25.11.2009 von admin.

…. driving back from a clear blue sky and sunshine in Villach this afternoon, reaching Lind just above Velden, it was like running into a thick white wall….fog…hurray! I remember sitting in the car trying to figure out a spot to stop and take a picture of the Karawanken and the Mittagskogel proudly covered with snow. Then came the fog… Result: no picture and the lesson is to follow intuition, or; do it now, later might be too late.

The shopping was reduced to rather boring stuff as my foot still can’t take those lovely extended tours around the shopping mall, but I had an interesting meeting and the dog was happy getting some more goodies. Dog happy - household happy and yes, he is spoilt rotten.

The evening started with some healthy zero point tomato soup and less health bread, but the intention was good and as long as the chocolate stays locked up this evening, this day can actually be counted as a low calorie one. at least as far as I am concerned.

Still eagerly awaiting the fire place and still have hopes that it will arrive before Easter. Family thinks I am an optimist. I might be…

Got to get this low-calorie body of mine onto the sofa,

So long - stay tuned

/S

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18.11.2009 von admin.

…of coffee can be classified as a minor catastrophe, at least in my household and at that time in the morning. I did not have many hopes for today, but it actually turned out well, despite the lack of caffeine.

My ligament is still a pain, but have realized that the distance between the fridge and the stove can be managed and has resulted in power-cooking Swedish specialties and cakes the past days. Food I haven’t eaten in more then 10 years have been dished up and I am slightly concerned that the scale and me will run into one of those discussions again. We always have an issue really, but when it escalates - it turns ugly.

The evenings are booked in front of the television this week as well, and I feel rather mentally underestimated since I hurt my ankle and the lack of fresh air has drastically reduced to a minimum. I am hoping for a quick recovery, I can tell you.

Better hop back into that sofa

So long - hop along..

/S

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16.11.2009 von admin.

… can be disputed considering VSV lost both against Linz and Laibach over the weekend in ice hockey.. We are crossing our fingers that the game tomorrow against Graz will bring a better result to the Adlerhorst.

Still keeping a low profile due to the ligament and getting rather bored not being able to move around as I want, nor take the dog for walks. Television and the computer have become close friends during the past week, and I can’t say I am appreciating it that much. If you ask me what the forecasted television programmes are for the coming week - I can give you a full run-down of the top 10 (could most probably extend it to the top 20 if wished) worth seeing. Scary…

So - better get that cake out of the oven and as they say - there is nothing a good piece of cake can’t cheer up(?). This quote does however not consider the effect it has on the hips..

So long - soaps - here I come…

/S

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14.11.2009 von admin.

… we often ask ourselves. It does not matter if it is when making a decision and the outcome is not clear, or wondering if we turn ill or in worst case die. I guess dying, we all need to do, somewhere down the line and sometimes death comes far too fast and seams un-fair. Can we cope better with a death of age, of a parent or a grand- mother or father? I guess we can, as this is a natural step in the chain. But getting over a death of an own child or be the cause for someones death, must be terrible. How do you continue and how do you feel? I can’t imagine…

The reason for bringing this up today, was an article in the morning paper of a 1-year old girl, bitten to death by the family’s own dog. How do you comfort that family? I don’t know..

I guess when generally when asking yourself - what if,  and can’t imagine the outcome, it is difficult to live with the consequences if they are severe. I am a rather positive person, and most of the time I am determined that “things” can be fixed. But how do you “fix” something like this? I guess you can’t…

Somewhere down the line, we are all vulnerable to death, but we deal with it…at least most the time.

So long - stay safe

/S

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12.11.2009 von admin.

… how sweet the sound…

Now referring to the sound of the coffee machine, getting into the kitchen this morning. I am not sure how the day would look like to me if the traditional coffee was not there to keep me company. As mentioned earlier, can’t hold a civil conversation, including a whole sentence before I have my cup, however I usually make it myself. The difference to most mornings, I was not the one getting to the machine first, which resulted in a happy event - it was served!!

Combined with a clear blue sky, sun and the cup of coffee, this day started off better then yesterday (this due to the coffee of course) and I was not forced into a conversation I couldn’t handle.

Still have some slight movement limitations, but I went to my dear physiotherapist this morning and got a great view of the Mittagskogel.

The rest of the after noon I spent on grasping the American history, all from the Turtles Island, New World, Revolutions, slavery and the past century resulting in America today, what it is and what to experience. The land of the opposites… I still believe though, that no matter country you visit, depending on sex, politic views, age and religion, one will experience a country differently and that this is nothing specific to the US. However, we shall not forget, due to the diversity of the cultures, landscape, traditions and languages in America we will experience something different to what we are used to, coming from Europe.

Starving - and food to be served..

So long -  E pluribus unum, “Out of many one”

/S

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11.11.2009 von admin.

… at the 11th hour and 11th minute - the carnival season has begun! The fifth season has opened it’s gates until the 17th of February  2010.

I have been extremely upset today, that my ankle has hindered me to enjoy a walk in the mountains. The weather has been perfect, with a clear blue sky, sun and high fresh air. I am starting to get itchy feet, not getting out of the house and limited by the pain in the foot. But it has to heal, nothing to do about that. It’s a challenge for the non-existing patience I have…

I will have a long chat with a friend over the air today and that will put me out of my misery. So glad there is a possibility to do a video call, as most of my dear ones live so far away, and we can’t see each-other that often. The worst part, is that you actually need to make an effort with how you look. Scaring them to death would not look good on my CV…

Still hungry - got to go..

/S

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10.11.2009 von admin.

… 9th of November 1989 the fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification. 20 years ago, I was in my early teens and could not really grasp this historic moment, nor understand what people had been through, and I probably never will understand it to the full, grown up in the west, where we never were short of anything and had the right to speak up… I must admit watching television yesterday evening, hearing some of the stories, people telling their destiny, I was in tears. Even though most of us try to remind ourselves at times, how lucky we are and cherishing what we have, especially hearing this I am glad I always try to pursue my dreams and care for what I have…

It has been a great day around Wörthersee today, without rain and the mountains lay white around the lake… Still the colorful autumn trees give a nice contrast to the white and grey sky.

Awaiting my dear friend to visit and then going to put my still hurting foot up for the evening.

So long - stay connected

/S

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9.11.2009 von admin.

… only wrong flooring, which resulted in a torn ligament. The girls weekend was great, and the nightlife in Villach was kind to a girl on crutches.

The Saturday was spent, where most women love - clothes shops, enjoyed a lunch in Velden and set out to Villach for an evening out.  We started off at Racers where we had some drinks and food, combined with a great waitress, and ended up somewhere on the Lederergasse later on, where we most probably increased the average age to above 20. Despite the fact that we were the oldest ones in the bar, we had a lot of fun.

The Monday came and went with rain and I have also awarded my physiotherapist with, “the Most Patient Person” Award. I am not really sure he believed that there is no such thing as wrong shoes and suppressed a laugh when I explained that the parquet might not be done properly.

Tomorrow is another day and my mobility will improve…I am sure.

So long - there is no such thing as wrong shoes…amen

/S

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6.11.2009 von admin.

… a perfect combination…

After the dog refused to step outside in the pooring rain for a morning walk, I went to Velden to do the last minute shopping for the weekend, needed some sun as well and the studio is on the way there. I guess all Veldens population were shopping at the same time. The shop can’t be many m² and if I consider the amount of time I spent in there, the  minute/m² must have been close to 2. But got what I needed and there was even lunch in it for mum…

It has been poring down rain all morning and the weather forecast does not look that brilliant for the coming week. The next coming days will be busy and fun, awaiting the girls this afternoon.

Sweden won against Czech in ice hockey last night, however Austria lost against Belarus. Peter Forsberg did not succeed in making a goal, but I am glad he lasted as long as he did with his injury.

Think I will do the “cuddleupwithagoodbook” thingy and relax before the girls arrive.

So long - life is good

/S

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5.11.2009 von admin.

Sweden playing Czeck in ice hockey.. “Foppa” (Peter Forsberg), born in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden 20. July 1973, has 19 years of professional ice hockey career behind him and 13 years with NHL. He has for Sweden won 2 World Championships and two Olympic Gold medals and is a huge star in Sweden. Most Swedes, ice hockey fans or not will follow the game tonight.

I was introduced to ice hockey 17 years ago, living in Lapland and have loved the quick, rough sport since. I have spent many nights together with friend, freezing half to death at the rink, watching the local lads win or loose the games.

30 minutes and som seconds left until the game starts, and unfortunately the game will be watched on the computer as it will not be streamed live on telly…

Need to get myself sorted before the puck slides

So long -  no hockey without icing

/S

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