Summer meeting in Finland?

CiTRouille · 16th May 2010, 21:45

Would anyone be up for a gathering in Finland this summer?

I'll be driving up there from France, and stay in the Turku archipelago (Nagu-Nauvo to be precise) roughly between July 20 and August 20. I think that could be an awesome place for a Civic meeting!

hurricane · 17th May 2010, 14:39

Well I would be interested in meeting somewhere (central) maybe Tampere/Lahti/? will be free at the end of June-mid July, and also the start of August.

CiTRouille · 18th May 2010, 20:23

Not a huge turnout so far, huh? How many Civinfo members are there in Finland anyways?

C'mon, isn't anyone else visiting this beautiful country? Perfect in summer. It gets warm, but never too hot, the sun (almost) never goes down. And did I mention the roads? Small, well-kept roads winding through forests, with blue lakes (or sea, if you're in the archipelago) in the background. Stunning scenery, really. Perfect for joyful rides in a Civic! Traditional sauna, swimming, fishing, hiking, sailing, kayaking... Awesome food (think freshly caught smoked fish, rye bread, wild mushrooms and berries... yummy). And beer, of course. Anyone...?

rawwu · 18th May 2010, 20:52

Im from here

But ofcourse not many new generation civ's been sold in Finland so maybe that's the reason for low civinfo members from here... But a somekind of meeting sounds good.

CiTRouille · 20th May 2010, 18:26

Well, I'll be in Nauvo rougly between Jul 20 and Aug 20. I actually inherited an old family estate there and I (kind of struggle to) maintain it by renting out nice little cottages over the summer, next to the sea (with amenities ranging from access to sauna to wireless Internet). So there's ample room to house anyone who would be interested to come and share some "Civic-time". There are some nice places for photo shoots, barbecues, etc. Roads on the island are nice for just driving around too.

Jore · 27th May 2010, 15:23

Well, I live in Rovaniemi (although I spent more than 20 years in the Heidelberg area in Germany) and would be interested in a meeting. But unfortunately my summer vacation will end on July 18th and I'll have to spend the next three weeks in a booby hatch. (Mind you not as a patient but rather as a doctor...

)

-J.

CiTRouille · 27th May 2010, 20:10

Jore, to be honest I did not know what a booby hatch was until I just Googled it

Rovaniemi is pretty far away from Nauvo. Actually it seems pretty far away from ahem... just about anywhere! I don't suppose you would be willing to come down for perhaps just a weekend, after your summer vacation?

What about hurricane or rawwu, would you be interested in coming to Nauvo?

hurricane · 29th May 2010, 07:51

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Originally Posted by CiTRouille

Jore, to be honest I did not know what a booby hatch was until I just Googled it

Rovaniemi is pretty far away from Nauvo. Actually it seems pretty far away from ahem... just about anywhere! I don't suppose you would be willing to come down for perhaps just a weekend, after your summer vacation?

What about hurricane or rawwu, would you be interested in coming to Nauvo?

Actually Nauvo is pretty far away from everywhere else as well. I live in the south east so would prefer a more central location, but let's see what other think. Any other locations anybody?

J. Derek Riddell · 30th May 2010, 17:08

Guys, if you scheduled it for late July or early August, I'd add it to my trip to Karlstad, for the "Scandinavian meet" ...

FWH · 30th May 2010, 17:31

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Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

Guys, if you scheduled it for late July or early August, I'd add it to my trip to Karlstad, for the "Scandinavian meet" ...

Is that a promise or a threat...

J. Derek Riddell · 30th May 2010, 17:37

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Originally Posted by FWH

Is that a promise or a threat...

More like a "serious warning" ! - after all, I was born and brought up in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland - PAL !!! ...

CiTRouille · 30th May 2010, 17:59

JDR (and FWH and anyone else from across the sea for that matter), it would be awesome if you want to come as well to Finland. From that perspective I would argue that Nauvo is probably an optimal location, as it's just a (very pleasant) hour's drive away from the harbor in Turku, where the Silja or Viking Line ferry (which in and of itself is a very pleasant experience) would take you from Stockholm.

As for the date, well nothing's decided yet. If the Karlstad meet is scheduled for July 31st, then we could make it a couple of days after. If it works better for local Finns to come on a weekend, we could organize the "formal" meet on the following weekend and anyone who wants to come before and just chill in the meantime could do that. There are lots of things to do in the Turku archipelago. I'll already be there, on site, anyways.

J. Derek Riddell · 30th May 2010, 18:13

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Originally Posted by CiTRouille

JDR (and FWH and anyone else from across the sea for that matter), it would be awesome if you want to come as well to Finland. From that perspective I would argue that Nauvo is probably an optimal location, as it's just a (very pleasant) hour's drive away from the harbor in Turku, where the Silja or Viking Line ferry (which in and of itself is a very pleasant experience) would take you from Stockholm.

As for the date, well nothing's decided yet. If the Karlstad meet is scheduled for July 31st, then we could make it a couple of days after. If it works better for local Finns to come on a weekend, we could organize the "formal" meet on the following weekend and anyone who wants to come before and just chill in the meantime could do that. There are lots of things to do in the Turku archipelago. I'll already be there, on site, anyways.

That would be really "cool" - it's my vacation time, so I'm flexible - been to Sweden and Denmark several times, but never to Finland ...

p.s. - I'm actually Scottish, so don't even consider a Finnish drinking contest !!! ...

FWH · 30th May 2010, 18:25

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Originally Posted by CiTRouille

There are lots of things to do in the Turku archipelago. I'll already be there, on site, anyways.

No doubt.

There is a little restaurant on one of the islands (have to check if I can find which one) that is specialised on ribs, but does the best Irish coffee I have ever tried.

There's another place that does some of world's best burgers..

CiTRouille · 30th May 2010, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

p.s. - I'm actually Scottish, so don't even consider a Finnish drinking contest !!! ...

Well, despite appearances, I'm actually from Sweden. But that doesn't mean I will pick you up on that drinking contest. It doesn't mean either that I won't enjoy any kind of drinking companionship though

CiTRouille · 30th May 2010, 18:33

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Originally Posted by FWH

No doubt.

There is a little restaurant on one of the islands (have to check if I can find which one) that is specialised on ribs, but does the best Irish coffee I have ever tried.

There's another place that does some of world's best burgers..

Gosh, I have been coming to these islands for as long as I can remember but I couldn't tell you where those places are. Unless you mean this one: Restaurant Buffalo. There is an awesome Viking theme restaurant in Turku. I go there every summer since I discovered it. It's become a tradition.

CiTRouille · 30th May 2010, 18:35

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Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

been to Sweden and Denmark several times, but never to Finland ...

Trust me, you haven't seen it all until you've seen the Finnish archipelago!! If you're married and/or bring kids with you, it's an awesome place to visit too.

J. Derek Riddell · 30th May 2010, 18:47

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Originally Posted by CiTRouille

Trust me, you haven't seen it all until you've seen the Finnish archipelago!! If you're married and/or bring kids with you, it's an awesome place to visit too.

I'm in your hands, my friend ! ...

Married ? - gulp ! - 2 relationships behind me - 5 children - MASSIVE child support payments

...

But still, sounds very interesting !!! ...

FWH · 30th May 2010, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiTRouille

Gosh, I have been coming to these islands for as long as I can remember but I couldn't tell you where those places are. Unless you mean this one: Restaurant Buffalo.

I think that may be it!

It was several Karhus later, but it does look familiar.

I'll look for the burger place - it is SERIOUSLY good...

EDIT - might be this: Eamons

Eamons Bistro
Vi håller öppet
Dagligen
Adress
Telefon
1.6 - 31.8
9:00 - 23:00
Kyrkbacken
040-516 0913

J. Derek Riddell · 30th May 2010, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

I think that may be it!

It was several Karhus later, but it does look familiar. I'll look for the burger place - it is SERIOUSLY good...

Mmmmmmm - long way to travel for a Burger ! - but hey, "a Man's gotta do, what a Man's gotta" !!! ...

16th May 2010, 21:45	#1 (permalink)
CiTRouille Car: 2010 CTR CW Join Date: 7th February 2010 Location: Chantilly Posts: 190 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Summer meeting in Finland? Would anyone be up for a gathering in Finland this summer? I'll be driving up there from France, and stay in the Turku archipelago (Nagu-Nauvo to be precise) roughly between July 20 and August 20. I think that could be an awesome place for a Civic meeting!

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17th May 2010, 14:39	#2 (permalink)
hurricane Supporter Car: 2008 1.8i SP LHD, Milano Red Join Date: 22nd May 2008 Location: Kymenlaakso, Finland Posts: 537 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I would be interested in meeting somewhere (central) maybe Tampere/Lahti/? will be free at the end of June-mid July, and also the start of August.

18th May 2010, 20:23	#3 (permalink)
CiTRouille Thread starter Car: 2010 CTR CW Join Date: 7th February 2010 Location: Chantilly Posts: 190 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not a huge turnout so far, huh? How many Civinfo members are there in Finland anyways? C'mon, isn't anyone else visiting this beautiful country? Perfect in summer. It gets warm, but never too hot, the sun (almost) never goes down. And did I mention the roads? Small, well-kept roads winding through forests, with blue lakes (or sea, if you're in the archipelago) in the background. Stunning scenery, really. Perfect for joyful rides in a Civic! Traditional sauna, swimming, fishing, hiking, sailing, kayaking... Awesome food (think freshly caught smoked fish, rye bread, wild mushrooms and berries... yummy). And beer, of course. Anyone...?

18th May 2010, 20:52	#4 (permalink)
rawwu Supporter Car: Civic Type-Red Join Date: 25th July 2009 Location: behind a barn Posts: 136 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im from here But ofcourse not many new generation civ's been sold in Finland so maybe that's the reason for low civinfo members from here... But a somekind of meeting sounds good.

20th May 2010, 18:26	#5 (permalink)
CiTRouille Thread starter Car: 2010 CTR CW Join Date: 7th February 2010 Location: Chantilly Posts: 190 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, I'll be in Nauvo rougly between Jul 20 and Aug 20. I actually inherited an old family estate there and I (kind of struggle to) maintain it by renting out nice little cottages over the summer, next to the sea (with amenities ranging from access to sauna to wireless Internet). So there's ample room to house anyone who would be interested to come and share some "Civic-time". There are some nice places for photo shoots, barbecues, etc. Roads on the island are nice for just driving around too.

27th May 2010, 15:23	#6 (permalink)
Jore Join Date: 23rd May 2010 Location: Rovaniemi, FIN Posts: 9 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, I live in Rovaniemi (although I spent more than 20 years in the Heidelberg area in Germany) and would be interested in a meeting. But unfortunately my summer vacation will end on July 18th and I'll have to spend the next three weeks in a booby hatch. (Mind you not as a patient but rather as a doctor... ) -J.

27th May 2010, 20:10	#7 (permalink)
CiTRouille Thread starter Car: 2010 CTR CW Join Date: 7th February 2010 Location: Chantilly Posts: 190 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Jore, to be honest I did not know what a booby hatch was until I just Googled it Rovaniemi is pretty far away from Nauvo. Actually it seems pretty far away from ahem... just about anywhere! I don't suppose you would be willing to come down for perhaps just a weekend, after your summer vacation? What about hurricane or rawwu, would you be interested in coming to Nauvo?

30th May 2010, 17:08	#9 (permalink)
J. Derek Riddell [ Laird Mac Nac Feegle ] Car: 2007 1.8 'Executive' (EX) Join Date: 8th November 2007 Location: Isle of Hundvåg, Stavanger, Norway Posts: 9,232 Thanks given: 297 Thanked 1,092 Times in 822 Posts iTrader: (5)	Guys, if you scheduled it for late July or early August, I'd add it to my trip to Karlstad, for the "Scandinavian meet" ...

30th May 2010, 17:59	#12 (permalink)
CiTRouille Thread starter Car: 2010 CTR CW Join Date: 7th February 2010 Location: Chantilly Posts: 190 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	JDR (and FWH and anyone else from across the sea for that matter), it would be awesome if you want to come as well to Finland. From that perspective I would argue that Nauvo is probably an optimal location, as it's just a (very pleasant) hour's drive away from the harbor in Turku, where the Silja or Viking Line ferry (which in and of itself is a very pleasant experience) would take you from Stockholm. As for the date, well nothing's decided yet. If the Karlstad meet is scheduled for July 31st, then we could make it a couple of days after. If it works better for local Finns to come on a weekend, we could organize the "formal" meet on the following weekend and anyone who wants to come before and just chill in the meantime could do that. There are lots of things to do in the Turku archipelago. I'll already be there, on site, anyways.