everything you've ever wanted to know about Finland!

eMMI
eMMI Posts: 6,262
edited January 2008 in A Moving Train
ask me. :D
anything, anything at all. but still do try to behave! :)
and I may not be able to answer every question regarding politics, but I shall try.

I desided to create this thread because every now and then there are some interviws with various artists (or other people) who think we have polar bears here. and we don't, just so you know. ;)

so, ask me. :D

and yes, Conan O'Brien looks a lot like our president, I admit it. :D
"Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    aww, you guys.!
    too afraid to ask? ;)
    don't care? :(
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • OutOfBreath
    OutOfBreath Posts: 1,804
    OK, I'll bite.
    Is it true that you all have knives, and drink vodka like it was water? And how much snow do you actually have?

    :)
    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    OutOfBreath wrote:
    OK, I'll bite.
    Is it true that you all have knives, and drink vodka like it was water? And how much snow do you actually have?

    :)
    Peace
    Dan

    we don't all have knives. :) I'm actually afraid of them.
    knives are sorta a part of some national costumes, but it's nowadays illegal to carry big knives around. but the Swiss army knives (like the one MacGyver has) are a big hit. :D

    well, vodka. some people do drink it like water and drinking is quite a big problem here. especially amongst middle-aged men.. but not all of us are drunks.
    we do have people who don't drink at all. but that whole vodka-thing, it's something we're known for.. sadly. :( I guess the whole drinking-thing is.. should I say, misquoted.

    snow. we have a lot of snow in Lapland (you know, where Santa lives. :) ) and of course in winter a lot here in south too. I guess the situation is like in Norway. not huge amounts, but quite much (especially in Lapland). depending on the winter of course.

    satisfied? :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • U-R
    U-R Posts: 223
    ok, if youve got the formula for producing teemu selannes and saku koivus, why only make one of each??
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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    U-R wrote:
    ok, if youve got the formula for producing teemu selannes and saku koivus, why only make one of each??

    I sure don't know!! :D

    I guess right now we're consentrating on the Formula hero(es).
    we have the mumbling Kimi Räikkönen (whatever he speaks is incomprehensible!) and the almighty Mika Häkkinen.. I personally think they're both quite lame.

    the Finnish athletes aren't doing good now. worldwide.
    actually, they do quite suck, don't they? :(
    I wish we could stop Selänne and Koivu from aging!
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • OutOfBreath
    OutOfBreath Posts: 1,804
    eMMI wrote:
    we don't all have knives. :) I'm actually afraid of them.
    knives are sorta a part of some national costumes, but it's nowadays illegal to carry big knives around. but the Swiss army knives (like the one MacGyver has) are a big hit. :D

    well, vodka. some people do drink it like water and drinking is quite a big problem here. especially amongst middle-aged men.. but not all of us are drunks.
    we do have people who don't drink at all. but that whole vodka-thing, it's something we're known for.. sadly. :( I guess the whole drinking-thing is.. should I say, misquoted.

    snow. we have a lot of snow in Lapland (you know, where Santa lives. :) ) and of course in winter a lot here in south too. I guess the situation is like in Norway. not huge amounts, but quite much (especially in Lapland). depending on the winter of course.

    satisfied? :)

    Ah, santa-land. I've been there. Outside Rovaniemi isn't it? Man that place sucks. It's an enormous souvenir shop where you can take your picture with santa. Sheesh. Was on a drinking-trip to Rovaniemi while in the army in northern Norway. You got cheap drinks though. Is that why you drink? ;) That's how our government reasons at least. But I guess it's more cultural actually. So you're sorta like the russians then, are you? Or at least you kinda share stereotype there?

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • kevinbeetle
    kevinbeetle Posts: 364
    Why is it called Finland?
  • polaris
    polaris Posts: 3,527
    kimi raikonnen (sp?) has had a good F1 season ... and you guys are always good for a few good ski jumpers! ... :p

    ok ... my questions: what are your basic Fins thoughts on environmental issues? ...
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    kevinbeetle wrote:
    Why is it called Finland?

    hahaha. :D

    I don't know why you people call it Finland..
    hell, I don't even know why we call it Suomi.!

    hey, I'm gonna try and find out.
    I'll get back to that! :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    OutOfBreath wrote:
    Ah, santa-land. I've been there. Outside Rovaniemi isn't it? Man that place sucks. It's an enormous souvenir shop where you can take your picture with santa. Sheesh. Was on a drinking-trip to Rovaniemi while in the army in northern Norway. You got cheap drinks though. Is that why you drink? ;) That's how our government reasons at least. But I guess it's more cultural actually. So you're sorta like the russians then, are you? Or at least you kinda share stereotype there?

    Peace
    Dan

    Santa Park? never been there. never will go. :)

    yup, boose is cheap! :D that probably affects the drinking here. actually there has been conversation about wherther wine should be sold in regular grocery stores instead of liqour stores.. I think it shouldn't.
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • Drew263
    Drew263 Birmingham, AL Posts: 602
    eMMI wrote:
    ask me. :D
    anything, anything at all. but still do try to behave! :)
    and I may not be able to answer every question regarding politics, but I shall try.

    I desided to create this thread because every now and then there are some interviws with various artists (or other people) who think we have polar bears here. and we don't, just so you know. ;)

    so, ask me. :D

    and yes, Conan O'Brien looks a lot like our president, I admit it. :D

    what's life like there? meaning for the everyday person? is it a fast paced life or more a relaxed/laid back style of life?

    one of the founders of the company I work for is a Consulate to Finland. I think we have a lot of work and employees there. I've always wanted to visit.
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    polaris wrote:
    kimi raikonnen (sp?) has had a good F1 season ... and you guys are always good for a few good ski jumpers! ... :p

    ok ... my questions: what are your basic Fins thoughts on environmental issues? ...

    environment is very important to us Finns. we have a lot of forests and they're really important. many Finns make their living off of forests and wood.
    also we have many lakes (Finland, the country of a thousand lakes).

    protecting the nautre is really close to our hearts.
    we even have schools that have these special "environment courses". protecting the environment is something the children are told about quite early on in school and kid's programmes.

    we also recycle a lot. :)

    umm, is that a good answer?
    I can/will get back to this later? :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • OutOfBreath
    OutOfBreath Posts: 1,804
    eMMI wrote:
    environment is very important to us Finns. we have a lot of forests and they're really important. many Finns make their living off of forests and wood.
    also we have many lakes (Finland, the country of a thousand lakes).

    protecting the nautre is really close to our hearts.
    we even have schools that have these special "environment courses". protecting the environment is something the children are told about quite early on in school and kid's programmes.

    we also recycle a lot. :)

    umm, is that a good answer?
    I can/will get back to this later? :)

    It must be added, that this is a scandinavian thing, not just finnish. :)

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    polaris wrote:
    kimi raikonnen (sp?) has had a good F1 season ... and you guys are always good for a few good ski jumpers! ... :p

    oh lord. ski jumpers.
    I couldn't care less, but I guess you've heard of Matti Nykänen.?
    he's grose.
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    OutOfBreath wrote:
    It must be added, that this is a scandinavian thing, not just finnish. :)

    Peace
    Dan

    of course. I'm not trying to undermind you. :)
    hell, we even celebrated Norway's 100th birthday! :D
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • polaris
    polaris Posts: 3,527
    eMMI wrote:
    oh lord. ski jumpers.
    I couldn't care less, but I guess you've heard of Matti Nykänen.?
    he's grose.

    name sounds familiar ...

    i already knew the norwegians, danes and swedes were environmentally conscious - was not sure about Fins ...
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    How expensive is it to visit relative to the rest of the region?
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  • March to Fuzz
    March to Fuzz Posts: 18
    polaris wrote:
    name sounds familiar ...

    i already knew the norwegians, danes and swedes were environmentally conscious - was not sure about Fins ...
    I've heard of Lasse Viren, the Flying Fin, won some Olympic gold medals in track and field years ago.
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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    Drew263 wrote:
    what's life like there? meaning for the everyday person? is it a fast paced life or more a relaxed/laid back style of life?

    one of the founders of the company I work for is a Consulate to Finland. I think we have a lot of work and employees there. I've always wanted to visit.

    well, I like life here. and I think that's a common feeling.
    life here, like in the rest of the world, is getting faster-paced all the time.
    technology is a big thing and it's challenging us all the time.

    luckily we still have places we can go to relax when life gets too hectic.
    we can always drive to the countryside and enjoy the simple things in life.
    yeah, simple things. :) I think that's something that makes our life quite laid back.. not forgetting about sauna, you know it? probably the most finnish thing in the world, I think. :) I also think sauna says a lot about us. :)

    so life is relaxed here. usually we don't worry about a lotta things, it's more like "we'll see"/"time is the best healer" and so on.

    you should visit Finland. that way you'll get the best idea of life here, I guess. :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    polaris wrote:
    name sounds familiar ...

    i already knew the norwegians, danes and swedes were environmentally conscious - was not sure about Fins ...

    Nykänen was quite well-known in his time.
    now he's just.. dunno. a sad case..

    we are environmentally conscious. :)
    now you can be sure. :D
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."

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