Complete make over

We have looked at hundreds of frames and eventually Ellen found the one. I can only be too pleased it's not more than every 5th year we have to go through this. With a brand new hair cut it is a complete change of style. Don't you think she looks dazzling?

What with the rain

This weekend we had planned a "Dad-weekend". The kids and I had arranged to go to the summerhouse in Sweden. Our project was to tear down the roof over the terrace. Unfortunately, we hadn't incorporated the weather in our plans. We had more than 2 inches of rain yesterday, so instead we had fun indoors watching movies, playing ludo and eating lots of cake.

Partial lunar eclipse

When we left Legoland, Rita remarked how pink and round the moon was. Well as we drove across Funen and Zealand it changed. Gradually the disc got smaller and smaller. It was clear night. It was kind of neat to have something keep you alert while driving after a long fun day.

Axel won

Axel had won 4 tickets for Legoland which we made use of yesterday. It was a perfect day. It was sunny but not too warm. We got there almost on the planned time even though the driver made a slight detour.

There were quite a bit of people but we managed to get on all the rides we wanted to. Our favorite ride was the pirate ships. The ship sails around a little lake. On the ship and on land are hand powered water cannons. The faster you spin a little wheel the faster and more powerful comes out the water. It was fun. And wet. We all got drenched.

Legoland also had a new attraction called Atlantis. You "dive" into the deep sea to visit Atlantis and a great aquarium with lots of seahorses etc. We all enjoyed it.

I could go on. We had such a great day.

Garden decor

This is Rita's project. I don't know what is the purpose of putting all gardening tools in the tree but you can step on the shovel and get into the tree fast.

Down and up!

Saturday my parents celebrated this 135th birthday (65+70). They had really wanted a garden party but things didn't quite go as planned. Thursday we put up this enourmous tent in the garden. But the weather wasn't with them. Strong winds blew the tent apart so a new plan had to be concocted.

Friday all plans were cancelled and the whole family went to work clearing out the garage. The weather wasn't at all cooperative. It was raining cats and dogs. But after a day of tough manual labor we had it all clear. Saturday morning was spent baking, cleaning up the last things etc. so when the guests arrive at 2 PM everything was in order. And the roasted suckling pig was ready to be consumed as planned in the evening :-)

New teacher

All the kids started school yesterday. Rita has a new teacher this year - a man! He seems like a real nice and competent guy and Rita seemed very taken with him. And his name is Lars. That's going to give some confusion I'm sure.

Piece de resistance

Erik is not the only food artist in the family. Rita and I were home alone and decided to bake a cake. It was to be "a chocolate cake with icing ". Well, as the artist got inspired it ended up being "a round chocolate cake with red icing, blue houses and nuts!" The cake was excellent.

Checking the anchor

When anchoring you have to check the boat during the night to make sure the boat isn''t drifting. One evening we were on deck talking while watching the sun setting. It was a spectacular view. Axel and I had the pleasure doubled when we at 4.30 AM took care of the our anchor checking duty and saw the sun rise. Sunset and sunrise on the "same" day. It really was something to behold.

Expert navigators

Thursday, these two guys led us out of the harbor. Wouldn't you feel safe in their hands?



Axel was our look out. He loved to sit in the front of the boat and check out the sea. He is certain he saw a small dolphin one of the days.

Via con me

Last week was spent on the good ship "Via con me" a 39 feet long sailboat.

The entire crew consisted of David, Nadya, Marik and the entire Qvistgaard family.



David and the boys and I picked up the boat in Germany and sailed it to Funen where we were met by the rest of the crew.

Although experiencing som engine problems we had a great week. The weather was sunny and warm and perfect.

We did a bit of sailing with sails and a bit with engine.

All the boys had designated roles. David was Captain as he is the only experienced sailor. Erik handled sails. Axel did fenders and I was responsible for anchor and cooking!

Sailing is hard work and makes you ready to slumber almost anywhere - like the art museum in Faaborg.

The kids managed so well and enjoyed it all. I believe one of the hightlights was when we anchored up in Svendborg Sound and jumped in the water from the boat.