Here in Seattle we are very fond of our Scandinavian neighbors. They logged, fished, and built much of the town. Maybe some of you from N. Dakota or Minnysoda will appreciate this, too.

Ole kicked the bucket and cruised up that long, narrow fjord to the happy fishing grounds in the sky. Lena went to the Ballard Tribune to post the Obit. When asked by the clerk what she wanted to say, Lena replied, "Just say 'Ole Swenson died." "Oky doky", said the clerk, "but you get six words for the $5 minimum." "In that case," said Lena, "Say, 'Ole Swenson died. Boat for sale".