Misty day in the Mosel Valley

tomgraham · 30th December 2015, 22:42

The mist had begun to clear around midday, and after lunch, while driving up out of the valley, my eye was taken by the last traces of low cloud creeping across the river from Brauneberg, and moving over towards Lieser. Being in a hurry, and too idle to get out of the car, I simply snapped the scene from the driver's seat while parked at the edge of the vineyards.

stevenicks · 31st December 2015, 05:58

Nice view Tom. Brings back happy memories of when I would visit the Mosel pretty frequently when I was posted to Menden with 50th Missile Regt RA., where I spent some of the best days of my life.

tomgraham · 31st December 2015, 10:51

Nice to hear from you Steve. I was occasionally at Menden too, visiting Northumberland Barracks, but I couldn't have said who was stationed there, so thanks for that info. It must have closed in 88/89, one of the first to go, as I recall.
I actually live here (and have done since 94) so if ever you're heading this way again do look us up.
Regards
Tom Graham

Astraeus · 31st December 2015, 20:05

My son has holidayed with his family for the last two years in Mosel Valley.
He thinks it is great

Chris

tomgraham · 31st December 2015, 20:26

Hello Chris,
Thanks for taking the trouble to comment. This part of the world has a lot going for it, especially for visitors, but I've lived here for a long time and of course eventually you see the warts and all. While it's an idyllic little world from the nature and wildlife point of view it's difficult to convince the young folk that they have a future perspective here.
Actually I've just realised what a wonderful location you're in too. My brother-in-law was stationed at Leuchars for a while, and I remember spending some very pleasant time up there. My wife would just love it.
Best Regards
Tom Graham

stevenicks · 1st January 2016, 03:58

Northumberland Barracks was were I was stationed Tom. I still miss Germany, especially the food and the Imbisses and of course the beer

Stu C · 1st January 2016, 14:40

Lovley area makes me want to go again but having a year of heavy saving to do...d'oh! Definitly on the cards heading back to Germany for 2017 though, a cracking picture makes it very tempting to go this year hehe XD

bl52krz · 21st January 2016, 21:20

Hi Tom. Been to the Mosel region many times. We have relatives through my sons marriage who live in Reil, just up from Traban-Trabach. They live right on the edge of the Mosel river near the bridge.We have had some 'happy times' there over the years.He makes wine, and at night brought up ten /twelve bottles of Spatlese, Auslese, Ice wine, and any 'specials'. After all the flooding in Cumbria this year, it reminded me of a photo I have of his property under water, which happens quite often he said, and they live upstairs then and get out the back way. We are going down hopefully later this year. Got to replenish. my wine cellar.

30th December 2015, 22:42	#1
tomgraham Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kesten (Mosel) Posts: 85 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Misty day in the Mosel Valley The mist had begun to clear around midday, and after lunch, while driving up out of the valley, my eye was taken by the last traces of low cloud creeping across the river from Brauneberg, and moving over towards Lieser. Being in a hurry, and too idle to get out of the car, I simply snapped the scene from the driver's seat while parked at the edge of the vineyards. Last edited by tomgraham; 30th December 2015 at 22:53..

31st December 2015, 05:58	#2
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Nice view Tom. Brings back happy memories of when I would visit the Mosel pretty frequently when I was posted to Menden with 50th Missile Regt RA., where I spent some of the best days of my life. __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

31st December 2015, 10:51	#3
tomgraham Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kesten (Mosel) Posts: 85 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Menden brings back memories for me too. Nice to hear from you Steve. I was occasionally at Menden too, visiting Northumberland Barracks, but I couldn't have said who was stationed there, so thanks for that info. It must have closed in 88/89, one of the first to go, as I recall. I actually live here (and have done since 94) so if ever you're heading this way again do look us up. Regards Tom Graham

31st December 2015, 20:05	#4
Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	Son My son has holidayed with his family for the last two years in Mosel Valley. He thinks it is great Chris

31st December 2015, 20:26	#5
tomgraham Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kesten (Mosel) Posts: 85 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks for response. Hello Chris, Thanks for taking the trouble to comment. This part of the world has a lot going for it, especially for visitors, but I've lived here for a long time and of course eventually you see the warts and all. While it's an idyllic little world from the nature and wildlife point of view it's difficult to convince the young folk that they have a future perspective here. Actually I've just realised what a wonderful location you're in too. My brother-in-law was stationed at Leuchars for a while, and I remember spending some very pleasant time up there. My wife would just love it. Best Regards Tom Graham Last edited by tomgraham; 31st December 2015 at 20:37..

1st January 2016, 03:58	#6
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Northumberland Barracks was were I was stationed Tom. I still miss Germany, especially the food and the Imbisses and of course the beer __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

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Stu C Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 466 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Lovley area makes me want to go again but having a year of heavy saving to do...d'oh! Definitly on the cards heading back to Germany for 2017 though, a cracking picture makes it very tempting to go this year hehe XD __________________ 2004 MG ZT 260 SE #269 2001 MGF 1.8 Steptronic 2019 Seat Ateca Xcellece Gone but not forgotton - MG ZT 260 SE #171 Member #126

21st January 2016, 21:20	#8
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Tom. Been to the Mosel region many times. We have relatives through my sons marriage who live in Reil, just up from Traban-Trabach. They live right on the edge of the Mosel river near the bridge.We have had some 'happy times' there over the years.He makes wine, and at night brought up ten /twelve bottles of Spatlese, Auslese, Ice wine, and any 'specials'. After all the flooding in Cumbria this year, it reminded me of a photo I have of his property under water, which happens quite often he said, and they live upstairs then and get out the back way. We are going down hopefully later this year. Got to replenish. my wine cellar. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.