Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bicycles Ready…… Lets Go!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

We have enjoyed over a week of warm, sunny weather.  Sunday was billed as the last of the 20+C weather, so we decided now was the time for another long ride.  Rather than going overland, up hills and down, we … Continue reading →

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The First Step

Posted on May 22, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

to getting my Norwegian drivers’ license is taking a lesson……… that was this morning. One and a half hours behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo.  Nifty little car, with a few really cool bells and whistles – like automatic … Continue reading →

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On A Roll

Posted on May 21, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Yesterday morning (Sunday), before the long bike ride, I put up my design wall.  With David busy on work that needed to be finished (why does work have to extend into weekends?), I got my hammer and hooks, and set … Continue reading →

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Never Thought I Could Do It!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Today, David and I cycled for 22.8 miles….. yes, that’s MILES. And over 300 feet in elevation (some of it many times). And I can still walk! Come on, says he. Lets just go to the War Museum – after … Continue reading →

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Norwegian National Day – May 17

Posted on May 19, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

“Gratulere med dagen!” rang through the air as Norway celebrated it’s 98th year as a free and independent nation. And they DO know how to celebrate. In true Norwegian style, Thursday was rainy – to be exact, the second straight … Continue reading →

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The Ice Is Broken!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Ever since we moved into the house the beginning of March, it’s been as if there was a force field across the sewing room door that I couldn’t break through. Once I had my fabric and other things unpacked, I … Continue reading →

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Another Early Morning Walk.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

The great thing about having a dog is that you HAVE to get out and walk.  The rotten thing about it is, however, that you HAVE to go, even if you don’t want to, or are tired, or it’s totally … Continue reading →

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At The Candle Factory

Posted on May 15, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Did you know that a candle making factory is called a chandlery?  I didn’t. The Byrkjedal Candle factory was once a cheese dairy, established by local farmers in the early 1920s. They produced well renowned cheeses until 1978.  In 1988, … Continue reading →

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Somehow….

Posted on May 11, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Thursday’s rain just took the spunk out of me, especially cycling home from the train station.  I knew my bike helmet wasn’t water proof, but hadn’t thought of rain dripping off my nose while I was riding. That was the … Continue reading →

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Little Things….

Posted on May 6, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

make such a difference, when you stop to think about them.  Small changes in life that you hardly notice – or you go into kicking and screaming. May 6th.  We awoke to snow on the roof tops.  Now, the temperature … Continue reading →

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