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The Weiermanns

The Weiermann Family | © Fill

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Weilbach, July 5, 2024, 7:30 am.
Time for breakfast.

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee hangs in the air. The sight of the buttery roll, well-stuffed with tender ham, immediately makes you want to join Alois. The latest daily newspaper is spread out on the table. Reading the news and solving the puzzles together with his wife is a fixed ritual every morning.

Alois has been retired for three years now. Thanks to his three grandchildren and his many hobbies, the transition to the new phase of his life went better than expected. For 47 years, he accompanied and helped shape the development of “his” company. Even today, the long-standing Chairman of the Works Council is still the voice of the Fill seniors and administrator of their group chats.

As much as he loves restoring and maintaining his four Renault Alpine models and driving them from time to time - there is no time for that today. He looks forward to visiting “his” company and seeing many former colleagues again at the annual senior citizens' get-together.

Lambrechten. We change the scene.

At the same time, just a few kilometers away, little Anna is sitting at the breakfast table with her family. The thickly smeared Nutella bread tastes noticeably good and the warm cocoa with it - simply delicious.

The excitement in the house is particularly high today. Kindergarten is now routine. But the children's party at her mom and grandpa's company is always an exciting event. The meeting with the real Filli Future, the air jumps on the trampoline and the transformation into Princess Lillifee planned for today - oh how fun it will be! The late afternoon performance at the kindergarten graduation doesn't fit into the program at all.

Gurten. The Generations Day has been running for 5 years.

The retirees are delighted to see each other again and despite the stress of their free time, everyone makes it to the company tour on time. Divided into three groups, the tour continues along the value chain through the production halls to the holodeck for a short company presentation. Alois appreciates the first-hand information and is very impressed by the many changes every year. Lunch with long-time colleagues is simply a pleasant time and offers some relaxation before the next event.


While people are still chatting in the restaurant, the next generation but one is already cavorting around the company grounds at the big vacation party with Filli Future. As every year, the bungee trampoline is an absolute hit. But the crate climbing, the exciting Future Lab, the chilled raft ride and the mega bubbles are at least as much fun. I wonder what Grandpa will say about Anna's cool make-up?

Lambrechten. Dusk slowly falls. 

A very funny day comes to an end for Anna. Mom, dad, grandma and grandpa clapped their hands loudly at her performance in kindergarten. Her friends were really envious of her beautiful face paint and super-fashionable Filli Future shirt.

Weilbach. Alois sits on the cozy terrace by candlelight and enjoys the balmy summer night.

His thoughts turn to today's experiences. Funny anecdotes from his working life, the joy of his three grandchildren at the vacation party and, of course, Anna's big performance. I wonder who his Princess Lillifee will fall for?

Good night Alois. Good night Anna.

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