Hardship on the slopes

The posts may have dried up a tad here at the Corral, but things have been busy for yours truly back in the real world. Most notably going away for our department's annual "strategy meeting" (ahem) in Geilo. It was terrible as the following image will testify to:



And, if having to break up our invaluable strategy meetings for regular skiing breaks wasn't bad enough, the enigmatic Ms LB arranged for a surprise birthday trip (to a different resort) upon my return. Is there no mercy! The view from our hotel room was equally depressing.



I know that I tried to plug the Norwegian PhD previously, so I feel it is only fair to share some of the downsides as well.