Trip to Oslo

I was working in Oslo for a week. While there I took the chance to take some photos. There was a big demonstration in the centre of town against the change of employment laws in Oslo. I went for a walk afterwards, past the Royal Palace and up to Vigeland Park, and the famous statues, before Heading back past the statue of Sonja Henie. I also took some photos down at Bjørvika where the new DNB office are, even the bike racks are bikes there!

Night out in Wanstead with Liv and Richard

Siv and I went out in Wanstead with Liv and Richard. After a couple of drinks in The George, we went looking for somewhere to eat....but everywhere seemed very busy! We were lucky enough in the end to get a table in The Cuckfield, and had some very nice food and a few drinks. We then took the 66 bus home where I took this picture.

New Year's Eve at Bernie and Roger's

Bernie and Roger held a New Year's Eve party for a group of us. It was good to catch up with everyone again after Xmas. Lots of laughs and cocktails courtesy of Roger who was in full Tom Cruise Cocktail mode. Ruby of course was hanging around the table in case some food came her way!

Xmas in Norway

We're just back from spending Xmas in Elnesvågen with Siv's Mum and brother. We spent the time relaxing and catching up with friends as well as having good Christmas food. we had quite a lot of snow while we were there, about 40cm (18 inches) in one night alone, which meant a busy morning digging the cars out afterwards. Some photos are below, but all of them are here:

Xmas 2014 Photos

The Blockheads at The Jazz Cafe

A group of us went to The Jazz Cafe to see The Blockheads for an Xmas get together. As usual in Camden at this time of year, it was pretty busy, and the Jazz Cafe crowded, but we managed to get close to the stage.

Sunrise over London

Impressive sunrise across London to the East this morning, with the Walkie Talkie and  the Cheesegrater silhouetted against the red sky.

Thanksgiving weekend with James and Karin

Siv and I travelled to Kirton to see James, Karin, Nori and Eirik for a belated Thanksgiving dinner. Good to catch up with them all again!

Meeting up with the old Chase Manhattan crowd

I was able to attend the annual Chase Manhattan Xmas get together this year at The Old Doctor Butler's Head, it was good to see a lot of familiar old faces again!

Poppy from the Tower of London

The poppy we ordered from the Tower of London arrived today with its certificate of authenticity, booklet and presentation box.

England v Samoa at Twickenham

A group of us went to Twickenham to watch England play Samoa at Rugby. We met up at The Crosse Keys for breakfast, before heading off to The Hole in the Wall at Waterloo. From there we moved on to The White Cross in Richmond, before a walk to the ground. Not a great game, even though England won....then a walk back to Richmond and a train back to Waterloo and a quick drink back in The hole in the Wall before heading home.

There's no elegant way to eat a Twickenham pie!

Jolly boys outing from martin clinton on Vimeo.