27 December 2007

The Big Escape from Shitaly

So during this time of great silence from me you would NOT believe what has happened. In short order:
  • trucker strikes delay the movers
  • movers all act in unison to give us HIGH quotes to move our stuff back to the US
  • getting the EU Passport for my pet was a real PITA with lots more money to pay
  • huge collection of books got donated to library (this is the only feel good part)
  • finally get some movers and after the pack up they quote us DOUBLE the estimate
  • Telecom Italy decides that we need to be shut off early to close our account (no internet, no more email account and no phone)
  • our local town decides to shut down the electricity for 4 hours while the movers are packing
  • our stuff gets carted outside and rained on
  • baby starts the terrible two tantrums with lots of 'NNOOOOOOOO's thrown in for good measure
  • we don't sleep more than 4 hours a day
So in short this move has been a nightmare. As mad as I am for all of the typical BS in the Italian Beaurocracy of getting out of here in the end I miss it. Since we left Italy we haven't had a good meal or a good night's sleep. I miss home.
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6 comments:

  1. puna513December 27, 2007 at 9:07 PM

    I know how you feel. You're really stressed out. The sooner you move into your new home it will get better. I promise. I'm not saying it will be perfect (ie authentic Napolitano food) but it will be a better quality of life and you get the option of having your groceries delivered to your door!!! Welcome home!

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  2. GilDecember 29, 2007 at 7:49 AM

    Why did you leave?

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  3. AlexDecember 29, 2007 at 6:47 PM

    Thanks for your kind words Glo -I can always count on you for a sunny view!
    Gil - I left because my permesso expired and it was time. When family calls we must answer.

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  4. puna513December 29, 2007 at 8:48 PM

    Did I mention you get to watch real cable now? Yay!!

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  5. Alessandro PasqualiOctober 10, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Shitaly è un nuovo marchio di abbigliamento che fa della qualità il suo vero punto di forza. Noi di Shitaly crediamo che i nostri clienti debbano avere il meglio pagando un prezzo onesto. La nostra continua ricerca dei materiali porterà a breve ad una collezione minima ma qualitativamente superiore che intende concorrere con brand notoriamente superiori. Shitaly è la nuova tendenza, per tutti quelli che vogliono essere trendy ma non rinunciano alla qualità! Shitaly, high quality clothes!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    Shitaly è un nuovo marchio di abbigliamento che fa della qualità il suo vero punto di forza. Noi di Shitaly crediamo che i nostri clienti debbano avere il meglio pagando un prezzo onesto. La nostra continua ricerca dei materiali porterà a breve ad una collezione minima ma qualitativamente superiore che intende concorrere con brand notoriamente superiori. Shitaly è la nuova tendenza, per tutti quelli che vogliono essere trendy ma non rinunciano alla qualità! Shitaly, high quality clothes!

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