I get the impression that Norway may be a more liberal culture than we have here in Christianized North America… Silje did this suspension with the help of Tobben in Oslo — the funny thing is that the family on the tire politely asked them if it was alright if they used the swing as well. Ah, to live in a free and friendly country (alright, Canada’s pretty nice, but I don’t think I could get away with this at the park down the street)…
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138 responses to “Suspending at a playground”
#44- uhm, what exactly are you talking about? You can’t go speak about christianity in Norway without dividing Norway into parts. I live in northern Norway and no way in hell would I describe the day to day life here as “fundamental and almost sectarian”, however I know that parts of Norway can might be a little more fundamental than other parts.
Sadly enough people in Norway are born in to the Church of Norway cause Norway is a “christian country”, but thats all tradition and shit and doesn’t mean that we are “fundamental and almost sectarian”.
#44- uhm, what exactly are you talking about? You can’t go speak about christianity in Norway without dividing Norway into parts. I live in northern Norway and no way in hell would I describe the day to day life here as “fundamental and almost sectarian”, however I know that parts of Norway can might be a little more fundamental than other parts.
Sadly enough people in Norway are born in to the Church of Norway cause Norway is a “christian country”, but thats all tradition and shit and doesn’t mean that we are “fundamental and almost sectarian”.
I agree with #50 and #51. I’ve lived in 4 of the biggest cities in Norway and none of them are “fundamental and almost sectarian”. Not even the small town (pop. 900) I grew up in in northern Norway can be described that way. Judgmental and narrow-minded, yes, fundamental, no.
More on topic: Awesome picture!
I agree with #50 and #51. I’ve lived in 4 of the biggest cities in Norway and none of them are “fundamental and almost sectarian”. Not even the small town (pop. 900) I grew up in in northern Norway can be described that way. Judgmental and narrow-minded, yes, fundamental, no.
More on topic: Awesome picture!
I don’t think they’re saying it’s fundamentalist Christian a la the USA. I think they’re saying that it’s “Christianized” in that its native faiths have been stripped away.
I don’t think they’re saying it’s fundamentalist Christian a la the USA. I think they’re saying that it’s “Christianized” in that its native faiths have been stripped away.
METAL: A Headbanger’s Journey comments on this a little BTW.
METAL: A Headbanger’s Journey comments on this a little BTW.
‘…the family on the tire politely asked them if it was alright if they used the swing as well. Ah, to live in a free and friendly country (alright, Canada’s pretty nice, but I don’t think I could get away with this at the park down the street)’
Aah, come on Shannon… i really don’t think that, if asked politely, the people in Canada wouldn’t let you use the swing 😉
‘…the family on the tire politely asked them if it was alright if they used the swing as well. Ah, to live in a free and friendly country (alright, Canada’s pretty nice, but I don’t think I could get away with this at the park down the street)’
Aah, come on Shannon… i really don’t think that, if asked politely, the people in Canada wouldn’t let you use the swing 😉
Hihi. I really like this one, because of the story behind. Thats why I posted it.
And all those who hate, your just jealust cause someone took a nice photo like this before you had the chance. Haters 😉
Hihi. I really like this one, because of the story behind. Thats why I posted it.
And all those who hate, your just jealust cause someone took a nice photo like this before you had the chance. Haters 😉
You go girl!
You go girl!
i completely disagree with #4, and her other comments on the matter. We don’t give kids too much credit. They are often so much less afraid and less closed-minded than adults. Having 2 little ones at home, i’d know. Mine wouldn’t be afraid of this. i’m sure they’d be extremely curious and ask questions, but to say that kids would be “horrified”…i doubt it.
i completely disagree with #4, and her other comments on the matter. We don’t give kids too much credit. They are often so much less afraid and less closed-minded than adults. Having 2 little ones at home, i’d know. Mine wouldn’t be afraid of this. i’m sure they’d be extremely curious and ask questions, but to say that kids would be “horrified”…i doubt it.
#53- Shannon, I would’ve used the term conservative rather than fundamental. Norway might be a little more conservative when it comes to certain matters, but in no way fundamental. Alcohol and tobacco commercials are not allowed for instance.
#53- Shannon, I would’ve used the term conservative rather than fundamental. Norway might be a little more conservative when it comes to certain matters, but in no way fundamental. Alcohol and tobacco commercials are not allowed for instance.
I’ve done suspensions and flesh pulls in front of many children, and up to about the age of 7/8 they either think it’s really neat, or just don’t care about it one way or the other. I’ve really never seen a young child react negatively to it. Some older kids look confused, but a big part of me thinks that is because by that age they start to take on the same prejudices as their parents/society.
I’ve done suspensions and flesh pulls in front of many children, and up to about the age of 7/8 they either think it’s really neat, or just don’t care about it one way or the other. I’ve really never seen a young child react negatively to it. Some older kids look confused, but a big part of me thinks that is because by that age they start to take on the same prejudices as their parents/society.
Kids are open minded and you certainly do have to give them credit for being more accepting than adults. If it were a playground soley full of children then this might be a bit different. Parents can influence children’s opinions a lot. It has been said that mother is God in the eyes of a child.
Kids are open minded and you certainly do have to give them credit for being more accepting than adults. If it were a playground soley full of children then this might be a bit different. Parents can influence children’s opinions a lot. It has been said that mother is God in the eyes of a child.
This is the funniest thing ever! And those people who were bbq-ing just behind us! Im still having lauging about that! good times!
This is the funniest thing ever! And those people who were bbq-ing just behind us! Im still having lauging about that! good times!
That’s cute.
I did a suspension in the woods and we just had someone tell people with children not to come by… we let a group of asian tourists wander by.. they chattered in another language and asked a few questions in english, they seemed shocked and amused. They asked “is that your skin?” and I giggled and said yes.
I’d prefer my suspensions to be child free, please.
That’s cute.
I did a suspension in the woods and we just had someone tell people with children not to come by… we let a group of asian tourists wander by.. they chattered in another language and asked a few questions in english, they seemed shocked and amused. They asked “is that your skin?” and I giggled and said yes.
I’d prefer my suspensions to be child free, please.
I think this picture is awesome.
“I think kids need to be informed of all the possibilities in life.”
That’s really the heart of the matter. How much can we tell children? Where does keeping information turn into over protection? The line can’t be clearly drawn, but I think that we should always be honest with children. If they are curious about something, they should be informed about everything relevant (meaning the good and the bad)…
Scandinavia rules. I’m from Finland and happy/proud about it :>
I think this picture is awesome.
“I think kids need to be informed of all the possibilities in life.”
That’s really the heart of the matter. How much can we tell children? Where does keeping information turn into over protection? The line can’t be clearly drawn, but I think that we should always be honest with children. If they are curious about something, they should be informed about everything relevant (meaning the good and the bad)…
Scandinavia rules. I’m from Finland and happy/proud about it :>
Some kids can’t go to their local park because of gangs and drug addicts. Some kids see people shooting up heroin on the corner on their way to school every day. I think I’d rather my child be exposed to suspensions than gang violence and drug addicts. The photo is beautiful. People need to start worrying about the real negatives that children are being faced with. Climb down off the high horse and join us in reality where kids have to face things like getting shot in the park by a stray bullet or picking up a dirty needle. I’m not just talking about inner cities either because I live in a very small, very clean, very nice city where kids have been known to come across dirty needles on playgrounds before. That’s far more alarming than a suspension.
Some kids can’t go to their local park because of gangs and drug addicts. Some kids see people shooting up heroin on the corner on their way to school every day. I think I’d rather my child be exposed to suspensions than gang violence and drug addicts. The photo is beautiful. People need to start worrying about the real negatives that children are being faced with. Climb down off the high horse and join us in reality where kids have to face things like getting shot in the park by a stray bullet or picking up a dirty needle. I’m not just talking about inner cities either because I live in a very small, very clean, very nice city where kids have been known to come across dirty needles on playgrounds before. That’s far more alarming than a suspension.
When I was a kid my neighbor hunted deer and would sometimes hang them gutted from a tree in the back yard. Awful and upsetting. I would rather have seen this scenario. I even knew about suspension from that movie ‘Man Called Horse’. As the mother of a 7 year old I can say I would rather exlpain suspension.
When I was a kid my neighbor hunted deer and would sometimes hang them gutted from a tree in the back yard. Awful and upsetting. I would rather have seen this scenario. I even knew about suspension from that movie ‘Man Called Horse’. As the mother of a 7 year old I can say I would rather exlpain suspension.
ok, first of all, i work at a kindergarden and if its something i see alot of , it is BLOOD…they fall, and crash and scratch all the time, and blood isnt so bad…we all have it in us, and we all bleed…and second, #31 u werent there, u dont know how carefull with the “blood-safety” tobben was (and allways is)…and there is PLENTY of junkie-needles here in oslo thats MUCH more dangerous and irresponsible than this…so just SHUSSSSH ON U!…(silje didnt even bleed when she hang)…and third…the little girl even said “look, the lady is allso swinging, upside down”…so she didnt bother at all, and i dont even think kids realize that u r hangin from hooks…and i really agree that kids see much worse things on tv…fukk, even some of the food-comercials r more harmfull than suspesions…u can accually DIE by eatin some of the crap they sell…(in the long run 😛 )………so i dont think ppl should b so anti suspesions…if they dont like it, then look away;)….and oh, by the way: SILJE U RULE GYRL!!!LOVE YA!!!
ok, first of all, i work at a kindergarden and if its something i see alot of , it is BLOOD…they fall, and crash and scratch all the time, and blood isnt so bad…we all have it in us, and we all bleed…and second, #31 u werent there, u dont know how carefull with the “blood-safety” tobben was (and allways is)…and there is PLENTY of junkie-needles here in oslo thats MUCH more dangerous and irresponsible than this…so just SHUSSSSH ON U!…(silje didnt even bleed when she hang)…and third…the little girl even said “look, the lady is allso swinging, upside down”…so she didnt bother at all, and i dont even think kids realize that u r hangin from hooks…and i really agree that kids see much worse things on tv…fukk, even some of the food-comercials r more harmfull than suspesions…u can accually DIE by eatin some of the crap they sell…(in the long run 😛 )………so i dont think ppl should b so anti suspesions…if they dont like it, then look away;)….and oh, by the way: SILJE U RULE GYRL!!!LOVE YA!!!
sorry about the wrong spelled words….and correction: not anti suspensions, but anti PUBLIC suspensions…:P…over and out xxx
sorry about the wrong spelled words….and correction: not anti suspensions, but anti PUBLIC suspensions…:P…over and out xxx
Let me clear up this a little…
First of all the park we used is really close to my home and from walking my dogs there for years i expected it to be more or less empty. That was the reason we picked that spot. We could easily have picked a spot which would expose our activeties far more if that was what we wanted..
The park is normaly used by dog owners and i have hardly ever seen children play there.. Its not an act in “infiltrating” the childrens world by suspending right in front of their faces that some people seem to think of this..
We got there about 12:00 on a sunday and find some grown-ups playing some games and BBQing not far away from where we wanted to suspend (You can see them on the table far behind in the picture)
We started piercing carfully with plastic covering on ground and where she would go up from.
She suspended and was hanging there for about 10 min before the family (closer on the picture) came walking towards us.. their father asked us if it would be okay if they used the swings next to us? And as we said yes the rest of them came closer. They seemed totaly cool with our activeties and their children didnt even seem to understand that Hooks or Blood was even in the picture here.. All they sayed was “look, she is swinging up side down” which was so cute and funny.
Silje got down and and we waited till they had walked away before we continued on taking out hooks etc..
We carfully did her aftercare with ground covered and packed up and left..
So, conserning children. I really belive this in all cases only was a funny “she is hanging upsidedown” experiance and even if they would see or understand the hooks i belive that would only make them a more understanding human beeing..
And from what i read here some of you seem horrified by the idea that the kids actually did see a suspension and Live Real Blood. Come on guys.. What will you do with your kids if you will have to get something done at the doctor or get an i minor accident like falling off your bike in front of them..?
When it comes to hygien. She didnt bleed anything than slightly around the wounds.. and as we unhooked her we covered the wounds directly and skiped usual massaging of air etc…As we were in a park and it was the knees which really dont need much attention. So as far as i can say no contamination was done to anything else then my plastic covering which was transporting home for disposual later at my studio. So as some of you indicate.. there was no blood covering the kids play ground as we left.
And at last i would like to add that this is the 4th time i have done this at that spot and this was the first time there actually was people there. And yeah.. I dont really care if people get a chance to see a suspenion that others enjoy and having fun with. I have done many outdoor suspensions and never had any bad experinces with it.. Carefully done, the park is as much ours to play in as everyone else!
And btw Silje, this is the second suspension picture of you here so grats 😀
Let me clear up this a little…
First of all the park we used is really close to my home and from walking my dogs there for years i expected it to be more or less empty. That was the reason we picked that spot. We could easily have picked a spot which would expose our activeties far more if that was what we wanted..
The park is normaly used by dog owners and i have hardly ever seen children play there.. Its not an act in “infiltrating” the childrens world by suspending right in front of their faces that some people seem to think of this..
We got there about 12:00 on a sunday and find some grown-ups playing some games and BBQing not far away from where we wanted to suspend (You can see them on the table far behind in the picture)
We started piercing carfully with plastic covering on ground and where she would go up from.
She suspended and was hanging there for about 10 min before the family (closer on the picture) came walking towards us.. their father asked us if it would be okay if they used the swings next to us? And as we said yes the rest of them came closer. They seemed totaly cool with our activeties and their children didnt even seem to understand that Hooks or Blood was even in the picture here.. All they sayed was “look, she is swinging up side down” which was so cute and funny.
Silje got down and and we waited till they had walked away before we continued on taking out hooks etc..
We carfully did her aftercare with ground covered and packed up and left..
So, conserning children. I really belive this in all cases only was a funny “she is hanging upsidedown” experiance and even if they would see or understand the hooks i belive that would only make them a more understanding human beeing..
And from what i read here some of you seem horrified by the idea that the kids actually did see a suspension and Live Real Blood. Come on guys.. What will you do with your kids if you will have to get something done at the doctor or get an i minor accident like falling off your bike in front of them..?
When it comes to hygien. She didnt bleed anything than slightly around the wounds.. and as we unhooked her we covered the wounds directly and skiped usual massaging of air etc…As we were in a park and it was the knees which really dont need much attention. So as far as i can say no contamination was done to anything else then my plastic covering which was transporting home for disposual later at my studio. So as some of you indicate.. there was no blood covering the kids play ground as we left.
And at last i would like to add that this is the 4th time i have done this at that spot and this was the first time there actually was people there. And yeah.. I dont really care if people get a chance to see a suspenion that others enjoy and having fun with. I have done many outdoor suspensions and never had any bad experinces with it.. Carefully done, the park is as much ours to play in as everyone else!
And btw Silje, this is the second suspension picture of you here so grats 😀