tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post7468947747217804031..comments2023-10-30T16:05:49.459+01:00Comments on Viking Conquest: Trimming The BudgetFamily Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-4931031749260306462007-10-23T16:52:00.000+02:002007-10-23T16:52:00.000+02:00I know it's expensive and I would have great diffi...I know it's expensive and I would have great difficulty in paying that much for a kids haircut but I really liked the haircuts. The kids looked great. I can't wait to find out how much you have to pay for your haircut and try something new, surprise us. Can't wait.Hae Yunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734580778019939953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-25892529840878232242007-10-22T03:14:00.000+02:002007-10-22T03:14:00.000+02:00That is crazy expensive, but they look extremely d...That is crazy expensive, but they look extremely dapper!Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883046753707687727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-55699340951932395922007-10-19T07:37:00.000+02:002007-10-19T07:37:00.000+02:00That's why I have to cut my boy's hair myself!But ...That's why I have to cut my boy's hair myself!<BR/><BR/>But wait, I dont' live in Norway. Oh, what was my excuse again?<BR/><BR/>They are handsome boys!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-29281599371981081692007-10-18T18:14:00.000+02:002007-10-18T18:14:00.000+02:00Ouch! Fifty bucks! I complain at sixteen!Ouch! Fifty bucks! I complain at sixteen!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-77534161006306665882007-10-18T13:49:00.000+02:002007-10-18T13:49:00.000+02:00WOW that's nuts. I refuse to pay more than 11.95 o...WOW that's nuts. I refuse to pay more than 11.95 or so for my kids! THey both have hair that grows REAL fast too.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10050745197884971980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-6230033327952525032007-10-18T12:14:00.000+02:002007-10-18T12:14:00.000+02:00Norwegian wages are higher than most places, so th...Norwegian wages are higher than most places, so that is undoubtedly a large part of the reason everything's so expensive.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking afterwards - it wouldn't have been so bad if we'd at least gotten a lolly for them. But alas, no lolly to be found. :(<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-5859381676688189092007-10-18T09:40:00.000+02:002007-10-18T09:40:00.000+02:00They look cute! But - OUCH!They look cute! But - OUCH!TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-17298935572013983502007-10-18T09:36:00.000+02:002007-10-18T09:36:00.000+02:00Fifty dollars is huge!! Hairdressing must be a luc...Fifty dollars is huge!! Hairdressing must be a lucrative career in Norway. Shudder to think what an adult do would cost.... I pay $12 Australian and get a free lollypop at the end.Stomper Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038937073264645029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-44127229213390328222007-10-17T23:33:00.000+02:002007-10-17T23:33:00.000+02:00Is that because of the exchange rate or does the N...Is that because of the exchange rate or does the Norwegian Hairstylists Union have really great terms of employment and pay?Jennifer (Jen on the Edge)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11334111687109555812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-79743407749087635232007-10-17T19:39:00.000+02:002007-10-17T19:39:00.000+02:00Whoa! $50! Though I have to say, for the $10 I typ...Whoa! $50! Though I have to say, for the $10 I typically spend on my son's hair, he has yet to get a good haircut... so maybe it would be worth $50 not to end up with crooked bangs and a cowlick in back that now stands straight up instead of off to the side...MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-24639545813275420282007-10-17T14:23:00.000+02:002007-10-17T14:23:00.000+02:00Thanks guys. You are too kind. I'm not entirely su...Thanks guys. You are too kind. <BR/><BR/>I'm not entirely sure how much I'll have to pay, but I'll be sure to let you know, once I've recovered from what will undoubtedly be a shock!<BR/><BR/>- HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-74746529737801058942007-10-17T14:15:00.000+02:002007-10-17T14:15:00.000+02:00I cant get my hair cut for cheaper than $75 for so...I cant get my hair cut for cheaper than $75 for some reason...unless I go to Walmart. Which I refuse to do.Stepping Over the Junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165163020885309533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-8957244675425495452007-10-17T08:11:00.000+02:002007-10-17T08:11:00.000+02:00Hi -- I responded to your question on my blog. (I'...Hi -- I responded to your question on my blog. (I'm an American but I lived in E. Europe for 2 yrs after college.) This is a *fascinating* tale, I am going now to read through your archives. I can't imagine trying such an adventure with kids -- I can barely go to the grocery store with them : )Jennifer (ponderosa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17712875613623664156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-87274469724793258152007-10-17T05:30:00.000+02:002007-10-17T05:30:00.000+02:00Oh my! I just can't believe that. I have to say I'...Oh my! I just can't believe that. I have to say I'm very thankful that my sitter is also a hairdresser who charges me nothing.Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032883451591260574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-32590814774038779972007-10-17T02:50:00.000+02:002007-10-17T02:50:00.000+02:00No Way! I don't even know what to say to that. N...No Way! I don't even know what to say to that. Norwegian hairdressers must be livin' large!!My husband has two cousins that are Swedish (their mom is a native Swede) and they often talk about a similiar quality of life. I am going to ask them about haircuts there!! <BR/><BR/>On a side note, I just wanted to thank you for being a regular commenter on my blog. I always enjoy reading your comments and I love reading your blog. It is an exciting way for me to get a glimpse of the world! And it re-enforces what I love about blogging, you meet people you never would have, AND no matter where we live or what country we are from, all mothers love their kids, want the best for their families and have the same struggles.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459382870257912689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-68514742127696000302007-10-17T00:05:00.000+02:002007-10-17T00:05:00.000+02:00I have found most things to be wildly expensive in...I have found most things to be wildly expensive in Norway.... services, eating out, groceries, alcohol, gas....<BR/><BR/>But the standard of living is still high. Strange...ewe are herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339650361453626546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-13159819900362451982007-10-16T21:22:00.000+02:002007-10-16T21:22:00.000+02:00My son gets his hair cut for $7 and that includes ...My son gets his hair cut for $7 and that includes a tip and a lollipop.<BR/>Of course, he looks like he gets his hair cut by beavers, but it's CHEAP.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-75703674307790830122007-10-16T21:08:00.000+02:002007-10-16T21:08:00.000+02:00Am still reeling ...$50?! For children's trims?(Th...Am still reeling ...<BR/><BR/>$50?! For children's trims?<BR/><BR/>(They sure look cute though!)Cathy, Amy and Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472486650115997239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-25435248868146676572007-10-16T18:45:00.000+02:002007-10-16T18:45:00.000+02:00Oof. I had to giggle about the long-ish hair...my ...Oof. I had to giggle about the long-ish hair...my son LOVES his long-ish hair and is VERY attached to it. =)<BR/><BR/>Gosh, you so make me want to visit there. Stop it! LOL!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898415128748687415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-29494178854923750172007-10-16T15:29:00.000+02:002007-10-16T15:29:00.000+02:00There ya go - but they do look very sharp!There ya go - but they do look very sharp!Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-29222755511668713132007-10-16T15:09:00.000+02:002007-10-16T15:09:00.000+02:00Funny -- I just took Jack to get his hair cut. It...Funny -- I just took Jack to get his hair cut. It was ten dollars. The haircut is NOT good, but I don't really care, LOL!<BR/><BR/>Your boys are handsome!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-76244196806519946742007-10-16T14:30:00.000+02:002007-10-16T14:30:00.000+02:00Wow! While your boys are extremely handsome, $50 i...Wow! While your boys are extremely handsome, $50 is a bit extreme. My hairdresser charges by the childs age. My son would cost $4.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903593840515283971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-59427789844270054122007-10-16T13:38:00.000+02:002007-10-16T13:38:00.000+02:00Holy cow! That is crazy for a kid's cut. I'm fee...Holy cow! That is crazy for a kid's cut. I'm feeling pretty good that my hairdresser does my kids for free.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716192469666793842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215073200757285145.post-3079939130787177962007-10-16T12:39:00.000+02:002007-10-16T12:39:00.000+02:00But they look really good - and isn't that what it...But they look really good - and isn't that what it's all about?!?MyThreeBlogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817857109007712976noreply@blogger.com