Skåning in Norway: February 2013

Feb 28, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: a green tree in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: a green tree in winter: Well, it's green all year around. But still. Spring's coming!

Skåning in Norway 2: the little man at lunch

Skåning in Norway 2: the little man at lunch: Welcome. Remember to cleanse your hands, ye sinners. Or just grab a tray and something to eat. Whatever.

Feb 27, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: foggy evening

Skåning in Norway 2: foggy evening: Foggy is good, isn't it? Means it's getting warmer, or am I wrong?

Skåning in Norway 2: waiting for its master

Skåning in Norway 2: waiting for its master: A husky (?) outside the grocery store. Or is it a wolf in the city?

Skåning in Norway 2: the slope

Skåning in Norway 2: the slope: Kolsås, Wednesday evening. Where's everyone?

Skåning in Norway 2: the fjord this afternoon

Skåning in Norway 2: the fjord this afternoon: Sunshine and mist. And snow. Of course.

Skåning in Norway 2: i keep a close watch on these kids of mine

Skåning in Norway 2: i keep a close watch on these kids of mine: The first graders walk in line, guarded/guided by parents. Things you see from the home office.

Feb 26, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: the good shoes

Skåning in Norway 2: the good shoes: Shoes for a good artifical turf pitch: Shoes for a bad artifical turf pitch: Only the best is good enough. Stabæk and Adidas is a ...

Skåning in Norway 2: the old landing strip

Skåning in Norway 2: the old landing strip: Now: The Temple of telecom. Before: FBU Airport (closed down in '98).

Skåning in Norway 2: the pavement's so slippery i gotta wear skates

Skåning in Norway 2: the pavement's so slippery i gotta wear skates: Walking to work is risky business. Icy ground and blinded by the light.

Skåning in Norway 2: the morning this morning

Skåning in Norway 2: the morning this morning: Out to get the newspaper. Wake up world! It's gonna be another sunny winter's day.

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 24, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: out driving again

Skåning in Norway 2: out driving again: Road in late winter. Jar/Stabæk. 4.50 PM. It's getting brighter and brighter.

Skåning in Norway 2: drible the shadow

Skåning in Norway 2: drible the shadow: Football practice on the artificial turf at Nadderud. A green day.

Skåning in Norway 2: wall of snow and artificial grass

Skåning in Norway 2: wall of snow and artificial grass: It's beginning to look like spring. Late February, Nadderud.

Skåning in Norway 2: welcome to a sunny day

Skåning in Norway 2: welcome to a sunny day: Plus 2 degrees. Birds are singing. March is just around the corner. A happy day!

Feb 23, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: the birdsong is back

Skåning in Norway 2: the birdsong is back: You can't see them, but I heard them. The birds sing again. Spring's coming.

Skåning in Norway 2: crossing a border

Skåning in Norway 2: crossing a border: From Norway to Sweden. 2,5 hours later we went back.

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter 3

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter 3: The guest house: And the shed: In 3-4 months the kids will be playing football on the grass (where it's snow right now).

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter 2

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter 2: There it is. By the way – it was very cold inside.

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter

Skåning in Norway 2: summer cabin in winter: A short visit to the summer cabin. Where is it? Is it hiding in the snow?

Feb 22, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: rubber ducks

Skåning in Norway 2: rubber ducks: Same family. Different shapes and sizes. Which one's the original?

Skåning in Norway 2: a red plastic guitar

Skåning in Norway 2: a red plastic guitar: Perfect for bathroom concerts. We wet wet.

Skåning in Norway 2: get your passport while you book your next vacatio...

Skåning in Norway 2: get your passport while you book your next vacatio...: A new business model for the police: A combined passport- and booking-service. Or has it something to do with booking criminals (expect...

Skåning in Norway 2: call the police

Skåning in Norway 2: call the police: Early trip to the police office. Nothing serious, Just to fget a new passport for K.

Feb 21, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: my father is stronger than yours – he's iron man

Skåning in Norway 2: my father is stronger than yours – he's iron man: Batboy, I am your father. And yours too, Batgirl. I'm so proud of you both, mini-irons. Go kick some asss.

Skåning in Norway 2: a wall of roses

Skåning in Norway 2: a wall of roses: Valentine's Day was ages ago. But the decoration is still there. One week – an eternity. Roses won't change a thing.

Skåning in Norway 2: a quick rest before leaving

Skåning in Norway 2: a quick rest before leaving: She had left her cup on the table. Who is she?

Skåning in Norway 2: a magic place

Skåning in Norway 2: a magic place: Snow and sun. Makes you happy. And results in beautiful pictures.

Skåning in Norway 2: morning fire

Skåning in Norway 2: morning fire: Went out to fetch the morning paper. Cool sky. Hello Thursday.

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 19, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: my street

Skåning in Norway 2: my street: King Winter is still in control. But for how long? Spring is coming.

Skåning in Norway 2: the sun

Skåning in Norway 2: the sun: I'm on my way. And soon it's March. Spring is coming.

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car is still there

Skåning in Norway 2: the abandoned polish car is still there: Looks like it's trying to hide in the snow. Maybe there's someone inside?

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 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 16, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog test

Skåning in Norway 2: moblog test: The olive tree doesn't look happy.

Skåning in Norway 2: a cat crosses its tracks

Skåning in Norway 2: a cat crosses its tracks: Once upon a feline winter's night. Cat crossing.

Feb 15, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: signs of the old gods

Skåning in Norway 2: signs of the old gods: Odin's Sleipnir and Thor's Mjölnir. If you want it to be.

Skåning in Norway 2: half an angel in the temple

Skåning in Norway 2: half an angel in the temple: The Temple of Telecom from the outside. " Half an Angel" by Maria Miesenberger.

Skåning in Norway 2: atrium

Skåning in Norway 2: atrium: Inside the Temple of telecom. Friday at noon.

Feb 14, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: fav valentine picture this year

Skåning in Norway 2: fav valentine picture this year: The Google-fox: That's called insight...

Skåning in Norway 2: meanwhile on linkedin

Skåning in Norway 2: meanwhile on linkedin: Entertainment sounds fun. Who's someone?

Skåning in Norway 2: brothers on ice

Skåning in Norway 2: brothers on ice: Kristoffer and Jesper on the same team. Tough day: 4 1 0 3 8-18 3

Skåning in Norway 2: the keeper of jar

Skåning in Norway 2: the keeper of jar: Jesper's comeback on ice, representing Jar School: Tough job today; we lost 3 and won 1.

Skåning in Norway 2: just before a presentation

Skåning in Norway 2: just before a presentation: I'm the first one here. Security councilish.

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 12, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: sharp as a knife

Skåning in Norway 2: sharp as a knife: Finally managed to get both Jesper's and Kristoffer's skates sharpened. Now they're in perfect shape for the school tournament on Thurs...

Skåning in Norway 2: a gigantic finger print

Skåning in Norway 2: a gigantic finger print: At lunch today, part 2. A giant has touched the glass. I bet she was hungry.

Skåning in Norway 2: a mini waiter and hand antiseptic

Skåning in Norway 2: a mini waiter and hand antiseptic: At lunch earlier today. An everyday observation.

Skåning in Norway 2: path to freedom

Skåning in Norway 2: path to freedom: Almost took this path this morning. But of course I didn't. Mainly because it's too cold to go exploring.

Feb 11, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: an apple a day, dart 2

Skåning in Norway 2: an apple a day, dart 2: I spy with my little i: A party of pods, a lone phone... ..,and wan pad lost in a galaxy far far away.

Skåning in Norway 2: an apple a day

Skåning in Norway 2: an apple a day: I spy with my little i: An apple party of pods and a lone phone. But where's the pod of pads?

Skåning in Norway 2: the red devil is back

Skåning in Norway 2: the red devil is back: Kristoffer is back on the ice. The knee feels much better. But the skates needs to be sharpened. There's always something... ...

Skåning in Norway 2: a gathering of goals

Skåning in Norway 2: a gathering of goals: A nest of nets. A midst of winter.

Skåning in Norway 2: 30 something

Skåning in Norway 2: 30 something: You are the speed you drive at. "I can't drive 55" – Sammy Hagar, born 1947.

Feb 10, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: wounded knee

Skåning in Norway 2: wounded knee: Kristoffer couldn't play the bandy match today because of the knee injury yesterday. But we had to come and watch. All for one! (We won...

Skåning in Norway 2: art class

Skåning in Norway 2: art class: Playful pictures on the wall. Jar public school.

Skåning in Norway 2: hanging on to the hoop

Skåning in Norway 2: hanging on to the hoop: It's not exactly the perfect season for basketball. But it's never been easier to dunk.

Skåning in Norway 2: the safety stance

Skåning in Norway 2: the safety stance: Man with hat. Looks like he's in a hurry.

Feb 9, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: first triumph and then a bad day

Skåning in Norway 2: first triumph and then a bad day: Stabæk 2002 won the first three matches today; 3-1, 4-1, 3-0. Then Kristoffer got hurt just in the beginning of the fourth and couldn't play...

Skåning in Norway 2: football shop

Skåning in Norway 2: football shop: Christmas all year 'round. Can never get enough jerseys.

Skåning in Norway 2: good morning winter sun

Skåning in Norway 2: good morning winter sun: Earlier today. And the we went shopping and later to an indoor football tournament.

Feb 8, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: snow shovelling break

Skåning in Norway 2: snow shovelling break: No new snow today. We already have more than enough.

Skåning in Norway 2: do you remember the future?

Skåning in Norway 2: do you remember the future?: This is what it looks like from the outside: The future is transparent.

Skåning in Norway 2: friday fjord view

Skåning in Norway 2: friday fjord view: Peaceful and calm. Perfect match of colurs.

Feb 7, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: an iphone moment

Skåning in Norway 2: an iphone moment: All of a sudden winter turned brown. Or is it just my iPhone?

Skåning in Norway 2: beware the black exclamation mark

Skåning in Norway 2: beware the black exclamation mark: Someone's been messing with the top of the triangle. The nerve. Anleggstrafikk = Construction traffic.

Skåning in Norway 2: mr. muscle

Skåning in Norway 2: mr. muscle: That's me – without all the superficial stuff. The bare truth.

Feb 6, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: a minor car accident

Skåning in Norway 2: a minor car accident: Two younger women and an old man. One of the ladies is calling someone on her mobile. What has happened? Who has been drivi...

Skåning in Norway 2: snow patterns

Skåning in Norway 2: snow patterns: On a wall I pass every day. A natural design.

Skåning in Norway 2: the sami national day

Skåning in Norway 2: the sami national day: Today is the Sami National Day. Lihkku Sámi álbmotbeivviin! Cool flag (the Sami flag is the one in the middle).

Skåning in Norway 2: action by night

Skåning in Norway 2: action by night: Last night around midnight. A man and his dog. Quiet neighbourhood.

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 3, 2013

Skåning in Norway 2: it's not just super bowl today

Skåning in Norway 2: it's not just super bowl today: Stabæk Boys 2002 in blue with Kristoffer in red (almost as usual): We (well...the boys) won 15-7.

Skåning in Norway 2: what's your number?

Skåning in Norway 2: what's your number?: Behind every number there's a person. Kids being debriefed after a handball match today.

Skåning in Norway 2: bandy of the day

Skåning in Norway 2: bandy of the day: In between games, Henrik and Kristoffer: After thre wins (5-1, 7-3 and 2-1): Another great day for Stabæk 2002.

Skåning in Norway 2: good morning on the 7th day

Skåning in Norway 2: good morning on the 7th day: Up early today, First bandy match at 9. Something fundamental and ancient about the sunrise. Fiat lux.