Bulletin 2025 / KW05 (27. Jan. bis 2. Feb.) …….. La Tempête Aux Les Sables d’Olonne

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Liebe Leserschaft,

Montag, 27. Januar:

11 Uhr (Tag 77 der Vendée Globe Regatta)

Jetzt ist Boris der Frontmann der nächsten Gruppe, die sich dem Ziel nähert.
Vielleicht schaft er es ja noch in 80 Tagen um die Welt, obwohl er 75 angepeilt hatte.

Samantha Davies hat sich wohl doch noch umbesonnen und hängt sich jetzt an Boris ran, zumal der etwas vorsichtiger mit seinem defekten Bb-Foil durch das massive Tiefdruckgebiet ins Ziel kommen möchte.

Aiming For The Weather Window – Day 77 – Vendée Globe

While Benjamin Dutreux crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 today, with Clarisse Crémer soon to follow, both skippers will head to La Rochelle for shelter, as a violent storm sweeping through Les Sables d’Olonne prevents them from entering the channel. Meanwhile, Boris Herrmann is pushing to complete the race as quickly as possible, but the Bay of Biscay’s treacherous storms, 8-metre waves, and unpredictable weather make this final stretch exceptionally challenging and uncertain. (by Marie Lefloch)

In a voice note sent yesterday evening from onboard Boris said: “I’m getting enough rest, and I’ve got everything I need to tackle the final stretch, to take on the last challenge. I am in a centre or close to a centre of a high pressure system with light conditions and a nice scenery. A kind of mercury Ocean with long swell and little dark patches of small wind patches, and a bit of drizzle. Then it clears up a bit and there’s a bit of light coming. So it’s pretty romantic. There’s just a bit of sunset between the grey and the horizon, a little bit of purple.

I’m about to gybe and set my course north straight away. I’m not in a hurry. With the big low, I’m trying to position myself just behind the worst of it. I’m not entirely sure how things will evolve in detail on the 28th-29th of January, but there’s perhaps a chance to cross the finish line on the evening of the 28th…

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

So, I’ll continue on my way, maintaining a relaxed pace with the J2 sail. I’m not in full waiting mode but am going just slightly slower. Most importantly, I’ve prepared the boat for the storm: I’ve moved all the sails to the back, prepped and checked the storm jib, and taken care of a few small tasks like that. Tomorrow, the wind will gradually strengthen from the southwest, and we’ll progress northward. I think I’ll be able to adjust my speed according to the weather files and decide whether to go a bit faster to potentially cross the line on the 28th or to slow down and arrive on the 29th. That’s the general idea.

It is of course not a very inviting forecast there, but it should be OK to get through. I have like just around 40 knots, 45 maybe in the model and eight metres of swell, 8.5 easing off coming into the land a bit. And yeah, just trying to get there, really. Looking forward to it. Of course, with the sea state and strong winds, one might wonder why push through why not wait another 36 hours? But then, I’m a bit wary of being on the windward side if I wait too long. There’s still a long way to go, more than 1,000 miles, and the weather files can change, there’s a risk that if I wait I could end up with even stronger winds. So, I’m not really keen on waiting either.

Generally good mood, little bit in between, mixed feelings also and kind of normal at the end of a race, especially if it’s not under full tension and pressure of the competition. It’s enjoyable in some ways and I’m looking forward to getting there, but I’m also still happy to be out here. I’m enjoying being on the Ocean. I’m still enjoying the race and have no regrets. It’s nice to see the smiles on the faces of the other skippers, the finish, and I will project myself into that situation in a few days.”% buffered (Weather With Will)

Day 77 of the Vendée Globe, and Boris Herrmann is about 1,000 miles from the finish line. The final stretch is proving tough, with intense low-pressure systems making conditions extremely challenging. These systems are being driven by a strong jet stream, which is currently positioned further south than usual, impacting Western Europe directly and generating rough seas in the Bay of Biscay.

Boris is currently near Sam Davies, east of the Azores, and navigating around a powerful low-pressure system west of Ireland. This system is creating massive swells, with waves reaching up to 12 metres. The hope is that Boris can slow down enough to stay behind the worst of the storm as it moves eastward, allowing the conditions to ease slightly by the 28th. 

Another challenge looms with a new low-pressure system heading towards France in the coming days, making predictions difficult. Depending on its trajectory and intensity, Boris may face additional delays or need to consider alternate routes.  

The current plan is to aim for a finish on the 28th or 29th, with a potential window of slightly calmer conditions. However, if the weather worsens, crossing the finish line and entering Les Sables d’Olonne safely could be complicated. The situation remains dynamic, and Boris is closely monitoring the forecasts to adapt as necessary. Fingers crossed for a safe arrival!

Stormy channel in Les Sables d'Olonne
Stormy channel in Les Sables d’Olonne© Vendée Globe

Last message from Boris to his team this afternoon: “Possible eta 29th evening. But not 100% if too much wind and waves I may not get there yet or not be able to enter the Harbour.” This situation is unprecedented, and we will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Fingers crossed…


11:30 Uhr

Steffi stimmt erneut mit mir ab, daß wir unseren Spaziergang auf Mittwoch oder gar Freitag verschieben wollen.


14:45 Uhr

Bernd Kazmarek (ein ehemaliger DDR Künstler, Sänger, Komponist) ist einer meiner ganz wenigen deutschsprachigen Künstler, die sich in mein Herz gesungen haben. Ich habe die CD Regenbögen von ihm aus dem Jahr 1988 (da war er 36) soeben aus meinem CD-Regal genommen und daraus sind die folgenden Titel „Ich will die Eins“ / „Leben wie im Traum“ / „Und wärs mein Leben“(!), die mir immer wieder einmal ins Gedächtnis kommen. Ich finde sie unendlich schön.

Na, da habe ich doch wieder einmal ganz intensiv zugehört.


16:20 Uhr

Samantha folgt jetzt Boris im Abstand von rd. 100 Seemeilen.

Aus der Liason Franco-Anglais wird jetzt eine Rapprochement Anglais-Allemand.

Herrmann Vs Herminia – Day 78 – Vendée Globe

While Storm Herminia batters the French Atlantic coast, the final stretch of the Vendée Globe is proving exceptionally tough for Boris Herrmann. An intense low-pressure system is creating extremely challenging conditions in the Bay of Biscay and around Cape Finisterre. by Marie Lefloch

Boris is currently sailing near Sam Davies, east of the Azores, and navigating around a powerful low-pressure system west of Ireland. This system is creating massive swells, with waves reaching up to 12 metres. The hope is that Boris can slow down enough to stay behind the worst of the storm as it moves eastward, allowing the conditions to ease slightly by the 28th. 

Another challenge looms with a new low-pressure system heading towards France in the coming days, making predictions difficult. Depending on its trajectory and intensity, Boris may face additional delays or need to consider alternate routes.  

Message from Boris to his team yesterday afternoon: 

“Possible eta 29th evening. But not 100% if too much wind and waves I may not get there yet or not be able to enter the Harbour.”

And fresh news from today:

After sending videos showing the sea state he explained “8 metres waves now and big gusts of wind. I just saw 65 knots! All good so far, fingers crossed” 65 knots for non-s sailors is 120 kilometres per hour! % buffered

“Almost there 168 miles to my waypoint near Cape Finisterre. At this speed that’s about 12 hours and from there I should be able to curve around the Cape with a good distance of 50-60 miles to avoid any too bad sea state or catastrophic sea state near the continental shelf. So yeah, we have pretty full conditions, but sunshine as you can see, and we have the smallest possible sail. We have just the main sail with reef three that’s pretty small. And no head sail, I furled them up to go not too fast down the waves. Pretty impressive waves when I look out the window, but sometimes they’ve knocked us down. That means a wave suddenly hits the back and the boat curves into the wind. But so far that has happened 4 times since the storm again and so far it seems manageable. The pilot gets the boat back on track without any particular help from me. I’m happy when this is over. I’m a bit tense. Possible ETA 29th or 30th we will see what conditions we get and the models and on the situation in the Bay of Biscay. But the worst should be really today until tomorrow, let’s say until tomorrow at 11 UTC. So just 20 hours now and then, that should be the last big exam of this Vendée Globe hopefully. If everything holds together like this, then then we should be fine. And yeah, please don’t give us much more wind or waves. A bit more is forecasted to come. But I hope it’s going to stay manageable. We have sometimes had a few big squalls, I had one with 64 knots so then I bear away but for now I can hold my course. Fingers crossed. Wish us luck and talk to her tomorrow.”

What’s the plan now? 

Boris’ current plan is to aim for a finish on 29th, with a potential window of slightly calmer conditions. The situation remains dynamic, and Boris is closely monitoring the forecasts to adapt as necessary. 
However, if the weather deteriorates, safely crossing the finish line and entering Les Sables d’Olonne could become complicated. Like Benjamin Dutreux and Clarisse Crémer, we might need to head to La Rochelle after the finish to take shelter while waiting for a favorable weather window to navigate the Les Sables d’Olonne channel.
This situation is unprecedented, and we will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Fingers crossed for a safe arrival!

And don’t miss the final episode of the Malizia Vendée Show! 

Boris is approaching the finish line after an extraordinary journey onboard Malizia-Seaexplorer, so join Holly, Will, and Cole as they reflect on Boris’s incredible race, and discuss how the weather conditions will affect Boris‘ final approach.

Boris & Samantha werden wohl übermorgen über die Ziellinie segeln


17:30 Uhr

Abendessen: Avocado, Tomaten, Mozzalella, Mozarellasalz Olivenöl, Balsamico, Baguette

Dienstag, 28. Januar:

……. danke Angela, nun kann der Tag beginnen (bitte grüße auch Deinen Manfred)
– Blick von Überlingen in die Schweiz –

17:30 Uhr

Abendessen:

Mit Kräuterfrischkäse gefüllte Hühnerbrust,
Bonduelle Erbsen-Möhren-Gemüse und Jasmin-Reis


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28. Jan.

One Of The Last Days On The Vendée Globe – Day 79 – Vendée Globe

Off the coast of Cape Finisterre, Boris Herrmann and Sam Davies are holding on and persevering despite epic conditions. They are expected to cross the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne tomorrow evening or overnight. The upside? Experiencing the storm just as the residents of western France are this week. As we’re swept by gusts, drenched by relentless rain, standing in puddles, and staring at the angry sky, we get a small taste (just a hint) of what the skippers are enduring offshore. It offers us a (very vague) glimpse into the chaos that Boris and Sam Davies are navigating through. (by Marie Lefloch)

Towards a reactivation of the „storm line“?

Currently off Cape Finisterre, Boris & Sam are battling winds of 40 to 50 knots and seas reaching up to 9 metres. Their experience and composure are being severely tested, but they are holding strong. The proximity to the finish line is likely giving them extra courage as they aim to complete their round-the-world journey tomorrow.

„Depending on how the weather evolves, we’ll see if we need to reactivate the ‘storm line’ (a mandatory course gate that can be converted into a finish line in severe conditions),“ explains Hubert Lemonnier, the race director.

Update from onboard this afternoon : 

“Hi everyone, it’s one of the last days of the Vendée Globe… It’s  lunchtime, a mexican dish today, I never had this one before… from New Zealand. Apparently plant based, looks healthy. Let’s see if it tastes good in a minute.

Just a quick update:

We are around the corner of Spain, around Cape Finisterre mostly. We are now just on the continental shelf to the northwest where it points out a little bit where the water depth is a little bit less. So offshore it’s 4000 or 5000 metres and then here this little shelf sticks out where it’s about 400 metres. So I was wondering if it affects the sea state but I can’t really tell. The sea state is a bit more chaotic now, but that might also be because of the shifting winds or something. 

In any case, the wind has dropped to below 40, so it’s averaging 35 right now of 37. But then when rain squalls come through, I just had one half an hour ago, then the wind was back up to 46. So it is not easy to put really big sails, especially because I want to keep the boat speed not much higher than 20 knots in the surfs and the waves because of the broken foil to not take risk to get that loosened or breaking more or something or break the ropes that hold it. That would be pretty dangerous so I had some surfs at above 30 knots last night with pretty crazy conditions. Some waves would hit the boat hard and tip the boat a bit out. Of course the rudder’s strolling, but the pilot managed everything by itself and I didn’t really have to do much to be honest.”

“I was just holding on a bit tight each time and for the whole night there was no sleep. But the boat does great. It’s like swimming like a cork on top of all these swirly waves. And that’s probably easier than with a massive cargo vessel in this sea state. So it does really well.  It’s a really sea worthy boat. It’s great to see that and to have experienced that. 

That did all the night until just a few hours ago, just with the third reef main. Then I unfurled the storm jib for an hour and now I’m with the J3. Under normal racing conditions with the boat in one piece, we would probably be on the jib top or small gennaker, maybe 2 reefs and struggle a lot with the waves and be super stressed, so I’m a little bit more eased because of my penalty with the foil I can’t push the boat so it’s rather relaxing. Although I’m in the middle of this strong weather. Traffic is not so easy to monitor with my broken electronics. No radar, AIS is limited range with an antenna in the back. So that’s the big worry, of course. But luckily, in the strong conditions, there’s not so much traffic. At least not so many fishing boats maybe. 

Yeah. What else? In a couple of hours until the end of daylight. And I will jib and that will be a bit tricky as most of the rest of the trip will be on starboard tack with the broken foil and more in the water on port. I hope that’s going to work out fine. We will see. I don’t know actually… And that delays our arrival as I cannot sail at normal speed. So we are not so sure if it’s tomorrow evening or Wednesday morning. OK, good night.”

Back to the winter mood:

Boris got surprised by the weather: “Got only cold now. Until now was quite mild 

Last night, first time with the sleeping bag and jacket came out. It’s surprising how long the warm lasts on the way north back into the winter.”

What’s the plan?

Boris’ current plan is to aim for a finish tomorrow, on the 29th end of the day / night, with a potential window of slightly calmer conditions. The situation remains dynamic, and Boris is closely monitoring the forecasts to adapt as necessary. 

However, if the weather deteriorates, safely crossing the finish line and entering Les Sables d’Olonne could become complicated. Like Benjamin Dutreux and Clarisse Crémer, we might need to head to La Rochelle after the finish to take shelter while waiting for a favorable weather window to navigate the Les Sables d’Olonne channel.

This situation is unprecedented, and we will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Fingers crossed for a safe arrival!

The long and winding road to Les Sables d’Olonne

Passing Cape Finisterre off the NW corner of Spain this afternoon Germany’s Boris Herrmann (Malizia Seaexplorer) remains in prudent, safe mode as he closes the finish line of the Vendée Globe which he should cross tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon to take 12th place. Briton Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur) is about 78 miles behind and, like Herrmann, is moderating her pace in the face of strong winds and big waves, seeking to avoid the worst of a big Biscay storm whilst timing her final run into the finish line off Les Sables d’Olonne.

À bord de Monnoyeur Duo for a Job
© Benjamin Ferré
……. und der Rest der Flotte folgt auf Rang 14 bis 34

Mittwoch, 29. Januar:

Lieber Stefan, so schnell vergehen 30 Jahre – da werden wieder schöne Erinnerungen in Dir wach.

Mir ergeht es ebenso, wenn ich an meine fünf Segeljahrzehnte denke.


11 Uhr

Ein Zuschauer: Mich wundert, dass Samantha Davies mit Ostkurs nicht den gleichen Kurs einschlägt?
Kann Tim mal versuchen, die Motivation dahinter zu erklären?
Samantha sucht den etwas ‚ruhigeren‘ Kurs

Samantha will wohl vor dem Wind zum Ziel, deswegen z.Z. der Ostkurs, während Boris mehr auf Stb-Bug das Ziel erreichen möchte, um seinen defekten Bb-Foil zu schonen. Die nächste Konkurrenz folgt erst 1.181 Seemeilen achteraus.

Boris will wohl noch im letzten Tageslicht einlaufen, um, in Anlehnung an Jules Verne, noch

……. gesegelt zu sein.


Spaziergang? Ja, Steffi holt mich um 14:20 Uhr ab und um 16:20 Uhr wieder zurück. Wir haben bei schönem Wetter unsere Standardrunde um den Sommerhofen-Park gedreht.


17:15 Uhr


19:15 Uhr – Winterkonferenz einschalten.


20:08 Uhr

Auf Team Malizia ist man jetzt Realtime dabei,
also werde ich mich noch weiter direkt einblenden.

……. Samantha versucht das Tiefdruckgebiet zu umsegeln, um sicher in den Zielhafen zu gelangen.

29. Jan

How To Follow The Arrival – Day 80 – Vendée Globe

Now sailing in very rough weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay, Boris Herrmann is expected to cross the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne this evening or during the night. Due to the weather, he will cross the virtual ‘storm line’ and we don’t know yet when Boris will be able to enter the channel. Get ready to follow the arrival. (by Marie Lefloch)

Final weekly recap! 

It’s week 12 of the Vendée Globe, and Boris is closing in on the finish line in Les Sables-d’Olonne! After enduring weeks of punishing upwind sailing, he finally has the wind at his back – but the challenges aren’t over yet, with strong winds and heavy seas still ahead.

Despite a broken port foil limiting his speed and damaged electronics adding to the difficulties, Boris is navigating Malizia-Seaexplorer with skill and determination. Now, he braces for what he hopes will be „the last big exam of this Vendée Globe.

Towards a reactivation of the „storm line“?

Boris & Sam’s experience and composure are being severely tested, but they are holding strong. The proximity to the finish line is likely giving them extra courage as they aim to complete their round-the-world journey tonight.

„Depending on how the weather evolves, we’ll see if we need to reactivate the ‘storm line’ (a mandatory course gate that can be converted into a finish line in severe conditions),“ explains Hubert Lemonnier, the race director.

How to Follow Boris’ Arrival: 

When will Boris Herrmann arrive?

Good question! Since sailing depends on the wind and with Boris racing with a broken foil, predicting the exact moment he will cross the finish line is even trickier.

This morning, Boris told his team that he is aiming to reach the finish line by the end of the day or early in the night.

ETA across the finish line: likely Wednesday 29th late afternoon / night

But due to the weather conditions (wind, sea state and tides) we don’t know yet when Boris will be able to enter the channel. 

ETA channel entry & dock-in: 

A – early morning on Thursday, 5am.

B – Afternoon on Thursday, 14:15pm.

We will know more about it during the day / night. Stay tuned.

How to watch?

Crossing of finish line: 

Due to the extreme weather conditions, it is highly unlikely that any media & camera boat can follow Boris as he crosses the finish line, even more if the arrival is by night. But you know Boris is a very talented media man and we already know he will share his emotions with us in one of these mythical video updates from onboard. 

Channel entry & dock-in:

Official live in English on the Vendée Globe YouTube channel

Official live in French on Vendée Globe YouTube channel

NDR live in German on the Sportschau (TBC) YouTube channel and here (access from Germany only)

Spontaneous lives on the Boris Herrmann Racing Instagram account (tbc)

Stories and coverage throughout the day on all our social media channels

This situation is unprecedented, and we will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Fingers crossed for a safe arrival!

Fresh News from Boris – (maybe) 10 hours before the finish line! 

„It’s the last day of the Vendée Globe, and I’m about 100 miles from the finish. Four years ago, I arrived on the 28th of January. It would have been funny to land on the same date, but not this time.

Right now, I’m approaching the continental shelf, where the ocean depth suddenly drops from 4,000 metres to just 100. That usually makes the sea state rougher, so we’ll see how it goes. My ETA is around 22:00 UTC, but with the foil damage, I’m slower than I’d like to be. Without it, I’d be there in four or five hours instead of twelve.

A massive low-pressure system is coming in, and we might even end up in the eye of the storm tonight while waiting to enter the channel tomorrow. Wind speeds are fluctuating between 40 and 75 knots, and I just got hit by a 57-knot squall. Pretty intense, but the boat is handling it well.

I’ve got my autopilot running and three ways to keep watch. Through the windows, from the top of the rig, and via satellite, where I can see the weather systems and nearby vessels. My main antenna was taken out by lightning, so I’m relying on a backup.

Sam Davies is close, sometimes going faster, sometimes slower. It’s still a race, after all.

The boat is covered in marine growth, the back has a green beard, and with the smaller waves today, it’s almost cosy. Time for a late breakfast before the final stretch.

See you all tomorrow!“

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer getting ready for the arrival.
Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia – Seaexplorer getting ready for the arrival.© Boris Herrmann I Team Malizia

Samantha hat noch 100 Seemeilen

23:18:41 Uhr

Tolle Leistung Boris!

Boris Herrmann Finishes His Second Vendée Globe In 12th Position

The second solo lap is complete: Boris Herrmann has finished the Vendée Globe 2024-2025, his second time racing in the iconic solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world race. He crossed the storm line offshore Les Sables d’Olonne this Wednesday night at 23:18 local time (22:18 UTC) in 12th place after 80 days, 10 hours, 16 minutes and 41 seconds at sea.


Donnerstag, 30.Januar:

Boris spricht auch sehr gut Französisch.
……. warten auf die Einfahrt nach Les Sables d’Olonne
Samantha Davies

11:15:39 Uhr auch Samantha hat es geschafft

………. um 14:45 Uhr soll die mediale Zielankunft in Les Sables d’Olaonne erfolgen.
Auch der von Samantha Davies, die seit gut einer halben Stunde über die Ziellinie gegeangen ist.

14:45 Uhr

—— von ihren Teams angelegt im Hafen von Les Sables d’Olonne
Boris Herrmann & Samantha Davies

When instincts take over

Some skippers are better than others at switching off some of the critical brain functions, trusting the innate instincts and just letting the IMOCA go fast. When everything is telling them to take the foot off the accelerator they are able to just maintain that life on the absolute edge for longer, normalising it. For many this feeling also builds up over time on the Vendée Globe race course, when two months ago 35 knots of wind speed felt like the world was going to explode, now it feels normal.

RACE, JANUARY 30, 2024 : Photo sent from the boat Singchain Team Haikou during the Vendee Globe sailing race on January 30, 2024. (Photo by skipper Jingkun Xu)
COURSE, 30 JANVIER 2024 : Photo envoyée depuis le bateau Singchain Team Haikou lors de la course à la voile du Vendée Globe le 30 janvier 2024. (Photo du skipper Jingkun Xu)

Damit soll für mich die ausführliche Vendée Globe Berichterstattung vorerst beendet sein.
Ich melde mich dann wieder zum Thema,
wenn der letzte Teilnehmer über die Ziellinie gesegelt ist.


17:30 Uhr – Sehr einfaches Abendessen

……. aber uns hat es gesschmeckt

Als Nachtisch gibt es noch ein wenig Bushcraftleben. Diesem YouTuber schaue ich gelegentlich immer wieder einmal zu, besonders hat es mir Roxy angetan: Roxy ißt sehr gerne gekochten Broccoli.

…….. ein Woodpallet Stove brennt die ganze Nacht

Freitag, 31. Januar:

6:47 Uhr

……. den werde ich mir machen!

12:15 Uhr – Wir haben unsere Einkaufsrunde von gestern auf heute verschoben.

14:30 Uhr – Etwas ermattet sind wir wieder Daheim – nun kann das Rentner-Wochenende beginnen. Ich bringe mich mit fiolgendem Titel in Stimmung:

……. Country Music – fast im Cajun-Style
(Cajun ist die Musikrichtung aus dem Mississippi Delta, beeinflußt von den Creolischen, Französischen und Afrikanischen Wurzeln.)
……. da hüpfen sogar alle meine Gesäßmuskel – einfach Gute-laune-Musik

Ich lausche der Debatte zur Migrationspolitik im Deutschen Bundestag. Es geht hoch her und ich frage mich, ob es da um Lösungsansätze geht oder wieder einmal nur um parteipolitisches Gezänk.

Ich würde gerne aus der Bundesrepublik auswandern,
allein ich kenne kein ‚gelobtes Land‘.
Obendrein fühle ich mich bereits zu alt dafür.

Quo Vadis Germania?

Ich befürchte, dass sich heute der erste Tag
des 4. Reichs angebahnt haben könnte.
Leider haben alle Anwesenden im Bundestag
m.E. nichts aus dem Unheil des 3. Reichs gelernt.

Meine gute Laune hat plötzlich
einen mächtigen Dämpfer erfahren.


17 Uhr

………. zum Abendessen gab es Bouletten (Fleischküchle) und grüne Bohnen aus dem Senegal
– auf eine Sättigungsbeilage haben wir bewußt verzichtet –

……. noch nicht Kanzler und schon die erste Schlappe

Herr Merz ist mir zu gierig.


…….. wohlfeile Worte

Herr Habeck befindet sich mit diesen Worten mitten im Wahlkampfmodus.
Sobald er wieder in einer Regierungsverantwortung stehen sollte,
wird er sich daran sicherlich nicht mehr erinnern können.

Am 23. Februar gehen die Bürger – das Volk – zur Wahl!

Was soll ich nur wählen, bin ich doch der Meinung, dass alle Parteien,
die sich zur Wahl stellen, nicht das Wohl des Volkes im Sinn haben,
obwohl ihre Spitzenvertreter bei ihrem Amtsantritt diesen Schwur geleistet haben.
Wo sind ihre Richter?

……. warum hat sich in den letzten 50 Jahren daran nichts geändert?
……. Wahlsatire (danke Peter)

Samstag, 1. Februar:

Heute strahlt die Sonne und versucht meine dunklen Gedanken zu verdrängen. Es will ihr nicht richtig gelingen, dafür aber Glenn Frey und den Eagles:


……. noch Fragen?

Ich habe ihm gebannt zugehört, doch nicht viel verstanden.
Man versteht akustisch jedes Wort, aber nicht deren Zusammenhänge.
Danke Herr Professor Lesch, eine echte Lehrstunde!


17:30 Uhr – Abendessen:

Für 2 Personen:
2 EL Pflanzenöl, 200 g eßfertige Maronen, 1 Stange Lauch, 6 Kirschtomaten,
3 Knoblauchzehen, 100 ml Wasser, Salz, Pfeffer, Chiliflocken, 100 ml Sahne

2 EL Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne erhitzen / Maronen klein hacken, Knoblauch durchdrücken und bedes in die Pfanne geben, 2 Minuten anbraten, ständig umrühren / 6 Kirschtomaten geviertelt, Lauchringe und 1/2 Tasse Wasser dazugeben, würzen und weitere 10 Minuten auf reduzierter Hitze garen, gelegentlich durchheben / die Sahne einrühren und weitere 5 Minuten garen lassen. Inzwischen sind die Spaghetti fertig.

……. wie gut, dass wir dieses Rezept wieder einmal zubereitet haben

Im Rezept stand noch etwas von Ahornsirup und Sojasoße, was wir aber ignoriert haben.
Wir wollten keinen Asiatischen Touch, sondern eher mediterran.

Sonntag, 2. Februar:

Siggi, bald scheint die Sonne auch in Bremen und Umgebung!
……. mein Sonntagskonzert – er ist einer der Besten – ich könnte ihm täglich zuhören

00:18 Black & White to Color 01:38 Saturday Night Shuffle / Nine Pound Hammer 03:58 Story 04:48 I’ve Always Thought Of You 06:17 The Entertainer 08:31 Endless Road 09:59 Guitar Boogie 10:23 The Mystery 12:56 Guitar Percussion Solo / Mombasa 21:02 Guitar Lesson 22:56 Somewhere Over The Rainbow 23:24 Blue Moon (Introducing „The Band“) 27:26 Beatles Medley (Please Please Me, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Day Tripper, Lady Madonna) / Classical Gas 34:50 Amazing Grace

Tommy Emmanuel wird am 31. Mai 70 Jahre alt.


……. und den nachfolgenden Song mit Laura Satterfield and Ephraim Lewis – I Know I Don’t Walk On Water kann ich auf Spotify einfach nicht finden. Ich würde ihn zu gerne in meine Playlist aufnehmen:



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