tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post7457866905191696974..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Lars H Lende 1882 - 1971Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-27933092521746701482020-03-31T00:43:53.601+01:002020-03-31T00:43:53.601+01:00This man was my great Uncle. He also had a son tha...This man was my great Uncle. He also had a son that lived in New York State. Besides the park named for him there was also a book written about him. I knew his son and he told me stories about his Dad. Would have liked to have known himAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658447416973740992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88439846033960923662013-08-03T22:07:19.437+01:002013-08-03T22:07:19.437+01:00I was really touched by his story and his very ima...I was really touched by his story and his very imaginative ways of trying to help children and young people. <br />The language must be one of the legacies left by the Vikings.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91739290751209541562013-08-03T18:07:54.748+01:002013-08-03T18:07:54.748+01:00What a great and inspiring man, Rosemary! As a lin...What a great and inspiring man, Rosemary! As a linguist I'm also intrigued by his motto in Norwegian, which would be instantly understood by anyone from the northeast or Scotland. "Alt for barna" - all for the bairns. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21403163296753227932013-07-30T20:27:21.085+01:002013-07-30T20:27:21.085+01:00Hello Paul - it is over 40 years ago that Lars die...Hello Paul - it is over 40 years ago that Lars died and for him his generosity of spirit was not just an overnight conscience pricking event - example Live Aid in 1985 - but a commitment that he pursued throughout his whole life. That is what makes him a truly remarkable man - no fame, glory or knighthoods for him, which of course he would not have wanted anyway.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22468760652441342232013-07-30T20:26:09.888+01:002013-07-30T20:26:09.888+01:00It was the appeal of the statue Filip that led me ...It was the appeal of the statue Filip that led me to discover the kindness and generosity of Lars and his great concern for disadvantaged children and young people.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31422248237562403982013-07-30T20:24:13.113+01:002013-07-30T20:24:13.113+01:00It is now over 40 years since he died. I find it e...It is now over 40 years since he died. I find it extremely touching to think of him as a very old man, near to death, but still wanting to help the children in Africa. That was nearly 15 years before Live Aid happen and yet he was concerned then.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58685447293337654892013-07-30T20:19:14.748+01:002013-07-30T20:19:14.748+01:00Dear Erika - I was attracted to the little statue ...Dear Erika - I was attracted to the little statue and wondered what it represented - that is how I came to discover all about his good ideas, his generosity and his kindness to children and his desire to enrich their lives.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18008201389593511122013-07-30T20:09:22.552+01:002013-07-30T20:09:22.552+01:00The statues look good. Like the pony.
Greetings,
...The statues look good. Like the pony.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73753898501786498562013-07-30T20:02:27.661+01:002013-07-30T20:02:27.661+01:00How wonderful that this special man is still remem...How wonderful that this special man is still remembered. Looking at the years he lived, he lived through some great changes in the world but he obviously remained kind and selfless throughout.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73585739928220040622013-07-30T19:51:36.646+01:002013-07-30T19:51:36.646+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Thank you for introducing us to La...Dear Rosemary, <br />Thank you for introducing us to Lars Lende. He sounds like an extraordinary man-- and now, we're so lucky to know a bit about this wonderful person who'd most likely remained unknown beyond his community--thank you!<br />Warm regards, <br />ErikaParvum Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464815622667738686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18545873989442461142013-07-30T11:01:54.599+01:002013-07-30T11:01:54.599+01:00Lots of happy memories of times spent in beautiful...Lots of happy memories of times spent in beautiful Norway but now Paris here we come - once they are settled of course.<br />I am pleased that I found out about Lars, I was intrigued by the bronze statue and that is how I learnt about his goodness.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56425708523005371252013-07-30T10:59:18.919+01:002013-07-30T10:59:18.919+01:00I am sure that in a tight knit community like Stav...I am sure that in a tight knit community like Stavanger his impact must have been felt. It must surely continue today through those that were at the receiving end of his goodness.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65596196772866108692013-07-30T10:57:32.415+01:002013-07-30T10:57:32.415+01:00I wonder what makes a person so generous of spirit...I wonder what makes a person so generous of spirit as Lars? sadly the opposite is true of many people today. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71894716429010246682013-07-30T10:10:41.106+01:002013-07-30T10:10:41.106+01:00What a lovely man and how lovely it must have been...What a lovely man and how lovely it must have been to spend time in Norway. Many great memories I imagine xpaisleysummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700001303094824326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76272671911886109872013-07-30T02:26:15.344+01:002013-07-30T02:26:15.344+01:00What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. I wonder ...What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. I wonder how many lives he changed for the better :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17839288778891776812013-07-30T00:15:51.478+01:002013-07-30T00:15:51.478+01:00What a remarkable man. It's truly the good and...What a remarkable man. It's truly the good and generous people that are never forgotten.Chic Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095901296795998446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19188779765117141382013-07-29T22:12:01.095+01:002013-07-29T22:12:01.095+01:00Thanks Christa - I was intrigued by Kreidolf's...Thanks Christa - I was intrigued by Kreidolf's illustrations, and at the same time I seemed to recognise them. Perhaps I came across them at some stage when I was younger.<br />I know that there are many people who try to help young people both in their jobs and through charities, but Lars appears to have been committed throughout his life to do as much as he could for children and young people. Many of his ideas were not expensive and could still work today.<br />Hoping all goes well for our son and his family in their move to Paris. Lovely to hear from you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82560313322132485572013-07-29T20:42:29.373+01:002013-07-29T20:42:29.373+01:00I believe there are many young people who would ne...I believe there are many young people who would need a man like him making them see a future, a way to make their lifes! Congratulations on the moving of your son's family to Paris! I hope to see more via your blog! I still owe you an answer about Kreidolf. Of course - go ahead with writing about him. At the moment there is an exhibition in the Kunstmuseum in Berne and I hope to visit it soon! http://www.kunstmuseumbern.ch/de/sehen/heute/226-faltertanz-und-hundefest--120.html <br />ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26994838242342456932013-07-29T18:01:54.227+01:002013-07-29T18:01:54.227+01:00Szanowny Giga - świat byłby lepszym miejscem, gdyb...Szanowny Giga - świat byłby lepszym miejscem, gdyby było więcej ludzi takich jak Lars.<br />Jestem pewien, że mój syn i jego rodzina nie zagra piękną Norwegię.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5286974584094946502013-07-29T17:58:43.439+01:002013-07-29T17:58:43.439+01:00Hello Anna - lovely to hear from you and to know t...Hello Anna - lovely to hear from you and to know that all is well with you. Are you permanently in Italy now?<br />You are right, it takes more than a few people like Lars to change things especially in places like Africa, but I do believe that he had a big impact in his own small community of Stavanger. Hopefully the kindness that so many young people and children received at his hands will have been passed on through them.<br />As soon as the family are settled and have sorted themselves out, probably in the Autumn, it will be Paris here we come.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89238228218122873982013-07-29T17:52:49.747+01:002013-07-29T17:52:49.747+01:00Dear Yoko we are really hoping that their move is ...Dear Yoko we are really hoping that their move is a happy one for them all.<br />Lars was indeed a special person who put his own needs to one side and gave himself to others in a selfless way.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89211794952378363022013-07-29T16:39:48.100+01:002013-07-29T16:39:48.100+01:00Gdyby takich wspaniałych ludzi było dużo, to dziec...Gdyby takich wspaniałych ludzi było dużo, to dzieci na świecie byłyby szczęśliwsze. Norwegia jest piękna i z pewnością żal ją będzie opuszczać. Pozdrawiam.<br />If such was a lot of great people, the children of the world would be happier. Norway is beautiful and certainly regret it will leave. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11859273645886576042013-07-29T15:11:51.009+01:002013-07-29T15:11:51.009+01:00Hello! Yes... still alive, but busy sorting throug...Hello! Yes... still alive, but busy sorting through things, at thias new house, in Italy.<br /><br />I actually wanted to comment on the previous post... Kity Kielland (?) Wow! The Paris interorior is fantastic and really satisfies my need to be nosey! So much to look at inside the room, then the curtains, half open and the world, living and vibrating outside... so beautiful! I must observe it again later.<br /><br />Well, Rosemary... as much as you like Norway, I don't think Paris is that bad a place! A European capital city... yes, please! But I can understand why you'll miss Norway. It must be beautiful, there. Such a different reality to what we are used to. So nice!<br /><br />Oh, yes! I also liked the story about the man who helped all those children. So sweet!Though I think it takes a lot more than that to solve certain problems. I think the big powers quite like to see Africa full of starving children. Things will never change. Actually, I've heard that lots of Chinese people are moving to Africa, as there are resources in that continent. Maybe they might help create work, grow food and clean water, without having to send troops!<br /><br />Ciao, ciao! I must go back to paris, soon!<br /><br />ANNA<br />xxAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46980246047540941222013-07-29T15:10:09.403+01:002013-07-29T15:10:09.403+01:00I’m happy to know that many disadvantaged children...I’m happy to know that many disadvantaged children could stand at the fair start line thanks to Lars H Lende. I believe he sowed his seed in the heart of those children. It would be easy for us to do a little of charity from time to time but act like Lars lifelong would be difficult for most of us. He is philanthropic by nature. If everyone has the soul like him, the world will be surely better off. He deserves being known to more people in the world and you made it possible, rosemary.<br /><br />Your son’s family is so fortunate that they can live in such different type of lovely cities like Stavanger and Paris, Wish their move goes smooth.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88477004066134727672013-07-29T14:47:02.067+01:002013-07-29T14:47:02.067+01:00Dear Mark - it is moving to reflect that an old m...Dear Mark - it is moving to reflect that an old man, months before he died, should still be using all his energy in appealing to people to help the starving children in Africa. He has been dead for over 40 years now and the problem has still not been resolved.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com