Yes, in a few hours… it begins. Mandated by Finnish state, your favorite Finn (note: this means me) will be leaving for Kontioranta, also known as Gona Beach, for the next six months. This naturally will interfere with proper Doping, but I’ll be posting the next time on Straight Dope two weeks from now, when I (should) get on a weekend leave… or earlier if I happen to suffer a complete mental crackdown.
Adios.
Good luck, serve your people and be safe.
How come you get to be the favourite Finn?
That aside, good luck.
~ Finn
NB Usually I don’t sign posts with my real name, but I thought that if I didn’t make an exception this time, that first sentence might be a little confusing.
Hahaa! Congratulations. Six months ain’t that bad. Boyfriend o’Mine enjoyed a whole yar of SA-Int hospitality and just got out last Friday.
Seriously, voimia vaan sinne. Ei kande spennaa. 
I guess I missed out on a great experience, as I left Finland when I was 16.
Onnee vaan ja turpiin!!!
Koeta kestää!
You are the lightning bolt of freedom, the edge of the sword of democracy, a shining hero to the oppresed victims of despots and tyrants…
Take care and be safe, Kantalooppi. Best of luck.
And Dinaroozie, you’ll always be my favorite Finn! 