The Weekend Sept 25-26 in 2010

Autumn is here at 60 degrees North. Chilly it is. Outside.
 
We cleaned up our Summer House and brought back food and clothes, did a little shopping and picked up Sölvi for Dinner in our Oslo Home. Felicia inspecting. She checked everything, even more closely than Airport Security;-)

Dinner was excellent:
 
French Burgundy Wineyard Snails, homemade Bread and Cremant de Bourgogne.
 
Quail
 
Even Felicia loves Quail
Cheeze, local Norwegian, and all but the Jarlsberg from small producers.
And BD gifts from Sölvi to Anna
 
And orchids as well.

Raspberries from our Summer House Garden and genuine Vanilla Ice Creme. 
 
Coffee etc (OK, we had a taste of Calvados)

Then we had Quizz to the Early Morning. Crazy Norwegians. The Cats fell asleep long before us.
 
Sunday afternoon, we relaxed in the Sunshine.
Very comfortable.

More to come…..

PhotoHunt 232: Natural. September 25, 2010

 
What’s more natural for mammals than to care for their babies, like Felicia cared for her kittens last year.

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Wordless Wednesday – Sept – 22- 2010

Who needs a Time Machine here?

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A Birthday Dinner – Anna 62

Monday, September 20 – 2010,
it was only Anna and papa at the Dinner Table. Silent. Only the sound of the Candle Lights and our own breath.
 
Until this was served- King Crab.
  
And the Champagne was opened and enjoyned. Moët et Chandon Imperial.

Crick – crack  - see how informal this BD celeb was. Just sooo relaxing. Food and beverages: Luxurious.
 
Then Chicken Breast was served with green peas warmed in real butter. And some fresh Tomatoes. Simple as that.
 
Red Wine for Anna. Sainte Estéphe – Medoc – France.
 
White Wine for Papa. Chablis 1er Cru.
 
Dessert? Panna Cotta.

Well, this was the official part of the celebration. We enjoyed an Evening just for the two of us. (Ok, then, the Cats were  here as well and got their part of the meal).

More posts to come….

Happy Birthday

to Anna, my wife and best friend.

 

September 20, 2010 , X2 years young

Photo Hunt: School

  

This is a School in NW Argentina – Quedabra del Toro Valley in the Salta Region. Most of the pupils have miles to walk to the School in high alltitudes. About 3000 meters above Sea level (9000 feet).

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Friday Fun – Sept 17 - 2010

 
Can you please keep your mouth shut?
 
What? Are you still trying to tell me something?
mmm  - You wanna eat me?
 
Oh NOOOO….

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY – Sept. 15 - 2010

 
Taken under the Iguazu Waterfalls. You better keep your mouth shut here.
 
I think the pictures tells more than words about this wild water trip.

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More posts from Iguazu Falls here 

PhotoHunt #230: Anniversary

I’m back again here on fascinating PhotoHunt. In the past weeks I’ve been busy posting from the fantastic OsloBG (Oslo Blog Gathering). You should have been here;-) Just scroll down to the present posts to have some ideas of the event.

This week I present the celebration for the Anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution, May 17th. Here from Oslo – Capital of Norway, founded 1000 years ago.
The parade in Oslo lasts for 2- 2/12 hours. It’s a Family day with lot’s of goodies and plays for the Kids.

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A Summer is over - some very good memories

The Summer of 2010 here in Norway is more or less over. Where we live, we have had a green winter, and August was the coldest and most Rainy in 28 years. Not one single day swimming. The Ocean was too cold or simply too many jellyfish the type that burns.

In spite of these facts, we have lot's of great memories, among them our trip to Istanbul and Southern Turkey  - in the Bodrum area.

Highlight #1 the OsloBG - The Oslo Blog Gathering in August - Here "behind the scenes"..

 We have collected some bottles from that exceptional event. As you might see (Click on the Photo), a very international collection of wines brought by Lifecruiser, Lazaza, RennyBA and DianeCA besides TorAa.
If you ponder: We did not drink all the bottles during one evening. LOL!

I must admit, it was hard to go back to work after our blog-friends went back to their respective homes around the globe. We had for some Days in a kind of Abstinence.

Missing the presence of the Global and friendly Blogger Community.
We will meet again;)

PS
Anna and Papa will visit some secret places during this Autumn/Fall.
Our Cats are doing well.
And I suddenly realized I've been a blogger since late August 2006.

Since that I've met some wonderful people from around the World.

People we will meet again and people we have not yet met in person so far.

More to come....

OsloBG – Day #1 - The Bloggers invade Oslo

Hi all blog friends and –lovers. Here are some photos from the first day of the wonderful Oslo Blog Gathering, organized by RennyBA with assistance from his charming wife DianeCa and Visit Oslo and First Millenium Hotel. Below is some photos taken during the Oslo Mini-sightseeing. Let the pictures talk for them selfes. Click to enlarge.

Vigeland Sculpture Park



 



Holmenkollen Ski Jump – would you dare to jump out here with skies?

 
Oslo will host The 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
See you in Oslo 23 February - 6 March 2011


Reception in City Hall hosted by Mayor of Oslo: Fabian Stang

Must be properly dressed . . .

When chatting with the Mayor . . .

. . . in Oslo City Hall

By the way: Anna and I was married in this room;)

After the reception – happy bloggers

If you scroll down, you will experience the OsloBG event from day to day.
There will blog gatherings somewhere next year as well. Will you show up?  Recommended