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Jul 06 2019

Trunk Market – a Review

By Diana in Story
4 mins to read

First of all, let me tell you, it was a VERY VERY hot day!

I, therefore (or more likely everyone), didn’t count on many visitors….who wanted to be in a sticky building, when you have the chance to cool down in a lake or river? Frankly, I would have chosen the latter….

Anyway, at 08.45h Patrik and I arrived at the Casino in Frauenfeld, where the market was. There we were friendly greeted by the organizers and they offered to help to find my table – which was upstairs. Lucky it was, cause there we had an AC running!

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Jun 29 2019

A summer day in Zurich.

By Patrik in Story
3 mins to read

When I was in Sweden beginning of June I received information that my passport was ready at the Embassy in Bern. As it would take a few day before it arrived the Consulate of Sweden in Zurich it was no stress really.

The week after I came back from Sweden I had a lot of work to do and no time either to pickup the passport.

Anyhow the day came and it was a wonderful day with approx. 30°C when I left with the train to Zürich Stadelhofen train station which is close to Lake Zürich and maybe 200 meter away from the Consulate.

As it was really warm outside with no wind or any cooling effect at all It was nice when coming inside the consulate which is laying really beautiful on a green inner yard.

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Jun 22 2019

A (Crazy) Weekend in Luxembourg

By Diana in Story
14 mins to read

It was Friday, the 14th July, and finally the day had arrived, when my dear friend Pascale and I should meet again. We are not sure, but it must have been at least six months ago since last time….so yes, a get-together was more than overdue!

Since the journey by car would have taken between five and six hours, I decided to fly (that only takes approx. 45 minutes in the air!!). Yes, yes, I know, it’s absolutely not environment friendly and believe me, I felt guilty….but driving so many hours alone….I really didn’t dare to do so!

Travelling by train would have been another option (Patrik and I did that once), but that journey takes at least as long as by car – if not longer, plus it even costs a more than flying!

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Jun 15 2019

Ready for the “Trunk Market”

By Diana in Story
4 mins to read

About a month ago I’ve received the mail with the acceptance to the trunk market on the 29th of June *YEAH*!! Needless to say how happy and excited I was *unicorn-like*!

Luckily, I’ve been planning ahead and have been busy producing, plus created new things…so, thumbs went up when the message came, and I didn’t feel stressed. I was ready, with a certain selection of jewelry and new created key rings, in different colors and models.

It was also important to test my new booth, how to arrange everything. Questions about lighting (or better none?),

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Jun 08 2019

Running out of senior high school (gymnasium)

By Patrik in Story
10 mins to read

As my godson was ending senior high school I was up for the event in Helsingborg, Sweden. Running to of gymnasium as it is called (freely translated). This is a really big event in Sweden it is a must to one day in life. So if anyone have the chance and are in Sweden beginning of June I recommend to take a look.

At 6 pm I was picked up once more for the ride to my sister and husband for a nice dinner. Here I meet my own kids as we who came in from Gothenburg for this event. I was wonderful to meet everyone and we had a great and funny evening. The food we shouldn’t forget which was outstanding and made by my sister and her husband.

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Jun 01 2019

Passport challenges at renewal

By Patrik in Story
4 mins to read

My passport was on its way to expire and as it nowadays is mandatory to book a time for renewal of the passport. I thought that I will book a time really good in advance this time.

What a surprise I had when I realised that it was 4 month waiting time at the Embassy in Bern, Switzerland where I do my passport !!!!

I didn’t had a clue that there lived so many people in Switzerland.

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May 25 2019

NOzeanium in Basel – A Victory!

By Diana in Story
4 mins to read

A few years ago the “Zoo Basel” came up with a crazy idea: Let’s build a huge aquarium!.
In the end, people in Basel could vote about the project “Ozeanium” – the 19th May was D-Day!
Well, to cut a long story short, the people in Basel decided wisely and voted “no” – with 54.56% – BRAVO! It’s a milestone and shows that people start to think differently! They are more sensitized about what happens to our planet, to the animals and their habitat! Finally it’s also about our own survival, right?!