Monday, January 31, 2011

Making Plans

... how to convince Sara, that it is just a big misunderstanding, that she got it wrong some how, that it is not her baby. I have done this successfully in the past. I'm still proud owner of at least one black skirt and a knitted jumper which made their way to my wardrobe with the "borrow long enough until ownership starts to become vague" technique. I'll admit that 2 weeks is a short time even for jumpers to fall into this trap, but I will do my best. 


Lazy Lund Sunday

There isn't really that much to do, when you have a cold and mostly want to sleep. To be quite honest, Lund is a good place to have a cold, since even if you wanted to do something, there isn't really that many places that you could go do them at. 

We had breakfast at the Italian place; nice coffee, tasty smoothy and okay sandwiches (they were a bit dry if you'd ask me). 


Not only do I have a cold, it is cold outside too. But I guess that is the price you'll have to pay for sun shine this time a year. On the way back to the flat I visit what might have been the only clothes story in central Lund that is open today; Åhlens. Socks, underwear and 2 t-shirts were needed and bought. I have a tendency to travel light, especially on the outward bound trip, and have to compensate for that when reaching the destination. 


Not sure if it comes through in this photo, but my Lund flat's living room have really nice afternoon light, especially during sunny winter afternoons. I wonder if that is something that I should write in future ads if planning to sell...

Now, big challenge awaits - finding an open restaurant. Sundays are not very open. 

Friday, January 28, 2011

Cold Cold Lund

Two days in the office, and actually had several of good discussions with people. But it is really cold here, it is not amusing at all. 

However, it was nice meeting little Aron. He has grown a lot since last time I saw him, and that is perhaps slightly obvious since he then was 3 days old, and now are 3 months old. 


Dinner at Lundia yesterday. Was pretty okay. 


Then played with David and his PS3 a bit. 

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Billboard - Los Lobos

Billboard in Midtown knows how to find the good bands. And on top of that, it is a lovely venue, with nice foods, and very good view. Cool and the Gang, they told me.. I have to go... 


I tried to play it cool, or wait, I did not try... I wanted to go home and did not understand why we had to go down to the signing table. People I do not know, but the show was nice. They told me I should be in the photo too... so here is one for the band...  


If you concentrate you can see Mizzy Bone in the background. Anyways, good evening, good music, tasty food, and then some lovely tequila too. And home at a reasonable hour... I might just have grown up. 

Monday, January 17, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Helium

Moving up on the periodic table ... If i was to create me own... Brought them home on new years... And now 2 weeks later ... They are up!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Monday, January 10, 2011

Exotic Animals in Snow

 You were no longer allowed to hold the lion cubs, but instead we got to experience the first snow of the season at Fuji Safari Park. It was a safari just getting there, half way there we noticed snow next to the road and saw it mostly as an amusement; that was when we had not started to consider the fact that places with "Fuji" in its name could have a tendency to be positioned slightly higher up in altitude than other places with less snow. 

When we passed several cars putting on, and signs saying it is mandatory - snow chains; summer tires did not work anymore and we slid backwards. Turned around, and luckily found a bus tagged "Fuji safari park", the driver had stopped to put on his chains and we jumped on board. A few tons heavier and polar equipped he made it all the way there. 

The safari buses were full, we had to wait an hour and a half, and decided not to. Instead we opted for the guided walking safari, a 2 hours or so walk behind the stage. But before that we took a walk in Animal Village. The Reopard (according to the pamphlet) did not look too happy, not with the snow, not having to be in his cage. But he sure looks pretty against the white backdrop. 


You could buy small bits of monkey candy and feed Pippi Long stocking's Herr Nilsson. It was okay, until there were like 10 of them, then it just disturbing. Seemingly the only trick they have learned was to stretch out their little hands to get a piece of snack. I'm sure they could train them to do much more. 


The wallabies were even more scary, tried to nibble on Mattias' legs, and Hiromi's shoe laces. Big rodents (I'm not sure if they are, but I was not amused).  


Then after a surprisingly tasty spaghetti lunch in a school canteen interior designed restaurant, we set off on the guided tour. If the leopard looked annoyed, the tigers were loving it, running around with tails held high. Apparently, snow and around zero temperatures are the preferred climate for these striped felines. 


Sitting alone in the snow.


The lion ladies were like cats should be, not impressed by the cold. The grouped together on sun flirted patches free of snow. 


Some girls climbed up high to catch the sun, or to avoid the horny male down below. Males cannot climb, at least not if you are a lion. 


They do not climb, the males, and they do not bother coming over to the fence to get treats. Ox-heart to warm a lion's heart. 


Zebra crossing, or what ever it was up to. His friends were eating hay. 


氷柱、icicles hanging from the giraffe tower. The giraffes did not bother to go out today, too cold they said. 


First there were clouds, then it became clear, then after a few hours you could not see the mountain at all, big dark snow clouds covering it. 


The other slope. 


Mattias.

Hiromi.





Löwen

Snowy mountain

Monkey

Space Train

Or at least that's what it said on the side. I was looking for 999 but did not see. 

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Winter Sale

2 pair of jeans, a new bag to match the knitted wrist warmers I got from mum yesterday, and a 500yen H&M dress. 

Sunday, January 02, 2011

Yesterday's Morning

No photos of fujisan this year, but a photo of a really happy Japanese couple instead. 



Brussels Leftovers