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| 17th August 2008 fran henschke | Cuckoo Clock - From: Frankfurt Great cuckoo clock Allison. In which shop did you buy it? |
| 14th August 2008 M E C | A couple of questions, if you have time. - From: Munich and Fussen (Sleeping Beauty's Castle) Hi -- lloks like you're having a wonderful trip. Do you remember how long and steep your walk up to Neusch Castle was? Did you drive or walk to where you took the scaffolding pic? Also am curious about the lunch photos -- looks like a lot of photo, was that for 2 or 1? (And do remember about how much it cost? I'm still trying to figure out budgeting for upcoming trip). Thanks -- looking forward to more photos |
| 1st August 2008 Mom | Rosenborg Castle - From: Copenhagen What an amazing castle that should be toured by anyone in Copenhagen. The crowns are laden with jewels inside and out with the velvety red pouf of an old time crown. Very cool. |
| 1st August 2008 Mom | Comfy on THAT train - From: Norway in a Nutshell and Oslo We did sleep well on this train even though it was quite a small compartment. The Stockholm to Oslo overnighter was a bit faster and I also took a shower which was very challenging! |
| 1st August 2008 Mom | Bergen is beautiful - From: Tourist time in Bergen and our trip to Stavanger. We had such a lovely time visiting Allison in Bergen. Bryggen is picturesque and we did try Minke Whale at the fishmarket. A bit unusual. . .it didn't taste like chicken! She forgot to add that her Dad and I jumped on the trampoline on the way down Floyen. My sisters will be proud that I hiked Preikestolen and stood right on the edge. . .high altitude sickness? |
| 21st July 2008 Aunt Eileen | Disneyland - From: Copenhagen I'll pass on your comments about Tivoli Gardens to Heather and seeing the Little Mermaid statue. Glad your enjoying the castles and riches. My favorites to see on vacation. In case you hadn't heard, Aunt Cindy has sold her house and is narrowing down new places in Sonoma. Very exciting. Have fun and stay safe! |
| 21st July 2008 Aunt Eileen | Looking over the edge - From: Tourist time in Bergen and our trip to Stavanger. So did your mom look over the edge on her belly? I'm glad you are up and running and enjoying your time with your parents. Have fun! |
| 13th July 2008 Grandpa Shannon | - From: My last week in Bergen Your Blog has been very informative! Keep us posted on the rest of your adventure and give Mom and Dad a kiss from us! Grandpa and Grandma |
| 8th July 2008 Aunt Cindy | Last Weekend - From: Finally its summertime in Bergen! I too agree you should go for it. In fact maybe Mom & Dad would like to experience this one Saturday during their visit ? :o) Your Mom just sent the newspaper article - you're a star ! Hope others will visit your blog and enjoy as much as we have. Be safe & have fun ! xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 7th July 2008 Aunt Eileen | ooh to be young again - From: Finally its summertime in Bergen! Twelve hours of partying............go for it! You can always sleep later. I'm so excited for you Allison. You are taking full advantage of all of the experiences. You will be happy you did. Enjoy your final week before your next adventure begins when your folks arrive. Make sure your mom belly crawls to the ledge of that mountain. She held tight on to me in Yosemite ...she can do it. Just give her a little push. Figurtively speaking of course! Thanks for the post card. |
| 7th July 2008 Aunt Eileen | Norwegian friend - From: Mountain nubmer five and the Euro2008 finals I finally caught up on reading your blog. What a great hike. Don't worry about the ticks. Those Norwegian ticks probably didn't like the taste of foreigners anyway! |
| 3rd July 2008 Aunt Cindy | ouch - From: Mountain nubmer five and the Euro2008 finals I had one of those ticks once from a cabin sleeping bag ... back of my thigh. Mine was cut out by the doc - they can be nasty. Scott had one behind his year when we returned from a Scout hike years back - he still hates the idea of hiking around them. Good thing it didn't stop you because the view is awesome. Enjoy your last couple weeks before the whirlwind traveling. xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 3rd July 2008 Aunt Cindy | Beautiful - From: SUN! and a bit of research Love the flower - you know me....love the natural beauty and you sure are soaking in a lot of it. Three hours of peace and quiet - what's that ? :o) Your project sounds interesting and my question is .... how are you planning to use the results ? Will this help with teaching speach ? Very interesting. Enjoy the sun girl - your Mom & Dad are experiencing 113' inside the house due to the AC going out .... better stay where you are :o) xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 3rd July 2008 Aunt Cindy | Night = Fun - From: Summer Solstice I vote you stay out and party (safely) ....aren't you suppose to experience all the culture ? :o) I love all the pictures you post too...helps imagine being there. Hope all your studies/research is going well too. xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 3rd July 2008 Aunt Cindy | Brain surgery - From: Fish, barbeque, and Germans You didn't tell us you've been hanging out with a fish brain surgeon :o) This day trip sounded like great fun. And the food - YUM. Wonder if you were lucky in the games like you were with the wine raffles .... you go girl ! xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 3rd July 2008 Aunt Cindy | yum, yum - From: This week in Bergen White fish can be so many different options....and you are enjoying - that's great ! Keep enjoying this great adventure. xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 1st July 2008 Mom | We'll skip this mountain - From: Mountain nubmer five and the Euro2008 finals I think Dad and I will stick to climbing Preikestolen and Floyen and maybe the stairmaster one. I would prefer a well marked trail. |
| 1st July 2008 Dad | Tic Tic Tic - From: Mountain nubmer five and the Euro2008 finals Wow, you now have something in common with Amy. The forest and all the water look very exciting when it is 110+ in Phoenix. Love you, Dad |
| 30th June 2008 Aunt Kathleen | Stay out all night!! - From: Summer Solstice Aunt Kathleen votes you stay out all night whenever you want. Are you still enjoying the fish? |
| 30th June 2008 Mom | No more summer solstice for you - From: Summer Solstice Out all night again? My goodness, Dad and I will be out there soon to keep you out of the bars! We love you! |
| 29th June 2008 Ed Shannon | Research - From: SUN! and a bit of research Grandpa Shannon doesn't want to ask any question about your project as he will probably get more confused than he already is!!! Love ya! |
| 16th June 2008 Mom | Wow! - From: Fish, barbeque, and Germans I'm so glad you are taking all of these opportunities for travel and experiences! Meeting and eating with the tourists sounds like a great plan! I'm glad you enjoyed the food. Grandpa Schneider would have been proud. |
| 16th June 2008 Aunt Kathleen | learning Norwegian... - From: A little bit of this and that another phrase to learn could be "may I have another serving of fish please?" |
| 16th June 2008 Aunt Kathleen | excellent tramploine skills - irish genes?! - From: All Norwegians Can Juggle Maybe your irish genes give you the great trampoline skills?! Perhaps your mother will verufy when she tries them out in Norway. BTW - please send a short desrciption of your research project and hypothesis so we are educated.xoxoxo |
| 16th June 2008 Aunt Kathleen | cold water swimming! - From: Swimming the in sea...yes in Norway! Next time you jump in for a swim borrow a mask - Noraway is famous for its huge schools of bait fish and the cod that follow them. what a great adventure.... |
| 16th June 2008 Aunt Kathleen | "The fish was pretty good!" - From: This week in Bergen I cannot believe my eyes and ears as I hear Alison say "the fish was pretty good!" - international travel really does open up ones eyes and stomachs! I just caught up on your blog - fantastic adventures, keep them coming. very proud that you are going for it.....and pray tell what California wine is available in Norway? xoxoxo |
| 14th June 2008 Grandpa Shannon | The Edge - From: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Reminds me of the top of Half Dome - look ma, no railing!!! |
| 12th June 2008 Dad | The edge - From: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Yes, Allison, this is also the hike I want to take. You and I can stand on the edge together, toes over. Your mother will be on her belly. |
| 12th June 2008 Aunt Julie | try everything! - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly Glad to read that you are trying everything. I remember when I was an exchange student in Japan - now they have some unusual foods! I could hear Aunt Kathleen in my head, "Try Everything - you don't want to miss out on something great!" So I did. And I don't regret it one bit, though there were lots of things that would have faired a Gross on your scale! Have fun! |
| 12th June 2008 Aunt Julie | Penguins!!!!!!! - From: I ate wild sheep :) Just getting caught up on your blog today. Thanks for the penguin pictures. Sounds like you are having a great time! Love, Aunt Julie |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | Where's the safety harness !!!! - From: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Looking over the edge must have been a thrill ! I too would have only laid down to look over. You must make time for your Mom to go on this hike :o) She said to pick out the best and you said this one is the best.... :o) Keep enjoying xo Auntie Poo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | nice weekend - From: Stavanger Looks like you are continuing to have a great time. The rain is probably making it easier to work. Nice days definitely make it a challenge to be stuck in the office. Hope your new study is working out. xoxo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | burr - From: Swimming the in sea...yes in Norway! Those cold water dips can definitely knock the wind out of you. The Chardonnay sounds yum...have a sip for me too xxoo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | Hummm... - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly that OJ sounds interesting, but not sure I want my morning ray of sunshine to plop into my glass. Continue to enjoy all the exciting foods of adventure. xxoo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | Splits ! - From: All Norwegians Can Juggle Wow you sure can do an air borne split with grace ! Those grilled bananas with chocolate...I can deal with that. Good luck on the study change...bet it will work out great. Did you hear about Aaron's graduation ceremony was rained out ? It wasn't what we had hoped for but it worked out great too. Continue to enjoy this great adventure. xoxo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | I can not believe the scenery - From: I ate wild sheep :) It is so beautiful there. Does the air smell clean and sweet just like it looks ? Wish I was joining you too :o( xxoo |
| 11th June 2008 Aunt Cindy | Keep absorbing - From: A little bit of this and that Know I've been gone a while, but work has been crazy. I would rather have the view out your window. Keep enjoying and taking it all in. To give you a variety on your PP&J's sometimes make a PP&P ... preserves hee hee :o) xo Auntie Poo |
| 11th June 2008 Mom | Yum! Chardonnay! - From: Swimming the in sea...yes in Norway! Dad and I would be happy to share the bottle with you! |
| 11th June 2008 Mom | We'll hike it with you! - From: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) This is beautiful! Dad and I will hike it with you! I'm not sure how close to the edge I will get, but maybe I'll do a belly crawl! |
| 5th June 2008 Mike Hale | applesin = orange juce??? - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly Is the orange Juice called Applesin in Norway? I thought that is what I remember from my trip to Oslo... |
| 4th June 2008 Mom | Eating in Norway - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly I'm so glad you are trying everything. It is a good thing that you have found a peanut butter you like. You will definitely want an In and Out burger or a nice burrito when you return home in August. Should Dad and I bring some mac 'n cheese from home? |
| 3rd June 2008 Ed Shannon | - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly I would have guessed the hot dogs would beat out the wild sheep!! Maybe they should make hot dogs from the wild sheep - just a thought from Grandpa Shannon! Love ya ! |
| 2nd June 2008 Grandpa Shannon | Botchee Ball - From: All Norwegians Can Juggle Looks like the Nories roll the ball uphill. I knew they were different! I can't juggle very good, too much Irish/English blood, I guess! Love ya, Grandpa Sh. |
| 1st June 2008 Grandma Shannon | FUN - From: All Norwegians Can Juggle It looks to me like you are having too much fun, the weather is too nice, and you need your Grandma there to help care for you. If I can arrange it, I'll be on the next plane for Bergen. Love, kisses and hugs, Grandma S. |
| 1st June 2008 Chaz | Awesome!!! - From: Food: The good, the bad, and the ugly Well now i see why your family tasted my deviled eggs that were sketchy. You all live live to the edge trying new foods. lol. But i wil do better next time |
| 31st May 2008 Dad | Being Norweigian - From: All Norwegians Can Juggle I was glad to see that you remembered that you are part Norwegian. But of course, I am 1/4 Norwegian, so when I get there, I'll show you my juggling skills. Grandma can really juggle well. Cool trampolines in the park - they remind me of the Utah neighbor trampolines. love, Dad xoxo |
| 29th May 2008 Aunt Eileen | Norwegian Phrases - From: A little bit of this and that I just started reading your blog today. Wow the hiking sounds great! I think you need to learn the phrase "Only 4 more peaks to go" so you can do a count down. Don't forget to choose the best one for your mother to climb. You don't want her to get away with just a tram ride! Have fun!!! Love, Aunt Eileen |
| 27th May 2008 Mom | Seven peaks, one day - From: I ate wild sheep :) I'm sure Dad and I can do seven peaks in one day! Ha! Please choose the most scenic peak for us to hike. Also, lamb is one of my favorite meals. We'll need to try wild sheep. love, Mom xoxo |
| 27th May 2008 Mom | Yes, to the funicular - From: A little bit of this and that Hi Allison! Yes, wait for Dad and I to take the tram. We'd love to experience that with you! love, Mom xoxo |
| 25th May 2008 Ed & Gerry Shannon | Bergen - From: A little bit of this and that Hi Allison, Looks like you are enjoying Bergen as much as we did several years ago. It is a beautiful old city with lots of charm. Grandpa's favorite spot was the daily fish market. Lots of interesting things to see (and smell)! Enjoy !!!! Love ya, Grandpa & Grandma |
| 23rd May 2008 Grandma | WOW - From: Stoltzekleiven Stairs Yours is the first blog I have ever read. Thanks for bringing me into the 21st century and I'm enjoying every minute!! Your adventures sound fantastic. Keep up the adventures. Love, hugs and kisses. Grandma and Grandma |
| 23rd May 2008 Mom | Mr. Troll - From: The Stairmaster Hike How does Chaz feel about your new friend, Mr. Troll? |
| 22nd May 2008 Aunt Cindy | Bums of steel - From: Stoltzekleiven Stairs only 4 'peaks' to go ! |
| 22nd May 2008 Aunt Cindy | Love your new friend ! - From: The Stairmaster Hike Mr Troll and you make a cute couple, but I don't see any future together...he's a little stiff and not sure he can come home with you in the plane. :o) The hiking and views are awesome ! xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 22nd May 2008 Aunt cindy | What views ! - From: On my second day in Bergen I climbed a mountain Your trip continues with great adventure and I can hear how much you are loving it ... totally fun. Dyslexia.....hum interesting. xo Auntie Poo |
| 22nd May 2008 Mom | Wow! - From: On my second day in Bergen I climbed a mountain It looks like Dad and I will have to go use the Stairmaster at the gym so we can hike with you in July! |
| 22nd May 2008 Grandma Shannon | - From: To Norway and Beyond I'm proud of you for eating the salmon, but save room for the reindeer meat and the cloudberries...Savor every minute. Love, Grandma and Grandpa |
| 21st May 2008 Mike | Exciting... - From: To Norway and Beyond This is wonderful. I was in Oslo in 1993 a little before the winter Olympics. If you have the chance to take the train from Bergen to Oslo, jump on it, I heard it is beautiful. |
| 19th May 2008 heather | yay! - From: On my second day in Bergen I climbed a mountain Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! keep us posted on all the adventures! love and miss you sweety!! |
| 19th May 2008 Aunt Cindy | What a great trip ! - From: To Norway and Beyond You go girl ... sounds like all the unexpected changes worked out for the best. Looking forward to hearing about more of your adventure. xxoo Auntie Poo |
| 19th May 2008 Kaila Jo | I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! - From: To Norway and Beyond I LOVE YOU and am so excited for you!!! Have Fun and Ia m excited to hear more!!! Love, Kaila Jo |
| 18th May 2008 Lloyd | Fabulous! - From: To Norway and Beyond Sounds fabulous Allison. Next you'll get to try pickled herring for breakfast! Enjoy. Uncle Lloyd |