Persian Odyssey: Part XV – Flashback

When I returned from my motorcycle journey through Ancient Persia, I came back to an increasingly turbulent present day Iran and the third of the four houses that I rented within the year that I lived in Esfahan. There were no restrictions on where we were allowed to live as foreigners in Iran as was the case later, for example, in Saudi Arabia where foreign workers were required to live in compounds specially designated for foreigners.

The incredible beauty of Esfahan aside, individual homes, in harmony with the city, can also be quite charming. As is characteristic in that desert part of the world Iranian homes are enclosed by relatively high walls, a world unto themselves, with a house and courtyard within. There is often a small fountain and garden in the courtyard and the house opens out onto the courtyard.

J.

Returning from a 2½ -year stint with the Peace Corps in Africa, I got a job with a company based in Chicago that had a contract with Bell Helicopter International to teach English in Esfahan, Iran. I shared my first house with J., a colleague I had met in Chicago at the home office of our company (I've seen it referred to ironically as “Belemedia”). Pretty close to its actual name in fact. J. and I were hired at the same time and we decided to share a house once we arrived in Esfahan. A funny story about him: he was rather phobic about eating local food and would always soak vegetables and fruit purchased from local markets in an anti-bacterial solution (such as bleach and water), but always complained of stomach disorders anyway—the bleach, I wonder? Me, I ate anything I wanted (unsoaked and unbleached) and never even got the hiccups. One of my favorites stops, while off on short bike jaunts, was eating at roadside stands that sold lamb kebab with roasted tomatoes and salads of mixed herbs. Nun (pronounced 'noon') is the most delicious flat-bread I ever tasted. It is baked in kiln-like ovens by slapping the dough on the inside wall and baking it. We would go in the early morning before school to the bakery and buy some, piping hot fresh from the oven, scrape off the ash residue, take it home and eat it immediately with some coffee for breakfast.

D.

I soon met D., a teacher at the school. We were attracted to each other, and after dating and discoing and cycling around the area for a while we decided to get a place together, so we rented what was my second house with all the right characteristics, high wall, courtyard with fountain and garden and a nice house with a great cellar that made a wonderful den. Unfortunately, I felt constrained by domestic bliss; the bloom was soon off the rose and I began going out again—on my own. I then met C., another teacher, at my favorite disco, and she was soon riding pillion on the Yamaha. Naturally, living in a goldfish bowl and frequenting the same haunts as expats usually do, word got around and I came home one night to find the door locked, which led to a ruckus in the neighborhood—shouting match and threats to break the door down, etc. Soon enough, a hunt for another house, this time alone, my third—the one I came back to after returning from my odyssey.

Meanwhile, I had returned to work at the air base, this time as an in-flight tutor to the students who had graduated from the classroom part of their English and pilot training program. Essentially, I rode in the back seat of the UH-1 type Bell helicopters (Hueys) that are synonymous with the Vietnam War and tried to rectify any communication problems between the “Texas cowboys” (many were Vietnam veterans) instructor pilots and the Iranian cadets they were flight training. Hooeee, Huey!

mosque in Nain (famous for carpets) near Esfahan 

relatively unadorned but blends beautifully into the desert around Nain

interior of Nain mosque dome also plain but beautiful

metalwork tray (one of my few remaining mementos)

miniature 7 by 12 cm. (another memento)

To be continued....

RESULTADOS DE ALEMANIA DEL 3 DE JUNIO DEL 2012

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DI CASA CAPUTI

EL CRIADERO CON MÁS PODIOS EN EL SIEGER ARGENTINO 2012

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Estimado ovejerista:

Este fin de semana estuvo marcado por los triunfos inobjetables del actual VA4 Sultan von der Jhanhohe con Reinhardt Meyer  en el Landesgruppen de Bayern Süd y de Jacci Eichenplatz con Henning Setzer, quien juzgará la Primera Categoría de Hembras en el Siegerschau 2012 en ULM.

Reinhardt Meyer proclamó a Juri vom Schollweiher como ganadora del Landesgruppen, por delante de las bellísimas Clea D´Ulmental y Quenna Regina Pacis. 

Henning Setzer proclamó Landesgrupen Siegerin a Jaci, escoltada de la exhuberante Lara Regina Pacis.

Hasta la próxima!

RC

Sultan von der Jahnhohe

Baru Di Croce Santo Spirito 

Avatar von Media

Jaci Eichenplatz

Juri vom Schollweiher 

PRIMERA MACHOS Gebrauchshundklasse Rüden, Richter: Meyer Reinhardt

V 1 *Sultan von der Jahnhöhe 2212631, 20.12.07, SchH3 (Vegas Haut Mansard - Irmi Jahnhöhe) Mayer Marc,84056 Rottenburg

V 2 Baru Di Croce Santo Spirito 2275934, 03.03.10, SchH1 (Vegas Haut Mansard - Zeta Murnighello) Quoll Lothar & Francioni Daniele,Türkenfeld

V 3 (*)Avatar von Media 2249713, 03.03.10, SchH1 (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Oska Media) Mayer Johann,84056 Rottenburg

V 4 *Wallaby vom Kapellenberg 2233829, 05.02.09, SchH1 IPO2 (Yoker Leithawald - Zahira Kapellenberg) Benitz Winfried,85084 Reichertshofen

V 5 *Alf vom Bärenstein 2239487, 19.07.09, SchH3 (Furbo Achei - Honda Batu) Herda Tobias,99885 Wölfis

V 6 *Obi-Wan zum Kolbenguß 2209140, 05.09.07, SchH3 (Jaguar Arkanum - Lil'Kim Kolbenguß) Lang Christian & Euler Albert,68789 St. Leon-Rot

V 7 *Sky vom Eichenplatz 2237997, 07.04.09, SchH3 IPO3 (Bojan Pendler - Toga Heinrichplatz) Schimanski Elisabeth,33442 Herzebrock

V 8 *Falco v. Burg Trsat HR 27867, 01.05.09, SchH1 (Dustin Lehnhof - Barby Burg Trsat) Curak Nico,HR-43000 Bjelovar

V 9 (*)Rocco von der Karl-May Höhle 2251035, 18.02.10, IPO2 (Kanto Karl-May Höhle - Xara Baruther Land) Schüßler Dietmar,85309 Pörnbach

V 10 *Vegas von der Burg Haidstein 2242502, 09.08.09, SchH3 (Buddy Agilolfinger - Zola Schloss Runding) Meier Josef,93486 Runding

V 11 *Jil  Vlady-Sal SKJ 59464/09, 09.05.09, IPO1 (Nemo Lengernheide - Vina Vlady-Sal) Adamcik Stefan,SK-905 01 Senica

V 12 Momo degli Achei LOI 10/183124, 08.03.10,  (Vegas Haut Mansard - Genny Achei) Colombini Massimo,I-56023 San Prospero

V 13 *Ewok vom Dioptas 2232248, 29.11.08, ÖPO1 (Jupp Haus Malle (A) - Ciwi Dioptas) Graf Franz & Bauböck Birgit,A-2441 Moosbrunn

V 14 *Nilo von der Falkenkanzel 2153548, 18.10.04, SchH3 (Hero Spitalfeld - Delfie Peiner Stahlwerk) Kaim Horst,96332 Pressig

V 15 *Ocki vom Natoplatz 2247601, 12.12.09, SchH2 IPO3 (Asterix Natoplatz - Blume Natoplatz) Hofbauer Lorenz, Siegenburg

V 16 *Vin von der Liebeswarte 2248999, 28.01.10, IPO1 (Ober Bad-Boll - Quena Liebeswarte) Späth Heinz & Baur Markus,Neu-Ulm

V 17 *Xanto von der Jahnhöhe 2241665, 21.07.09, SchH2 (Playboy Jahnhöhe - Irmi Jahnhöhe) Fuchs Franz,93342 Saal Donau

PRIMERA HEMBRAS Gebrauchshundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Meyer Reinhardt

V 1 *Juri vom Schollweiher 2217697, 05.04.08, SchH2 (Vegas Haut Mansard - Fraya Ulmental) Benitz Liliane,85084 Reichertshofen

V 2 (*)Clea d' Ulmental ROI 11/2875, 30.10.09, SchH1(2) (Remo Fichtenschlag - Venus Ulmental) Sievers Klaus,85095 Denkendorf-Dörndorf

V 3 Quenna von Regina Pacis 2260577, 21.05.10, IPO1 (Arex Wilhelmswarte - Fabia Agilolfinger) Jani Uday,46354 Südlohn

V 4 (*)Hexa  Mil-Drag SKJ 61625/10, 13.05.10, (IPO1) (Nelson Frankengold - Centa Mil-Drag) Dragan Milan,SK-020 52 Mestecko

V 5 April  Fabare Bohemia CMKU/DS 77862/10, 01.04.10, (ZVV1) (Eros Haus Portofino - Lotty Piste Trophe) Cejkova Petra,CZ-533 14 Kladruby

V 6 *Boogie v. Webachtal LOI 10/2291, 27.10.09, IPO1 (Digger Elzmündungsraum - Agatha Webachtal) Galastri Stefano,I-50056 Montelupo Fiorentino (FI)

SEGUNDA MACHOS Junghundklasse Rüden, Richter: Meyer Reinhardt

SG 1 Saabat von Aurelius 2257868, 03.08.10, (IPO1) (Ober Bad-Boll - Juri Schollweiher) Koller Johann,A-9241 Wernberg

SG 2 Versace zum Kolbenguß 2255173, 23.06.10,  (Obi-Wan Kolbenguß - Malou Kolbenguß) Heimbrodt Norbert,36151 Burghaun

SG 3 Calif von der Jahnhöhe 2255078, 17.06.10,  (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Vanny Haus Zieglmayer) Seidler Dieter,94365 Parkstetten

SG 4 Til  Vlady-Sal SKJ 62109/10, 10.08.10, (IPO1) (Vegas Haut Mansard - Vina Vlady-Sal) Salai Vladimir,SK-906 38 Rohoznik

SG 5 Santo  Vlady-Sal SKJ 62103/10, 29.07.10, (IPO1) (Yro Vlady-Sal - Fendy Vlady-Sal) Adamcik Stefan,SK-905 01 Senica

SEGUNDA HEMBRAS  Junghundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Arth Peter

SG 1 Bella Mia  Imatorino CMKU/DS 80263/10, 27.11.10,  (Sony Lintichu - Ulkana Irluka) Miketa Ales

SG 2 Juicy vom Kapellenberg 2255514, 20.06.10,  (Wegas Fichtenschlag - Zahira Kapellenberg) Koller Johann,A-9241 Wernberg

TERCERA MCHOS Jugendklasse Rüden, Richter: Arth Peter

SG 1 Timoty di Turboland LOI 11/46638, 17.01.11,  (Twin Frutteto - Lexina Fossombrone) Citterio Mario Roberto,I-24050 Bottamuco

SG 2 Calippo Ober DKK 07706/2011, 08.04.11,  (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Quera Fichtenschlag) Jensen Sören & Jensen Susanne,DK-4640 Faxe

SG 3 Calippo Odin DKK 07707/2011, 08.04.11,  (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Quera Fichtenschlag) Jensen Sören & Jensen Susanne,DK-4640 Faxe

SG 4 Bredly  Fabare Bohemia CMKU/DS, 31.12.10,  (Eros Haus Portofino - Vendetta Fabare Bohemia) Skrbek Pavel,CZ-153 00 Praha 5

SG 5 Phoenix z Gilanu CMKU/DS 80311/10, 09.12.10,  (Ebafarmens Izaro - Demon Spawn Gilanu) Pupalova Alena,CZ-25301 Hostivice

SG 6 Ares vom Schmeien Hof 2262532, 24.12.10,  (Ober Bad-Boll - Unda Gletschertopf) Tomaselli Alfio & Marchese Salvatore

SG 7 Kenzo del Catone ROI 11/101299, 22.05.11,  (Condor Catone - Winni Croce Santo Spirito) Citterio Mario Roberto,I-24050 Bottamuco

TERCERA HEMBRAS Jugendklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Arth Peter

SG 1 Rustol's Xhena Xellent NKK 30347/12, 03.06.11,  (Remo Fichtenschlag - Rustol's Tina) Stolen Tom,N-5305 FlorvagPlatz Name des Hundes SZ-Nr., Wurftag, Abkz Eltern Eigentümer

SG 2 Ursina vom Bad Wäldle 2264666, 03.04.11,  (Sammo Casa Beggiato - Lissa Bad-Boll) Rieker Renate,73101 Aichelberg

SG 3 Letizia von Arminius 2267820, 09.12.10,  (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Dolce Arminius 2000) Czech Sandra & Martin Tina,68309 Mannheim

SG 4 Lola vom Hanneß 2261897, 24.12.10,  (Nino Tronje - Vienchen Hanneß) Limmer Hans,93358 St. Johann

SG 5 Yoko-Ono zum Kolbenguß 2263005, 21.01.11,  (Remo Fichtenschlag - Pumpkin Kolbenguß) Lang Christian & Euler Albert,68789 St. Leon-Rot

SG 6 Aria vom Schmeien Hof 2262533, 24.12.10,  (Ober Bad-Boll - Unda Gletschertopf) Tomaselli Alfio,72510 Frohnstetten

SG 7 Tanija vom Kapellenberg 2270124, 21.05.11,  (Wallaby Kapellenberg - Taffi Kapellenberg) Koller Johann,A-9241 Wernberg

SG 8 Proxyma z Gilanu CMKU/DS 80314/10, 09.12.10,  (Ebafarmens Izaro - Demon Spawn Gilanu) Neubauerova Ludmila,CZ-253 01 Hostivice

SG 9 Isis vom Dioptas 2266580, 28.03.11,  (Jupp Haus Malle (A) - Ciwi Dioptas) Frömmig Günter,A-1220 Wien

PRIMERA MACHOS Gebrauchshundklasse Rüden, Richter: Scharschmidt Norbert

V 1 *Pacco vom Langenbungert 2252482, 25.05.10, SchH1 IPO2 (Remo Fichtenschlag - Ankaa Nadelhaus) Weber Bernd,23611 Bad Schwartau

V 2 *Opus v. Radhaus 2269745, 27.08.09, SchH2(3) (Remo Fichtenschlag - Oprah Aurelius) Grünewald Ottmar,63263 Neu-Isenburg

V 3 *Addy vom Finkenschlag 2216385, 31.03.08, SchH3 FH1 (Zito Steckenpferd - Conbhairean Linzi) Dick Franz Josef,41372 Niederkrüchten

V 4 *Jessi v. Yarek 2269216, 03.01.10, SchH3 (Yerom Haus Salihin - Ghalia Glockenhaus) Salihin Budiman,58300 Wetter

V 5 Conbhairean Bazi 2274391, 23.05.10, SchH1 IPO3 (Sultan Jahnhöhe - Conbhairean Leska) Hun SuWen,TW-Taipei

V 6 *Hoogan vom Vorderhain 2157540, 21.01.05, SchH3 IPO3 (Basko Haus Nixdorf - Evita Vorderhain) Pott Viktoria,44581 Castrop-Rauxel

V 7 *Yedi von der Schiffslache 2227798, 16.09.08, SchH3 IPO3 (Arafat Schiffslache - Hannah Schiffslache) Langer Claudia,48249 Dülmen

V 8 *Merlin von den Vennteichen 2212416, 03.09.07, SchH3 IPO3 (Ole Fichtenschlag - Vina Haus Tepferd) Demand Esther,44269 Dortmund

SG 1 *Duke von der Schiffslache 2238092, 22.04.09, SchH1 IPO2 (Eyko Mörfelder Land - Nena Schiffslache) Heupt Gabriele,64569 Nauheim

PRIMERA HEMBRAS Gebrauchshundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Setzer Henning

V 1 *Jaci vom Eichenplatz 2203727, 09.03.07, SchH3 (Yukon Bastillie - Alisha Eichenplatz) Patten Willi,41466 Neuss

V 2 *Lara von Regina Pacis 2236503, 14.02.09, SchH2 (Tyson Köttersbusch - Coco Regina Pacis) Sprenger Uwe & Tai Sherman,57250 Netphen

V 3 *Lee vom Frankengold 2249372, 18.01.10, SchH3 (Ingodds Agassi - Daggi Frankengold) Hasebe Yukio,JP-150-0002 Shibuya-ku

V 4 Daisy von Melanchthon 2252245, 08.02.10, SchH1 IPO2 (Remo Fichtenschlag - Zad Feetback) Hohmann Harald,75438 Knittlingen

V 5 *Coco vom Polarstern 2243599, 23.10.09, SchH1 (Tyson Köttersbusch - Xini Tollensestrand) Geisen Helen & Hönig Carsten,56218 Mülheim

V 6 *Arriba von Veterinaria 2206111, 30.08.07, SchH3 FH2 (Balko Gleisenauer Schloß - Holly Bellissimo) Krafzel Margret,97204 Höchberg

V 7 *Boogie vom Holtkämper See 2243339, 09.09.09, SchH2 (Peik Holtkämper Hof - Zima Holtkämper See) Scholten Benno,NL-7902 GC Hoogeveen

V 8 *Xiba de El Nuberu LOE 1675790, 05.01.07, Ceppa1 (Kovak Malaki - Andrea El Nuberu) Baragano Alba Marco Antonio,E-33934 Lada

V 9 *Wieke vom Heralmaborg 2237944, 02.05.09, SchH1 (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Rumba Jabora) Veenstra Albert H.,26899 Rhede

V 10 *Casa Latino's Barcelona 2261969, 19.07.08, SchH1 (Cash Team Radsieksbeeke - Quana Efeu-Eiche) Plöger Maik,32657 Lemgo

V 11 *Team Bulle Hof Glafira RKF 2605915, 07.11.09, IPO1 (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Team Bulle Hof Alegra) Bliznetsova Elena,RU- Moskau

V 12 *Ilmi vom Hühnegrab 2242016, 17.09.09, SchH1 (Dux Intercanina - Ornella Hühnegrab) Scheerer Heinz,56357 Geisig

V 13 *Graciana vom Team Zellwaldrand 2246659, 02.01.10, SchH1 (Joker Eichenplatz - Quenda Team Zellwaldrand) Herms Nancy,04720 Döbeln

V 14 Jill von der Berghofer-Heide 2250975, 11.02.10, IPO1 (Gigolo Bärenschlucht - Goldi Mönchberg) Bürhaus Petra,44805 Bochum

V 15 *Yuma vom St.-Michaels-Berg 2248779, 15.01.10, IPO1 (Yello St.-Michaels-Berg - Hirka St.-Michaels-Berg) Zwiertz Werner & Bettmann Andra-Patrizia

V 16 *Nele vom Uhlensiek 2225645, 28.09.08, SchH1 IPO2(3) (Clinten Holtkämper See - Xally Fiemereck) Düning Friedbert & Helmer Thorsten,32130 Enger

V 17 Pem vom Trollbachtal 2239849, 20.06.09, SchH1 (Godalis Tino - Liz Pallas Athene) Pastori Diego,I-20020 Magnago (MI)

V 18 *Doreen vom Holtkämper See 2244714, 16.10.09, SchH2 (Peik Holtkämper Hof - Ranja Holtkämper See) Niedergassel Hermann & Böckenhüser Hanna

V 19 *Lucy  Schloß Löwenherz 2252447, 29.05.10, IPO1 (Renzo Holtkämper See - Fina Schloß Löwenherz) Wöhle-Wißmann Diana,33803 Steinhagen

V 20 *Rosienna vom Christinen Brunnen 2246496, 07.11.09, SchH3 (Yerom Haus Salihin - Charlize Christinen Brunnen) Schomann Timo & Salihin Budiman,33649 Bielefeld

V 21 *Sunny vom Gut Lethe 2229788, 21.11.08, SchH2 (Kwantum Klostermoor - Pia Gut Lethe) Stark Oliver,55246 Mainz-Kostheim

V 22 *Ulana vom Grimberger Schloß 2224756, 24.05.08, SchH1 IPO2 (Yerom Haus Salihin - Melina Stauderplatz) Birke Detlef,

V 23 Ansa von Gerlett 2229140, 27.10.08, SchH1 RH1 (Ritmo Arlett - Gerlie Kirschental) Flügge Fritz,26842 Ostrhauderfehn

SEGUNDA MACHOS Junghundklasse Rüden, Richter: Stiegler Joachim

SG 1 Ne-Yo zur Worringer Rheinaue 2259320, 06.09.10, IPO1 (Paer Hasenborn - Shakira Farbenspiel) Itter Bruno & Lipp Robert,50769 Köln

SG 2 Silas vom Riemsloher Land 2262978, 16.10.10,  (Yumo Finkenschlag - Odine Benz) Nebel Olaf,49328 Melle

SG 3 Balu vom Abtei-Eck 2257758, 01.10.10, IPO1 (Hatto Hühnegrab - Anka Abtei-Eck) Willand Gerhard & Sigmund Konrad,64839 Münster

SG 4 *Niklas vom Zellwaldrand 2261518, 07.09.10, IPO1 (Remo Fichtenschlag - Hanna Zellwaldrand) Wiesner Ralf,09661 Striegistal

SG 5 Lennor vom Holtkämper See 2259353, 01.10.10,  (Renzo Holtkämper See - Ginger Haus Arranka) Goltermann Jürgen & Niedergassel Jörg

SG 6 Portos vom Haus Salihin 2259422, 22.09.10, (IPO1,2) (Dux Intercanina - Vivi Dongmiran) Menze Annegret,59379 Selm

SG 7 Sergio von Tronje 2266035, 13.10.10,  (Dux Intercanina - Anuschka Jovipe) Meßler Nikolaus & Schneider Yvonne,50933 Köln

SEGUNDA HEMBRAS Junghundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Setzer Henning

SG 1 Sydney vom Pendler 2260093, 25.08.10, IPO1 (Remo Fichtenschlag - Corsika Pendler) Kötters Werner,67700 Niederkirchen

SG 2 Milla vom Kuckucksland 2254450, 01.07.10, IPO1 (Franco Kuckucksland - Bella Kuckucksland) Grünewald Ottmar,63263 Neu-IsenburgPlatz Name des Hundes SZ-Nr., Wurftag, Abkz Eltern

SG 3 Nutella dei Precision CKC XL375095, 19.06.10, IPO1(2) (Pardo Baruther Land - Prima Precision) Martin Tina,68519 Viernheim

SG 4 Emilia von Melanchthon 2255414, 15.07.10, IPO1 (Bill Fürstenau - Dunja Feetback) Hohmann Harald,75438 Knittlingen

SG 5 Princess von der Wiehenallee 2256530, 15.06.10, (IPO1) (Geck Casa Nobili - Faith Wiehenallee) Rose Ruth,33775 Versmold

SG 6 *Jessy vom Winnloh 2255487, 31.07.10, IPO1 (Nino Tronje - Steffi Winnloh) Tepling Anton,45663 Recklinghausen

SG 7 Tami von Oasis 2268431, 23.10.10,  (Fanto Bromberg - Pervin Sadaghiani) Schröder Werner,58239 Schwerte

SG 8 Gipsy vom Dorneburger Bach 2258114, 03.08.10,  (Bomber Wolfsheim - Easy Hundshardt) Schmitz Anja,44651 Herne

TERCERA MACHOS Jugendklasse Rüden, Richter: Stiegler Joachim

SG 1 Yakari vom Holtkämper Hof 2262356, 23.01.11,  (Conbhairean Uno - Rieke Holtkämper Hof) Niedergassel J. & Schmidt-Kähler S.,33649 Bielefeld

SG 2 Team Bulle Hof Kortes RKF 3012229, 18.03.11,  (Chacco Freiheit Westerholt - Team Bulle Hof Alegra) Bliznetsova Elena,RU-117296 Moskau

SG 3 Simon No Bartas Krasta LV-VA 25539/11, 11.12.10,  (Quenn Löher Weg - Hardena Bartas Krasta) Goricka Sanita,LV-3411 Liepaja

SG 4 Figo di Casa Pastori ROI 11/17247, 10.12.10,  (Zeno Murnighello - China Casa Pastori) Pastori Diego,I-20020 Magnago (MI)

G 1 Greg vom Rumbachtal 2267789, 21.04.11,  (Nino Tronje - Zaira Rumbachtal) Schwarz Marina,44801 Bochum

TERCERA HEMBRAS Jugendklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Stiegler Joachim

SG 1 Yackie vom Holtkämper Hof 2262358, 23.01.11,  (Conbhairean Uno - Rieke Holtkämper Hof) Niedergassel J. & Schmidt-Kähler S.,33649 Bielefeld

SG 2 Marla von der Zenteiche 2264266, 21.01.11,  (Tyson Köttersbusch - Zara Zenteiche) Frey Silke,56357 Gemmerich

SG 3 Mepsi vom Stieglerhof 2264275, 17.02.11,  (Zasko Haus Burow - Vini Stieglerhof) Krolzik Kristin,09306 Rochlitz

SG 4 Recki von der Kahler Heide 2263541, 08.01.11,  (Wegas Fichtenschlag - Gala Kahler Heide) Reims Gerd & Dressler Benita,Langenselbold

SG 5 Garodkin Jenny DKK 04832/2011, 16.01.11,  (Peik Holtkämper Hof - Garodkin Flaming Star) Garodkin Asa und John,DK-4720 Praestö

SG 6 Hella delle Tamerici Salmastre ROI 11/73323, 13.03.11,  (Remo Fichtenschlag - Dina Tamerici Salmastre) Marinelli Luigi,I-65129 Pescara

SG 7 Olly von der Reck-Kamensche Heide 2268555, 26.04.11,  (Ypsilon Lärchenhain - Gabsy Reck-Kamensche Heide) Kross Manfred,59077 Hamm

SG 8 Quenna vom Uhlensiek 2262076, 24.12.10,  (Conbhairean Uno - Xally Fiemereck) Düning Friedbert,32130 Enger

PRIMERA MACHOS Gebrauchshundklasse Rüden, Richter: Knaul Franz-Peter

V 1 *Agassy von der Piste Trophe 2239839, 15.06.09, SchH2 (Panjo Kirschental - Godalis Hera) Bösl Erich,92421 Schwandorf

V 2 *Pacco vom Stahlshüttenhof 2235933, 15.03.09, SchH2 (Bojan Pendler - Melli Batu) Thee Ning Khong,ID-12930 Karet Semanggi

V 3 Arex von der Jahnhöhe 2248354, 19.01.10, IPO1 (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Irmi Jahnhöhe) Kriebitzsch Nina,04600 Altenburg

V 4 *Tarzan vom Steierwald 2221984, 19.05.08, SchH2 (Jerry-Lee Steierwald - Pauline Externstein) Winkler Norbert,

PRIMERA HEMBRAS Gebrauchshundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Knaul Franz-Peter

V 1 *Yada vom Osterberger-Land 2240756, 09.06.09, SchH1 (Zerxis Osterberger-Land - Dani Dänischen Hof) Wortmann Dirk & Hoffmann Jürgen,49504 Lotte

V 2 Antje vom Hülsbach 2237246, 15.05.09, (IPO1) (Banderas Domaine du Parc - Odessa Magistrale) Arnolds Michael,42899 Remscheid

V 3 Quinka de Villacristi LOE 1959606, , (IPO1) (Karat's Fedor - Rachel Villacristi) Martinez Casado & Soto Gonzales

V 4 *Melly vom Steffen Haus 2247725, 22.11.09, SchH1 (Watz Neudenauer Holzsteige - Nelly Premutia) Beck Peter,06648 Eckartsberga

V 5 *Kim von der Rodbaude 2246135, 22.09.09, SchH1 (Bacchus Merlin - Endrefalva Omega) Wille Ralf,99518 Auerstedt

V 6 *Team Bulle Hof Glafira RKF 2605915, 07.11.09, IPO1 (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Team Bulle Hof Alegra) Bliznetsova Elena,RU- Moskau

V 7 Zenta von der Felsenschlucht 2246950, 13.12.09, (IPO1) (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Urmel Felsenschlucht) Vogel Manuela,06279 Schraplau

V 8 Kim v. Haus Froehli BSV 06191, 24.04.10, IPO1 (Maestro Schneider - Forza Haus Froehli) Franke Roland,39221 Welsleben

V 9 Onny vom Haus Salihin 2249289, 27.02.10, IPO1 (Yerom Haus Salihin - Kimba Achimer Vahr) Ziegenhorn Hubert,06258 Schkopau OT Knapendorf

V 10 Finess vom Finnewald 2257141, 30.05.10,  (Ulk Faustbrunnen - Elysa Finnewald) Herrmann Rene,99636 Bachra

V 11 (*)Odina vom Gussower Fließ 2229886, 30.11.08, IPO3 (Eldorado Gräfental - Haita Miersdorfer See) Adamitz Willi,06347 Gerbstedt OT Hübitz

SG 1 Ula von der Emsaue 2225455, 10.06.08, SchH1 (Vulkan Stadtfeld - Hadja Emsaue) Darming Herbert,33397 Rietberg

SG 2 Dina vom Galgental 2239228, 06.08.09, IPO1 (Javir Talka Marda - Conny Eselstieg) Schönwiese Bernd,

SEGUNDA HEMBRAS Junghundklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Knaul Franz-Peter

SG 1 Endrefalva Adelaida 2259410, 06.10.10,  (Furbo Achei - Endrefalva Omega) Ljutow Ekaterina,99510 Wormstedt

SG 2 Yolly vom Steinway-Park 2257968, 14.08.10,  (Joker Eichenplatz - Melli Batu) Bellgarth Walter & Meißner Dietmar,Seesen

SG 3 Utopia vom Christinen Brunnen 2260228, 02.09.10,  (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Charlize Christinen Brunnen)Schomann Günter,33649 Bielefeld

SG 4 Conbhairean Chica EKC AM 0002390, 22.10.10,  (Gigolo Bärenschlucht - Conbhairean Quella) MacDonald Heather & Hönig Carsten

SG 5 Haley von Haus Pfalzerheide 2258148, 25.08.10, (IPO1) (Twin Aurum Zwinger - Cayenne Haus Pfalzerheide) van de Kruisweg Francisca,47574 Goch

SG 6 Cessy vom Hülsbach 2261835, 01.12.10,  (Shicco Freiheit Westerholt - Fellice Farbenspiel) Kulke Oliver,42897 Remscheid

SG 7 Aline v. Schweizersbild SHSB 697012, 01.11.10,  (Tyson Köttersbusch - Wolf's Kelly) Salzmann Gunter,06279 Schraplau

SG 8 Xara vom Steierwald 2256630, 29.07.10,  (Tarzan Steierwald - Ronja Steierwald) Winter Christiane,06526 Sangerhausen

SG 9 Cora von der Saaleplatte 2254366, 05.06.10, IPO1 (Diego Haus Pfalzerheide - Kijara Bramberg) Kaczmarek Uwe,99510 Eckolstädt

TERCERA MACHOS Jugendklasse Rüden, Richter: Knaul Franz-Peter

SG 1 Tai vom Frankengold 2263329, 03.02.11,  (Nelson Frankengold - Darling Frankengold) Goldlust Frank,12623 Berlin

SG 2 Timoty di Turboland LOI 11/46638, 17.01.11,  (Twin Frutteto - Lexina Fossombrone) Citteri Mario Proprietario

SG 3 Bodo vom Bärenstein 2267373, 05.12.10,  (Wegas Fichtenschlag - Honda Batu) Menge Dana,99091 Erfurt

SG 4 Kenzo del Catone ROI 11/101299, 22.05.2011 (Condor Catone - Winni Croce Santo Spirito) Capetti Salvatore,I-29010 Castelvetro Piacentino

SG 5 Wotan von der Tanzdiele 2266955, 06.05.11,  (Sirio Rauhtal - Quanda Tanzdiele) Rudek Holger,06618 Naumburg

TERCERA HEMBRAS Jugendklasse Hündinnen, Richter: Knaul Franz-Peter

SG 1 Stella vom Frankengold 2263342, 16.01.11,  (Vegas Haut Mansard - Pippi Frankengold) Goldlust Frank,12623 Berlin

SG 2 Bali vom Bärenstein 2267375, 05.12.10,  (Wegas Fichtenschlag - Honda Batu) Menge Dana,99091 Erfurt

SG 3 Demi vom Elbe-Saale-Winkel 2270823, 03.04.11,  (Geck Casa Nobili - Wendy Elbe-Saale-Winkel) Döring Rita,38820 Halberstadt

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Orange Delights

intoxicating French Manhattan - cheers!

If you think of France, what comes to mind? Wine? Cuisine? Perfume? La Marseillaise? L'amour, toujours l'amour? French fries? (They're not really from France you know.) Edith Piaf? The Eiffel Tower? The Louvre? The land of my ancestors? Yes, all of those and much more. But what about oranges?

There is the city of Orange with its old Roman theater where they produce outdoor operas in summer. There are orange liqueurs like Cointreau and Grand Marnier.  I'll bet you never heard of Orange and Black Olive Salad, but you may know about French Manhattans. The main difference between an ordinary Manhattan and a French one (I don't know if they're really from France either) is that it uses Dubonnet instead of sweet vermouth (I use Noilly Prat, the patron saint of my blog) and a strip of orange peel (you can eat it) instead of Maraschino cherries. You can readily buy Maraschino cherries at any market, but you have to make the orange peels yourself—and that is a bit of a culinary art.

cut into strips

peel off the strips

A good time to prepare the orange peels is when you make an Orange and Black Olive Salad, a taste bud explosion invented by a chef in a small restaurant (don't remember either his name or the restaurant's) in Nice down on the French Riviera. Without further ado I'll explain how to make both.

place in a jar

First, cut the orange peel in strips from navel to stem and peel them off leaving the fruit for the salad. Scrape off the pulp with a potato peeler leaving only the orange skin (a little pulp is OK). Place all the peels in a jar and cover them with Cointreau or a combination of Cointreau and Grand Marnier liqueurs, cover and marinate in the refrigerator until ready for use—the longer the better.

fill and cover with Cointreau

French Manhattan

You use them in a French Manhattan. For that mix Dubonnet and a good bourbon (I use Four Roses): 1 part Dubonnet to 3 parts bourbon (1 to 4 is OK, too). Stir with four or six ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. In a cocktail glass put one orange peel strip and ~¼ tsp. of the Cointreau marinade (optional) and add the bourbon and Dubonnet. Magnifique!

Orange and Black Olive Salad

Now, what to do with all those oranges? Make an Orange and Black Olive Salad, of course. First, put about ½ cup of pitted black olives in a small food processor with a bit of powdered thyme or dried thyme flakes and some olive oil and chop them up so that they are a little coarse (you don't want to pulverize them to mush). Set aside. Slice a couple of oranges (or three if they're small) into ¼” halved slices and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle them with olive oil and spoon the olive mixture over them. Sprinkle some fennel seeds over that and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish and voila. 

Bon appétit!