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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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A Walk in the Park (Literally)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Wednesday, Snoopy and I took a long walk.  It was -7 C, but there wasn’t much wind.  There is a lake called Mosvatnet very close to our apartment – so close we can see it from the windows. The path … Continue reading →

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A Walk to Stavanger Port

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Last Tuesday, I braved the icy streets and walked into central Stavanger. Monday, our first day here, I thought it enough to find two grocery stores close to home.  Now, I was setting out to explore my new home town.  … Continue reading →

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