Creativity has its time and place..

Creativity has its time and place..

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It is way too easy to ignore simple signs that tell you how to do it right. And they do seem to park in groups!

Pink rice

Pink rice

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How to spoil perfectly good flowing lines with tons of glassfiber. Sure the original needs bit styling, but why make it ugly?

How fucking hard can it be?!

How fucking hard can it be?!

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What else can I say?

Available

Available

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Taxi for hire..

Where have I been?

Well, I have been bit busy and really tired for the past few weeks. It’s september and it was again time to start a new semester. I still do work at the same time and have all the other things to do, so it has been a constant battle. But I think I’m finding the balance, slowly but surely..

Yes, the car crash did take it’s toll too, in many ways. I spent time trying to figure out what type of car I should go for and ended up going “smart”. Since we’re going to move to UK next fall, I decided to get a car that was as new and fuel efficient as possible, but still have enough room for all of us. This meant it had to be stationwagon.. I ended up getting a newish (still 7yrs younger than the previous!) Renault Megane stw. Funny enoguh the engine is about half the size of the Omega’s engine, but since the car is small and relatively light, it’s not that slow even though it’s no rocket. Let’s say that it’s performance is enough to keep me from crying behind the wheel.. I was tempted to go for bit more expensive and luxurious ride, but I have to keep in mind I should try to save as much money as possible for the UK move and year.

I am most likely going to get close to what I paid for the Renault when I sell it and I theught it was no use to buy the “moving/traveling car” yet. There were not too many too choose from this time and I assume there will be domething right available during the next 11 months. I am looking at a car/van/mini-van/truck that would be comfy for two people and two dogs with our luggage when we’re driving close to 3000miles. It has to have rating for a trailer that can haul some stuff there and back, plus some extra capability for the extra stuff comingback.. Currently I am thinking about Chevy conversion van (“Starcraft”), Suburban or similar. Ford Excursion is way too big for the need and it’s too expensive on top of that.. Sure enough I prefer turbo diesel engine for towing and longer trips. There also should be the obvious accessories/stuff, like AC, towing kit, roof rails, etc..

D-Ma

Smartius Minimus

Smartius Minimus

Originally uploaded by D-Ma

Well, after the asshole with his Volkswagen, this Toyota man thought it was cool to backup into the exit lane and start getting the trolley, wife and kid out of the fucking car!! I mean, what the fuck?! Why not just drive in front of the main entrance and do the shit there? Sometimes I am ashamed of being an individual representing one of the dumbest animals on the face of this earth…

Idioticus Maximus

Idioticus Maximus

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This brainiac decided to park in the middle of hotel exit-way! I took this pic from the entry lane..

Going to be away for a while.

Going to be away for a while.

Originally uploaded by D-Ma

Sorry folks, but my abscence will be extended. I got hit yesterday, the car is goner but everyone walked away with only bruises. Twisted frame, bulging floor and over all damages are worse than it looks. The passenger side rear door rammed into rear seat and the car body is quite twisted.. But as I said, everyone is ok!!

Seen in the city traffic..

Seen in the city traffic..

Originally uploaded by D-Ma

“Stadista” written with assorted Volkswagen letters (apparently OEMs) on the rear of VW Passat. It’s Helsinki cab. Stadi is a nickname for Helsinki, like Frisco, Big Apple and such. Derived from swedish word stad which means city. And Stadista then means “from Helsinki”. So, if you can’t read the cab light, you get the city from here. All cabs in greater Helsinki have their city typed in the beacon light so everyone knows when someone is eating from others’ table.

Ugly, uglier..

Ugly, uglier..

Originally uploaded by D-Ma

Spend some money to get yourself capable suv. Then add cheap step bars and even cheaper chrome wheels that are just as common as steel wheels and you get this!