Hello Blog World! Allow me to reflect over this weeks adventures as I’ve never had a more exciting week in my whole blogging life. It ended in a success as I proudly can announce RennyBA’s Terella is listed in the top three of Best European Blogs.
Let me first thank all of you faithful as well as new and hopefully regular readers for all your support and continuing voting during the week. It was a thrill of a poll and the race was close, thanks to all of you!
The day before the poll ended, I was on top and of course very excited. Never the less, as I’ve said in a lot of interviews the last days (see some example below): I don’t feel I’ve lost the gold medal but have won the bronze. To be listed among those 10 finalist was a great honor in itself and a thrill money can’t buy.
I hope you all will bare with me as I share some of my experiences from the week:
It started on Monday when Mrs. Lifecruiser made me aware of that I was listed as a finalist and even in the same category as her. We where both thrilled and from the beginning agreed to that we were happy to compete -not against but rather together in this. During the poll she has been such a great supporter so I want to thank her personally in this post.
From my first post announcing the nomination, all my regular readers gave me great support (thanks again!) Meanwhile, things really started taking off when one of Norway’s top newspapers interviewed me about my nomination and published it on their web site:
It was on Tuesday and I had almost 2000 visitors that day. Most of them at noon, so it’s obvious what Norwegians do in their lunch time
The next day I was on national TV on TV2’s program ‘Good Morning Norway’. No pics to prove that right now, but I’ll ask them for the interview as I would like to put it on my Youtube account of course.
Update:
I asked and got this link from TV2 showing my interview:
Then the snowball started rolling and I was on some other net newspaper:
It ended while I was in Milan and there was an article in my home county’s newspaper, Telemark Arbeiderblad:
On Friday, the local radio station from the same county interviewed me for their end of the week show. Their main guest was Bjørn Kjos, CEO of the airline company, Norwegian. We had a great chat on the air.
Again, I thank each and every one who supported and voted for me. I couldn’t make it without you! I hope you understand it has been a extremely busy week, so please don’t feel neglected if I have not been visiting you and commenting on your latest post. I’ll try my best to make it up to you and it starts on Monday when I invite you all to another celebration: RennyBA’s Terella’s two years Blog Anniversary with some surprises. So stay tuned and in the mean time: Have a great end to your week
November 10th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
WOW! Gratulere. Også VG og all ting
RennyBA
Tusen takk Britt-Arnhild!
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November 10th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Congrats on third place! But now you’ve got me curious about Monday…..
Have a great weekend, Renny.
Hugs, Diane
RennyBA
Thanks dear blog friend! That the whole idea
You too and the rest of the family.
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November 10th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
It sounds like you’re really thrilled about your week, no wonder, such a close call too
And I’m not sure that the Swedish media would have covered it like that, how nice for you!
Well, who knows, maybe even better luck next year?
RennyBA
Maybe we’ll both be in Swedish media next year!
Thanks
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November 10th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
You should be very proud to accomplish so much with your blog! Congratulations!!!
RennyBA
I am and wanna thank you for your support Maribeth!
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November 10th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
^5! Congratulations, kiddo!
Kin we git yer autograph before the price goes up?
~:o)
RennyBA
Thanks Mary!
Sure, next time you are in Norway, give me a call. As a blog friend you’ll get it for free ~:o)
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November 11th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Congratulations from another third place finisher. Third place is actually better than second place.
RennyBA
I think your right – nice to have tide with you – so congratulation, I’m on my way over to your blog.
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November 11th, 2007 at 3:02 am
You were on Good Morning Norway? Wow, I am impressed! Congratulations on your accomplishment.
RennyBA
Yea, I find it hard to believe too you know – thanks Lisa!
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November 11th, 2007 at 4:40 am
congratulations, renny! how exciting all the attention it has gotten you! all the newspaper articles and interviews. i wish i knew norwegian now so i could read and listen to them!
RennyBA
Thanks Lime – I know you are one of my most trustful readers and one day I hope we will meet you and your family and then learn you to read at least some Norwegian
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November 11th, 2007 at 6:48 am
CONGRATULATIONS Renny!!!!
RennyBA
Thanks x millions!
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November 11th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Wooooooooooooooooooow!
Congrats!!!!
That is BIG news!
You deserve it! Now you are probably one of the most famous bloggers in Europe!
Next time you will rule the world!
Congrats! It makes me really happy. And I am not surprised you won !
RennyBA
Thanks so very much good, old blogger friend – I’m blushing.
Good to see you back in blogsphere again too – you know I always love to read yours and see those wonderful pictures you provide us!
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November 11th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Congratulations, Renny! Woohoo! A celebrity now! Can I have your autograph, too?
Seriously, that’s absolutely wonderful, Renny, and so well deserved. I’m glad everybody got behind you and voted you into third place. Well done!
RennyBA
Thanks a lot. I’m glad we found each other again in Blogspere and its always good to see friends and get support from Down Under too you know:-)
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November 11th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Renny, this is awesome! I still think your blog is Number 1!
RennyBA
Thanks for your support too!
Yea it is to me too Midas
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November 11th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Many congratulations Renny, you deserve all of it!
RennyBA
Thanks A. its good to have support from another great traveler blogger too!
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November 11th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
My heartiest congratulations! You deserve it!
RennyBA
Thanks Jane and also for your support and votes!
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November 11th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Congratulations! It’s great news!
RennyBA
Thanks – yea; the greatest there is
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November 11th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Wow, congrats on all our success, Renny! Your blog is very inspiring and fun too, of course.
RennyBA
Thanks dear blog friend and A-Team Cruiser fellow! To hear that my blog is inspiring is a great encouragement – I’ll promise to keep up:-)
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November 12th, 2007 at 5:33 am
Congrats
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November 12th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Congratulations – you’re a media star now!
RennyBA
Thanks – yea, kind of – at least for a week or so
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November 12th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Congratulations!! That’s a big honor, you’ve come a long way!!
RennyBA
Thanks and yea it really is!!!
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November 13th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Renny, I’m impressed. You deserve a place at the podium. Hurray.
btw. Sorry I was not able to comment at once. I think you know why.
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November 14th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
SO wonderful ~ I am thrilled for you!
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November 15th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Congrats! Well deserved! I’m very impressed.
You are a living proof that bogs opens up the world!
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November 15th, 2007 at 12:20 am
Well, Big Congrats to yu, Renny! You really deserve it after all the effort you put into blogging, and reading others’ and commenting too. I have really asppreciated our “Blogship”!!
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November 15th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Congratulations for the interview and for being one of the finalist. I wish you all the luck.
Since I’m a new visitor here in your site, I know I won’t be able to answer your quiz for your anniversary. Anyhow, I’ll try to visit here every now and then if time permits…
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November 16th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Hello Renny!
A little bit late, but anyway… CONGRATULATIONS!
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November 16th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
…that is awesome cool, congrats and have an awesome day!
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November 17th, 2007 at 2:28 am
You totally deserve all the praise you can get, Renny. CONGRATULATIONS!
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November 17th, 2007 at 10:59 am
You truly deserve one. Congratulations Renny
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November 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Cangratulations Renny. I haven’t been watching your blog so much, but I sure will. I have paid my respect to you by congratulate you on my blog.
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November 18th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Wow RennyBA this is fantastic news!
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November 18th, 2007 at 7:53 am
LOL I cant understand a word youre saying, RennyBA, but you sure do look handsome on TV!
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November 18th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Fantastic Renny. Congratulations. Your blogg are, number 3 of The Best European Blogs in the World. The world is watching, and you are giving people a good show. Thank you for your creative and insightful writings and photographs.
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November 18th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
i got thru you from scart’s blog… congratulations! isnt it great to blog about things you love and be applauded because of it? you are admirable!
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November 19th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Oh My Gosh! Thats such a wonderful news Renny! You’ve been a celebrity online and offline, just about everywhere
Congratulations! We are proud of you and this is a much deserved award! But, how can we find English translations? 
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November 19th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Congratulations, Renny!
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November 23rd, 2007 at 6:53 pm
Belated Happy Anniversary and Congratulations!
Your blog is wonderful, informative and friendly. Truly one of the best blogs in the blogosphere
RennyBA
Thanks Liza and also for your compliments – I’m blushing and take it as an encouragement to go on sharing my daily life.
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December 1st, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Congratulations Renny on such wonderful achievements.
That is an awesome award, 3rd place in The Best European Blogs really is something and your blog is so informative and you truly deserve it
Congrats on your other awards too on your awards page
Have a wonderful weekend.
Colin
RennyBA
Thanks Colin, you know I’m very pleased – also for your compliments
Glad you liked my Award page too and you are contributing so nicely
Wish you a good one too!
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December 5th, 2007 at 3:31 am
Congrats Renny I am so happy for you!!!!
RennyBA
Thanks Chase and I feel you are a part of this success – after all you are my blog designer.
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April 4th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I didn’t understand a word, but fortunately, your English explanations are always great. The speech patterns do sound a lot like Americans who live in Minnesota, however. Congratulations on the honor and fame. Your blog is always interesting and positive.
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January 5th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
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