Well, it's been fun, but I gotta go

[DFW]

I'm in the Atlanta airport waiting for my flight back to Düsseldorf, where I arrive tomorrow morning at 9 local time. I was in the States for 2 weeks, visiting with my brother in northern Virginia and some political types across the river in DC, then Chicago, then Dallas, where I left this morning. I have to be in Germany tomorrow, Spain on Friday, the usual grind begins anew.

Just a reminder for all y'all left Stateside--tip your heads up a bit, if you would. Now look around. See all those throats? They are NOT your targets. Republicans are. (just in case a few seem to have forgotten, or are here because they are paid to make it seem that way).

[Raster]

1. Thank you and safe travels home.

[Ferrets are Cool]

2. Hope you have a safe trip. nt

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. Safe journey, in all ways.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Have a safe trip home, my dear DFW!

Lionel and I should be talking with you soon......

[DFW]

20. Good to hear it! We'll be here

Somewhere anyway. I'm now back home in Düsseldorf. My punishment (professional, not personal) for being away for two weeks, is that I have to run around Europe like a Jason Bourne movie for the next two weeks, starting tomorrow in Spain. Then Belgium, France, Denmark, various parts of Germany, and undoubtedly a few other of the usual suspects (e.g. Holland, Switzerland).

However, with any luck, things will calm down the last part of May, and then we should be around with a little more reliability.

[coeur_de_lion]

5. Well said

safe trip home.

[mopinko]

6. lemme know next time you are in chi.

i will buy you dinner.

[DFW]

21. Probably next April.

If so, remind me to let you know!

[Duppers]

7. Safe trip, dear man.

[DFW]

22. I made it in one piece

Or, so rumor has it, anyway.......

[irisblue]

8. Safe travels thanks for the reminder

[raven mad]

9. Safe trip!

A whole batch of good karma flung your way!✈

[BigmanPigman]

10. Sage words!

Bon Voyage!

[Heartstrings]

11. Thanks and happy trails!

[trof]

12. Fly safe.

[ploppy]

13. Thanks DFW

Have a good trip home.

[NBachers]

14. DFW, I am always grateful for the journeys you share with us. Thank you for connecting.

[DFW]

23. This one wasn't very exotic, I'm afraid

I just flew from Dallas to Atlanta, changed planes, and landed in Düsseldorf this morning ahead of schedule. Delta may not have the newest planes on this route, but they have the only reliably regular nonstops from the South to Düsseldorf, and that flight is ALWAYS full.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

15. Now there you go being the voice of reason again.

[DFW]

24. I'll try to tone it down in the future.

Gotta watch those excesses........

[paleotn]

16. Safe trip!

[gademocrat7]

17. Safe travels, DFW.

[LittleGirl]

18. Safe travels home.

Hubby and I decided to sell the house. I’m going to go shack up with him in Basel again. I’ve never been in that part of Germany. Would love to head that way and shake your hand. Thank you for representing Americans abroad so well. It’s appreciated. Prost.

[DFW]

25. If you've never been in that part of Germany

It might be due to Basel being in Switzerland

But it is on the border, and I hear that Freiburg/Breisgau is a beautiful area to live in. The city is wonderful, anyway. I'm all the way up the Rhein, close to the border with the Netherlands, but these days, that's just a short 4 hour train ride. Let me know if you're in the neighborhood!

[LittleGirl]

29. I haven't been that far north

I've been to Amsterdam a couple of time. I have an online friend in Hannover, so I'd like to go up and meet her too. We lived in Stuttgart between 07-09. I'll let you know if we're in the neighborhood in the next 12 months. Spouse is hoping for a transfer to SF CA sometime in '19. Ciao.

[DFW]

33. If you've been to Amsterdam, then you have been this far north

Amsterdam is actually slightly farther north than Düsseldorf is, but in essence, we're a short 3 hour (or less!) train ride due east of Amsterdam.

[LittleGirl]

34. True then

I just woke up so I'm a little foggy yet. I haven't been to Berlin and have been wanting to get up there too but in the summertime. Ha

[DFW]

35. I would say Berlin is one cool city, but it's not

Berlin is a group of smaller towns cobbled together into a city. Fascinating place, give yourself some time, and do NOT miss Potsdam while you're there!

[LittleGirl]

36. Of course! Thanks. :-) eom

[Pepsidog]

19. Maybe you can ask for political asylum there. Escape the Cheeto!!!

[DFW]

26. I have legal residence here.

They could always revoke it, I suppose, but I am married to one of the friendlier natives, so maybe they'd give me a break on the expulsion issue?

[LittleGirl]

30. I hope

her health struggles are behind you now. Peace.

[DFW]

31. Thanks! So do we.

After two rounds of cancer, I think she has earned the right to some peace on the health front.

[LittleGirl]

32. Great news! So happy to see that note!!! eom

[Aristus]

27. As always, I envy you so much.

I'd give anything to be able to live in Germany again.

[DFW]

28. It has its ups and downs

Besides, I'm in other countries at least as much as I'm in Germany (day job and all).

However, you can get used to almost anything, and being married to one of the friendly natives helps.

[niyad]

37. I had cake and champagne all ready--guess I will have to eat and drink without you!! sighhhh

have a safe trip.

[DFW]

38. NOW you tell me?

I would have made a detour.

[HipChick]

39. K&R - I am also headed over to Europe for the rest of the summer

Will be back and forth myself

[DFW]

40. Well, if you're planning on visiting any of my usual hangouts......

Give a shout and I'll steal an hour or two!

[HipChick]

41. haha! I at least plan to head up to London to protest Trump's visit on July 13

[DFW]

42. oops--can't join you for that

I'll be on a plane for the States that day!

(Trump in London for Friday the 13th, can't wait for the British press to go to town on that one)

But if you're here on the continent before that............

[HipChick]

43. Well, as you prob know the British press won't hold back...let him call them Fake News..

they will absolutely go to town on him..