Should I rent a car before I get to Italy? Why?

And I hope he puts that cigarette out before getting onto the plane!

Ssssh, dagnabbit.

What are you doing up, ellpus, it it 1 in the morning here. That makes it.... what, 10 am for you? Have you had bisquits yet?

MARGO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prince and Margo!! smile...

ok, enough of that, I need to go sleep.

Bisquits? I have had three slices of toast, two cups of coffee and a brisk walk with the dog (gloooooorious day here), ........we dont hang around over here in the civilised world, y'know.

Goodnight Osso.

If Kicky will arrive tomorrow-Saturday- Italy will embrace him with the normal craziness.

Air traffic controllers will be on strike between noon and 4pm, ground personal will be on strike too.

I hope his flight will be in earlier- most flights from the US are in early in the morning.

Oh jesus, my flight arrives at 12:25 PM! So what the hell am I supposed to do?

Lord Ellpus, thank you very much for that incredibly gracious offer, but I talked to the people at British air and they said they sell flights like this all the time and people actually make it somehow. I think we'll be okay.

Kicky! I just wanted to say enjoy your trip! I am so jealous! Take me with you??

Thanks, Bella! I wish I could jam you in my suitcase and have you pop out of it naked on arrival in Venice!

So seriously, what the hell am I supposed to do if all these jokers are on strike? In Venice we have to take some kind of boat though...is that going to be f***ed up too?

Damn...I knew I should have lost those 5 lbs......now there isn't any chance.

Either way, have fun and don't let the evil strikers ruin your trip!

Go, Kicky! Just go! You'll figure it out when you get there!


(That's my motto for life.)

But Eva, I want to have a plan, or some inside information so that I can beat the other vacationers to the punch! Hehehe...I'm so damn competitive.

Aaah screw it, I'm sure we'll figure something out.

Thanks again, Bella!

You know kicky, when you're back from Italy and re-read
this thread, you probably will ask yourself:" WHy the hell
did I worry so much?"

Have a great vacation and bring lots of pictues back!

Thanks, CJ. I'm sure you're right.

Kicky- don't worry too much- things will take just a bit longer. Time for esspresso and grappa.

This is what I could find so far

ITALY - STRIKE UPDATE
13-5-05 May 13th 2005: 4 hours nationwide air strike (1200 - 1600) of Enav flight controllers. May 17th 2005: Pilots for Meridiana Airlines belonging to the APM-UP union have called for a national 24 hour strike on May 17, 2005.May 18th 2005: despite a serious violation of Italian Laws concerning strikes, Sult union confirmed 24 hours nationwide air strike of Alitalia flight assistants. If strike will occur, expected Alitalia flights disruption nationwide. STRIKE CANCELEDMay 22nd 2005: despite a serious violation of Italian Laws concerning strikes, Sult union confirmed 24 hours nationwide air strike of ground personnel. If strike will occur, expected flights disruption nationwide. The Strike will start at midnight on May 22. STRIKE CANCELEDMay 28th 2005: 8 hours air strike (1000 - 1800) of Enav flight controllers. May 28th 2005: 4 hours air strike (1000 - 1400) of Milan Linate and Malpensa Sea ticket offices personnel. May 28th 2005: 8 hours air strike (1000 - 1800) of Florence airport personnel. May 28th 2005: 8 hours air strike (1000 - 1800) of Alitalia pilots and flight assistants.

Source

Anyway, this "start " will make a good story when you will talk about your trip adventures.

Thank you very much, Ul. Actually, now that I see that, if I'm reading that right, it doesn't look like it will affect me. I'm not flying Alitalia, and the other stuff is only at Milan airports.

Cool!

AND THERE HE WAS.......GONE !!



I hope he remembered the Talcum Powder tip.

Oh man, this is so Kicky. "I waited and waited and waited for this trip to Italy, and then the ****s go on STRIKE!!!!"

Hope it doesn't affect you.