Poulsbo continues to celebrate all things Norwegian this weekend as Viking Fest continues. For those who are new to the event or wondering why there are men and women walking around in furs despite weather in the mid-70s, here are a few statements and actions that just might get you through the gauntlet as you attempt to pass yourself off as a local Norwegian:

1) “Has anyone seen my son? He’s got blonde hair, blue eyes and answers to Ole Svenson… Ole! Where (pronounced vere) the heck have you run off to?”

2) “The Trolls Den? That’s in the Sons of Norway (pronounced Nor-vay). Tell ‘em Ole sent you.”

3) “Ya sure, you betcha.” For extra points on this one, put emphasis on the “a” in ya and betcha. Use this statement early and often. If you agree with anything a person has just said, feel free to toss this one in the mix.

4) “If anyone needs me, I’ll be at the Sons of Norway (see above) getting some krumkake (kroom-kaké), lefse (lef-sa) and coffee (coffee) as black as Loki’s (Low-kee’s)wit (vit).”

6) “Ballard? Ballard wishes (pronounced vishes) it was (vas)Poulsbo.”

7) “Lutefisk? (loot-a-fisk) No, thank you, I had three plates of it for breakfast.”

Last but not least, and possibly most important:

8) When driving out of town, don’t use your blinker.