Fly Inn Cafe

Waiting for Lisa to land. The espresso is kind of lame, but then it came out of a vending machine. The view is exellent, though saturday afternoons seem quiet at Helsinki-Vantaa.

Satsuki's Hair Has Grown!

Satsuki's Hair Has Grown!
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Finally got face to face with one of the posters for Tonari no Totoro which are around town, and confirmed a hunch I've had for some time now: They've redrawn Satsuki's hair for this new version! Is this some evil Disney plot or what? totally unnecessary if you ask me, and makes me wonder what else they've changed in this great film?

Here's an example of the original hairstyle from IMDB. Too boyish for the re-release?

Red

Red
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The mixer Teemu got for christmas

Home Improvement, Part 2

Home Improvement, Part 2
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The reason my National Geographic's were on the floor: Paneling up the back of my bookshelf, and rearranging it a bit to keep busy on my day off.

Evening Reading

Evening Reading
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

My National Geographic family photo. Complete collection from 1977 to 1987, plus lot's of back issues.

Why Eat Out?

Why Eat Out?
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

...When I can do a chiken wok with tomato and honey sauce at home.

The only downside is I have to wash up afterwards.

Temptation

Temptation
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Stopped by Lasipalatsi for an espresso and a quick bite after work. It took serious willpower not to start nibbling at this candy studded gingerbread house I was sitting next to.

Orange Tree

Orange Tree
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

I noticed this sign in a small park on my way home. Closer inspection revealed that it's a test site for a genetically modified orange tree (inside a protective shroud at right). If this one succeeds orange trees will be planted in Helsinki parks starting 2010.

Welcome to the tropics.

Hat Tuning

Hat Tuning
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

@We Got Beef christmas market

Pirunkirkko

Pirunkirkko
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The place we'll invade later tonight. Our task was to set out all tables, benches and chairs.

Teemu is lying down on the job.

Pocket Parking

Pocket Parking
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

On the way to Suomenlinna to set up the space for Tua's and Otto's wedding dinner. Got to the ferry a bit early, and got to see the big Sweden boats arrive in port.

Taverne Des Neiges

Taverne Des Neiges
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

All I remember about this espresso is that my legs burned after skiing knee deep powder, that the sun was warm, and that I really didn't want to leave for the airport.

Tignes rocked last Sunday!

Ben

Ben
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Our host at Le Chalet du Rassel showing how it's done in Tignes.

Waiting for a ride

Waiting for a ride
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

My Teles and some fresh French snow. Good combination.

Geneva Airport

Geneva Airport
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Moving through tubes.

France Next

France Next
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Checking, rechecking and double checking.

The web tells me skiing will be possible, and that means a lot of gear. I was regarding the packing a success, until I realized I need to fit the laptop in there as well. brute force next.

Bar Dynamo, Turku

Bar Dynamo, Turku
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Dynamo hadn't changed much in the five years since I last visited it. A novelty was that they cut the electricity for a few minutes at one point during the night, though. No big deal, as they warned about it before.

Milk on the Train

Milk on the Train
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Took a brief trip to Turku in the weekend. First time for me to see these fun milk packs that come with the coffee on the train. (Teemu got it, I drink my coffee black).

Ossi's Painting

Ossi's Painting
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Checked through Ossi's portfolio after a longish break, and came across a image I knew I had seen before. Now I know where: On billboards! Way to go Ossi!

Stamps

Stamps
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Poster at the bus stop outside work. An image composed of stamps.

Where There's Smoke...

Where There's Smoke...
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

...There's me frying pancakes.

Feast

Feast
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Pancakes never look as good as they taste.

Stockmann Goes Baroque

Stockmann Goes Baroque
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The traditional Stockmann Christmas Window has gone all trendy neo-baroque this year.

Is It? Isn't it?

Is It? Isn't it?
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

How to make unintuitive design: Make a tap look as if it was manual, but actually you put sensors underneath so it's hands free. Then have the head work as temperature adjustment, so it isn't that hands free after all. And you need to put a big sticker next to it to tell people how it works.

Where is this beauty of usability? In the University of Industrial Arts, Helsinki, of all places.

Coke Gets Owned

Coke Gets Owned
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Pepsi found a way to get back at the still ongoing Coke Zero launch.

Adobe -99

Adobe -99
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Back in -99 Combining Elements and Mixing Media was hot, apparently.

3110

3110
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The fun part with moving is finding old stuff. Note the stylish hand airbrushed covers from the time when tuning and personalising gadgets was getting big.

Movie Set Invasion

Movie Set Invasion
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

This gang had invaded the bus stop I was going to use, so I had to walk further to a tram stop and miss the tram with a few seconds. Thank's guys.

More Kites

More Kites
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Even with the slight wind today, those kites got serious lift. The guy at the end of the rope (who probably wasn't that experienced) had problems keeping his feet on the ground.

Kite Practice

Kite Practice
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Hietsu beach was a training ground for kitesurfers today. Or maybe kiteboarders or -skiers. It'll be fun to see if I can catch them jetting across the ice sometime this winter.

Faces

Faces
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Luckily they don't stare at you inside the car as well.

Metro Turned White

Metro Turned White
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The safe old orange experience of the Helsinki Metro has turned white courtesy of the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper.

Two Pieces of Art

Two Pieces of Art
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Pant Rack

Pant Rack
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Points for innovative usage of traffic cones.

But did some poor guy go home pantless on saturday night?

Perfect

Perfect
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Well, at least not bad for a first cup, which by the way is an Arabia KoKo.

Filling Up

Filling Up
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

After doing a test run with only water first.

"It" Has Arrived

"It" Has Arrived
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Stepping out on a path of no return: The quest for a perfect espresso is now carried out at home as well.

Lazy Workmate

Lazy Workmate
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

If I was as cute as this dog, I would probably get away with sleeping at my workstation too.

Readymade Design

Readymade Design
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

An oak sheet went on top of the lowered shelf section, and suddenly I had a new table. Amazing.

Time to chill with a beer and admire my handiwork.

Project Shelf -Part II

Project Shelf -Part II
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Today it was time to get out the more serious tools and transform a tall shelf element into a low and wide one.

New Space

New Space
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

This will be the final resting place of the bed.

Project Shelf

Project Shelf
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Dissasemble a shelf set that goes along the wall and reassemble it at a straight angle. What could be more fun on a monday night.

Custom Bent

Custom Bent
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

If these were mountain bike parts they would be called Custom Bent Supports, or Ruffneck Angles, but since they are just some L-braces I molested to keep my shelf/spatial divider in place they will remain nameless.

Reima

Reima
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

On the more traditional side, Reima had a pretty nicely designed booth, which definately stood out to it's advantage.

Display

Display
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Sticking to the home theme with a piano.

SkiExpo

SkiExpo
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

SkiExpo, the event where all the nice, shiny and expensive gear is brought out for the winter.

Booths which were designed as home interiors were definately a trend this year. Last year there was one, now closer to ten. Some snowboard company had set up a dinner table for their boards.

New Headquarter

New Headquarter
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Innovation Tools

Innovation Tools
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Putting together my lovely Danish futon bed by Innovation, which finally arrived. Big thumbs up for supplying an excellent hex key as well.

Done

Done
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The first place to get presentable. Graphic work by Prof. Yoshinori Arai of Hokkaido Tokai University.