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June 12: Solfrid Førre Todd, USA
June 11: Terry Walsh, ?? Please get in touch. email: mrterry@me.com May 17: Sildakongen Arvid Otto Sildenskiold Mørch, on board the "Knock Nevis", Qatar Helsing
Sildakongen Arvid Otto email: sildakongen@gmail.com May 03: Runa Adelsten Jensen, København, Danmark Patriotiske hilsener fra E-mail: raj@kabelmail.dk March 15: Dee Dee Kolste Messier, Reno, Nevada, USA My name is Dee Dee Messier,Reno, Nevada, USA. My great grandfather was born in Haugesund 11 August 1875. He came to the United States in 1901 and settled in the state of Montana where he farmed for the rest of his life. I have been doing geneaology research but know nothing about Ole Kolsto. By the way, I was lucky enough to see parts of Norway three years ago. I think it is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I know there is only a remote chance that anyone will be able to help me with this, but I though I would try anyway. Thank you. Dee Dee Kolste Messier Feb 15: Menno de Kroon, Koudum, The Netherlands Hello I am Menno de Kroon I am looking for Willy and Wenche Pedersen. Lately I found a postcard from them. On the card was written that they had moved from Holmegt-2 to Austmannaveien 4c. Around 1977 I was in Haugesund with a ship called Fosserina. We (Menno de Kroon and Floris Roell) have had much fun with them. For anyone who read this and knows the family Pedersen as well follows some details which can help to recognize. At that time Willy had a job at the shipyard. The had two children. Morton and a girl named ?. The daughter was born 21-3-1978. They will be about 58 ears old. I hope that somebody can tell me something about them. My address is: Menno de Kroon tel. 0031.521995 or 0031642986711 E-mail mjdekroon@wanadoo.nl Feb 09: Randi Knutsen, USA Hello: Hey, lots of time has passed since my last greeting!! So, I would love to connect again with some of the people I knew while I lived in Haugesund. Jeg gikk pa Rossabo skole og naturligvis tenker tilbake til de gode, gamle dagene!! *S* .. specielt naa da vi begynner a bli litt gamlere.. ikke mye,,bare litt,,, *lol*!! Sa, vear saa snill a skriv noen hilsner,, om hvordan alt gaar med dere der i Haugesund!!! Hilsen, Randi Knutsen
HI--My name is Connie Rankin. My grandfather, Gunder
Gunderson Pedersen Forre was born in Haugesund in 1878 and came to America at
the age of 19. I am trying to locate any relatives that may be living in
that area. I also believe some lived around Oslo. Connie (Forre) Rankin Jan 2: Darryl Hamre, Alberta, Canada Hello from Alberta, Canada. My name is Darryl Hamre. I had posted here before inquiring if anyone had information regarding my extended family, as well as our history. Below is a brief description of what I do know of my families history in Norway. If anyone has any interesting information, or if you are my relative, please contact me. I would also be glad to fill in any blanks as to what happened with my family after reaching Canada, via Minnesota USA, to any family overseas as well. My e-mail is dhamre@canopycanada.net. Thanks again, and Happy New Year Darryl Hamre MARTA LARSEN was born 1807 in Bergen, Norway. She married OLE OLSEN who was a lumberjack Their son KRISTIAN TØNNESSEN HAMRE (my great great
great grandfather) was the owner of a tannery and shoe factory in Haugesund,
Norway. (Address: Sørhaug 3d Langgades øvre Side 42.) KRISTIAN and his wife, BERTHA had children: Tønnes (my great,great grandfather), Bertine,
Martinius, Kristoffer, Berger Shoemaker
Apprentices: Ole Skakland and his wife Oline
Hansen TØNNES OLAI HAMRE (my great great grandfather) was born August 15, 1860 in Haugesund, Norway, and died February 21, 1947 in Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada. He married OLGA OLINE
NESHEM October 26, 1882 in Haugesund, Norway
2008 2007
Nov 17: Cody Waage Watson, Belgium (Arizona, USA) Hello to Haugesund! My mother's maiden name is Waage. I have heard that our relatives form Haugesund had a shipping company. I visited last year, but only for a short while and I had no luck in finding relatives. My family now lives in Arizona, U.S.A but I have just recently moved to Belgium, just a bit south of you all. If anyone has any ideas on how I could contact other Waages from Haugesund let me know. Tusen Takk!
Nov 03: Weverton Leite – Brasília - Brasil Boa noite, Galera! A cidade parece ser muito calma. Diferente daqui onde há muita gente e a vida é bem mais agitada. Deve ser bem interessante as ruas nos meses de inverno aí. Quem sabe, um dia vou visitar essa cidade. weverton@hotmail.com Sep 07: Leif Forre, Chicago, IL, USA Greetings to all of my family in Haugesund and Førre from Chicago, Illinois! I'm back from my trip to Oslo and I had a very wonderful time! I'm sorry I didn't get over to the west coast to see everyone. I promise that my next trip will be to the west coast to spend time with all of you. Maybe instead of travelling alone next time, I will bring my dad with me. It would be great to see everyone again! -Leif [mailto:leiferik@sbcglobal.net] Aug 14: June Davidson, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Hoping to find some relatives...
My grandfather , Karl Johan Thorsen, was born in Utsira,14 July 1859,
christened 7 Aug 1859?? He was a sailor and married Elizabeth Jane Planciers in
Cardiff, Wales. I also believe he had a half brother who was a lighthouse keeper
(last name, possibly "Hansen"??) who either moved to US or South Africa??
I have an old address of "cousins" as follows - Ingevald Klovning, Utsira, Haugesund, I know Aunts &
Uncles of mine (Evans & Thompson family) visited Norway many many years ago.
I would love to find some relatives. I am living in Calgary, Alberta Canada. If
anyone has any connections/ ideas/leads I would love to hear from you, June
Davidson
June 27: Judie Erickson, Minnetonka, MN USA I would like to be in contact with any descendants of Knud
Johannessen Hemmingstad (born 19 Sep 1819 in Hemmingstad) from Haugesund area.
He married Marthe Halvorsdatter Danielsen in Skaare on 14 Jul 1870. He was my
great grandfather and his son Hans Andreas Knudsen Hemmingstad (born 14 Jul 1873
in Haugesund) was my grandfather. Hans immigrated to the US with his brother
Mandius (born 18 Jun 1871 in Skare) in 1894. Knud was previously married to
Anne Karine Jensdatter Litlesand and has at least 5 children. One daughter,
Anne Katrine or Anne Cathrine, married Mads Valentinsen Rossebø and
immigrated to America. I would like to find out more about the Hemmingstad
family in Norway. I have some records and a copy of a letter from Knud which he
wrote in 1899 to his son, Hans Andreas who resided in Minnesota. Please feel
free to e-mail me at jvh999@msn.com if you have any information or
are related. Thanks. May 27: Lasse Svelland, Al Faz Del Pi, Spania Hei på dere der oppe i det høye nord; Skriver til dere i fra Spaniens land, og vil bare få lov til å sende dere varme hilsener her nedenfra. Mitt navn er Lasse Svelland, og bor i Alfas del Pi, og har faktisk bodd her nå på det niende året. I dag ser jeg at været i Haugesundregionen faktisk er bedre angående solen, men tempen ligger her på rundt 23-24 gr. og faktisk nå så går det en regnbyge over oss, men det fine med regnet her nede, er jo at det stopper etter en 5 minutters tid, og ikke fortsetter i ukevis. Vel - vil bare få lov til å sende dere mine gode ønsker om en god og varm sommer til dere der oppe, og hvis noen vil sende meg noen ord, så har jeg følgende mail la-sv@telefonica.net eller aalman@yahoo.no . Så takker jeg av for denne gang. Med vennlig hilsen i fra Lasse Svelland i fra Solens land... Mar 9: Jerome Vikse, Spicer, Minnesota, USA I am Jerome Vikse from Spicer,Minnesota USA. My great grandfather Gaut Vikse came from Vikse Norway in the late 1800’s with his family to Minnesota. I hope to visit the Vikse, Norway area in the next year or 2. Would like some contacts from there soon as we are having a Vikse family reunion in July. My e-mail address is jmvikse@tds.net Mar 5: Leif Dahl-Hansen, England Hilsen fra Leif Dahl-Hansen i England.
LeeDH06@aol.com Feb 26: Mauricio Pavez, Chile Hallo Hilsen Mauricio Pavez mauriciopavez@gmail.com Jan 29: Torleif, Lie, Bunbury, Australia
Greeting from " down under "
Gratulerer på ti års jubileum. Takk for bildene
Håper flere i fra Bakarøynå
Hilsen Torleif Lie
Jan 28: Solveig Morris (Svoldal) , Kansas City, Missouri, USA Hei fra Kansas City Jeg kan ikke skrive nok om hva denne nettsiden betyr til meg, det er nesten som jeg er hjemme i Haugesund hver dag. Tenk at det har vaert 10 aar siden du begynte, gratulerer med en jobb "well done". Solveig Morris solveig morris [smorris313@sbcglobal.net] Jan 26: Lars
Walker, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Congratulations on your tenth anniversary. Thanks for all the pictures. Hilsen Lars Walker
Larry Walker [library@aflc.org]
2008 2007
Dec. 27: Robert Hustvedt-Sherwood, Inverness, Florida, USA Hallo from sunny South Florida. Robert Hustvedt-Sherwood, Sr. 3507 S Dalton
Terrace, Inverness, Florida 34452. I am curious about the birthplace of my uncle
Melvin Quam's parents. I know they came over to America in the late 1800's or
early 1900's. My uncle had mentioned that they came from somewhere North of the
Haugesund area. If anyone knows anything about the Quam family in Norway, I
would really appreciate any information you can give me.
Rgsherwd@aol.com
Dec. 24: Marchel and Madeline Nelson, Hollister, CA Christmas Greetings to our family members in Mosterhamn and Thuestad. We wish you all the best in 2008! Hello to Hans G. and Eirik H. who helped us find them in 2001. We look forward to a return visit to your beautiful country.
Oct 02: Randi Larsen Myge, Chicago, USA Greetings
from Chicago, hello to all of my family in Roksund, Haugesund and
Bokn. Oct 02: Trond G Alfredsen, Bellingham Washington, USA Flotte baater og fin Web side. Jeg har hengende to bilder av Gamle Salten og Gamle Rogaland i mitt "Norway room" hjemme i Bellingham. (Fikk av mitt sosken barn under Sildajazzen i 2005 som bor i Haugesund og som tilfeldigvis er mor til fotball spiller Christian Grindheim). Er ofte inne paa Hagesunds Avis og kikker. Min familie er fra Haugesund og Bomlo. Jeg selv vokste opp paa Kvala fra slutten av 1950 tallet till 1967 da vi flyttet til Tonsberg. Har gode minner om Haugesund og Gard Skule. Haaper jeg kan se meg litt bedre om paa disse baatene naar vi kommer paa norges tur i 2008. Trond Sep 18: Kari Holgersen, Wokingham, Berkshire, England Heia Haugesund Ville bare sende en hilsen til alle I Haugesund and onske FKH GOOD LUCK i semifinalen. Var Haugar patriot da jeg bodde der og husker godt den gangen de slo Steinkjaer i semifinalen. Lykke Til ! Sep 18: Hylton Oberst, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South-east England I send greetings to all in Haugesund. Tomorrow my wife and I leave England to visit you again, and on Saturday to witness the marriage of our son Robin Oberst to Anne Thorsen in the church at Avaldsnes. We hope for fine weather - but we will be prepared for rain!
Hylton Oberst Sep 15: Jan Albrecht, van Nijenrodeweg 1109, 1081 EZAmsterdam My name is Jan Albrecht e-mail janfalbrecht@hetnet.nl I live in Amsterdam. My grand grandmother came in 1755 from Frederikshald to Amsterdam and she married with my grand grandfather Jochem Albrecht. Her name was Anna Frederica Rames or (Ramus) or (Rammes) or something like that I am looking for here relatives father, mother brothers, sisters and so on I look forward to any information.
Anna Frederica Rames was born in 1724 in
Frederikshald and widow of Cornels Cornelisz. It is possibel that she came to Amsterdam earlier
than 1755
Editors remark: Sep 02: David Rhind, Brampton, Ontario, Canada Wonderful site David
Greetings for beautiful girl from Haugesund who I
met this summer !
Remember me, Kristin! Tony July 09: Valerie Reynolds, Texas, USA Hallo from Central Texas, USA!! Just touching base regarding my previous message [see below] that I had posted 1.5 yrs. ago. Still searching for information on my great grandfather, Karl/Carl Olsen/Olson. Possibly came from the Tysvaer, Haugesund area. Not absolutely positive on that, but contact with a researcher/friend in Bergen [Lillian... please contact me if you find this message! Please!] shows a family from the Tysvaer bygedeboks that may be my grandfather's family. I have copies of my grandfather's death certificate, and his marriage certificates, but none of them give birthplace information except for naming Norway as country of birth. Have also found out recently from my grandmother that she remembered her father telling her once that one of his cousins was a secretary to King Haakon [sp?] during the early 1900's. Of course she had no name that she could remember. But I thought it was an interesting clue. I would greatly appreciate any information from anyone who knows something on this family. I don't want to intrude on any possible family members, and I don't want anything from anyone, other than to know that I have been able to find my grandfather's family and to maybe learn more about his early years. I can still be contacted at either of these addresses: reynoldsv_5663@hotmail.com or txreyn5663@earthlink.net Thank you most sincerely, Previous message (Oct 2005): June 05: Neil Fjeldheim, 11860 Carmel Drive, Lakewood, CO, USA
Hello, My grandparents
emigrated from Haugesund area in the period of 1910-1915, plus several
siblings. Some day I'm coming back as the country looks so familiar even though
I've never been... Mountains and sea, the best of both. My grandparents have
long since passed away, but I believe there are still relatives in the area and
the farm still exists.
Facts added June 11: My grandfather, Bernt Fjeldheim, was the oldest son of Omund Fjeldheim and Ingeleiv Larsdatter Kalveland. Bernt was born on October 17, 1889. Immigration records indicate the home town was Skjold. Other childern included Brynhild, Ragnhild, Lars, Kari, Endre, Emelie, Randi, and Omund. Bernt, Ragnhild, and Brynhild arrived in New York on February 19, 1908. Randi, Endre and Omund immigrated later. I believe the family still owns the farm that all were born on. My grandmother, Elizabeth Solheim, was born January 31, 1889 in Skaare. She arrived in New York on April 29, 1910. Her brother (I think), Lars O. Solheim immigrated with Bernt, Ragnhild and Brynhild. I know very little of my grandmother's family. I believe she had several sisters that remained in Norway.
Best
wishes, Neil.Fjeldheim@cufund.org
May 31: Kristín Elfa Guðnadóttir, Reykjavík, Ísland Hei! Unnskyld norsken min, jeg har aldri lært norsk, kun lite av bestemor. Jeg jakter efter bilder og kontakt med familien min, min bestemor var Hanne Sofie Jobsen (15. august 1904), datter av Marta Kristine og Knut Jobsen i Haugesund. Bestemor snakket om onkel Ole og onkel Ingvald (hennes to brödre) og hennes söster var Constanze (Konstansa?) Mine tanter her i Island vet mer om Haugesund slekten og jeg vil spörre dem, men da jeg fant sida ville jeg skrive nu og ikke vente :) Hilsen, Kristin kristin@ki.is May 28: Zuzana Jemelková from Czech Republic This is beatiful country!!!! May 17: Lars Walker, USA Happy Syttende Mai to all Haugelanders! Condolences on your fire. Lars Walker
May 17: Norm Haugen, Utah, USA Happy 17th of May (Mai) to all my friends and family in Haugesund. We will see you all in August. May 17: Runa Adelsten Jensen, København, Danmark Kjære alle kjente i hjembyen
Haugesund,
GRATULERER MED DAGEN! Ser på hjemmesiden at dere
har alle tiders mulighet for en perfekt 17. mai - med strålende sol og skyfri
himmel (og så med litt himslig småkjølighet og frisk nordavind!)
Her i København blir det også feiring og kalas med
en stadig voksende norsk "koloni". Festgudstjenesten er av samme grunn flyttet
fra Sjømannskirken til Christianskirken på Christianshavn, og så går vi alle i
tog derfra til Sjømannskirken, hvor der holdes leker for små (og store!)
barnslige sjeler, 17. mail tale ved ambassadøren og selges pølser, rømmegrøt,
kaffe, brus og kaker av alle slag.
MEN... det silregner! Ikke rett ned, men vannrett!
Så hva gjør man med bunad og pentøyet da? "Det blir allti ei rå'", sier min
kjære morfar alltid - så må vi se om det også blir tilfelle her.
Go' 17. mail til alle fra en utflyttet
haugesunder!
Varme hilsner fra Runa Adelsten Jensen
May 11: Veronica Pipicz , 5000 Szolnok, Hungary HI, HARALDSHAUGEN AGAINJ I have no past in Haugesund but diligently building a future !!!!! Have visited several times and now found here the same pictures from the same views that I liked the best…and my heart began to beat faster… Have spent some days in camping here, followed all the waterflows till the sea, crossed lot gardens and sheep outside, lost around the seashore in the rocks, lost way from Steinstone and so…. and I hope I would still much more… this June to discover more around maybe play golf in KolnesJ… and then back and back again ..I will spend here a part of my pensiontimeJ from next year. Can I find lot blaaber omkring???:))) Where exactly? Email: pipiczveronika@yahoo.com Apr 10: Lisbeth R Larsen, 3531 Krokkleiva, Norge Hallo
Haugesund Email: lislar2@online.no Feb 03: Gladys Maxey Hicksville, New York, USA My family was born on the Snorteland farm. I'm Harald Snorteland daughter. He was born November 3rd, 1913. My daughter and I came for a visit in Skudenshavn 1995, and we had a lovely time meeting the rest of the family. It is such a beautiful country. A place I would like to visit again. I have a oil painting of the house. Email: Youngsewnsew@aol.com Feb 03: Erick Hoversholm, Kentucky, USA Hoversholm: Please David, Karl, Nils or John Erik, lets
re-establish contact Jan 09: Jane Beard, Parkville, Australia Hello, Email: jbeard@mhri.edu.au
Jan 07: Kari, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Soooooooo nice 2 z pic. from Haugesund omradet. Hallo til mine sostre som kommer
og besoker meg i mars. Li v -------Marit ----Vesla --- ( Maiden
name--Kjetland. ) Jan 07, 2007: Diette Vrooman, Westlake Village, California I am looking for any family. My name is Diette Lynn Raadlund (now Vrooman) born in Santa Monica California USA 5 May 1947. My father, Willie Egil Raadlund was born in Oslo July 1906, his father was Arnold and his mother Synnova Waage. He had a sister Ruth (married to Martin Elefson), Bertrum and another brother whom I'm not clear on his name. My grandfather was in the fishing business in Stavanger. My fathers brothers were in the Navy and one a government lawyer, I believe. My father passed in 1956 when I was a young girl and I have lost all connections with any Norwegian family members. I would love to have any information regarding my family. I was christened in Trondheim at the old cathedral in 1947. Please help me if you can. I have been married to John "Clyde" Vrooman, an
aerospace engineer, for the past 35 years. I have three sons and five
grandsons. I have enjoyed a career in real estate in Westlake Village,
California for the past 30 years. We are planning our first trip to Norway 2007
and would love to meet family members. Thank you in advance for any information
to may provide.
Diette Vrooman
2135 Highgate Rd
Westlake Village, California 91361
805 495-7941
2007 2006
Nov 27: Pancho Hansen Vik Jimenez, Ecuador Hello my name is Pancho Hansen Vik. I
live in Ecuador, I need to contact any family
Hansen Vik in Norge.
Nov 26: Lora Torgesen Condon, 4763 Golden Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA Greetings! I have family in Haugesund, (Hei! Liv & Ivar!), as well as Vaurhaug, and Mandal. I visited these relatives for the first time in Sept. of this year (2006), and I fell in love with this region of Norway. It is very much like northwestern Washington State where I grew up, in Seattle and the San Juan Islands My fathers’ family, the Torgesen side comes from Risor, but his mother came from Mandal. It was a lifelong dream to travel to Norway and meet my Norwegian cousins, that dream has been fulfilled and I can’t wait for my next visit!
Nov 10: David Kearin, 25/266 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, 3555 Victoria. Australia I should like to get in touch with Arne Lomeland, whom I met in 1957 whilst visiting Haugesund with the British Navy. At that time Arne was a member of the Boy Scout Movement. He kindly invited me home to a meal. Where I met his Father who was a Schoolmaster and taught English. Arne`s address was Oregarten. It is many years since that time, buy perhaps someone may know of him would be able to put me in touch with him. Regards, David Keariny mailto: davelle@vic.chariot.net.au Oct 08: Ian, Anita, Dylan, and Lauren Coury, California, USA Greetings from Southern California. My wife is from Torvastad, and we travel to Norway often. My family and I will be in Norway from October 31-November 10. We would like to meet you, because we really enjoy the fine work you do, and would like to share a cup of coffee with you. You can write back to us at IA.Coury@verizon.net. Best Regards; Ian, Anita, Dylan, and Lauren Coury Oct 08: Don Bygness, Pine River Mn. USA My grandfather came from Bygnes No. He was confermed in the
church at Avaldsnes. I have received and written letters to Marita Bygnes, who
lives near Haugesund. She has a farm on Bygnes now. I would like to hear from
anyone in the Haugesund area. Thank you Don Bygness
Hello! I was working at Hotel La Mer in 1973-74 and I lived in that
little hause. Now I like to do sam dokument and a web-side about this. And
by the way: If you know any links to some places where I can find the pictures..? With love from Sweden.
:-))
Sep 04: Andreas Blassczyk, Delmenhorst, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Meine Frau und ich waren im August in der Nähe von
Haugesund zum siebten mal.Haugesund ist einfach Klasse.Ganz Norwegen ist einfach
Super schön,und die Einwohner sind Super Nett.Wäre schön in so einem tollen Land
zuleben.
Ha det bra liebe Norweger
Sabine und Andreas
mailto: andreas.bla@gmx.de
Aug 31: T.S, Kristiansund N Hei ! Jeg ville sende en varm sommer hilsen og ønske om å se deg snart igjen ! klem fra T.S July 7: Werner, Tourist-Information in Oettingen / Bayern
Hier ist die Tourist-Information in
Oettingen/Bayern. Wir Oettinger freuen uns schon alle auf den Besuch unserer
Freunde aus Haugesund Ende Juli zu unserer Jakobikirchweih.
Bis bald Werner
June 26: Curtis Barnett, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.A. I am looking for descendents living in or around Haugesund of Janna Amalie Jakobsen. Janna was born March 15, 1873 in Velde. Her parents: Thorbjorn Jacobsen Egesbord and Anna Martha Vermundsdatter. Janna came to the United States in 1891. Her brothers were Wilhelm Andreas Emil, Karl Ludwig, and Thomas Alfred. Also Janna had a sister Ida whose married name was Steensnaes. Her son Prost Hans Steenenaes was a Lutheran pastor to the Norwegian Sailors Missions in the U. S. living in San Pedro, California in the 1940's. He is now deceased. I am looking for an address or email address for his daughter Veslemoy, married to Dr. Ernst Ornenass. Thank you very much for whatever help you can give. Email: Barnettcl@earthlink.net. June 17: Bryan Hewer, UK Hello, I live in U.K. and recently purchased two books of postcards from
America.
I discovered, when they arrived, that they were all addressed to members of the BLOM family. Half of the postcards were posted from Haugesund to Brooklyn, New York, between 1906 and 1910. The cards show Haugesund at that time. There was an ANTON BLOM and a BENJAMIN BLOM. I wonder if any of their descendants still live in Haugesund.
Bryan Hewer
May 17: Runa A. Jensen, København, Danmark Kjære landsmenn - kjære haugesundere.
GRATULERER MED DAGEN!
Så er det 17. mai - årets største dag. Har kikket
på byens webcams her rett før barnetoget; Været ser ikke optimalt ut, men
flaggene er til topps, og bunadkledde mennesker er så smått begynt å prege
bybildet. Det bringer gode minner fra i fjor, hvor jeg var så heldig å feire
dagen i hjembyen - noe flottere finnes ikke.
Her i Køben er bunadskjorten klar, og "om lidt" går
turen til Den Norske Sjømannskirken, som sammen med Ambassaden står for dagens
program med festtaler, kransnedlegging, festgudstjeneste, tog (å ja da - med
korps og!), salg av pølser - is - rømmegrøt - spekemat - lefser - kaker og leker
for barn og voksne. Innimellom blir det tradisjonen tro kanskje tid til en tur
via Færgekroen i Tivoli. Alt sammen veldig koselig... Men hva kan måle seg med
17. mai i Haugesund? |