Ciao a Presto!

Well, here it is, Friday night. My flight leaves at 1:27pm tomorrow. I take a quick jump to Chicago, and then around 4:30pm, I'm on my way to Rome. I land in Rome at 7:20am CET time, (that's central european time) take 6 hrs away and you'll realize that was a 9.5 hr flight. Then at 9:20am (CET) I make my last ride to Palermo.

Total time since KC equals.
KC--> Chicago: 1hr 28m
Layover: 1hr 30m

Chicago-->Rome: 9hr 30min
Layover: 1hr 25m

Rome-->Palermo: 1hr 10m

Total: 12 hr flying (rounded)
Total: 3hrs layover

The return trip? It' about 14 hrs flying. I have my smokeless tobacco ready, but I will be jonesing for a smoke when I land, believe that.

I'm finishing up packing, charging all my electronics, and cleaning around the house, so now it's just a nite of not being able to sleep and a few more hours. Not being able to sleep might be a good thing though. I will have to force myself through the adrenaline on the flight and get some then. I found out so far, Sunday night, me and Francesca will be hitting the Palermo v Fiorentina soccer match. Then Monday I'll be off to Ventimiglia for a couple days. After that, no idea.

I plan on trying to scribble down some words as the days pass, and give a full update when I return on November the 8th. Unless my buddy Alex gets the secret word indicating I am never coming back!

Ok, I need to zip up the suitcases, spend some more time harassing my dogs, and then go toss and turn in bed.

Ciao!
Domenico

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Listening to: The Weepies - Hideaway

Sorry

Sorry, I haven't updated. I have been so distracted lately, and busy, that I simply haven't had the time. And when I have, I'd rather vegetate than write.

My big announcement? The one I spaced off telling everyone, is I booked my trip to Sicily. It was sort of a last second decision. I got tired of trying to find a time-frame that worked for everyone, so I decided when for myself. Yes, you read that right, I have booked my tickets.

When am I going you ask? How about in 12 days. I leave KC on Oct 25th, and will be gone for two weeks, returning Nov the 8th. My plan is to try and write a short summary each night in a journal, then transpose it all here when I return.

What is my plan/itinerary when I get there? Don't have one! I told Ciro when I needed to be picked up from the airport, and when he needs to drop me off two weeks later.

Ok, technically, I have sent a few 'wants' to Ciro, and Francesca. I want to see Monreale, return to Castlemare del Golfo, try to do some golfing, sailing, and see a soccer game. So far I know we are travelling south to meet up with Sacha from the winery, Francesca was looking into soccer tickets, sailing depends on weather, and golf shouldn't be a problem.

Needless to say, ever since I booked the tickets, I have been sort of out of it, for lack of a better term. I feel like I didn't give myself enough time to prepare. I still have a ton to do before the day arrives. My agreed upon backup here at work, disappeared and nobody is saying where to. Well, the only one who truly knows is our manager, and she has kept the secret. So I had to try and give a crash course to someone else here, and will just cross my fingers it works out while I am gone.

I plan on bringing my camera of course, and will share pictures, and what all went down when I return, but don't be surprised if the posts are scarce leading up to the departure day.

So, I better get back to freaking out about not being ready. I just wanted to leave some sort of note for those of you wondering where I went.

Golf


Castelmare del Golfo

ciao!


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Now playing: Ben Folds - Frown Song
via FoxyTunes

Busy!

Sorry, I have gotten a couple comments, but been so busy I haven't had a chance to answer of even post.

I am glad to say the IronMan disc did in fact work when I disabled the internet connection.

I also want to recommend a new restaurant in Leawood. It is called 'NoRth' and features northern Italian food. Deliscioso!

I also have a new #2 favorite drink, a Black Russian.

1 1/2 oz Vodka
1 oz kahlua
Ice Cubes

I can't write much else today, I'm swamped.

IronMan Blue Ray update...

So I went looking for something online officially saying the disc was recalled and found this out.


"If you turn off BD-Live in the BD options menu on the PS3 it should work instantly. The reason it hangs is that waiting for BD-Live connection that it's not getting. Just answer "NO" when it asks you to connect to the internet and it should boot right into the movie options splash screen."

and...

"It's an issue with PS3 firmware. Sony should update soon and correct the problem, in the meantime go to your BD settings and disable the internet connection feature. Should bypass the flashing blue heart thing"

so, i'm going to give it another try tonight, before returning it i guess!

IronMan Blue-Ray Warning!!!

So when I left yesterday, I went by Target, to get a few things, and IronMan on blue ray.

I picked up a sweet electronic meat grill thermometer, a digital golf scorekeeper, dog treats, a couple toiletries (floss, toothpaste) and yeeeHaw IronMan on Blue Ray. I almost grabbed Goodcents to eat later, but I was too excited to get home. When I got home, I talked to my neighbor for a few minutes, let the dogs out, and opened the brown envelope package I already knew what was in. There it was my William Fitzsimmons cd!! I also got the email they promised with a link to an exclusive bonus track since I pre-ordered. I was a little let down, because the bonus track was just a reprise of one of the other songs.

I also got all three movies from Netflix, but I was most excited to watch IronMan. I ripped open the package, and threw it in the Playstation 3. It looked like it was loading up, but then sat there, and didn't do anything! So I went online, and just did a google search to see if I could find anything about the disc not working. Sure enough, apparently they recalled the Blue-Ray discs, because of problems loading........ARGGGGHHHH. Thanks Target, I'm going to print off one of the numerous websites talking about it, and go by there (AGAIN) to return it. I really wanted this on blue ray, so I haven't decided if I will exchange it for DvD, or get my money back and wait.

I moved on, and started watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall...HELLO male frontal nudity! It will be difficult to watch How I Met Your Mother next Monday, after seeing so much. I thought the movie was great though, and

Mila Kunis = HAWT,
and Kristen Bell = HAWT


I heated up some leftovers for dinner, then watched The Dog Problem, and thought it was great as well. The dog (Jimmy the Dog) was a scene stealer, and makes me want to get a third dog his size. I recommend this one, Scott Caan wrote and directed it, and he did a great job.

Today got busy here at work, so that's about all I can write today. Sorry.

ciao!


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Now playing: William Fitzsimmons - After Afterall
via FoxyTunes