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Done a full day's mushing today. 40kms. Done 20kms, then got to the kota which is at the half way point. Everyone, human and canine got a rest and some food. Dogs first. Then did the other 20kms back again. 6 hour day, about £500 each. And after 'working' as a husky kennels last month, and seeing how much actual work it is, that's a decent price. I'd pay it again tomorrow, but they only do the full day once or twice a month.

I can handle extreme cold temperatures better, than extreme hot, that's for sure! I'd rather have had the -35, than +35. But it's a respectable -22 now, much more pleasant, no cold nipping the skin on your face. Even the Finn were running about with plasters on their nose and cheeks to stop frostbite. Though being from Northern Ireland, I just wore a balaclava, second nature to me We'll be in Thailsnd in 3weeks, so yea, from -30 to +30. But I don't get too hot 20metres under the water at Phi Phi, as you know

Done a 6km hike up Kuer fell this morning. Was magical. And even better, lots of Tykky trees, despite the big storm a few weeks ago blowing the snow off the trees. The sun rose as well, first time in weeks. So Polar Night (Kaamos) is over. -36. Though started to snow, so temperature will rise a bit.

I'm just obsessed with teams that play in hoops 😂

Tell him you're a personal friend of @galenkia Show him the video as proof, and if it happens again, he'll have to deal with him about it! Sorted!

-33 today. Which was actually warmer than -39 Friday and Saturday. Flights are suspended to where i was going, can't de-ice under -34. But absolutely brilliant, after the faff getting there. Finnair brilliant making it happen. As long as you have the proper extreme weather clothing, and be sensible like no snowmobiling, you'll survive 😉 How beautiful is nature, especially in this weather. @maipenrai probably say this is shorts and t-shirt weather for him 😆

Packing! The cold weather bag again, going to see Tykky trees! There's only about a 3 week window in a year, where you can see proper Tykky trees in Finnish Lapland, and this is it, and a couple of Finnish mates i have got to know have confirmed they're good just now. They remind me of something you'd see in a sci fi movie on some strange Planet.

Don't be sad that's it's over, just be happy that it happened at all ...

It already is a caption, the head is of possibly our worst signing ever, who scored twice against the enemy yesterday, hence him now being a hero, lauded as the the 2nd coming of Brazilian Ronaldo, except he's Portuguese. Whilst the natives are threatening the kill their board, and burn the place to the ground! Keep up ffs! Choon WhatsAppVideo2026-01-03at16_05_47.mp4.56579e687606de322b547579b457e90a.mp4

Danny, Danny Rohl. Danny, Danny Rohl. Always loved Boney M

Some new striker we have, bargain 8million from Everton Half decent transfer window here, we'll win the league. Incredible considering where we were with that Prick, Martin. We must be short odds now. Every c**t knows Hearts won't win it, though they might get 2nd

I hear you. And of course as sad as it is, i will feel the exact same when i Dad passes, and i know he will as well.

I actually meant to post that as a 'play' on your user name in the 'Welcome' thread. No idea what happened, but seemed to work out okay. PS - Don't be engaging much with the board member @galenkia, as then you really would be the king of misfortune, if you get my drift!

You sound a lucky guy!

Be the January new year's resolutioners, give it 3 weeks max, back to normal.

c**t! Sherriff of Nottingham should have beheaded him!

https://loyaltylobby.com/2025/12/30/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-oneworld-lounge-crawl-oman-jal-cathay-qatar-finnairs-designated-miracle/?omhide=true Decent read, quite in-depth, plenty of pics etc. His conclusion - Conclusion (John’s Take) I have visited all these lounges at Suvarnabhumi Airport numerous times. My personal preference if I am in business is to go to the Qatar Airways lounge if it is open. For Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members in economy or premium economy, I would choose the Cathay Pacific lounge. The Oman Air lounge has been a Priority Pass favorite for its 24-hour access, but nowadays only the Miracle and Coral lounges can accommodate pass-eligible passengers. What is your take on these five lounges in Bangkok? Please leave your comments below.

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13 to Lapland again. Can't bothered working out the rest, but Thailand Feb Thailand July Egypt Oct, Lapland Feb 2027 Lapland March 2027 So far ...

I've done 1 hour transfer connections in Helsinki a few times now, never had a problem. Flight was delayed going a couple of weeks ago, 45mins delay as some knob left a power banks in his checked luggage which had to be taken off. Anyways, once on, the delay only showed 12 mins, so they obviously ensure more time than they need for such incidents. And as soon as I got on, my screen (normal economy class, 3 hour flight) told me that my connecting flight would be held. Not that it needed to be it in the end, plenty time before even boarding. I like Finnair, and Helsinki is a nice, easily navigated airport. I'll be flying them again in 2 weeks, Heathrow to Kittila via Helsinki, with a 1 hour transit time.

That's insider trading, are you trying to get me the jail!

It's pretty simple, i'm arriving in a few weeks!

Husky farm, just beautiful.

It's Kaamos here, which is Polar Night. The sun doesn't rise at all, but it's a beautiful time, some of the colours the sky throws are incredible. I've been truely blessed to not only see the 'blue moment' as the Finns call it, to this morning's more red skyline. Both pics were taken at about 11am, a day apart. Neither of them do any justice at all to what actually unfolded, they were stunning to see.

Just on the porch of my snowy wilderness log cabin, having a coffee, admiring Mother Nature.