tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post2067665028490919507..comments2012-08-01T06:49:05.236-07:00Comments on Tuscany Teaser: The Best Laid PlansMerlieBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-58443195893966281332012-05-12T23:03:39.433-07:002012-05-12T23:03:39.433-07:00My daughter is an angel. I wish she were here wit...My daughter is an angel. I wish she were here with me.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-30909641600787523342012-05-12T15:23:22.993-07:002012-05-12T15:23:22.993-07:00Your daughter sounds like a real sass mouth!Your daughter sounds like a real sass mouth!Alyssa Brandfassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-59434345485431277462012-05-11T22:03:36.259-07:002012-05-11T22:03:36.259-07:00Debbie, there are very few photos here (for now) b...Debbie, there are very few photos here (for now) because the internet is too slow to upload before getting kicked off. But I am going to go to the next town and look for wifi and see if I can update the blog and post pictures. There are a few on Facebook if you want to check. MarilynMerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-14412439745538823462012-05-11T22:01:17.963-07:002012-05-11T22:01:17.963-07:00Thank you UB. It's sure been a trip! I am al...Thank you UB. It's sure been a trip! I am alone for the first time. Today I will travel to Fornaci di Bagni in search of wi-fi in hopes of finding internet fast enough to upload pictures!. Bye for now Ragazzo!MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-28925860387855564542012-05-11T21:59:09.737-07:002012-05-11T21:59:09.737-07:00Judy! Always so free with your compliments, thank...Judy! Always so free with your compliments, thank you. Today I will go to the next town and try wi-fi and see if I can upload some pictures. Ciao for now.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-58292056894083583822012-05-11T21:57:06.516-07:002012-05-11T21:57:06.516-07:00Thank you Jessalyne, it has been an experience for...Thank you Jessalyne, it has been an experience for sure. today is my first day by myself. Yesterday I did the laundry (the machine holds a maximum of three towels) hung it outside to dry as there are no dryers in Italy (except for the people with money I suppose) but things dry very quickly. Today I am determined to travel to Fornaci di Bagni to find a wi-fi spot since the internet is so slow here I can rarely get signal, let alone upload pictures. A few are on Facebook. Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments. I'll post soon with pictures.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-73976721950433540842012-05-11T20:25:13.357-07:002012-05-11T20:25:13.357-07:00Hi Marilyn!
I am loving the blog! You deserve th...Hi Marilyn! <br /><br />I am loving the blog! You deserve this amazing adventure. I admire you so very much for so many reasons. Have a happy mothers day and I can't wait to read more :)<br /><br />Jessalynejessalyne dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382158849467469841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-76937901382402997292012-05-11T11:05:03.978-07:002012-05-11T11:05:03.978-07:00Photos? There are photos? I must not be using th...Photos? There are photos? I must not be using this site right. Marilyn, have you posted anything new since your first post? I think I might be missing something. I'm new at this, so I might not be using the blog correctly and I don't want to miss out on this great blog.<br /><br />DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-39598312712439013972012-05-11T09:15:47.408-07:002012-05-11T09:15:47.408-07:00Hey GF
More photos when you can ....
CurtisHey GF<br /><br />More photos when you can ....<br /><br />CurtisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-52436935845216557832012-05-10T14:27:43.109-07:002012-05-10T14:27:43.109-07:00Hello World Traveler and Entrepreneur,
This has b...Hello World Traveler and Entrepreneur,<br /><br />This has been my first opportunity to catch up with how your voyage has gone so far. You are truly a pioneer and an amazing adventurer. Your Karma and the Karma of your friends and family will safely guide you through the difficult times. Good things happen to good people, and we all know and love you for your goodness, acts of kindness and heart of gold.<br /><br />Glad that you are accompanied by close friends and will soon see the glowing smile of your daughter.<br /><br />Have a relaxing Mother's Day, be well and be safe. <br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Ububcubanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003992253100415657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-75800956135450678672012-05-09T22:05:27.415-07:002012-05-09T22:05:27.415-07:00OK - hi Trella. Yes, It is easy to get to Pisa an...OK - hi Trella. Yes, It is easy to get to Pisa and Lucca by bus or car. I took my current guests by car to Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terra, Viarregio and neighboring towns, Barga and others. The trick is the early bus and the bus back. The last bus back to Correglia leaves Lucca at 6:30 PM.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-24508293084066404962012-05-09T21:17:12.749-07:002012-05-09T21:17:12.749-07:00This is Trell. I signed my name at the end of the ...This is Trell. I signed my name at the end of the sentence.Trellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020783264100267383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-13822040814243185902012-05-09T09:10:39.397-07:002012-05-09T09:10:39.397-07:00I don't know who this is who posted this, but ...I don't know who this is who posted this, but yes, everything is pretty close, the challenge is that there are so sew buses out of Correglia and only one last bus back at 6:30 from Lucca. A car is so convenient, but expensive and challenging in the small town roads. For example, it cost me $1,000.00 US to rent a car for one month. Gas is the equivalent of $12 per gallon. So remember that when you complain about $4.00 in the US. Alyssa arrives late June. Tell me who you are!!!MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-68931875756048775622012-05-09T07:53:11.728-07:002012-05-09T07:53:11.728-07:00I was looking on google at how close we are to Luc...I was looking on google at how close we are to Lucca 25 miles and 46 to Florence and only 1 1/2 hr by train to Rome. It looks like there will be so much we will be able to see and do! Can't wait. How long will your current guest be there? When does Alyssia arrive? TrellTrellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020783264100267383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-31742463481368085872012-05-09T00:03:35.328-07:002012-05-09T00:03:35.328-07:00I will see you soon Trella. By the time you arriv...I will see you soon Trella. By the time you arrive the weather will be warm and the house will be as comfortable as I can make it with what I have to work with. XXOO MarilynMerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-82705550930558816502012-05-09T00:00:42.251-07:002012-05-09T00:00:42.251-07:00Thank you Karen, I have to say it was one of the m...Thank you Karen, I have to say it was one of the most challenging trips I've taken in a long time. it is still challenging but more fun now. I have three months here so I'm sure I will find my way and get more comfortable.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-80400477221427701372012-05-08T17:54:35.746-07:002012-05-08T17:54:35.746-07:00Love your posts! Look forward to reading them.
Tr...Love your posts! Look forward to reading them.<br /><br />TrellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-87671426155131106332012-05-08T12:00:00.312-07:002012-05-08T12:00:00.312-07:00Sorry to hear of your travel issues, but it sounds...Sorry to hear of your travel issues, but it sounds as though you were able to make it through and not crumble to the sidewalk, so good job! I would have been terrified! Sounds like a lovely village and lovely people. Anxious to read more! Karen in LoyaltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-26022148715575386072012-05-06T17:47:41.086-07:002012-05-06T17:47:41.086-07:00You write so well I feel as if I am there.You write so well I feel as if I am there.Judy Klopfernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-66417020407213710662012-05-06T16:15:27.351-07:002012-05-06T16:15:27.351-07:00Debbie! Nice to hear from you and thank you. We a...Debbie! Nice to hear from you and thank you. We are being challenged but someday I will laugh. It is cold and rainy, we are out of wood, in a house hundreds of years old that has no heat. BUT - tomorrow we travel to Pisa airport to pick up a rental car and if I have to strap it to the roof we will return with wood! Say hello to all at SNCS. MarilynMerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-59564790603479158012012-05-06T16:12:00.877-07:002012-05-06T16:12:00.877-07:00Thank you Curtis. It's 1:15 AM here and it se...Thank you Curtis. It's 1:15 AM here and it seems I have internet - for the moment. The festival was delayed due to rain. Perhaps Wednesday I will have pictures.MerlieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295090127065599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-53084903292533281382012-05-06T12:13:21.721-07:002012-05-06T12:13:21.721-07:00Marilyn, I feel like I'm right there with you!...Marilyn, I feel like I'm right there with you! I really enjoy your writing. Looking forward to all your blogs to come.<br /><br />Debbie IrelandMama Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13996670441432402838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099990486775977897.post-50433577442037911722012-05-06T11:41:51.590-07:002012-05-06T11:41:51.590-07:00and the definition of "adventure" ... is...and the definition of "adventure" ... is ... ??<br /><br />you are living a dream go for it ...<br /><br /><br />XO<br /><br />CurtisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com