Saturday, April 02, 2011

Papa meeting Blogfriends and was Driver….

This Weekend Ginnie (In Soul) and Astrid are in Oslo, Norway. A dream have come true: We have met face to face.  At last. It's great to meet Blogfriends.

In fact, we have written about such an event since long. And when we met – well, as Ginnie said: You are even better in real life than on the Internet and visa versa
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My dear readers who have experienced the same, you do know we are known via our blogs and comments before we meet in blood and flesh. Which means we do not start from zero but are “Family” before we share hugs and look into our eyes and talk about everything that matters for each of us.

Friday afternoon Anna and me went the small 25 km from our winterhome to Renny’s and Diane’s place. The visit and the “Program” was well planned, at least as well and flexible as is needed when visiting Oslo this time of Spring.
Dinner - Starter 
We stayed overnight and had a first class dinner and lot’s of talking. In fact we talked about everything, but our talks and meanings seems not to rescue the world from unpleasent situations in a short perspective. But as bloggers, we can to a lot;-)
Dinner - Cod with Sandefiord Butter  - bacon - Carrots and Almond Potetoes 
Cod as main dish – with Carrots, bacon and Almond Potatoes and of course Sandefiord Butter (a kind of Sauce Hollandaise)
Dinner - delicious 
We wondered if Ginnie and Astrid would like it. Did they?
Breakfast 
Saturday breakfast. Anna is there as well;-)

Saturday we had planned to visit the peninsula in Oslo (Bygdöy) where papa grew up and lived for 30 years. We went out, without Anna who had to leave back to our Winter Home, to feed the Cats and all what’s needed to do in a Home. While Papa was the Driver for Ginnie, Astrid, Diane and Renny.
Seamen War Monument 1 
First target: The Museums at Bygdöynes (Bygdöy Headland).
We started outside to see the Monuments (Here the Tribute to the Norwegian Merchandise seamen who died for the Allience in the combat against the Nazis)Seamen War Monument - Ginnie and Renny
RennyBA explains the text written in Norwegian for Ginnie.Astrid shoots Boats 
From here you normally have a very good view into downtown Oslo and the inner part of the Oslofiord. But not this Saturday: Fog.  Only about 100 meters (110 yards) at the most we could see. But that’s exciting for Photography. Here Astrid in action.
Kontiki Museum - Sculpture 
First we did visit the Kontiki Museum,
Kontiki Museum Ra 2 - 2 
…. where you also will find the Papyros Boat Ra 2,
Kontiki Museum - Easter Island Cave mask 
…. remedies from Napa Rui (Easter Island)  like these
Kontiki Museum - Easter Island Cave Man 
… found in a cave besides the Kontiki raft.  And even from excavations in Peru.
Kontiki Museum - Polynesian Boat 
A very special museum you would not believe to find in Norway.

But just 10-15 seconds walking distance away, it’s a museum you might expect to find in Oslo, Norway:
Fram - The Ship Bell
The Polar Ship Fram Museum

Why is this so special? Why should you visit?
First of all: The first Ship ever to go to both the Antartica and the Artic. Here you will learn, with excellent documentations, Photos and facts about the first expeditions to the globes extremeties around the North and South Pole. And the Northern Islands of Canada and Russia.
Fram - Steering deck 
You can board the Ship and see how they lived and how they entertained during years out in Polar environments more than 100 years ago. The Fram was special constructed for Polar expedition. Papa thinks it’s a blast and surprise of a Museum.
Fram - Ginnie and Astrid photographing 
PS. You do not meet Polar Climate inside the Museum. Just opposite. Just ask Ginnie;-)
Inuit water way sign - gift from Canada to Norway 
Well, after these two exciting Museums plus outdoor exhibitions, we went to the Car, and papa, the driver turned the key to start his car. Dead. Dead and dead. Not a sound.
Ducks 
Papa felt like a silly Duck – the two of them even asked papa for food. He needed help to start his Car. Not hungry Ducks;-)
In vain. So papa’s blogger friends had to take the bus to the next museum. So keep on looking for the reports from Papas blog-friends. You’ll find their url’s at top of this post.
Contrasts - new and old
Cruiseliner in Fog
…. while papa waited for assitance to start his car (That took about 1 hour),  some Photos were taken while waiting. The Fog slowly went allmost away.
The King 
And papa even could see the King.  Ja, that’s the name of this building.
The message  from Sserviceman was clear: "You need a new Starter".
Papa will fixe as soon as the servicestations opens next week.

Well, papa, the Driver, missed the tour at the Outdoor Cultural Museum  and headed right home. Even the Dinner was spoiled.

Papa has visited this Museum since very young several times. We boys knew how to enter without paying. And besides: Only 2 minutes away. LOL.

But, papa will meet his blog friends again in Oslo on Sunday. But then he will go by Train;-)

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Blogger Meeting - first meeting

My dear readers do know Anna and Papa went for a long drive at the European Highways the past weeks (6400 km - 4000 Miles). Besides meeting Family and old friends, the goal was the blogger-meeting in Southern France.

Here you see Claudie and Pierre. The Host for the Blogger-meeting.

Here are some more photos. From the first meeting.


Mr and Mrs Lifecruiser arrived at the Marseille Provence International Airport.
Mrs and Mr Lifecruiser, Jerome, husband of Claudies sister, Pierre and Claudie.


From left to right. Mr and Mrs Lifecruiser, RennyBA, Anna and Claudie.

We were served a wonderful meal when we arrived.

Number 3 from left is, click here. Her story.

When in France, do as the locals....

More to come from Papa's Vacation and meeting with wonderful blog-friends and other special ... from around Europe.

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Diane CA has Birthday - Friday January 23

It's all about true friendship.
Like my friend Hakon wrote, until now his only blogpost: What is a friend?
I did nor realize until a year ago


This post is dedicated Diane.

First time Anna and papa first time met Diane together was rather special.
We were invited to visit RenneyBA and Diane's wonderful leisurehome in Mariestad. Some 6 hours driving into Sweden from Oslo, Norway.
Papa had met Diane before. During professional arrangements where Renny was one of my Speakers. But Anna and Diane had never met before.
We picked up Renny and Diane at at local Train station. Better to use one Car than 2. See the point?
Diane and Anna start talking at once and so they continued the whole 6 hrs trip and the rest of the weekend.

See, they shopped together.
OK, they both slept a bit during the return to Oslo.

We learned to know a very special, wise and giving person that weekend some years ago.

This Friday is her Birthday.
The photos that follows are just a few from our quality time together.

Here Mr Lifecruiser, RennyBA, Anna, Tor, Diane and Mrs Lifecruiser

We have had lot's of fun together, even challenged our Skills. Anna seems to be concentrated.

What can be more heavenly than be served Premium Cheeze by ladies like this?

I think you have some ideas about "our good life". Just relaxing and eating and playing and ziping Wine.
The next morning:

Rent a Bike. Diane and Renny are here.

OK, after crossing the Island by Bike, it was Lunch Time.
OMG. Papa is there as well. Z that pale in front;))?


Do not forget to salute Diane here Even though she is now about to reach a new Milestone.
Her next BD.

PS.More Photos to be posted when my PC is back to normal

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Papa is still going strong and are alive

Yes, I'm alive. Written som personal e-mails/Twitters/Facebook. Been "half"-chatting with my youngest Son in MI. It's going positive for his MILF. Her treatment has been tough. Lost her hair, but she seems to cope and overcome. God Bless her.

Posted 5 Photos here

The week to come will be extremely busy. But, at the end of the Week I'll meet some friends you might know:
Renny - 3 years as blogger and among the rated top 3 i Europe
Diane - Renny's wonderful wife
Lifecruiser - our cybercruise captain - now back in Norway again
Gunnar - an amazing person who will be my key-note speaker on Thursday

Have a great week to come
(and excuse my present absent - it's very hard for me - but the good thing is:
I'll return - just cheer me up)

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Sunday on the Platform

It's hard to believe, Sunday a week ago:

Look who were here at our Summerhouse platform - Marjolein - Mrs Lifecruiser - RennyBA - Mr Lifecruiser - Anna (behind unseen: Wim) and DianeCA

We had a good conversation the day after 3x20

And could still smile and laugh like Diane - and Wim had a Cigar. And Papa? He took the Photos.

Farewell to our dear friends from Holland and Diane and the Driver (RennyBA of course)

What then to do but exploring the Norwegian Jungle - Mrs and Mr Lifecruiser on a new expedition into the unknown

... and relaxed and enjoyed the Sunshine after a rough time into Norwegian wilderness. LOL.

A week have passed. We have lot's of exciting memories given from Anna's precious and wonderful guests. We will allways remember.

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