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Allerheiligen, Cottageviertel, death, family, Feiertag, Friedhof

Viennese speed-grieving in times of (impending) Corona lockdown

Speed grieving in the age of Covid-19 has reached new heights among Curmudgeon’s outlaws. Curmudgeon doffs his hat respectively. Continue reading Viennese speed-grieving in times of (impending) Corona lockdown

curmudgeoninthecottageNovember 28, 2020November 28, 2020
Cottageviertel, lockdown

No Day for Fooling…

This year, April Fool’s jokes are in short supply. Curmudgeon is still in lockdown. Continue reading No Day for Fooling…

curmudgeoninthecottageApril 2, 2020April 2, 2020
Cottageviertel, death, family

Curmudgeon solves one mystery, but another is still possibly unsolved

Curmudgeon’s sleuthing answers some of the questions behind the dispersal of family graves. Continue reading Curmudgeon solves one mystery, but another is still possibly unsolved

curmudgeoninthecottageNovember 17, 2019November 17, 2019
Allerheiligen, Austrian life, Döbling, death, Feiertag, Friedhof, Hernals, Ottakring, public holidays, the Viennese, Vienna

Four Cemeteries and a Martinigansl

Death is a favourite topic among the Viennese. 1st November is renowned for being a day of mourning, tending of graves and family contemplation. Continue reading Four Cemeteries and a Martinigansl

curmudgeoninthecottageNovember 6, 20182 Comments
Cottageviertel

Curmudgeon celebrates a birthday

Curmudgeon is also not exempt from ageing, although family and friends visiting and a bacchanalian weekend do a great deal to ensure spirits are high and everyone has a very good time. Continue reading Curmudgeon celebrates a birthday

curmudgeoninthecottageAugust 16, 2018August 16, 20181 Comment

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