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Falling in love 26 Aug 2013 | 10:13 pm
I will tell all very very soon (probably tomorrow), but I need some rest and some Doctor Who, not necessarily in that order! Because, yes, I gone and done it again: climbed up and down some %#$@* Norw...
Photo on Sunday 21 25 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Did you know about how the Lamborghini cars came into being? No? I will tell you then... Mr Lamborghini was an Italian who had made his fortune making and selling tractors. But just having a fortune ...
'Animal' 22 Aug 2013 | 08:30 am
I think I may have mentioned the occasional animal walking in front of my car or bus. I've had sheep in front of the bus, cows in front of my car, deer crossing the road and of course plenty of birds....
Death Comes to Pemberley 21 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
I love the books of Jane Austen (apart from Northanger Abbey, can't seem to get the hang of it) and have read several adaptations, prequels and sequels. So, when I saw this one, I knew I had to get it...
Escapologists 20 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Sheep is on the left side of the road As I was walking along the road on Sunday, I all of a sudden saw a sheep. Now, it's not so unusual to see a sheep in this here neighbourhood, but this one was on...
Fresh air 19 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Now, you know I live in a cottage in the Norwegian countryside. I have shown you photos of said cottage, both inside and outside and even showed you my garden! I haven't however, shown you anything el...
Photo on Sunday 20 18 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Autumn is starting to set in. Days are getting shorter. Schools will be starting in earnest tomorrow. And the first geese are making their way south!
Doesn't time fly? 16 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
The first time I saw her was when she was about 4 months old. She was due to be christened and I was asked to be one of her godmothers. When she was about four, I took her to the zoo in Bristol. When ...
Herman's mackerels 15 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Herman needed a hobby. So, he bought a fishing pole. Went fishing in the North Sea (or the Sound of Karm). Caught a few fish. Gave me some, because I had invited him for apple pie. To which he had arr...
'Blue' 15 Aug 2013 | 04:19 am
No, this isn't a photo of Norway. This is a photo I took (or my sister, I am not quite sure) when I was in the Netherlands in May. It's quite easy to spot the difference: Norway has mountains and hill...
