COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

So, let me try again to share a few postcards... Now one at a time.
The city of Aarhus is located on the East coast of Jutland Peninsula and connected to the island of Zealand (where Roskilde and Copenhagen are located) by the Great Belt Bridge. Before the bridge was completed in 1998, people used a ferry service.
Here’s a snap from the train as we’re crossing the bridge.

 

[Kristoff]

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, owing to its industrial post and a good university. It’s also a very green city (like all Danish cities), with a sprawling Botanical Garden in the center. The open-air Den Gamle By (“The Old Town”) museum showcases Danish homes and shops from the 18th to 20th century and is much favored by the royal family.
Here’s a replica of a book shop owned by H.C. Andersen’s family for a couple of generations:


In this 18th century pharmacy, an interactive avatar will ask you about your ailments and recommend treatment in accordance with medical practices of the time:


They also had a classic car show that weekend. The Crown Prince apparently visited in his automobile the day before we did.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, owing to its industrial post and a good university. It’s also a very green city (like all Danish cities), with a sprawling Botanical Garden in the center. The open-air Den Gamle By (“The Old Town”) museum showcases Danish homes and shops from the 18th to 20th century and is much favored by the royal family.
Here’s a replica of a book shop owned by H.C. Andersen’s family for a couple of generations:
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In this 18th century pharmacy, an interactive avatar will ask you about your ailments and recommend treatment in accordance with medical practices of the time:
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They also had a classic car show that weekend. The Crown Prince apparently visited in his automobile the day before we did.
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Very neat....thanks for sharing yet another adventure!

 

[JoesMum]

The photos are brilliant Lena

 

[Kristoff]

Another landmark in Aarhus is the cathedral dating back to the 12th century. Selfie time:


Of the more modern sights is a glass skywalk 27 meters above the street. Daughter has no fear of heights, obviously :


The day we arrived, Saturday, coincided with super-hot (for DK) 27C weather, the Pride Parade, and a street festival. We finished the tour by visiting the Endless Connection fountain near the harbor. The installation consists of three imperfect “circles” shooting up water at different times and from a few centimeters up to 2 meters, so you could walk inside the fountain like inside a labyrinth.



And just for laughs, a rather (in)famous station, among English speakers, about half way along this train line:

 

[Momof4]

I just don't want to make an outdoor one because I well be selling out and moving eventually. Most likely in a year. That's why I want an indoor one.

Dan, what about just buying cinder blocks and making a big area? If you have an area against the house you would have to buy less block. They are super cheap. Then just make a secure screened top.

When you move you can just leave it or turn it into a garden bed for the next tenants.

 

[CarolM]

I had to wean myself off painkillers... never got as far as sleeping tablets fortunately.

Like you, I felt they weren’t actually doing much and when I needed to take them was because I needed the tablet, not because the pain needed it.

Doing it under medical supervision is probably better than how I did it. I went cold turkey and felt really ill for about a week.

Ye. Not feeling great at the moment, I must admit. I am hurting and I seem to be getting a cold as well. Maybe not the best time to do this. But I also think your idea about seeing a doc might be a good idea. We will see how it goes. I think I will take a sleeping tablet tonight so that I can get a decent sleep and will skip the pain tablets. If I am really sore tomorrow morning I will take one in the morning. I figure if I can push the time between taking them that should help get me off them.

 

[CarolM]

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, owing to its industrial post and a good university. It’s also a very green city (like all Danish cities), with a sprawling Botanical Garden in the center. The open-air Den Gamle By (“The Old Town”) museum showcases Danish homes and shops from the 18th to 20th century and is much favored by the royal family.
Here’s a replica of a book shop owned by H.C. Andersen’s family for a couple of generations:
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In this 18th century pharmacy, an interactive avatar will ask you about your ailments and recommend treatment in accordance with medical practices of the time:
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They also had a classic car show that weekend. The Crown Prince apparently visited in his automobile the day before we did.
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That is so interesting. I really don't know how you and Linda always remember so much. I also didn't know that they had a royal family. Oopsie!! Beautifil photos as always.

 

[CarolM]

Another landmark in Aarhus is the cathedral dating back to the 12th century. Selfie time:
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Of the more modern sights is a glass skywalk 27 meters above the street. Daughter has no fear of heights, obviously :
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The day we arrived, Saturday, coincided with super-hot (for DK) 27C weather, the Pride Parade, and a street festival. We finished the tour by visiting the Endless Connection fountain near the harbor. The installation consists of three imperfect “circles” shooting up water at different times and from a few centimeters up to 2 meters, so you could walk inside the fountain like inside a labyrinth.
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And just for laughs, a rather (in)famous station, among English speakers, about half way along this train line:
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Love the selfie photo. And the infamous station pic as well.[emoji1] [emoji1]

 

[CarolM]

Well I am calling it a night. So sleep tight and sweet dreams everyone. [emoji8]

 

[DE42]

Dan, what about just buying cinder blocks and making a big area? If you have an area against the house you would have to buy less block. They are super cheap. Then just make a secure screened top.

When you move you can just leave it or turn it into a garden bed for the next tenants.

That's an idea.

 

[Kristoff]

Ye. Not feeling great at the moment, I must admit. I am hurting and I seem to be getting a cold as well. Maybe not the best time to do this. But I also think your idea about seeing a doc might be a good idea. We will see how it goes. I think I will take a sleeping tablet tonight so that I can get a decent sleep and will skip the pain tablets. If I am really sore tomorrow morning I will take one in the morning. I figure if I can push the time between taking them that should help get me off them.

That’s tough, especially when it’s your cold season. Hope you can see a doc about this...

 

[Kristoff]

Well I am calling it a night. So sleep tight and sweet dreams everyone. [emoji8]

Sleep well, Carol! [emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

Good night from me, too. It’s a day off — Constitution Day — tomorrow (Denmark is a constitutional monarchy). We might go giant-hunting with daughter: https://thomasdambo.com/works/forgotten-giants/

 

[Momof4]

@yvonneG

Yvonne , I love my new mop!! I just used it!
Thank you for the recommendation!! It’s so easy to use too!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Oh dear This doesn't sound good at all.

Yeah, I know. He finally came and I gave him a mini tour of the Russians and where the Hermanni was living. I gave him Chris's care sheet and told him if he has ANY tortoise related questions please feel free to call me. After I put the tortoise in a box for him he said, "So this turtle doesn't like water?" Naturally, I told him the TORTOISE doesn't swim. He needs water to drink, but not water to swim in. Yipes!

 

[Yvonne G]

I am watching the good doctor and it is about twins who were joined. The doctors separated them but things are going wrong and now it seems the one twin is dying. So of course I am balling my eyes out.

Aw shoot, darn it!!!!! I love that show. Has it re-started the new season? How did I miss that. Darn it!

 

[Yvonne G]

@yvonneG

Yvonne , I love my new mop!! I just used it!
Thank you for the recommendation!! It’s so easy to use too!!

YES! (fist pump!!) And once you figure it out, you can wring it out a little or a lot, depending upon what you're looking to do. Best mop ever.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Yeah, I know. He finally came and I gave him a mini tour of the Russians and where the Hermanni was living. I gave him Chris's care sheet and told him if he has ANY tortoise related questions please feel free to call me. After I put the tortoise in a box for him he said, "So this turtle doesn't like water?" Naturally, I told him the TORTOISE doesn't swim. He needs water to drink, but not water to swim in. Yipes!

Hmmmmm, fingers crossed. Sounds like a follow-up call is needed in a week or three. But, you’ve done alot..can’t do it all.

 

[Bambam1989]

Hey everyone. Popping in to say hi!
I've been making Clunker an outdoor enclosure [emoji33] on my own!
Until now I've just been using some 4x4s and big pipes as a tort corral. But there has been a hawk hanging around and I'm afraid to get further than 10ft away from my tort.. it sits in a tree and looks right at him[emoji15]
I'll post a pic on Clunker's thread when it's done.
O I forgot to post Clunker's weight this weekend, I'll go do that now[emoji1]