Ira, Ira, Ira, who is Ira?
Jul 24th, 2005, 09:16 PM
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I totally agree with all of you in regards to Ira. Be advised, he knows that we all look up to him (rightly so.) We trust and admire him (rightly so) For this reason, he has taken the weekend off, and is spending it with me in California, (rightly so). You know....the burden of being persued by...the dayly tabloid and ....the admiring Fodorites. The guy needs a break.
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Jul 25th, 2005, 11:17 AM
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A very good thing ira contributed to the forum
Starting the thread "helpful information about Italy"
Two "know it all" type comments that I disagree with, out of hand, since I don't think they were based on his experience at all, just the need to have his name on the thread, without substantiating the opinion.
One was telling a poster "not to bother" going to the Amalfi Coast off season. (I don't think he had ever been there off season.) The other, which I just read, was telling a poster who wanted some encouragement "not to bother" going to Siena for a few hours. I am sure Ira's many fans here will thoroughly disagree- sorry, but I found the those 2 comments kind of off-putting.
Starting the thread "helpful information about Italy"
Two "know it all" type comments that I disagree with, out of hand, since I don't think they were based on his experience at all, just the need to have his name on the thread, without substantiating the opinion.
One was telling a poster "not to bother" going to the Amalfi Coast off season. (I don't think he had ever been there off season.) The other, which I just read, was telling a poster who wanted some encouragement "not to bother" going to Siena for a few hours. I am sure Ira's many fans here will thoroughly disagree- sorry, but I found the those 2 comments kind of off-putting.
Jul 26th, 2005, 12:46 PM
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I'm another fan of Ira because of his knowledge and kindness. I also appreciate Cigelchanta and LoveItaly who are also very kind. And Elaine and Budman and Marilyn. And many others whose names I can't remember off-hand. Thank you all.
Jul 28th, 2005, 07:38 AM
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Ira exhibits his generosity by submitting sincere replies to most posts, no matter how obscure; at least he has with the few I've posted. Extrapolate that to the myriad fodorites and it's clear that Ira is omnipresent!
In the short time I've been involved with fodor-talk, I've already come to value any of Ira's input!
GRAZIE MILLE IRA!!!
In the short time I've been involved with fodor-talk, I've already come to value any of Ira's input!
GRAZIE MILLE IRA!!!
Jul 28th, 2005, 09:23 AM
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ok guys, i am planning my first ever trip to italy for dec 29th to the 9th of january. i plan to do florence, pisa, chianti, rome, naples and pompeii... any cool travel tips for me? any places of interest i shouldnt miss? and which place you think i should really make it a point to be in for new years eve festivities?? i'd really appreciate some advice!
