Swedish Connections

On June 24th Stephen & Paulie went to Gothenburg for a few days. It was a visit filled with emotion as it was to attend the memorial service for friend and family Gordon Dunlop who died on May 21st. Although we kept in touch during his short seven week illness, the news of his death was tragic. Gordon (married to Paulie's brother-in-law Jim) was part of Paulie's life since childhood and Stephen met him and Halina (Halka) Rubenstein-Dunlop in the 80's when they moved from Sweden to Brisbane where Stephen was then working. It was Halka who introduced Paulie and Stephen. Olivia attended the Brisbane ceremony some weeks before. We were honoured to attend the Swedish event and it was delightful to meet folks who we had heard of over the years. Gordon asked folks to celebrate his life and thoose attending did just that! - return to home page -

Out to explore town, Paulie is Muffin Happy .. except she prefers them warm The Volvo Ocean Race crowd - an offshore race ... over 39000 nautical miles (often ending in Auckland) Quality Aussie Rose! It's sold through the Gov't owned stores "System Bologet"
Although in fairness, the regulated booze sales model offers huge choice and, as this bag states, saves 2000 lives a year! Walking through the forest to Inga and Jan's lovely home where we stayed. Chilling out around Chalmers University ... where art flourishes even ion teh drain pipes it seems
Walking home, we stop at the old water tower for a view (and the smallest lift ever) June 25th - on the Buss to attend Gordon's memorial service Jan, as a good pal, has words to say. So did family & Gordon's old PhD students which included the DVC. June 26 - Off to join Seb, Shaun and Halka to pour the ashes into one of Gordon's favourite places...
In time to stop off en route ... ... said favourite is here The troops gather
... ... ... A solemn yet informal time..
Where friends sat and reflected for a long period As did Sebastian who re-enacted his father's skinny dipping when we left in 14 degree waters. After we joined friends and family at a lunch and picked up a car. A small car. .. then shopped to prepare a meal for our hosts, the Rubenstein-Dunlops, and thier American pals
June 27th- of to the island of Tjörn and the Pilane gravfält sculptures.. ... where we spot an unusual house .. unusually thin ...
... ... locals with nerves of steel ..
... ... ... Picneek time
... ... ... 500BC burial mound on the site
... ... Local farms .. and the main town, Skärhamn
... Bohus fästning on the drive to the airport In Frankfurt even the clergy are high tech Menawhile back in Brisbane, Olivia finishes here exams!
Happy Physios .. Lochie & Liv have yet another 21st But demonic eyed Effie stayed home