Monthly Archives: February 2012

In Search of the Sun

Posted on February 28, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Stavanger is a very cloudy city – and often those clouds leak.  Other times, they just reach down to kiss the ground, leaving you wondering just what the blob across the street really is.  Being on the North Sea, that … Continue reading →

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At the Stavanger Museum

Posted on February 28, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

There are quite a few museums in Stavanger – David found a list of them and their open hours on the internet Saturday morning. In the off-season, they have quite short hours – some only open for 5 hours on … Continue reading →

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Sewing Again! Yay.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

I finally got my sewing machine back – after being without it for almost 4 weeks, our air shipment has arrived. I lovingly unpacked it, and all the other bits and bobs that go with quilting, last Thursday.  Friday, I … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Woods

Posted on February 21, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

This morning, the sun was shining – no trace of rain.  That is good, as the ground is positively saturated.  Snoopy and I took advantage of the lovely weather to walk around the lake. It was amazing how many things … Continue reading →

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Snowy Sunday – The Drive To Egersund.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Yesterday was a crazy day, weather-wise.  When we walked the dog this morning, we went through the snow/sun cycle about three times in 3 1/2 miles – changing from big, fluffy snowballs to tiny, hard pellets.  After the melting and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Drive…. February 12

Posted on February 13, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Last Sunday was a lovely sunny, warm day – temperatures above zero C and a perfect day to do some exploring.  After a short walk with Snoopy, we three piled into the car and headed out. And I took my … Continue reading →

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Snoopy Got Wet…..

Posted on February 13, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

and so did I! Today it is dull and rainy – typical Stavanger winter weather.  I had to go down to the Tax Office to take in a letter confirming my degree – and I decided to combine it with … Continue reading →

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At the Archaeological Museum

Posted on February 9, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

I went Wednesday morning to a meeting of an expat group called People Who Connect. We met at the local Archaeological museum.  David and I visited it on the weekend, and read all the signs in English, and learned a … Continue reading →

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A Visit to A Twelfth Century Cathedral

Posted on February 7, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Great shades of “Pillars of the Earth”!   Just after reading the book and seeing the TV series, here I am in a real, honest-to-goodness 12th century cathedral.  Wow! Stavanger Cathedral was started in 1123 – 1128 by Bishop Reinhald (or … Continue reading →

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Snowy Day in Stavanger

Posted on February 6, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Friday morning I woke up to snow – thick, fluffy snow. Wow – it’s been a long time since that happened.  I had a busy morning planned, so Snoopy and I went out for our walk fairly early.  I thought … Continue reading →

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