Monday, June 30, 2008

DP Theme - "NO..." Signs

The sign says: Dog Owners. You are now entering a private area! Kindly keep the dog leashed and use a bag to pick up the dogs shit.

You are not allowed to let the dog run free in this area.

172 Daily Photo sites are participating in the 1st July theme, "NO..." sign.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Bring Grass into the City

Beside the artist owned gallery there are some parking places privately owned. Some people have hired them for three months and put earth, grass and bushes there. So now, instead of only asphalt jungle, you have a little bit of real jungle in the stone desert.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Green Gate

This green gate in Rosenli reminds me of the film "The Secret Garden". It is lovely entrance to a happy home.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Inside the Canning Museum

My husband and me went to have a look inside the canning museum. How the building looks like on the outside you can see here.

They also smoke sardine so you can try them and have the full taste before they were put in the cans.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

BP Main Office

This is the BP (British Petroleum) main office in Stavanger, it is located in Forus. For those of you in the oil business and are looking for a new job enlarge the picture.

In the Forus area across the street is Statoil the Norwegian company.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Cruiseship Visiting Stavanger

Arcadia from Hamilton is visiting Stavanger these days. We show many passangers walking around the city center. The small floating quay is for small boats visiting Stavanger and the sign says 'Welcome to the Town'.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Oscar the Cat

Oscar the cat is patrolling the old Stavanger. Everybody knows him and he proudly let the tourists take his photo.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Band Competition

These days there is a Norwegian championship of bruss bands. Here is one outside the cinema in Stavanger. When I went around town center yesterday there were bands all over the town holding outdoor concerts. They all made you want to stop your feet or march along.

PS. Today is Stavanger DP 2nd anniversary and my daughter Brenda 3rd birthday.

Jærbaker'n

A local bakery across from the oil museum. Breads and bakeries are a favorite among Norwegians.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Cute Duck

When I was walking around Mosvatnet the other day, this duck kept following me as if he wanted me to take his photo. So, that was it. A cute pose for Stavanger visitors.

Wish all of you will have a nice Sunday.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Pathway around Mosvatnet

This pathway circle the whole Mosvatnet. It is wonderful for a quiet stroll, or a sweaty jog. Welcome all to a break and a quick reset of your batteries.

Mailbox Series # 3


From a Mailbox's Point of View

They shove thick envelopes in my mouth,

careless of the papercuts they give me.
I get so sick of that damn mailman.
He never shuts my lips properly.
He never gives me any attention.

My face is rounded near my forehead
and square down by my jaw.
My hinges creak when you peak inside.
I have no eyes, but I've got a single hand,
bright red. I never have a lot of questions
so I hardly ever raise it.
I only put it in the air when I want to know
who you're sending a letter to--
but you never tell me.

I swear, if I had teeth instead of metal gums,
I'd chew your mail to pieces!
And stop hanging heavy newpapers on my body!
And--*shoves mail in mouth*

Created by Mojywhatever on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Carport

This is carports for the inhabitants of the houses nearby. I like the rounded roof and the details. The cars will be well protected from rain and snow.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Apartment Series # 23

A new blocks of flat on top of Gausel. They are well made and comfortable apartment. Many people nowadays prefer to live in flat like this rather than in houses like the one I posted yesterday. Both ways of living has its charm, but for those that don't like maintenance and garden works, the only choice is flat.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

House Series # 45

From the post yesterday you could see a little bit of this house, but I thought it was so nice so here is a closer look. This house is new, but it is built in an older style. To me when one makes the house with many details I think it is beautiful.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Street Series # 20 - Traktebegerveien

A new street in Gausel going towards Forus. The buildings are new and well made. Gausel is a nice place to live, 15 min with bus to town center.

Lekeplass # 6

This is the playground which is located in Mosvangen campsite. It is right in front of the camping office. The children would love to play here in the nice weather of summer time.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Lonely Bench

This bench is located near Mosvangen Camping. Here you can sit and look at the Mosvatnet lake. Ducks and seagulls play and peaceful it is.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Toilets and Showers

This is the toilets and showers. One can also pay to use the washing machine with special coin bought in the office.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The Camping Office and Kiosk

This is the camping office and kiosk where people can register, check in and out or ask information, etc. On the lower right side of the building is a toilets and showers.

Mosvangen Camping

Here are some of the huts you can hire, or you can place your tent on the ground. People come also with caravans or camping cars. This camping ground is located 20 - 30 min walk from town center. It is family oriented, peaceful and nice place to spend some days in your holiday. Here are other photos that I took nearly two years ago.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Playground in front of Oil Museum (2)

As I said yesterday, this is another view of the playground.

Have a nice week ahead everyone!

Playground in front of Oil Museum

This playground is in front of the oil museum. It's newly installed and I just came by it yesterday. Tomorrow I will post a different view of this playground.

The items in the playground are taken from the offshore oil industry. So it is fun and educational.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Pathway Near the Old Stavanger Hospital


"To begin to think with purpose is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment."

~ James Allen ~

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Hurtigbåt Terminalen

On the fjord side of Stavanger is the terminal for boats going to the various islands outside Stavanger. One can even take the boat to Bergen. I have posted a photo of one of the boat here.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

DSD Building

This building is located across the street from the oil museum. It houses a ferry company, various offices and a clinic for taking x-rays. The yellow buildings on the left are the old type of sea houses, before the sea went all up to them, but the land filled is made to have road and buildings in front.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Young Girl Picking Weeds

In Stavanger commune students have summer job picking weeds and tending the town grenery. You can see them in the graveyard, out of sport center, traffic islands, etc. It is a nice job, lots of sun and air and give money for a nice holiday afterwards.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Statue # 14 - Asbjørn Kloster

Asbjørn Kloster was a leader of the Norwegian temperance movement in the 19th century. A Norwegian postage stamp was issued in his honor.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Rosendal Sykehjem

This is Rosendal Nursing Home. It is located in a quiet spot surrounded by fields and woods. There is a path along it so the patients can look at walkers and joggers. The most patients have small one bedroom apartments, with nurses checking up and helping them as need be. They are served the meals in their room or in the common cafetaria. The cafetaria is also open to public and we sometimes go there for a pit stop, waffles, ice cream and soft drink.