Skåning in Norway 2: the classic and the fururistic

Skåning in Norway 2: the classic and the fururistic: Telephone booth (try to explain that to your kids....) and egg chairs. Both great examples of 20th century design.

Skåning in Norway 2: more cool chairs at work

Skåning in Norway 2: more cool chairs at work: The people who are resposible for purchasing chairs do a great job. These ones look funny (reminds of the letter "e" upside down or somethin...

Skåning in Norway 2: the future of the past

Skåning in Norway 2: the future of the past: This room is called "the Future". Hmm... I get a Star Trekish-Solarisish (Tarkovskij not Clooney) feeling. This future is more 60's/70's tha...

Skåning in Norway 2: inside the temple

Skåning in Norway 2: inside the temple: The Temple of telecom is covered with glass. Panorama view all over the place. Splendid solution on a sunny day. Just like today.

Skåning in Norway 2: have a seat

Skåning in Norway 2: have a seat: No one will sit here today. Too wet. Too cold.

Skåning in Norway 2: ligne claire

Skåning in Norway 2: ligne claire: Inside the Temple of telecom looking out. Clear lignes.

Skåning in Norway 2: traffic jam

Skåning in Norway 2: traffic jam: It gets no worse than this on my way home. Walk don't drive.

Skåning in Norway 2: great choice of floor tile colour

Skåning in Norway 2: great choice of floor tile colour: Where would you hide a tree? In a forest, of course. It's there but you can't see it. Yellow floor. Say no more.

Skåning in Norway 2: love the lion

Skåning in Norway 2: love the lion: Dreaming in the morning. The tabloid wants me to go to Africa. "Travel: An African adventure". Wimoweh!

Skåning in Norway 2: the man in front of me

Skåning in Norway 2: the man in front of me: After a 3,3 km walk I'm almost there. A mysterious man slows me down. Stairs to heaven. Back at the Temple of telecom.

Skåning in Norway 2: preparing the ice

Skåning in Norway 2: preparing the ice: Waiting for fresh ice. But most of all waiting for summer.

Skåning in Norway 2: abandoned polish car

Skåning in Norway 2: abandoned polish car: Is anyone missing a car with Polish license plates? This car has been standing here for 2 months (or more). Is it hibernating?

Skåning in Norway 2: watch out: it is happening again

Skåning in Norway 2: watch out: it is happening again: Don't get stuck. Reinvent yourself.

Skåning in Norway 2: blue movements

Skåning in Norway 2: blue movements: People in blue exercising in the snow. Tuesday afternoon blues.

Skåning in Norway 2: dreaming in a meeting

Skåning in Norway 2: dreaming in a meeting: In a meeting. Turned around and looked through the panorama window facing the Olso fjord. The cruise ship to Kiel, Germany, leaving Oslo. ...

Skåning in Norway 2: long table

Skåning in Norway 2: long table: Eat, drink and enjoy. 12 open seats.

Skåning in Norway 2: outside the prison

Skåning in Norway 2: outside the prison: I went to get the bandy skates sharpened. The sharpening-expert lives just outside the gates of Ila Detention and Security Prison . Scary ...

Skåning in Norway 2: a clear blue january evening sky

Skåning in Norway 2: a clear blue january evening sky: Kristoffer is back on the ice again after a weekend with football and handball. Juggling with the ball: A perfect evening for band...

Skåning in Norway 2: br, it's cold

Skåning in Norway 2: br, it's cold: Cars in a garage. I guess they long for summer too.

Skåning in Norway 2: man on the ice

Skåning in Norway 2: man on the ice: Can you spot him? There he is:   Fishing? Taking a bath? Or just out for a stroll?

Skåning in Norway 2: never ever give up

Skåning in Norway 2: never ever give up: Today's handball match wasn't much to write home about... But Henrik scored a great goal at least. Active beats passive.

Skåning in Norway 2: stand and deliver

Skåning in Norway 2: stand and deliver: Ready. Aim. Shoot. Shoot again.

Skåning in Norway 2: stay on these mushy roads

Skåning in Norway 2: stay on these mushy roads: Snow-rain all day. The worst kind of weather.

Skåning in Norway 2: cops in the night

Skåning in Norway 2: cops in the night: Things you see when you're usually fast asleep. A police car just outside our house last night. What's going on? I hope I'll never know....

Skåning in Norway 2: great match saturday afternoon

Skåning in Norway 2: great match saturday afternoon: 2002 boys: Stabæk beat Vålerenga 15-3 (3 x 20 min). First outdoor match this year.

Skåning in Norway 2: life in a northern town

Skåning in Norway 2: life in a northern town: Winter in Oslo.  New snow fell today. Grey and mushy in the city.

Skåning in Norway 2: the freia neon sign

Skåning in Norway 2: the freia neon sign: Freia is a Norwegian chocolate producer. The gigantic neon sign is a landmark in Oslo. And it tells you the time.

Skåning in Norway 2: ibsen and bjørnson

Skåning in Norway 2: ibsen and bjørnson: Giants in the snow. Ibsen and Bjørnson in front of the National Theatre in Oslo: Ibsen turned his back to us: Pompous Bjørnson: ...

Skåning in Norway 2: lord of the jump

Skåning in Norway 2: lord of the jump: We were here two weeks ago when Jesper celebrated his birthday. Back today for Kristoffer's celebration. The return of the king of the d...

Skåning in Norway 2: play & pizza

Skåning in Norway 2: play & pizza: The celebration continues at the local waterworld. Happy birthday!

Skåning in Norway 2: 11 years old today

Skåning in Norway 2: 11 years old today: Happy birthday Kristoffer. First open the presents. Then off to the dentist. (Yes, sometimes worlds collide.)

Skåning in Norway 2: throwing the ball

Skåning in Norway 2: throwing the ball: Handball night. The same routine over and over and over. Throw the ball, shift position, receive the ball, shift position, thr...

Skåning in Norway 2: lunch in a glass house

Skåning in Norway 2: lunch in a glass house: Asian cuisine today. In bright contrast to the Norwegian winter.

Skåning in Norway 2: i'd like to swing in a chair

Skåning in Norway 2: i'd like to swing in a chair: Hanging transparent ball chairs. More designy than comfy, methinks.

Skåning in Norway 2: ice dance with stick

Skåning in Norway 2: ice dance with stick: Today's performance: Kristoffer in red as usual.

Skåning in Norway 2: and i'll sing you a song

Skåning in Norway 2: and i'll sing you a song: Lend me your ear(s). I get by. I get high.

Skåning in Norway 2: no colours added

Skåning in Norway 2: no colours added: A beautiful midweek morning. When time stands still.

Skåning in Norway 2: backwards bandy ballet

Skåning in Norway 2: backwards bandy ballet: The extended version. Yesterday's heroes: Tomorrow is so far away.

Skåning in Norway 2: red knight on (yellow?) ice

Skåning in Norway 2: red knight on (yellow?) ice: Kristoffer and gang are warming up playing "hawk and pigeon". Skate across the ice without getting caught.

Skåning in Norway 2: anyone for a game of "(can you spot the) bridge"?

Skåning in Norway 2: anyone for a game of "(can you spot the) bridge"?: Grey bridge in a grey landscape on a grey Tuesday. The Bridge on the River Lysaker.

Skåning in Norway 2: ferry across the fjord

Skåning in Norway 2: ferry across the fjord: There it it is – right in the middle of the picture. Going from Nesodden to Oslo.

Skåning in Norway 2: waking up with ipod

Skåning in Norway 2: waking up with ipod: Kristoffer spends 20 minutes in bed catching up on the latest news about football transfers. And some gaming. All done before break...

Skåning in Norway 2: sally oops, basket case

Skåning in Norway 2: sally oops, basket case: Powerpoint art. Go Sally go.

Skåning in Norway 2: fast as lightning

Skåning in Norway 2: fast as lightning: The red bandy knight on ice. Kristoffer with ball and stick. Challenging and dribling past opponents.

Skåning in Norway 2: curve in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: curve in winter: Curve coming up. Going up. Well, I'm more concerned about the snow and ice on the sidewalk.

Skåning in Norway 2: morning just broke

Skåning in Norway 2: morning just broke: Every day a little bit brighter. Sun sun here it comes.

Skåning in Norway 2: kids on ice

Skåning in Norway 2: kids on ice: Sunday afternoon bandy practice. Skating at sunset. Evening comes early in winter.

Skåning in Norway 2: sunday streets part 2

Skåning in Norway 2: sunday streets part 2: After lunch, rest and PS 3 it's off to bandy. Driving towards the sun.

Skåning in Norway 2: sunday streets

Skåning in Norway 2: sunday streets: Driving back from football practice. The sun is trying to break through. Jar in January.

Skåning in Norway 2: next nr. 1 at old trafford

Skåning in Norway 2: next nr. 1 at old trafford: Nr. 1 K. Harrison: Glory glory.

Skåning in Norway 2: the comeback kids

Skåning in Norway 2: the comeback kids: Nr. 17 Kristoffer and the rest of the blue gang in a hard match against red and white roughians: Today's result: 12-12 (4-8) after a Lazarus-...

Skåning in Norway 2: when in norway...

Skåning in Norway 2: when in norway...: My new tootbrush with Norwegian lusekofte-pattern. Norwegian tooth culture is clearly more than just a fluoride tablet a day.

Skåning in Norway 2: a calculated mistake?

Skåning in Norway 2: a calculated mistake?: Yesterday morning the paperboy/man/woman didn't deliver DN (Dagens Næringsliv) – a Norwegian tabloid specializing in business reporting. So...

Skåning in Norway 2: the still of winter

Skåning in Norway 2: the still of winter: Still winter. Still cold. Still waiting for summer.

Skåning in Norway 2: relaxing in red

Skåning in Norway 2: relaxing in red: Spent some time here today. Had to get away from my desk and clear my head. A great place to sit and think while listening to music (he...

Skåning in Norway 2: sauron (sort of)

Skåning in Norway 2: sauron (sort of): Morning view at the office. He sees me.

Skåning in Norway 2: tear you apart

Skåning in Norway 2: tear you apart: The Temple of telecom this morning: "Is it unfair to tear someone apart...". Inspired by, or a comment to Hellraiser perhaps? After s...

Skåning in Norway 2: bowling suede shoes

Skåning in Norway 2: bowling suede shoes: Second birtday celebration for Jesper this week. This time with funny shoes and big ebonite balls.

Skåning in Norway 2: and i thought christmas was over

Skåning in Norway 2: and i thought christmas was over: The Christmas 2012 sale continues: But the clothes are all gone in 2013.

Skåning in Norway 2: handball looks like football

Skåning in Norway 2: handball looks like football: Handball practice today. The boys are warming up with football/futsal.

Skåning in Norway 2: a sun in the wall

Skåning in Norway 2: a sun in the wall: A glowing window. Here comes the sun. Not.

Skåning in Norway 2: while we're waiting for the sun

Skåning in Norway 2: while we're waiting for the sun: A light that never goes out. It's a long, cold, lonely winter.

Skåning in Norway 2: end of the day

Skåning in Norway 2: end of the day: Bandy practice. Not that many on the ice this evening. Too cold? Kristoffer in the red jersey.

Skåning in Norway 2: daytime at the temple

Skåning in Norway 2: daytime at the temple: The Temple of telecom. Wednesday at noon. Blue sky and sunshine.

Skåning in Norway 2: winter window view 2

Skåning in Norway 2: winter window view 2: Midday sun. Looks like late afternoon. Winter prevails.

Skåning in Norway 2: winter window view

Skåning in Norway 2: winter window view: Not much of a view. But I'm happy to sit by a window. Instead of staring into a wall or a neck. Now there's always the possibility that...

Skåning in Norway 2: one minute of jumping joy

Skåning in Norway 2: one minute of jumping joy: Kristoffer runs and jumps into the water. Again and again and again. Life is sure wortwhile!

Skåning in Norway 2: birthday celebration

Skåning in Norway 2: birthday celebration: Jesper turned 13 and went to the neigbourhood "waterland". Here he comes. Kristoffer is waiting for him: And here comes Kristoffer: ...

Skåning in Norway 2: v-tree in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: v-tree in winter: Victory or vendetta? Winter prevails.

Skåning in Norway 2: night slowly turns to day

Skåning in Norway 2: night slowly turns to day: Office view at 8.40 AM. Still dark outside. Indoor lights reflecting in the window.

Skåning in Norway 2: football, minus 8 and it's snowing

Skåning in Norway 2: football, minus 8 and it's snowing: Jesper has just finished an ice cold football practice. It's just 5 months to summer.

Skåning in Norway 2: leftovers from christmas

Skåning in Norway 2: leftovers from christmas: Thought I had removed all the Christmas stuff. Somehow I forgot these guys: Lucia, a Starboy and old grumpy Santa eating his porridge. ...

Skåning in Norway 2: antenna trees at the temple

Skåning in Norway 2: antenna trees at the temple: Parking lot at the Temple of telecom. Funny looking trees. Did they cut them to make them look like antennas?

Skåning in Norway 2: home from football

Skåning in Norway 2: home from football: Came out from the sports arena after hours of football and waiting in between matches. Time to go home. Passing a mosque on our way ...

Skåning in Norway 2: two of many goals

Skåning in Norway 2: two of many goals: Stabæk 2 (2002) in the last of today's three matches against 2001-teams: 3 2 1 0 17-3 7 (Kristoffer scored 7 and assisted to some as w...

Skåning in Norway 2: hibernating goal

Skåning in Norway 2: hibernating goal: Or is it just out in the cold? Because someone had other goals this winter. No one's gonna score today.

Skåning in Norway 2: flag day today

Skåning in Norway 2: flag day today: Teenager Jesper. A brand new Chelsea jersey: A great day!

Skåning in Norway 2: the match

Skåning in Norway 2: the match: In between "before" and "after" the match; the actual match. Kristoffer scores twice: We won 12-7!

Skåning in Norway 2: after the match

Skåning in Norway 2: after the match: The parking lot. Time to drive home.

Skåning in Norway 2: before the match

Skåning in Norway 2: before the match: Kristoffer waiting for the match to start. MInus 10 someting outside. A perfect day for indoor activities.

Skåning in Norway 2: where the stop-signs grow

Skåning in Norway 2: where the stop-signs grow: STOP! How many signs can you see? What does the triangle-sign mean? Watch out?

Skåning in Norway 2: it's cold again

Skåning in Norway 2: it's cold again: Good morning Saturday. Minus 10 degrees centigrade/Celsius.

Skåning in Norway 2: hello hijab

Skåning in Norway 2: hello hijab: Make a statement. Turn your back to the world.

Skåning in Norway 2: stare at the turnpike and it stares right back

Skåning in Norway 2: stare at the turnpike and it stares right back: Say hi to Pike.   It's been a long working week...

Skåning in Norway 2: meeting next door to saudi arabia

Skåning in Norway 2: meeting next door to saudi arabia: In a meeting. The Saudi embassy is litteraly just around the corner. Do you see the green flag? Nice fjord view as well. ما شاء الله ...

Skåning in Norway 2: friday facade

Skåning in Norway 2: friday facade: On my way to my meeting. I looked up and saw some cool heads. And white window shutters.

Skåning in Norway 2: the river lysaker

Skåning in Norway 2: the river lysaker: The bridge over: View from the bridge – to the south: View from the bridge – to the north; Bærum municipality on one side,...

Skåning in Norway 2: before the meeting

Skåning in Norway 2: before the meeting: Starting the day at the home office. Soon off to a meeting.

Skåning in Norway 2: playful practice

Skåning in Norway 2: playful practice: The kids playing a sort of basket-handball. Learning the hard way.

Skåning in Norway 2: waiting for panini

Skåning in Norway 2: waiting for panini: Kristoffer in between football and handball practice. In need of something to eat. Pay NOK 49, wait 3 minutes and voilà: A warm panini,...

Skåning in Norway 2: towards the red sky

Skåning in Norway 2: towards the red sky: Just follow those cars. Follow the red lights.

Skåning in Norway 2: of glass and light

Skåning in Norway 2: of glass and light: Let the sunshine in. At work.

Skåning in Norway 2: measuring forces

Skåning in Norway 2: measuring forces: Kristoffer's first practice with 2001.   He's got a red jersey. Can you spot him?

Skåning in Norway 2: what

Skåning in Norway 2: what: Always a relevant question.

Skåning in Norway 2: my lunch

Skåning in Norway 2: my lunch: Today lunch was mostly yellow. And came with a view. Lucky me.

Skåning in Norway 2: the silver angel watchman

Skåning in Norway 2: the silver angel watchman: On the subject of angels. As you may or may not know - this isn't just an extraordinarily large silver man. It's actually an angel. At lea...

Skåning in Norway 2: fan on four legs

Skåning in Norway 2: fan on four legs: Kristoffer with a new friend. Hope his game isn't going to the dogs.

Skåning in Norway 2: kids in the mist

Skåning in Norway 2: kids in the mist: Another evening on ice. Bandy under the floodlights.

Skåning in Norway 2: i want candy

Skåning in Norway 2: i want candy: Giant candy at work. Or is it just art? Have a bite and find out.

Skåning in Norway 2: meeting marathon

Skåning in Norway 2: meeting marathon: Meeting after meeting today. Four meetings from 9 AM to 3 PM. And a quick lunch in between. Footview from meeting number 4. (Yes, I'm s...

Skåning in Norway 2: eve of destruction: the final chapter

Skåning in Norway 2: eve of destruction: the final chapter: Tonight the house went down. A small apocalypse: It will be back.

Skåning in Norway 2: improving football skills

Skåning in Norway 2: improving football skills: Time for football. Again. There's always something to improve.

Skåning in Norway 2: eve of destruction

Skåning in Norway 2: eve of destruction: It's the final countdown for the gingebread house. To be continued...

Skåning in Norway 2: purple evening

Skåning in Norway 2: purple evening: Strange light this evening. By the way; can you detect the ex-Christmas tree? Let me guide you...

Skåning in Norway 2: i am consumed by her

Skåning in Norway 2: i am consumed by her: The Temple of telecom tells the truth. Who is she?

Skåning in Norway 2: purple morning

Skåning in Norway 2: purple morning: Strange light this morning. Let me guide you...

Skåning in Norway 2: early evening activity

Skåning in Norway 2: early evening activity: After resting for 3,5 hours it was time for bandy. Here comes Kristoffer: The match ended 13-6.

Skåning in Norway 2: stripped of all glory

Skåning in Norway 2: stripped of all glory: No more champagne. Christmas is over and out.

Skåning in Norway 2: quick attack

Skåning in Norway 2: quick attack: Handball: Stabæk 2002 – Asker 2002. Kristoffer is on his way to score:   We won 12-2 (5-1).

Skåning in Norway 2: no, not ikea

Skåning in Norway 2: no, not ikea: Not today. Beacuse it's closed on Sundays. And we're going to a handball match.

Skåning in Norway 2: another day of driving

Skåning in Norway 2: another day of driving: Driving home from bandy. Kirkerud alpine skiing venue in the background.

Skåning in Norway 2: a beautiful comeback in the second half

Skåning in Norway 2: a beautiful comeback in the second half: The season continues: Bandy at Hauger. First match after Christmas. Ended 11-11 (2-9). Great match. Nice location.

Skåning in Norway 2: an angel from germany

Skåning in Norway 2: an angel from germany: Removing Christmas. Including this golden metallic angel bought at KaDeWe some years ago. It's back to the boxes, but the snowmen ...

Skåning in Norway 2: once a forest

Skåning in Norway 2: once a forest: Driving on Skogveien – Forest way. Not much of a forest nowadays. Things change.

Skåning in Norway 2: friday and flu

Skåning in Norway 2: friday and flu: Empty at the office. My colleagues are either working from their home offices or lying sick in bed. It's the season of the flu, folks!

Skåning in Norway 2: elevator view

Skåning in Norway 2: elevator view: Took the elevator down at lunch. And the stairs on my way up. Eat first train later.

Skåning in Norway 2: winter whatever

Skåning in Norway 2: winter whatever: Early morning in January. Winter has it's charm. At least on a picture. When you look at it in 6 months. Enough now. Enough snow.

Skåning in Norway 2: last stop today

Skåning in Norway 2: last stop today: Handball pratice started again. I think I prefer indoor sports in January.

Skåning in Norway 2: walking home in the snow and the mist

Skåning in Norway 2: walking home in the snow and the mist: Almost a black and white world. And a light, light blue – almost grey – nuance.

Skåning in Norway 2: bloodbath

Skåning in Norway 2: bloodbath:  A strange message. Apocalypse 2013?   What's happening at the Temple of telecom?

Skåning in Norway 2: once more unto the ground

Skåning in Norway 2: once more unto the ground: Gone yesterday. Here today. The snow is back.

Skåning in Norway 2: back on the ice

Skåning in Norway 2: back on the ice: Nr. 7: Kristoffer. By the way – ice isn't yellow. It just looks that way.

Skåning in Norway 2: trees, a boathouse and a fjord

Skåning in Norway 2: trees, a boathouse and a fjord: View on my way home. In the midst of everything else. Don't stress. Don't look a the watch. Stop and breathe. For a moment or two.

Skåning in Norway 2: temple in the mist

Skåning in Norway 2: temple in the mist: All of a sudden it appears, almost out of nowhere. Like a ship in the mist. A new year. New resolutions. New offerings. I'm back a...

Skåning in Norway 2: welcome to radisson on ice

Skåning in Norway 2: welcome to radisson on ice: Step right down. Trees surrounded by ice. Radisson (Fornebu) in the background.

Skåning in Norway 2: walking to work in the new year

Skåning in Norway 2: walking to work in the new year: January at it's best. Just below zero. And afternoon sun.

Skåning in Norway 2: back to work

Skåning in Norway 2: back to work: Started the new work year at the home office. Now off to the official office.

Skåning in Norway 2: same procedure as last year

Skåning in Norway 2: same procedure as last year: Football practice continues. In bright New Year's sunshine. Dribble explode accelerate shoot.

Skåning in Norway 2: first teen morning

Skåning in Norway 2: first teen morning: 2K turned teenager. A beautiful morning. It's gonna be a good year.

Skåning in Norway 2: a newborn year

Skåning in Norway 2: a newborn year: Just after midnight. Red sky, fireworks and fun.