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 Kirsten Bråten-Berg 

Very nice article on Kirsten Bråten-Berg.  

You observed, ""PS As it seems you're Norwegian (hope I'm correct!) I wonder if you might have a few moments to listen to and write down (or immediately recogniz/se and steer me toward) an approximate translation of a Norwegian folksong?  (It's Heiemo og Nykkjen (""Heiemo and the Water Sprite""...?) sung by Kirsten Bråten-Berg – this link being to the beginnings of an article I had on my PC and have now uploaded!)  If this in any way tricky, worry not; I'm just being opportunistic!""

Much to my chagrin and dismay, I'm only Norwegian by heritage (& half-Norwegian at that). My paternal family left Norway in 1868. I do translate some Norwegian (& German & French & a small bit of Spanish & even a very little Russian) on occassion—more Norwegian than other languages since I'm working on improving my Norwegian. But my ability to read far outstrips my listening comprehension. 

Fortunately I do know several Wiki-Norwegians, and given their general Wiki-behavior, it pleases me greatly to be mistaken for one of them. I’ll ask around for an assist. 

Skål - Williamborg (Bill) 

 Glad such a mistake is so pleasing – and grateful for your contacting ; not only has he responded, but:
 ...David, I have just talket to Kirsten [yes, Kirsten Bråten-Berg!]. She was in Stavanger and busy, but said she would send me the text to Heiemo and the Water Sprite when she gets back tomorrow.
 How's that for a result...!  Ever the opportunist, I've left a few inquiries in response (see #Re Kirsten Bråten-Berg); hopefully none ask too much or are inappropriate. Meanwhile, I also meant to thank you for uploading Image:1668-Map-of-Norway.JPG to the Commons; I'm one of those folk intrigued by maps and am looking forward to spending some more time aomng them in the Commons again. Best wishes,  

Very pleased, but not surprised, that this worked out so well for you. Wikipedians are generally helpful, and Norwegian Wikipedians seem unfailingly helpful… Of course I cheated— has been one of the most helpful in that past so it is no surprise that he was successful for you. Never would have guessed, though, that he'd make contact directly with Kirsten Bråten-Berg, & so quickly. Not what we came to Wikipedia for, but a great fringe benefit! May all your days work so well.  Skål - Williamborg (Bill) 
And congrats on making Admin. Trust you'll still put in some time being a great editor. Williamborg (Bill) 
 Thanks for both; re the latter, adding less content to the encyclopedia was/is one of my concerns as regards becoming an admin – until Kirsten Bråten-Berg, I hadn't made a significant contribution in months. I suppose, though, it has taken time to start those administrative division-related articles (which still await a final burst of concentrated attention in order to move them into the encyclopedia). There's also much unfinished work on the Commons. So, I'm trying to be wary... Yours,  

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David, I have just talket to Kirsten. She was in Stavanger and busy, but said she would send me the text to Heiemo and the Water Sprite when she gets back tomorrow.  

 Hi Frode,
 Thanks for your recent messages, especially the second!
 ...I guess you mean Image:Kirsten Bråten Berg, accompanied Ale Møller - Heiemo og Nykkjen (opening verse).ogg linked via the  template, yes...?  If so, sorry not to be able to help: I'm on a PC, so if I try to download the file I can redirect it to Winamp successfully (and/or save to disk); if I click on the ""play in browser"" link supplied by the template, I'm taken to the (rudimentary) JOrbisPlayer.php page (http://tools.wikimedia.de/~gmaxwell/jorbis/JOrbisPlayer.php) where the file then starts playing – perhaps the problem you're experiencing is because it (appears to) use/s Java...?