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Today I celebrated my 90th birthday with my family. It has become small, so I've invited former classmates and close friends as well.

I celebrated my 70th birthday with Elisabeth ...

... Nicole and Andreas ...

... and my oldest grandson, Emmanuel. He is with his Apo above the rooftops of Freiburg at the Greiffeneggschlössle in 2005.

Here is a group photo of my family taken on Münsterplatz on my 80th birthday, before we entered Oberkirch for a lavish lunch.

At the table, Andreas is in deep thought. Did he foresee?

The celebration of my 90th birthday also began with a festive meal.

I made it! (©JW)

Buttoning my jacket for the welcoming speech (©BB)

My guests are in a good spirit (©BB)

And Wulf began his eulogy (©JW)

Emmanuel and his Apo 20 years later in 2025

After lunch, I guided my guests on a tour of the Minster Church.

The most beautiful steeple in the world

The south side, i.e., the decorative side of the cathedral
with the Romanesque transept and the Gothic style raised rooster towers.

Building the window frames of the nave from right to left;
starting in "Freiburg" Gothic and changing to "Strasbourg" or French Gothic.

The challenge: How to change from Romanesque to Gothic style?
Addition of another element to the Romanesque column capital.

"Professor" Geiges's deadly sin (Read the full story here)©miJoergens/Wikipedia

Then we relaxed and sat in front of the Oberkirch on the Münsterplatz in mild 22°C weather and enjoyed Kaffee und Kuchen in the German tradition.

Lively discussions continued into the evening hours.

I was richly endowed with great affection. Thank you.

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