Ruben - Jan 29-1968 - May 18-2008

My dear Son Ruben,
it's hard to believe for your Son, Parents, Family and all your Friends that you died on May 18, 2008, just passed the age of 40. In your own home. Probably by Heart problems. We hope you passed away without any hurt.

We will arrange a Funeral your style and allways at January 29 we'll have a gathering in the memory of you - friends and family. The symbol in the announcement will be a Pigeon and the Sun.

Here is the last photo I took of you. When you read your own poem to me on my 63 B D last April.
Your grandma was impressed both by the words and your performance. So were we all.

Excuse me, my dear Ruben, papa is crying, loudly. I'm gonna miss you. Like all the rest of us. Friends and Family.
Ingelin is back from Hong Kong and Mats is coming from Michigan - here in Oslo.
The memorial will take place at Kampen kirke, Monday May 26 at 1300, then at "Lompa". Wish you could have joined us.

papa

Candy and Cold National Day

Candy - a mix of sweets and having a great time
We did wake up this morning - if not?
- Thus this post - lucky 4 U and also for you and everybody that have access and read these humble lines.

May 17 is the Norwegian National Day . Our Constitutional declaration of May 17, 1814.

As told in my former post: Weather. That really matters here-
First thing to do in the Morning?

The Fireplace. We need heat

Flags - it's the Norwegian - 2008 - In spite of the Rain and heavy wind. ( took me 3 hours to see them without wind for the Photo to be taken -that's for you, my dear readers)

Rosa - outside? no no

Felicia - outside? No No

Fleurs de Lis


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Have a great and positev time to come

Hugs - Baisses - kramar - klemmer

Contrasts .- May 17 - National Day Norway

Hello,
my dear reader

The Month of May gives us great contrasts here in Norway, when talking about Climate. From South to North.
The Sun has taken over more or less the whole 24 hours of Night and Day. But, we do not know the weather. Our Constitunional Day is at May 17. Which means we all can remember from year to year. What clothing to wear and what's not to wear.
Last year it was a very Sunny Day (Oslo) with a good temperature around 22-25 C ( 72-77F) here in the Oslo area. This year, we do expect snow in the hills only 200 meters above sea level (630 feet) -

Cold wind from the North came in this (Friday) afternoon.

Here you can see 2 pics, which proofs that fact. Remark the "artificial sky" - which allways tells:
Weather change. Yeah. We feel it. And our fireplace have been in use since early this afternoon.

View Southwards

View to the Islands Eastwards - both Photos taken just minutes after our arrival back from Work. Ten minutes later, heavy Rain. We stayed indoor. Just now, when I do post this, it's not raining, but it's more to come. In one way, that's positive for the garden. But when it's close to freezing point: No-No-No
- We have brought our herbs and flowers indoor.

Last years Norwegian National Day

PS. Please go and visit our one and only Mrs Lifecruiser on May 17. Why? Simply because Mr Lifecruiser do have his Birthday - on the Norwegian National Day.

((we did call him 2 minutes after midnight - lol)

Apple Blossom Time 2008 - Norway

Here you see our youngest Apple Tree at Blossom in May 2008 ( Thursday May 13, when we returned from Work). It's situated close to the Road, and people sneak to have one of these sweet and juicy apples in the Autumn/Fall. Even the Postman. LOL. That's Ok. We eat the Apples fresh and make Chutney out of the rest. If there is still more, Anna brings them to School for her students that lives downtown Oslo, or they at School make Apple Pies.

Wordless Wednesday

PS. Do you know what Nation that do have National Day on Saturday, May 17?

Hungry Cat or Chef?

Hello, please send me some ingredients. I wanna cook. And prepare Coffee for you

Well, it was a great, secret Meal
Have to run out. I'm Dating. Purr-purr
More Cats on Tuesdays at Gattinas

From Spring to Summer - in one Week

When I was young, I do (think to) remember the Spring lasted for a month or two.
The last years it just arrived. The Spring. And before I have felt this beautiful Season when the Snow did melting, the Spring Creeks, the Bird songs, the Flowers that did come to sight through the Snow , it's gone. In one Weeek. It's Summer. In one Week;D.

Last weeks view up the Hills from our platform upwards the rocksThis weeks view. See the changes?

Tulips. The Deers did not find them. But the other morning we allmost hit them (Two Deers) at the Road early in the Morning. Beautiful animals.

We have been busy. New Flowers. And Herbs.

Our Cats are mating. Mieooooww. Yes, you know the "singing". Here is Felicia's fav
Have a great Week to come. We will be back to work on Tuesday.

PhotoHunt Saturday May 10-2008: ANYone needs it

Need I say more than ANYone can use these Paperrolls?

More interesting ANY here - an exciting theme