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This thread has become terrific. More, more, more.

I know I have it bad. When I hear my husband's footsteps, I quickly minimize the Fodor's screen and pop up something useful, like Quicken. Pathetic, huh?

Ahh...okokok...I see how it is. We can all give eachother the attention we just wouldn't get anywhere else but right here. I am reborn in Fodors heaven.

I am devastated that Santachiara is a pseudonym. I always felt as if I was experiencing a bit of the divine on this site. Grazie a Dio c'e Fodors.com.

Wow, I am not the only one adicted!! Ever since I found this forum because of a planned trip to London, I have been amazed at the wealth of knowledge that everyone is so willing to share and how friendly everyone is. I can't wait to get back from our trip so that I can also offer advice instead of only asking questions. Now that I have our London trip somewhat figured out, I am already planning my 2001 trips by using this terrific forum. Thanks to all for helping our family plan our trip to London in August.

I also must admit to being an addict, this forum is soooooo much fun, but mainly very useful, friendly and we can all dream of our next trip and relive our past trips with friends of Fodor!

You think you have it bad, you are only in the beginning stages of addiction. My advice? GET A LIFE! In this clinic, we get the hard core addicts who don't brush their teeth, go to the bathroom or even have their first cup of coffee before their itchy little hands are grabbing for the mouse. They can go all day like this until their husbands or wives or concerned neighbor finds them hysterical in front of the screen, drooling, with these stupid grins on theer faces and giggling uncontrollably. At first we had them removed from their homes after prying their hands, in a rigamortis type grip, from the mouse. Half way to the clinic, that's when they usually notice that they aren't in front of the screen anymore and all hell breaks loose. So their friends and family, feeling guilty, wheele in all their computer paraphenalia right into my clinic, as if it is some kind of life support system and then it starts all over again. Listen you people, you ennablers out there. You know who you are, the real witty ones. Cut it out already. Some people have real jobs and have to keep a straight face at work. I've seen some of you in my outpatient clinic, but this is not intensive enough. There is BOB THE NAVIGATOR, with a compass embedded in his forehead. He is very proud of the fact that he can read its reversed directions in the reflection of the computer screen. Are you sure you want to trust this man's travel advice? And Lola- She has one leg that's incredibley well developed and muscular, but the other is sorely atrophied. I keep telling her she should alternate feet when she kicks and clicks. and Neal- he loves the insults- it just makes him laugh louder. Keep them coming. Several married women are displaying paranoid symptoms. My advice? Move the computer into the bedroom. That way you can satisfy your husband and your curiosity at the same time. And Elvira- she is always coming in here, allegedly checking in on her drunk mother, but I know about her Fodor addiction because she brings her lap top during visiting hours, ignoring her poor mother. And Rex, we he likes these threads. These Fodor threads are like lines of cocaine and in combination with a High Speed connection, could be lethal. So watch out Rex- take it slow. I have a room for you- real nice, at my clinic. Well, got to make my rounds now. God Bless, Betty

Thank you Anne for asking this question. I made my husband read the whole thread. Maybe NOW he'll understand

How fascinating to find out that I am not the only one introduced by Dr. Abate only to become addicted....I, too, was believed to be part of a public relations conglomerate! Actually, in between patients and out of boredom....I often surf Fodors Forum. I put it in my favorites box and click in and out of it between fighting with insurance companies to authorize our patient's care. It takes me away from the drive and battles of everyday medical office routines. On the other hand, I have been fortunate in my life to marry well and be treated to vacations all over the world because my husband and I love to travel. My kids have caught the travel bug and are leaving tomorrow for London for a week. Gee....the kids'll be gone.....we could go somewhere....

Addicted? Who's addicted? Just because I dreamed about Elvira last week. In the dream, she was 45-ish and very pretty and turned out to be a friend of a close friend of mine. Would anyone like to analyze this?

Here's an even more pathetic story. I'm so addicted to something (someONE) ELSE on the internet that I may have to use Foror's as my methadone.

Some of these postings make me want to weep. There are a few decent people out there who post something interesting but mainly it now seems to have mutated into some really banal stuff about the possibilities of doing the UK in 4 days or what must-sees are in London/Paris/Vienna/Roma etc.. People exempt from my criticism: Mr Sanders Elvira Bob Brown Al Ilisa Maira S.Fowler

Hey Inky, don't take this the wrong way, but WE JUST WANT TO KNOW STUFF. I hope I don't get fired because of my addiction. I can only get work done when I'm waiting for a really long post (Great Fiction) to open. I've tried to cut back, but why should I? Also, I'd like to publically thank Ed and Paulo for answering like 60 billion Italy questions. I'm finally going Friday and I'm really excited (even if I will be away from my computer for 10 days.)

Hey Inky, Where are your fascinating contributions? The posts I've seen with your name attached are banal complaining and griping........the pot calling the kettle black. This is an International Board open to all-new people and old, first timers and veterans. It always gives me a chuckle when someone comes on a public message board and proceeds to complain in a megalomaniacal way that the board isn't just the way THEY think it should be. The classiest posters here are patient and easy going..........they love to share their knowledge with new minds that haven't been exposed to the beauties and places that they have-they're like a great teacher that you always remember. Thanks to the classy posters here. You helped make this Europe Neophyte into an experienced contributor. You, Inky, are just a boring whiner.

Count me in too. I think I've been here well over two years sometimes 8 or 9 times a day (or MORE). You do the math! Do I get extra points for having Fodors as my home page at home AND at work??? My favorite posts are the ones that make me laugh out loud -- like the British English one and the mother in prison thread... Keep up the GREAT work!! Thanks to all who have posted or replied.

Settle down, settle down. Quite the comotion in the commons room today, going through the new admissions, some of the addicts were arguing about the contributions to the clinic, some cat calls were heard, titching and lower lips protruding in an all out pout formation. But everyone is managed here. And let's not forget our true mission...analyzing dreams. Most of us get to live out our dreams in the trips we take and then some of us make discoveries that we never dreamed of. I, Betty Fordor weeped too. A couple of weeks ago, taking the dog for a walk, I started to think how much I liked everyone on here and how people have personalities that show through and that I do believe I know you all but how wierd, I've never seen a single one of you. I have no idea what you look like, what status in life you hold, what kind of car you drive...absolutely zilch visual references. So people come through here from the inside and that's why a dream of Elvira, connected to a known friend has emerged. She is familiar and has a good sense of life and people, loves to travel because it keeps her connected, just the way Fodors does, in the real and waking atmosphere. Inky, isn't this just a vast ocean with a myriad of marine life, all evovling and transmuting? Negative criticism is an algae that makes murky otherwise crystal waters.

Principesa, I'm better.

Principe Grazie a Dio!

I'm not addicted to Fodors -- I can quit any time I want. Oh, no, there's people coming to my door. Ohmigod! I think it's an intervention! (wail!!!!!!!!!)