Monthly Archives: October 2023

Burnt trees

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Gary

Sune Krister Bergman (1890-1976) was a Swedish artist. He was part of a famous Kalix family, a northern part of Sweden. The family owned Waldemarsudde, until Prins Eugen bought it in 1899. Bergman was a cousin of Evert Taube, the … Continue reading →

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Soup kitchen blues

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Gary

Most days, in winter, I make soup for Mirinda. She loves my soups. I actually don’t like soup very much. Okay, I love a good fisksoppa, particularly the one we used to have at Norrby’s, but, generally, even my own … Continue reading →

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Bollywood insanity

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Gary

First thing this morning…well, 8am…Mirinda, Fi, Ina, Lauren and Jason drove up to Vagnhärad station in order to catch the early train into Stockholm. Today I’d booked them onto the final Stromma trip to Birka, the Viking Island. Normally, we’d … Continue reading →

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Mr Subtle and Captain Obvious

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Gary

This afternoon, we were walking to the Skärborgarnas Hus, on our way to a concert. I’d been looking forward to it ever since seeing the Ukrainian themed performance back in September, and following my disappointment at the next one being … Continue reading →

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Preparing for slippage

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Gary

Lukas returned this morning for a second full day at the Red House. By close of play, he hadn’t finished and will be back but not for a couple of weeks. While a bit annoying, at least he’s made everything … Continue reading →

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Shocking revelations

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Gary

Lukas is an electrician. He spent today at the house and will be returning tomorrow. Since being in the house, we have discovered lots of electrical anomalies and wanted someone to check them out and, if possible, fix them. Lukas … Continue reading →

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Back from Uppsala

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Gary

Mirinda and Fi returned from their short break in Uppsala yesterday. Having wandered around the King’s Mounds, visited the cathedral and walked around the many parks, they returned delighted with the place. Mirinda even ran into Joseph, who was attending … Continue reading →

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My friend

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Gary

I am amazingly sad as I write this. Yesterday, a dear friend thought life was too much and decided to end it. I have no idea how bad things could be to reach this decision. To feel so alone and … Continue reading →

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Incredible moments of silence

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Gary

As well as the sardines I mentioned yesterday, another firm favourite of mine is bratwurst. Particularly with sauerkraut. So, naturally, during my shop at ICA this morning, I grabbed a three pack for dinner. They were delicious. I laid them … Continue reading →

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Life on Mount Trosa

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Gary

I love sardines. I make no secret of it. There’s probably been quite a few mentions on this blog previously regarding my love of sardines. One particular mention occurred in Morocco when I subjected Nicktor to my devouring of some … Continue reading →

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