Category Archives: Norway – the New Adventure

I Hate Slugs!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

I’ve never lived in a place where it rains as much as here in Norway.  I’ve never lived where you can go for two weeks without ever seeing the sun once.  I’ve never lived where Rhododendrons grow. And I’ve never … Continue reading →

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That’s One BIG Ship!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Friday, the Queen Mary 2 was in Stavanger harbour. A group of aspiring photographers, myself included, gathered to take photos.  It’s the first “photo walk” that I have attended as they began about the time we went on summer holidays. … Continue reading →

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Back To The Vet…… Follow The Rules!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

This morning Snoopy and I walked to the vet so he could have his second worm treatment…… doesn’t sound like much, but there is a story here. Norway requires that if a dog travels into another country, he is to … Continue reading →

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Back in Norway and Ready to Write

Posted on August 16, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

It seems to have been a long summer.  We began with company June 23, spent an eventful July in Canada, and my sister visited for two weeks when we returned to Norway. Since Sunday, I’ve just been trying to re-enter … Continue reading →

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Off To Canada

Posted on June 27, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

We’ve been crazy busy lately getting ready for our annual trip back home. Company, cleaning..cousins staying in our house while we are gone…. Quilt all finished. Laundry almost done. Several posts partly finished, awaiting photos. Hoping to check in while … Continue reading →

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Flor og Fjære – The Palm Tree Island

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

On Tuesday, May 29th, I had the good fortune to be part of the group that toured Flor og Fjære. It is the only palm-tree island in the North Sea….. and it is beyond imagination.  I know – you are … Continue reading →

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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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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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