OT: Should we have a HEL DO?
Jan 16, 2009, 4:25 am
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Well, I do actually have the (in)official opening date of the new lounge in mid-September, but thought December might be less hectic considering work-related travel.
How about a compromise date in the latter part of September then? Once we get the confirmed dates of the lounge and terminal extension openings this could then be set definetily.
I cannot be the organizer alone because of sheer physical distance to Helsinki but can help here and there for sure.
Would someone be interested in taking up this role and suggesting an itinerary and of course the most suitable dates, be they in August, September or later?
How about a compromise date in the latter part of September then? Once we get the confirmed dates of the lounge and terminal extension openings this could then be set definetily.
I cannot be the organizer alone because of sheer physical distance to Helsinki but can help here and there for sure.
Would someone be interested in taking up this role and suggesting an itinerary and of course the most suitable dates, be they in August, September or later?
Jan 21, 2009, 9:54 am
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Agenda permitting, I'll be happy to participate.
Given all info in last posts, I second late september be a good compromise.
December tends to be more and more busy for every year
Given all info in last posts, I second late september be a good compromise.
December tends to be more and more busy for every year
Mar 19, 2009, 4:24 pm
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Ok, so it seems that the new lounge and spa will open on December 9th this year. Shall we still be looking at a DO around that time?
As mentioned I can't be the main organizer but glad to help anyone ready to bite the bullet. Also have some contacts with the people behind the Flamingo spa & entertainment complex ( http://www.flamingo.fi/en ) close to HEL so something can be done there as well.
As mentioned I can't be the main organizer but glad to help anyone ready to bite the bullet. Also have some contacts with the people behind the Flamingo spa & entertainment complex ( http://www.flamingo.fi/en ) close to HEL so something can be done there as well.
Mar 22, 2009, 5:07 pm
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Ok, so it seems that the new lounge and spa will open on December 9th this year. Shall we still be looking at a DO around that time?
As mentioned I can't be the main organizer but glad to help anyone ready to bite the bullet. Also have some contacts with the people behind the Flamingo spa & entertainment complex ( http://www.flamingo.fi/en ) close to HEL so something can be done there as well.
As mentioned I can't be the main organizer but glad to help anyone ready to bite the bullet. Also have some contacts with the people behind the Flamingo spa & entertainment complex ( http://www.flamingo.fi/en ) close to HEL so something can be done there as well.
Check your agendas for last December. Room for a DO?
If fall of 2009 to close, January is a non-busy month; 2010?
Mar 22, 2009, 5:50 pm
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January to around mid-March is just too dark and cold to have a DO. No idea when Easter is in 2010 but maybe just after that holiday as an extended weekend?
As the new baggage facilities will not be ready until March 2010 it might actually be a passable alternative.
As the new baggage facilities will not be ready until March 2010 it might actually be a passable alternative.
Mar 22, 2009, 7:10 pm
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It really depends what people want to do.
Do people want a Helsinki Dinner Do where you have mainly FT members from Finland or do we want to organize a bigger Do?
IMHO in order to get people to fly to Finland it should be during the warmish time of the year.
Do people want a Helsinki Dinner Do where you have mainly FT members from Finland or do we want to organize a bigger Do?
IMHO in order to get people to fly to Finland it should be during the warmish time of the year.
Mar 22, 2009, 11:55 pm
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Seriously, mid-June to mid-August is the best time of year in Helsinki with lots of things happening everywhere... on streets/parks/islands/beaches etc.
Mar 23, 2009, 1:20 am
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Otoh... what is the point of having the kind of weather people are used to? Wouldn't it be more interesting to have -30C outside? Assuming we still get that kind of weather, of course.
Mar 23, 2009, 5:53 am
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Minus 35 to the gentleman in the right corner. Do I hear -40?
Back on topic: You can dress to avoid whatever wheather is outside. I assume we're spending more time inside. Let's focus on when people are able to participate, trying to avoid most hectic vacation time in Finland. Umbrellas, Wellies and Survival Suits brought along at everone's discretion.
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Jun 21, 2009, 12:39 am
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Suggestion: A DO from Friday April 30th to Sat May1st or Sun May 2nd 2010. That would enable to combine AY related stuff on the Friday and possbily Sunday and traditional Mayday festivities on Friday evening and Saturday.
The current construction phase at HEL should be complete by then and things hopefully work smoothly. Also something could be arranged with the Flamingo spa & entertainment centre people. Have some connections there.
Just a possibility...
The current construction phase at HEL should be complete by then and things hopefully work smoothly. Also something could be arranged with the Flamingo spa & entertainment centre people. Have some connections there.
Just a possibility...
Jun 22, 2009, 10:35 pm
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I myself am in Asia most of the time with occasional longer stays in continental Europe and the US. But normally only travel outside Asia on shorter trips and sometimes when taking AY only stay at HEL for a couple of hours. So it is not really that convenient for me to handle practical stuff regarding this possible DO.
We can continue by PM if you (or someone else) is willing to be among the organizers.
Jun 26, 2009, 6:52 am
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Yup, I am about to move to Järvenpää so still live in the capital area. I might be able to arrange the DO but donät know for sure yet. I'll get back about this!
Gnopps, would you have interest to act as an organizer? I believe you are resident in the Helsinki area?
I myself am in Asia most of the time with occasional longer stays in continental Europe and the US. But normally only travel outside Asia on shorter trips and sometimes when taking AY only stay at HEL for a couple of hours. So it is not really that convenient for me to handle practical stuff regarding this possible DO.
We can continue by PM if you (or someone else) is willing to be among the organizers.
I myself am in Asia most of the time with occasional longer stays in continental Europe and the US. But normally only travel outside Asia on shorter trips and sometimes when taking AY only stay at HEL for a couple of hours. So it is not really that convenient for me to handle practical stuff regarding this possible DO.
We can continue by PM if you (or someone else) is willing to be among the organizers.
Jun 26, 2009, 7:10 am
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I would definitely make an effort to visit Helsinki, and a DO is a strong motivator. But can we have a (pre-arranged?) day-trip to Rovaniemi to see Santa? (I was in Oulu many years ago around mid-summer; we drove to Rovaniemi to see the Chubby Man in Red, but he was on his summer holidays! 
. So we took a much longer drive to a 'museum' somewhere near a Sami village whose name I can't remember, so that we could see some lemmings, but when we got there, the curator told us they were all dead! 
)
--Henry
. So we took a much longer drive to a 'museum' somewhere near a Sami village whose name I can't remember, so that we could see some lemmings, but when we got there, the curator told us they were all dead! )--Henry
