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I spent about a third of my Army career (1987-2007) stationed in West Germany, then Germany. I've been to Oktoberfest in Munich many times, and to the opening day parade in September at least twice. Oktoberfest starts in September because of the calendar change a few centuries ago--back then it was in October. Personally, I don't drink; I came for the atmosphere and the amusement park rides. I've been to several shows at the Munich beerhalls too, such as at the Hofbrau Haus and the Platzl.

Oktoberfest In Munich--Etheree

Beer

Barrels

On wagons,

Surrounded by

Bavarian girls

In folkloric costumes-

Waving at all the tourists,

Raising beer steins as they roll by.

The beginning of Oktoberfest....

The opening parade's in September!

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Sara Kendrick

October 3, 2015 at 6:33 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Etherees are delightful..Sara

Mark J. Halliday

October 5, 2015 at 12:44 PM

Thanks Sara

Skat A

October 2, 2015 at 10:28 PM

Mark, congratulations on your awesome Etheree win. <3 SKAT

Mark J. Halliday

October 5, 2015 at 12:44 PM

Thanks Skat

Andrea Dietrich

October 1, 2015 at 2:23 AM

Nice description of this event! Congrats in my contest.

Mark J. Halliday

October 2, 2015 at 9:34 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Sandra Haight

September 21, 2015 at 9:37 PM

A great Etheree, Mark! It says it all! We've have had the pleasure of partaking in these Oktoberfests twice when we visited our son and his family when they were stationed in Germany some years ago. Well written, and all the best in the contest. Sandra

Mark J. Halliday

September 22, 2015 at 6:04 PM

Thanks for commenting Sandra. The Army used to host a German-American fest in Munich back in the 80s, coinciding with the 4th of July. Have some good memories of that too.

James Inman

September 21, 2015 at 3:12 PM

I like Etherees and this one is well done. I have a few but Andrea has tons. Good job, Mark.

Mark J. Halliday

September 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM

Thanks James. Kinda like them too, but strive more for good rhymes as I focus on songwriting more than poetry,

Alexis Y.

September 21, 2015 at 1:56 AM

Mark, I enjoyed the flow of your etheree. It is filled with fun. You capured the feeling of "having a good time" really well.Good luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Mark J. Halliday

September 21, 2015 at 6:05 PM

Thanks for commenting A.Y.