Quite a weekend.
Friday 30th August 2013.
The plan was to have a BBQ.
I got home after doing some final bit of shopping for the BBQ. I had asked plenty on people but wasn't sure how many would turn up. There were some SE's around who I've taken to calling squints, who were invited. I gave them enough pictures to find the place but you never know with some of them.
After getting home I managed to get a little bit done before the arranged 1800 start. Needn't have worried though as it was at least 1815 before anybody showed up.
The first person to arrive was Kris. Then Ted. After that the squints arrived sans supplies. Bit put out by the fact I needed to supply them with food and some beers. Made them feel guilty the rest of the evening.
Henry turned up with a huge dog. Good 30 inches tall. Put the wind up a couple of the squints until they saw she was a big softie.
We had a good evening chatting.
I am still surprised at the number of people who don't know about toasting marshmallows. The new converts enjoyed it and I'm sure they'll take the knowledge back home.
We didn't stay up too late and I didn't drink too much.
Sat 31st August 2013
The plan today was to go into Sandvika to look at new snow tyres for the bike. After last night I also needed to drop off a load of bottles and cans at the supermarket.
The small wheeled box wasn't going to cut it and I loaded the bike trailer instead. Even then I left a few bottles.
Not used to walking anywhere really as I tend to cycle everywhere.
After dropping off the contents of the trailer I saw I'd need to wash it out to stop it getting sticky.
As I got into the town centre I noticed that there were political parties canvassing for votes. Needless to say I just politely said no when offered leaflets.
When I got to Sandvika there was some sort of festival going on. There were quite a few food stalls as well as ones from local shops. All the people caused issues as I tried to weave the trailer through them.
After being disillusioned yet again by XXL I headed out and had lunch at Pepe's Pizza.
On the way back to the station I spoke to one of the food stalls from the UK who were selling cheeses and pickles. They were quite expensive. The reason apparently was due to the Norwegian government imposing a tax of 270% of the purchase price. Gods that explains a lot.
Sunday 1st September 2013.
Today's plan was to get out on the bike.
Normally I have lunch then go out. Today I decided to practice making a fire and took the sausages and bacon with me to cook at the lake.
Rather than the usual route I planned to investigate a new one. Oops.
After leaving through the far side of the carpark at Sulli I found myself heading down a boiler track. I managed to keep my head but was worried it might not be doing my wrists and ankles any good. I found myself at a lake I hadn't seen before. After checking the map I saw I'd gone too far. Yet again I managed to find that I don't know the correct routes on the map as I ended up walking on a treacherous track for about an hour. Up and down boulder strewn slopes, through small streams, it was quite difficult to drag the bike along. The main problem was I kept catching my right leg on the left pannier bag.
While walking along I picked up a few dry sticks, as I had no idea how much wood would be available at the lake. I took some time to get some birch bark, as I'd seen on various TV shows it was good for starting fires.
When I eventually got to the lake it didn't take too long to get a fire started. I did need to use some cotton wool to keep the spark viable for long enough to get the birch bark to catch though. After that it went even better than I'd expected. I ate two sausages and two rashers of bacon in three rolls. After that I lay on the shore reading or napping for about 40mins while I waited for lunch to go down a bit.
After leaving the lake it only took me 40 mins. to get back home. The track on the way down was rutted and I was worried about the front wheel being thrown off course and crashing.
Luckily I managed to get back in one piece.
Friday 30th August 2013.
The plan was to have a BBQ.
I got home after doing some final bit of shopping for the BBQ. I had asked plenty on people but wasn't sure how many would turn up. There were some SE's around who I've taken to calling squints, who were invited. I gave them enough pictures to find the place but you never know with some of them.
After getting home I managed to get a little bit done before the arranged 1800 start. Needn't have worried though as it was at least 1815 before anybody showed up.
The first person to arrive was Kris. Then Ted. After that the squints arrived sans supplies. Bit put out by the fact I needed to supply them with food and some beers. Made them feel guilty the rest of the evening.
Henry turned up with a huge dog. Good 30 inches tall. Put the wind up a couple of the squints until they saw she was a big softie.
We had a good evening chatting.
I am still surprised at the number of people who don't know about toasting marshmallows. The new converts enjoyed it and I'm sure they'll take the knowledge back home.
We didn't stay up too late and I didn't drink too much.
Sat 31st August 2013
The plan today was to go into Sandvika to look at new snow tyres for the bike. After last night I also needed to drop off a load of bottles and cans at the supermarket.
The small wheeled box wasn't going to cut it and I loaded the bike trailer instead. Even then I left a few bottles.
Not used to walking anywhere really as I tend to cycle everywhere.
After dropping off the contents of the trailer I saw I'd need to wash it out to stop it getting sticky.
As I got into the town centre I noticed that there were political parties canvassing for votes. Needless to say I just politely said no when offered leaflets.
When I got to Sandvika there was some sort of festival going on. There were quite a few food stalls as well as ones from local shops. All the people caused issues as I tried to weave the trailer through them.
After being disillusioned yet again by XXL I headed out and had lunch at Pepe's Pizza.
On the way back to the station I spoke to one of the food stalls from the UK who were selling cheeses and pickles. They were quite expensive. The reason apparently was due to the Norwegian government imposing a tax of 270% of the purchase price. Gods that explains a lot.
Sunday 1st September 2013.
Today's plan was to get out on the bike.
Normally I have lunch then go out. Today I decided to practice making a fire and took the sausages and bacon with me to cook at the lake.
Rather than the usual route I planned to investigate a new one. Oops.
After leaving through the far side of the carpark at Sulli I found myself heading down a boiler track. I managed to keep my head but was worried it might not be doing my wrists and ankles any good. I found myself at a lake I hadn't seen before. After checking the map I saw I'd gone too far. Yet again I managed to find that I don't know the correct routes on the map as I ended up walking on a treacherous track for about an hour. Up and down boulder strewn slopes, through small streams, it was quite difficult to drag the bike along. The main problem was I kept catching my right leg on the left pannier bag.
While walking along I picked up a few dry sticks, as I had no idea how much wood would be available at the lake. I took some time to get some birch bark, as I'd seen on various TV shows it was good for starting fires.
When I eventually got to the lake it didn't take too long to get a fire started. I did need to use some cotton wool to keep the spark viable for long enough to get the birch bark to catch though. After that it went even better than I'd expected. I ate two sausages and two rashers of bacon in three rolls. After that I lay on the shore reading or napping for about 40mins while I waited for lunch to go down a bit.
After leaving the lake it only took me 40 mins. to get back home. The track on the way down was rutted and I was worried about the front wheel being thrown off course and crashing.
Luckily I managed to get back in one piece.
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