Category Archives: Norway – the New Adventure

Today…

I remember the rain.  Or maybe it remembered me. I’m not sure which.  But it sort of fit the day. It wasn’t a heavy rain, but a mist that you couldn’t really see but made everything wet. Not too cold, … Continue reading

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I Think I Have It Figured Out

Last Thursday I discovered why people come to Norway – or stay here……. I’ve thought about this for some time, but now I’m sure.  Absolutely sure. It’s not the  people, or the sing-song lilt of the language, the skiing or … Continue reading

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My Norwegian New Year’s Eve

My story of New Years Eve actually begins on December 30th. My friend Sue and I were sitting at the dining room table, trying to figure out how to begin our recently acquired Hardanger embroidery kits.  They came with fabric, … Continue reading

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Wanderingquilter’s 2012 in review

Thank you, everyone who has visited my blog in the past year.  Thank you for your comments, making me really realize that there is someone out there and urging me to continue and to get better at this. Thank you … Continue reading

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Preparing For Christmas

Christmas is almost here – I lit the fourth Advent candle this morning when I had my breakfast.  And I just realized that I have never before in my entire life had to prepare for Christmas all alone. But I … Continue reading

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A Little Bit of Bergen

The end of October, friends came to visit from Oman.  It was Eid holiday there, and they thought they would get away from the heat.  Boy, they were in for a shock! They hadn’t been here 3 hours when we … Continue reading

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Check Out This Blog

A fellow Canadian, newly transplanted to Stavanger, has a blog I think you will like.  She is a real wordsmith. http://expatters.blogspot.no I would be reblogging her last post, but I’m not sure how. I hope you enjoy this.

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Today I was The Mechanic

Last week, I shovelled snow – acres of snow! My Mom taught me to do things for myself – and not just wait around for someone to help.  On the farm, if she had waited for my Dad to fix minor … Continue reading

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Evening In Stavanger

I took the train into Stavanger last night to hear Handel’s “Messiah” at the cathedral. Nothing breathes Christmas in the music world like this great oratorio, and I was so glad to be going with friends. The evening was still … Continue reading

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A Different Kind of Cruise

I love having visitors, because then I have the chance (and excuse) to go and see a lot of new things in Norway…….. and have in every place I have ever lived.  Why is it that we sit at home … Continue reading

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