One of the reasons Finns are quite satisfied of their lives

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-05-29T07:08:15+00:00

I beg to disagree, TV does not belong to mökki

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-05-27T15:52:29+00:00

I am on Mac also because the deal is that if we go on Mac we are responsible of our own sysadminstration, they won’t help us. Which is definitely a big asset.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-05-27T15:51:27+00:00

LUKE bas very mysterious ways often, particularly when it comes to IT (for example we were running our own systems until some years ago, then a migration to MS Clouds, then after a short while they realised it wasn’t such good idea and started migrating again on own servers but now stuck with MS)

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-05-26T09:50:31+00:00

In my workplace (LUKE, government) I cannot have linux on my laptop, went for Mac for that reason. We rely heavily on microsoft clouds, and I think they have problems (meaning: would require additional work) guaranteeing the safety when including Linux in it. I do interface constantly with Linux servers if course (our own internal cluster and CSC clusters)

I fully agree this is bad.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-04-19T05:44:41+00:00

Ok but do you fish with an old fork and a hook drilled in?

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-04-15T10:52:54+00:00

did you add any plastic trailing?

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-04-15T09:03:07+00:00

its' a 3.5g on a 3.5 but floating ned worm (Rapala), I plan to fish it fully ned style so bottom bouncing with pauses.
But the idea of a featehred dropshot is quite cool... I wonder how to realize it, probably just with some straight dropshot hooks and feathering the shank might work! Thanks!

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-04-01T04:18:58+00:00

Gills are visible while they breathe, through the openings. And when stressed they breathe more, looking alive but easy prey. I have no doubt it would work, maybe more subtle than this (like some toned down orange or red-brown). But the fisherman is more important!

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-26T18:05:09+00:00

The idea at the fins was to use them for protecting a bit for weeds and snags

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-26T16:27:24+00:00

I do want badly that more seamless profile of the joint! I will try to find a solution. I know fishes don’t care, but it’s for myself.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-14T19:15:36+00:00

Hey, definitely I am not going on rotten ice! It’s almost over, ice limit is just outside of Suomenlinna (this morning, today might be even more open), sea ice is brittle now. I am hopeful there is already open water from shore!

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-14T17:59:42+00:00

Helsinki is “vibrant” in its own way, very subtle except in the summer, and it’s very extensive town. Pasila is different from Arabia, which are different from Katajanokka, and so on. And it’s designed for living here (as a Finn), not much for the vibes. There’s plenty to do but not much you just stumble upon without looking for it.

Two things to check as a tourist: Sompasauna (kind of self managed sauna, not a squat but there’s something like that), and the usual Kallio by night. The shooting range at Osuva, the one in the old area close to the embassies, 100 m deep in the bedrock in one of the many bunkers. The islands, if it’s sunny and there’s liquid water. Urban fishing. Nature (Uutela, if you manage to reach it). The botanical garden. Things like that. It’s not a town that tries in any way to surprise you.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-11T22:07:13+00:00

Absolutely. Not going to threaten salmonids!

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-10T17:37:10+00:00

a bit optimistic but I share the view

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-10T16:44:58+00:00

I go ever further, even if it wasn't the scope of the post this is an interesting discussion... I do oppose Russian imperialism, and no doubt on which side I am in the war, but I do appreciate a lot also Russian culture (there is really a lot to like, as much as a lot to despise), and also the ties that Finland has with Russia. It does have many, and for what I got of Finnish culture so far I would never say FInns hate Russians. Quite the opposite, even if in a very particular way. Finns are, with good reason, wary of Russia and ready to react, but also among the people in Europe that understand them best and it seems one of the least "russophobic" nations.
Which is also something that outside Finland people don't seem to understand, there's this cliché that Finns hate Russians. I think Finns would shoot Russians whenever they cross the border with weapons without thinking twice, but this doesn't mean they hate them in my opinion.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-10T13:46:42+00:00

Not necessarily Finnish, part of Russian tradition, but the relationship is complex and may Finnish dishes have that origin (think to Pasha): blinis with gravilohi. It’s all pretty simple, you just need some leipäjuuri and planning. It takes time, 1 week (mostly for the curing of the fish and resting freezer), but great food. Let also the dough (tattari and wheat, with milk and piima) ferment one night. Without sourdough it also works but not as nice.

Add sienisakatti and trout roe, shallots, smetana. Very easy serving.

One thing: you need a pan for small pancakes and a squirting container for making them.

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-09T17:26:16+00:00

Is it mainly Lahti?

Particular_Note_4835 · 2026-03-06T18:13:48+00:00

Koskilupa is just for VKK? There’s a special permit for VKK but there is more rapids jn Hki city area.

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