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From: Jan Haugland (la4cq@cheerful.com)
Date: Aug 26, 2014
On your message board I just came across a 6 year old post from Dona
Olsen where she asked about an ancestor who was called Gustav Haugland and came
from a placed called Ytre Arne in Norway. I tried to mail her, but the mail
address was not valid any more. So I am hoping that she still reads this board,
or perhaps someone else knows how to get in touch with her?
I live about 5 miles from Ytre Arne, which is now called Ytre Arna.
This is a former industrial towh which is now a suburb to the city of Bergen.
My grandfather was Gustav's brother, and he lived all his life on the farm where
Gustav grew up. (It's a small world?)
From: Myrna (Larson) Robinson <lhmir6406@hotmail.com>
Date: Jun 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM
I want to locate a picture (or pattern) of women's bunad cap for Rogaland.
I have all the parts. In fact, cap itself is made. But I don't know how to position
the various trims which are a part of the cap. Any pic/help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
From: "Karl Halvorson" <karl.halvorson@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 17:35:20
Hi all Sons of Norway Edvard Grieg Lodge #5-657 members!
I just joined Sons of Norway Today. I grew up in Wisconsin, but have lived in Cincinnati for many years ... just never thought of getting involved with Son of Norway ... until today! If this lodge needs some help with the website I can probably help out. And if anyone wants some lutefisk for Christmas Eve, I got way more than I need shipped to me from Wisconsin, just let me know.
Friday, October 5, 2012 2:14 PM
From: "kristin" <toddandkriseyler@yahoo.com>
Any ideas on how to locate the gravesite of my great
grandmother. Her name was Paula Kristine Bergby. She was once married to a Rider
Olsen but they divorced. So not sure what name she would be buried under. Also
not sure when she passed. Born 1905. Any thoughts are appreciated.
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 22:19:06
After 1000 miles we arrived in Fargo today around 2 p.m. for the Sons of Norway International Convention We had started out Tuesday at 2 p.m. and stayed over in Rockford and St. Cloud, Minn.
Opening ceremonies were at 4 p.m. Part of opening were greetings by the mayor of Fargo, and Moorhead, Minn. We had also had a greeting from Gary Gandrud the Nonorary Norway Consul General from Minneapolis.
Then we had a buffet dinner with a reception line with the outgoing president Dan Rude.
Friday and Saturday are meetings all day.
Date: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:52 PM
The World Choir Games were just here in Cincinnati and I want to let you know of a Norwegian choir that competed in the games. The EDT Choir from Hamar, Norway prepared for the last year and a half for their trip to Cincinnati. They consist of 31 singers from 14 to 30 years of age. They received gold medals in their two catagories. You may enjoy videos of them on U-tube as there are at least six videos of them singing here in Cincinati. The choir members were all wonderful and delightful and I hope you enjoy hearing them sing. What you need to do to find them on Utube is put EDT choir in Cincinnati.
Monday, June 4, 2012 12:53 PM
From: "Dana Wilk" <jdwilk@telus.net>
I am trying to locate information about my Grandfather, Edwin Norum,
born December 29, 1860, in Rodo or Rodoy, Norway. His mother, Ellen Petersdtr,
was born December, 1821, Luroy, Norway. They both immigrated to USA in 1884,
but I'm not sure where they first settled. I know he lived in Marysville, Snohomish
County, Washington, from 1899 to 1909, and then moved to Delta, B.C., Canada,
where he died in 1937. His mother died in Washington state in March of 1903.
I don't know his father's name or if he had any siblings.
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2012 9:24 PM
The World Choir Games is in the need of volunteers. In fact I will
be the one scheduling the choir hosts for the Norwegian choirs. There will be
a morning shift, afternoon and evening shift. There are two Norwegian choirs
that will be here in Cincinnati. One will be here the first week and the other
the second week. If you are in the Cincinnati area, contact me for all the details
of how to volunteer and what we will be doing. The Choir games will be in Cincinnati
July 4 to 14.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:22 PM
From: "Don & Shirley Billson" <dsbill@gorge.net>
We are wanting to find out if my husbands ggrandfather ever joined The Sons Of Norway? His family came to Trempealeau Co. Wis. in 1870.
His name was Thomas Billson {Bilson}. The name in Norway was Thormod
Baarsen. He lived in wis. until early 1900. Then moved to Sherwood N.D.
He passed away in 1924 in Sherwood. N.D.
We are looking for any info as to whether he ever belonged to The Sons Of Norway. Thank you. Don and Shirley Billson
dsbill@gorge.net
Monday, February 20, 2012 3:53 PM
From: "Eva Minton" <eminton@frontier.com>
I have a Nordlands bunad kit that has been started that I want to sell. I'm wondering if anyone knows the best way to to that.
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:52 AM
From: "Meridith" <brownbagocala@yahoo.com>
Hi there, I am looking for any information on the Grenstad family from Norway. My Great Grandfather was Bearnt Grenstad I believe his father was Andreas Grenstad of Mojen? I believe he was one of many children that emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1800's. My grandmother was Viola Grenstad born in 1906 in New York. If anyone has any information on the Grenstad family I would love to share. thank you.
Meridith
From: "Andre and Martha Wold-Pitman" <two-peas@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:57:14
Is there a "Lutefisk" Dinner anywhere in New Mexico; i.e. Abq?
Sunday, October 16, 2011 6:47 PM
From: "Norma Brandsberg" <charlee@lynchburgva.com>
I have been to Norway three times with my husband Tim and just loved the country. I have spent many hours doing genealgy on the Brandsberg family and have posted it on the Internet.
I would love to be able to make a bunad for our daughter but have no idea where to buy a pattern for the Sogndalstrand area. Can anyone help me. I am very able to do the sewing but have no idea where to buy the pattern.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 5:39 AM
From: "Mariann Stokken" Email: <mastokk2[at]online.no>
Hello :-)
About 5 years ago I helped a woman (Emma) from USA to locate information about her ancestors. She had just a very little information, but I were lucky and found her Great Grandparents and the sad history about them.
They arrived Grand Forks, ND 1882 (from Norway), in 1884 Great Grandfather killed his wife and a few days later himself.
Left was three little children Marie(Mary in the USA?)born 1879, Martha (Emmas Grandmother) and little Andreas (Andrew?) born Feb 1882.
I have not been able to locate information about Marie and Andreas, but maybe someone here may help?
The children were placed together with friends/neighbours of the family, they wrote in the newspapers. Martha was raised in a Norwegian family by name Sven Olson.
Name of the father and mother was Knut and Inga Moe.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:47 PM
From: "Bettyann Sorenson Larson" <bettyann5@msn.com>
Is there a Sons of Norway group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I recently moved here and am interested as a Scandinavian
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:11 AM
From: "Trond Botnen" <trond@dataservice.no>
I would like to inform you of a new website with a lot of information
about bunads and soljer.
K.E.Sando is an independent Norwegian Goldsmith who has specialized
in selling bunad silver, soljer and accessories on the internet. Since 2007
his web shop has become the leading web shop in Norway. In response to Norwegian
American requests this site are now available to US customers.
You will be able to find information and pictures of bunads from all
regions in Norway. Soljer and other accessories are organized according to which
bunad it belongs to. There are also historical information telling about all
the different soljer, buttons, cufflinks, buckles, and other products –
where they come from and what they symbolize. New bunads and products are continually
being added.
K.E.Sando is a family business who has been in the family in four generations,
established in 1901. After more than a hundred years in business they know who
makes quality products. Bunad silver are traditionally produced by the local
silver smith from the region where the bunad comes from. K.E.Sando delivers
their handcrafted products thru the web shop, making sure you get the best possible
product to the best price, without compromising quality.
Please visit the site at www.sando.no/en.html
You are welcome to link to this site if you want to.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:10 PM
From: "Jeanne Portello" <jeanne.portello@gmail.com>
I am trying to locate info about my grandfather Evan Evensen..he lived
in the UP..I believe he died in the 70's. He was married to Arnabelle Rachel
Veronica Johnson from Champion, Michigan. They had one daughter Patricia Beatrice
Evensen. They were divorced about 1941. Anyone with info please email me.
Friday, January 28, 2011 7:23 PM
From: "Shelly Awes" <shelly_awes@yahoo.com>
Does anyone know why I can't find a pattern on line for a Bunad? Is
there some policy in Norway that went into affect that disallows them to be
sold in the US? I saw a possible reference to this, but it was vague. All I
know is that I would love to try my hand and sewing a Bunad for myself and my
granddaughters, but am not so good at sewing that I can do without a pattern.
From: "Marilyn ( Nilsson ) Glasow" <marilynglasow@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 21:32:51
To Whom it may concern...
I need help and have tried to find a contact with a museum or municipal building
in Kristiansund North to which I may donate a panoramic photograph of Kristiansund
dated 1904......All that I can find are sites that want to sell me something.
My mother was born in her home in 1906 in a house built in 1740 on Bjornehaugsveien
in Kristainsund......If anyone can help me, I would be very grateful......As
you might assume, I am an older person as well and would like to get this done....
I have two copies and want to keep one for family. Knowing that most of the
city was destroyed in 1940, I assume that most photographs were destroyed as
well..................
Many thanks to anyone who can help me...
Marilyn Glasow.Hockessin, Delaware
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010 12:41 PM
From: "Terese Backshall" <Terese.Backshall@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au>
I believe I may be related to Leif Andreas Larsen aka Shetland Larsen.I
am having problems tracing his family history.I know he was born in Bergen Norway
and am aware of his wartime heroics.I wish to find information about his parents
siblings e.t.c.If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be extremely
grateful.
From: "Gloria Axelson" <lakesreantl@prtel.com>
Date: Monday, October 4, 2010 9:35 AM
How many Sons of Norwat Lodgs in the USA. How many lodges world wide?
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:08 PM
From: "Suzanne (Winden) Seibold" <sseibold@mtintouch.net>
I am trying to find relative in WI with the name of Winden or Nygard.
I want to leave my children with a complete history of family. My father's name
was Merrill Eugene Winden: his father's name was Melvin Lewis Winden, grandfather
was Hans Winden, mother was Gena Nygard, grandmother and grandfather Judith
& Gunder Nygard.
I have no pictures of his family past his generation. Please help.
Email me at sseibold@mtintouch.net
Thank you.
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010 1:57 PM
From: "Gillian" <gillybear110@hotmail.com>
Looking for size 14 Telemark style authentic red,
blue or yellow wool bunad. Also looking for blouse and purse/bag. Purchased
a bag clasp and solje last time in Norway but need the bag.
From: "Joan Hanson" <joanlee@wwest.net>
Date: Monday, August 23, 2010 at 19:24:07
What does Hilsen fra Norge mean in English?
Hi Joan:
It means "Regards from Norway."
Lois Evensen
From: Kim Shreve [kshreve@icesusa.org]
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:47 PM
Subject: ICES
Hello ,
My name is Kim Shreve. I work with ICES youth exchange program. I found
your information at Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield. ICES is a not profile exchange
student program that works to find host family for these students coming to
study in the US for a school year. We have several students from Norway that
we are currently trying to find homes for. I was hoping to get some help from
your organization in finding homes for these studnets. All of our students come
with full medical insurance and monthly monies from their natural parents to
cover their personal needs, school expenses, entertainment , shopping and ect.
We only ask the host family to provide a bed for the student to sleep in and
food to eat while in the host family home. But most of all make them part of
the family.
Here is a few of the students that I am currently working to find homes
for here in the Greater Cincinnati / Ohio Area. Please call or email me if you
have any questions.
(Ed note: contact Kim
Shreve for the list of students and information about them.)
Thanks for your help and consideration.
Kim Shreve
ICES Regional Administrator
Office - 513-729-7061
Fax - 888-501-1716
Toll Free - 888-365-4959
6980 Berry Blossom Court
Liberty Twp, OH 45011
http://www.ices-services.org/
From: "Jane Senn" <mamachiccks@aim.com>
Date: Monday, July 26, 2010 at 16:08:54
I am trying to find a Norwegian fisherman knitting pattern for a specific
family name. The name is Ingebretsen. They came from Aakra Karmoy in Norway.
They relocated to America and settled in Washington State. Do you know how I
can track down their family knitting pattern? (I'm assuming they have one since
the father was a fisherman in Norway and in America)
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me
Jane Senn
"Stephanie (Sjolseth) Cress" <watercress1@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 02:09:40
I have a wedding solje given to me by my grandmother. It is probably
100 years old and has the traditional 830s silver mark and a maker's mark of
Wikant A/S or A/C. Can anyone point me to a place where I might get more informatin
about the brooch?
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Friday, May 21, 2010 at 08:55:10
Notes regarding Tillie's
photos.
This was the 37th year for the Dayton Festival and our lodge had two
booths together. We had a display of cultural items and items to sell for a
fundraiser. The theme this year was music and many of the photos show how countries
related the theme at their booth. Many of the countries sell food and there
are a couple of photos of desserts. Each day they have a parade of the countries
and Jerry Elvrum, our president and his son JD carried the Norwegian flag on
Sunday. There is a photo with a girl and she has a sash, she was Miss World
Affair
May 17th at Kari Poe's house. There are photos of the parade from Kari's
house to the gazebo at the end of her street. Also photos of members and guests
enjoying the potluck in celebration of Constitution Day
Hello Everyone,
Tillie has put images on line from the Dayton International Fest and
from our Lodge's May 17 celebration of Norway's Constitution Day. The
images are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/TillieElvrum/DayIntlFestSyttendeMai2010#
Thank you, Tillie!
I am out of town and didn't get to attend either event so I hope someone
who did attend will post some comments about the pictures.
Best,
Lois Evensen
Web Master
From: "Betty Larsen Hammer" <bonabh@comcast.net>
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 21:05:52
Looking for a purse for Sor Trondelag Bunad....I can do the needle
work....but would need the frame for the purse....any info would be appreciated
From: "James Peterson" <jc-peterson@wiu.edu>
Date: Wed, March 17, 2010 8:05 pm
(Pedarsen, changed to Peterson at Ellis Island), and I've discovered some additional
information. I doubt this information will reach anyone that has further information,
but it's worth a shot.
Olaf Pedarsen arrived at Ellis Island in the 1800s from Oslo, Norway.
Initially, he worked as a boiler maker. Later, he moved with his son (Elmer
Clyde Peterson) to logging camps "up north" and used two teams of
horses to drag logs out of the forest.
Elmer met his wife, Emma Mary, who worked as a cook at the camps while
working with his father. Later, Elmer became a registered engineer, had his
own engineering company, and developed several patents.
Emma Mary's maiden name was Lau, and her parents were from Germany.
She was born in Detroit in 1895. Elmer was born in Michigan in 1884. For Elmer
and Mary, this was their second marriage.
My grandfather was their son, LeRoy Peterson, born in Detroit in 1930.
My father was James Michael. I am James Charles, and this is what I know as
of today.
If anyone knows ANYTHING about the surname Pedarsen, it would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
James Peterson
From: "Suzanne Seibold (Winden)" <sseibold@mtintouch.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 12:51:20
Hello,
My name is Suzanne Seibold, maiden name Winden. I am trying to find out any
family history about my father's family. He was born in Beloit WI to Gina Winden
(Nygard) and to Malvin Winden. His grandfather's name was Peter Hans Winden.
I am told that the Winden name used to be Jorgbrook (I am not sure of the spelling)
in Norway. I grew up in CA where my father settled but am now living in MT.
I want to pass on my father's family history to my children. Any help is greatly
appreciated. If you are a family member or know any of my surviving family please
email me at sseibold@mtintouch.net.
Thank you.
From: "Louise Gjerde" <louise-gjerde08@hotmail.com>
Date: Monday, December 28, 2009 at 17:42:01
Hi,
My name is Louise Gjerde, I live in Ireland, Dublin i am 29 years old and I
am looking for my Dad can someone help? Please.
I am looking for a man who's name is Arild Gjerde, he lives in Bergen
with his family, wife Monica 2 son's and 2 daughter's. Arild I think would be
in his late 50's, he has dark eye's and I know he has fair hair now.
I am looking for this man as I would like to get in contact with him
and hope that may be I will be able to find him.
From: "Judy Hembd" <hembd.judy@att.net>
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 12:28:32
I have recently moved to Mckinney Texas and am looking for somewhere
to buy lefse.
From: "Kiera Kristinsdottir" <kristins.dottir@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 19:33:49
At the Portland (Oregon)ScanFair this weekend, I met a woman wearing
a wonderful long jumper-dress that I think I can say is in the style of the
bunad. It was made by ODA, a company that I gather may no longer do this kind
of thing. It was, I think, dark blue with a sort of pleat and a double line
of metal-tone buttons vertically down the front, above and below the slightly
high waist. It was a rather loose, boxy cut and the sides laced up, so that
one could loosen it a bit -- after Thanksgiving dinner, for example, or if one
was pregnant. This jumper was plain, no embroidery.
Does anyone have a current source for a jumper like this? Thank you
so much!
From: "Patty Touve" <ptouve1@msn.com>
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 17:19:18
I have a beautiful Genuine Norwegian Blue Bunad Women's Size 14 -
16 for sale, I am asking $599.00, plus shipping costs.
It is handmade of authentic materials by Cousin and embroidered by
Aunt of the Vestergalen Islands in Norway. It was made for our Mom in 1982 she
wore it to many Scandinavian functions until 2002. This Bunad was one of her
most prized possessions and was taken care of accordingly (it is in very good
condition). The blouse has been sewn at a thin spot and has a few very slight
stains not noticable when wearing the full costume. It has silver cufflinks,
waist purse and shawl.
This Bunad is made of blue wool; the skirt and bodice are made of the
same fabric and color. The skirt is pleated in the front and finely pleated
in the back with a band of floral embroidery at the hem. The bodice is attached
to the skirt at the back and sides, and has floral design wool embroidery on
the front as well as on the back and closes with two pressed costume silver
hooks. The unattached purse is of the same color wool fabric as the skirt with
similar embroidery on the front, closing with a costume silver clasp with a
pressed floral design. The apron and shawl are made of blue and gold cotton
and the shawl has a knotted fringe. The blouse is made of white linen with a
band of white embroidery at the neck and cuffs. I can email pictures upon request.
From: "Ann Geddes" <cws@cookery.ca>
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 14:12:18
Hi,
I had a recipe for a Norwegian Sailor's Stew that used beef and anchovies. It
was delicious the two times I made it. I wanted to make it again and misplaced
my recipe. Does anyone have a recipe for Sailor's Stew that includes anchovies?
Thanks,
Ann
From: "Jill Johanson-Thackray" <norske961@hotmail.com>
Date: November 1, 2009 at 01:43:12
Would anyone know where I can find photo's and or a website to get
information on the bunad (woman's) for Arendal?? Second question...has anyone
heard of a village/town named 'Oyestad'...that was, or is near Arendal? Many
Thanks!!
From: "Andrea" <andrea.eckstein100@gmail.com>
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:39:27
I am a member of the Troll Dancers group in our SON lodge (Wergeland,
Jamestown ND). I have almost completed my bunad and would like to complement
it with the appropriate Solje. My question is this, does the Rogaland bunad
have a certain style of Solje to go with it (e.g. round vs. teardrop spoons,
heart-shaped vs. round)? Anyone with information can please contact me at andrea.eckstein100@gmail.com
Thanks! Andrea
From: "sharon" <sharonmartin99@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, August 24, 2009 at 02:41:33
I met a man, Tor Pederson, back in 1985 or 86. He was older than me,
but I'm not sure by how much. He should be somewhere between 55 and 60 (or so).
He was a tall (6'2" or taller), outgoing man with blondish curly hair.
He said he was from Norway, that he was divorced and had children living there,
that his connections (business partners) were in Norway. His parents lived in
Provo, Utah, and that he lived there on and off when he was younger. He said
he was a helicopter pilot, had some kind of connections in Malaysia, and also
did exporting of cars from the US to Norway. He bought a car from the dealership
where I worked with cash. He was well known by the head staff at many of the
casinos in Laughlin, NV. As quickly as he entered my live he disappeared. Does
anyone know this person and what ever became of him? Thanks so much for any
information you can give.
From: "Dawna Schneider with the Scandinavian Society" <dawnaschneider@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, August 3, 2009 at 17:48:17
Your group is cordially invited to join our group for an afternoon
of ice skating. The Scandinavian Society is hosting 2 hours of fun and fellowship
at Northland Ice Skating Rink 10400 Reading Road, Evendale,OH 45241 from 2p-4p
on Sunday August 16th. The cost is only $5 which includes skate rental. The
party room has been reserved for our use and we will have some snacks and pizza.
For more information and reservations, contact Dawna Schneider at dawnaschneider@yahoo.com
or call 233-6737.
From: "Nina Kottenhagen" <intern1@yfu.no>
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am contacting you because you are involved in a Norwegian Society/
Club. Maybe some of your members are interested in getting to know Norway even
better by opening their home to a young Norwegian for 11 months?
Is there a possibility to spread the word about becoming a host family
(see text underneath and attachment) in your community?
YFU is a non-profit educational organization which offers opportunities
for young people around the world to spend a summer, semester or year with a
host family in another culture and attend high school. For more information
http://www.yfu-usa.org/ or
http://www.yfu.no.
Thank you!
Best regards
Heidi Furustøl, National Director, Youth For Understanding Norway
From: "Stephen Bach" <bstephen@ups.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 03:22:07
Greetings!
I'm looking for any information regarding the surname Slaegr.
I hear that this is a Norwegian surname.Is it still in use &is it found
in Norway today?Please anything on this would be greatly apprciated.
Many Thanks & Regards
Stephen Bach
From:"George Nilsen" <gnilsen@live.com>
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11:25:38
What a pleasure to scroll down through your website! My parents, Mattias
Magnuson, who took the name Mattias Nilsen (his father's first name)etc. in
the old tradition, and my mother, Olga Marie Jensen, on her side gave me a ggbestefar
last name Dons, who was an oberst-lieutenant is the Danish Army, and I retired
from the USMC here as a LtCol (same rank).
I taught myself to read and speak Norsk, but it is rusty--as you can see I don't
remember the Norsk for 'great'(duplicated for as many times as necessary!)I
even wrote letters to a certain 'Ingrid' for years, but that too has been left
behind.
That sailor who bumped into the present King would have hit a giant!
From: "David Royer" <david.royer@fuse.net>
Date: Friday, December 26, 2008 at 22:02:37
The year is 1962 and I am a young sailor in the United
States Navy. I was lucky enough to be assigned to a special ship USNS Bowditch
T-AGS-21 that was conducting research of the oceans near Norway. In February
or March we were visitors in Trondheim, and guests of the Royal Norwegian Navy.
One of the events scheduled was a cross country ski meet and the snow had been
trucked in from the mountains to make the course as there was little natural
snow that year. While in Uniform I slipped on the ice and bumped into an elderly
man who was dressed very well. He was rather short in stature but when I said
enschuld mej, he replied, "It is not a problem." We chatted a bit,
and he said it is rather cold I am going up to the building (clubhouse) to get
a coffee, would you like one? I went up and he insisted on buying me a cup of
coffee. About 4 months later I found out that he was Kong Olav V the King of
Norway. Wow, I do not believe that many sailors had such an honor.
Subject: Juletrefest Photos from the Sons of Norway - Edvard
Grieg Logde
Sunday, December 7, 2008 10:28 AM
From: "Carol Stone" <cm8stone@yahoo.com>
I have uploaded to the web a bunch of photos from the Juletrefest last
night. Feel free to download/copy any of them that you would like.
Julefest_2008
It was great to see everyone last evening.
For all of you who coordinated the fabulous evening last night….Mange
Tussen Takk!! It was just perfect!!
En Gledelig Julehilsen!
Merry Christmas!
Carol
If you are having problems with the link above, copy and paste the
following into your browser:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=cm8stone&target=PHOTO&id=5277058852831022690&aid=5277058821893929105&authkey=fH8k5n8r01k&feat=email
From: "Harvey Futrell" <futrelht@bp.com>
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 21:11:56
Hi,
My wife is Norewigan and we have a son who is presently serving in the US marines.
He will be home for Christmas and he has requested a lamb leg which he loves.
The Seaman Church here in Houston will have a bazzar in November but they are
not certain if they can get a lamb leg. Is there a butcher shop or store in
the US that you can recommend we contact to obtain Noreweigan meats?
Best Regards
Harvey Futrell
From: "Suzanne Dugan" <SuzanneN.Dugan@Comcast.net>
Date: Monday, October 13, 2008 at 12:28:20
In August 1964 I travelled the Scandanavia with my high school choir.
While in Bergen Norway I met a young man by the name of Jan Helge Nilsen. I
remember his address because we wrote faithfully for quite a long time and eventually
he came to Philadelphia to visit. His father owned a ship, freighter and he
hoped on for the voyage. He stayed with my parents and I several times over
the summer of 1965.He proposed marriage, unfortunately I was young and foolish
and did not want to leave behind my family and country. We lost contact after
he returned to Bergen. The address I have for him is 19 Birkenhiven. I would
like to get in contact with him and catch up on the last 44 years. Does anyone
know how I might be able to contact him?
From: "Stacie T." <twinscanbefun@aim.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 01:45:11
Hi - I live in Missouri and plan to marry a fine Norwegian man about
a year from now. He is from Aust-Agder and although the wedding will be in the
USA we hoped to wear bunad. I am not from Norway nor do I have any ancestry
there. So basically, my understanding is I am free to "pick" whichever
bunad style suits me best. So basically, I figured either Aust-Agder since that
is where he lives or I really like Telemark and More og Rømsdal (sp?)
Anyhow- my question is how do I go about making a Bunad??? I mean,
I know how long and arduous the embroidery can be, but I have a bit over a year.
But I CAN NOT find a pattern to save my life anywhere online!
Does anyone have a pattern they can share with me OR know of a place
that sells them? It seems to be a closely guarded Norwegian National secret!!!
I am not an expert seamstress by any means but I think I can do it if I only
have some directions to guide me! ANY help from anyone in any area will be VERY
appreciated. Thanks!! Stacie
From: "Ryan Kray" <krayfamily@hotmail.com>
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008 at 20:03:07
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am of Norwegian descent. My grandmother passed away a number of years ago
and I never got a copy of her recipes for Cumla and Cringlas. Do any of your
members have the recipes?
Thank you!!!
Mrs. Ryan Kray
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 19:32:49
Day 4 and last from San Diego
Our very busy morning ended with the election of International Officers for
the next two years. The new officers are as below.
President - Dan Rude
Vice-President - Marit Kristiansen
Secretary - Auden Gythfeldt
Treasurer - Gene Brandvold
It was very busy and intersting four days.
Esther
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10:27:55
Day 3 - San Diego
Our day was filled with committe reports and discussions.
The most important law change was one to re-order the Consitution, which a committee
has been working on for four years.
Esther
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Friday, August 29, 2008 at 13:48:53
Day 2 - International Convention, San Diego
Highlights of day included a keynote address by Penny Knutson, former International
President(1998-2002), the theme of her message is "Change is Good"
Also, music by Jim Martinez who played Grieg with a jazz influence.
Esther
From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 23:48:30
Report of Day 1 - International Convention, San Diego
After a two hour flight from Dayton to Dallas, and a two and half hour flight
from Dallas to San Diego, finally got to sunny San Diego where the sun was shining.
Ran into George Sievers, waiting for the shuttle, so we rode together to get
to the San Diego Marriott Hotel Mission Valley, site of the convention.
The 4 p.m. Opening Ceremonies were very imprssive with the San Diego Marine
Band playing for us. In the evening there was a Hawaiian Luau with a Polynesian
Dance Show.
Tomorrow it is down to work.
Esther
From: Owen Vasseur (newobv@sasktel.net)
Date: Monday, August 25, 2008 at 00:29:49
I am researching information of my Grandfather, Harold Stendalen(Olson),
from Harpefoss district, imigrated to North America 1918-or 1919 I am
trying to find a contact from Harpefoss , maybe a local govt office or district
office that may be able to direct me to records for my family roots from that
area.Thank You
From: "Caroline Falk" <carocleeve@hotmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 03:37:56
Hello
My name is Carline Falk and I have been looking at my family history for my
Father Roy. I would love to visit Kristiansand to find out more about my Great
Great Grandfather Christian Falk who came to England from Norway and married
Elizabeth Biggs in Bristol. There are so many branches on this tree and it would
be such a waste to follow the wrong one. Could anybody help me so that I can
travel to Norway with my Father, from my home here in Hampshire England and
discover more about our family.
Kindest regards - Caroline
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 21:07:06 -0400
From: "Dona Olsen" <kadona@peoplepc.com>
Hello,
I have a question concerning the Norwegian words YTRE ARNE. The Ellis
Island immigration records, shows an ancestor named GUSTAV HAUGLAND, arrived
in the US in 1912. That record gives his residence as YTRE ARNE, Norway. I am
finding that Ytre Arne is also a surname. Every time I try to find information
on the town of Ytre Arne, All I can find is accounts of people bearing that
name. Also, What is the definition of those two words. Is it a town? a person?,
or both?
Is there any one who can give me a crash course in way
the towns, cities, and villages of Norway were structured in that 1912 era.
I would also be grateful for any information on the ancestors, and descendents
of Gustav Haugland, and the two young men who were from the same place, and
traveled on the same ship as did GUSTAV
Their names were: GUSTAV, and KARL KVAMME.
Thank You.
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:07:28 -0400
From: "Dorthe Helene Baardseth" <dorthe_helene@hotmail.com>
Hi everyone!
Remember me? I just wanted to drop you a note form Norway to let you know that
I am doing very good. I'm in college now, studying facility and service management.
I miss Ohio so much and whish the distance was shorter so I could see you all
more. I hope you are all doing well! I miss you!
Lots of love from Dorthe "the Nanny"
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:32:57 -0400
From: "Shari Haugen Melton" <smelton@duluthbudgeteer.com>
Subject:
I am seeking information re; my Grandfather Anton Haugen who left
Harpefoss Norway at the age of 16 with his brothers Emil and John. I believe
the original family name was Mauerhaugen or Maurhaugen and had a sister Anna
who stayed behind in Norway. I would love to see if there may be any family
still there that I could commicate with. I have post cards to and from my Grandfather
that with help I would like to translate to see if I can make any connection.
If someone could tell me how to start this search I would certainly be very
grateful.
Thank you!
Shari
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:00:42 -0500
From: "Spotz" <spotzT@wmconnect.com>
How do you spell "Father" in Norwegian? and are there any
special charecters?
Hi,
Father is "Far" with no special characters.
Best,
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:46:21 -0500
From: "Peggy" <hrgirl68@earthlink.net>
I have a beautiful Womans Bunad for sale. Lived in Norway in
the early 1990's and purchased it there from an estate sale. Is is from the
Osterdalen (sp?) area. It is wool, complete with two blouses, apron, hat and
shoes (71/2) and in perfect condition. It has been worn less than ten times.
I love it but do not wear it and think it is a shame to let it hang in the closet.
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:20:59 -0500
From: "Lois Young" <younglois@msn.com>
Recently I bought a rocker ink blotter with nicely painted
flowers on wood. When I took it apart to see if there was identification of
maker/origin, it had the words "Hilsen Fra Bergen" written on it.
Thanks to your website, I know it is a souvenir of Bergen, Norway or "Regards
from Bergen". I have visited Norway, and seems like I have more friends
and relatives who have Norwegian ancestors than any other country. I thoroughly
enjoyed your website, will visit it again and plan to notify my 100% Norwegian
friend about it.
Thank you, Lois, I'm glad to hear you found our
site and enjoy it.
Lois Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:11:50 -0500
From: "Ian" <ianhoosschwab@gmail.com>
Hi. Godt Jul! Long story short... my wife and I are looking for a
Norwegian tutor in Columbus, OH. Anyone? We are trying to move to Norway, my
norwegian is "rusty", but my wife needs to become fluent. Please feel
free to contact me ianhoosschwab@gmail.com. Mange takk og vi snakkest!
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:47:23 -0500
From: "Lynn (Matsen)Stallings" <raging50cajun@bellsouth.net>
Hi, First off i don't even know if I can do this thru this page;but
here goes.My Name is Lynn Stallings,My fathers name was Erling Madsen,born in
Tonsberg,Norway.His parents names were,Osker & Julie Madsen;his grandparents(I
believe) were Ellef & Regina Madsen. His sisters were Hilda(married name
Thue),& Helga(married name Bogen)her children are Erna,her childrenMona
& Thor.My father passed away in 1979 & I have been trying to find anyone
that might know any relatives of his.I have done Genealogy,Hertiage,& Roots.My
father was born on Sept.22,1904.Daddy changed the spelling of his name to Earl
Matsen because he said that's what most people selled it as.Please any info
would be greatly appreciated.Sincerely,Lynn(Matsen)Stallings
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:08:32 -0500
From: "Dawn Messerly" <dmesserlyREMOVE@fuse.net>
Help! I planned on making a number of batches of krumkake this weekend
and my krumkake iron is broken. I can order one online but it won't get here
until mid-week, and I'd like to make them sooner than that.
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to purchase a krumkake baker
anywhere in or around Cincinnati?
I just moved from St. Paul, Minnesota where it would have been fairly
easy to find one, but I've called several places (Sur La Table, Bed Bath &
Beyond, Jungle Jim's) and no one carries a krumkake baker.To
email me, just remove the word "REMOVE" from my email address.
Thank you, and God Jul!
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:54:52 -0500
From: "Natasa Stupar" <blek1@yubc.net>
04.12.07.Iam from Serbia.I lost contact with a very dear
friend,and I will be thankfull if anyone can help me to find her,or to give
me any information about her.Her name is Tone Bergby.She used to work in a Pstoffice,age
about 50,last town I know is Borgenhaugen./long time ago her town was Sarpsborg/.She
love`s horse`s and dog`s, and she used to have them.She like`s to travel and
we meet each other in ex Yugoslavia at the seaside Igalo summer`76.She used
to play Norvegian national dance togather with her father.If enyone knows something
abot my friend please contact me on my mail.Thanks
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:14:17 -0500
From: "Debbie Calhoun" <deb.calhou@yahoo.com>
Do you have a Lucia festival that I can participate in ?
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:45:32 -0400
From: "Bonnie" <design@srt.com>
I am looking for a bunad pattern. Anyone know where I can purchase
one?
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:59:34 -0400
From: "Debbie Calhoun" <deb.calhou@yahoo.com>
Dose anyone have a bunad for sale?
I have about 15 sweaters Dale of Norway, Nordstrikk and Vrikke for
sale
I have been collecting them
I live in Northern, KY , member of the Scandinavian Heritage Society
for many years in Lexington , KY
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:24:53 -0400
From: "Dee Fisk" <dotcurtisdatter@msn.com>
Where do I begin? I am first generation American. My grandparents,
as well as my mother, were born in Norway. I am truly interested in any and
all information I can obtain from More og Romsdal (Syvde) and Oppland (Skjak/Lom)
areas of Norway, where my grandparents and all of my heritage began. I am not
able to visit my 'homeland' but any information on history, ancestry, pictures,
friends and relatives will be greatly appreciated.
Tak.
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:33:25 -0400
From: "Sammie" <missing.north@yahoo.com>
Hallo- I was adopted and told I am of Norwegian descent.
I have just become a new grandmother at age 42, and would like
a name that is not common in the U.S. for the word grandmother. I would like
my grandchildren to call me grandmother in the Norwegian language. I have been
looking online for the Norwegian term for "grandmother" and came up
with "mor-mor". It is supposed to mean "one's mother's mother"
or grandmother. Is this correct? If there are any other names for "grandmother"
in the Norwegian language, I would love to hear about them so I can choose one.
Thank you in advance for your responses!
Hi Sammie,
Yes, "mor-mor" is mother's
mother. The generic name for grandmother is "bestemor."
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:11:57 -0400
From: "Thomas" <southernnights@hotmail.com>
Vicki Nelson: Meat Balls or "Kjoettboller"
as we would call them, can be made in so many diffrent ways, but the reciepe
I usually use is:
250 g minced meat (beef)
250 g minced meat (lamb)
2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 spoons of rusk? (dried breadcrumbs)
2 clove of garlic
2 spoons of chopped onion
1 spoon of chopped green pepper
2 dl water
1,50 teaspoon of dried herbal spices (your choice, but I use oregano)
Just mix it all up and make spoon size balls. Fry them
on a medium hot pan in some butter/oil, until the are brown.
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:33:06 -0400
From: "Vicki Nelson" <vnelson@maddak.com>
my husbands family are norweigen and I'm trying to find a recipe for
norwiegen meat balls. My mother- in - law passed away and no one can find her
recipes. I'm of Swedish heritage and was told that the swedish and norweign
meatballs are different.
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:18:37 -0400
From: "Sandy Geer" <sandygeer@comcast.net>
Hi - I am trying to find a receipe for something called Rul pulsey.
I probably don't have the second word spelled right but that is how it sounds.
My aunt said her mother used to make this out of beef but she hasn't been able
to find a receipe. It is definitely a Norwegian receipe. Rul is spelled correctly.
Thanks.
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 21:48:48 -0400
From: "kristin" <teyler@insightbb.com>
Does anyone know how to track sailors in Norway around
1918? I have found out that my great=grandfather was a sailor at this time.
He was just 17.
This would be in the of Nordstrand. Thanks
Saturday - May 19, 2007
Hi Everyone:
At our May 17 Celebration at Kari Poe's home
I was asked by a few people for the recipe for the red cabbage that I brought
so here it is:
Red Cabbage Recipe
1 medium to large head red cabbage
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red currant jelly (you can substitute whole cranberry sauce)
Finely shred the cabbage and put it in a large
pot with all other ingredients except the currant jelly. Cover and cook
on very low heat until cabbage is soft. This can be from 2 to 4 hours
until the cabbage is beyond crispy. Gently lift and turn the cabbage occasionally
as it cooks. Cooking slowly retains flavor and color, so be patient.
Do not allow the pan to go dry: add a very small amount of water if necessary
during cooking. After the cabbage is soft, add the currant jelly and continue
cooking 30 minutes more before serving.
Enjoy!
If anyone else has any recipes to share, please
send them and I'll get them on here. If we get enough to have a special
page for recipes, I'll do that, too.
Lois
Evensen
Web Master
Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 17:06:23 -0400
From: "Caroline Falk" <carocleeve@hotmail.com>
Christian Falk 1838(a ships mate) came to England around 1865 and married
Elizabeth Biggs. They Had two sons, Joseph John and Edward Henry. Little is
known about Joseph John. Edward Henry went on to have five children. Beatrice,Edward,Emma,
William White and Irene. Sadly Elizabeth died after the birth of Irene. Beatice
married Walter but had no children. Edward married Edith and I believe they
had ason called Rex and Molly, there may have been others. Emma married William
Mony and had three children, Doris, Joan and William. William White married
Casilda and had two sons, Roy and Trevor. I have an address book with addresses
of Molly Falk who became Molly Clarke. It is Box 22 Lone Rock, Saskatchewan
in Canada. I would be so thrilled if there is anybody reading this they may
be a link in my family chain. Here's hoping.
Caroline Falk
Portsmouth England
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:58:40 -0400
From: "Ingrid Granseth" <ingridgranseth@hotmail.com>
Hi!
I'm an exchange student from Norway who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. May 17.
will be our national day, does anybody know of a celebration of that kind in
North Texas? I've heard about other exchange students attending Sjømannskirken's
services (The Seamen's Church), but I couldn't find any of those here. Does
anybody know of anything?
Thanks, Ingrid.
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:39:06 -0400
From: "Sharon Kurtz" <custerkurtz@gmail.com>
The class of 1972 from Custer High School in Custer, South Dakota is
planning a reunion in July of this year. We are trying to locate a Norwegian
Exchange student who graduated with us. His name is Lasse Hunsrod and he was
from Tonsberg, Norway. Thank you.
Hi Sharon,
I am guessing the correct spelling of the name
is Lasse Hunsrød. In English, it would be Lasse Hunsroed.
I put the name into a search engine and got many, many hits. I suggest
you search for Lasse under all spellings for both text and images.
My husband is from originally from Tønsberg
and the family name is not familiar to him.
Good luck in your search,
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:31:01 -0400
From: "lucinda berninger" <lukenick2@optonline.net>
Does any one know the Norwegian for "chimney sweep" Thanks
Lucinda
Hello Lucinda,
The word is "Frier."
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:15:38 -0400
From: "Leamond Allen" <leamond.allen@gsa.gov>
I am not Norwegian. But I enjoy things Norwegian. Could anybody suggest
magazines or newspapers published in english, perhaps in America, about Norwegian
culture, folklore and that kind of thing. Thanks.
Leamond
Hello Leamond:
Take a look at the bottom of the front page of
our site:
http://www.evensens.net/sons/sons.html
There are numerous links to images and things
Norwegian that may be of interest to you.
Best,
Lois Evensen
Web Master
From: "David Royer" <david.royer@fuse.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:12:55 -0400
In 1961 I met a very lovely Lady in Bergen Norway, I was in the United
States Navy and I was transered to Cape Canaveral Florida. We wrote for a while
and then when I was riding the Submarine Sam Houston back to the Cape I lost
all track of her. We planned to marry. She had a young daughter Gunvar, I think.
I loved the little girl too, we, Louise and I planned to marry. I returned to
Bergen in the Navy in 1969 and I could not locate her or her friend Else. I
think she was born in 1939. Maybe in early 1940. I had met her father, and he
was a good man, but I do not remember his name. If she came to the USA in 1962
is there a way for me to find her? I returned to Bergen last September, and
I checked with the seamans church as she was a radio officer and she also did
steward work and was a hairdresser. Louise was a blue eyed blond, and a wonderful
woman whom I would like to find again, can you help any? Mange Takk. Dave Royer
Now a widower.
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:45:21 -0500
From: "Dava Mitchell-Knowlton" <davam1@yahoo.com>
Good Afternoon, my name is Dava, and I am a student at
the Everett Community College. I am doing a research paper on cultural diveristy
in the medical field. I will become a medical receptionist when I am through
with my schooling. The paper that I have to write is about how cultural beliefs
and spiritual beliefs affect treatments and communication with medical personnel.
I was wondering if I could stop by the one of the local chapters and speak with
someone of the Norwegian community? Thank you Dava
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:07:26 -0500
From: "Mark Bittrick" <mbittrick@charter.net>
My son recently married a norwegian girl and moved to Trondheim. We
were over there last month and had supper at her father's house. He served a
local staple. I don't know how to spell it but it is pronounced "shetcock".
They were basically meatballs. Does anyone out there have a good recipe for
this and a proper spelling? Thanks.
Hello Mark,
Here is a good recipe for kjøtt kaker
(meat cakes):
http://www.cybershingle.com/recipes/pages/beef-NorwegMeatballs1.htm
Norwegian recipes often use potato starch instead
of bread crumbs, but I prefer the bread crumbs.
Enjoy!
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:15:03 -0500
From: "Vicki Huff" <vlhuff@yahoo.com>
My paternal grandfather, Albert K. Christiansen (changed
to Moe upon entering Ellis Island) and my paternal grandmother, Valbourg (do
not know maiden name) came from Oslo, Norway in the early 1900's. I am interested
in finding out more information to share with my children, such as ship name,
when it docked, etc. They lived in Madison, WI all of their lives.
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:45:51 -0500
From: "kris eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>
My great-grandfather was Waldemar Pedersen according to
my grandma's birth record. But any birth record of Waldemar states his name
was Alfred Waldemar with parents Aleksander Holm and his mother's last name
was Pedersdtr. I am curious of why he would drop the first name and use his
mother's maiden name for my grandma's information. He was born 1901 in Sarpsborg.
My grandma was born 1921 in Tveit records Martha Elizabeth. thanks for all help.
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:57:26 -0500
From: "Owen Vasseur" <newobv@sasktel.net>
Hello Im trying to find someone who lives in Harpefoss, Norway to
email to establish a contact to possibly help with an ancestory connection from
the Stendalen area of Harpefoss, I have a painitng done by Albert Wadhal and
Im told its of my Grandfathers farm site, and when I looked at a picture of
Harpefoss its the same(within reason of the paintng was done in 1943) so im
sure there is a connection just dont know where to turn for help.Thank You
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:44:35 -0500
From: "Mr Tracy Lewis" <tlewis8@wi.rr.com>
Can anyone help me in locating some lesfe bread I can buy in Wisconsin.
This is for a Girl Scout project (Penny Carnival) coming up in November. My
group is doing the country Norway and we would like to seve this to fellow scouts.
You help would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Hi Everyone,
I've just added a link to our
main page (under "Links" near the bottom of the page) for a site
of interest to those of us who knit:
Nordic Fiber
Arts
The site offers both books and supplies.
Enjoy!
Lois Evensen
WebMaster
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:51:05 -0500
From: "Julia" <jsondrol@bresnan.net>
HI! I have been trying to figure out the history of the Solje Brooch.
Can you help?
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:30:08 -0500
From: "Doris" <letmeb2004@yahoo.com>
Hi,
I am trying to find books and patterns for beginning Rosemaling. I took a class
years ago, but an not able to find and information about it now. The local bookstores
are no help and neither is our local library. I hope someone will know a source.
Thank you,
Doris
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 20:45:17 -0500
From: "Ervin Solberg" <solbergervin@hotmail.com>
Hello:
I have been looking for a receipe for Norweigan Christmas Cake, called Jule
Kake. May not be spelled right. My parents came from the As & Veldre parts
of Norway. Dad, Christian Solberg came over in 1912, He served in US Army during
the world war One. He brought my Mother over to USA in 1922. His Father Andreas
Solberg changed his name from Andreas Christiansen. Many people did this, Why
I don't know. maybe someone can enlighten me on this?
Hilsen! Ervin Solberg age 81 world war two navy
veteran.
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:58:37 -0500
From: "Kristin Eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>
I am looking to find pictures of my great-grandmother. Does anyone
know of any book or reference for finding a confirmation picture. I know it
was rare for pictures of school classes . She was born in 1905 in Sarpsborg.
Her name was Paula Kristine Bergby. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:31:19 -0500
From: "Elizabeth Falk" <liz.falk@hotmail.co.uk>
Family History
GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND
We have recently found where our family lived in norway IN 1865.They were Christian
Rogert Falk and his wife Anne Sophie. They had two sons Christopher and Christian
August Falk. There address was 160 Sogeden street Khristiansund Norway. We would
love to here from anyone living in that region who could give us some local
history or any other Falk families living in the region
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:47:00 -0500
From: "Ethel Lindstrom" <elindstrom@sc.rr.com>
Hi, I bought cold cut pork/sylterull for my husband for Christma Eve.
The problem is I do not know if I serve this as I bought it or do I have to
cook it in anyway. Thanks for any help I receive.
Ethel Lindstrom
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:57:53 -0500
From: "Gail Myhren Prowitz" <gprowitz@comcast.net>
Does anyone have a recipe for Sosterkake. My grandmother was from Arendal,
Norway and would make it every Christmas. Unfortunately, the recipe was never
written out accurately as my grandmother would just eye ball ingrediants and
it would come out wonderful every year.
If anyone would like to share a recipe with me, please let me know.
Thanks.
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:16:32 -0500
From: "Joe" <onesathome@verizon.net>
Hi, I hope someone can help me. I live in Everett, Washington. I want
to make Rullupylsa,Rolled Spiced Lamb. I don't know where to buy the lamb. Can
any one give me the name of a Butcher or Meat market in the Seattle area who
is familiar with Rullupysa. Thankyou, J
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 14:11:43 -0500
From: "Carol" <muhsgrad@aol.com>
My step dad was Norwegian and he and my mom belonged
to Sons of Norway here in Oregon. Mom will be celebrating her 100th birthday
next month and I am putting together a book for the occassion. I need to know
how to spell "raspacocca" or something like that. It was a meal she
often prepared made with grated potatoe cakes and cooked in a stew like meat
as I recall. They were really delicious. I need to know how to spell it and
would like the recipe. Hopefully someone can help.
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:43:12 -0500
From: "Kathy" <kmorton@cj.k12.mo.us>
When I was a little girl, a Norweigen friend of the family
would make Norlands lefse and I loved it. My grandmother and aunt taught me
how to make lefse but I never learned the recipe for Norlands lefse. Now my
friend is dead and I have no way to contact her children to see if they might
have the recipe. Does anyone have the recipe?
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:01:45 -0400
From: "Linda Martin" <martin6@chibardun.net>
My Aunt Dagney would go to Norway and bring back these cookies for
my Grandpa. They were low in sugar (he was diabetic). So they were perfect for
him. They weren't really diabetic cookies though. This was way back in the 70's.
She has past away (about 10 years ago) and so has Grandpa. All I remember was
the box they came in was square, and had a picture of a Norwegian girl on the
cover. They were almost like crackers. Any ideas of how I can find out what
they are called and where I could get some?
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:44:37 -0400
From: "Kristin Eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>
My grandmother was from Tveit, Kristiansand, Norway born
in 1922 to Waldemar Pedersen born 1901 in Sarpsborg and Kristine Paula Bergby
born in 1905 in Ljan. If anyone has any information about her parents I would
greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:46:34 -0400
From: "Carolyn" <lovinmn@paulbunyan.net>
I would like to try handweaving in the Norwegian style.
I have the book Akleboka and the English translation but need a little help
with the tie-up and treadling. Know of anyone who could help? (I work on a 4-harness,
jack floor loom.) Thanks!!
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 04:50:58 -0400
From: "Dag Steinum" <dag.steinum@tool.no>
I want contact with any relatives with ancestors from Granskogen or
Nyflot in Gudbrandsdalen Norway. I'm trying to update the genealogy made by
Paul R. Lee in Mansfield Ohio. I would be happy for contact with any relatives
of him.
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:21:02 -0400
From: "Carolyn" <tcleege@verizon.net>
Could you help me with the translation of:
VENNSKAP
av alle de gaver et visit forsyn skjenker oss for a gjore livet lykkeligere
er vennskap den vakreste.
Thank you.
Friendship:
Of all the gifts a widespread providence gives
us to make our life to be happier, friendship is the most beautiful.
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:44:03 -0400
From: "Anna Raffard" <annaandwilf@shaw.ca>
Greetings from Canada! I am a member of SofN Eidsvold 53 in Victoria,
B.C. I am wondering if anyone has a source for women's bunad kits (unembroidered).
I have a copy of the August 1996 Viking magazine, which displays an ad for a
"Norsk Folkebunad" made by RMC International Inc. Are they still in
business? Is there a web address or email address? I would greatly appreciate
any information. Thank you, Anna
Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 15:22:47 -0400
From: "Sue Kramer" <susie2555@yahoo.com>
I have been trying to find a site listing the signers of the Norweigan
Constitution. I am a descendant of one of the signers.
thanks
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 17:23:16 EDT
Subject: Dan evensen here
From: Ccnaws@wmconnect.com
Hi my name is Dan Evensen. Very common name in Norway. I grew up in
Chicago, but live in Louisville, KY now. My grandmothers last name was Ringstad.
My daughter is interested in her heritage and would like to rediscover
it. My grandfather Arthur I believe read the Viking newsletter in Norwegian.
We are interested in becoming members and can travel to Cincinnati.
Dan evensen
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 07:49:33 -0400
From: "Anne Lise" <tribalha@hotmail.com>
I am searching for relatives in America and found this great site.
My old uncle,Olaf(Olav)Kjorstadmoen, was born in Harpefoss,Sør-Fron in
Gudbrandsdalen, 1910 or 1911,and moved to Usa about 20-25 years later. The father
and the mother were Johanne and Ole A. Stendalen. He had 7 sisters and 1 brother:
Marit, Karen, Kari, Inga, Olga, Anne, Erling and Martha. Martha was my mother,
born in 1925 and passed away in 1990. And the others have passed away too, so
all I know about my uncle Olaf in America is that he is living (lived)in Minneapolis
or St.Paul (Twins, Minnesota. And I am not sure, but I think he visit Marit
in Norway about 10-15 years ago.
Please, e-mail me if You know something about my uncle Olaf.
Regards, Anne Lise
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:46:36 -0500
From: "Frank Daley" <bowninja@aol.com>
Hi, I am married to a wonderful woman of norwegian decent. Every Chistmas
I used to buy her all the great norwegian foods that she and her family used
to have at their houses. My problem is all the stores that sold these specialty
foods are gone. I was hoping you could assist me in finding some places that
sell these foods. I reside in New York but I am willing to order them from where
ever I have to.
Thank you,
Frank Daley
From: FillyRoyalty@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:44:04 EST
Subject: norway
I'm doing a report on Norway, and I need Noway's national tree, rock,
and sport, if possible. Also the translation of Noway's motto in Norwegian,
if you could help me that would be great. Thankyou
Anna
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:23:21 -0500
From: "Michelle Baranick" <tbaranick@aol.com>
Hi,
I am looking for a kit for a bunad from the Trondheim area. I believe it is
the Tronderbunad. If anyone has any information for me, It would be greatly
appreciated.
Michelle Baranick
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:54:47 -0500
From: "Judy Narum Bray" <kruzzin88@hotmail.com>
I was wondering if anyone would have any of O.S. Johnson's books or
any of his writings. He was my gg grandfather. Im looking for names and dates
of his family members, biographies, etc... He wrote about the people of Spring
Grove, Minnesota, people who immigrated over from Norway, and about his adventures.
Anything will greatly be appreciated and thank you.
Surnames: OLSEN, EVENSEN, RINGERUD, RUUD, JOHNSDATTER, GUBBERUD, NARUM,
AASEN, CHRISTIANSDATTER, GULBRANDSDATTER, OLSDATTER
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 16:54:53 -0500
From: Blyton44@hotmail.com (Marianne)
Could someone tell me what arbieter means. It is listed as the occupation
of my Greatfather in the Norweigan census, of 1899.
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:22:23 -0500
From: marcia91@verizon.net (marcia
mckerigan)
My grand parents came from trondheim,norway.I am trying to get a telephone
book from there to contact my relatives before I travel there this summer.Could
you help me to get a telephone book.My dad died in 01,so its important to go
over to see where my family came from.......Marcia mckerigan,maiden name Tronsdal
Hi Marcia:
Norwegian white pages are on line here:
http://www.gulesider.no/gsi/whiteSearchFront.do?spraak=3
Best,
Lois
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:37:28 -0500
From: Henrythethird@comcast.net
(Doris Lindley)
Can you tell me with the english translation for "Sosterkake"
is?
Thank you,
Doris
Hi Doris:
"Søsterkake" is a sweet cake
served to guests in some parts of Norway. It is mentioned on this
page about Tvedestrand.
By cutting and pasting, then searching the Internet
for it with this spelling:
Søsterkake
you should find more references to it and recipes
for it.
Best,
Lois
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 21:38:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Karl Flem <flem1973@yahoo.com>
Subject: Karl says "thanks all"
To my Lodge Family,
First, let me thank each of you for caring. Caring enough to keep the Christmas
traditions of our ancestors alive and passing them on to our children. Norwegians
really DO have Christmas traditions as we found out tonight...Once a year we
must have a Jule Fest. Yes, it took your hard work, your teamwork, and your
commitment to make it happen but it was worth every bit of it.
Second, you paid me an honor by allowing me to serve you as your President and
supporting the idea of sponsoring the Jule Fest . Tonight, you made me so proud
of each of you, to see you coming together as real Norwegian families always
do, and sharing the Season's joy with others. You made me cry...God bless you
for it. You manifest all of the virtues that the Sons of Norway stand for and
the reason why I first became a member. You are each special, extremely talented,
and you warm my heart when I watch you care for others.
The enthusiasm and momentum that we have generated tonight, as result of the
Jule Fest, should be a blessing for years to come. We will be laughing about
what occurred tonight for a long time. We made a lot of precious memories. Several
visitors saw what we have and expressed the desire to become members of the
Lodge...wonderful.
Take some quiet time to reflect upon what took place tonight and let's put together
an informal "after-action-report" and summarize what worked and what
didn't work so we can have an even better Jule Fest next year. Let's get together
for an open, every member welcome, Board meeting at Panerra Bread after the
first of the year and discuss what you thought about the Jule Fest and plan
the rest of the new year.
Several of you worked very hard in preparing for the Jule Fest, but I do not
believe it would have been such an overwhelming success without the oversight
of one person. That person is Carol Stone. The Jule Fest was Carol's and I want
her to know how much we appreciate the time she took to plan, organize and orchestrate
it down to the finest of details. It truly was a "family" Jule Fest,
and I believe that this is the direction we need to move in as a Lodge. Family.
Tonight we had the largest attendance of any Lodge meeting we have ever had
in our history. It appears the people have spoken.
Finally, as soon as possible we need to get the pictures of the children that
were taken tonight on our website. How soon can we make this happen?
Let's keep in touch. Have God Jule and until meet again next year, I remain
your servant and friend...
Karl Flem
President
Ed. Note: Images
from Julefest are on line here. Enjoy! - Lois Evensen, Web Master
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:18:31 -0500
From: nlarson@chartermi.net (Norman
M Larson)
Looking for help in locating two living cousins , north of Oslo, Hamar?Their
mother and father were named John and Edel Sveen. When my mother Alma Sveen
came to the USA in 1920 at the age of 18, she was signed in as Alma Sween, with
her sister Lena and another sister who i never met, and do not know her name.
She also had a brother Carl who came over, i think, a few years later, he died
with his wife Myrtle in Califonia. My two cousins are probably 60-66. Also ,
my father John Bertin Larson, Larson in The USA, may have been Larsen in Norway,
was born in the Bergen area in 1891, he and his twin sister wrer adopted, the
sister died early, my father married my mother in 1936 and he died in Michigan
in 1945.We are going to Norway in Sept 2006, and would like to meet my two Sveen
cousins and any Bergen larson relatives. Thanks for your help.Regards Norm Larson
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 09:22:16 -0500
From: donnaar@microsoft.com (Donna
Armstrong)
Hi, my 11 year old son chose Norway as his country to do his 6th grade
country report on. We have searched all encyclopedias, web sites etc. and cannot
find a Country flower or animal or motto. Do you know if there is a country
flower, animal or motto? Thanks very much!
Good Morning, Donna,
Norway's Flower: Heather
Norway's Animal: Moose (can't confirm this
anywhere today, but husband remembers this from his childhood in Norway)
Norway's Motto: "All for Norway"
And, an extra:
Norway's Bird: Dipper
Very best to your son in completing his project,
Lois Evensen
Web Master
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 00:34:36 -0500
From: leytres@yahoo.com (sherry Prestrud
spradley)
My family comes from norway and my grandparents always made certain
dished and cookies around christmas time. Can anyone let me know what they are
and possible where to get the ingrediants
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 01:34:34 -0500
From: mcauliffek@duq.edu (the board
of nomeland)
Sarah Nomland,
We are pleased to inform you that you and your sisters are indeed the long lost
princess' from Norway...we are so glad to have finally found you after a long
search. We will be in touch.
From: "Karen Guthrie" <kikicoug@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, November 19, 2005 8:10 pm
Hello~ I heard that there is a good place to buy lefse in North Glasgow,
Montana. Does anyone have any information about this?
Thanks so much!
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:01:30 -0400
From: "Leif J Friestad" <ljfriestad@btinternet.com>
I note somebody asked what is the Norwegian name for Grandmother and
somebody answered it is bestemor. That is not strictly correct, it depends on
whether it is on the father's or mother's side: Father = farmor, Mother = mormor.
Bestemor is more a generic term.
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 22:04:48 -0400
From: "Nina Downs" <ninatdowns@fuse.net>
Hei til allesammen!!!
Takk for sist!
Just wanted to write a little note to everyone saying that I am very
excited and happy to be a member (finally) of your Sons of Norway lodge! I look
forward to many more wonderful gatherings, and to your good company!
Med Vennlig Hilsen,
Nina
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:04:41 -0400
From: "John W. Rylander" <rylanderjohn@hotmail.com>
In 1985 I had a foreign exchange student from Alesund, Norway. We
later visited her in Norway and also went back there for her wedding.(She has
gotten divorced) Since that time I have lost touch with her. I wonder if you
know anyway that I could find her. Her name is Monica Gyendem and her father
owned a fish factory on Alesund. If there is any way that you could help my
family get in touch with her, I would appreciate that.
Thank you very much
John
From: Esthersofn@aol.com
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:45:54 EDT
Subject: Ohio Renaissance Festival
Hi All,
Great News!
The Ohio Renaissance Festival has invited our lodge to be a part of their Nordic
Adventures Weekend, October 1 & 2. They do a lot of themed weekends and
this has become the Viking weekend. You can find out all about the Festival
at their website http://www.renfestival.com.
We do need some help on either Saturday or Sunday. If you could help out from
either 10 to 2 or 2 to 6 on either day, please contact me. We will have a space
like a tent or booth to promote our lodge and Sons of Norway.
If you have questions or need more details about this festival, do contact me.
Thanks,
Esther Charlton
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:26:53 -0400
From: "James Charles Peterson" <jc-peterson@wiu.edu>
Hello all...
I was so excited to find this site. From the time I was a young boy,
my father told me that my great grandfather came to the USA from Norway and
the original spelling of our last name was Pedersen. He also told me that his
wife was a German with the maiden name Peters. Although I've been able to trace
many other family surnames in my family tree, the Peterson name and my surname
of which I am a direct decendant is the one that remains the biggest mystery.
Anyone reading this message that would help me connect with my heritage is welcome
to Email me.
Sincerely,
James Peterson
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:47:36 -0400
From: "Amber" <amberly_4@yahoo.com>
As long as I can remember my grandfather has always called me goudy
(I know the spelling is probably wrong and that is what I am looking for) I
do know that it means either little one or something close to that. Can anyone
give me the exact spelling??
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 19:41:37 -0400
From: "sean phenno" <trolls@netscape.com>
I am looking for an english translation of the Norwegian saying "gla
i dæ, beste. It was written on a ribbon draped over one of my relatives
coffin in Norway. I cannot find a translation in any of my books for this.
I think it can mean different things depending on the circumstances.
I think it means "in fond memories of you, grandfather". If anyone
could help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. I see "gla i dæ"
posted on many Norwegian web pages but no translations. I can't find dæ
any place. Is it old norsk for the formal form of you? Mange takk for hjelp.
Sean:
It's a dialect. It means "We love you, Grandpa."
The "We" is understood.
Direct translation is closer to: "We are
joyful for you." or "We are loving/affectionate of you."
Best,
Lois
July 31, 2005
Hello Everyone:
We now have a list of our library books on line
here. If you would
like to read any of the books or have other books you would like to donate to
the library, please contact Esther
Charlton.
Thanks, Esther, for preparing the list for us.
Lois Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 02:35:08 -0400
From: "Xavier Sudre" <xavier@sudre.fr>
Hi,
I am going to a Sons of Norway closed to Seaside in Oregon USA.
I had the idea to present a small documentary about Norway, the Constitution
and the event in relation to the 100th years of the constitution celebration.
I have searched for a while on the Internet but did not find a nice
documentary.
Would you by chance have any link to such documentaries/film/movies.
Thanks,
Xavier.
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:59:35 -0400
From: "Carol Birkland" <carol.birkland@thrivent.com>
My father, Magnus Birkeland, was born near Sandness in Rogaland. I
am interested in buying a bunad (new of used) from that area. I am about 5 feet
8 inches tall and weigh about 138. My US dress size is 8. Any information would
be appreciated. Thanks.
June 8, 2005
Hi Everyone:
I've just put Kjell's images on our main
page of our dinner at the home of Kari Poe on May 17. We had a great time
celebrating Norway's Constitution Day with great friendship and food.
We also had a fantastic time at the dinner on
June 7 celebrating Norway's first 100 years of independence. We had the honor
of hosting the President of our District, received a proclamation from Ohio's
Governor Bob Taft delivered by Roman D. Fedkiw, Director of Ohio's Department
of Multicultural Affairs & International Relations, and enjoyed music by
Bob Ford. Esther
sent me an email to remind me that I forgot to take the proclamation with me
to scan for this web site so I'll pick it up in the next couple of days and
publish it here on the site with some of the images I took at the dinner.
You'll note I'm archiving earlier images and
linking them from the main page.
Best to all,
Lois Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:02:47 +0200 (GMT+02:00)
From: nelda <neldaandelma@earthlink.net>
Hi All We ae on ourlast day here. Tour of Edvard Greig's home this
am and anothermuseyum in Bergen. Free time this afternoon.Go toa Folk festival
tonight for supper and music. We leave for the airport tomorrow am at 8 and
our flight leaves at noon. See you guys soon. We have acouple of things for
a raffle.
Esther and Nelda
Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 15:50:30 -0400
From: "esther charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Hi All,
Nelda and I are at the Clarion Admiral hotel in Bergen. We are now counting
the hours until we have to leave and come back to Cincinnati. I tried to get
my email but the computer was having problems and maybe this will not go thru.
The hotel is across from the fish market and what a beautiful view of it. We
have just had dinner and it is raining. We are hoping the weather is better
when we tour Trouhagen tomorrow.
Esther
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:52:47 -0400
From: "Steinar Opstad" <steinar@steinaropstad.net>
Hello from Norway.
Ms. Esther Charlton has been to Sarpsborg, Norway on a Brekke Tours&Travel-group
and visited our city for 2 days. She told me to write this Hello to all friends
in OHIO and tell she is fine and hve a wonderful time. Which I now have done!
Sincerely
Steinar Opstad
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 20:15:21 -0400
From: douglassimmons@comcast.net
(Doug Simmons and Connie Johansen)
We are travelling to Norway June 17-July 3 with Connie's parents (Edith
and Helge), natives of Norway who immigrated or emigrated depending on your
point of view. Connie would like to know where she could attend a seminar or
classes to learn some Norwegian before the trip. We've tried tapes etc and they're
just not the same. We will be coming to Cincinnati on the weekend of June 4
for my nephew's graduation (with the emphasis on -phew!). Anyway, any help would
be appreciated. Oh, by the way, we're from Chattanooga, TN, a veritable Norwegian
desert.
From: esthersofn@cinci.rr.com
Subject: May 9th program thanks to Sandy and Diane
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 11:31:35 -0400
Hi All,
Sandy Nelson and Diane Person deserve a huge thanks for their efforts
for the program done for the Boone County Extension service.
There were more than 50 people who enjoyed hearing about Norway.
Thanks to Carol Luiso and Gretta Hahn for baking goodies for us.
We will put a note in the next newsletter about this to sperad the
word.
Great job well done.
Esther Charlton
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:10:02 -0400
From: eddysbeejay@webtv.net (Edward
Reynolds)
I made few attempts to audio the Hall of the Moungtain King music.
I have been motivated to paint a pictue of my imaginative visualization of what
the "Hall of the Mountain King should look like.
I am addicted to good music of all kinds and just HAD to paint my version of
what the "Hall" (haunt..home..etc ) appeared like in my mind.I could
submit a photo should you care to see it.
Hello Edward:
Yes, we would enjoy seeing your photo.
By the way, the "Hall of the Mountain King"
by Grieg is a Norwegian Fjord. :-)
Best,
Lois Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 03:31:09 -0400
From: celticvikingny@aol.com (Loriann)
Hi,
I am hoping someone can give some information. Does anyone know of a semstress
in the New York city area, who can do some work on a Norwegian Bunad. My mother
inherited my grandmothers bunad and it needs to be taken out a little bit.Also
does anyone where I can purchase a Bunad here in the U.S.
Thank you,
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 02:26:19 -0500
From: "Michelle Adolphsen" <shelby_1013@excite.com>
I am a music student at the University of North Dakota and I am I doing
a senior thesis on the life and reception of Edvard Grieg. I spent last semester
studying in Norway and visited his home. I was wondering if you could give me
more information about your organization and any thoughts on how Grieg has influenced
Norway and the world today.
Tusen takk!
Michelle Adolphsen
Hello
Michelle,
You have an excellent topic for your senior paper.
You will find a volume of information on Edvard Grieg and his music at your library
and on the Internet. Hopefully, readers of this site will also be able to
provide you with more thoughts on your subject.
Our Edvard Grieg Lodge is a part of the larger
Sons of Norway organization. You'll find their Internet
site here where there is an excellent description of the entire organization.
Best regards,
Lois A. Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:18:08 -0500
From: "Gynette Terranova" <gynetteterranova@cox.net>
Does anyone know what the last name Javenes means? We believe it is
Norwegian because we have grand parents that came to the U.S.A. with that last
name. Thanks for this website. Hope someone can help.
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:00:30 -0500
From: "marilyn barnett" <blondiegurl1693@yahoo.com>
im doing norway for my country project and i need a good recipe thats
easy and fast and 11-13 year olds will like it and i need it by feb 6, 2005
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 10:26:55 -0500
From: "Jane Grinde" <madgrinde@sbcglobal.net>
What an awesome web site you have!
Thank
you so very much, Jane.
We're glad you enjoy it.
Very Best,
Lois Evensen
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 04:47:35 -0500
From: "Marianne Kristiansen" <lvmickey@cox.net>
I am trying to find a SET of jewelry suitable for use with a female,
summer bunad. I will need earings, brooch and cufflinks and can't seem to find
them on the net. A used set would be really nice since I could carry on someone
else's heritage. I am a member of Vegas Viking Lodge and 5 of our members have
recently had summer bunader made and need the appropriate jewelry. Can anyone
help?
Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:31:59 -0500
From: "Janet Beard" <sunshine5511@netzero.net>
Subject: Norwegian Meat Balls
Hi,
My Grandmother was Norweigan and made the best Norweigan Meatballs. I would like
to have a recipe for Norweigan Meatballs and also those wonderful cookies that
Mean PoorMan Cookies in Norweigan.
Thank-you,
Janet Beard
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 07:51:32 -0500
From: red_aliouane@hotmail.com
(edouane aliouane)
hllo iam redouane from france ilike come to norway for immigration
Hello
Edouane:
We suggest you contact the Norwegian Consulate
nearest to your home in France.
Best,
Lois Evensen
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:56:05 -0500
From: Pam_Freeman@msn.com (Pam Freeman)
I am looking for a lutefisk or lutefisk/meatball dinner. I live in
Virginia, but could get to Ohio if that's the only answer! There is no central
hotline for lutefisk dinners and Richmond is not much Scandinavian. I am from
Wisconsin, but can't go quite that far for a lutefisk event!
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:36:02 -0500
From: cdcook@fast.net (Sarah Nomland)
Hello.
My name is Sarah Nomland and when my great-grandfather moved to America from
Norway he changed our last name from Nomeland to Nomland. Currently, I have
family living in Nomeland, Norway. I was wondering if since my relatives founded
Nomeland, Norway, if I am a norwegian princess. Please contact me A.S.A.P because
my sisters and I believe we are in fact norwegian princesses. Thanks a bunch
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:40:29 -0500
From: mfager@tconl.com (sharon nielsen
fager)
I have information on the ancestors of Eric Frisenberg Thorup (Nielsen)
and I'm looking for additional data on them. Please contact if you are interested.
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:11:24 -0500
From: jdaly1@webtv.net (jack daly)
hello, i recently found a naval hat from WWII with
the name STUTZPUNKT KIEL on the front. it is black and white with two black
ribbons hanging down the back. can anyone tell me anything about it. thank you,
jack.
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:40:01 -0500
From: zovm@rediffmail.com (Ranjith)
I am looking for a person by name John Alphonse. He was the GM of ADN
International pvt ltd, singapore. He is from malaysia. I later heard that he
married a girl from norway & settled there. He has helped me a lot. I want
to meet him. I am searching for him for the past 4 years. If someone knows about
him, pl mail me. thanks.
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:20:00 -0500
From: elvischick@msn.com (Corrin Evans)
Hey! I was Just Browsing your site! It's Great! My family has been
wanting to join the SON group in our area, but we just never really got to it!
Well, Bye for Now!
Takk,
Corrin Evans
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 07:56:57 -0500
From: dyerardi@yahoo.com (Derek Yerardi)
I would like to buy a bunad for my infant daughter. Please contact
me soon, as I would like it for this holiday season.
Thanks
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 13:48:34 -0500
From: vslama@ems-rfid.com (Vicky Slama)
I am interested in purchasing a used bunad. I belive I am a size 40
or 42. I have been a member of the SON since I was a child in 1959. I will be
serving Lutefisk dinner in December with our lodge and would like to wear a
bunad. Do you have a bunad which was yours or your grandmothers which you do
not use anymore? I would love to purchase it!
Best regards
Vicky
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:31:19 -0400
From: "Karen" <karen7178@aol.com>
Can anyone please tell me the norweigan name for grandmother?
Thanks.
Grandmother = Bestemor
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:48:00 -0400
From: "Tamara" <TamaraTowry@aol.com>
Hello,
I was searching the internet for Norweigan websites and ran across
this one. May I say that it is absolutely lovely and that I wish you all the best!
I am currently dating a most wonderful gentleman that is Norweigan
and am interested in knowing some Norweigan traditional recipes and also traditional
Norweigan customs.
I would be so delighted to receive information!
Takk,
Tamara
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:51:46 -0400
From: safety_chick@hotmail.com
(Christy Lawson)
Hello! My grandmother in-law is 100% Norweigan but has lived in the
U.S. her entire life. I would like to find her something authentic/antique to
reflect her heritage for Christmas. Maybe something like a figurine or vintage
cookbook. Could you recommend a few good websites? Thank you.
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:33:27 -0400
From: "Bradley" <bc@flyingpuma.com>
Greetings from Montana!
I am looking for a sugar shaker from Norway. A friend of mine had a porcelain
one that was broken by accident. It was shaped like a woman and had Norwegian
writing on it - some thing about everything is better with sugar. I'd like
to be able to find one to replace it. It has been difficult to find, so I would
be interested in any sugar shaker from Norway. Email me if you have a source or
one for sale.
Thank you!
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:44:22 -0400
From: "Madeline Sorlie" <evergreen65@msn.com>
Would you please tell me how to spell the english word "welcome"
in Norweigan? I want to have a sign made for the front door. I want to surprise
my husband who is Norweigan. Thank you.
Hello Madeline,
Welcome in Norwegian is "Velkommen."
Best,
Lois Evensen
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 19:44:24 -0400
From: "Ray Kramer" <raymondkramer@msn.com>
Hi Im looking for a book Pub.in1981 "forefathers of George Washington"
I have tried all the used bookstors in Pittsburgh Pa an no luck. I have also tryed
many bookstors on the internet an nobody has one. I want that book to add to my
collection of books on Norway and Vikings. Thanks for your efforts! Luck to you
all. Ray
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:25:55 -0400
From: "Rita" <Rita.Rim@sbcglobal.net>
I an planning a trip to Norway next month. I am finding everything
from lodging to food very expensive. We will visit Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and
would love some suggestions on reasonable restaurants reasonable prices on table
ware and dishes. Any suggestions for conserving money will be greatly appreciated.
I live in OK, but I am a member in MN.
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 20:21:01 -0400
From: "Elizabeth" <EJBRichardson@cox.net>
How do you spell the word Hope in Norwegian? My mother's family was
from Norway, but they have all passed on.
Thank you,
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 09:05:12 -0400
From: "Eric Georg Tronsen" <etron8@hotmail.com>
My father Peder Asborne Tronsen, was born in Molde 22 December 1906.
Does anyone know of his family, which I beleive was named "Haukebo",
or something smilar.
BTW, my ex-wife's mother came fom Kristiansund, which is about thirty
or forty miles from Molde!
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 23:39:59 -0400
From: bigwolker@aol.com (Helen Rustad Nestingen
Wolkerstorfer)
Dear People,
I have a solje from the I. Frisenberg store in Lillehemmer that I inherited
from my grandmother and it is in need of repair.I tried I. Frisenberg but they
are now dealing in a different kind of jewelry. Where might I send the solje here
in the USA to be fixed? Thank you for any help you can provide.
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:07:36 -0400
From: tarcyw@hotmail.com (Tarcy)
Hi! I am looking for any information on the name Tarcy. My great grandmother
was named Tarcy, she was born in 1800, her parents were from Norway and her
mom had read the name in a book. Any information on this book or the name would
be great.
Thank you.
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:08:30 -0400
From: summertime68@aol.com (Linda
cassidy)
Hello, I am trying to trace an old friend, his name is Tor but was
known as Tony, we shared a flat in London in 1969/70. I can't remember his surname,
but he came from Stavangar and was working in London until the early 1970's.
He had an old red lambretta scooter which he used to travel around the city.
He had a brother called Karl who came over to London for a holiday. Tony would
be in his late 50's early 60's by now, he wrote some time after returning to
Norway, but it was some time before I received the letter and I never replied,
I know this is not much information but I am hoping that maybe he will read
this and perhaps it will ring a bell
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 17:41:13 -0400
From: broomwell@fsmail.net (Debi)
Hello,
would anyone recognise the name Bill Borler (spelling not too sure) sounds like
boorli. He was a Norwegian sailor in the ww11, in Royal Norwegian Navy. ONe
of the men who knew him was Arne Strand who died in Tjome, 1982. Another who
may have known him was Hans Pederson. All these men boarded in Glasgow during
the war and after whilst joining ships. Thanks.
Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 09:34:37 -0400
From: wendydbriscoe@yahoo.co.uk
(wendy briscoe)
hi
i am trying to trace relatives of my late father a eillif wara born 6/11/28
vadso norway. his mother was called elda,she lived in a place called stokmarknes
lofoten islands,she married a andreassen had 3 children their names were walter
a taxi driver, odd a norwegian merchant seamen and sofhia. my grandma died a
couple of years ago so we lost touch with the familiy, i live in hull england
so i have found it difficult to try to trace them any ideas i would be most
gratefull
kind regards
wendy
Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 14:35:06 -0400
From: jimvil@wowway.com (Jim Villella)
Please email me the name and address of the Board Chair for your organization.
I'm a member of the Scandinavian Club of Columbus (having married a Norwegian)
and have some excellent ideas for you to consider for fund-raising purposes
and I'd like to mail the details to your board.
Takk!
Jim Villella
Columbus, OH
614-890-0782
Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 04:10:30 -0400
From: leif.j.friestad@jci.com (Leif
J Friestad)
Does anybody know of 17.mai celebrations in England?
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:29:09 -0500
From: "tyler" <tyler@leafpottery.com>
I am looking for a Mans Bunad. I am just under 5'9". I am looking
for a Rogaland Bunad, but would be interested in hearing about others as well.
I am willing to pay a fair price for a Bunad, as I am getting married this summer
and would like to get married in a Bunad.
Thanks for any help or leads.
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:00:54 -0500
From: "mandy pedersen smith" <mandy2shoes@hotmail.com>
hi, i wondre if anyone can tell me how i can buy a birth,death or marrige
certificate of my relative as im trying to do a family tree and they all come
from smedvik in lofoten,i have been in touch with archives in trondhiem but they
was not very helpfull,any information i will be grateful for as ilive in sheffield
england,thank you for your time,hei,hei
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:56:23 -0500
From: "Nancy and Arild Oyen" <anoyen@seidata.com>
Hei.....my husband, Arild immigrated from Norway in 1998! It was a
very hectic first few years as newly weds.....immigration.....jobs.....language
and cultural issues took precedence. Thinkgs have settled in nicely and I would
like to keep my husbands heritage alive by possibly joining Sons of Norway. I
would like to find the closest chapter to Madison Indiana so we can participate
often.
Thanks!
Nancy & Arild
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:02:40 -0500
From: "Christine Normo" <C_Normo@msn.com>
I have for sale : a ladies Norlands ( blue ) Bunad kit
(approximate size 8-12 ) , bought in Norway. If interested, please contact me
via e-mail at c_normo@msn.com
Hilsen !
Christine
Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 19:20:00 -0500
From: "donny" <donnyray@angelfire.com>
My grandfather Olson was from Norway. I am about to beccome a grandfather
myself and would like to know the Norweigan word for grandfather. (I still have
relatives near Tjome, Norway.)
Hello Donny:
The Norwegian word for grandfather is bestefar.
Congratulations!
Lois
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 05:23:09 -0500
From: "Elena" <trono@mail.ru>
Hello to everybody,
I am going to Norway soon to study so I would like to know the country
and people better. Everybody is welcome to write me and maybe we will meet later.
Elena
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 08:47:16 -0500
From: sjensen@fsmail.net (steven jensen)
hi, my name is steven jensen, I have been trying to trace my grandfather,
perry harley jensen, he is from ALESUND WESTERN NORWAY originally. he served
over here in scotland round about 1941 45 nobody has seen him since 1947. it
is believed he went back to norway
Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 16:49:00 -0400
From: bassangel@shaw.ca (Deb
Johnson)
My grandfather was apparently born in Trondhein Norway, on Nov 13.
1891. My family has been uner the impression that he was an orphan, but
new developments seem to give the possibility that he was not. As there
are few family members left, I would appreciate any help that I can get.
Here is what information I have now.
Paul Bernard Vold.
Parents....Daniel Aasen and wife Severina Olsdaughter Treslidvold.
Born Novemeber 13, 1891.
Baptised January 31, 1892
Confirmed September 30, 1906.
Skogan Pastorage....letter dated April 13, 1910.
Alstadhaug Church Record.
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:15:25 -0400
From: "robert sather coyle" <RJCOYLE@msn.com>
i am researching my granfather, theodore sather, born in oslo 1902,
moved to cleveland mother was minnie hansen, brother anton.. are there
any cleveland groups? where can i buy norwegian items?
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 15:19:00 -0400
From: "chibu" <igbo@yahoo.com>
i love this page
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 03:00:51 -0400
From: "Robert Myers" <wayno28@earthlink.net>
Hi,
Just a note that my email address has changed from: wayno@discoverynet.com
TO: wayno28@earthlink.net
I didnt know any other way to do this, hope is OK!
Thanks
Robert
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:58:57 -0400
From: "Robert Myers" <Wayno@discoverynet.com>
My Grandfather came to the states in 1923. His name: Oistein Korsnes.
His Fathers name: Ludwig Korsnes. Ships record say they were from Alesund.
He is buried here in Kansas City, Missouri USA. He passed on the 17 of
July 1961. I never knew him but would like to know more about my heritage.
If anyone can help it would be great.
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 19:37:17 -0400
From: babygirl_242005@hotmail.com
(Crystal)
What does Hilsen fra Norge mean? I hope that some one can help me
out.
Hello Crystal:
It means "Regards from Norway."
Best,
Lois
From: "Arnold Abramson" <mazik@texoma.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 02:06:07 -0500
Hello, am wondering if you can give me the name of this celebration
in Norwegian. I happened upon your website...nice job, & enjoy
your party. Tag from Dallas, Texas (descendant of Tonsberg grandparents...)
PS: Please respond to x1j@texoma.net; thanks again...
Hi Arnold:
It's "sommer solverv."
Best,
Lois
Date: mon, 16 jun 2003 06:27:14 -0400
from: mgbadajoe@aba.com (mgbada
joe,aba,naija)
I love this page. Keep it up.
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:20:56 -0400
From: dpolzell@dinslaw.com
(Diane Polzella)
What a wonderful site you have. I received a flyer advertising
the Sons of Norway which was enclosed in a book I ordered from Amazon entitled
"Island Soul" (a Memoir of Norway) by Patti Jones Morgan about her stay
in Norway in the early 1990's. My maternal great grandmother, who
I lived with in Minnesota when I was young, and paternal great great grandfather
were both from Norway so I have an interest in things and places Scandanavian.
I have yet to visit Norway but hope it's in my future. I would like
to know if anyone knows where or what "Agakalla" is in Norway. When
I have located information regarding my great grandmother, Agakalla is
listed as here birthplace but I can't locate it on any map. If anyone
has any idea where this might be, please let me know. I have been
told that I have relatives in Bergen (though I have not been able to find
out who they are) if that's any help. I live in Dayton and would
like to possibly join the Sons of Norway located in!
Cincinnati. Thank you.
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 14:27:29 -0400
From: watchersway@mweb.co.za
(Stephen)
Hi Esther Stephen again. I would like to answer some of the questions
you asked.Firstly I am 20 and come from South Africa and I have a great
interest not only in my own geneology but others as well. Unfortunately
in South Africa most people don't care about their ancesty.My Grand Mother
on my Dad's side got me into this.Her family on her father's side were
originally from Norway.I have known of your group for about two months
and found it by accident actually. Having ancesty distant or not from Norway
has sparked such an interest in everything to do with Norway and it's people.I
hope you can find some some form of info for me.Thanks for the punctual
response to my email.
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 15:53:29 -0400
From: watchersway@mweb.co.za
(STEPHEN)
Hi.I just recently dicovered that I have Norwegian ancestory.They
apparently left Norway and went to live in England.I am very proud to say
that I have Scandinavian roots. The surname is a bit old and i can't find
much info on the net,but my gran helped in her small way.The surname is
SLAEGR which means smart,cunning,clever and sly.The anglicized version
is SLY which was my grans maiden name.Her grandpa was the norwegian.I would
be greatful if you could help.Thanks.By the way I really like your website.
Stephen
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:51:09 -0500
From: "Roxanna Indergaard" <roxie66@telus.net>
I am hoping to find someone who may have information on one Johaness
Naastad born in Kristiansund, Norway between 1888 & 1890. He arrived
at Ellis Island on March 20,1905 ( the ship was the Cedric). He would be
my Great Great Uncle. It was said that he disappeared in 1917 after a family
disagreement. I believe that this happened in North Dakota. He had 5 sisters
and his parents were Ole Olaus Ore Naastad & Inger Anna Marie Harstad.
My grandparents, Marie & Marvin Indergaard spent their entire life
time searching for him. They are both gone now and I have taken on the
search. Anyone with information that may help me find out what happened
to him can contact me at my email address. I would so greatly appreciate
any help!
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 13:34:34 -0500
From: "Anne Huse Foucher" <ellen.foucher@free.fr>
my name is Anne Huse Foucher and I study English here in France.
My mother is Norwegaian and I have chosen Norwegian immigation in the Us
as a research subject. In order to illustrate that Norwegian- Americans
are close to their roots (which I believe they are!) I'd be very
glad to have a
photo of a 17th of May parade in the States. Would it be possible
for you to e-mail me one?
Tusen Takk!!!
Anne Foucher
ellen.foucher@free.fr
or to send one by ordinary mail(but it's slower and due to a computer
problem I'm a little short of time!)
Anne Foucher
4 rue de Mareuil
85320- Péault
France
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:33:37 -0500
From: "Shawne Stone" <sstone@vansd.org>
Hi everyone -
I hope you can help me... my high school band has been invited to
participate in a Syttende Mai festival and I would love to dress in an
appropriate costume, but find that I cannot afford a bunad. If you
have any ideas, I would love to hear them. We pride ourselves on
helping our students learn about different cultures (we are a largely multi-cultural
school) and want to do this well.
Thanks for your time!
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:40:43 -0500
From: "Liz Dawe" <lolliliz@standby.com>
Liz Dawe of Columbus Ohio is originally from Norway. Liz is 98 and
remembers her norwegan childhood well.
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:21:51 -0500
From: Per.Harald.Olsen@bio.ntnu.no
(per)
God jul til alle over there!
Hilsen Per fra Norge!
http://www.chembio.ntnu.no/users/perhols/english.htm
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:20:53 -0500
From: cstocklin@hotmail.com
(Chris Stocklin)
Subject: SonGuestBook
Greetings:
The group I work with has been asked to prepare a traditional banquet
of Norwegian foods, with Lutefisk as the central entree. Is there anyone
in the Columnbus, Ohio, area that can guide us / assist in this preparation.
We would reimburse this person appropriately for their expertise and assistance,
plus any expenses.
Thank you and best regards,
Chris Stocklin
e-mail: cstocklin@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 16:18:57 -0400
From: nrosvoll@bellsouth.net
(Nina Veie-Rosvoll)
Heisann! I am amazed at how many Norwegians live on the American
continent. I am Norwegian, but have lived in the US since my College days.
I wish there were SOFN down here where I live. I found your website doing
some research on the Internet. Wanting to get back to my roots, I have
recently started a small company that has authentic Viking figures, a Viking
ship and beautiful bunad dolls among other Norwegian things.
Nina
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:11:48 -0400
From: skasiguran@cvcaroyals.org
(Steve Kasiguran)
I am an administrator at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, a 7-12
grade school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (just north of Akron). We have
an exchange program with a Christian school in Bergen, Norway. We
are interested in ways to enhance the experience of the students who visit
us from Norway, as well as to acquaint our own participating students
more effectively with Norwegian culture. If you have ideas, suggestions,
resources, events, or people to contact for more information, we would
be grateful for your input. Norwegians in the Cleveland/Akron area,
we would love to hear from you!
TAKK FOR HJELPEN!
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:41:24 -0400
From: gjerde@montana.net
(Beverly Gjerde)
Our lodge(Jotenheimen 499) has a number of books in Norwegian,Swedish,
and Danish and almost no one in the lodge who can read them. We have the
following: about 100 books in Norwegian-many novels and short
stories including authors like Alexander Kjelland,Knut Hamsun,Johan Falkberget
about 75 books in Swedish- includes novels and short stories-many
are paperbacks about 90 books in Danish-includes 50 volumes of Danmarks
best literature We can fax you a complete list of these books if you are
interested in acquiring them.
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 23:50:14 -0400
From: Esthersofn@aol.com
(Esther Charlton)
Hi Everyone,
Wanted to let you all know about some of the speakers, talks, etc
at Middfest.
Saturday 3 p.m - Dr. Irwin Abrams, Nobel Prize
4:30 - Educational Update Hilde Haaland Kramer, Council of
International Education, Norway
6 p.m. - Play A Doll's House, Ibsen
Sunday noon - film, Norway: Cross my Heart Hope to Die
2:30 p.m. Work Ethic & Norway's future Helge Skoge
3 p.m. Dr. Irwin Abrams, Nobel Prize
Stop by the Sons of Norway booth near the Manchester Inn
Esther
Hello
Everyone:
On our main
page I have added a link to a cooking demonstration showing how to
make gravlax.
Enjoy!
Lois
Evensen
Webmaster
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 02:34:42 -0400
From: "Cathy Breedon" <cathybreedon@meritcare.com>
Hi! I am not sure if this qualifies as commercial -- hope not.
I have a lovely Norwegian Bunad (Stavanger type)for sale, and I was hoping
to let folks know about it who might be interested. I can attached
a description and pictures and send them to you if you email me. Thanks!
Cathy Breedon
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 18:04:23 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com>
|
We in Southwest part of Ohio, welcome our new forming Sons of
Norway lodge in the Northeast part of the state.
Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 20:39:29 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com>
Great news to shout to everyone. Our Edvard Grieg Lodge, 5-657
now has over 100 members. Tell your friends about us here in Southwest
Ohio. Send an email to someone on the officer list.
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 06:58:07 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com>
Edvard Grieg Sons of Norway lunch on May 17th at the Sorum
Fjord Horse Farm just north of Lebanon, Ohio.
We will gather at 11:30. You must contact Esther by email
or phone
513-923-3798 by Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. to let her know if are interested
in this special event in honor of the day.
Esther
Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 11:27:58 -0400
From: "Haldor B. Grendstad" <haldor.grendstad@felleskjopet.no>
Hello. This is a greeting from Norway, where I live. I will
also wish all you norwegians in Norway good luck with the 17.mai
celebration
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:11:33 -0500
From: Esthersofn@aol.com
(Esther Charlton)
The board of Edvard Grieg lodge 5-657 will be having their bi-monthly
board meeting, Tuesday, March 16th at Diane Person's house starting at
7 p.m.. Please call Esther at 923-3798 if you are interested in attending
the meeting or if you may have things you wish discussed at the meeting.
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:05:46 -0500
From: leni425@icqmail.com
(Leni McCormick)
I am a Norwegian living with my husband and son in Plymouth, England,
and have no idea where I could find other Norwegians around. I know this
is a US based site, but if anyone knows anything about where I can find
others in the UK, maybe on a web site like this, I would be for ever grateful.
På forhånd, mange tusen takk,
Leni McCormick
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 17:17:52 -0500
From: rokeness32@ameritech.net
(Tommy)
Subject: SonGuestBook
Heisann, i am a Noregian living in Toledo, Ohio i have been living
here for 1 1/2 year now, and i am happy to see there are sites online where
other Norwegians or Americans with Norwegian heritage posting messages
or keeping contact.....will be keeping my eyes open for even more, and
would be nice to get in contact with some people close to here.
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 03:45:42 -0500
From: BobVikingE6@aol.com
(Bob Bowman)
Was member of Sons of Norway Lodge in Hayward, CA. back in 1990-1993.
Now living in Winchester, Kentucky, near Lexington. I am a Air orce
Reservist at Wright-Patterson AFB. I am interested in membership
again with SON. Is there a lodge in KY., or is there one close by.
God dag,
Bob
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:40:50 -0500
From: Esthersofn@aol.com
(Esther Charlton)
The Edvard Grieg board of officers will be having a board meeting this Sunday,
Jan. 27 at Les Nomeland's at 4:30 p.m.
If anyone would like to attend please call Esther, or if there are things
you would like the board to discuss please let one of the officers know of your
ideas.
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:16:13 -0500
From: "Bridget" <illiadrachovna@yahoo.com>
I am excited to find that we have a sons of Norway lodge here in
Cincinnati. My Grandparents were members in Minnesota, I believe. I've
been researching my geneology, and somehow stumbled across your website.
Keep it up! I'd like to see more!
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 17:33:23 -0400
From: ksoderberg90@hotmail.com
(Kim Soderberg)
Hello! My name is Kim Soderberg. My son and I moved to the
Cincinnati area two weeks ago from North Dakota. Along with finding
my bearings around here, I have found that there are not many Norwegians!
I was so pleased to find your site. I am looking for an organization
that is close to my heart. I am so much into my Norwegian heritage
and would like to communicate with others. Any information someone
might have would be wonderful!! I will be checking into this site
regularily. Again, so good to see something "Norwegian" in a place
that is so different!
Welcome,
Kim!
We are so glad you found us here on the Net!
I'm sure you'll be hearing from Esther Charlton, our President, soon.
We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.
Thanks for writing,
Lois Evensen
WebMaster
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 14:05:01 -0400
From: pete@huset.demon.co.uk
(Pete Simpson)
Thank you for telling me about your site and lodge. There are some
pictures of Norway (and also Ohio) on my modest website at www.huset.demon.co.uk.
I've always been interested in Scandinavia although I have no birth connections.
Fortunately, several airlines are now offering quite low fares from the
UK making it much cheaper to visit than it was a few years ago.I wish you
good luck with your lodge.
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:16:45 -0400
From: Esthersofn@aol.com
(Esther Charlton)
Maybe I am the first for our guest book.
It has been exciting getting everyone involved with our lodge and
seeing the enthusiasm of all of our members.
As I said back at our Institutional Meeting we are a new baby lodge
and we are just taking our baby steps ompared with some of the much older
lodges. But, we have sure done a lot in our short time. If
anyone checks our website and needs information on joining please do email
me.
We are all enjoying our Norwegian heritage.
Esther
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