April regulars' table 2025

For a change, the Luxembourg chapter moved its April meeting to the south-west of the country, to a brasserie with a new bowling alley. On April 3, 2025, 11 alumni gathered at the brasserie "Beim Krukert", 6, rue des Sacrifiés, L-8356 Garnich.

Übersicht

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Garnich

The municipality of Garnich has 2289 inhabitants and is located in the canton of Capellen; the municipalities of Dahlem and Hivingen also belong to Garnich. Distance Garnich-Luxembourg-City: 15 kilometers.

Dinner together

We did not eat à la carte that evening. A typical Luxembourgish meal had been ordered: Ham, chips and salad. Mineral water and white wine were also served.

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There are 38000 employees in industry. In 2000, industry accounted for 15 percent of all employees; by 2025, it will only account for 8 percent.

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Skittles evening

After dinner, two teams were formed by drawing red and black cards. Each player had two throws and tried to knock over the highest possible number of skittles. One point was awarded for each skittle knocked over.
The team with the black cards won.