What wonderful motorhome trips we have had the chance to do! At last! Now we are pausing at home for a little while, as the weather suddenly became less inspiring. Instead, we are happy that at least one of us is getting the vaccine today. Hooray!
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Great motorhome holidays
We have made two motorhome trips now. First we travelled around south of Lake Mälaren in search of castles. Then we circled north of Lake Mälaren and checked out castles, ancient monuments, open-air museums and cities. There is quite a lot that is closed, but it is still very funny with new views and impressions!
Electric bikes are great for exploring cities. Among other things, we've ridden them around in Västerås and in Örebro. What nice cities! We got really excited and want to see more and more of Sweden, but it's not much fun when it's snowing wet snow all over the place, so we're taking it easy.
New job
Have I (Helena) told you that I have a new job? I'm still working 50 per cent on one of my previous projects, called Health matters. In my other 50 per cent, I have been recruited to an EU project led from Ireland on digital inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
One small but the administrative processes are slow, so even though I started working on 1 April, no papers have been signed yet. In other words, it is very uncertain when the salary will arrive, but I guess it's all about being hopeful. Happy Friday!
Finally, vaccines!
A few days ago, Peter's brother called to say that "anyone over 60 can now book a vaccination appointment". We logged straight into the "Always Open" app and Peter got an appointment ... today! If everything goes as planned, he will soon receive his first dose. I (Helena), who is younger, will have to wait a little longer. How is it for you? Have you been vaccinated yet? Will you get vaccinated?
Best this week
The best thing this week has been the wonderful motorhome trip, with visits to Västerås and Örebro, among others. And then the opportunity to book a vaccination! What has been the best part of your week?
The week ahead
We're planning to stay in the houseboat for a little while now, as the weather doesn't look too promising. You can expect reports about Örebro and also about Nyköping, which we've visited but haven't had time to write about yet. When the weather improves, we'll hit the road again!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Travelling by motorhome north of Lake Mälaren
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Kenneth+Risberg says:
Great vaccine, even if it's only the first dose, the process is underway. I got mine on 1 April (no April Fool's joke) and dose 2 on 3 June.
The best part of this week was that my summer project continues for another 2 weeks before the final judgement and the summer challenge(s).
23 April 2021 - 8:12
Helena says:
Good that you also got the first dose! It still protects some, and so you are on G! Looking forward to hearing about the summer plans 🙂
23 April 2021 - 10:33
Role o Carina says:
It's great to be outside with the motorhome, but now it's too cold!
We go out when the heat comes back, hopefully soon.
And finally Friday again,and yesterday I got an appointment for a vaccine with a
call from the health centre so I said yes at once, just as well!
3 May, it will be either Pfizers or Moderna, they are probably good 🙂 .
The wife is also on G with her soon, we are both 60+ so!
Have a nice weekend...
23 April 2021 - 8:27
Helena says:
Yes it got a little cold ... We are also waiting for better weather! Glad that you are on the way with the vaccine!!!
23 April 2021 - 10:34
Solan says:
At last! Imagine when they are all sprayed, it will be a real cowshed! 🐂
How you can fit two electric bikes in your garage is beyond my (not very big) comprehension!
It's a great addition to the other four wheels...😉.
Congratulations on your new assignment Helena!
23 April 2021 - 8:32
Helena says:
Yes haha, that's how it can be! 🙂 And the electric bikes, yes, we can reveal that it is right on the hair but they fit 🙂 .
23 April 2021 - 10:35
Ama de casa says:
Congratulations on your first shot! Anders got his first injection a while ago and I am now in the pipeline in terms of age. I used to be too young, but I guess I got old really fast 😉 .
Have a really happy weekend!
23 April 2021 - 9:37
Helena says:
Yes, it does change quickly 😉 I hope I'll be old enough soon too 😉.
23 April 2021 - 10:36
JoY says:
I have been waiting for the vaccine and got my first Astra on Wednesday and it was noticed that there was no water in that syringe. Fy what I have been bad but probably nothing compared to how you get rid of Covid. Today the order is restored, almost.
Have a good weekend
23 April 2021 - 9:51
Helena says:
Nice to have had the shot, but how hard it is to feel so bad! I have heard others who became very bad from that vaccine! Glad you feel better again!
23 April 2021 - 10:38
bmlarstravellingblog says:
Here is my first 💉 best event of the week, never has a needle stick been so longed for! So wonderful that Stockholm has come so far (here it is still 65+) so Peter gets his dose.
You've certainly been on a couple of nice motorhome trips, while we put ours away until the move is over....
23 April 2021 - 9:56
Helena says:
Or how, interesting that you can long for a needle stick 😉 It was just recently they opened for 60+ here, hope it can be the same with you soon!
23 April 2021 - 10:40
Lisa says:
We have also received the first sting and at the end of May and beginning of June there will be a second one. Wonderful to feel protected and be able to start thinking about other things. Just like you, we have made two trips, most recently to Hönö this fantastic place not far from Gothenburg. The next trip will probably be to the neighbouring island Björkö which we have not yet explored. Good luck with your new job Helena and have a nice weekend.
23 April 2021 - 10:18
Helena says:
How nice that you are up and running with the vaccination! How cosy it sounds with visits to these islands! Have a great time!
23 April 2021 - 10:41
The Dream Team says:
Hey, hop up there!
I'm glad you're getting the vaccine now, I'm ready and Janne also got his first one today 👍.
Congratulations on your new job, I hope you get paid 🤣!
If you go down something this year, get in touch for goodness sake so maybe we can meet would be fun!
Hugs to you ❤️
23 April 2021 - 10:44
Helena says:
Great that you also got the vaccine!!! And thank you, I also jump on salary ... sometime 😉 We are happy to hear from us! Nice weekend!
23 April 2021 - 18:53
Husis blog says:
What wonderful journeys you have made! I still have to get out over the weekends so the owners, read male, think they have spent enough time at home over the winter. It may instead be nice to take a short trip over the weekend and change environment.
My male owner, who works administratively in the health service, also received his first injection this week (although he has some patient contact). Here it was Moderna and he is very happy with it. In two or three weeks he will have good protection and in 6 weeks there will be another shot. With my owners, it has not been an option not to take the shot even if my female owner has to wait a little longer.
All the best and happy holidays!
23 April 2021 - 11:17
Helena says:
Nice that your male owner also got the vaccine! Peter got Pfizer, I think we're happy with that too. We think like you. We definitely want the vaccine, but I (Helena) will have to wait a bit longer.
23 April 2021 - 18:58
Maria / former MagnoliaMagis says:
Happy friday!!! Congratulations on your new job! So now you have 3 jobs?
Congratulations to our men who have been vaccinated, we can say. Jöran got yesterday. We lamb meat will have to wait ... 🤣 Of course we take vaccine! Want to be able to hug children and grandchildren!!!
Have a nice weekend!
23 April 2021 - 12:16
Helena says:
Thank you very much! Yes, three jobs, so you can perhaps see it? 😉 Nice that Jöran also got the vaccine! Yes, we who are so young have to wait 🙂 🙂 But yes, I will also take it when I get.
23 April 2021 - 18:59
Reiselinda says:
Great with vaccines! Funny to read that so many people got their first shots! Pär got his first one today, but I'll probably have to wait a little longer. In any case, it is obvious to vaccinate us!
Luckily we got home before the snowstorm. Now we will be home for the weekend before we go out with the motorhome again. The house is occupied, so we have fun out on the lawn with access to a good service house with bathroom and laundry room! We also have nice tenants!
23 April 2021 - 12:37
Helena says:
Isn't it nice to see that so many people got their shots!!!? Feels good! And it is good for everyone. even us who are not vaccinated. Wishing you a nice weekend!
23 April 2021 - 19:00
Christian says:
Congratulations on your new job! I am 46 years old, have no diseases thankfully and no risk factors (I know of) have never taken the regular seasonal flu vaccine and will probably skip the Covid ones as long as it is practically possible.
23 April 2021 - 12:58
Helena says:
Thank you!!! You can do what you want, luckily!!! At the same time, it is lucky for you, who do not want to vaccinate you, that the rest of us do it so that the misery in the world can be stopped and things get started again 😉 Wishing you a nice weekend Christian! Would be fun to see you soon!
23 April 2021 - 19:03
Ditte says:
Nice to have a motorhome trip and congratulations on your new job. And of course it feels good to have received your first vaccine dose. We got our first one a couple of weeks ago and will get the next one at the end of May. Then I hope that you get a Covid passport so that you do not have to do a PCR test if you are travelling abroad.
Best of the week? Many things. Walks, good dinners, fun jobs, outdoor meetings with friends and of course nice weather. And being in Kungsan and seeing the cherry blossoms.
Have a nice weekend!
23 April 2021 - 16:50
Helena says:
Yes, we will see if there will be a covid passport or not. Feels a little unclear right now? But agree, cumbersome with PCR tests. It sounds like you had a nice week by the way! Wishing you a nice weekend!
23 April 2021 - 19:05
Veiken says:
Congratulations on your new job! Hope you will enjoy it! Also, congratulations to Peter who got his first stick!
I had my first one a week ago. Of course you have to be vaccinated. It's no picnic in the park to get covid!
23 April 2021 - 18:15
Helena says:
Thank you so much! Yes, it will be interesting to see how the job turns out ... and if I get any salary 😉 Glad you got the first dose!
23 April 2021 - 19:06
BP says:
CONGRATULATIONS on your new job:-) You seem to be a real "celebrity" in your field and therefore also relevant internationally.
I heard about your project on the BBC. The fact that no papers have been signed - well, Brexit is the culprit I suppose...
Now it seems that vaccines can be administered quickly! If Peter wants to be vaccinated, congratulations on the speed of the process. I hope he gets Pfizer and that he doesn't have any side effects.
I haven't hung up on the lock, so to speak, and my family doctor even advises that I get vaccinated right now. So it suits me perfectly.
23 April 2021 - 19:43
Helena says:
Thank you very much! Yes, the subject area is quite narrow so you have some control over international colleagues! And yes, Peter got Pfizer, no side effects, nice!
24 April 2021 - 18:11
Lena - good for the soul says:
Good to get the vaccine. I look forward to it!
My favourite thing this week is that we had soil delivered to the thuija hedge. Actually, that's not the best part. It's that the supplier quickly fixed a small mishap caused by the lorry driver. In addition to the fix, he gave us a discount! Talk about customer focus and smart marketing! That makes me happy 🙂
Hug Lena
24 April 2021 - 7:11
Helena says:
Nice with the soil delivery and correction of the mishap! 🙂 Have fun!
24 April 2021 - 18:12
Lena+in+Wales+and+Spain says:
Peter, congratulations on the vaccine!
I had my first injection in mid-February and hope to have a second one soon.
Helena, congratulations on the job!
Many positive congratulations today.
More positive wish you a nice weekend!
24 April 2021 - 11:39
Helena says:
Thank you so much! Hope you get the second injection soon, and wish you a nice weekend!
24 April 2021 - 18:12