http://www.saunatimes.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:56:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's a link to yesterday's article in the Washington Post. For those not registered I copied, pasted here: At Finnish Embassy, the heat is on Kari Mokko, press secretary and spokesman of the Embassy of Finland. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) By Jason Horowitz Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, March 18, 2010 On a recent ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/03/19/finnish-embassy-washington-dc/ Seth Godin is one of my favorite current writers.  He applies metaphors in a way that makes me smile.  He's from my home town, Buffalo NY, and I like to think he has gained insight and wisdom from our common humble origins. His metaphor on change and revolution is exactly the ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/03/19/sauna-and-revolving-doors/ March 14, 2010.  Who would believe it? Ah, outdoor shower: welcome back, and about a few weeks early to boot!  I laid out my garden hose in the spring sun, softening it up, then hooked it up to my backyard shower.  Happy to report that even in a cold climate like ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/03/15/backyard-sauna-first-outdoor-shower-of-the-season/ Members of the Twin Cities Sauna Society.... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/03/12/monkey-sauna/ A few excerpts from his 1979 book: Time:  "The sauna was not built for saving time, but for spending it well." Honesty:  "Perhaps the setting is conducive to honesty and getting at the bare facts of an issue: rank and status disappear with the clothing, and one must communicate simply as one ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/27/the-sauna-is-by-bernard-hillila-book-review/ My 8x12 sauna plan assumes a wood, not concrete floor. 2x6 green rim joists. 2x6 green studs at 16" or 24" on center. 3/4" subfloor,  et voila. Stephen, I know your sauna has a cement slab, and i've built a couple saunas with a cement slab base (which could be ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/21/outdoor-sauna-cement-or-wood-foundation/ For a great 3D blueprint of an awesome mobile sauna or backyard stationary sauna design, click here. The intention is to get folks to try out a real sauna at some special events.  Plus the Mobile Authentic Finnish Sauna will be available for folks to try out in their own backyards ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/11/wheeling-around-the-mobile-sauna/ At the mobile sauna yesterday, we had good effect with an international/reggae/African play list.  Nothing Ragga and Rough, but more ambient dub (King Tubby, Thievery Corporation) with a mix of African (Amadou & Mariam, Fela Kuti).  When at the sauna controls, choosing instrumental music, and (or music where one doesn't ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/07/build-your-own-sauna-playlist/ Authentic Wood Burning Sauna to visit Uptown, Minneapolis February 6-7, 2010. Old Chicago Uptown, bar sponsor for the The City of Lakes Loppet Cross Country Ski Festival, is excited to offer up the use of an authentic Finnish sauna to racers, sauna enthusiasts, plumbers, pipe fitters and and spectators in conjunction ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/04/the-mobile-sauna-old-chicago-feb-4-2010/ My good (virtual so far) friend Stephen built his own sauna in North Carolina.  Watch through his video. It's a great sauna, wonderful aesthetics and touches: slate patio walkway, nestled amongst foliage, and a great outdoor shower. Note Stephen's OSHA approved sandals: http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/