Finland 100 years old!

[LasseV]

This is the day when Finland turns 100 years old. It is quite emotional day for me, which is rare. I have an utmost respect for my ancestors. They were tough, hard working and honest people. Living in Finland is sometimes quite hard and we have had quite a lot diificulties. I'm proud that they were able to make our country so good place to live. Now it is time for my generation to take the lead and work hard for good future.

Little bit of summary:

- First people arrived to Finland few thousand years ago
- Sweden did make first crusade to Finland in a year 1150 and did it make part of Sweden
- Independency in 1917
- Civil War 1918
- Winter War 1939
- Continuation War 1941-44
- Lapland War 1944-45

So yeah, take a pint with me to celebrate this day?

[justinio]

Happy Birt....

I've started so I'll Finnish.

Happy Birthday!



I'll just grab my coat then....

[LasseV]

justinio said:

Happy Birt....

I've started so I'll Finnish.

Happy Birthday!



I'll just grab my coat then....

Haha

Now take a pint !

[Jinx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHsoEAAMZU

All together now!

[Benni]

For celebrating, you need the official hymn, what else :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ygdAiDxKfI

I salute Finland for having the most Top Fuel Nitromethane Drag Racers in relation to general population.

[Zetec-S]

Hyvää syntymäpäivää!

[GetCarter]

My house is made of Finnish wood, and was built by folk from Lapland, so ta, and happy birthday, good job!

[PowerslideSWE]

Grandma was born in Finland, moved to Sweden aged 6, thus making me part Finnish.

Happy birthday to our brethren to the east!

[LasseV]

PowerslideSWE said:

Grandma was born in Finland, moved to Sweden aged 6, thus making me part Finnish.

Happy birthday to our brethren to the east!

Thanks mate!

[Yipper]

Good at motor racing and rallying. As the old saying goes -- if you wanna win, hire a Finn.

[valiant]

Remember to check the post. Should have a card from the Queen in there somewhere.

[grumbledoak]

Happy Birthday Finland.

[Darryl247W]

Happy Birthday.

Thanks for
Nightwish
Stratovarius
Johanna Kurkela
Laura Narhi
Olli Lindholm
Sunrise Avenue

Edited by Darryl247W on Wednesday 6th December 19:39

[The Mad Monk]

Good Luck!

Reasonably serious question(s).

What was it called before Finland?

Did the Swedes just call it Sweden?

When did the Swedes release Finland (or whatever)?

No. No. I'll get the next round of drinks.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

He's nae finished, he's ainly 28!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvreCDC61Zw

[Bollycerb]

Happy centenary! I was born there and visited last year for the first time since 1966! Fantastic place.!!!

[LasseV]

The Mad Monk said:

Good Luck!

Reasonably serious question(s).

What was it called before Finland?

Finland

Did the Swedes just call it Sweden?

No. Sweden-Finland
When did the Swedes release Finland (or whatever)?

1809 when russians did invade Finland

No. No. I'll get the next round of drinks.

Thanks mate!

[poo at Paul's]

You lot seem to like a ruck, don't you?

[LasseV]

poo at Paul's said:

You lot seem to like a ruck, don't you?

What it means?

[Vaud]

Reminds me of one of my favourite words.

"Sisu"

"Sisu is a unique Finnish concept. It is a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. Sisu is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain that courage. It is a word that cannot be fully translated."

Happy 100 years young.