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

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

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

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 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 21, 2013

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...