I am going to Italy!!!

Chockygirl · Post by **Chockygirl** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:04 pm

Victoria;1195581 wrote: A tall Italian man?

No chance they are all little guys,, still even a pocket rocket is ok with me!

Maybe in the south there are lots of shorties,but the northern Italian men can be tall........and,did I already mention YUMMMMMMMY!?:yh_devil

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:40 pm

When are you actually leaving, Minks????

Yes, there are lots of tall Italian men!! If however you meet one and decide he's not really for you after all - here's a few things you could say...

Brutto buzzone, figlio d'una troia, non mi toccare il culo!

Please remove your hands from my rear end, you rather round person of doubtful heritage.

Fottete, mafioso spuderato!

Please leave now, you shady fellow.

But if you like him;;;;

Ti amo. Ti voglio. Ho bisogno di te. Sono pazza per te. Sei l'unico. Andiamo a letto. Senza di te non ce sole nel cielo. Se mi lasci t'amazzo! Il tuo e il piu grande che ho mai visto.

I love you. I want you. I need you. I'm mad for you. You are the only one. Let's do it. Ain't no sunshine when you're gone. I'll kill you if you leave me! Yours is the biggest one I've ever seen.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:28 am

AussiePam;1198763 wrote: When are you actually leaving, Minks????

Yes, there are lots of tall Italian men!! If however you meet one and decide he's not really for you after all - here's a few things you could say...

Brutto buzzone, figlio d'una troia, non mi toccare il culo!

Please remove your hands from my rear end, you rather round person of doubtful heritage.

Fottete, mafioso spuderato!

Please leave now, you shady fellow.

But if you like him;;;;

Ti amo. Ti voglio. Ho bisogno di te. Sono pazza per te. Sei l'unico. Andiamo a letto. Senza di te non ce sole nel cielo. Se mi lasci t'amazzo! Il tuo e il piu grande che ho mai visto.

I love you. I want you. I need you. I'm mad for you. You are the only one. Let's do it. Ain't no sunshine when you're gone. I'll kill you if you leave me! Yours is the biggest one I've ever seen.

Bravo thank you Pam hehehehe... I am leaving Sept 11

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:01 am

psst.......don't forget your stopover in Toronto, my bags are packed.:sneaky:

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:03 am

AussiePam;1198763 wrote: When are you actually leaving, Minks????

Yes, there are lots of tall Italian men!! If however you meet one and decide he's not really for you after all - here's a few things you could say...

Brutto buzzone, figlio d'una troia, non mi toccare il culo!

Please remove your hands from my rear end, you rather round person of doubtful heritage.

Fottete, mafioso spuderato!

Please leave now, you shady fellow.

But if you like him;;;;

Ti amo. Ti voglio. Ho bisogno di te. Sono pazza per te. Sei l'unico. Andiamo a letto. Senza di te non ce sole nel cielo. Se mi lasci t'amazzo! Il tuo e il piu grande che ho mai visto.

I love you. I want you. I need you. I'm mad for you. You are the only one. Let's do it. Ain't no sunshine when you're gone. I'll kill you if you leave me! Yours is the biggest one I've ever seen.
:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl Those are great Pam. :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:06 am

Odie;1199110 wrote: psst.......don't forget your stopover in Toronto, my bags are packed.:sneaky:

sweet hehehe that would be awesome. Funny I was just going to post about my stop over....

I need advice people, anyone been to Amsterdam? Before I book my flight I need to know if I should take the 7 hour stop over in Amsterdam and spend a couple hours seeing something there or take the 3 hour stop over and just hang out and pray they don't loose my luggage? I have to stop in Amsterdam both ways, coming home I am more likely to be exhausted but that would be irrelavant, I am kind of leaning towards doing a little exploring for a couple hours just to say I was there? It is going to cost me the same no matter what I do (ok I mean flight not shopping ahahaha)

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:24 am

minks;1199118 wrote: sweet hehehe that would be awesome. Funny I was just going to post about my stop over....

I need advice people, anyone been to Amsterdam? Before I book my flight I need to know if I should take the 7 hour stop over in Amsterdam and spend a couple hours seeing something there or take the 3 hour stop over and just hang out and pray they don't loose my luggage? I have to stop in Amsterdam both ways, coming home I am more likely to be exhausted but that would be irrelavant, I am kind of leaning towards doing a little exploring for a couple hours just to say I was there? It is going to cost me the same no matter what I do (ok I mean flight not shopping ahahaha)

Sorry Minks, I haven't been there before. If I were you I would take a look around. Might as well as long as you are going to be there.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:37 am

Chockygirl;1196008 wrote:

Maybe in the south there are lots of shorties,but the northern Italian men can be tall........and,did I already mention YUMMMMMMMY!?:yh_devil

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:31 pm

Get a bicycle and ride round. Take a boat along a canal. Visit a diamond factory. Check out real genever gin in a pub, pop into the Rijksmuseum and see a Rembrandt, try the special naughty cakes in one of those flower power coffeehouses...

The Internet Guide to Amsterdam

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:35 pm

AussiePam;1199185 wrote: Get a bicycle and ride round. Take a boat along a canal. Visit a diamond factory. Check out real genever gin in a pub, pop into the Rijksmuseum and see a Rembrandt, try the special naughty cakes in one of those flower power coffeehouses...

The Internet Guide to Amsterdam

Sweet thanks Pam that is what the daughter thought to, lets go sight seeing as we may never get back again and we have to stop there anyways both ends of the flight and we have the time so what the heck we are going touring in Amsterdam too whooo hoooo. (I get excited just thinking of the stamps in my passport hehehehe) I am going to check your link now thanks a million dearest.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:35 pm

Yes thanks Sunshine I think we will do that I can't wait.

Chockygirl · Post by **Chockygirl** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:01 pm

AussiePam;1198763 wrote: When are you actually leaving, Minks????

Yes, there are lots of tall Italian men!! If however you meet one and decide he's not really for you after all - here's a few things you could say...

Brutto buzzone, figlio d'una troia, non mi toccare il culo!

Please remove your hands from my rear end, you rather round person of doubtful heritage.

Fottete, mafioso spuderato!

Please leave now, you shady fellow.

But if you like him;;;;

Ti amo. Ti voglio. Ho bisogno di te. Sono pazza per te. Sei l'unico. Andiamo a letto. Senza di te non ce sole nel cielo. Se mi lasci t'amazzo! Il tuo e il piu grande che ho mai visto.

I love you. I want you. I need you. I'm mad for you. You are the only one. Let's do it. Ain't no sunshine when you're gone. I'll kill you if you leave me! Yours is the biggest one I've ever seen.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Chockygirl · Post by **Chockygirl** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:05 pm

minks;1199118 wrote: sweet hehehe that would be awesome. Funny I was just going to post about my stop over....

I need advice people, anyone been to Amsterdam? Before I book my flight I need to know if I should take the 7 hour stop over in Amsterdam and spend a couple hours seeing something there or take the 3 hour stop over and just hang out and pray they don't loose my luggage? I have to stop in Amsterdam both ways, coming home I am more likely to be exhausted but that would be irrelavant, I am kind of leaning towards doing a little exploring for a couple hours just to say I was there? It is going to cost me the same no matter what I do (ok I mean flight not shopping ahahaha)

Yes,I've been years ago as part of an European adventure.

It's really well worth a look around,and I found the Dutch folk to be very nice and helpful.

Just watch what you order at some of the coffee shops:) though I think there has been a major 'clean-up' in the past few years.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:29 pm

Chockygirl;1199702 wrote:

Yes,I've been years ago as part of an European adventure.

It's really well worth a look around,and I found the Dutch folk to be very nice and helpful.

Just watch what you order at some of the coffee shops:) though I think there has been a major 'clean-up' in the past few years.

Oh oh:-3

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:30 pm

who are you taking?:sneaky::sneaky:

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:32 pm

Odie;1199730 wrote: who are you taking?:sneaky::sneaky:

Odie hehehehehe

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:33 pm

minks;1199732 wrote: Odie hehehehehe

psst..........you can tell me, I can't keep secrets!:D

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:38 pm

Odie;1199737 wrote: psst..........you can tell me, I can't keep secrets!:D

OOOOOPS

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:45 pm

minks;1199740 wrote: OOOOOPS

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:57 am

how many more sleeps?:guitarist:guitarist

Chockygirl · Post by **Chockygirl** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:06 pm

minks;1199728 wrote: Oh oh:-3

:wah::wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:21 pm

Odie;1204447 wrote: how many more sleeps?:guitarist:guitarist

oh quite a few, I am going in september:)

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:09 pm

minks;1204689 wrote: oh quite a few, I am going in september:)

I know!:guitarist:guitarist

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:08 am

Minks - I've spent the last couple of Saturday's walking the Italian areas of Sydney. The bulk of Italian migration here was in the fifties, and of course a lot has happened since that time. Families clustered at first, then their kids became fair dinkum aussies and moved on into the general population. Still, there are areas here where Italian is still widely spoken in the streets, where the businesses are Italian, and the cafes etc. On Sunday afternoons the older people still do their walkabout (passeggiata), all done up in their best clothes, arm in arm.

I was in Haberfield on a public holiday recently and everyone was in one barn like restaurant - grandma, grandpa, the parents, the kids, babies... the food was fantastic, and I felt like I'd spent the afternoon in Italy.

Wish I could go there for real with you in September.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:45 am

How are you doing learning some Italian? You must be getting excited, it's not long until you go now.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:36 am

AussiePam;1204867 wrote: Minks - I've spent the last couple of Saturday's walking the Italian areas of Sydney. The bulk of Italian migration here was in the fifties, and of course a lot has happened since that time. Families clustered at first, then their kids became fair dinkum aussies and moved on into the general population. Still, there are areas here where Italian is still widely spoken in the streets, where the businesses are Italian, and the cafes etc. On Sunday afternoons the older people still do their walkabout (passeggiata), all done up in their best clothes, arm in arm.

I was in Haberfield on a public holiday recently and everyone was in one barn like restaurant - grandma, grandpa, the parents, the kids, babies... the food was fantastic, and I felt like I'd spent the afternoon in Italy.

Wish I could go there for real with you in September.

if it is in your schedule to be able to do so come on along Jr Minks would not mind at all. We would love to have you along

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:37 am

chonsigirl;1204946 wrote: How are you doing learning some Italian? You must be getting excited, it's not long until you go now.

I have the book Itallian for Dummies and so far I am excelling at the Dummies part.

:-5

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:42 am

minks;1205027 wrote: I have the book Itallian for Dummies and so far I am excelling at the Dummies part.

:-5

:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:57 pm

minks;1205027 wrote: I have the book Itallian for Dummies and so far I am excelling at the Dummies part.

:-5

chow Bella!:-4

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:19 am

minks;1205026 wrote: if it is in your schedule to be able to do so come on along Jr Minks would not mind at all. We would love to have you along

WOW - I'm quite touched. Grin. Maybe next year I'll manage to get across the big pond. I think, for the moment, I'm gated. But my daughter's back Down Under, and my son will be a whole lot closer in Honkers, come July, so it's not so bad.

Chockygirl · Post by **Chockygirl** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:04 pm

minks;1205027 wrote: I have the book Itallian for Dummies and so far I am excelling at the Dummies part.

:-5

:wah::wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:27 pm

there could be a side bar to this.....

as I am watching prices and stop overs and taxes and all that "shivel".... I may not be stopping over in Amsterdam, I may be stopping in London instead. Perhaps anyone from FG looking for something to do on said Saturday in London, Jr Minks and I would gladly grab a pint with anyone. I shall keep you guys informed.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:58 pm

minks;1207873 wrote: there could be a side bar to this.....

as I am watching prices and stop overs and taxes and all that "shivel".... I may not be stopping over in Amsterdam, I may be stopping in London instead. Perhaps anyone from FG looking for something to do on said Saturday in London, Jr Minks and I would gladly grab a pint with anyone. I shall keep you guys informed.

getting expensive is it Minks?

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:01 pm

we just saw angels and demons ... now suzy wants to go to rome please keep me informed on if you enjoyed your trip :-6:-6

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:47 pm

It does tend to get a bit pricey, doesn't it? We may have to rethink seeing the Giant's footsteps in Iceland or Norway. :rolleyes:We are going to be in London and I'm going to see Phantom at Her Majesty's Theater. This is especially exciting since I watched a documentary about its creation. When are you going to be in London, Minks? We'll be there 7/30 & 31 and then back again 8/12 & 8/16 & 17. I'd love to have a pint with ya.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:49 pm

Expensive yes, but all the money is saved so it is ok.

I shall keep everybody informed from Rome too.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:52 pm

farmer giles;1207927 wrote: we just saw angels and demons ... now suzy wants to go to rome please keep me informed on if you enjoyed your trip :-6:-6

Rome is FANTASTIC! A beautiful city!:-6:-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:54 pm

pinkchick;1208000 wrote: Rome is FANTASTIC! A beautiful city!:-6:-6

how long did u stay

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:02 pm

minks;1208002 wrote: how long did u stay

A whole week and then a week in Venice :-6

What an amazing trip :-4

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:09 pm

Hey Mel,

I went to Italy eons ago. My Dad, Mom and 4 aunts and uncles planned a trip to Ireland, England, Paris, Germany and Italy.

Poor Dad broke his toes ,and he couldn't go. Soooo, being the good Dad that he was, he handed me his ticket and spending money for the whole trip.:-6 Am I a lucky girl or what.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved Italy. It is a beautiful country with wonderful people. We spent time in Rome, Venice and San Marino. I think it was 8 days in total. There's so much to do in Rome that you need a good map and comfy shoes and just walk, get lost and find lots of treasures...

I especially loved Venice....what a gorgeous city. Everynight in St. Mark's Square an orchestra would play waltzes and everyone would just get up and dance in the moonlight:-6

Have a wonderful time...

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:15 pm

Aw thanks Gals, I hope to have about a week in Rome then the rest of the time in Pisa and Venice.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:59 pm

booked my flight and train passes today.

Calgary, Montreal, Rome, Venice, Pisa, Munich, Calgary.... that is flights and train whooo hoooo

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:39 pm

minks;1220942 wrote: booked my flight and train passes today.

Calgary, Montreal, Rome, Venice, Pisa, Munich, Calgary.... that is flights and train whooo hoooo

alright, cool Minks!:guitarist:guitarist

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:32 pm

minks;1220942 wrote: booked my flight and train passes today.

Calgary, Montreal, Rome, Venice, Pisa, Munich, Calgary.... that is flights and train whooo hoooo

I think you should have turned left instead of right somewhere in there - Munich ain't in Italy :wah:

All in all sound like a great trip - enjoy :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:15 am

your back from Italy and you never told Odie?:sneaky:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:03 am

BONJOURNO ALL

I am in italy as we speak, have been to rome already for 5 days and loved it, we are on day 3 in pisa, yes we held up the tower, and in a couple days we head to venice. after venice we go north to munich and fly from munich to montreal then home, i think i will have spent as much time on transportation means as i will have being tourist whooo hooo.ù

caio all will chat to you later as this is costing me euros.

huggs

>M

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:38 am

minks;1243419 wrote: BONJOURNO ALL

I am in italy as we speak, have been to rome already for 5 days and loved it, we are on day 3 in pisa, yes we held up the tower, and in a couple days we head to venice. after venice we go north to munich and fly from munich to montreal then home, i think i will have spent as much time on transportation means as i will have being tourist whooo hooo.ù

caio all will chat to you later as this is costing me euros.

huggs

>M

Bonjourno!

Glad you held up that tower, as it was about to fall!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

enjoy and watch out for the Italiano men!:D

((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:31 am

minks;1243419 wrote: BONJOURNO ALL

I am in italy as we speak, have been to rome already for 5 days and loved it, we are on day 3 in pisa, yes we held up the tower, and in a couple days we head to venice. after venice we go north to munich and fly from munich to montreal then home, i think i will have spent as much time on transportation means as i will have being tourist whooo hooo.ù

caio all will chat to you later as this is costing me euros.

huggs

>M

Make sure you see all you can and do all you can and, most of all, enjoy all you can :-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:05 pm

Oh, how exciting minks! Tell us all about your trip on your return, and lots of photos!

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:46 am

chonsigirl;1243655 wrote: Oh, how exciting minks! Tell us all about your trip on your return, and lots of photos!

fast update towers still leaning and im off to venice!