All rights reserved. The next year we found out just how tough she really was. If you were the lucky one you were selected to work on the last day of the month which was pay day. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. I was 11 when we first moved to Crailsheim and the memories of playing as a child around the barracks and out on the side of the hills around the post are still very vivid. We didnt have one when I was there. Our other favorite place to eat was out in the country at Oberspeltach. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, I still miss that wonderful Engel Brau!-Leslie Seth Hammond, My wife and I were teachers at the Crailsheim American School from August of 1969 through June of 1971. I really loved it! I went to many places there including Rothenberg . U.S. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . Thomas Wall B1/51 HQ Platoon 11B10 and tool manI was in crailsheim from 02/82-08/83 I participated in reforger 1982. He. Another great memory was the annual Volkfest. Sophie-Scholl-Strae 2, 74564 Crailsheim, Germany - Great location - show map After booking, all of the property's details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your . It's great reading all the fine memories of Crailsheim and McKee Barracks as I was there 1970-72 with HHB, 5th Bn 73rd FA. I think I will not be partaking of that particular goody again anytime in the future. I'm interested in hearing from folks who remember those good old days! Ingrid Humphry, whose husband was based there between 1962 and 1965. You mention that you went to Jagstheim. I'm looking.charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com, Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. "Do you like to see photos from Crailsheim 2009? Believe me, the old countryside had not changed much at all. Eating at that marvelous snack shop above the PX. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. Of course I can't remember a lot of names but Conne Balangi(sp), Paul Foster and a girlfriend with the last name of O'donnell or McDonell. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. I have many fotos of McKee bks to be put in my book but these storie that I read in this blog are great. To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. We had been to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich, Lausanne, Piza, Rome, French Riveria, etc. He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? !Oh yeah, those pilots loved to play pranks.I was in Germany back in 2003 to visit our daughter who is married to a career Army officer, and who was stationed in Kitzigen. I still have a Crailsheim German police hat that I got from a German police officer. Other major units on post included the 1st.Bn 78th.FA and Combat command B. WELCOME to CITYHOTEL AM McKEEPLATZ, your modern 3-star hotel located on McKee-Square in the main County town of Crailsheim. [3] While the facility was considered small compared to other cavalry barracks, it was said to be of ample size for a cavalry regiment of full war strength of 862 men (all ranks) and stabling for as many horses. We used to do a lot of sledding on the hill behind the BOQ. There's a lot more info on the Facebook pages 'McKee Barracks Alumni' and 'New McKee Barracks Alumni' for those interested.Tom Woehrman, Dave Fingeroos again.For those that knew me in B battery,here is my email..davefingeroos@gmail.com, Hi there, I am searching for my father. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. Thank you so much again for helping me Lightweight, superior quality, soft cotton material REFORGER, ASP to Crete, PSP-82 guard duty and CQ was the worse on weekends because, they often kept me from hanging out at my favorite placesThe Gasthaus Gruner Brau (downtown) or the New Yorker Nightclub (Rossfeld, I think). I'm the first to ever contact him. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. We would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. Did you proudly serve in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? Incredible that I would find my way here. Crailsheim McKee Barracks on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: Crailsheim Army Airfield; 2: McKee Barracks Source: U.S. Geological Survey Radio beacons AFN on frequency 1394 kcs 0.5 nautical miles east. There were a lot of troops in Schweinfurt, but not any more. DMG, I love all those nice comments about Crailsheim. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. Space Force Air Force Guidon Army Guidons . Those were wonderful years and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Crailsheim. wow Amy, a little memory lane about Crailsheim sure brings out the posts. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. It would be nice to hear about or see pictures. It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. When we lived there, Crailsheim was still a sort of quaint village. I was assigned to the 545 MP company. Thanks. The food stands out as our most favorite memory and our favorite eating place, Gasthaus Pfanne (sp?) Also I remember when they brought the Cobra King in and set it at the entrance along with a cannon to represent the 78 field artilery. I know we had a great time there. I could tell my son in law about where he could turn on the road, and what he would find. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. The Division's CO was General Omara. I am still in contact with the Dreschner family. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. I'M Dave Fingeroos from Michigan. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. [3][2][4], McKee Barracks is now an administrative centre where various Directors of Corps are based, as well as the location of the Irish Army Equitation School. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. McCoy was post commander when I was there. I can be reached edcon1@comcast.net. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I was the Supply Clerk until 3 months before I left. As some have said, all of the barracks and such have been demolished and new residential housing has been built. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. My teacher, Mr. Albrecht, was the best! It was something like out of a picture book. I would really like to get in touch with some old friends- so would my sister Jule who lives now in Greece after living in Wisconsin for 7 years and then moved back to Germany. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. I was with B battery, 2/42. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. Crailsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. The only one we found so far is John Graves via facebook. I was stationed there from Jan 1958 until June 1959. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Thanks for letting me share.Dave Delgado, Amy,I found your post about Crailsheim while looking up some information about the area. If you look on classmates.com, you will find a group of us Crailshiem vets. McDaniel, I remember sledding down horseshoe hill. Thanks for the opportunity to share my memoriesRobert Cuthbertson, Hi,My father was stationed at that army base also. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. Mom worked at the commissary.went to the elementary school on the hill in old housing,remember the tunnel that connected the housing areas. Search. I went back in 2010 but McKee was no longer ther, I was coming back from Kuwait. 25, No. It was likeanother world. Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. I Remember the custom silkish German-American jackets with the German map on the back and the name of your home State and City on each sleeve (wear them out when off duty or weekends) that had one primary effect that was to make you look like a "Turtle" (Typically an E1/E2 just arriving from 21st Replacement Detach (Frankfurt) to his first permanent party unit. Extracted from US Army film "City Burns, Crailsheim, Germany ; 10th Armored Division,. (He was stationed closer to France). The antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. Thanks, Beth,Go to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook Page. I never did run over anybody on that hill! When we arrived there were probably thirty or forty people, drinking and smoking hash, around a dying bonfire. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. Been a long time ,Jim Warnick here from 75-80 in the 615th MP Co then got out of Army and stayed there another 10 years. Our mess hall won best small unit mess for 5 years straight. I remember my arrival there in the winter of '88 like it was yesteraday. *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. Moved back to the states in the late '50s.Dad was the principal of the base school and mom was a teacher.Mom and dad are gone now but I have all sorts of crazy memorabilia of post life in the '50s. Glad I found this blog. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. We moved to Jagsthiem about 1972 . CRAILSHEIM, Germany - At the end of World War II, the city of Crailsheim became home to thousands of American soldiers. I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? The Crailsheimer call it the 5th season. I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. 14. I remember one time when one of those Jets did a nose dive on the flag pole at the Post HQ, on their way back to their base. Mike and Ingrid. Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. But I still have fond memories of being stationed there. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. I was in Head Quaters Company and for a short time I drove the Battalion Commander around in his jeep, do you remeber his name? We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. As I remember, pretty darn good. I was in Hq Hq Co 1st medium Tank Btn.I worked in S-4 and the last few months in the Hq Hq Co supply room.My name was Sp/4 Robert T Dixon, Wow! Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim Germany. We very much enjoyed our time in Crailsheim and found people to be friendly and warm. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. 4 (Sep., 1972), pp. The New McKee Barracks Alumni For Grown Up's on F. Wednesday On Climbing the Holl. I think of the place often, and would like to return for a visit. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. Of all the places I lived as an army brat, I think McKee Barracks was my favorite. The motorpools which had just been rebuilt before we started turning post back over to the Germans have been flattened and some factories have been built there instead. If you have any other names of people you would like to find post them. The pig want to work with me everyday and stayed in the yard of the Officers Club. Does anyone remember him? I was with Company C of the First Maintenance Battalion. Incorporated in 1338, it lies 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Schwbisch Hall and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ansbach in the Schwbisch Hall district. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. Now that I look back on it, I was lucky to stay in Crailsheim and not have to move in country. My friends and I actually found a german potato masher (hand grenade) in a field close to the BOQ. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! Good looking boys. !Peggy Skolnick orrinsk@earthlink.net. We were the Aid Station that was on the first floor of the bank building. good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. I was assigned to HQ Company 1/51 Med Platoon from January 1975 through June 1976 and either worked in the Clinic or went out on Field exercises with the 1/51. Dave Delgado,I was a dependent in Crailsheim from '75 - '79. Is that your dad? However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. It was a long time ago, 1959-1962, but I still remember Crailsheim as a kid. Bill From Hell. I was with the 4th.armor div. After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. I am amazed how many people comment about their stay in Crailsheim.I was born in Crailsheim and worked in the office at the commissary from 1966 until 1969.My husband was the commissary steward and we got married Dec.1969.We live in Florida and will be visiting Crailsheim this year in September for the Volksfest.Who else is going? We first lived in an apartment with a German family. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. Looks like we were there at the same time as Keith, Sid and closely followed the anonomous poster who worked in the Clinic with Rudy, Rudolph and Dr. Fink. www.wlopezlibertypr.net, Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks in 1967 and 1968 with 8th Med. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. Amy,Thanks for the reply. I also was sad to hear they tore everything down as I always wanted to return for a visit. It was so cool to see helicopters land right in front of our apartment and drop him off at his house.Does anybody remember the fighter jets that used to fly rooftop high over the post on their practice runs? I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I really had a great time there as did my friends in the 615th MPs. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. Great to hear from another kid from McKee. I was a dependant at McKee Barracks from '75 - '79. ), to visit a fuedal lord's castle, and we were able to participate in one of Crailsheim's annual parades dressed in really old clothes lent to us from their museum. I also only listened to AFN Nuremberg back in the 80s. Danny,My ex husband, Tim, was a Corporal and then a Sergeant during our time with Svc Btry 4/12 FA. The McDonald's is quite a surprise. We lived in the apartment building that faced the main highway, right across the street from a house where I believe the post commander lived. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. I remember NCO club , the sadowasky range, The ammo dump, Field Probleams , and reforger for those days. I am back here now (literally as I am typing, sitting in the Hotel Schwarzer Bock) for the first time since I left in 83, with my son who was born in late 83 (I met his mother here in Crailsheim). Sergeant Greer and Rodrequis were Headquater 1st Sergeants, I thought Captin Ryan was in charge of Headquarters but I could be wrong. Army Brat from 67-69 or thereabouts. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? WOW!!! We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. I too was in shocked when I re-visited the "sheim" back in 2007. I am from Puerto Rico . He continued his varied Army career as an Infantry Officer stationed at Ft Carson, CO, Ft Benning, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, and McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I could have picked a better MOS. My wife and I are glad we found this site. Jun 28, 2016 - Explore Suzanne Fulsos's board "Crailsheim Germany" on Pinterest. Hi Amy,I was stationed with the 546 Medical Clearing Company, 56 Medical Battalion from November, 1952 until February, 1955. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. We were with Svc Btry 4/12 FA during our first 3 years in Crailsheim, then they deactivated and I'll be darned if I can remember who came in. also my wife ingrid died in 1988 from a heart attack at the age of 45. later. Sledding down from the top of that hill was SO much fun. find my friend." I remember exactly that little spot by the commisary, near the gate between dependent housing and the main post, right by the Rod & Gun club wasn't it? I didn't realize it until much later that Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbuhl and Harburg,all just a short drive from Crailsheim, were the only three remaining cities in Germany that had all of their original walls intact. Also ideal for. [8] An imposing an extravagant cavalry barracks, the style of the officers' Mess is a mixture between Elizabethan and Queen Anne, and the general appearance of its red brick and red roof tiles, with "traceried windows, floriated pinnacles, parapets and panelled battlements", (quoting Lt. Col. MacNeill description in his Cosantoir account of the building of the barracks), may be described as being in a broad "romantic" style but not in any specific national style or idiom (O'Donnell suggests that elements like the pepper-box turrets and cupolas may even be seen in Russian and Turkish design of the time). Was only there one year because we moved on to Oberammergau for our remaining 2 years in Germany, but it was a great time to be a kid in Germany! It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. Sure glad the Russians did not attack us!I did like Germany and made some very good friends while there. Aug 26, 2012. Sign in Try for free Price Guide; M.A.P.S. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, around 1960 (Source: 4th Armored Division, Welcome Booklet, 1960 or 1961) Aerial of McKee Barracks. With our opening in 2015, we look forward to giving business travellers, individuals and families a warm welcome and helping them enjoy a pleasant stay here. I live in Al. Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: SALT II outlawed that missle, so all that ends wellMy wife and I were public school teachers in Bellflower CA, and one year, we got a new principal, named Yuki Moi. The battalion would later return to Europe, and a photograph from the division's 1958 yearbook shows the famed tank on display on McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Either an Air Force CPT or Major would arrive at our Hqs before hand to work with our S-2 office. Our german teacher was Frau. He was born in Butte on April 19, 1937, to Marylouise and Jean F. Richards. A friend of ours just sent us one. aimee elizabeth daniel > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany Almost all the s/4s and privates were draftees. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. Seemed like the longest three years of my life. Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. Includes 1 (one) embroidered 4 x 1 patch forMcKee Barracks, Crailsheim GermanyThis American Cold War Base was instrumental in keeping the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact at bay during the Cold War era. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. This photo is in 1 album. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. i would so love to find margerate or tim patterson. [2], Today this considered as being within the West Cabra area, at the time of building the lands on either side of Blackhorse Lane/Avenue were considered to be within Grangegorman parish, as evidenced by. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. I was with Battery B 5th BN 73 FA,(1972 thru 1974) lots of memories and two of my oldest boys still live in Crailsheim. Wow, what memories. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. Good memories! I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. I was stationed in Crailsheim from March 1975 to October 1978. It always surprised me how may fatalities occurred during reforger that involved traffic accidents, drownings, and plane crashes. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. He was the Base mascot so to speak. Captain Justice Bailey sought refuge there in a gale and upon landing reported vast timber and limestone resources. . While there I had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather's relatives and my High School German Pen Pal. Tall, red hair and freckles? See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. Thank you for signing up for the VetFriends Newsletter! When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). I have great memories of the place. $4.95 ) (No reviews yet) Write a Review . I felt like a civil war veteran looking over an old battlefield trying to explain to my wife and son where buildings had been located when I was stationed there. My name is Bill GoodyearTake care Brother and stay in touch.Cell::480-330-6518bcgoodyear@outlook. B battery 2/42nd FA. Fink, and Dr. Hinsley were the other officers.We had a couple of civilian ambulance drivers,Rudolf Bergman and Rudolf Hahn that were really good.I like to know of any group trips to Crailsheim , please contact me at wlb646@aol.com. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. Crailsheim. Iwould like to use them in my book on Mckee Bks. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. I was the S-3 (training and Operations) clerk for HHC, 3rd Bn-37th Armor. I now live in Cleveland, OH but I do go back to Crailsheim on a regular basis. Thank you in advance. I felt like a civil war veteran looking over an old battlefield trying to explain to my wife and son where buildings had been located when I was stationed there. I think LtCol. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. Hi all you Crailsheim fans,I was born and raised there. I was 12-13 years old at the time.I remember you could see the gate to commisary from our picture window and there was one building between us and the playground.One of the teachers was a Mr.Bettencourt or Bettingcourt, (not sure.) Voted Best Small Unit Mess Hall in Europe.Mess Steward. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993) McNair Barracks, Berlin (closed in 1994) McNair Kaserne, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld (1993) Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Michael Barracks, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) Minick Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed 1995?) I was there again for the Volksfest in 2008, and had a lot of fun. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. Each room here will provide you with a terrace. Shop for McKee Barracks "GBNF" at Wandering I Store: canvas, color, cotton, Crailsheim, crewneck, district made, fitted, GBNF, Germany, gildan Home / McKee Barracks "GBNF" McKee Barracks "GBNF" Multiple colors and sizes available for each style. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. Horrible!I would love to take my elder son to visit Crailsheim one day. tank batallion,4th armored division. Mobel Bohn was there, but has probably changed greatly from when I knew it. I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. But, coincidentally, I met someone on Facebook who lives there, and she and her family more or less adopted me and invited me to visit Germany and stay with them when I did. Major Dimsdale was the Battalion commander when I was here and they have photos of the ceremony when he first took command here. Thank you so much for sharing your comment!Amy, Thanks for the comment, AmyIf you want, I would be glad to post some more recollections concerning my time in Crailsheim and at McKee Kaserne.Let me know, and thanks.Sid, Absolutely, SidI'd love to read about your experiences. David Braunstein was my platoon leader in bootcamp at Ft Sill, and we arrived at Crailsheim together. My wife is from the Ellwangen area, about 25 minutes from Crailsheim. Your descriptions of Crailsheim show quite a bit of growth since I was there. Our hang-outs were the Engel Keller, the Pfanne and the Gastof Rose. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. I am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. I'm the first to ever contact . Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated,[nb 1] this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. I was at McKee. I will post a link to it when it is complete. Great memories! I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. I spent many hours playing foosball. It would be awesome if any of you could help us and contact us to share some information about your experiences. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. I could go on forever with the stories and places. 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