Wow, I know so little German it's pitiful, but I'm happy to report I could actually get the gist of most of what you were saying!

A few years ago in anticipation of a trip to Germany and Switzerland, I listened to the tapes in my car back and forth to work. I got some basic touristy type sayings down, but that's about it, and I've forgotten most of it by now since it's been soooo long since I've been to Germany....and Sara's on her way right now! Waaaaaaahhhhhhh.....