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).