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Re: Only in Vermont [1 Attachment]

 

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Did you taste it yet? ?What are the ingredients? ?Aunt Lonie


On Feb 22, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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A shoutout to Laura! I found this jelly at the food pantry I work at. It was deemed inappropriate to give to a client so I made a donation for it. I never thought I'd see beer jelly.




Steve Ruggieri
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Only in Vermont

 

A shoutout to Laura! I found this jelly at the food pantry I work at. It was deemed inappropriate to give to a client so I made a donation for it. I never thought I'd see beer jelly.




Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558
Re: Barcelona, Seville & Rome Booked

 

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Hey Pete,

In case no one else tells you, it's best to grab any sleep you can on flight to Spain. Once there do not take a nap. ?Try to stay awake until it's bedtime there. Your body will adjust quicker to time zone changes. ?Enjoy. Sounds like a great trip.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558

On Feb 21, 2017, at 09:42, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Sounds wonderful, Pete, and a bargain. Unfortunately, I will probably have left Rome before you arrive. Once my plans are solid, I'll let you know if there's a chance to meet somewhere. Would be fun.


Your Spanish should help a lot in Italy, but you will pick up some Italian along the way. "Dov'e?" (where is) will be useful.

Give us an account when your return.

Love, Elaine


On Feb 21, 2017, at 10:32 AM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Steph and I just booked our short 10 day Italy/Spain trip. We're departing Philadelphia on 9/30 at 7pm, arriving in Barcelona the next morning. We'll be staying 2 nights in Barcelona at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper hotel. Next is a travel by rail to Seville where we'll stay 3 nights at NH Collection Sevilla. A short 1 hour flight to Madrid, then another short one to Rome and there we'll be staying 3 nights at Hotel Ariston. This only cost $4000 total for 2 people. Crazy. Bumping up to 1st class would be double the price so I'll just drink a lot on the trans-continental flights.?


I received the phrase book from Elaine. Thank you. I've also downloaded some language videos on You Tube but all of the Italian words are so close to Spanish that I already speak it might be hopeless and I'll stick to English and Spanish.


pete
Communication on trip

 

Pete. Spanish, English, Italian..... no problem. Many Italian clerks, waiters,etc love to practice their English and tourists like to practice their Italian. Result? All parties have a good laugh.
Pete's September plans

 

Hi Pete. Sounds good to me . Happy you are going on a guided tour. I wish I could make another trip to Italy. If this a duplicate just ignore the other one. I can't seem to use my smartphone very well. So I am using my iPad even for texting.
On my smartphone I signed up for 200 minutes. Didn't realize how fast I would use them. If I go over that amount they put me on a different level and the cost goes up. On my iPad with WiFi I am not limited and there is no extra charge.

Hope you and Elaine can meet in Rome. And give us a report and pictures of you and Stephanie enjoying the sites.
Re: Barcelona, Seville & Rome Booked

 

Sounds wonderful, Pete, and a bargain. Unfortunately, I will probably have left Rome before you arrive. Once my plans are solid, I'll let you know if there's a chance to meet somewhere. Would be fun.

Your Spanish should help a lot in Italy, but you will pick up some Italian along the way. "Dov'e?" (where is) will be useful.

Give us an account when your return.

Love, Elaine


On Feb 21, 2017, at 10:32 AM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Steph and I just booked our short 10 day Italy/Spain trip. We're departing Philadelphia on 9/30 at 7pm, arriving in Barcelona the next morning. We'll be staying 2 nights in Barcelona at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper hotel. Next is a travel by rail to Seville where we'll stay 3 nights at NH Collection Sevilla. A short 1 hour flight to Madrid, then another short one to Rome and there we'll be staying 3 nights at Hotel Ariston. This only cost $4000 total for 2 people. Crazy. Bumping up to 1st class would be double the price so I'll just drink a lot on the trans-continental flights.?


I received the phrase book from Elaine. Thank you. I've also downloaded some language videos on You Tube but all of the Italian words are so close to Spanish that I already speak it might be hopeless and I'll stick to English and Spanish.


pete
Barcelona, Seville & Rome Booked

 

Steph and I just booked our short 10 day Italy/Spain trip. We're departing Philadelphia on 9/30 at 7pm, arriving in Barcelona the next morning. We'll be staying 2 nights in Barcelona at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper hotel. Next is a travel by rail to Seville where we'll stay 3 nights at NH Collection Sevilla. A short 1 hour flight to Madrid, then another short one to Rome and there we'll be staying 3 nights at Hotel Ariston. This only cost $4000 total for 2 people. Crazy. Bumping up to 1st class would be double the price so I'll just drink a lot on the trans-continental flights.?


I received the phrase book from Elaine. Thank you. I've also downloaded some language videos on You Tube but all of the Italian words are so close to Spanish that I already speak it might be hopeless and I'll stick to English and Spanish.


pete
Re: Happy Birthday Jane

 


That's right!? For weeks ahead they are deluged with advertisements for Valentine gifts.? Can't possibly sneak up on them.? Happy Birthday!??? Love, Dorothy


From: "Jane Satterthwaite jcshynes@... [lafamigliaruggieri]"
To: lafamigliaruggieri@...
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [lafamigliaruggieri] Happy Birthday Jane

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I am a mother of sons and am still married - they are thrilled to have Vday as my birthday - impossible to forget!

Happy Valentine's to all the lovers out there!


On Feb 14, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Paul Andriole pandriole@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Sometimes when birthdays are on special days you get "shorted". Hope not & happy birthday!


On Feb 14, 2017, at 10:26 AM, "'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri]" <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Hi. Jane. Have a "hearty" birthday. Lucky you, birthday plus Valentine gifts. Love, Aunt Lonie
Re: Happy Birthday Jane

 

I am a mother of sons and am still married - they are thrilled to have Vday as my birthday - impossible to forget!

Happy Valentine's to all the lovers out there!


On Feb 14, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Paul Andriole pandriole@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Sometimes when birthdays are on special days you get "shorted". Hope not & happy birthday!


On Feb 14, 2017, at 10:26 AM, "'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri]" <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Hi. Jane. Have a "hearty" birthday. Lucky you, birthday plus Valentine gifts. Love, Aunt Lonie
Re: Happy Birthday Jane

 

Sometimes when birthdays are on special days you get "shorted". Hope not & happy birthday!


On Feb 14, 2017, at 10:26 AM, "'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri]" <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Hi. Jane. Have a "hearty" birthday. Lucky you, birthday plus Valentine gifts. Love, Aunt Lonie
Happy Birthday Jane

 

Hi. Jane. Have a "hearty" birthday. Lucky you, birthday plus Valentine gifts. Love, Aunt Lonie
Re: Lion

 

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I have seen clips of the movie on TV. ?I didn't know it took place in India. ?Thanks


On Feb 4, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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We saw the movie Lion yesterday. It was a very powerful and moving story based on a memoir. Lonnie, I couldn't stop thinking of Eapen while watching the scenes of his homeland.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558
Lion

 

We saw the movie Lion yesterday. It was a very powerful and moving story based on a memoir. Lonnie, I couldn't stop thinking of Eapen while watching the scenes of his homeland.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558
Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

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I'm w steve, I'd ?skip Teramo too on a tight itinery...

JLR

On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Pete,

If only three days in Italy, let alone Rome, I'd skip Terramo. ?This sounds like a fairly regimented/organized itinerary. You will absorb so much from them that abandoning their plans can lead to a frustrating loss of the package they are offering. ?Relax and enjoy.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558

On Jan 30, 2017, at 14:43, 'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Pete. ?Wish I could tag along. ?Mom and I were in Spain in 1954.....Madrid and Barcelona, not Seville. ?Barcelona was neat, lots to see and eat. ?Probably a lot of changes since then but the bullfight rings, old historic places have not. ?Glad you are going. ?We expect a full report and pictures when you return. ?Bon Voyage! ?Aunt Lonie

When are you going?


On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Peter, I've been to Rome seven times and Barcelona once; never Seville. How are you traveling from Spain to Rome?


Fay and Daniel know Spain. So glad you're going. You'll love it. ?Elaine

On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:11 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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I'm looking at a 10 day trip to these three locations. I think there is 3 days in Rome, would you recommend a side trip to Terramo? Has anyone been to Seville?

Pete


Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

Pete

On my first trip to Italy I was privileged to have Both Lonie and Elaine as my guides.
I learned so much and ?we managed to navigate the countryside in our rental car. The cities and toll roads were a bit more challenging! We had a blast!

When Drue and I toured Italy we rented a car and saw many of the cities and towns I saw with Lonie and Elaine but we had 3 weeks of travel so we covered a lot more territory.
This fall we took a guided tour of Sicily and the south of Italy. ?There were 35 people in our group and it was fantastic ! ?I loved not having to plan every move or think about timing ,meals ,routes and accommodation etc. ?
Elaine's best advice was not to go during tourist season. Who wants to deal with crowds or lines


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From: Ruggieris
To: Ruggieris
Sent: January 30, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [lafamigliaruggieri] Rome, Barcelona and Seville
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Yeah, Pete. ?I agree with Steve and ?Elaine. ? Teramo is not the easiest place to get to by public transportation, even driving a rented car can be tricky. Leaving your group would cause a lot of problems. ?I do think when one goes to foreign countries for the first time, especially for 10 days, a guided tour is the best way to go so you don't miss important places and info. ?Keep me informed. ?And I am happy to assume your medical problems are stable which enables you to go. ?Aunt Lonie


On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:56 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Good advice, Steve. I second it. Elaine


On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Pete,

If only three days in Italy, let alone Rome, I'd skip Terramo. ?This sounds like a fairly regimented/organized itinerary. You will absorb so much from them that abandoning their plans can lead to a frustrating loss of the package they are offering. ?Relax and enjoy.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558

On Jan 30, 2017, at 14:43, 'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Pete. ?Wish I could tag along. ?Mom and I were in Spain in 1954.....Madrid and Barcelona, not Seville. ?Barcelona was neat, lots to see and eat. ?Probably a lot of changes since then but the bullfight rings, old historic places have not. ?Glad you are going. ?We expect a full report and pictures when you return. ?Bon Voyage! ?Aunt Lonie

When are you going?


On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Peter, I've been to Rome seven times and Barcelona once; never Seville. How are you traveling from Spain to Rome?


Fay and Daniel know Spain. So glad you're going. You'll love it. ?Elaine

On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:11 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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I'm looking at a 10 day trip to these three locations. I think there is 3 days in Rome, would you recommend a side trip to Terramo? Has anyone been to Seville?

Pete






Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

It's all fantastic! Rome, the eternal city. Big statue of Christopher Columbus by the port in Barcelona (best I've seen). And, yeah, see the opera while you're in Seville. It's funny.


On Jan 30, 2017, at 6:36 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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We're looking at Costco's website and they have some great deals. I think the order would be Philadelphia to Rome, Rome to Barcellona by air, Barcellona to Seville by train, then Seville-to-philadelphia by air.?


We thought about doing all 10 days in Italy but neither of us speak Italian and we both speak passable Spanish, so we thought it might be nice to do Spain.

I don't know much about Seville other than the Opera with the Barber, and the fact Columbus is buried there. But it looks really beautiful.?
Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

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Pete. ?You don't have to speak Italian. ?Hotel clerks, waiters, etc. love to practice speaking English with you and since you both speak Spanish you will easily pick up Italian phrases you need. Aunt Lonie


On Jan 30, 2017, at 6:36 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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We're looking at Costco's website and they have some great deals. I think the order would be Philadelphia to Rome, Rome to Barcellona by air, Barcellona to Seville by train, then Seville-to-philadelphia by air.?


We thought about doing all 10 days in Italy but neither of us speak Italian and we both speak passable Spanish, so we thought it might be nice to do Spain.

I don't know much about Seville other than the Opera with the Barber, and the fact Columbus is buried there. But it looks really beautiful.?
Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

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Yeah, Pete. ?I agree with Steve and ?Elaine. ? Teramo is not the easiest place to get to by public transportation, even driving a rented car can be tricky. Leaving your group would cause a lot of problems. ?I do think when one goes to foreign countries for the first time, especially for 10 days, a guided tour is the best way to go so you don't miss important places and info. ?Keep me informed. ?And I am happy to assume your medical problems are stable which enables you to go. ?Aunt Lonie


On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:56 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Good advice, Steve. I second it. Elaine


On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Pete,

If only three days in Italy, let alone Rome, I'd skip Terramo. ?This sounds like a fairly regimented/organized itinerary. You will absorb so much from them that abandoning their plans can lead to a frustrating loss of the package they are offering. ?Relax and enjoy.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558

On Jan 30, 2017, at 14:43, 'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Pete. ?Wish I could tag along. ?Mom and I were in Spain in 1954.....Madrid and Barcelona, not Seville. ?Barcelona was neat, lots to see and eat. ?Probably a lot of changes since then but the bullfight rings, old historic places have not. ?Glad you are going. ?We expect a full report and pictures when you return. ?Bon Voyage! ?Aunt Lonie

When are you going?


On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Peter, I've been to Rome seven times and Barcelona once; never Seville. How are you traveling from Spain to Rome?


Fay and Daniel know Spain. So glad you're going. You'll love it. ?Elaine

On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:11 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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I'm looking at a 10 day trip to these three locations. I think there is 3 days in Rome, would you recommend a side trip to Terramo? Has anyone been to Seville?

Pete






Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

We're looking at Costco's website and they have some great deals. I think the order would be Philadelphia to Rome, Rome to Barcellona by air, Barcellona to Seville by train, then Seville-to-philadelphia by air.?

We thought about doing all 10 days in Italy but neither of us speak Italian and we both speak passable Spanish, so we thought it might be nice to do Spain.

I don't know much about Seville other than the Opera with the Barber, and the fact Columbus is buried there. But it looks really beautiful.?
Re: Rome, Barcelona and Seville

 

Good advice, Steve. I second it. Elaine

On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Steve Ruggieri sjrugged@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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Pete,

If only three days in Italy, let alone Rome, I'd skip Terramo. ?This sounds like a fairly regimented/organized itinerary. You will absorb so much from them that abandoning their plans can lead to a frustrating loss of the package they are offering. ?Relax and enjoy.

Steve Ruggieri
414-630-2558

On Jan 30, 2017, at 14:43, 'Melanie R. Eapens ' mreapen@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Pete. ?Wish I could tag along. ?Mom and I were in Spain in 1954.....Madrid and Barcelona, not Seville. ?Barcelona was neat, lots to see and eat. ?Probably a lot of changes since then but the bullfight rings, old historic places have not. ?Glad you are going. ?We expect a full report and pictures when you return. ?Bon Voyage! ?Aunt Lonie

When are you going?


On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Elaine Ruggieri elaineruggieri@... [lafamigliaruggieri] <lafamigliaruggieri@...> wrote:

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Peter, I've been to Rome seven times and Barcelona once; never Seville. How are you traveling from Spain to Rome?


Fay and Daniel know Spain. So glad you're going. You'll love it. ?Elaine

On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:11 PM, lancaster505@... [lafamigliaruggieri] wrote:

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I'm looking at a 10 day trip to these three locations. I think there is 3 days in Rome, would you recommend a side trip to Terramo? Has anyone been to Seville?

Pete






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