQs that the Frence had left was the worst 4 months of my 36 year military career. Looking after all those disgruntled wives and their kids....Wow.And I was single.....Ron Poiriernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-75265987884250840112012-11-24T05:35:43.172-08:002012-11-24T05:35:43.172-08:00It is so great to see the pics, I can't believ...It is so great to see the pics, I can't believe how quickly it brings back the memories and the urge to go back and visit. I was in 4 Svc Bn / Maint Coy / W&E Platoon and lived with a German couple in an awesome apartment in Rheinhausen-Oberhausen. I keep telling my wife I will take her back one day to see where I lived and worked, but this "darn" work keeps getting in the way - lol. My best posting and the "memories - Oh My God, the memories..." Thanks for posting. Terry L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-91126257487014976012012-11-12T22:37:50.628-08:002012-11-12T22:37:50.628-08:00Was in Lahr 1978 to 1982 with 4 CMBG HQ&Sigs; ...Was in Lahr 1978 to 1982 with 4 CMBG HQ&Sigs; worked at the Kaserne, with OP Troop and at the DA.<br />Great to remember that time; the buildings have changed but good to see some get a second life.<br />Need to go back for a visit.<br />J-C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-69962903965053594752012-11-12T21:36:34.109-08:002012-11-12T21:36:34.109-08:00Great delіvery. Outstandіng arguments.
Keeρ up the...Great delіvery. Outstandіng arguments.<br />Keeρ up the amazing ωork.<br /><i>Check out my homepage</i> <b><a href="http://etchedphotos.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">etched pictures</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-67110075259075830162012-11-12T12:41:36.864-08:002012-11-12T12:41:36.864-08:00So wonderful to sse these pictures. I saw some a f...So wonderful to sse these pictures. I saw some a few years back that showed the Kaserne in terrible shape. Broken windows,weeds, graffiti, and in a horrible state of disrepair. My heart is lifted and I am so pleased to see the area has been revitalized. I loved my tour in Lahr 1973-77 and still miss my time in Germany.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting these pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-58128102040413713392012-10-29T17:31:51.061-07:002012-10-29T17:31:51.061-07:00wow, this is great, I was born in Germany in Zweib...wow, this is great, I was born in Germany in Zweibrucken 1967 and lived in Baden with my parents until we wer 4 months old, we then returned to Baden, Soellingen when we were 16,we went to School in Lahr. We were French Canadians and the only french school was 45 minutes ride to Lahr. We left in 1986 and I returned with my husband in 1988 to Lahr until it closed in 1993. We still have friends that live behind the Kaserne, The Franz's. At least they have put some good use the the area. My old school is now an apartment complex, I used to go to the CYC. My god this so unreal. Thank you for the found memories Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-90137127153476733672012-10-27T07:44:19.005-07:002012-10-27T07:44:19.005-07:00Thanks Janet , for the photos and commentary ,best...Thanks Janet , for the photos and commentary ,best i have seen yet . I served at Lahr from 1970-1972 .<br />I drove the Base Commander ,Col Gordon Sellar . My biggest thrill , was to watch the 104 Starfighters , take off at night , with afterburners spewing out about 50 feet of flame . Thanks again . Earl DEarl Donaldsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-49109926340552161292012-10-24T20:19:21.348-07:002012-10-24T20:19:21.348-07:001976 to 1979 at Westend School. Highlight of my ...1976 to 1979 at Westend School. Highlight of my teaching career. How could it not be? Great children. Great staff. Wonderful, wonderful caring parents. <br />Frank HeymanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-13482337804515189702012-10-23T09:49:45.382-07:002012-10-23T09:49:45.382-07:00Great pictures which bring back wonderful memries....Great pictures which bring back wonderful memries. Believe K6 was also the Boy Scout and Girl Guide facilities plus the Scout Shop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-50619833204298078672012-10-22T18:46:09.824-07:002012-10-22T18:46:09.824-07:00Wow, very interesting to see these! My father sent...Wow, very interesting to see these! My father sent me the link; he was posted to Lahr from... 79-83 if my math and memory are correct. We lived in the buildings directly across from the main Kaserne entrance, which I believe were typically reserved for officers although my father was a Master Corporal at the time. A bit to do with luck and a bit to do with having a 2-child family I think, but the details are murky for me.<br /><br />Spent many, MANY hours at the CYC, particularly since we lived so close. They had a room with a small billiards table and an Atari 2600; you could sign out games; everyone had a liking for Chopper Command. ;-)<br /><br />Also spent countless hours in the forest that ran alongside the Kaserne. What an amazing place for a young boy to grow up. I remember as a kid, one of the only complaints I had was "no Saturday morning cartoons" (though my uncle mailed us some on Betamax), but even as a teenager I had come to realize what a blessing that was.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Greghttp://monkey-house.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-50619351338406676762012-10-22T15:19:54.513-07:002012-10-22T15:19:54.513-07:00Yes, that's where the Bank of Montreal was loc...Yes, that's where the Bank of Montreal was located.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-88192966239027196982012-10-20T16:31:04.759-07:002012-10-20T16:31:04.759-07:00WOW.....Awesome....I was posted in Lahr from 1982-...WOW.....Awesome....I was posted in Lahr from 1982-1986......this brings back Great Memories.....and makes me WANT to go back for a vist NOW......!!<br /><br />Ron PoirierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-83479552520639649452012-10-17T11:03:06.573-07:002012-10-17T11:03:06.573-07:00schwarzwald strasseschwarzwald strassejohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923837398846970254.post-91699052047007975512012-10-16T11:51:28.279-07:002012-10-16T11:51:28.279-07:00Hi Janet!
Been a while since I last saw you and h...Hi Janet!<br /><br />Been a while since I last saw you and had lunch! Hope your well!<br /><br />RoxanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com