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Packing my bags again

Posted on 02. March 2010 22:10 - 99 comments

 Just got home from a dinner party with some of my best friends.  Good Indian food, but most important , good friends that I almost never  get to see during the winter. Now I’m packing my bags and getting ready to leave for the next world-cup races in Kvitfjell. Races there this weekend.  Back to the office!

Comments:

05. Mar 17:13 - JULIA said:
GREAT!!! I GET TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME WITH MY FRIENDS AND I CANT IMAGINE NOT DOING THAT
YOU MUST GIVE UP SOOO MUCH
04. Mar 19:52 - Kalenny said:
Who´s Brad Pitt??????????
Aksel you are the best.
Good luck for next races and all the best for attacking vikings :-)
04. Mar 00:50 - Beth said:
OK people...it's called Google Translate. You don't have to actually learn Norwegian. Although I'm sure Aksel would be impressed by your dedication.
03. Mar 22:45 - Mike said:
Best of luck in Kvitfjell - here's hoping for another win for you!
03. Mar 22:20 - olivia said:
Aksel, can't you please post some more pictures on your blog, I love seeing your face;-)
The best of luck in Kvitfjell!:-)
03. Mar 21:46 - Lory said:
@- barnes1 : i guess you were talking of this one than= VG-nett nær k-punktet av hva det er mulig å bruke som overskrift i første-oppslag for en nett avis med denne: DRITTSEKKER!
which we translate
VG-net near the k-point of what it is possible to use that headline in the first lookup for an online newspaper with this: Bastards!
(hope it helped?)
03. Mar 20:39 - Mojca said:
Hey Aksel!!

Wish you the best of luck in Kvitfjell!!!!

We'll be cheering for you in Slovenia! :)

03. Mar 19:54 - barnes1 said:
@ Lory, the last one that he has on profile right now, i guess people were commenting on this one
and thanks a lot
03. Mar 19:52 - Victoria in Nevada said:
Good luck in your race!
03. Mar 19:49 - nanabanana said:
I became your fan during the Olympics. You're so talented! And handsome. Good luck during your race, I hope you do really well, I'm sure you will. You're a pro. A very good-looking pro. Everyone hopes to see you in the 2014 Olympics as well, so you can receive more gold medals! You could do it!

Ever think about modeling on the side? You totally could if you wanted to. Think about it ;-) Did I mention you're hot??

Have fun in Germany!
03. Mar 19:45 - Jen said:
Good luck and be safe. Now that I finally found a skiier to worship I do not want to see any bad things!! And please bring your dad!!! I would love to see his reaction to your stellar performances again!
Cheers.

-New England US
03. Mar 19:19 - Angela UK said:
To maple syrup....

Yes I take your point!!..lol....... to be honest I'm a Daniel Craig girl (James Bond)...but to be honest I have never read anybody's blog before now so this is a whole new experience....!! lol

Us British don't have that many skiers to cheer for so I don't mind routing for a Norwegian such as Aksel....!!!

xax
03. Mar 19:02 - Astrid said:
Can we swap office? Would prefer to do ski races instead of 9-2-5 ;). All the best for the weekend races!
03. Mar 19:02 - gordana said:
Brad Pitt is geting old...we need new one...Aksel...

Good luck this weekend.
03. Mar 18:48 - Danielle said:
I am a new fan and cannot wait to cheer for you on Saturday on your home turf! Best of luck from Calgary and hope to see you back in Canada soon!
03. Mar 18:46 - crw - usa said:
Axl, hope your battery get somewhat recharged with good food and company of your family/best friends. From the tone of your writing, one just knows that you wish the down time could be a little longer... all the best for the remaining 2 races, we know you will take care of business and have some fun too!
Axl or BP? It's a no brainer as far as I am concerned...
Not only A is far more handsome, atheletic, cooler, but most important, the inner quality (the grace, the substantiveness) of our Attacking Viking is one in a million and the reason we would like to support, interact and cheer for from four corners of the Earth.
Have fun in your Office!
03. Mar 18:40 - Maple Syrup said:
@Brangelina (just teasing): There is no doubt he is better looking than Brad Pitt. I just made the comparison because he comes to mind when I think of looks and personality...well looks maybe a few years ago for Brad ;)
03. Mar 18:19 - Angela UK said:
Aksel is by far more handsome than Brad Pitt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol xax
03. Mar 17:54 - Maple Syrup said:
@Aksel : Millions of girls got a glimpse of you on tv sets all over the world during the Olympics so it's no secret that you have been noticed not because of your looks but also your personality. You appear to be very down to earth. The next Brad Pitt?
03. Mar 17:41 - Lory said:
@barnes1: which twitter updates in Norwegian?all or just some..any special one you would like to know?
03. Mar 17:16 - barnes1 said:
hey there

according to the comments here aksel's update on twitter must be funny,
can someone please tell me what it is about as i don't understand norwegian

thank a lot
03. Mar 17:14 - LeSkA said:
I also wonder what you think of the Holmenkollen case, since I see you've updated your twitter profile..or maybe you're more into the headline than the case.. tricky thing!
03. Mar 16:21 - Lise said:
Lykke til Aksel !!!

Du er BEST!!!

Klem
03. Mar 16:02 - Switzerland said:
@ Christiane
Nice you're healthy again! And now that the secret mission of Maverick is over, you can see what he looks like, at:

www.b1145.de/html/body_kleine.html
and then go to "Rhönkaninchen" e volà MAVERICK!!!!

Sweet no? And he has actually earned a Méailles, our little mojo!!
03. Mar 15:46 - Jay said:
GOOD LUCK AXL!
03. Mar 15:25 - christiane said:
@switzerland - hallooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hehe.... wieder gesund, lange krank im Bett mit einer blöden Infektion....
fit again now for stupid, mentally challenging and super crazy comments ;)

How much extra lugguage did Maverik have to pay on his way backfrom the Olympics??? them medals must have been so heavy....
03. Mar 15:19 - Switzerland said:
@Christiane wow, HEELLLOOO, how are you :-) ???
03. Mar 15:14 - christiane said:
WOW, all these new names and people here!!! cool. This is gettin very popular hehe!!
I feel a little like an old blog mummy now, hm. Damn, have to go and put eyecreme on.

Wahoooo! Races in Kvitfjell!! I did like the Olympic races, but it is also good to be back in the "normal" ones....

and A. - you're right! Them jackets need to be shown again. I m sure they are feeling pretty lonely by now, all alone stuffed into a closet or bag with some socks and a few spandex pieces.... man, hard life. and yes, i am back healthy, was pretty annoyed already, i am not at all talented in lyin around doing nothing, very under - challenged haha.... but i had no whisky near the bedside, nope, some cool happy antibiotic pills ;) and litres after litres of tea. (Why do all teas taste the same after a while?????????????? - very big business lacking situation....)

Oh, oh and can we use the secret forbidden words again now??????? The brummm brummm, food, and drinks and stuff...?

03. Mar 14:55 - Victoria :D said:
Så koselig, da :)
Gleder meg til å se mer av deg, Aksel! Lykke til med Verdens cupen :D <3
03. Mar 14:46 - Vassiliki, Greece said:
Well, there is such an office near by for me (eventhough I leave in Greece) but weather has not been an ali this year! First time I visited the "office" was last Thursday! I hope I get another "office day" this Saturday! LOL
Aksel, you have the best job in the world!!! Beleive me! This is a frustrated skier talking!
By the way, great job in the Olympics! I didn't miss a race!
Have fun in Kvitfjell!
03. Mar 14:36 - liz said:
@ pipi: i'm one of these girls who want to learn (a little) norwegian to understand a.'s blogs. but i'm not batshit crazy ;)

aksel, i wanna say, that hermann maier did right in beaver creek 2008 when he said that you will be his follower (well, i hope it means 'nachfolger') concerning the victories and the success (after you had won the downhill race). i believe in it..

wish you all the best,
love, l.

03. Mar 14:09 - Colette said:
Friends and family are very important.
Good luck for this week end.
03. Mar 14:03 - hanne said:
good luck!! im sure you will do great!
03. Mar 13:32 - Jenny, UK said:
You have the worlds best office, can i come. An Indian with friends - what more could you ask for before working again. My idea of heaven. all the best at Kvitfjell i will be looking forward to some more good races.
good luck,
jenny
03. Mar 13:29 - Uhlving said:
Tar du hjem World Cup før sesongen er over hadde det passet meg helt greit Aksel! Ses på Kvitfjell!
03. Mar 13:20 -
Hvordan er frieri mulighetene for tiden?..
03. Mar 12:42 - Zornitsa said:
I have been a big fan of Kjetil Andre Aamodt for years and didn't miss any of his races. I'm very happy now that "Attacking Vikings" are on the top again.
Good luck, Aksel!
Greetings from Bulgaria!
03. Mar 12:34 - Anne said:
Kan ikke du kommentere Anette Sagen-saken? Du virker som en fornuftig fyr.
Og du er strålende!
03. Mar 12:23 - Kyoko said:
Hei,Aksel! I was glad to heard you had a good time with your best friends.
But you are really busy person, don't you?
well...Lykke til! ( Is it correct?)
03. Mar 11:16 - Sylvie said:
I wish I had an office like yours. All I can see is concrete plants and black smoke. The daily joy of an industrial city? Good luck in your next races!
03. Mar 10:49 - Sarah said:
Heiii Axl...
Good Luck for your next races! Have Fun and show what you can!!! You'll win !

Nice greets from Switzerland <3

Sarah
03. Mar 10:43 - Sylvie said:
I wish I had an office like yours. All I can see is concrete plants and black smoke. The daily joy of an industrial city... Good luck in your next races!
03. Mar 10:35 - Teekanne said:
@pipi:
maybe there is no sympathic AND handsome man in China who gives you incentive to learn this language - except Jackie Chan of cause. ;-)

some ppl. are crazy.
03. Mar 10:34 - ;p) more *action* said:
... mean
...*action in your office*. LOL (Think, *office action* is an established item in another context. I really don't wish you that) ;p)
03. Mar 10:19 - pipi (who lol of some batshit crazy girls) ;p) said:
Some girls are getting batshit crazy, they are eager to learn Norwegian, oh no! LOL That's very curious. For my taste Italian is much more sonorus. Or why not Chinese, the probs coming world language? ;p)

Good and delicious working day and lots of office action, Aksel! :p)
03. Mar 07:11 - Teekanne said:
I can imagine you had a great evening being surrounded by loved ones gives what you need in life...

hope they´re planing the big party within 2 weeks when you´re back... and we are all invited! ;-) I´m looking forward for the free beer! yummy!!

I wish you all the best for the weekend... i´ll keep my fingers crossed.
Have fun.
03. Mar 06:56 - Beth said:
I hope these races are televised on TV or the internet! Good luck Aksel!
03. Mar 06:31 - Vanessa Sanchez-Ortiz said:
i just wanna say how much you entertained us throughout the whole entire olympic games and to me you have played really well. your dad telling your story from when you were a baby, to your tragic accident, and now your triumphant wins, you have been an awesome athlete and a very noble man (in my eyes.)

jeg rettferdig wanna si hvor mye du underholderen oss helt gjennom det hele hel de olympiske leker og å meg du har spillt virkelig frisk. din pappa forteller din historie fra når du var en baby , å din tragisk tilfeldighet , og nå din triumferende vinner , du har blitt en awesome atleten og en meget adelsmann mann ( inne meg eyes. )

lmao, i am trying to learn norwegian, but the cheating version... lmao i know im so bad at that, but i do not mind lærer du spanske alle dag! lol.
03. Mar 05:27 - ikk said:
Aksel, you seem to love any kinds of foods, that's good!
Now, you go back to your office?Wait---!! don't forget to pack me in your bag------!
Rock the world cups again!!
03. Mar 05:24 - Viking_Sara said:
I just set the DVR this weekend to record the races! Good luck! Kick ass out there!!! You and the other Vikings will have "home court" advantage. :)
03. Mar 04:38 - Brenda in Hawaii said:
Aloha Aksel! wow....nice office....all i have is a computer and desk and a view of the parking lot. Rock the slopes, super Viking! Fast skis and lotsa luck! Woo-hoo!
03. Mar 04:01 - Karen, south Florida said:
Askel, a last thought before I go off to bed...have to be up at 0430 for work...thought of Willie Nelson..."On the road again, Just can't wait to get on the road again...". Kill it on those runs! Karen
03. Mar 03:12 - Mayumi said:
So happy to hear you enjoyed dinner with friends!
I bet the Indian food and the company of great friends gave you lots of energy!
Have a great race!
We're all here for you Aksel!

mayumi_nycgirl
03. Mar 03:06 - Auntie Em said:
@ M_S - Best comment I've seen yet!
03. Mar 03:04 - Laura from New Jersey said:
Seems you have a lot of Laura's as fans. :)

Glad to hear you had time to see your friends. Kick butt this weekend. I will be searching the web for results.

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
Thomas Jefferson
03. Mar 02:05 - petunia from canada said:
happy you got to enjoy some down time with your close friends and wonderful food!
Best of luck to you in your next races. Not only an Olympian, but a warm human being...your viking heritage is easy on the eyes my friend LOL...
Congratulations on your perfomances in Vancouver. We loved having you! Hope you can visit Montreal!!
03. Mar 02:03 - Karen, south Florida said:
What a view from your office!!! Happy skiing! Wishing you all the best in your final WC races. Glad to hear that you got to spend time with your friends and had fun. Be safe, be confident, be the amazing skier you are! Karen
03. Mar 01:49 - Nadja said:
Indisches Essen ist gut solange es nicht zu scharf ist. I love how you're keeping busy staying on top!
03. Mar 01:48 - Rebecca said:
Indian food = good fuel!. Have fun!
03. Mar 01:35 - evil woman said:
indian food? hmmm...
03. Mar 01:18 - Theresa said:
You're absolutely amazing, congrats on all your olympic medals!
And good luck in the world cup!
I'll be cheering you on!

Ps: you have the best office ever! :)
03. Mar 00:44 - M_S said:
No rest for the wicked :)

Good luck for Kvitfjell
03. Mar 00:31 - Anne-May said:
Begynner å bli fast invetar her inne nå.... haha.
Hyggelig at du har hatt en fin kveld med gode venner - blir nok ikke så altfor mye tid til det. Håper du får en kjempehelg i Kvitfjell :)
We'll keep our fingers crossed;)
03. Mar 00:27 - Gilly said:
The fun never stops with you Aksel, does it?! Good luck in the next races, although if I were you, I'd be critic proof for a few months having won the full set of Olympic medals!

Example conversation:

"Your times could be better, dude..."

"Hey, this Olympic set says different!"

Good thing you're the pro and not me:-)
03. Mar 00:25 - Pia said:
Önskar att mitt kontor var lika kul, vänder papper för tillfället, men snart får jag oxå göra det som är roligast!... Lycka till :o)
03. Mar 00:16 - amazon ;) said:
@A. I rreally don't miss the papegøye jakke, haha ;)

@Aksel Did I or anyone else comment sth about the OL outfit. Well, it was perhaps down to the fact, that it was not that flashy, haha... ;p) but I really liked it. Ok, the jackets not so much. Well, I expect a red. ;) But your helmet I liked the most. It had all the important colours you need, no more no less, looked aggressive and really vikingish, quite cool ()=, jawohl. Think, that has to be mentioned ... 'least once ;) "Office", sounds strange... aber och ja, das könnte mir auch gefallen... well, for the next days I have to sit, sit, sit and to talk, talk, talk... Enjoy your different office job! :)

Ups so late by now, have to sleep pronto... good night! ;)
03. Mar 00:12 - Katti anna in New York said:
Good luck Sir Aksel !!!!!!!
= )

oops typo!
03. Mar 00:11 - Katti anna in New York said:
Good luck Sir Akel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
= )
02. Mar 23:34 - Jasmin said:
Glad to hear you had time to meet up with friends.

Good luck with the races! :)
02. Mar 23:33 - Kristyna said:
@A: Yes, I think so. The Olympics were a little diferent world - as you said - also a little huge and stressful. WC is better in my eyes - more and longer fun and also exciting fight ;)

But I'm thinking about these feelings when I'm an Olympics winner (three-times) and I'm at home (finally) and I have to go in brief period to WC. Maybe I would be a little out of tune but ... perhaps only till the time I will arrive to Kvitfjell - it's true :) only loud thought.

Good night!
02. Mar 23:30 - LeSkA said:
ah,dinner party with friends is great! To be with friends and have fun is what living the good life is all about!:) Enjoy Kvitfjell Aksel!:)
02. Mar 23:19 - A. (still not Aksel) said:
Oh Kvitfjell, I usually like those races, the course always looks so peaceful and it's really nice.

@Kristina: I have no idea how the skiers feel, but I know I miss the regular world cup races! Of course, I liked the Olympics, it's something extra-hype and special, but I really like the normal races too. When there's not so much crazy pressure, we go and race, this is what we do, we like it and all that stuff. THe Office LOL

good night!

PS I hope the jacket is packed, I miss the jackets!
02. Mar 23:12 - Mary C:-) said:
Good luck in Kvitfjell.. just looked it up online...soooo pretty! ;-)
02. Mar 23:08 - Rajoo said:
Hope u liked Indian food. Good luck in the world cup Aksel.
02. Mar 23:07 - Kimberly said:
Masse lykke til Aksel! :)
02. Mar 23:06 - Kristyna said:
Heia Aksel. I have one question for you. When I read your posts in blog in few past week I wonder how you can motivate yourself to finish world cup this season. I mean you won 3 olympics medals and there is only a little chance you could win big crystal globe this season (I know there is also a little globe for Super-G) ... I don't want to say you should not go and race! I like watch races and of course attacking Vikings but I think you would have had great feelings from Olympics and also you had easygoing meeting with your friends and family...so I would like to know what is (in this moment) your 'drive motor' :)) I do not suppose the answer but I have to put this question because I'm full of last (in most case the same) reactions here ...but it's all right ;)

Of course, have fun and enjoy Kvitfjell and GaPa!
02. Mar 23:05 - Rebecca said:
I love Indian food!! And having it with good friends is even better!! Best of luck!! I'll be rooting you on and sitting on the edge of my seat!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
02. Mar 22:59 - Kerstin-new-Aksel-fanatic said:
Good luck for the weekend - hope diner was not too spicy - but, if - maybe more speed on the course (lol).
Have fun - keep smiling and TAKE CARE OF YOU
02. Mar 22:57 - Kristen - PA said:
Theres nothing better then good friends and good food! Kick ass this weekend Aksel!!!! *hugs*
02. Mar 22:50 - sassy_cat said:
Good luck!
Wish Universal Sports would get everything going good so I could watch.
02. Mar 22:50 - dag said:
AKSEL, weißt Du wie es P. Järbin geht??????????????????????????
Danke.
02. Mar 22:46 - dag said:
Heimvorteil!!!
(Es gibt nur wenige, die so sportlich fair sind wie Du Aksel!!!)
Viel Glück und dass, Du wieder heil und gesund runterkommst!
02. Mar 22:43 - Frenchyyyyyyy said:
Bonne chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaance ! ^_^
02. Mar 22:34 - cjal said:
good luck!

i'm already annoyed that i had to put an appointment on saturday morning *hmpf *
02. Mar 22:34 -
Good luck Aksel!
02. Mar 22:32 - Laura/Austria said:
Mach sie platt :)
02. Mar 22:30 - Scubagirl said:
Now I feel like making Butter Chicken for dinner. ;)

Well at least it's not far to Kvitfjell...no more jet lag.
Have fun, stay safe and best of luck at the races!
02. Mar 22:30 - Katarina said:
Does anybody know where I can watch Euosports "breaking the ice" with Aksel? Thanx
02. Mar 22:29 - D from Connecticut said:
That's one heck of an office you got there! Have a great time and try not to melt the snow with your smokin' hotness! haha
02. Mar 22:28 - H_V said:
You have a pretty great office!
02. Mar 22:20 - Ida said:
Lykke til!
02. Mar 22:19 - Kristel said:
Very happy you got to see your friends, friends are important, they keep us grounded, right?
I have travelled my share but have never been to Norway. One day, hopefully.
Good luck and kick some a**! :)
02. Mar 22:18 - Angela UK said:
It's a tough job but someone has got to do it!!! lol

Best of luck...got everything crossed for you...........!! xax
02. Mar 22:18 - Katarina said:
Good food and good friends - good combination, maybe the best...
02. Mar 22:17 - C said:
Lykke til i helgen :-) Skal bli artig å se utfor og super-g.
02. Mar 22:17 - mika said:
Good luck :)
02. Mar 22:16 - Lory said:
Glad to hear all is well with you :-) have a great time in Kviftjell and see you in Garmisch again..soon the season will be over :-)
02. Mar 22:15 - cait said:
I just had a delicious indian meal too. yum.

good luck in the world cup races! x
02. Mar 22:14 - Lavi said:
Glad you had fun~!

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