Sunday, August 27, 2006

Found on a Well Tuned Car


Found on a Well Tuned Car
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Odd


Odd
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Made by Giant. And they used to be such a respectable bike manufacturer.

I wouldn't mind a test ride, though.

Tent Testing


Tent Testing
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Spent one night in Nuuksio with Mikko, trying out the new tent. It turned out to be a pretty warm and calm night, so it might actually have been better to sleep without it. Now there was quite a lot of condensation in the morning.

Otherwise it was a very positive experience. The tent's sturdy, the two doors make life easier, and the little window is a very nice touch. The sidewalls slope in rather radically, but I guess this shape makes it more streamlined for strong winds. Makes sitting inside slightly cramped, though.

No worries about taking this one out for some more serious trips.

Converse Duck


Converse Duck
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The Door


The Door
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Well, I'm giving Flickr another chance, but no money yet...

Anyway, this is what I see every morning.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Excuses

Software trouble, work stress and lack of decent espresso for several days. Those are the main reasons I haven't been posting that much lately.

Flickr is actually a big mess right now. I was thinking about upgrading my account there, but since it's working so bad at the moment I don't feel inclined to dish out any money their way. I should be looking for an alternative image hosting service, but:

I'm working 9-17 (or 8-18, or something else) at local design consultancy Mozo Oy, thus having less free time for blogging and related activities compared to before. Also most of the interesting stuff I see daily is covered by NDA's.

So, please check back from time to time to see if the dust has settled and everything is running smoothly again.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Down in the Harbour


Down in the Harbour
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Like it wasn't obvious from the picture...

Turning Green


Turning Green
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Reclaiming the streets?

Swamp Harvester


Swamp Harvester
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

No idea what it's for really, but it was parked in the Viikki marshes.

Symbols


Symbols
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Well, long time no entries. The reasons are working 9-17 all week, as well as Flickr, that lovely web service, having some trouble with picture uploads.

Anyway, this is from the new Skanno shop down in Ruoholahti. The symbols look clear now, but when you're in a a big need and hurry a toilet door could be a bit more obvious.

Monday, August 14, 2006

Say


Say
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

These arrows are dangling from wires here and there in Helsinki. No idea what they are about.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Hämeenkatu


Hämeenkatu
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

New perspective.

Tampere From above


Tampere From above
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Kristian givin me a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Thank's!

Elevator From 1929


Elevator From 1929
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Going up to Kristian's apartment. You could sit on the bench and go up and down all day.

Breaking Stereotypes


Breaking Stereotypes
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Another poster in Tampere

Breaking Stereotypes


Breaking Stereotypes
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Posters on display in Tampere central square.

Morning Life Saver Set


Morning Life Saver Set
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Cafe La Familie, Tampere. Proves I can drink other things than espresso too. I blame the hangover.

Tampere Bus Ticket Reader


Tampere Bus Ticket Reader
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Uglier than the readers in Helsinki, but seemed to create less confusion among users.

Immobile Despite the Looks


Immobile Despite the Looks
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

In a regular IC train wagon. At least 10 people, including me, tried to turn them, because the directions of the airflow was a bit off. Maybe they are a practical joke, and there's a hidden camera filming it all?

Going to Tampere


Going to Tampere
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Went there for the graduation party of a friend and the Theater Festival.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Smallest Street Ad Ever


Smallest Street Ad Ever
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

More Haze


More Haze
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The smoky haze reminds me of Japan in the summer. I feel right at home with it.

Haze


Haze
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

There's lot's of smoke from forest fires over in Russia blowing in.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Ghost of the Ticket Machine


Ghost of the Ticket Machine
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

From the days we used paper tickets on public transport. Are they planning a comeback for them, since they've left the frame?

Ghost of MoA


Ghost of MoA
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The Maters of Art exhibition is long gone, but this advertisement lingers on the tram stop outside Stockmann. Wonder how the city Transport Authority feels about it?

Monday, August 07, 2006

Individual


Individual
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

...yet communal.

Sunday, August 06, 2006

Step 4


Step 4
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The outer tent clips onto the frame, and everything is secured with pegs and guy ropes.

I got good vibes from this. Hope they last throughout the first serious overnight tests.

Step 3


Step 3
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The inner tent is clamped onto the poles.

All these steps can be done wearing gloves or mittens, which is nice.

Step 2


Step 2
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The ends go into respective sockets of the inner tent. They're colour coded, which is a nice touch.

Step 1


Step 1
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Bought a new tent today, a Marmot Twilight 2P. Setting it up was so simple that I even dare to show my effort here.

The interesting part is the one piece pole, which looks like a radio antenna. It gives the tent a good, roomy shape, and with it's six corners makes it very sturdy.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

You know you should stop drinking when...


You know you should stop drinking when...
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Barcode Brand


Barcode Brand
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Seat With a View


Seat With a View
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Curves


Curves
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Tram Stockage


Tram Stockage
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Good way of public transportation, until one breaks down.

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Airplane


Airplane
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

In my opinion, the only decent painting at a small exhibition outside the UIAH library. But this one I really like, too bad the colours don't come off that well in a photo.

Cafe Ursula


Cafe Ursula
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

The original Cafe Ursula is down by the seaside in the Kaivopuisto park, but seems they wanted a more central location too. This one is at the corner of Aleksanterinkatu and Mikonkatu. Good choice. During my (double this time) espresso I was entertained by a pretty professional string quintet playing classical tunes just around the corner. After they finished their set I could listen to a bagpipe playing Amazing Grace from a bit further away. And there was a mime across the street trying to distract me from my book on mobile user interfaces with his antics.

Anyway, the entertainment was there, and luckily, so was the espresso. Good stuff, although doubles tend to get pretty bitter towards the end. The chocolate was the usual Fazer Blue, but it got rid of the aftertaste. All in all, this place is up among my favourites now. Even the chairs were surprisingly comfortable, though they look like something that the Evil Galactic Empire of Star Wars would design.

Sidecar Scooter


Sidecar Scooter
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Oldies


Oldies
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Two wheelers of yesterday, or maybe even the day before.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Empty Underground 6


Empty Underground 6
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Many tunnels, like this one, can seem off limit, but actually there's a public elevator behind the door there leading up to the Forum shopping centre.

Anyway, navigating cities in 3D is fun. Don't stick to the 2D imges of a map.

Empty Underground 5


Empty Underground 5
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Empty Underground 4


Empty Underground 4
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Empty Underground 3


Empty Underground 3
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Empty Underground 2


Empty Underground 2
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Empty Underground 1


Empty Underground 1
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk.

Helsinki has quite a few underground passages in the downtown area. Somehow they fascinate me, and it's a fun excercise in 3D routefinding to get from point A to point B without stepping out on the streets.

Another fascinating thing is, that many of these passages are rarely used. Today I went through several in which I was all alone.