Wednesday, July 22, 2009

A day at the beach


A day at the beach
Originally uploaded by tormave.
22. heinäkuuta 2009 11:40:31 Autostitch panorama out of 22 separate E71 (terrible camera) photos from Pihlajasaari Island outside Helsinki. Only reachable by ferry, it's nevertheless well worth the few euros roundtrip ticket. Best known for it's nudist beach, Pihlis also offers loads of sandy beaches towards various directions as well as smooth rocks towards south for clothed sunbathing and play. Before heading into the water in latter part of summer, be sure to check out the blue green algal status first.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Swing when you're winning


Dive to the depths with Joona at Six Flags New England.

He shoots, he scores!


Joona scores a penalty goal in a childrens festival at the Boston Commons park. Notice the professional-calibre victory celebrations at the end!

Thrill ride


Thrill ride
Originally uploaded by tormave.
17. kesäkuuta 2009 22:44:36 Our son Joona is finally tall enough to go on any ride at the amusement parks. This picture is of Bizzarro roller coaster in Six Flags New England. However, it's one thing you can go on these rides and another whether you really should. On we went, and Joona's comment thereafter: "Never again..."

Toilet training for illiterate baristas

18. kesäkuuta 2009 18:15:39 There are some aspects of US corporate culture I simply don't get. Here's an example: illustrated instructions for Starbucks employees how hands are washed after using the toilet. I wonder what will happen if hands are only washed for 18 seconds?

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Project Weber, part IV


Project Weber, part IV
Originally uploaded by tormave.
8. toukokuuta 2009 15:37:17 First launch success! Amazing how quickly the temperature meter rises to 300C.

Project Weber, part III


Project Weber, part III
Originally uploaded by tormave.
8. toukokuuta 2009 15:33:53 The finished product on the back porch.

Project Weber, part II


Project Weber, part II
Originally uploaded by tormave.
5. toukokuuta 2009 22:00:31 First night of assembly done, still some way to go until stuff is sizzling on the grill...

Project Weber, part I


Project Weber, part I
Originally uploaded by tormave.
5. toukokuuta 2009 17:15:28 Buying a gas barbeque is easy enough, but you should plan to have something else to eat the first night you receive your grill...

Little birds told me


Little birds told me
Originally uploaded by tormave.
2. toukokuuta 2009 14:58:52 These little creatures have found a nice one-bedroom apartment in my parents balcony flower pot. The brave wingmen didn't seem to find the presence of humans disturbing. It'll be a while before the summer flowers are planted...