If he is channeling the vibes of the All American Grandpa, than Siegfried has truly achieved his dreams.

"I think it's the soil," he said fondly, thinking of the woodlands surrounding medieval Germany that he knew so well.

"That, with a lot of water and plenty of sun, probably helped."

It was amazing to think about how the simple little details that people took for granted could have so much impact.

"I hope the local farm stands are ready. The neighbors might be mad if I give everyone too much zucchini."