The porch is now fully operational with the addition of a three-seater swing. After searching and contemplating over a patio set to purchase, we came to the non-compromise of not getting a patio set at all and instead buying a swing. Will first came up with the idea after running to our local bizarro-world Home Depot (called Hornbach; exactly like the 'Depot but with stranger advertisements) where he saw a couple swings. This led us on an exhaustive search throughout Munich for either a swing, or the mythical patio set of our dreams that we could not fully let go of.
At one store, we asked whether they had any Gartenschaukeln (Garten = yard; Schaukel = swing). He asked us if we meant Hollywoodschaukel, gesturing to a swing with a canopy. We said, ja, and he proceeded to explain the origin of the name, which, given my current state of German comprehension, sounded like this: "????? Hollywood ???? Ava Gardner und Humphrey Bogart ???? ??? ??? Hollywoodschaukel!"
Of course, after three trips, we ended up going with the very first swing we found at the store only one train stop away.
Given my new propensity to never stop swaying (moms, I know you hear me on this one), I find my swing very soothing. If this sunshine sticks around, it will get plenty of use.
LOL! That is so true! I can't stop swaying... I do it constantly now. James got me a hammock for my b-day and I love it! So I think you're right on... I never thought about it that way but it makes sense that my great appreciation of my hammock is likely due to my inability to stop swaying.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I would love a hammock! I hope you get some naps in yours this summer. People here bring portable hammocks to the park and then lounge where ever two trees are handy.
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