All,
I've enjoyed Europe so much, I decided to make it my permanent home. Yup, I've moved to Norway!! I arrived Saturday and the excitement started almost immediately.
Saturday, my employer and I went for a walk around the Aker Brygge (Brigger) for a little while, not doing or going anywhere in particular. I believe it's the largest Fjord in this part of Norway (Oslo). Saturday evening, I started unpacking. I unpacked until around 8 pm, but thought it best to stay awake a while longer so my internal clock could adjust better. It was still light out, but I wasn't concerned because it is summer. However, I was getting more and more exhausted, but still the light remained. Finally, I couldn't stand it any longer and looked at the clock. It was 11 pm and still the light was as bright as it was around 8 pm!!! I didn't realize during the summer we have 24 hours of light. It wasn't until yesterday it hit me, if we have 24 hours of light during the summer, we must have 24 hours of dark during the winter!! It was confirmed at lunch today. During the winter, we only have light between 10 am and 3 pm. At first, I panicked, but then I got to thinking that's not much different than Houston when we think of going to work during the winter. I usually arrived at the office in the dark and went home in the dark. It will only count during the weekend when I may want to get out, but if the snow is as bad as I think it's gonna be, I'll be ordering a lot of movies during the winter time!!
We had some excitement at the hotel this weekend. Saturday, the fire alarm sounded and we all had to pile out and stand outside. Sunday, I awoke very late - 2pm - and decided to take a shower to help wake up. Well, I turned the shower on real hot and just stood there. The fire alarm sounded again and then the telephone rang with the concierge letting me know the alarm was coming from my room. I said couldn't be because I was in the shower (no I wasn't smoking, just about gave that fad up). Meanwhile, my door opens as I stand there naked as a jaybird and it's another receptionist making sure I was coming out of the room. Take about totally embarrassed!! And then to top it off, as I'm walking out of the hotel fully dressed, I realized I hadn't zipped my pants so I flashed everyone outside on the sidewalk!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just calmly zipped my pants and continued to walk across the street. I have no idea who saw my little tootie cat and who didn't (hahahaha). And then the unthinkable happened at 4 in the morning. The alarm goes off again!! This time, I was in bed and decided I wasn't even showing my face. It wasn't in my room, but I just couldn't imagine standing outside with the other guests with my pajamas on now!!
I've seen several AV's here, but I haven't had time to tag anyone. Does anyone know if Norway has a club? As far as I could tell, none of the AV's I saw had decals on them. This is my 2nd trip to Norway, but the first I saw so many AV's. I thought about bringing Blanche with me, but wasn't quite sure about the taxes and the gas prices. I sure do miss her leather seats though. The train is nice, but nothing like Blanche.
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I'm safe and sound. I'll be here at least a year unless my employer makes it permanent.
As soon as I figure that silly ole digital camera out again I'll post pictures. My temporary living arrangements are very close to the king's palace. I cross the royal grounds everyday going to and from the train station. It really is a lovely site!!
Please let me know if anyone knows of a club for this area.
Thanks,
Blanche02
I've enjoyed Europe so much, I decided to make it my permanent home. Yup, I've moved to Norway!! I arrived Saturday and the excitement started almost immediately.
Saturday, my employer and I went for a walk around the Aker Brygge (Brigger) for a little while, not doing or going anywhere in particular. I believe it's the largest Fjord in this part of Norway (Oslo). Saturday evening, I started unpacking. I unpacked until around 8 pm, but thought it best to stay awake a while longer so my internal clock could adjust better. It was still light out, but I wasn't concerned because it is summer. However, I was getting more and more exhausted, but still the light remained. Finally, I couldn't stand it any longer and looked at the clock. It was 11 pm and still the light was as bright as it was around 8 pm!!! I didn't realize during the summer we have 24 hours of light. It wasn't until yesterday it hit me, if we have 24 hours of light during the summer, we must have 24 hours of dark during the winter!! It was confirmed at lunch today. During the winter, we only have light between 10 am and 3 pm. At first, I panicked, but then I got to thinking that's not much different than Houston when we think of going to work during the winter. I usually arrived at the office in the dark and went home in the dark. It will only count during the weekend when I may want to get out, but if the snow is as bad as I think it's gonna be, I'll be ordering a lot of movies during the winter time!!
We had some excitement at the hotel this weekend. Saturday, the fire alarm sounded and we all had to pile out and stand outside. Sunday, I awoke very late - 2pm - and decided to take a shower to help wake up. Well, I turned the shower on real hot and just stood there. The fire alarm sounded again and then the telephone rang with the concierge letting me know the alarm was coming from my room. I said couldn't be because I was in the shower (no I wasn't smoking, just about gave that fad up). Meanwhile, my door opens as I stand there naked as a jaybird and it's another receptionist making sure I was coming out of the room. Take about totally embarrassed!! And then to top it off, as I'm walking out of the hotel fully dressed, I realized I hadn't zipped my pants so I flashed everyone outside on the sidewalk!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just calmly zipped my pants and continued to walk across the street. I have no idea who saw my little tootie cat and who didn't (hahahaha). And then the unthinkable happened at 4 in the morning. The alarm goes off again!! This time, I was in bed and decided I wasn't even showing my face. It wasn't in my room, but I just couldn't imagine standing outside with the other guests with my pajamas on now!!
I've seen several AV's here, but I haven't had time to tag anyone. Does anyone know if Norway has a club? As far as I could tell, none of the AV's I saw had decals on them. This is my 2nd trip to Norway, but the first I saw so many AV's. I thought about bringing Blanche with me, but wasn't quite sure about the taxes and the gas prices. I sure do miss her leather seats though. The train is nice, but nothing like Blanche.
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I'm safe and sound. I'll be here at least a year unless my employer makes it permanent.
As soon as I figure that silly ole digital camera out again I'll post pictures. My temporary living arrangements are very close to the king's palace. I cross the royal grounds everyday going to and from the train station. It really is a lovely site!!
Please let me know if anyone knows of a club for this area.
Thanks,
Blanche02
hahahaha
interresting story 
very nice
what a surprise 
could have asked you to help me move 
