Ashtray rocks in Helsinki

Just about 15 minutes before I met Alexander, he had an argument with a waitress (this part of the story I was told by someone, haven’t witnessed that moment myself, as I came a bit later on the scene). It all happened in Scheiwijck, one of Alexander’s favorite ‘brown’ pubs in Beverwijk. As far as I can remember, this is how the story went.

He was standing outside on a terrace (the outside smokers area), having a chat with a few guys. The moment the waitress gave the ashtrays to two other guys, a whole trouble begun:

Alexander: Hmmm, and where is my ashtray?
Waitress: You can use those two together.
Alexander: No we can’t.
Waitress: Why not?
Alexander: Because there are 3 of us, and you gave us only 2 ashtrays, both ashtrays you gave to THEM …to be more precise! I have none. So, if I now move my arm left or right a whole night, I might suffer from RSI later on in my life, and I don’t like that idea.
Waitress: Oh God, what a crap!
Alexander: Listen, it’s not a crap. Think about it for a while. Wait, don’t think at all, you better give me an ashtray right now.
Waitress: No, I won’t!
Alexander: And who’s gonna then pay my medical costs when things go wrong?
Waitress: Don’t dramatize things like this, I don’t have a time for it.
Alexander: No, no, no… you just don’t get it. You’re supposed to have time for it. That’s what I pay you for. Or you otherwise better go and work for the ministry. But I shall warn you, you won’t like it there. They are all idiots. Now, give me my ashtray please.
Waitress: I said I won’t. You’re being unreasonable.
Alexander: No, I’m not. The only unreasonable things come from the politics. Look where they brought us. I’m supposed to sit at the bar, not outside freezing… it’s bad for your health too. Now, if you don’t mind..
Waitress: NO!
Alexander: Alright, if you have to be that stubborn, I can be stubborn as well. I think I’ll now keep bugging you all night.

Waitress (obviously angry) leaves the scene and comes back a half minute later, with an ashtray, WITH ME in her hands to be more precise. That’s the first time I saw Alexander (and I decided to stay with him ever since).

Waitress: Here is your damn ashtray!
Alexander: Please, have respect for ashtrays!
Waitress: And take her with you on your goddamn world travel!
Alexander: Oh, I definitely will, and you know what? I’ll bring her back too!
Waitress: Perhaps you should. That ashtray is our property.
Alexander: Not anymore. Now she’s mine. Perhaps you should work for the ministry after all. They might even like you there.

Waitress rolled with her eyes once more and left the scene… That night Alex brought me to his home and put me in his make-up suitcase. The most wonderful and glamorous bedroom I’ve ever had.

So, that’s how I met my dear Alex. And now we’re together in Helsinki. I think I’m in love with this guy!
All right, let’s explore Helsinki now.

Rock party night in Helsinki

Last night Alex and I were invited to the premiere of the horror movie: “Black Blooded Brides of Satan”, but we didn’t go, because the move has no English subtitles yet, which is kinda strange, as the movie title suggests the movie is English spoken… which is certainly not the case. However, we did visit the movies cast crew afterparty. Great place, there were also 3 bands performing. One of them was called: “Cold Cold Ground”, named after Tom Waits (same titled) song.

Cold Cold Ground, video. Check them out: www.coldcoldground.com

Alex and I were both impressed by the band, so we decided to get on the picture with the bands singer.

Alex, Cold Cold Ground singer and me.

Ain’t this guy great?! Just as great as Pete Burns!!! With a super cool make-up and bodypaint on his face and body. God, I’m so happy Alex took me to this place.

Later on, after a few “expensive” drinks, we said good bye to all the folks here and went together with Linda, the girl at whose place we’re staying for 7 days (I think Alex mentioned he’s gonna write a short story about her too) to another pub.

The pub called “Pulmu Baari”. Our roommate Duke happened to be there, playing some cool music too. He also hold me in his hand for a while. For the moment I felt like I was gonna melt. But I fortunately didn’t. I got warm in my heart in stead and stayed for the rest solid.

Duke (singing/vocals + guitar) with his band: The Rock Delusion. Check them out: www.myspace.com/therockdelusion

I think I’m now the happiest traveling ashtray in this whole damn world. As the matter of fact, I think I’m the only traveling ashtray in this world at the moment - and perhaps ever - as far as I know it at least.

Soon I think I’ll send a greeting card to a Dutch minister Klink.

Linda and her friend, holding me together.

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