Happy Altweiber-fasching.. I am told that “today is the day when men have to beware of women. “Altweiber-fasching,” which literally translated means “old women’s Fasching,” is the craziest day during the Fasching season that is specifically reserved for females. Altweiberfasching is always observed the Thursday before Rose Monday. Traditionally, females dress as old women or witches.
The women gather together and walk down the streets, sing songs and in some towns storm the town halls. They constantly look for victims – men wearing ties. As soon as they see a man with a tie, whether on the street, in a store or in an office, they get out a pair of scissors and “attack” the man, cutting off his tie.”
Gulp !..
Good day today.. saw many old friends in Boeblingen. I used to come here quite often when I was in Hardware development ..
gave a talk to all the site.. which was really fun.. many familiar faces !
then a special treat.. Went to my friend Jochen house to see his amazing IoT house. He has 338 sensors and controls in his house.. and he can control them all from anywhere.. it was both amazing.. and beautiful.. so cool and elegant !!
fingerprint door locks !
automated mail boxes
computer lights everywhere 
his cognitive oven !
racks and racks of equipment downstairs 
miles of cables and pipes !
and one elegant control screen
so amazing..
from there.. out to dinner with the IoT team..
ok. happy Altweiber-fasching .. watch out for crazy women tonight !
nite all, nite sam
-me