OT: Should we have a HEL DO?
Oct 13, 2008, 12:13 am
#2
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Absolutely. I think there is demand for such a do. Helsinki is at it´s best either in winter (february) with snow and walking on ice and so on or in the summer months (june is best with the sun almost not going down).
Oct 13, 2008, 12:30 am
#4
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I would vote for late June - July.
You can't rely on winters in Helsinki any more, it can be wet and dark, with no snow... not exotic, just gloomy.
You have to travel up north to be sure to get a white winter.
There are better changes to get a nice summer in Helsinki, the days a long anyway and the streets are busy.
You can't rely on winters in Helsinki any more, it can be wet and dark, with no snow... not exotic, just gloomy.
You have to travel up north to be sure to get a white winter.
There are better changes to get a nice summer in Helsinki, the days a long anyway and the streets are busy.
Oct 13, 2008, 12:42 am
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I'm in as well... schedules permitting, of course. I don't think any time after midsummer is a good time though, since almost everyone is on vacation here. Maybe mid-June?
Btw, if you want to experience either the real midnight sun or the assured real winter, you can't get those in HEL. IVL or KTT would work much better.
Btw, if you want to experience either the real midnight sun or the assured real winter, you can't get those in HEL. IVL or KTT would work much better.
Im in.
Oct 13, 2008, 6:02 am
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Well, I'd say the right time for a DO would be in September 2009 when the terminal extension and new lounge complex opens.
And yes, support from Finnair is possible to a certain level, I'm sure.
And yes, support from Finnair is possible to a certain level, I'm sure.
Oct 13, 2008, 6:10 am
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Jan 15, 2009, 1:58 am
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December 2009: Visiting the spanking new HEL lounges, longhaul terminal complex, Christmas markets and of course Christmas lunch together?
This is also more secure in case the terminal extension and lounges will open later than planned in September.
This is also more secure in case the terminal extension and lounges will open later than planned in September.
Jan 15, 2009, 6:25 am
#11
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While we're on the topic, maybe it would be a good idea to point out to all the regulars here on the Finnair board that there's a pretty massive DO being organized by the SAS gang in the fall. I'm sure many Finns will join in.
Jan 15, 2009, 10:52 am
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It probably would be easier to get more participants when the weather is better in Finland. Also December tends to be rather hectic for few of us.
I believe that August would be a better choice. I haven't had a look on the Communitybuzz what else is going on the second half of 2009 though.
I believe that August would be a better choice. I haven't had a look on the Communitybuzz what else is going on the second half of 2009 though.
Jan 15, 2009, 8:37 pm
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Yes, of course the weather aspect is valid and sound.
I´m just saying that I might be able to assist in arranging something with Finnair a bit later when they actually have new facilities to promote and show. In August HEL will still be a building site and probably a bit chaotic due to the holiday rush.
But I guess nothing stands in the way of having two separate DOs either. A summer one and a Christmas DO.
I´m just saying that I might be able to assist in arranging something with Finnair a bit later when they actually have new facilities to promote and show. In August HEL will still be a building site and probably a bit chaotic due to the holiday rush.
But I guess nothing stands in the way of having two separate DOs either. A summer one and a Christmas DO.
Jan 16, 2009, 3:17 am
#15
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mosburger's suggestion is good. It would be great to get a tourist tour to the new lounge facilities in HEL. Anyway, DO in August or December, I am in.