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Always buy the Applecare: Round 3

Monday, August 13th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Technology, Travel | No Comments »

OH YEAH!! They replaced my laptop battery without a fuss. I took my battery to the Apple reseller in downtown Oslo and they swapped it out for no charge. I was worried that being overseas would complicate things with the ...

I am not Tech Support!!!

Friday, August 10th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Technology, Travel | No Comments »

The saying "when it rains it pours" is unfortunately true. I had been having a really bad week as far as technology goes. My in-law's computer experienced a hard drive failure, my brother-in-law's computer needed some upgrades, and

So my wife tries to kill me……

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Sports and Fitness, Travel | No Comments »

Well not really, but I do think she was trying to scare the crap outta me. The day started when Ski has this "great idea" to go biking to the beach where her family has been going for years. Now ...

Leaving Copenhagen

Monday, July 30th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Travel | No Comments »

Our final day in Copenhagen was mellow. We got up late and had brunch before checking out of the hotel. Ski wanted to do the whole touristy canal tour thing. We had done it the previous year but she thought ...

Copenhagen: Day Two

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Travel | No Comments »

I slept in late today while Ski and the kids went to an art exhibit on the outskirts of the city. I stayed in bed and just chilled. I purchased the high-speed broadband connection for the hotel service so that ...

Copenhagen: Day One

Friday, July 27th, 2007 Posted in LaGuardia, Lifestyle, Norway, Travel | No Comments »

After getting settled in our hotel room the kids dragged us out to go see the city. We walked for awhile around downtown Copenhagen and did some shopping. I was determined not to go crazy shopping since the exchange rate ...

Straight outta Oslo!!

Thursday, July 26th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Travel | No Comments »

I am leaving on a short trip with the family today. Ski and I are taking a four day boat cruise with the kids to Copenhagen. DFDS, the company that sponsors these trips, usually offers decent packages for short getaways. ...

Birthday Abroad

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 Posted in Lifestyle, Norway, Travel | No Comments »

It is funny that as you get older that you start to look forward to celebrating your birthdays less and less. I must admit that turning 42 was somewhat of a downer. I mean I am glad that I made ...