MAMMA MIA MANIA

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Why was Mamma Mia the PERFECT movie? Because it mixed the songs I literally grew up with into a storyline that was romantic, touching, optimistic and fun, and it pushed all my hot buttons. Background-- in 9th grade Robin Selgeby and I were chosen to go to Red Cross Leadership Training Center somewhere up by Devil’s Lake, ND. We were so excited and we even rigged up a dance routine for the talent show and were dubbed “Dancing Queens” ala ABBA. While there, we both got huge crushes on Witt Pauley, a camp counselor with cherubic blonde curls. I, however, was astute enough to know that he was the “victim” in the drowning scenario training scheme. Boy did I run fast to get to the lake for that emergency (there was CPR involved!). That summer and the next ABBA was THE band for this girl. I bought the 8 track with the money I made working at Stephenson’s Music Store, and I played it over and over on my stereo. Those songs…ahhhh heaven. I swear I can still smell the coconut butter suntan lotion I wore while listening to those songs. I love every minute of the movie and I find the actors to be so natural and so full of joi de verve... but some special parts included when Merril’s character, Donna, runs through the chateau singing and all the village women drop what they are doing to sing and dream with her. We all need dreams. Of course I cried when Donna sings “Slipping through my fingers” as she gets Sophie ready for the wedding. Ohhhh I need to see this movie again and again with my Kira, with my Nathan and with all the people I love!

Norwegian Folk Museum

Mama...here is a real Stave Kirke and some of the Men I have picked up here in Norway. I tried to get my own men to travel with me but....

Simen Graduates! Russ Outfit in Norway

The tradition of Russ is famous in Norway. Students in thier last year of High school plan for THREE years for a two-week party called Russ. They split into groups, buy a van or even a buss, choose a name for their group, choose activities and commision a band to make up a song for thier group. They spend thousands of Norweigan Crowne for the event and learn to work in groups.

http://russen.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=34

In this link you can see Simen in his local newsapaper partying it up!

http://www.aftenbladet.no/russ/article634681.ece

Puppies!

Thank you to Julile and her man for the photography of Rudy and Stella. What great baby-sitters they were. Hugo, on the other hand, threatens to bbq our dogs..... (smile)

Mama and Uncle Neil and onto OSLO

Well March meant a trip to the Western NY area (GENESEO) close to where these two grew up, then to Rapid City, then plans were made to hook up with my pal Ona, in Oslo (late May). Busy, Busy times for us all. The Move will begin in late June. Whew!

Plane fare for Susie (hey, we didn't have a photo of her!)
$200.00 Plane fare for Linda $200.00


The Look on Uncle Neil's Face......


PRICELESS !!!!

Markey, Connor, Kira, Grams, Linda
Connor holds a Wooly Mammoth Mandible

A Mammoth

We be seeing ya!

Buffalo? There are NO Buffalo in them hills? The heck you say. Homeward bound. This is just the beginning of what is going to be the BEST summer EVER!

February Fun

At least the dress got worn to an Oscar party! Dahling it was a gala event! Beth and I took home the best dressed female trophy!

Bend it Baby!

Look who is moving to the US. It is a new Galaxie player for LA. Most say that the money he will make will come from his schools but it will be fun to have him here, and his wife is in the right location to enhance her career.

We recommend this movie!

The message of this movie and the story Charlotte's Web has always been uplifting, but for some reason this season it really hit home for us. Enjoy this one if you get a chance!