Comments on: life-changing events

By: sognatrice

sognatrice — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:23:00 +0000

Judith, they have some fires to put out first, unfortunately, but then they’re all yours. And they want to see that hat!

By: Judith reviving

Judith reviving — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:06:00 +0000

Send them up!

By: sognatrice

sognatrice — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:21:00 +0000

Tele2 is just mean. I think Giulia had that happen with her too, but with Telecom if I’m not mistaken. It’s one thing to not make broadband available, but they don’t have to taunt people on top of it.

So what you’re saying is, Rocco and Luigi have some more work to do in Umbria?

By: Judith in deepest depression

Judith in deepest depression — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:47:00 +0000

I moved here in 2000 and they promised me broadband within 2 years. It is now 2007 and they are promising me within 2 years. Tele2 called me up and said it was available and all I had to do was sign a contract. It was a lie and a trick.

By: sognatrice

sognatrice — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:17:00 +0000

Friend, well a great deal was going to have to be a given; I can’t imagine growing up where we did and then ever *overpaying* for anything. Just part of our training, I think

As for Italians and their shoes, well, let’s just say that it barely matters what you’re wearing so long as your shoes are stylin’–seriously, the women will look you up and down to check out your outfit, but their eyes hover on the shoes.

That said, of course *those* kinds of shoes wouldn’t be thrown in the washing machine anyway, but yes, even sneakers must be immaculate. Weird when you think that when I was young, I’d hate to wear sneakers that looked *too* new.

I’m pretty sure the sport cycle was just a ploy to get husbands involved in choosing a cleaning apparatus–”Look honey! Soccer clothes! This is cool!”

Or perhaps I underestimate the male consumer mind. Maybe. But I don’t think so.

By: a far away friend

a far away friend — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:06:00 +0000

Glad to hear that you got a great deal !!! I didn’t know that Italians were finicky about their shoes. Is that something I should know about???

By: sognatrice

sognatrice — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:39:00 +0000

Judith, I’m guessing this about Alice. Don’t worry, someday you’ll meet her too. I hope

By: Judith in deep jealousy

Judith in deep jealousy — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:18:00 +0000

I am not sure I can forgive you.deep jealousy

By: sognatrice

sognatrice — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:42:00 +0000

Roamer, hah! I have you all fooled if you think I went along with all this patiently! Let’s just say these two things are why I learned a lot of Italian swear words quickly

Delina, “flashclean” cracks me up. I’m almost caught up at this point–now I’m washing things that have been waiting a long, long time, just because it’s so easy!

JennieBoo, you do what you have to do–I’d be flattered

Frances, thanks. I’ve been waiting a long time for this lovely addition.

Paolo, you smart. The principle you described is our (inverse) version of “Don’t buy the cow….”

Shan, you suffer too on dial up? I’m so sorry. You’re quite a photo poster as well. Goodness we’re dedicated

Friend, nope, no special English order. In fact, I’m guessing this was the last of this model they had in the store b/c P’s friend gave us a great deal. I loved when his friend was explaining the functions, saying all the English in an Italian accent–I never get tired of that As for the shoe cycle, well, you know how particular Italians can be about those

Scarlett, photos coming soon! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Madelyne, I have to admit I’m not really in the washing routine yet. I keep kind of forgetting about the clothes being done an hour earlier, ruining the point of having a speed cycle. Sort of–knowing that they’re done for sure when I finally remember them is pretty good too. You’re so right about the time though–everything is just moving so much faster! More photos perhaps? Hmmm….

MB, never lose hope on ADSL. They had been telling me it’s coming here for 4 years, and here we are. I think I’ll get just a small vacuum to start out with (I’ve seen them for around 60-70 euros)–just something to suck up the dirt instead of swish it around.

I *hate* sweeping (notice I’m not going to even try to say *that* one in Italian)–my Italian speakers get it, right?

Thank you all so much for commenting on internet access and a washing machine. You really amaze me sometimes

By: MB

MB — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:50:00 +0000

OK, I’m really jealous of the broadband. Yep, still on dial-up here with no relief in site. And the washer’s pretty darn cool too. Much better than hand-washing. I do have a vacuum though, but no dryer. Like you, I’ve thought about getting a dryer (I hate stiff socks), but I’m afraid of what the electric would cost. Have fun with your new toys!