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wrote in message I usually do. (Remembering of course that Finland is not in Scandinavia)....... I hate you all! Mary, the Finns are also great tango dancers too. Drunken bums, but great tango dancers. I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. In fact the all Finland tango dancing champion was killed a few years back by hitting an Elk which because of the heavy body on top of long legs crash straight through the windscreen of cars which is why Volvos have driving lights on all the time, its so the Elk can see them and get out of the way. Oh I know about elk and their danger to cars, in Norway at least. I bought an elk skin from a Norwegian Viking about ten years ago. I sold it last year for the same price plus a therapeutic massage ... The massage had no effect ... but at least I don't have that shiny, long haired elk skin which is no good for anything except hanging on a wall any more. It's no good for anything because the hair is so slippery (fine on an elk, snow slides off) that you can't walk on it and you can sleep on it because you slide up or down depending on which way you're facing. Mary Mary -- David |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message I saw an elk in the centre of Stockholm a couple of years ago. It had wandered in and got lost. They are enormous animals with quite small spindly legs for their size. Unfortunately, this does result in the body of several hundred kilos being at a level just over the bonnet height. As far as the lights are concerned, I am not sure that this was an elk issue. In fact daytime lights are required in all the Nordic countries - even Denmark which is relatively south. And Iceland which has going on for 24 hour light in summer. Mary |
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Fisher writes In fact the all Finland tango dancing champion was killed a few years back by hitting an Elk which because of the heavy body on top of long legs crash straight through the windscreen of cars which is why Volvos have driving lights on all the time, its so the Elk can see them and get out of the way. Oh I know about elk and their danger to cars, in Norway at least. I bought an elk skin from a Norwegian Viking about ten years ago. I sold it last year for the same price plus a therapeutic massage ... The massage had no effect ... but at least I don't have that shiny, long haired elk skin which is no good for anything except hanging on a wall any more. It's no good for anything because the hair is so slippery (fine on an elk, snow slides off) that you can't walk on it and you can sleep on it because you slide up or down depending on which way you're facing. So, no carpet burns there then -- geoff |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes In fact the all Finland tango dancing champion was killed a few years back by hitting an Elk which because of the heavy body on top of long legs crash straight through the windscreen of cars which is why Volvos have driving lights on all the time, its so the Elk can see them and get out of the way. Oh I know about elk and their danger to cars, in Norway at least. I bought an elk skin from a Norwegian Viking about ten years ago. I sold it last year for the same price plus a therapeutic massage ... The massage had no effect ... but at least I don't have that shiny, long haired elk skin which is no good for anything except hanging on a wall any more. It's no good for anything because the hair is so slippery (fine on an elk, snow slides off) that you can't walk on it and you can sleep on it because you slide up or down depending on which way you're facing. So, no carpet burns there then I can't imagine what you mean ... Mary -- geoff |
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Andy Hall wrote:
In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. |
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:22:52 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote: Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Not my experience at all, but there you go.... ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Not my experience at all, but there you go.... Nor mine - only been to Iceland mind you. To date. The people were delightful, the weather - er - exciting in its unpredictability, the scenery splendid, the food fabulous ... but I've only been in high summer when even at midnight it's hardly grey. The Norwegians and Swedes I know are among my best friends. A bit weird sometimes but certainly not boring. Mary .andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. |
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:35:55 +0100, "G&M" wrote:
In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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writes Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Must be a different Scandinavia from the one I've visited And Norwegian discos ... All the girls 14 yo or less, not a single male capable of standing up without assistance -- geoff |
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writes On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:35:55 +0100, "G&M" wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... Costs a fortune to get drunk though... -- David |
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wrote in message ... In article , Andy Hall writes On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:35:55 +0100, "G&M" wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... Costs a fortune to get drunk though... As I said - courtesy of Ericsson :-) |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message ... On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:35:55 +0100, "G&M" wrote: Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) er - a boonie? In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. I don't need darkness to sleep, in UK our bedroom curtains are thin and white, the nasty sodium lights outside mean that we could - if we were intent on doing so - read through the night, with some difficulty I admit. But if I'm tired I sleep - anywhere. What amused me was looking out at midnight from a B&B and seeing someone painting his fence. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... sigh Mary |
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wrote in message ... Iceland But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... Costs a fortune to get drunk though... There are other things in life ... Mary -- David |
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 20:36:14 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
wrote: "Andy Hall" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:35:55 +0100, "G&M" wrote: Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) er - a boonie? Boondoggle. Generally means busy-work but in the business context an activity or conference that is really something else. Also an abbreviation for Boondocks meaning a remote and rural area. In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. I don't need darkness to sleep, in UK our bedroom curtains are thin and white, the nasty sodium lights outside mean that we could - if we were intent on doing so - read through the night, with some difficulty I admit. But if I'm tired I sleep - anywhere. What amused me was looking out at midnight from a B&B and seeing someone painting his fence. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Yes it is.... sigh Mary ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. But with great social systems that are the envy of the world. |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... In message , The Natural Philosopher writes Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Must be a different Scandinavia from the one I've visited And Norwegian discos ... Maxie, what did you dance? Disco dancing? Morris dancing. Did your bells on your pants go down well? |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message et... wrote in message I usually do. (Remembering of course that Finland is not in Scandinavia)....... I hate you all! Mary, the Finns are also great tango dancers too. Drunken bums, but great tango dancers. I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. |
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writes "geoff" wrote in message ... In message , The Natural Philosopher writes Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Must be a different Scandinavia from the one I've visited And Norwegian discos ... Maxie, what did you dance? Disco dancing? Morris dancing. Did your bells on your pants go down well? Well, I'm an ex-morris dancer, and bell pads go on the legs not on the arse. -- geoff |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message ... .. Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) er - a boonie? Boondoggle. Generally means busy-work but in the business context an activity or conference that is really something else. Also an abbreviation for Boondocks meaning a remote and rural area. Clear as lava ... Mary |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message ... Midsummer week..... Sounds like a boonie to me ;-) er - a boonie? Boondoggle. Generally means busy-work but in the business context an activity or conference that is really something else. Certainly was that. Though the midges had to be seen to be believed. I'm normally immune to them (even in Scottish Islands) but these had me looking like the Alps. |
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"IMM" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message et... I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. Oh it does. Venison this, herring that. Just wonderful. And it was the Swedes who invented "Death by Chocolate" |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... Well, I'm an ex-morris dancer, geoff Why an ex? Mary |
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:23:05 +0100, "IMM" wrote:
"Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... wrote in message I usually do. (Remembering of course that Finland is not in Scandinavia)....... I hate you all! Mary, the Finns are also great tango dancers too. Drunken bums, but great tango dancers. I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. Have you ever actually been there? ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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Fisher writes "geoff" wrote in message ... Well, I'm an ex-morris dancer, geoff Why an ex? Because before I was out every night folk clubs, morris practice, ceilidh band practice or playing every weekend and then left the UK for 9 years (during which time I started a Morris side in Indonesia) When I returned, I had lost the commitment as I has a business to build up. Now I've become a boring old fart who spends too much time in uk.d-i-y, UKRM etc basically, I hit saturation point and have trouble getting back into it -- geoff |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "geoff" wrote in message ... Well, I'm an ex-morris dancer, geoff Why an ex? Because before I was out every night folk clubs, morris practice, ceilidh band practice or playing every weekend and then left the UK for 9 years (during which time I started a Morris side in Indonesia) When I returned, I had lost the commitment as I has a business to build up. Now I've become a boring old fart who spends too much time in uk.d-i-y, UKRM etc basically, I hit saturation point and have trouble getting back into it Pity. I like all that bladder slapping. Mary -- geoff |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... In message , IMM writes "geoff" wrote in message ... In message , The Natural Philosopher writes Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Must be a different Scandinavia from the one I've visited And Norwegian discos ... Maxie, what did you dance? Disco dancing? Morris dancing. Did your bells on your pants go down well? Well, I'm an ex-morris dancer, Did you fall off the bonnet of the Morris? |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message ... On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:23:05 +0100, "IMM" wrote: "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... wrote in message I usually do. (Remembering of course that Finland is not in Scandinavia)....... I hate you all! Mary, the Finns are also great tango dancers too. Drunken bums, but great tango dancers. I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. Have you ever actually been there? Denmark (Copenhagen), Norway (Oslo) and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. |
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 23:42:33 +0100, "IMM" wrote:
Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. Have you ever actually been there? Denmark (Copenhagen), Norway (Oslo) and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. I don't suppose they were. ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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Mary Fisher wrote:
EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Not my experience at all, but there you go.... Nor mine - only been to Iceland mind you. To date. Ah iceland. I suspect iceland is completely different. I am thinking denamark and sweden mostly. The people were delightful, the weather - er - exciting in its unpredictability, the scenery splendid, the food fabulous ... but I've only been in high summer when even at midnight it's hardly grey. The Norwegians and Swedes I know are among my best friends. A bit weird sometimes but certainly not boring. Again norwegians are a different animal. Seafarers,. Good peoples. Its teh stodgy sweden/denmark lot plus parts of finland latvia and estonia etc. Mary .andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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G&M wrote:
In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Its only wonderful for about one week of the year. You happened to be there that week. |
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geoff wrote:
In message , The Natural Philosopher writes Andy Hall wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. I've never met a duller, more politically correct, mob, by and large. Must be a different Scandinavia from the one I've visited And Norwegian discos ... All the girls 14 yo or less, not a single male capable of standing up without assistance A friend of mine ramarked that Finland was full of gorgeous girls until they got to 25, at which point they mutated into spheres. |
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G&M wrote:
"IMM" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message .net... I haven't danced the tango for almost fifty years - and have no desire to either. It's the scenery, the food and that sort of thing which appeals to me about Scandinavia. Mary, what does not stand out about Scandinavia is the food. Oh it does. Venison this, herring that. Just wonderful. venison is fine, but 48 ways of preparing herring that ends up tasting jusy like herring is boring. And it was the Swedes who invented "Death by Chocolate" |
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"IMM" wrote in message ... Have you ever actually been there? ... and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. If you mean the Ericsson factory to the north of town (city ?) I tend to agree. Looks like Glasgow on a rainy day. But in the centre Stockholm is superb. |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... G&M wrote: In the winter time when the sun is relatively low in the sky and light levels low, there is a tendency for the trees and road to appear to merge in a uniform greeny grey. EVERYTHING in scandinavia tends to a uniform greeny grey, icluiding most of the so called food, and especially the people. Went to Luleu, Sweden inside the Arctic Circle for a week long conference during mid-summer week courtesy of Ercisson and the one thing it wasn't was grey. In fact some grey, or to be more precise black would have been appreciated as by the Wednesday one really would like to get some sleep other than by alcohol overuse. Unfortunately it actually gets brighter around midnight as the angle of the sun seems to make the light skim across the land. Never understood why the hotel only had thin pink curtains. Would have though deep velvet curtains ideal for summer and winter. But a wonderful country - looking forward to next visit. Its only wonderful for about one week of the year. You happened to be there that week. No. I love it every time I'm there. But don't think I'd want to move, couldn't stand the heating or alcohol bills ! |
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"G&M" wrote in message ... "IMM" wrote in message ... Have you ever actually been there? ... and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. If you mean the Ericsson factory to the north of town (city ?) I tend to agree. Looks like Glasgow on a rainy day. But in the centre Stockholm is superb. OK, 100 times better than Manchester, which doesn't say much, and nothing to write home about. Now Paris... |
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"IMM" wrote in message ... ... and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. If you mean the Ericsson factory to the north of town (city ?) I tend to agree. Looks like Glasgow on a rainy day. But in the centre Stockholm is superb. OK, 100 times better than Manchester, which doesn't say much, and nothing to write home about. Now Paris... Again centre : superb outskirts : well ............ |
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"G&M" wrote in message ... "IMM" wrote in message ... ... and Sweden (Stockholm, seeing Ericsson). Not that impressed. If you mean the Ericsson factory to the north of town (city ?) I tend to agree. Looks like Glasgow on a rainy day. But in the centre Stockholm is superb. OK, 100 times better than Manchester, which doesn't say much, and nothing to write home about. Now Paris... Again centre : superb outskirts : well ............ Paris has a small footprint and the centre is quite large. "Overall", probably the finest city in the world. The only minus point is that there are few open spaces in or near the centre. |
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