I'm afraid to think how many will post "ttt" :)

You know, trips to Europe and lightbulbs sometimes really do go hand-in-hand. I was part of a business class once that visited a GE lightbulb filament plant outside Debrecen, Hungary. Now you Michigan grads out there please refrain from jokes about how many UW students it takes to change a bulb.

1 -- and you know who you are :) -- to accuse people who would like to change light bulbs of being "light bulb changing wannabes." :)

Well, Dan, you DID raise the question!<BR><BR>Best Wishes,<BR>Maize & Blue 4Ever

Well, Wolverine, would that be before or after the 4th wine tasting adventure (the professor really liked wine, and our hosts obviously knew it)?

WOO HO0! Go Michigan!

As a long-time poster, I wonder:<BR><BR>* while changing the lightbulb, who holds the haggis-in-a-tube?<BR>* can the lightbulb be washed in a bidet?<BR>* can I take more than 10 lightbulbs into Italy?<BR>* do I need a specially-shaped lightbulb for the leaning tower of Pisa?<BR>* do I have to have my arms covered while changing a lightbulb in a cathedral?<BR>* can I use white lightbulbs, so does that make me look like an American tourist?<BR>

4 to ask how long the line is to change a light bulb.<BR><BR>6 to ask where a really cheap hotel on the left bank is to change a light bulb.<BR><BR>14 to ask if you have to speak the language to change a light bulb<BR><BR>27 to ask if gypsies will pick your pocket while you're changing the light bulb.<BR><BR>

9 newbies to ask where to go to find the light bulb<BR><BR>4 asking if they should buy the lightbulb ahead of time<BR><BR>15 responding a resounding NO because of LightbulbEurope’s high surcharge<BR>

6 to ask, about the room where the light bulb changing will be taking place, "Is it clean?"

3 worrywarts who will claim that stalkers will come after you if you sign your real name to the credit card slip to pay for the lightbulb. And tell you about their fascination with the brand of shredder to keep your identity secret and protect your life.<BR>

Please, STOP THIS TALK ABOUT LIGHTBULBS!!!<BR><BR>It's making me very nervous because I don't think I can afford it anymore. Two days ago, I could get 1.09 lightbulbs for a dollar, but now it's only ONE lightbulb per dollar! If I buy 10 lightbulbs, I could have gotten them for 90 cents cheaper! I could have spent it on mini-bulbs, or colored bulbs, . But now my bulb budget is busted.<BR><BR>I have nothing to screw in, therefore I'm screwed.

Will a French lightbulb work in an Italian light fixture? Should I pay for it with my Visa, Amex, or Euro Traveler's checks? If I pay cash, is it 2 Euro, or 2 Euros? <BR><BR>Which arrondissement should I go to to shop for the light bulb?<BR><BR>

5 to say "this subject has been done before (it has!) - do a search"<BR><BR>Should I take black light bulbs to Paris?

Can I change the bulb on the plane? Where can I change it without offending anyone?<BR>Will the change in air pressure affect the bulb? <BR>And what about customs? Do I have to declare the bulb?<BR>Thanks.

At least 5 will suggest that someone needs to be sued or needs to pay because the lightbulb burned out!

1 to claim that light bulbs are an American invention.<BR><BR>5 Europeans to explain why they hate all Americans and all things American and why Europeans are really superior to Americans<BR><BR>8 rednecks to rise to the defense of the US, including claims about how the US won WWII singlehandedly.<BR><BR>1 Canadian wishing we could all just get along.<BR><BR>2 French, 3 German and 1 Englishman each claiming their country invented the light bulb<BR><BR>A dozen further claims from Americans about the American origin of the light bulb and every other meaningful invention of the last two centuries<BR><BR>Multiple posts accusing other posters of having limited IQs, unknown and/or questionable lineage, and being too fat to change a light bulb.<BR><BR>3 posts claiming light bulbs burn out because of smoking.<BR><BR>9 smokers defending the right to burn out light bulbs with their cigarettes<BR><BR>6 posts claiming light bulbs cause asthma<BR><BR>7 posts containing nothing but profanity<BR><BR>1 post calling for registration<BR><BR>19 posts defending the right to post anonymously<BR><BR>Fodors censors eliminate all posts

Only an American would be so sensitive about a "blacklight" bulb. Europeans are sure they have the racial diversity thing all figured out. Unless they are in France or Sweden or the Netherlands or England or ... or ... or ... Best to leave your blacklight at home.

One person from California to suggest using neon lights instead.

Pam, <BR><BR>No, no, not neon. Fluorescent! Think of the energy savings! Lasts longer. Costs less. Cooler temp. More environmentally friendly.