We went to Stockholm yesterday for L-G's allergy testing. What a piss awful day. It was sunny in Nynäshamn but as we got closer to Stockholm the black clouds moved in and it rained all day (and night). L-G has 29 test strips across his back and he is not allowed to wash his back or stretch it at all until Monday. He goes back on Thursday for extra tests and then the verdict on Monday. So far, no sign of itching. But all I can say is OUCH!



I wonder if he'll let me rip them off? Slowly of course. *grin* What a pity he doesn't have a hairy back!

We also took the chance to pick up a few things we needed - including deck shoes! Don't you love the names of the colours. I think "Sand Shag" is really me, but we ended up with "Brown Elk" for both of us. It's great to have a pair of comfortable slip on boat shoes. It was a case of desperation as L-G's old deck shoes were literally falling apart. Luckily we both have small feet, so sizing was a breeze.

I see that the Cow Parade is in Stockholm this summer. Friends sent me photos from Sydney and the Gold Coast when it was in Australia in 2002, so I'm excited to see that it will also be in Stockholm. The Cow Parade Centre is in Gallerian on Hamngatan and it will have information on where you can see the cows (which will be auctioned off for charity in September). The Aussie ones were really cool, so I want to see what Swedish artists will do. What's the bet there will be one painted like a Dalarhäst! Check out the official website at Cow Parade. I'm going to see if we can pop in next week and see them.