Jun 1, 2013

the end

OK. It's been 6 months since I could no longer upload pictures to Skåning in Norway (part 1) – the original SiN. That's it. No more re-posts from Skåning in Norway part 2 – SiN 2. In the future, please visit SiN 2.

May 31, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: simple and brilliant design

Skåning in Norway 2: simple and brilliant design: Seamless design. Absolutely marvellous.

Skåning in Norway 2: the ents of old fredrikstad

Skåning in Norway 2: the ents of old fredrikstad: "You must understand, young Hobbit, it takes a long time to say anything in Old Entish. And we never say anything unless it is worth t...

Skåning in Norway 2: merry may-mas

Skåning in Norway 2: merry may-mas: Christmas in summer. And we're not even down under. But in Fredrikstad, Norway. What's happening? Has everyone gone insanta?...

Skåning in Norway 2: no time for a swim

Skåning in Norway 2: no time for a swim: Too cold anyway... Again – a place that is usually crowded, but today I was almost alone. I like the behind the scenes-feel...

Skåning in Norway 2: pit stop

Skåning in Norway 2: pit stop: A quick check in at the cottage before moving on. All set for summer.

May 29, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: when everyone's gone

Skåning in Norway 2: when everyone's gone: I 've always had a thing for empty places that are usually crowded. Like the school yard. "Behind the scenes" - is there ...

Skåning in Norway 2: starstruck

Skåning in Norway 2: starstruck: Yianna Katsoulos liked my post on Tumblr. Je suis flatté. Les autres son jaloux.

Skåning in Norway 2: two roads diverge

Skåning in Norway 2: two roads diverge: Once again I have to choose; to water or work. And once again I end up on the road less traveled. To work paradoxically enough.

May 27, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: seymour hoffman delivers the truth

Skåning in Norway 2: seymour hoffman delivers the truth: The Count: You know, a few months ago, I made a terrible mistake. I realized something, and instead of crushing the thought the moment it ...

Skåning in Norway 2: smell the web

Skåning in Norway 2: smell the web: You should be able to activate all senses while surfing. At least on a day like this. An early summer's day after light rain. Lovel...

Skåning in Norway 2: on a winning path

Skåning in Norway 2: on a winning path: The V-tree. V for victory. The road to success is straight ahead.

May 24, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: summer evenings never end

Skåning in Norway 2: summer evenings never end: Evening practice on the artificial turf at Jar School. You can play all night. It doesn't get dark until 11 PM. Oh, those summer n...

Skåning in Norway 2: let's kick the old skull around

Skåning in Norway 2: let's kick the old skull around: Can you spot the football? Looks like a flying skull.

Skåning in Norway 2: newstrash

Skåning in Norway 2: newstrash: Old news. A waste of time.

Skåning in Norway 2: cables in the sky

Skåning in Norway 2: cables in the sky: Polluting the environment with low hanging cables. Drammen, Norway.

Skåning in Norway 2: oh so good

Skåning in Norway 2: oh so good: Peter Osgood. Never saw him play, but love the name. Just like George Best, Bobby Moore, Kevin Keegan, Charlie George, Gordon Banks, Ia...

Skåning in Norway 2: always something to complain about

Skåning in Norway 2: always something to complain about: Sun is shining. Again. Finally. But now the green leaves are covering my fjrod view. Autumn where are you? Just kidding.

May 23, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: rolling in the underground

Skåning in Norway 2: rolling in the underground: I'm still editing pictures from the weekend in London because it's still raining. Kristoffer's got a new set of wheels.

Skåning in Norway 2: jesper and the genius

Skåning in Norway 2: jesper and the genius: I'm editing pictures from the weekend in London while it's raining. The kids enjoyed Madame Tussaud's.

Skåning in Norway 2: remember remember a sunny day

Skåning in Norway 2: remember remember a sunny day: It's still raining. And I still have a headache. Will it never stop? Last week the sun shone on the Temple of telecom: The good o...

May 20, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: a new battleground

Skåning in Norway 2: a new battleground: Speaker's corner in the age of social media: The arguments are now being shared, liked and followed.

Skåning in Norway 2: the london beach

Skåning in Norway 2: the london beach: Next time. Forgot to bring our swimwear and inflatable bulldogs.

Skåning in Norway 2: view from the apartment

Skåning in Norway 2: view from the apartment: Funny looking building. Lots of building-activity in this part of London.

Skåning in Norway 2: worshiping the goat

Skåning in Norway 2: worshiping the goat: God or the other guy? Spitafields, London.

Skåning in Norway 2: does it exist?

Skåning in Norway 2: does it exist?: British food? Yes. But great?

Skåning in Norway 2: a rainbow of giraffes

Skåning in Norway 2: a rainbow of giraffes: Back from London. A stretch of giraffes: A tower of giraffes.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog italian beer

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog italian beer: Birra Moretti. Ciao!

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog a blue world

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog a blue world: Jesper is in heaven.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog it's still there

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog it's still there: My favourite place in London.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog spider style

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog spider style: Jesper and the Amazing Spider-Man.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog in the footsteps of hugh grant

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog in the footsteps of hugh grant: Looking for Anna.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looks looks looks

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looks looks looks: Looking good.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog we remember kirsty

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog we remember kirsty: A rainy day in Soho.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog dressed for national day

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog dressed for national day: OSL airport.

May 11, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: let's play house again

Skåning in Norway 2: let's play house again: Another Tetris House: For beginners.

Skåning in Norway 2: the newspaper came late this morning...again

Skåning in Norway 2: the newspaper came late this morning...again: 8.35 AM. Call me old fashioned but I enjoy the feeling of freshly printed paper early in the morning, especially on Saturday and Sunday...

Skåning in Norway 2: the newspaper came late this morning...again

Skåning in Norway 2: the newspaper came late this morning...again: 8.35 AM. Call me old fashioned but I enjoy the feeling of freshly printed paper early in the morning, especially on Saturday and Sunday...

Skåning in Norway 2: darth vader vs. iron man

Skåning in Norway 2: darth vader vs. iron man: Overheard in the shopping mall – two kids arguing: My father is stronger than yours! I am your father.

Skåning in Norway 2: king iron man

Skåning in Norway 2: king iron man: Where did the crown come from? As if he wasn't already dressed for success. Well, the ego grows bigger by the day.

Apr 28, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: watching the game

Skåning in Norway 2: watching the game: Watching my shoes.   And the sky. And the game. Windy evening. Chilly Sunday.

Skåning in Norway 2: 1645

Skåning in Norway 2: 1645: The European Championship: Protestants vs. Catholics. The Thirty Year's War is coming to end.

Skåning in Norway 2: football 24/7/365

Skåning in Norway 2: football 24/7/365: Dropping off Kristoffer at the football pitch (behind the dog toilet: "Use a plactic bag!"). After the games yesterday comes ...

Apr 15, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: avalon in the mist

Skåning in Norway 2: avalon in the mist: An island in the midst of an iceclad lake, hidden behind thick layers of mist. Sognsvann in April.

Skåning in Norway 2: misty late winter/early spring

Skåning in Norway 2: misty late winter/early spring: A world in grey and white. Sognsvann in April.

Skåning in Norway 2: carry, drag and run

Skåning in Norway 2: carry, drag and run: People working out in Oslo. Sognsvann in April.

Skåning in Norway 2: extra practice in the mist

Skåning in Norway 2: extra practice in the mist: 6 2002-boys running around with footballs. 2000 touches today.

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car that had been demolished ...

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car that had been demolished ...: After many months buried under snow, the car is now gone (after all the windows had been smashed). Was it toed a way, or did the owner ...

Skåning in Norway 2: can you spot the connection?

Skåning in Norway 2: can you spot the connection?: 69 = 44. Do you know why?

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car demolished

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car demolished: A new chapter in the neverending story about the abandoned Polish car. Someone's been smashing windows. What happens next?

Mar 31, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: driving home

Skåning in Norway 2: driving home: Somewhere in the east of Norway. Close to Sweden. Crossing the countryside.

Skåning in Norway 2: inside the cabin

Skåning in Norway 2: inside the cabin: No TV, no Playstation, no running water. Etc. Back to the roots.

Skåning in Norway 2: the cabin (in the woods)

Skåning in Norway 2: the cabin (in the woods): Just 2 days this time. Living the primitive life.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog cabin kitchen window

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog cabin kitchen window: A sunnny Sunday afternoon.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog grab that beer

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog grab that beer: Shadowplay: Looking for gold in the snow.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looking at trees

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looking at trees: Rising tall against the clear blue sky.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog at the cabin

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog at the cabin: Can almost not see the sun for all the trees.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog cross country right outside the cabin windo...

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog cross country right outside the cabin windo...: Saturday at noon in Trysil.

Mar 26, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog sunset in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog sunset in gothenburg: Two cranes in the sunset.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog window shopping in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog window shopping in gothenburg: Colourful windows.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog strolling in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog strolling in gothenburg: Men sitting on poles.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog things you see in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog things you see in gothenburg: Dig that car.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looking up in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog looking up in gothenburg: Jeans on a wire.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog another one from gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog another one from gothenburg: Trams against the sun.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog in gothenburg

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog in gothenburg: Behind the statue.

Mar 16, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: the keeper in game 2

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: the keeper in game 2: Kristoffer is the last man standing. Great game. 1-1 after numerous of great saves.

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: bandy

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: bandy: After bandy comes football. The 2002-gang plays 2001-teams.

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: 3 straight victories

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: 3 straight victories: Stabæk 2002 celebrates after 3 wins today against 2001-teams. 3 1 0 0 12-5 9

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: 7.20 AM. Football tournament at Lillestrøm. Man, that's too early...

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update

Skåning in Norway 2: saturday sports update: 7.20 AM. Football tournament at Lillestrøm. Man, that's too early...

Mar 9, 2013

Mar 8, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: home again in sunshine

Skåning in Norway 2: home again in sunshine: Up the semi-icy road and to the right. A fine day to come home.

Skåning in Norway 2: there's always a train

Skåning in Norway 2: there's always a train: Took the train back from the city this afternoon. So I bought a ticket. Or at least that's what I thought. Apparently it's no longer...

Skåning in Norway 2: macmeeting

Skåning in Norway 2: macmeeting: Another meeting room. One apple and lots of bad fruit.

Skåning in Norway 2: cool magnolia picture

Skåning in Norway 2: cool magnolia picture: On the wall at Hotel Jeløy Radio. By a photographer from the Netherlands (I think).

Skåning in Norway 2: a vase in a window

Skåning in Norway 2: a vase in a window: Almost like a painting. The Oslo Fjord in the background.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog chocolate and ice

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog chocolate and ice: Home made vanilla.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog jeløy radio

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog jeløy radio: Sunset at the hotel.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog art installation with a pipe

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog art installation with a pipe: Colourful and smoking hot.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog leaving Oslo

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog leaving Oslo: Skyline?

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog headed for moss

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog headed for moss: The train will take me south.

Mar 1, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: hibernating hurdle with snow pit

Skåning in Norway 2: hibernating hurdle with snow pit: No track. No water. No 3000 metres… Nadderud Stadion/Stadium the first day of spring.

Skåning in Norway 2: the old artificial turf

Skåning in Norway 2: the old artificial turf: Football is an all year around activity. But it feels better when the snow is melting. Soon the real, organic grass will reappear.

Skåning in Norway 2: afternoon sun descending on the temple

Skåning in Norway 2: afternoon sun descending on the temple: The Temple of telecom. 1st day of spring 2013. March 1.

Skåning in Norway 2: morning at the railway station

Skåning in Norway 2: morning at the railway station: Lysaker station. There's always another train. And another town.

Skåning in Norway 2: walking in water

Skåning in Norway 2: walking in water: A man on stilts. In icy water. Cool statue.

Skåning in Norway 2: keep the door closed!

Skåning in Norway 2: keep the door closed!: Writing is easy: Reading is hard: Whatever.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog evening in oslo

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog evening in oslo: Getting of the tram.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog going to oslo

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog going to oslo: Taking the tram in to Oslo.

Feb 25, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: do you remember the abandoned polish car?

Skåning in Norway 2: do you remember the abandoned polish car?: After many months it's finally beginning to emerge from the beneath the snow. Registration number: 79 34 NC What will happen n...

Skåning in Norway 2: the triple barred cross

Skåning in Norway 2: the triple barred cross: On my way home. I lift up my eyes. A papal cross in the neighbourhood. Holy trinity, Batman!

Skåning in Norway 2: crossing the pond and live to tell

Skåning in Norway 2: crossing the pond and live to tell: Someone dared to ski across the small pond. Luckily the ice didn't break. In a couple of more days with degrees above zero I'm ...

Skåning in Norway 2: the now is so bright

Skåning in Norway 2: the now is so bright: Today i just had to wear my Ray Bans. The Oslo Fjord, late February.

Skåning in Norway 2: starting the day at the home office

Skåning in Norway 2: starting the day at the home office: Apple and sunshine! Could have been a lot worse :)

Feb 20, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: yellow cross on blue

Skåning in Norway 2: yellow cross on blue: The Swedish flag (mini-version). Not to annoy the neighbours (the Nordic World Ski Championships hasn't started yet). But because it's ...

Skåning in Norway 2: the oslo fjord

Skåning in Norway 2: the oslo fjord: It's not the most famous or picturesque of the many Norwegian fjords, but it's mine. My fair fjord.

Skåning in Norway 2: winter shortcut

Skåning in Norway 2: winter shortcut: Through the snow. I follow the people who led the way.

Skåning in Norway 2: the afternoon sun

Skåning in Norway 2: the afternoon sun: The Temple of telecom on a bright winter's day. Nice lines.

Skåning in Norway 2: gate in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: gate in winter: So many things to see and reflexions to make. Why this entrance? Just for pedestrians and people on bikes? Don't think so. What was her...

Skåning in Norway 2: today is my birthday

Skåning in Norway 2: today is my birthday: Gifts and baloons. A Gangnam Style tootbrush. My life is complete.

Feb 18, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: sweden at the horizon

Skåning in Norway 2: sweden at the horizon: Yesterday after the last run down the slopes. Standing in Trysil facing east.

Skåning in Norway 2: car in disguise

Skåning in Norway 2: car in disguise: Drive as fast as you can. The photo camera box will catch you, but it won't catch the number on your plate. It works in theory.

Skåning in Norway 2: through the cabin window

Skåning in Norway 2: through the cabin window: Early morning out in the woods. A blue day.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog inside the cabin

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog inside the cabin: Norwegian wood.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog alpine star

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog alpine star: Kristoffer is resting in between runs.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog afternoon in trysil

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog afternoon in trysil: Minus 3 or 4 and no wind.

Skåning in Norway 2: monolog after ski

Skåning in Norway 2: monolog after ski: Tired after another long slope day.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog the little winter cabin in the woods

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog the little winter cabin in the woods: Because you were home.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog slope style

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog slope style: Kristoffer in Trysil today.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog retro ski gloves

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog retro ski gloves: Trysil today with my vintage Kneissl ski gloves.

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog small kids in snow

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog small kids in snow: Your brother's helper. Trysil today.

Feb 13, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: in beween pick ups and houses

Skåning in Norway 2: in beween pick ups and houses: Waiting for one of Jesper's team-mates this evening. Enjoy the silence, soon the car will be filled with 5 13-year old boys.

Skåning in Norway 2: i drove all night

Skåning in Norway 2: i drove all night: Back and forth: 16.20 drive K to bandy practice, 16.40 drive back home, 17.25 drive J & Co to football practice, 17.50 drive to collect K af...

Skåning in Norway 2: ice chase

Skåning in Norway 2: ice chase: Kristoffer (in red) is training with the 2001-boys. Great practice before the school tournament for 7th graders tomorrow. The Jar Schoo...

Skåning in Norway 2: construction

Skåning in Norway 2: construction: The Temple of telecom from the inside. Steel and glass.

Skåning in Norway 2: 30 something again

Skåning in Norway 2: 30 something again: No even numbers. Nothing odd with that.

Skåning in Norway 2: another one of those tree-in-winter-pictures

Skåning in Norway 2: another one of those tree-in-winter-pictures: And don't forget the Oslo Fjord in the background. Did I mention that it's still cold? And that the days all seem the same? Groundhog D...

Feb 5, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: snow dunk

Skåning in Norway 2: snow dunk: Anyone for basketball? It's never been easier to dunk. Thank you snow shovelers.

Skåning in Norway 2: the missing piece

Skåning in Norway 2: the missing piece: Kristoffer forgot one of his gloves today. So I had to go back and fetch it. Got back while they were still warming up. Thank God ...

Skåning in Norway 2: there's beauty and there's hope in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: there's beauty and there's hope in winter: Like a symbolistic oil painting. My favourite genre. A lonely light in the midst of winter.

Skåning in Norway 2: trend 2013: mobility

Skåning in Norway 2: trend 2013: mobility: Some people in this world drive, others run. I walk.

Skåning in Norway 2: the quiet fjord

Skåning in Norway 2: the quiet fjord: The Oslo Fjord, Tuesday afternoon. Two ferry boats carrying people across ice cold water.

Skåning in Norway 2: winter tree

Skåning in Norway 2: winter tree: A tree behind a wall. Looks like it wants to break free. Through the wall. Away from winter.

Feb 4, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: another groundhog day completed

Skåning in Norway 2: another groundhog day completed: Before bandy: After bandy: Monday Monday. Can trust that day. Same routine every week.

Skåning in Norway 2: on the road just before and after sunset

Skåning in Norway 2: on the road just before and after sunset: Driving around in winter. On my way to bandy practice with Kristoffer: On my way to pick him up after practice: Short scenic dri...

Skåning in Norway 2: and then it was time to go home

Skåning in Norway 2: and then it was time to go home: It had been snowing all day. Walking through fresh, wet, thick and heavy snow. Good excercise, I guess.

Skåning in Norway 2: once upon a midnight dreary

Skåning in Norway 2: once upon a midnight dreary: Well, I'm not a big fan... but when I first started watching what the Americans call football it was hard not to be impressed by the great n...

Skåning in Norway 2: snow, mist and monday

Skåning in Norway 2: snow, mist and monday: Time to sum up a hectic day. The Temple of telecom, Monday morning: Magnificant and melancholic.

Feb 2, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: a famous hill

Skåning in Norway 2: a famous hill: Saturday driving in the neigbourhood. Can you spot the no. 1 tourist trap in Oslo?  There it is – a ski jumping hill on top of a hill...