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Old Crank

(6,817 posts)
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 03:13 PM 18 hrs ago

On the lighter side; Fasching (Carnival)

No really skimpy costumes here. It was 3 C, 37F. But here in Munich, there was fun to be had and the party will really start after 5 PM.
Tomorrow is the start of Lent and the countdown to Easter.

Crochet twins.


Danger abounds


Some are prepared


There are Mocktails


and the real thing


Police setting up traffic cones

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On the lighter side; Fasching (Carnival) (Original Post) Old Crank 18 hrs ago OP
Looks great... regnaD kciN 18 hrs ago #1
Munich, Done. Old Crank 18 hrs ago #2
I love the photos MustLoveBeagles 17 hrs ago #3
Thanks. Old Crank 10 hrs ago #5
Fun photos Old Crank! Like the full-size traffic cones. George McGovern 15 hrs ago #4
Thanks, Old Crank 10 hrs ago #6

Old Crank

(6,817 posts)
6. Thanks,
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:05 PM
10 hrs ago

The first time we showed up around 10 years ago we were wearing our oil cloth dusters with leather cowboy hats. People thought we were in costume also....

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