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Belgian Coffee?
Earlier this evening we enjoyed yet another great dinner at Big Horn in Sarpsborg, this time with Marianne’s parents. As usual it was hard to decide which of the nice dishes to take, but I played it...
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Location, location, location…
Well, I can now finally answer the question I asked myself in an earlier post, about what it would take for me to switch jobs. The answer turns out to be… location, location, location! Last week I got...
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the Factory of Death… aka Borregaard Sarpsborg
Oops, they did it again… Borregaard, a large chemical manufacturer on the outskirts of Sarpsborg, Norway, and as such (one of) the largest employer in this area, has (probably) again managed to infect...
View ArticleIs it really THAT difficult…?
Earlier this evening, around 5:50pm, we drove through the drive-through at the local McDonalds here in Sarpsborg to get ourselves something to eat. I was in the mood for some chicken by-product, so I...
View Article3D maps of Sarpsborg & Fredrikstad
I was pleasantly surprised to see that 3D maps of Sarpsborg (my town) and Fredrikstad are now also available online. The technology developed by myVR Software AS has enabled Sesam to go a step further...
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Shoppers, beware!
Beware, shoppers at Elkjøp Sarpsborg! No, don’t worry too much… Nothing wrong with the store, the people who work there or the products they sell. The trouble starts when you leave their store… We were...
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10 days to go…
Yes, the day is finally approaching on which yours truly will be taught how to pilot a automobile. Most teenagers here in Norway (as in most other countries) can hardly wait until they reach the...
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3 down, 2 to go…
Earlier this evening I had my 3rd (out of 5) basic theory lesson that will eventually allow me to take a driving exam, and hopefully get a license. Here in Norway you first have to take 17 hours of...
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Sarpsborg in Google Street View
I was just tipped that Google Street View has now also been here in Sarpsborg, Norway. They haven’t been through my street yet, but they do have a nice shot of my office. Looks like they were in...
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D-day is coming…
…and the ‘D’ stands for driving exam! Yes! Finally, 1 month shy of my 39th birthday, I will be attempting to pass the driving test for the very first time. It’s been more than 2 years since I started...
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Nissan LEAF… I want one!
Ever since I finally passed my driver’s exam last month, every day the question comes up: Which of us gets to take the Prius? So whether we want it or not, the time has come to start looking at a 2nd...
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Yven -> Klavestadhaugen
Yup, another milestone in my life: We’ve moved from our humble house in Nøtteveien to a nice house in Bodals Vei. Bodals Vei is a bit further away from ‘downtown Sarpsborg’, but still quite doable....
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Got my LEAF!
Yes! Earlier today I went to Brennes Auto here in Sarpsborg and got my spankin’ new Nissan LEAF! Unfortunately there was major fog outside, so I chose not to take it out for an extended spin, but just...
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Skjeberg Kirke
Skjeberg Church was built around the year 1100 in Sarpsborg, Østfold county. It has a rectangular shape, is built of stone and has 360 seats. It was built in Romanesque style, but has a Gothic portal....
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Driving on the highway. Is it really that difficult…?
Ever since I’ve been riding shotgun in a motorized vehicle I’ve been flabbergasted/amazed/irritated by how some (dare I say: the majority of the) people drive on the highway here. It’s all so simple…...
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