Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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My man is finally on his way back home from London.
It has been a loooooong week

 Where is your one and only when you neeeeeeeed him????
Why does it always happen when they are away?

Sweden has been experiencing its coldest weather for a century.
And last Thursday, Central Sweden had a huge snow storm ...
We woke on Friday morning to temperatures of - MINUS 28!

SNOW like I have never seen...
so much so
We were snowed in!

My car was almost buried and a tractor came and ploughed all the snow so that we could get out
 Central Sweden came to a halt on Friday
The boys could not get to school

By Saturday morning cabin fever had set in...
Little J decided to relieve the boredom,by being helpful, chopping fire wood wih his scout hatchett...
He almost axed his thumb off!!!

 A 1 hour drive to the nearest hospital and 6 stitches later
We live to tell the tale
BOYS  GRRR...!
  



My lovely Swedish friend Asa, bought me these beautiful tulips...
They are the BEST and so is she...
Tack sa Mycket ASA!


I LOVE to bake...

Victoria Sandwich Cake &  a nice cup of tea...

Works everytime!

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18 comments:

  1. Vintage House16 February 2011 at 12:36

    Hej
    Fy vad tråkigt att allt ska hända när man är ensam.
    Golvet kommer börja läggas på måndag:)
    härligt fina tulpaner.
    kram
    sandra

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  2. Penny16 February 2011 at 16:21

    Oh my goodness, that is serious... I hope your son is ok now, what a bit of trauma for you and then all that snow on top of that! It seems so far away the idea of snow when the sun is shining so beautifully today and all the littlespring bulbs and shoots are almost blossoming. I did hear that we may well be in for another snow episode soon, so I am just enjoying the blissful sunny sky today.
    You are absolutely right aout tea and cake there is nothing like it and a good friend = perfect time. Take care in the snow xox

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  3. Heidi16 February 2011 at 18:59

    You poor thing...it never fails when they are away every thing goes down your a brave woman...I'm glad he's alright. Boy, flowers and cake just the best medicine!

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  4. Jenny at Red House16 February 2011 at 19:35

    Typical boys!! don't you just lovem! boys are great you can shout your head off at them and they've forgotton about it in two minutes , unlike girls,eek!! glad you're surviving the snow it sounds horrendous jennyx

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  5. Nina16 February 2011 at 19:36

    Oh my! I´m glad you are all right! And also very happy your man is on is way!
    Sending you warm hugs!

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  6. YarnRoundHook16 February 2011 at 19:43

    Ouch - glad that thumb is still attached!
    Yes, where are these men when you need them? Mine is out at an awards dinner while I wrestle 2 tired stroppy children into bed after a very long day. x

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  7. moonstruckcreations16 February 2011 at 20:04

    Hope your boy is on the mend. We seem to have come to the end of the snow here so thats all good as far as Im concerned!

    Love the bright coloured tin and flowers.

    Helenxx

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  8. Celestial Charms17 February 2011 at 03:33

    Sorry to hear about your son, and hope his thumb is healing quickly. The snow and the cold have been such an issue in so many areas of the world this year. Spring will be welcome by many. Glad your hubby will be back with you soon. Funny, how so many things go wrong when they are gone. It happens to me all the time! Keep warm!
    Maureen

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  9. Erin {pughs' news}17 February 2011 at 04:01

    Oh my, Julie! What a week! Hope you are keeping warm and that hubby is home very soon...
    xo

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  10. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 04:47

    Oh Julie, I hope your son will be fine, what an ordeal last weekend. With this beautiful setting you created that not all was loss. I really hope you all enjoyed a lovely Valentine's day.
    P.S. No more chopping wood for the little one!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Rosemary...X

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  11. StephieB17 February 2011 at 12:13

    Hi Julie, I hope everything is OK! You are so right - things ALWAYS happen when they are away and yes GRRR boys! I am glad that you have a lovely friend to buy you tulips though. Your photos look lovely.

    I think it's time for someone else to chop the wood, Stephie x

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  12. Renohacks17 February 2011 at 17:10

    Wow! Dramas for you! Do you like living in Sweden Julie? I wonder if we will end up there one day........
    Glad your man is back in the house!
    Jo xxx

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  13. Renohacks17 February 2011 at 17:11

    P.S. Boys eh??!! All the stuff I have to look forward to with Max!

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  14. valarie17 February 2011 at 20:49

    Wow what an adventure. So glad to hear J survived is accident. So glad your guy is coming home and that we found you under all of that snow.

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  15. Farfars stuga17 February 2011 at 21:23

    I agree about wher´s the men when you need them!!

    But you met two other men that was good for a women in "snow need" ;).

    Åsa is Toppen!!! And so are you.

    kram Cia

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  16. Coco Rose Diaries18 February 2011 at 08:16

    Hello my lovely Julie!

    Gosh what a time you are having of it! Mega snow and trips to the hospital! Hope all okay with Little J and his thumb. Bet that hurt. What a lovely friend you have, the tulips are beautiful!

    I hope the weather warms up a little for you and you get to have a nice RELAXING weekend!

    Much love

    Vanessa xxxxxx

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  17. ~*~ saskia ~*~18 February 2011 at 16:32

    Warm welcome home, dearest Julie. I have some tulips on my table too.
    Happy baking!
    Enjoy your weekend xxxxx

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  18. Northern Hi-Lights19 February 2011 at 16:53

    beautiful flowers (and a beautiful kitchen) - I thought we'd had a bad Winter over her in NE Scotland, but really compared to you Scandinavians I have nothing to moan about!

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