Finland's the place

gpthomlinson · 01-15-2008, 10:07 PM

Hi All

Yeah, I know about the joke about Helsinki, but, really, if you want a calm and relaxing holiday (and very reasonably priced), then Finland is the place - preferably not in their winter, though.

Gail

Nomad · 01-19-2008, 10:31 AM

Why ?
Sell me.

AussiePam · 01-19-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

Why ?
Sell me.

Finland's got frozen lakes you can walk on and very tall trees. It's also got the best hazelnut yoghurt.

NOTICE:
Nomad is FOR SALE
Expressions of interest, in writing, may be addressed to the Moderators of ForumGarden
An auction will be held at Chinese New Year
All proceeds will go towards the flat earth sinking fund 2008

Nomad · 01-19-2008, 12:29 PM

OHH ! Neato.
Whats the bidding up to now ?

AussiePam · 01-19-2008, 01:37 PM

A Japanese Whaling Consortium has offered 200 yen, and I understand that Futures Trading on Wall Street is in shock freefall, Nomad. We await a bid from the Inuit Nation, which could be interesting. The bid from the Roman Gaul Separatist party won't be considered, as they wished to divide you into three parts, and representations were received from 47 percent of FG invisible posters claiming that this would severely limit your right to bare your arms or speak freely. A spokesperson for the Moonwalkers of Finland Freedom Union has maintained an icy silence.

Can I get you a cup of tea?

Nomad · 01-19-2008, 02:26 PM

Im holding out for the moonwalkers. They sound like a lively bunch.

fuzzy butt · 01-19-2008, 02:53 PM

sorry can't get the Monty Python song out of my head now

EVERYBODY!!!!! SING IT WITH ME!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGWqt...eature=related

AussiePam · 01-19-2008, 10:27 PM

This is kind of weird, Fuzzy and Nomad. I was walking back from the beach this afternoon along the Manly cliff path when a tall blonde, blue eyed woman started chatting to me. Just out of the blue, like that. In fact she was telling me that only in Australia had she read so many notices in the street concerning things one shouldn't do. Do not cross against the lights. No loitering without intent. Do not bare your arms in the mosque. Don't smoke while sniffing petrol. You know the routine. She said she felt like she was in prison - and yet she'd never felt so free as she did in Australia. She was from Finland. I left her trying to work out what kind of exotic coffee she was going to choose for her afternoon caffeine fix. So many sidewalk cafes, so little time and all that.

I think I'll replay the Monty Python song. Good one, Fuzzy.

Nomad's been passed in at the sale. The Japanese withdrew their bid, and the moonwalkers went walkabout. Oh well, another time.

Don't forget to pay for the tea as you leave the thread.

mikeinie · 01-20-2008, 03:36 AM

I am not sure of what joke you are talking about. I have been to Helsinki a few times, it is a nice place.

Nomad · 01-20-2008, 08:53 AM

Helsinki Shmelsinki.

01-15-2008, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
gpthomlinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18	Finland's the place Hi All Yeah, I know about the joke about Helsinki, but, really, if you want a calm and relaxing holiday (and very reasonably priced), then Finland is the place - preferably not in their winter, though. Gail
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01-19-2008, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 25,054	Re: Finland's the place Why ? Sell me.
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01-19-2008, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 25,054	Re: Finland's the place OHH ! Neato. Whats the bidding up to now ?
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01-19-2008, 01:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
AussiePam Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 9,254	Re: Finland's the place A Japanese Whaling Consortium has offered 200 yen, and I understand that Futures Trading on Wall Street is in shock freefall, Nomad. We await a bid from the Inuit Nation, which could be interesting. The bid from the Roman Gaul Separatist party won't be considered, as they wished to divide you into three parts, and representations were received from 47 percent of FG invisible posters claiming that this would severely limit your right to bare your arms or speak freely. A spokesperson for the Moonwalkers of Finland Freedom Union has maintained an icy silence. Can I get you a cup of tea?
Local Time: 12:29 PM Local Date: 03-21-2010

01-19-2008, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 25,054	Re: Finland's the place Im holding out for the moonwalkers. They sound like a lively bunch.
Local Time: 08:29 PM Local Date: 03-20-2010

01-19-2008, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
fuzzy butt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,043	Re: Finland's the place sorry can't get the Monty Python song out of my head now EVERYBODY!!!!! SING IT WITH ME!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGWqt...eature=related
Local Time: 12:29 PM Local Date: 03-21-2010

01-19-2008, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
AussiePam Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 9,254	Re: Finland's the place This is kind of weird, Fuzzy and Nomad. I was walking back from the beach this afternoon along the Manly cliff path when a tall blonde, blue eyed woman started chatting to me. Just out of the blue, like that. In fact she was telling me that only in Australia had she read so many notices in the street concerning things one shouldn't do. Do not cross against the lights. No loitering without intent. Do not bare your arms in the mosque. Don't smoke while sniffing petrol. You know the routine. She said she felt like she was in prison - and yet she'd never felt so free as she did in Australia. She was from Finland. I left her trying to work out what kind of exotic coffee she was going to choose for her afternoon caffeine fix. So many sidewalk cafes, so little time and all that. I think I'll replay the Monty Python song. Good one, Fuzzy. Nomad's been passed in at the sale. The Japanese withdrew their bid, and the moonwalkers went walkabout. Oh well, another time. Don't forget to pay for the tea as you leave the thread.
Local Time: 12:29 PM Local Date: 03-21-2010

01-20-2008, 03:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeinie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: By the Irish Sea Posts: 2,846	Re: Finland's the place I am not sure of what joke you are talking about. I have been to Helsinki a few times, it is a nice place.
Local Time: 01:29 AM Local Date: 03-21-2010

01-20-2008, 08:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 25,054	Re: Finland's the place Helsinki Shmelsinki.
Local Time: 08:29 PM Local Date: 03-20-2010

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