Post-Industrial Captain, Individual

  Ford Cortina  The picture shows a car similar to my first Ford. Ford Cortina 1968. I didn't get to drive it much because I was a minor when I owned it. The engine was a 1.2 Kent I4, the same as in Anglia.  The interior was red and there was only one wide front seat. Because of this, the car had a bit of an American car feeling  :D  I remember that for some reason, I really liked the steering wheel and the dashboard with three (or two...?) round gauges.  Before the Cortina, I had a Mazda 1300 and after the Cortina, a Datsun 180 B.  I owned the car in the mid-80s...

  Fides Hemming of Turku:  The possible canonization of Blessed Hemming has progressed. It is hoped that the canonization could take place as early as 2026.  So Finland may get another saint of its own  :)

  Ford Granada (Europe)  My second Ford was like this. The color was the same too. Ford Granada Mark II 2.0 L, model 1979.  I lived in Sweden when I bought the Granada. The year was 1988. It was my fourth car. I had previously owned a Mazda 1300 (which I crashed), a Ford Cortina (model 1968) and a Datsun 180 B (model 1974 if I remember correctly). The Datsun was the only one I drove significantly. I traded the Granada for a BMW 318i in 1989.  The car had a pleasantly soft chassis. So it was no rally car! In addition, the straight 2.0 engine of that time in a car that big was quite inefficient. But it was suitable for leisurely cruising.  In any case, it was a great car in the opinion of a poor boy from a rural area cottage. And it was nice to drive it from Sweden to my home village on summer vacation. How proud I was...  <3  :D

  Christian Democrats magazine, 2/2025:    Here you can see who are running in the municipal and regional elections in North Karelia.  Voting day is Sunday 4/13/2025. Early voting in Finland is between 4/2/2025 - 4/8/2025 and in other countries 4/2/2025 - 4/5/2025 .  Remember to vote! It's not in vain. Municipal election candidates (North Karelia): Regional election candidates (North Karelia):

  TopGear and Ford Mustang Mach-E®  Click the link above to find Ford Mustang Mach-E® tested by TopGear. Moottori and Ford Mustang Mach-E®  And on second link you can find Ford Mustang Mach-E® tested by Finnish Moottori magazine.  Some specs (2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E® Rally): Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Combined Power: 480 hp Combined Torque: 700 lb-ft Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 91.0 kWh Onboard Charger: 11.0 kW Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 150 kW Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive 60 mph: 3.3 sec 100 mph: 8.5 sec 1/4-Mile: 11.8 sec @ 113 mph 120 mph: 13.9 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.6 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 1.5 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.6 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 128 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 172 ft Braking, 100–0 mph: 350 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.84 g  Who said electric cars don't have muscle? And: who still misses gasoline cars???...

    Catholic Parishes in Finland  The Catholic Diaspora Chapel - St. Joseph's Parish Joensuu Finland. The chapel is beautiful and cozy and is located in a quiet location.  "`This is the sole Church of Christ, which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy, catholic and apostolic.´ These four characteristics, inseparably linked with each other, indicate essential features of the Church and her mission. the Church does not possess them of herself; it is Christ who, through the Holy Spirit, makes his Church one, holy, catholic, and apostolic, and it is he who calls her to realize each of these qualities."   CCC 811

    100 jokes about ford  Well, you have to be able to laugh at yourself... But do you have to be able to laugh at your car too?! :( :D :D :D

    Jubilee 2025  The theme of the Jubilee Year 2025 that has begun is hope. Pope Francis has chosen the title of his Bull declaring the Jubilee Year from the Letter to the Romans 5:5: “Spes non confundit” or “Hope is not meaningless.” The Bull is, as is typical of Pope Francis, full of gentle wisdom of the heart, which in many places beautifully transcends, for example, the culture  lines. It is also pleasantly short and easy to understand. It is good reading for all Christians and, in general, for all “people of good will,” that is, for everyone who strives for goodness and truth in their lives.

    Ford Crown Victoria  One of my favorite cars. The last traditional American Car (four-door sedan, produced in North America, full-length frame, rear-wheel drive, and a standard 4.6 V8 engine).  Maybe one day... :)

  Radio Dei  Radio Dei. "Swim deeper than the surface!" ("Ui pintaa syvemmälle!"). Finland's most well-known national Christian media.  Radio Dei has broadcast for example programs such as Catholic Quarter (Katolinen vartti). The programs can now be found on YouTube too (in Finnish): Catholic Quarter (Katolinen vartti) on YouTube (in Finnish)

  Saint Christopher  Saint Christopher pendant in my Ford's rearview mirror. Because of his help to travelers, he became the patron saint of travelers.

  Ford Fiesta VII Ichthys  My car. I've never had such a new, little-used, and in-good condition car before :) Just the right size for city driving. And it doesn't need much gas and the insurance and taxes are low.  Ford. Go Further. :) :) :)

  Catholic Church  The Diaspora Chapel, part of the Catholic St. Joseph's Parish, is beautiful and has a calming atmosphere.

    Home altar  My home altar is quite ok, even if I brag about it myself :) I put it together myself little by little from whatever I found at home or got for a reasonable price. A seamstress I know sewed the cloths, so they are the work of a professional.