COLD DARK ROOM

[Bambam1989]

Quiet in here today!

We went on a boat trip round Oslo Fjord today, basically the natural harbour around the city which contains many islands.

With the sun out and a day off, it seemed like the whole of Oslo had headed for the coastline and was sunbathing and swimming. I can’t honestly think the sea temperature was very warm, but nobody seemed to mind.

Every fountain, pond and lake seemed to have kids in it today. In Health & Safety conscious Britain, we’d have signs up telling people to stay out, but not here

Some views from the boat trip

The opera house is supposedly based on a glacier
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The church-like building is actually a lighthouse and still used
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Every home has a bathing hut
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And this afternoon we went to the National Museum and Art Gallery.

Probably most famous Norwegian artist is Edvard Munch ... and The Scream
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There were other works by him that I much preferred; some it is very disturbing though.

Munch is one of my favorite artists. You can't look at his works without feeling something.. although that feeling might not be a positive one!

 

[CarolM]

Warm/hot compress??

We have actually been doing that the whole day. Have been using warm green tea bags. And it has helped to bring the swelling down.

 

[CarolM]

Quiet in here today!

We went on a boat trip round Oslo Fjord today, basically the natural harbour around the city which contains many islands.

With the sun out and a day off, it seemed like the whole of Oslo had headed for the coastline and was sunbathing and swimming. I can’t honestly think the sea temperature was very warm, but nobody seemed to mind.

Every fountain, pond and lake seemed to have kids in it today. In Health & Safety conscious Britain, we’d have signs up telling people to stay out, but not here

Some views from the boat trip

The opera house is supposedly based on a glacier
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The church-like building is actually a lighthouse and still used
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Every home has a bathing hut
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And this afternoon we went to the National Museum and Art Gallery.

Probably most famous Norwegian artist is Edvard Munch ... and The Scream
View attachment 240007

There were other works by him that I much preferred; some it is very disturbing though.

It has been quiet in here. But it is sunday, probably the reason why. Your pictures are awesome as usual. Looks like you are having a good time.

 

[CarolM]

I've got the blahs today. I think I'll be taking the day off. I've got a load of clothes in the washing machine, and I still have to get tortoise food prepared, but after I feed, clean up and water them I think I'll vegetate in my recliner. Of course that may all change once I get outside and start moving around. Supposed to be a pretty nice day, and it looks like the sun is shining. We'll see. . .

The washing took me far longer than anticipated and I am exhausted now. So I am vegetating for the rest of evening as well.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Sunday all. Hot hot muggy VERY muggy humid here in Maryland today, maybe rest of the week. High 80’s, close to 100 percent humidity, thunder showers, interrmittent scorching sunshine. Morning gardening done, much more yesterday when it was a tad cooler. Our Sully loves to exit his warm hut during the thundershowers.. and chow down the hot, warm wer grass n weeds.

Hmmm. A tortoises heavenly conditions.

 

[CarolM]

Just regular spring weather here. Nice, but not too hot.

The best kind of weather. Not too cold and not too hot. Just right.

 

[DE42]

Rain rain rain. :/

 

[Yvonne G]

It has been quiet in here. But it is sunday, probably the reason why. Your pictures are awesome as usual. Looks like you are having a good time.

There aren't too many of us U.S. CDR'ers, but it's a holiday week-end for us here. Maybe we're away for the week-end.

 

[Yvonne G]

Rain rain rain. :/

Well, heck! But then, seems like all you were doing was staying inside anyway, so it doesn't matter? JK of course. I like to wind you up. Did it work?

 

[DE42]

Well, heck! But then, seems like all you were doing was staying inside anyway, so it doesn't matter? JK of course. I like to wind you up. Did it work?

Well you have a point really. But it's always better to have the option to go do something.

 

[Kristoff]

Oh dear. But if they are asking you to help it must mean that you are good at what you do. Good luck with those stress levels and the event. Remember to have fun as well.

Thank you for putting it in a positive way. Can’t wait till next weekend (another festival) is over.

 

[Kristoff]

Quiet in here today!

We went on a boat trip round Oslo Fjord today, basically the natural harbour around the city which contains many islands.

With the sun out and a day off, it seemed like the whole of Oslo had headed for the coastline and was sunbathing and swimming. I can’t honestly think the sea temperature was very warm, but nobody seemed to mind.

Every fountain, pond and lake seemed to have kids in it today. In Health & Safety conscious Britain, we’d have signs up telling people to stay out, but not here

Some views from the boat trip

The opera house is supposedly based on a glacier
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The church-like building is actually a lighthouse and still used
View attachment 240003

Every home has a bathing hut
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And this afternoon we went to the National Museum and Art Gallery.

Probably most famous Norwegian artist is Edvard Munch ... and The Scream
View attachment 240007

There were other works by him that I much preferred; some it is very disturbing though.

Back to my theory that the Norwegians had great explorers mostly because they couldn’t wait to get out — I believe Munch depicts the one Norwegian who couldn’t get away... [emoji85] [emoji23]

 

[Maro2Bear]

Walker’s owner Len reminded me that i havent updated my Sullys page in some time. Just did that and added this pix of Sully out enjoying the sun, heat, humidity, and fresh everything! Pile of Rose of Sharon and Mulberry leaves for a snack.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all.


I understand there were huge storms for 4 hours back in the UK last night. I await news from our children.

I think they missed my area - or I slept right through which is highly unlikely as every little creak wakes me.
My nephew did say they had some thunder in their village about 10 miles away.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning, roommates!
One more event with the Russian moms for me today. They asked me to help with the organization. I must be allergic to these ladies in general, because my stress levels shoot up just thinking about it

They must think highly of you so try to have fun!

 

[Lyn W]

Quiet in here today!

We went on a boat trip round Oslo Fjord today, basically the natural harbour around the city which contains many islands.

With the sun out and a day off, it seemed like the whole of Oslo had headed for the coastline and was sunbathing and swimming. I can’t honestly think the sea temperature was very warm, but nobody seemed to mind.

Every fountain, pond and lake seemed to have kids in it today. In Health & Safety conscious Britain, we’d have signs up telling people to stay out, but not here

Some views from the boat trip

The opera house is supposedly based on a glacier
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View attachment 240002

The church-like building is actually a lighthouse and still used
View attachment 240003

Every home has a bathing hut
View attachment 240004

View attachment 240005

And this afternoon we went to the National Museum and Art Gallery.

Probably most famous Norwegian artist is Edvard Munch ... and The Scream
View attachment 240007

There were other works by him that I much preferred; some it is very disturbing though.

What a beautiful place.
The opera house looks like it's waiting to be launched into the harbour!
Maybe they will when they do the Pirates of Penzance or a performance of Handel's Water Music

 

[Lyn W]

There aren't too many of us U.S. CDR'ers, but it's a holiday week-end for us here. Maybe we're away for the week-end.

Holiday weekend here too - for Whitsun Bank Holiday and half term for schools!!!

 

[Bambam1989]

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.
I been doing yard work today. Weedeating and trimming bushes, now it's time for some lemonade.

 

[Lyn W]

Good evening/afternoon to one and all.
It's very muggy here but no storms in my area yet - I love a good thunderstorm so hope we do have one.
I hope you are all having pleasant Sundays.

 

[Lyn W]

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.
I been doing yard work today. Weedeating and trimming bushes, now it's time for some lemonade.

Well deserved by the sound of it - straight from the fridge and nice and cold with ice.
I think I'll have an ice lolly!