"tlhIngan Hol vIjatlhmeH DoyIchlan vIjaH."

Translation: I went to Germany in order to speak Klingon.

[mike-lima]

But the qepHom is over now...

[jdmcowan]

Which is why the English translates this in the past tense. Of course, those who didn't make it this year and are planning to go next year may prefer to translate it with the English future tense.

[E.T.Gregor]

tlhIngan Hol vIjatlhmeH DoyIchlan vIjaHlaH 'e' vItul...