The Foreign Club

[Master Magnus]

It's snowing like crazy here today, but as it was pretty warm yesterday with plenty of rain showers, the ground is too wet for the snow to stay on.

Well, what have you guys been up to this weekend? I've got a pretty bad cold (no wonder, considering the weather style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif ) so I've been mostly at home...

[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Nov 26 2005, 07:44 PM
It's snowing like crazy here today, but as it was pretty warm yesterday with plenty of rain showers, the ground is too wet for the snow to stay on.

Well, what have you guys been up to this weekend? I've got a pretty bad cold (no wonder, considering the weather style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif ) so I've been mostly at home...
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It's snowing a LOT here too, but since it's +0 degrees, it turns sluggish pretty quick...

Hmm... The weekend? well yesterday i was drunk... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Master Magnus]

^How typical... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Incitata]

^^ and we were doing so well. All those posts and not a single mention of booze or drunkeness style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I've got a pretty bad cold (no wonder, considering the weather ) so I've been mostly at home...[/b][/quote]

Sorry to hear that, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif Take good care of yourself, hope you get well soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Nov 27 2005, 12:38 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I've got a pretty bad cold (no wonder, considering the weather* ) so I've been mostly at home...

Sorry to hear that, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif Take good care of yourself, hope you get well soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
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Thanks, Tresk! I'm feeling a little better today.

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Thanks, Tresk! I'm feeling a little better today[/b][/quote]

You're welcome. Glad to hear that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by Incitata@Nov 27 2005, 01:33 PM
^^ and we were doing so well. All those posts and not a single mention of booze or drunkeness style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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I thought my mission in life was complete, but it looks like the nasty habit is returning... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Don't worry, I'll be vigilant. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

BTW, how's the cold going, Magnus? Hope you feel better soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

We're getting our first snowfall now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Nov 29 2005, 02:40 PM
BTW, how's the cold going, Magnus? Hope you feel better soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

We're getting our first snowfall now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
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I'm a lot better, thanks Tresk! I'm still hoarse and the nose is stopped-up, but the fever is gone today. It's the climate, +10°C one day and -3°C the next...

The snowing has resumed here in the Greater Stockholm area...

[Tresk Im'nel]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Nov 29 2005, 06:41 AM
I'm a lot better, thanks Tresk! I'm still hoarse and the nose is stopped-up, but the fever is gone today. It's the climate, +10°C one day and -3°C the next...

The snowing has resumed here in the Greater Stockholm area...
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Glad to hear that, you're welcome. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Hope it clears up soon, that phase can be a nuisance, but at least you know it's on its way out... That must be tiresome. Vancouver weather can be like that at times, too...

Our snow is still around, but it's turning to slush, not all that cold yet really. But there's more in the forecast for later of the week...

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Nov 29 2005, 03:40 PM
BTW, how's the cold going, Magnus? Hope you feel better soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

We're getting our first snowfall now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
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Having never lived in a cold climate, is getting snow a good thing?

I mean it's so hot here today, snow may not be such a bad thing. At least I can swim when I get home tonight...

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Having never lived in a cold climate, is getting snow a good thing?

I mean it's so hot here today, snow may not be such a bad thing. At least I can swim when I get home tonight...[/b][/quote]

It's nice if your heat's working, the power doesn't cut out and you don't have to drive in it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Otherwise it's a pain in the [deleted expletive]. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Nov 30 2005, 12:12 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Having never lived in a cold climate, is getting snow a good thing?

I mean it's so hot here today, snow may not be such a bad thing. At least I can swim when I get home tonight...

It's nice if your heat's working, the power doesn't cut out and you don't have to drive in it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Otherwise it's a pain in the [deleted expletive]. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
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It's just so hard to imagine. It's 12:46pm here, it's 31C outside, I have the aircon blowing full blast in the office.

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu+Nov 30 2005, 11:47 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Obi-Stu @ Nov 30 2005, 11:47 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Tresk Im'nel@Nov 30 2005, 12:12 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Having never lived in a cold climate, is getting snow a good thing?

I mean it's so hot here today, snow may not be such a bad thing. At least I can swim when I get home tonight...

It's nice if your heat's working, the power doesn't cut out and you don't have to drive in it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Otherwise it's a pain in the [deleted expletive]. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
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It's just so hard to imagine. It's 12:46pm here, it's 31C outside, I have the aircon blowing full blast in the office.
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I usually like the snow. I live in a wooded area so it's very pretty with the snow hanging from the trees. What I don't like is the weather conditions that comes with it (I'm still sick, it turned out to be the flu, not an ordinary cold).

[empire21]

^I also live in a wooded area which looks awesome in the winter, fortunatley I hardly get sick, but since I just said that I will style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[leiaorgana]

Hello everyone...! long time no see...

What's up?

[Master Magnus]

^Not very much... And you?

[Tresk Im'nel]

In case anyone's interested:

http://www.frappr.com/galacticsenatemembers

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>but since I just said that I will[/b][/quote]

Well, hopefully not... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>What's up?[/b][/quote]

Hi, leiaorgana. Nice to meet you... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Not much, just final exams. And you?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I usually like the snow. I live in a wooded area so it's very pretty with the snow hanging from the trees. What I don't like is the weather conditions that comes with it[/b][/quote]

We had that a few days this past week, it looks great. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif It's all melting away now, though...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>(I'm still sick, it turned out to be the flu, not an ordinary cold).[/b][/quote]

Oh, dear, sorry to hear that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif Take good care of yourself... Hope you get well soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Thanks, I'm well now. Unfortunately, the snow has melted away here too. It's pitch black dark outside at 3 PM, windy and rainy... I miss the snow.

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>^Thanks, I'm well now. Unfortunately, the snow has melted away here too. It's pitch black dark outside at 3 PM, windy and rainy... I miss the snow[/b][/quote]

You're welcome, glad to hear that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Yeah, our snow's almost all gone now. Whoa...I don't know how I'd manage with that day length, here the earliest it gets dark is a little after 4 PM. Although, of course, with my Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome that sometimes means I only see a few hours of daylight at this time of year... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif

[Lord Senes]

Hey everyone! I'm back also... And I'm not in Finland...

[Incitata]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Dec 7 2005, 05:03 PM
Hey everyone! I'm back also... And I'm not in Finland...
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It's amazing how many people are not in Finland! I'm not in Finland either.

[leiaorgana]

Neither am I!!! hahahahhaaha style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rofl.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Dec 7 2005, 02:32 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>^Thanks, I'm well now. Unfortunately, the snow has melted away here too. It's pitch black dark outside at 3 PM, windy and rainy... I miss the snow

You're welcome, glad to hear that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Yeah, our snow's almost all gone now. Whoa...I don't know how I'd manage with that day length, here the earliest it gets dark is a little after 4 PM. Although, of course, with my Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome that sometimes means I only see a few hours of daylight at this time of year... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif
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Yeah, it's dark, but I'm glad that I don't live further north in the country (where it's genuine polar night, but of course, the northenmost parts of Canada have that as well).

[Tresk Im'nel]

Hi, Incitata. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Hi, leia. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Nice to meet you both...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm back also... And I'm not in Finland...[/b][/quote]

Welcome back. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Ah, where are you now?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, it's dark, but I'm glad that I don't live further north in the country (where it's genuine polar night, but of course, the northenmost parts of Canada have that as well).[/b][/quote]

Same here, I wouldn't want to spend a winter in Whitehorse, Iqaluit or Yellowknife. Mind you, a polar summer might be kind of nice, although I imagine it would be disruptive to one's sleep at first...

[Incitata]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Dec 8 2005, 03:39 PM
Hi, Incitata. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Hi, leia. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Nice to meet you both...

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And nice to meet you too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Dec 8 2005, 02:39 PM
Welcome back. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Ah, where are you now?


Ah... That remains to be seen... I might tell a little later... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>And nice to meet you too[/b][/quote]

Thanks. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Ah... That remains to be seen... I might tell a little later...[/b][/quote]

Ah...hope all goes well. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's amazing how many people are not in Finland! I'm not in Finland either.[/b][/quote]

Nor am I, come to think of it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Lord Senes]

OK... Hmm...

I'm in Argentina.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

With my beautiful, soon-to-be wife, leiaorgana... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif


pics will follow soon... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohhlala.gif

[Master Magnus]

^ style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bop.gif Sober yet? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Lord Senes]

^style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whip.gif

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[leiaorgana]

^^ style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rofl.gif hahahaha you're bad...
Actually we're getting married on January 11th 2006 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Lord Senes]

hmm... this place is beginning to be too quiet again...

[Master Magnus]

^Yeah... What's up?

[Lord Senes]

^it is kinda hot in here... oh well, beer is cheap... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Oh? I wasn't aware that we had a bar in here. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[flo fett]

Originally posted by leiaorgana@Dec 14 2005, 10:31 PM
^^ style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rofl.gif hahahaha you're bad...
Actually we're getting married on January 11th 2006 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
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So soon? Hairy bananas! I've been away from here for too long! Well congratulations you two! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by flo fett+Dec 16 2005, 10:40 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(flo fett @ Dec 16 2005, 10:40 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-leiaorgana@Dec 14 2005, 10:31 PM
^^ style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rofl.gif hahahaha you're bad...
Actually we're getting married on January 11th 2006 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
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So soon? Hairy bananas! I've been away from here for too long! Well congratulations you two! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif
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Thanks! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Master Magnus]

^You are joking, right?

[Lord Senes]

^nope...

[Master Magnus]

Allright! My sincerest congratulations! Onnea matkaan!

[Lord Senes]

Thanks! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

Congratulations, Senes and Leia. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif I hope all goes well for both of you... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lord Senes]

^ style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif thanks!

[Master Magnus]

^So, if I may ask, where are you going to live?

[Lord Senes]

No idea whatsoever... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

^How interesting... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Master Magnus]

Hello? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif

[empire21]

Hey Master Magnus style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by empire21@Dec 22 2005, 07:26 PM
Hey Master Magnus style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif
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Hello there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wave.gif
What's up?

[empire21]

Not much, although this old club of foreigners has been quite neglected as of late style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Yes, that's for sure.

[Lord Senes]

Well obviously it's quiet in here because i've not been online that much... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Yes, I'm sure that's the reason why. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[empire21]

perhaps talk of alcohol will lure the others back style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif

[Master Magnus]

<span style="color:red"><span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%">Merry Christmas</span></span> to all the foreigners out there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xmas.gif

[Obidobi]

<span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:red">God <span style="color:green">Jul <span style="color:red">Magnus!</span></span></span></span> :yodaxmas:

To all you others!
<span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:red">M<span style="color:green">e<span style="color:red">r<span style="color:green"><span style="color:red">r<span style="color:green">y <span style="color:red">X<span style="color:green">-<span style="color:red">M<span style="color:green">A<span style="color:red">S<span style="color:green">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/vaderxmas.gif

[Lord Senes]

hmm... Christmas came and went...

What's up for new year?

[leiaorgana]

Originally posted by empire21@Dec 23 2005, 11:14 PM
perhaps talk of alcohol will lure the others back
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You're damn right! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif hahahah

Merry Xmas to all of you style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/leiaxmas.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sidxmas.gif
Thanks for the congratulations... and about where we're gonna live.. somewhere in Europe... we dunno yet, it could be scotland, it could be ireland... we'll keep you posted! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grouphug.gif

[empire21]

Originally posted by leiaorgana+Dec 28 2005, 04:11 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(leiaorgana @ Dec 28 2005, 04:11 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-empire21@Dec 23 2005, 11:14 PM
perhaps talk of alcohol will lure the others back
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You're damn right! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif hahahah
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Works everytime style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[leiaorgana]

^cheers to that style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

[empire21]

Obi-Stu is going to be style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/censored.gif

[Lord Senes]

Hmm... I think it's time for another (short) episode of Lord Senes' Drinking Tips...

Quote: Alcohol, the cause and solution to all the problems in my life.

Irish Coffee is good if one has a cold. The caffeine also cheers you up. Have a couple of those, and you feel better already. In fact, you could feel so good that you decide to skip work tomorrow and drink the whole bottle... After all, what's the best medication for a cold...? Rest. Trust me, a bottle of whiskey WILL help you with that. Some side effects may occur though, like vomiting, headache, mouth being dry etc... But hey, that'll make you think about something else than your cold...

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[Master Magnus]

<span style="color:green"><span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%">Happy New Year</span></span> to all the foreigners! It's only a few minutes left for some of you...

Oh, and Obidobi, Got Nyt År! (I felt that I had to return your Christmas greeting.)

[Obidobi]

Gott nytt år Magnus og alle andre som forstår skandinavisk!!

Happy new year all!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by Obidobi@Dec 31 2005, 10:33 AM
Gott nytt år Magnus og alle andre som forstår skandinavisk!!

Happy new year all!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
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Gott nytt år från Argentina... +25C...

[Incitata]

Happy New Year all! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grouphug.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

[Lord Senes]

So, has everyone recovered from the holidays? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Oh yes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif How about yourself?

[Lord Senes]

kind of... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Big party coming up next wednesday style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Why am I not surprised? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Jan 4 2006, 08:53 PM
^Why am I not surprised? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
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Since he is getting married, I'm not surprised either.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rose.gif

[Lord Senes]

hmm... it seems that the Nordic wedding traditions differ slightly from the local ones...

oh well, it's a good thing that beer is available at the party....

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obidobi+Jan 5 2006, 12:41 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Obidobi @ Jan 5 2006, 12:41 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Master Magnus@Jan 4 2006, 08:53 PM
^Why am I not surprised? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
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Since he is getting married, I'm not surprised either.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rose.gif
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Oh, I had completely forgotten about that "little fact". style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 5 2006, 09:12 PM
hmm... it seems that the Nordic wedding traditions differ slightly from the local ones...
I take it that there won't be any style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/viking.gif at the wedding?

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 5 2006, 09:12 PM
oh well, it's a good thing that beer is available at the party....
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Well, just as long there's beer, right? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif

Seriously, I wish you guys the very best of luck!

[Lord Senes]

^no Vikings at the wedding, sadly... oh well...

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 6 2006, 01:07 AM
^no Vikings at the wedding, sadly... oh well...
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What about Koskenkorva? Finlandia? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohhlala.gif

[empire21]

I'm thinking there will be Vodka a plenty

[Tresk Im'nel]

Happy New Year everyone. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Hope all goes well, Senes and Leia. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I need to drop by here more...

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obidobi+Jan 6 2006, 01:33 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Obidobi @ Jan 6 2006, 01:33 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Lord Senes@Jan 6 2006, 01:07 AM
^no Vikings at the wedding, sadly... oh well...
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What about Koskenkorva? Finlandia? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohhlala.gif
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Let's not forget about the beer (I guess you'll be having Lapin Kulta style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif).

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 7 2006, 11:47 AM
Happy New Year everyone. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Hope all goes well, Senes and Leia. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I need to drop by here more...
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You're so welcome!

[Tresk Im'nel]

Thanks, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif How are you doing?

And what's the weather up to over there? It's been unseasonably warm this past week or so here...

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 7 2006, 02:05 PM
Thanks, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif How are you doing?
I'm doing quite well, Tresk, how about you?

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 7 2006, 02:05 PM
And what's the weather up to over there? It's been unseasonably warm this past week or so here...
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Well, here in my parts of Sweden, we've experienced a cold spell with quite a lot of snow, but now it's rather warm (just below 0°C / 32°F). Oh, and the days are becoming lighter and longer.

[Lord Senes]

Hmm... too bad Lapin Kulta cannot be found in here... Heineken or Warsteiner...

[Obidobi]

Isn't today the day?
Flo? Senes?
Congratulation anyway!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grouphug.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rose.gif

[flo fett]

Did someone mention vodka? No? Oh well just thought I'd poke my head in and wish congratulations on the upcoming nuptials!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obidobi@Jan 8 2006, 03:32 PM
Isn't today the day?
Flo? Senes?
Congratulation anyway!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grouphug.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rose.gif
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I thought it was the 11th?

[flo fett]

I think it is.

[Lord Senes]

yup, 11th... Thanks, Dobi! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm doing quite well, Tresk, how about you?[/b][/quote]

Glad to hear that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif I hope all is still well? I'm fine, thanks. First day of classes in the new semester...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Well, here in my parts of Sweden, we've experienced a cold spell with quite a lot of snow, but now it's rather warm (just below 0°C / 32°F). Oh, and the days are becoming lighter and longer[/b][/quote]

Ah, sounds quite nice. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Here we've been having very heavy rain for two days now (it actually made the national news, probably because of the heavy rains last January that caused a landslide that resulted in one fatality), and there are subzero temperatures in the forecast for the end of the month...

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 10 2006, 12:47 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Well, here in my parts of Sweden, we've experienced a cold spell with quite a lot of snow, but now it's rather warm (just below 0°C / 32°F). Oh, and the days are becoming lighter and longer

Ah, sounds quite nice. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Here we've been having very heavy rain for two days now (it actually made the national news, probably because of the heavy rains last January that caused a landslide that resulted in one fatality), and there are subzero temperatures in the forecast for the end of the month...
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[/b][/quote]
Yes, it's quite nice... Stay safe, Tresk!

[leiaorgana]

Thank you all for thwe good wishes!!!

Mesa is soo nervious but soo very happy!!! yay! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif

[Master Magnus]

^I'm so happy for you guys! I hope you'll have a great day tomorrow!

[Lord Senes]

Why do I have the feeling I'm gonna be drunk tomorrow...?

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[flo fett]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif Good luck (((hugs)))

[Lord Senes]

^ Thanks!

If people could see me now...
My hands are shaking...

Oh well, at least I have some vodka and cola........

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But still, I am VERY happy... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Master Magnus]

^I wish you and LeiaO the very best of luck today!

Oh, I like your new sig...

[Obi-Stu]

Hello to all things foreign!


It's good to see that after two weeks of holidays, nothing has changed here at all.


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[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Jan 11 2006, 07:43 AM
Oh, I like your new sig...
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style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Kent...

[Master Magnus]

Hello? Where is everybody? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif

[Master Magnus]

It's awful quiet in here... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yell.gif

[Lord Senes]

I know it's quiet...

Gimme some slack, i'm on my honeymoon, i don't have time to post all the time...

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[Tresk Im'nel]

Congratulations, LeiaO and Senes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif I hope all goes well for both of you. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I must remember to drop by here more regulary. Sorry about that, Magnus...

BTW, I was wondering and I thought maybe you'd know...is "Armed Neutrality" still Sweden's official foreign/military policy? I remember back in the 'Nineties there was talk of a less isolationist stance and I don't know what effect EU membership would have...

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 19 2006, 08:52 PM
I know it's quiet...

Gimme some slack, i'm on my honeymoon, i don't have time to post all the time...

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Well, I wasn't expecting to hear from you so soon! I hope you guys are doing allright and that you're having a pleasant honeymoon (I was going to say something, but since this is a family-friendly board... Just kidding style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif ).

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 20 2006, 12:34 PM
I must remember to drop by here more regulary. Sorry about that, Magnus...

BTW, I was wondering and I thought maybe you'd know...is "Armed Neutrality" still Sweden's official foreign/military policy? I remember back in the 'Nineties there was talk of a less isolationist stance and I don't know what effect EU membership would have...
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It's good to see you Tresk!

I'm in a bit of a hurry, so I'll be very brief about the current Swedish neutrality policy (please excuse my grammar as I'm a bit rushed). Things have changed somewhat over the last decade. There are no potential enemies and Sweden hasn't had any for quite sometime (*cough* except for the Soviet Union during the Cold War *cough*). Sweden at first didn't join the European Union (or the European Community as it was called at the time) because of the neutrality policy. Sweden's current policy is to stay nonaligned, but to participate in the security field (in organizations such as OSCE, according to the December 1995 declaration). Sweden's neutrality is temporary, that is it isn't a law and can be set aside at an instant as opposed to permanent neutrality (Switzerland is a prime example of a permanent neutral country).
As for Sweden being armed... Sweden's armed forces during World War II and the Cold War was very much focused on invasion defense but the policy as changed towards contingency defense (with a much smaller organization with fewer conscripts and thus fewer military units).

If there's more you'd like to know or want me to clarify, just let me know! This was very brief as I'm in a hurry.

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's good to see you Tresk![/b][/quote]

Good to see you too, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Sorry about the delay here, I was preoccupied with reading party platforms for the election we've got happening tomorrow...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm in a bit of a hurry, so I'll be very brief about the current Swedish neutrality policy (please excuse my grammar as I'm a bit rushed). Things have changed somewhat over the last decade. There are no potential enemies and Sweden hasn't had any for quite sometime (*cough* except for the Soviet Union during the Cold War *cough*). Sweden at first didn't join the European Union (or the European Community as it was called at the time) because of the neutrality policy. Sweden's current policy is to stay nonaligned, but to participate in the security field (in organizations such as OSCE, according to the December 1995 declaration). Sweden's neutrality is temporary, that is it isn't a law and can be set aside at an instant as opposed to permanent neutrality (Switzerland is a prime example of a permanent neutral country). As for Sweden being armed... Sweden's armed forces during World War II and the Cold War was very much focused on invasion defense but the policy as changed towards contingency defense (with a much smaller organization with fewer conscripts and thus fewer military units).

If there's more you'd like to know or want me to clarify, just let me know! This was very brief as I'm in a hurry.[/b][/quote]

Ah, thank you very much. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif That's pretty close to my understanding... Quite some time meaning post-WWII? Because I do seem to recall that the Third Reich was also considered a very real threat by Swedish defence planners in the 1940s... And I think the temporary neutrality is preferable to what you've described for Switzerland, better to have more manoeuvring room just in case.

Although on the downside, I would assume that relying almost exclusively (until recently at least) on indigenous equipment would tend to send costs through the roof. (Then again, the money doesn't leave the country...)

Thanks. The reason I was asking is that I sometimes wonder if Canada ought to maybe adopt a more "neutral" stance (i.e. less interventionist, even under UN auspices), at least to some degree, but at the same time retain a credible defensive capability to patrol our own borders for sovereignty's sake... So Sweden and Japan are naturally the two models I tend to think of for that. Although of course Japan is not strictly speaking neutral, but is limited to self-defence only by the Peace Constitution...

[Lord Senes]

He's back! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif It was a good honeymoon, we stayed in a nice hotel, and we "forgot to return" all the free hotel soap and shampoo located in our bags... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 23 2006, 05:30 PM
He's back! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif It was a good honeymoon, we stayed in a nice hotel, and we "forgot to return" all the free hotel soap and shampoo located in our bags... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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Hello there! It's good to see you again and I'm glad to hear that you guys had a good honeymoon!

[Master Magnus]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's good to see you Tresk![/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 23 2006, 02:22 PM
Good to see you too, Magnus. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Sorry about the delay here, I was preoccupied with reading party platforms for the election we've got happening tomorrow...
It's quite allright. Have you made up your mind yet (of course, don't tell me how you're planning to vote)? It seems as if the conservatives will have a good election. It's election year here in Sweden as well..

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm in a bit of a hurry, so I'll be very brief about the current Swedish neutrality policy (please excuse my grammar as I'm a bit rushed). Things have changed somewhat over the last decade. There are no potential enemies and Sweden hasn't had any for quite sometime (*cough* except for the Soviet Union during the Cold War *cough*). Sweden at first didn't join the European Union (or the European Community as it was called at the time) because of the neutrality policy. Sweden's current policy is to stay nonaligned, but to participate in the security field (in organizations such as OSCE, according to the December 1995 declaration). Sweden's neutrality is temporary, that is it isn't a law and can be set aside at an instant as opposed to permanent neutrality (Switzerland is a prime example of a permanent neutral country). As for Sweden being armed... Sweden's armed forces during World War II and the Cold War was very much focused on invasion defense but the policy as changed towards contingency defense (with a much smaller organization with fewer conscripts and thus fewer military units).

If there's more you'd like to know or want me to clarify, just let me know! This was very brief as I'm in a hurry.[/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 23 2006, 02:22 PM
Ah, thank you very much. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif That's pretty close to my understanding... Quite some time meaning post-WWII? Because I do seem to recall that the Third Reich was also considered a very real threat by Swedish defence planners in the 1940s... And I think the temporary neutrality is preferable to what you've described for Switzerland, better to have more manoeuvring room just in case.
Yes, as you might know, neutral Sweden allowed Germany to transport unarmed troops through Swedish territory after the German campaign in Norway had ended (Norway surrendered on June 7th 1940 and the Swedish cabinet declared June 9th that they would allow the transport and the agreement was signed the following month, in clear violation with the neutral stance. In addition to this agreement, that was in effect up until 1943, Sweden continued to trade with Germany and supplied Germany with vital iron ore). It's important to note that Sweden traded with the allies as well and made very serious concessions.

As for Germany, it was a real threat. In early 1943, the Germans had a finished plan for the invasion of Sweden but the setbacks on the Eastern front forced Hitler to cancel the invasion at the last minute (the name for the planned operation has escaped me for the moment, how annoying...).

During the Cold War, it was perceived that the potential threat came from the east (which is rather unsurprising).

And yes, temporary neutrality is better as you've better be prepared for any contingency...

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel+Jan 23 2006, 02:22 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tresk Im'nel @ Jan 23 2006, 02:22 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Although on the downside, I would assume that relying almost exclusively (until recently at least) on indigenous equipment would tend to send costs through the roof. (Then again, the money doesn't leave the country...)[/b]
Sweden had an extensive armament production during WWII with many companies involved. We had Scania-Vabis and Volvo that manufactured armoured vehicles, Bofors that manufactured guns and artillery and we had (and still have) plenty of iron... Sweden's armed forces were quite impressive by 1943. Sweden's Royal Armed Forces was comprised of 600,000 men, not including the civilians in the home guard and auxiliary units, it had 252 tanks (which had increased to 766 by 1945) and the Air Force (which only had 33 Gloster Gladiator biplane fighters which had quickly become outmoded and a few medium bombers) had developed new fighters (among others SAAB J 21 which was among the first aircrafts in the world with an ejection seat).
Of course, after WWII, it opened up and Sweden bought equipment from abroad (for example, the main battle tank in Sweden in the decades following WWII was the British Centurion tank).

<!--QuoteBegin-Tresk Im'nel@Jan 23 2006, 02:22 PM
Thanks. The reason I was asking is that I sometimes wonder if Canada ought to maybe adopt a more "neutral" stance (i.e. less interventionist, even under UN auspices), at least to some degree, but at the same time retain a credible defensive capability to patrol our own borders for sovereignty's sake... So Sweden and Japan are naturally the two models I tend to think of for that. Although of course Japan is not strictly speaking neutral, but is limited to self-defence only by the Peace Constitution...
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You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I need to clarify or if there's anything more you'd like to know.

[Lord Senes]

Where is everyone? Stu? Dobi? Cat?

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Jan 24 2006, 04:12 PM
Where is everyone? Stu? Dobi? Cat?
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I'm right here.. In winter nowonderland! So you're back from the sexvaccation? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bop.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Lord Senes]

yup... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[leiaorgana]

Hey guys... the ones in Europe... Dobi, Flo, Cj, Maz... Master magnus..incitata and all of you... start saving your money!
I'm coming to Finland by the ends of February and i think we might be having a party in march and I most certainly want to see you all!

[MXCABRINI]

OMG! LeiaO Married? I lost something?! Congrats girl!

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by leiaorgana@Jan 25 2006, 03:46 PM
Hey guys... the ones in Europe... Dobi, Flo, Cj, Maz... Master magnus..incitata and all of you... start saving your money!
I'm coming to Finland by the ends of February and i think we might be having a party in march and I most certainly want to see you all!
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Sounds great!

[Lord Senes]

Originally posted by MXCABRINI@Jan 25 2006, 11:20 PM
OMG! LeiaO Married? I lost something?! Congrats girl!
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Well you haven't been around much... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Yep, we are married! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif

[MXCABRINI]

Yeah sorry, sometimes I go away but you know i always come back to keep posting, I love this place, it's my home style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Lord Senes]

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[flo fett]

Originally posted by leiaorgana@Jan 25 2006, 02:46 PM
Hey guys... the ones in Europe... Dobi, Flo, Cj, Maz... Master magnus..incitata and all of you... start saving your money!
I'm coming to Finland by the ends of February and i think we might be having a party in march and I most certainly want to see you all!
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*buys a new piggy bank and starts saving*
PAAAAAAARTAAAAAY! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

Congratulations, Leia and Senes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif All the best to both of you. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Welcome back, MXCABRINI. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's quite allright. Have you made up your mind yet (of course, don't tell me how you're planning to vote)? It seems as if the conservatives will have a good election. It's election year here in Sweden as well..[/b][/quote]

Yes, I had my mind made up and I voted. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif My candidate didn't win locally, but I think it worked out pretty well. IMO there's something to be said for minority governments... It'll be interesting to see where we go from here.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, as you might know, neutral Sweden allowed Germany to transport unarmed troops through Swedish territory after the German campaign in Norway had ended (Norway surrendered on June 7th 1940 and the Swedish cabinet declared June 9th that they would allow the transport and the agreement was signed the following month, in clear violation with the neutral stance. In addition to this agreement, that was in effect up until 1943, Sweden continued to trade with Germany and supplied Germany with vital iron ore). It's important to note that Sweden traded with the allies as well and made very serious concessions.[/b][/quote]

Ah, I don't think I'd heard of the troop movements but I was aware that Sweden had traded with both Germany and the Allies during the war. (As you probably recall, the reason a few DeHavilland Mosquitoes were converted to "airliner" configuration and placed in BOAC service was to get diplomats into, and out of, Sweden to negotiate the purchase of ball bearings to prevent the Germans from buying them).

And one of the first indications British naval intelligence got that the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen had sortied was a sighting report from HMS Gotland that was passed on to the British Naval Attache in Stockholm.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Germany, it was a real threat. In early 1943, the Germans had a finished plan for the invasion of Sweden but the setbacks on the Eastern front forced Hitler to cancel the invasion at the last minute (the name for the planned operation has escaped me for the moment, how annoying...).[/b][/quote]

Ah, I don't think I was aware that there had been a full invasion plan, but I do recall that the threat of one was taken very seriously by Swedish planners from an article on the J-21 in Wings of Fame magazine.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>During the Cold War, it was perceived that the potential threat came from the east (which is rather unsurprising).[/b][/quote]

Yes, quite unsurprising. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Sweden had an extensive armament production during WWII with many companies involved. We had Scania-Vabis and Volvo that manufactured armoured vehicles, Bofors that manufactured guns and artillery and we had (and still have) plenty of iron... Sweden's armed forces were quite impressive by 1943. Sweden's Royal Armed Forces was comprised of 600,000 men, not including the civilians in the home guard and auxiliary units, it had 252 tanks (which had increased to 766 by 1945) and the Air Force (which only had 33 Gloster Gladiator biplane fighters which had quickly become outmoded and a few medium bombers) had developed new fighters (among others SAAB J 21 which was among the first aircrafts in the world with an ejection seat).[/b][/quote]

Definitely... Also Bofors-designed guns were widely used by the British during the war, especially AA mountings on Royal Navy surface ships, although of course I'm fairly certain they were license-built in Britain (probably by Vickers, if I'm not mistaken...)

Also weren't there a few Seversky P-35s (I'm afraid I forget the model number of the export version, but it was much the same thing) that entered Flygvapnet service between the Gladiator and the J-22 and J-21?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Of course, after WWII, it opened up and Sweden bought equipment from abroad (for example, the main battle tank in Sweden in the decades following WWII was the British Centurion tank).[/b][/quote]

Ah, yes. I'm not sure if I'd heard of the Centurion being in Swedish service before the S-Tank, but I think that rings a bell. Certainly makes sense... I'm afraid this may be one instance of my interest in aircraft and ships but not so much land vehicles or armaments blinkering me a bit to tend to think mostly in air force and/or naval terms. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I need to clarify or if there's anything more you'd like to know[/b][/quote]

Thanks again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif I'll let you know if I think of anything...

[Lord Senes]

There was a presidential election in Finland. The current president, Tarja Halonen, continues for the next six years. Oh well, at least it's more material to Conan O'Brien...

[Master Magnus]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's quite allright. Have you made up your mind yet (of course, don't tell me how you're planning to vote)? It seems as if the conservatives will have a good election. It's election year here in Sweden as well..[/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 31 2006, 06:05 AM
Yes, I had my mind made up and I voted. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif My candidate didn't win locally, but I think it worked out pretty well. IMO there's something to be said for minority governments... It'll be interesting to see where we go from here.
Yes, I follow things as well.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, as you might know, neutral Sweden allowed Germany to transport unarmed troops through Swedish territory after the German campaign in Norway had ended (Norway surrendered on June 7th 1940 and the Swedish cabinet declared June 9th that they would allow the transport and the agreement was signed the following month, in clear violation with the neutral stance. In addition to this agreement, that was in effect up until 1943, Sweden continued to trade with Germany and supplied Germany with vital iron ore). It's important to note that Sweden traded with the allies as well and made very serious concessions.[/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel+Jan 31 2006, 06:05 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tresk Im'nel @ Jan 31 2006, 06:05 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Ah, I don't think I'd heard of the troop movements but I was aware that Sweden had traded with both Germany and the Allies during the war. (As you probably recall, the reason a few DeHavilland Mosquitoes were converted to "airliner" configuration and placed in BOAC service was to get diplomats into, and out of, Sweden to negotiate the purchase of ball bearings to prevent the Germans from buying them).[/b]
Yes, that's true.

About the troop transits, about 250,000 German soldiers (and goods) were transported through Swedish territory by railway between June 1940 and August 1943. Sweden also allowed the German division Engelbrecht to be transported through Swedish territory from Norway to Finland in order for it to participate in the fighting on the Eastern front soon after Operation Barbarossa had been initiated.

In addition to the troops and goods, heavy German weapons were also transported over Swedish territory such as two "Schwere Bruno" (heavy 28 cm railway guns).

It's important to remember that the military outlook was gloomy. In 1940, the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces estimated that Sweden might have resisted the German army for about 2 weeks.

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 31 2006, 06:05 AM
And one of the first indications British naval intelligence got that the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen had sortied was a sighting report from HMS Gotland that was passed on to the British Naval Attache in Stockholm.
Yes, that's true.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>As for Germany, it was a real threat. In early 1943, the Germans had a finished plan for the invasion of Sweden but the setbacks on the Eastern front forced Hitler to cancel the invasion at the last minute (the name for the planned operation has escaped me for the moment, how annoying...).[/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Jan 31 2006, 06:05 AM
Ah, I don't think I was aware that there had been a full invasion plan, but I do recall that the threat of one was taken very seriously by Swedish planners from an article on the J-21 in Wings of Fame magazine.
The name of the planned operation was Operation Polarfuchs (=Operation Polar Fox, not to be confused with Operation Arctic Fox which was part of Operation Silver Fox) which was to be set in motion July 1st 1943. The plan involved a German assault from Trondheim, Norway and from forces stationed in Finland with the aim of cutting the country in two and the establishment of a major airbase outside the northern city of Östersund. Sweden was to be divided between Germany and Finland. Fortunately, the operation was cancelled.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Sweden had an extensive armament production during WWII with many companies involved. We had Scania-Vabis and Volvo that manufactured armoured vehicles, Bofors that manufactured guns and artillery and we had (and still have) plenty of iron... Sweden's armed forces were quite impressive by 1943. Sweden's Royal Armed Forces was comprised of 600,000 men, not including the civilians in the home guard and auxiliary units, it had 252 tanks (which had increased to 766 by 1945) and the Air Force (which only had 33 Gloster Gladiator biplane fighters which had quickly become outmoded and a few medium bombers) had developed new fighters (among others SAAB J 21 which was among the first aircrafts in the world with an ejection seat).[/b][/quote]

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Definitely... Also Bofors-designed guns were widely used by the British during the war, especially AA mountings on Royal Navy surface ships, although of course I'm fairly certain they were license-built in Britain (probably by Vickers, if I'm not mistaken...)

Also weren't there a few Seversky P-35s (I'm afraid I forget the model number of the export version, but it was much the same thing) that entered Flygvapnet service between the Gladiator and the J-22 and J-21?[/quote]
Yes, that's true. In May 1939, Flygvapnet placed an order of fifteen P-35s (the Swedish designation was Seversky EP-1 Model 106 and the Flygvapen designation was J 9) and six months later, an additional batch of 45 planes were ordered followed by an order of 60 planes in January 1940. In total, 60 planes were imported to Sweden by various means before the U.S. imposed a weapon embargo on all countries except for the U.K. (before the lend-lease to the Soviet Union that is).

[Lord Senes]

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hmm... Maybe someone should change the name of this thread to "The Foreign Library", it's so quiet in here... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[MXCABRINI]

When we don't talk about alcohol this gets unactive, so let the drinking begin! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif

[Obi-Stu]

ignores the alcohol issue... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/nahnah.gif



Our local elections are next month. We have 32 political parties to choose from...

[Tresk Im'nel]

Are you around Magnus?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Our local elections are next month. We have 32 political parties to choose from...[/b][/quote]

Wow... I don't think we had that many nationwide in the federal election last month. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I hope all goes well. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>About the troop transits, about 250,000 German soldiers (and goods) were transported through Swedish territory by railway between June 1940 and August 1943. Sweden also allowed the German division Engelbrecht to be transported through Swedish territory from Norway to Finland in order for it to participate in the fighting on the Eastern front soon after Operation Barbarossa had been initiated.

In addition to the troops and goods, heavy German weapons were also transported over Swedish territory such as two "Schwere Bruno" (heavy 28 cm railway guns).[/b][/quote]

Interesting, thanks for the information.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's important to remember that the military outlook was gloomy. In 1940, the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces estimated that Sweden might have resisted the German army for about 2 weeks[/b][/quote]

Indeed...that would have to have been a major factor in any planning. And with Norway occupied any reinforcement or assistance from the Allies would have been difficult at best...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>The name of the planned operation was Operation Polarfuchs (=Operation Polar Fox, not to be confused with Operation Arctic Fox which was part of Operation Silver Fox) which was to be set in motion July 1st 1943. The plan involved a German assault from Trondheim, Norway and from forces stationed in Finland with the aim of cutting the country in two and the establishment of a major airbase outside the northern city of Östersund. Sweden was to be divided between Germany and Finland. Fortunately, the operation was cancelled.[/b][/quote]

Very interesting. Fortunate indeed it was cancelled...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, that's true. In May 1939, Flygvapnet placed an order of fifteen P-35s (the Swedish designation was Seversky EP-1 Model 106 and the Flygvapen designation was J 9) and six months later, an additional batch of 45 planes were ordered followed by an order of 60 planes in January 1940. In total, 60 planes were imported to Sweden by various means before the U.S. imposed a weapon embargo on all countries except for the U.K. (before the lend-lease to the Soviet Union that is).[/b][/quote]

Ah, yes. I seem to recall some were still in service, at least in the reconnaissance role, postwar...

[Master Magnus]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, that's true. In May 1939, Flygvapnet placed an order of fifteen P-35s (the Swedish designation was Seversky EP-1 Model 106 and the Flygvapen designation was J 9) and six months later, an additional batch of 45 planes were ordered followed by an order of 60 planes in January 1940. In total, 60 planes were imported to Sweden by various means before the U.S. imposed a weapon embargo on all countries except for the U.K. (before the lend-lease to the Soviet Union that is).[/b][/quote]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Feb 4 2006, 12:11 PM
Ah, yes. I seem to recall some were still in service, at least in the reconnaissance role, postwar...
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Yes, that's true. In 1945, ten J 9 planes were converted to reconaissance planes (carrying vertical cameras). In 1946 the J 9 was removed from major service and was instead used as military trainer aircrafts.

[Tresk Im'nel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>When we don't talk about alcohol this gets unactive[/b][/quote]

Or gets sidetracked into the "Tresk and Magnus discuss Swedish military hardware and history" thread... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Could be worse. We could be talking about Canadian equipment... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

So...um...I don't drink. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif Next poster's turn... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, that's true. In 1945, ten J 9 planes were converted to reconaissance planes (carrying vertical cameras). In 1946 the J 9 was removed from major service and was instead used as military trainer aircrafts[/b][/quote]

Ah, so it was a local modification...

[Tresk Im'nel]

Hi. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif How is everyone?

Crazy weather we've been having here:

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/20...orm-060204.html (http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/02/04/bc-windstorm-060204.html)

At least it hasn't rained too heavily today. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif It's been a month since we've had a multi-day dry stretch... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[Master Magnus]

Hello there, Tresk and the rest of you guys (and girls), where are you?

[Lord Senes]

I'm here... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lurking.gif ing... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I've been following your discussion style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif At least there's something happening here style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif

[Master Magnus]

^It's good to see you again, Senes! How's things now?

[Tresk Im'nel]

Welcome back, Senes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Hello there, Tresk and the rest of you guys (and girls), where are you?[/b][/quote]

I'm around. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Just waiting for the thread to get rolling again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

And we had full sun today, it was really nice out at a mild 8 degrees. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif About time... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Lord Senes]

I'm good, except I'll have to get used to the cold Finnish weather again, since we're going there next friday. Oh well, luckily the spring isn't THAT far away... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Well, I'm glad to hear that.

[Lord Senes]

up we go...

[Master Magnus]

Bump.

What's up?

[empire21]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Feb 20 2006, 11:04 AM
Bump.

What's up?
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not much from me, cold, tired and miserable style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohwell.gif

[Master Magnus]

^Pretty much the same here. Still, it's nice to see someone here. It's been awful quiet lately.

[Lord Senes]

Back in Finland... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[leiaorgana]

Hello!!! Messa reporting from Finland!!! how's everybody???

[Master Magnus]

^So, how do you like Finland, LeiaO? I hope you like it better than me. :lol: (I'm just kidding, Senes...).

[leiaorgana]

hahhahaha!!! :rofl: Actually I love it!!! it's beautiful and snowie!!! me likes!
Now I'm really looking foward to have a meeting here in march so we can meet all of our friends here in europe! including fellow senators :)

[Tresk Im'nel]

Glad to hear you're doing well in Finland, Leia. :) Hope all goes well. :)

Hi, Magnus. :) How are you?

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Feb 22 2006, 03:03 PM
Hi, Magnus. :) How are you?
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I'm fine, thanks. It's cold and it's snowing.

[Tresk Im'nel]

I'm fine, thanks. It's cold and it's snowing.

Glad to hear that. :) It's fairly cold here, but no snow or precip at the moment, although it was cloudy and even drizzling a bit today after a fair stretch of sun (which was nice because January was almost steady rain here... ;))

[leiaorgana]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Feb 22 2006, 10:03 AM
Glad to hear you're doing well in Finland, Leia. :) Hope all goes well. :)

Hi, Magnus. :) How are you?
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Thanks sweetie!! now all i need is to get my permanent conection in 2 weeks :p and I'll be here more often!!! :hug:

[Tresk Im'nel]

Thanks sweetie!! now all i need is to get my permanent conection in 2 weeks and I'll be here more often!!!

You're welcome, good to see you around. :)

[Tresk Im'nel]

Magnus, my reply to your off-topic question in the Fleet Geek thread got a bit unwieldy, so I'll post it here: ;)

^This is a bit off-topic, but when did you "discover" SW?

No worries. :) Difficult to pin down one date...I saw most of ESB on video back in the late 80s as a small child, but I had trouble following it not having seen ANH and therefore being a little disoriented and I left shortly before Bespin because it was getting too scary for me. ;) Then in 1996 my interest in SF spacecraft spilled over from ST to SW and I bought a copy of the original Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels and the bits of plot spoiler in there really captured my imagination, along with the vehicles and vessels themselves, so I personally count that as my introduction to Star Wars fandom. However, that was about the extent of it until I saw TPM in the theatre in 1999, but even then it didn't really take off at that time. It was December 2001 when I finally got around to watching the OT on VHS that I really became a Star Wars fan, I went through the trilogy on successive nights and then watched it again and within the week I was reading Splinter of the Mind's Eye. ;) I was on the mend from a breakup and Star Wars was just what I needed. Haven't looked back. :p

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Tresk Im'nel@Feb 22 2006, 03:21 PM
Magnus, my reply to your off-topic question in the Fleet Geek thread got a bit unwieldy, so I'll post it here: ;)

^This is a bit off-topic, but when did you "discover" SW?

No worries. :) Difficult to pin down one date...I saw most of ESB on video back in the late 80s as a small child, but I had trouble following it not having seen ANH and therefore being a little disoriented and I left shortly before Bespin because it was getting too scary for me. ;) Then in 1996 my interest in SF spacecraft spilled over from ST to SW and I bought a copy of the original Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels and the bits of plot spoiler in there really captured my imagination, along with the vehicles and vessels themselves, so I personally count that as my introduction to Star Wars fandom. However, that was about the extent of it until I saw TPM in the theatre in 1999, but even then it didn't really take off at that time. It was December 2001 when I finally got around to watching the OT on VHS that I really became a Star Wars fan, I went through the trilogy on successive nights and then watched it again and within the week I was reading Splinter of the Mind's Eye. ;) I was on the mend from a breakup and Star Wars was just what I needed. Haven't looked back. :p
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Ahh, that was an interesting way to "discover" Star Wars!

I first saw Star Wars when ANH was aired on Swedish television in '83. It's the first film that I remember seeing (I was four years old) and I've been more or less hooked since then.

[Tresk Im'nel]

Ahh, that was an interesting way to "discover" Star Wars!

I suppose so...and circuitous to say the least. ;) I guess my focus on the ships is unsurprising given the route I took. ;)

I first saw Star Wars when ANH was aired on Swedish television in '83. It's the first film that I remember seeing (I was four years old) and I've been more or less hooked since then.

Nice. :) I know the feeling, about thirty minutes into ANH I knew I was hooked. ;) And it was kind of funny watching ESB I realised how confusing it could be not knowing who everyone was, all those years I'd been rebuking myself for having been such a dumb little kid having had trouble following it... ;)

[Tresk Im'nel]

And I'd best be off now... Nice talking again. :) Bye, all, take care. :)

[empire21]

Originally posted by leiaorgana+Feb 22 2006, 09:34 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(leiaorgana @ Feb 22 2006, 09:34 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Hello!!! Messa reporting from Finland!!! how's everybody???
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[/b]
:wave: doing okay over here

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Actually I love it!!! it's beautiful and snowie!!! me likes!
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Then go make a snowman, and post us the pics :bigsmile:

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by leiaorgana@Feb 22 2006, 02:34 PM
Hello!!! Messa reporting from Finland!!! how's everybody???
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I don't know about the snow in Finland, but the snow here in Norway sucks.... :bop:

[leiaorgana]

^AHahhahaaha!
It's because I'm not used to snow... i gotta say the one on the roads is quite dirty and disgusting but soon I'll post pics of my backyard and frontyard and you can judge by yourself :p

[Master Magnus]

Hello everybody! It's good to some activity in here again!

I agree on the "snow on the road", LeiaO. IIRC, they don't use salt on the roads in Finland at least...

[Obidobi]

Some winter shots from my home...

[attachmentid=16256]Taken at the entrance

[Obidobi]

The entrance of my home...

[Obidobi]

A pile of snow... :sigh:

[Obidobi]

Our road witch is filled with snow every freakin day... :(

[Obidobi]

Emil's poor tractor....

[Obidobi]

Our cars....

[empire21]

we haven't gotten snowfall like that this year, this winter sucked

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by empire21@Mar 2 2006, 02:27 PM
we haven't gotten snowfall like that this year, this winter sucked
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You guys have winter?

How quaint... :nahnah:

[Master Magnus]

Well, Obidobi, you have a little more snow than here.

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu+Mar 2 2006, 03:29 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Obi-Stu @ Mar 2 2006, 03:29 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-empire21@Mar 2 2006, 02:27 PM
we haven't gotten snowfall like that this year, this winter sucked
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You guys have winter?

How quaint... :nahnah:
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[/b][/quote]
Yeah, and I'm getting sick of it. :D

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Master Magnus+Mar 2 2006, 04:46 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Master Magnus @ Mar 2 2006, 04:46 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 2 2006, 03:29 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-empire21@Mar 2 2006, 02:27 PM
we haven't gotten snowfall like that this year, this winter sucked
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You guys have winter?

How quaint... :nahnah:
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Yeah, and I'm getting sick of it. :D
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[/b][/quote]
Ditto that!!!! My arms are 2 meters long and my back is aching because of shoving snow... :(

[Obi-Stu]

Here's a picture of where I live, taken last winter.

:nahnah: :nahnah:

It was a cool 21 degrees that day. Jacket weather...

[Master Magnus]

^Hmm, I recognize that picture... Have you posted it before? It seems to be a little too warm for my taste (at least for winter).

[Obi-Stu]

yeah, it's somewhere here... ;)

[empire21]

Nice pic Obi-Stu, it's nice to see blue skies, all we get in my area is yellow polluted skies :ugh:

[Master Magnus]

Well, it's snowing heavily again and the forecast says -15°C / 5°F for the afternoon... I'm longing for the spring...

[Obi-Stu]

We go from summer into a mild type of autum and then to a cool spring and back to summer. We may have few cold snaps that last a few days, but no real winter to talk of.

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 4 2006, 07:20 AM
We go from summer into a mild type of autum and then to a cool spring and back to summer. We may have few cold snaps that last a few days, but no real winter to talk of.
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Banned.... :bop:

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 4 2006, 07:20 AM
We go from summer into a mild type of autum and then to a cool spring and back to summer. We may have few cold snaps that last a few days, but no real winter to talk of.
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Well, I'd normally say that it sounds a little boring, but as we got another decimeter of snow today...

[Obi-Stu]

Everybody snowed in or something?


Hellooooooo! :bye:

[empire21]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 7 2006, 08:48 AM
Everybody snowed in or something?


Hellooooooo! :bye:
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LOL, not here, we're actually getting spring temperatures :)

[Obi-Stu]

And so now the funs starts, right?

[empire21]

if the temperatures hold, but we'll probably get dumped on with 5 feet of snow soon, thats just the way of things, the way of the weather :p

[Obi-Stu]

So when will it stop snowing and spring really start?

Having only experienced 3 month long mild winters each year, it's hard to imagine anything else.

[empire21]

Usually when April hits it's safe to say the snow is gone, my area usually averages about 5 months of winter

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 7 2006, 02:04 PM
So when will it stop snowing and spring really start?

Having only experienced 3 month long mild winters each year, it's hard to imagine anything else.
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Well, here in my parts of Sweden we would've had early spring by now (i.e. virtually no snow but rather chilly, 3-8°C), so the spring is rather late here.

[Obi-Stu]

How hot does it get in summer?

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 8 2006, 10:37 AM
How hot does it get in summer?
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The average temperature for Stockholm is 16°C for the summer season. On hot days it can climb up to above 30°C.

[Lord Senes]

It was a fresh -19C this morning when I woke up... ;)

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Lord Senes@Mar 9 2006, 06:21 PM
It was a fresh -19C this morning when I woke up... ;)
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We had -23°C / -9°F this morning. :p It was a little warmer than yesterday...

[leiaorgana]

I just hope tomorrow is a little bit warmer... at least today at midday was -9 C
at sunshine!

[flo fett]

LOL, well I'm having practically tropical temperatures of 4C! Woot!
I managed to walk to work today with my coat open for the first time since about September! :lol:

[Master Magnus]

^It's good to see you, Flo! Yeah, that's warmer than here in my parts of Sweden (it's a bit warmer today though, it's -10°C).

[flo fett]

YAY! It snowed last night!
The view from my kitchen window...

[Master Magnus]

^A very pretty scene!

[leiaorgana]

yay! And it's getting warmer and warmer everyday... :w00t: the weather reports says we might even get between 1-5 C !!!
The first above 0 temperatures!!! :)

[Lord Senes]

:censored: ing winter... :bop:


:devil: :devil: :devil:

[leiaorgana]

where's everybody???

[empire21]

Originally posted by Lord Senes+Mar 13 2006, 12:06 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lord Senes @ Mar 13 2006, 12:06 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>:censored: ing winter...


:devil: :devil: :devil:
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[/b]
Drink some of the hard stuff, that will warm you up :shots:

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where's everybody???
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Hey Flo, we're all here

[leiaorgana]

^getting drunk already?

[flo fett]

And now Flo#2 is here too! It's still about 4C here but it was so sunny today that it seemed warmer. Everything was just a wee bit cheerier. Well it was til I had to go for a review with my boss :censored: :banghead: :saber:

[Master Magnus]

Here it's still cold (we had -10°C this morning. So much for spring).

[Lord Senes]

well we had -15... ;)

[empire21]

^Thats pretty damned cold :ugh:

[flo fett]

Back to the chilliness...and rain :angry:

[Master Magnus]

It's a bit warmer today (2°C), but it's still colder than usual (it's usually between 10°-12° C). I live on the edge of one of the bigger Swedish cities, and usually this time of the year, I take walks in the rural areas adjacent to where I live (the forests streches for kilometers and there are farms and stuff), it's very pretty, but this year it has been too cold and too much snow. :(

[Lord Senes]

*nudge* :whip:

[Obi-Stu]

So, are my European friends still hibernating? :D

[Admiral DaaLa]

Well today it 27 degrees celsius it's beeen uncharcteristically hot.

[Obi-Stu]

Isn't it strange, today it's 21C outside, I am frezzing cold and have a jersey on.

:blush:

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 28 2006, 07:54 AM
So, are my European friends still hibernating? :D
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No, I'm starting to wake up. It's +5°C outside. Now, if it could rise a few more degrees...

You're freezing in 21°, uh? Terrible. :D

[empire21]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Mar 28 2006, 02:57 AM
Isn't it strange, today it's 21C outside, I am frezzing cold and have a jersey on.

:blush:
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:blech: *throws a big wet snowball at Obi-Stu* :D

[Obi-Stu]

We are surely entering into winter now, it's a comfortable 28C today... :nahnah:

[Master Magnus]

We have a comfortable 6°C. However, while we were one decimeter short of a half-meter of snow, there is water and mud everywhere as the snow melts away rapidly (in fact, after only a few days with these temperatures, there isn't very much left).

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Mar 30 2006, 02:04 PM
We have a comfortable 6°C. However, while we were one decimeter short of a half-meter of snow, there is water and mud everywhere as the snow melts away rapidly (in fact, after only a few days with these temperatures, there isn't very much left).
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6???!!!! That's hibernation weather....

i'm cold just thinking about it...

[Master Magnus]

^What if I tell you that we had 8*° in the afternoon? ;)

[flo fett]

Same here, practically tropical eh? :lol:

[empire21]

^that is such a wicked avatar :thumbs-up:

[flo fett]

Thank you. I used morpheus animation suite. It's a bit cruddy cos I did it quick so the morph between V and I isn't that smooth but meh it's only an avatar. :lol:

[Obi-Stu]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Mar 30 2006, 07:53 PM
^What if I tell you that we had 8*° in the afternoon? ;)
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How do you survive? ;)

[Master Magnus]

^I don't know... It has been a setback though. It snowed during the night and it's -1° outside. Man, I feel like hibernating again. ;)

[Obi-Stu]

It's 30C today, and I'm heading to the beach! :happydance:

[Master Magnus]

0°C and I'm heading down the beach. ;)

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Master Magnus@Apr 1 2006, 10:21 PM
0°C and I'm heading down the beach. ;)
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With a birthdaycake and everything...? :D

Happy birthday Magnus! :) :beer: :cheers:

[Master Magnus]

^Thanks in arrears, Obidobi!

[leiaorgana]

Happy bday master magnus!!! :cheers: :hug:

[Obi-Stu]

:birthday: :birthday: :birthday:

[leiaorgana]

BTW guys.. I just uploaded some of Lord Senes and me, our wedding pictures and random at kodakgallery.com any interested pm me! :bye: :cheers:

[Master Magnus]

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it even if it was a little late... ;)

Originally posted by leiaorgana@Apr 3 2006, 12:12 PM
BTW guys.. I just uploaded some of Lord Senes and me, our wedding pictures and random at kodakgallery.com any interested pm me! :bye: :cheers:
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Can't you post a picture at the GS?

[leiaorgana]

I just posted 3 yesterday.. here...
http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?sh...ic=3952&st=1809 (http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?showtopic=3952&st=1809)

Enjoy!

[Master Magnus]

^Very nice pictures, LeiaO! I hope you guys will have a bright future!

[leiaorgana]

So far so good! we're soo happy :)
Now we're hunting for appartments for rent, hopefully soon we'll have a place of our own :cheers:

How about you? what's new?

[Master Magnus]

^Unfortunately, nothing worth mentioning.

[Obi-Stu]

Except that it's still hot....

[dukey13]

I am from Greece and Australia. My parents are Greek and born in Australia.

[Obi-Stu]

Welcome dukey!

Where are you living now?

Have you visited the Aussie page here:

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi!, oi!, oi! (http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?showtopic=14359)

:welcome:

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by dukey13@Apr 7 2006, 09:54 AM
I am from Greece and Australia. My parents are Greek and born in Australia.
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Hello and welcome to the Foreign Club!

:welcome:

[Master Magnus]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Apr 7 2006, 08:28 AM
Except that it's still hot....
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Oh yeah? It's hot here too! *Cough* 6° *cough.:D

[leiaorgana]

Here it's like 2° C!!!

[BomarrPunk]

you guys need to come to balmy Canada, we are up to 11° today!

[Master Magnus]

Today it feels like a genuine spring day. I was out walking the paths and it was buzzing with more or less pleasant bugs (from flies and bumblebees to an extraordinary butterfly). It's sunny, bright and almost 8° outside (according to forecasts, it'll get warmer later during the day).

[Lord Senes]

We had like +7C today. 'twas a nice day, although overcast... :)

[Obi-Stu]

It's 19C today.

I just can't seem to get warmed up...

[Master Magnus]

^Are you chilly? :blech: There's finally no snow left on the ground here and it has started to dry up.

[MXCABRINI]

YAY! The foreign club still active :p How ya'll doin'?

[flo fett]

Not bad young man, not bad. How're you?

[Master Magnus]

^^We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?


Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :p

[flo fett]

:lol: