btoth76 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hello! Are there any Gibson fans around at the Forums from the East/Middle-European region? Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I call my wife Hun and she's a Gibson fan-does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 I call my wife Hun and she's a Gibson fan-does that count? Yes it does! We are a small nation. Anyone willing to join us is welcome! :) No raids over Europe this time, tough! Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I've a friend from Budapest whose name is Attila. He is, obviously, referred to as Attila the Hun(garian). Seriously. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 I've a friend from Budapest whose name is Attila. He is, obviously, referred to as Attila the Hun(garian). Seriously. P. Hello Pippy! Attila is quite common name here - for the obvious reasons, and in Turkey as well. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepaddict Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I live in Canada, but, My parents immigrated from Hungary. My buddy in High School used to call me, (affectionatly), "Gorog the Hungarian". He thought it was hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-poland Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hello! Are there any Gibson fans around at the Forums from the East/Middle-European region? Cheers... Bence well I do know here in Iowa we will have some (huns) hungarian partridge around from time to time! :-" :-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 well I do know here in Iowa we will have some (huns) hungarian partridge around from time to time! :-" :-" Hello D-Poland! Not really getting Your joke! I've started this topic to find friends... Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I live in Canada, but, My parents immigrated from Hungary. My buddy in High School used to call me, (affectionatly), "Gorog the Hungarian". He thought it was hilarious! Hello Jeepaddict! "Görög" - isn't it? The way Your friend called You is funny indeed. "Görög" means "greek"... :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I was in Istanbul last summer and was very impressed, what a great city... Heard some live music too in a local bar. Was very different, actually it was just a keyboard player with a band in a box thing happening and a singer. They needed a guitar player, preferably one with a Gibby and some up tempo tunes... Not really sure if this fits in your thread, I live in Spain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hungary....very interesting country with rich history Goulash and 'Bulls' Blood' red wine Great climate River Danube running through Lake Balaton...holiday spot with 'extra warmth' I have quite a few classical CD's on the 'Hungaroton' label Bartok...Kodaly...Dohnanyi... Great folk music tradition... V PS...Gotta love a cimbalom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hello Versatile! Thanks for Your kind words on my country. I think cimbalom is a really unique stringed instrument, always wondered how it's possible to play that rapidly as gipsy musician do play them. There are some other lesser known hungarian instruments: "tárogató" (archeic form of clarinet), "citera" (like a pedal steel guitar), "duda" (is like the scottish bagpipes)...This is in hungarian, but at least the pictures show something about our rich musical heritage: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magyar_n%C3%A9pi_hangszerek. :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 My wife's grandparents were born in Pest. Two years ago we brought my mother-in-law to Budapest for her 80th birthday. I loved Budapest, the people are extremely civilized, the city is full of good places to eat and wonderful music (even many of the street musicians were very talented). We took the trolleys, subway, and buses and got all around the town with no problem. The people we met were very kind to us and treated us like welcome guests. We saw most of the required sites, the art museums, historical museums, Franz List's house, Churches, Synagogues, Parliament Building (saw the Dalai Lama arrive while we were touring), Margaret Island, Danube bend, and everything but the baths (Leilani's mom has Parkinson's and the day we had plans for the Baths she wasn't doing very well - the airline lost her luggage and she was running out of medication). We were even lucky enough to attend a concert by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra featuring one of my favorite romantic era pieces of music, Dvorak's Symphony #9. The orchestra did a fantastic job with the music, and the audience was much more respectful of the music and the orchestra than any American audience I've ever seen. It was the highlight of the vacation. My mother-in-law was delighted with the traditional foods that tasted like her mother made it and went on a search for the perfect Ratesh -- and found it! (I hope I remember the name, it was a pastry filled with cheese, poppy seeds, walnuts, or other delights). I can't say enough nice things about my visit to your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Don't know if this counts but my wife is of Hungarian descent. Beautiful people. Especially my sweety. Her family came to Canada after the war. Many tragic stories. The family was well to do in Hungary before the war but left for Canada with absolutely nothing. Her dad was forced to change his name from Bokorovich (not positive about the spelling)to something sounding more North American (Burke). He was in the banking industry here and the theory was that no one would borrow money from a foreigner. Strange but true. I have never been to Hungary but only hear great things. Maybe someday. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hello Davidl! Unfortunately almost all hungarian families had their own tragedies during 20th century. The country was always in the way - during it's 1012 year old history - for all expansions, either it came from east or the opposite. Anyways, Hungary is country to visit, You are welcome! Thanks for Your kind words. :) Interestingly instead of finding fellow countrymen on the Forums, I find nice people making kind compliments on my country. That's very touching. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 My wife's grandparents were born in Pest. Two years ago we brought my mother-in-law to Budapest for her 80th birthday. I loved Budapest, the people are extremely civilized, the city is full of good places to eat and wonderful music (even many of the street musicians were very talented). We took the trolleys, subway, and buses and got all around the town with no problem. The people we met were very kind to us and treated us like welcome guests. We saw most of the required sites, the art museums, historical museums, Franz List's house, Churches, Synagogues, Parliament Building (saw the Dalai Lama arrive while we were touring), Margaret Island, Danube bend, and everything but the baths (Leilani's mom has Parkinson's and the day we had plans for the Baths she wasn't doing very well - the airline lost her luggage and she was running out of medication). We were even lucky enough to attend a concert by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra featuring one of my favorite romantic era pieces of music, Dvorak's Symphony #9. The orchestra did a fantastic job with the music, and the audience was much more respectful of the music and the orchestra than any American audience I've ever seen. It was the highlight of the vacation. My mother-in-law was delighted with the traditional foods that tasted like her mother made it and went on a search for the perfect Ratesh -- and found it! (I hope I remember the name, it was a pastry filled with cheese, poppy seeds, walnuts, or other delights). I can't say enough nice things about my visit to your country. Hello Notes_Norton! If You come again be my guest for a plate of "rétes"! :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I call my wife Hun and she's a Gibson fan-does that count? My forebears are from Bavaria which became part of Germany, which is self described by the Otto Von Bismark as the 'Huns'. Does that count? Seriously, what countries do you consider 'East Middle European'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hello TommyK! I meant countries formerly on the eastern side of the iron curtain: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Albania. Bavaria (Bayern) is (West)-Germany which was on the "other side" during the cold war. Great place, been there many times. :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm from Europe, yes........I also have a couple of "Hunbucker" equipped guitars............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hello TommyK! I meant countries formerly on the eastern side of the iron curtain: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Albania. Bavaria (Bayern) is (West)-Germany which was on the "other side" during the cold war. Great place, been there many times. :) Cheers... Bence Then count me as a Hun! My people came from North West Bavaria, near Aschaffenburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Then count me as a Hun! My people came from North West Bavaria, near Aschaffenburg. Well then I can count you in as a fellow Bavarina so to sat! I am from Munich before I became Canadian. Oktoberfest rules! God bless our late King Ludwig and our beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Well then I can count you in as a fellow Bavarina so to sat! I am from Munich before I became Canadian. Oktoberfest rules! God bless our late King Ludwig and our beer. Hello Dc3c46! Münich is a fantastic place! My father used to work there (Anzinger straße 1.) for company called Waltham. We have spent many times there, mostly in Münchner Hofbräuhaus. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I've seen 'Balaton by night'... does it count ? In the small village I live (in Southern Germany) many people are 'refugees' (after WW-II) most of them have been residents of Etyek, my uncle was born in Budaörs Welcome! By the way, good that You've mentioned Etyek. It's a village we are very proud of. The world's finest Chardonnay is produced there (OK, I'm biased a bit - just a bit). Right now I'm sitting two miles from Budaörs. :) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 In Baltimore, we have Hons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hello Saturn! You are so lucky over there in Baltimore. LOL! Photo taken at HonFest? Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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