ro, <BR> <BR>can't wait to hear all about your impressions of sorrento, as we'll be heading there as of the 23rd.

We'll be there 9/14-21....I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

bly: i'll be arriving the 8th. so you never know. just look for the purple and pink hoover dam hat & fodor's pin. ciao!

To Helen Donegen; I'll be in Tuscany early October, near Castellina in Chianti. I understand that maybe i can get in on some trufle hunting in Umbria that time of year which sounds so interesting. Do you have any suggestions for this activity, particularly somplace in Umbria not too far from where I'll be staying?

Hi Ro.. <BR> <BR>If we are still meeting on the 19th in Rome, would 6pm or so work, cocktail time before all our dinner plans? Only a suggestion.. Let's hear from everyone. <BR> <BR>Can't wait.. <BR> <BR>

My husband and I will be in Rome from Sept. 23 for a week then a week traveling in Tuscany. Meeting in Rome with someone after Sept. 23rd would be great fun. Who will be there?

A fellow Columbusite!! I am the organizer/planner/leader of the "fall Fodorites' trip" - - see www.rexbickers.italy.com for more info - - and I live in Westerville. We will be arriving in Rome, following our week in Garda, on Sep 29 - - just at the end of your week there. <BR> <BR>Please feel free to write me or call me (telephone number on the webpage cited above). <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex Bickers <BR>Westerville, Ohio <BR>

Diane, <BR> <BR>I do believe there are several of us that have indicated that we'll be there. Re-reading Ro's post above indicates to me that 6pm may be too late for her as she's meeting with her group for dinner. I'm ok with meeting later than 3:30 (I may try to get a day trip in to Assisi on this day), on the 19th but perhaps before 6. Ro, since you started this, what's your sense?

ciao! on the 19th i will be traveling back into rome with the tour group and then having dinner with the group. so as much as id love to meet with fodorites at 6, i believe its too late for us. can meet up any time on the 20th and 21st. if thats not good, how about later in the evening. i'm stuck because i really dont know what time dinner is with the globus group.

Thanks Rex. I'll look at your website. <BR>L.Tracy

Sept. 25th,and 26th,we'll be in Roma....sooooooo excited!!

okay so this is my last message. would like to thank everyone for all the information given on this web site. there is certainly a world of information and very knowledgeable people. thank you all for your help. <BR> <BR>i hope to meet you on the 19th. will try for 6 p.m. otherwise, i'll be there on the 20th at 6 p.m. look for the purple and pink hat with the fodors pin. <BR> <BR>most of all enjoy!

dj: <BR> <BR>I think I will appoint myself the one to go interview Marianna, and bring back a third-party report on what she has to offer. <BR> <BR>Marianna, there will be seven of us in Rome eager to meet with you (unless Linda et al choose to join us). Can you suggest a time and which location of the Blue Ice where you can meet us - - your treat, right? <BR> <BR>I'll be glad to report back to the forum and see if I can clear your name here. After all, I <I>never</I> experience any trouble here with detractors! <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Instead of Portofino try Camogli. We have reservation at the Cenobio dei Dogi. Sounds really nice and the price is right.

Rex, <BR> <BR>I think your suggestion is a marvelous idea!

Hi, Everyone... <BR> <BR>Just would like to recap and see if those of us who can meet in Rome on the 19th are still interested. Just post a message. <BR> <BR>Ro, Hope we see you there.. Have a great trip everyone. <BR> <BR>Diane

Diane, <BR> <BR>the 19th should be good, what is the final time? 3:30 or 6:00 pm?

Hi, DJ <BR> <BR>I thought 6pm would be good, just before dinner time. I hope everyone who is intersted to let us know if this time is good.. Anyone who would like to meet on the 19th in R ome please post. <BR> <BR>Thanks... Bye for now.

diane: did you make it to the spanish steps? i didnt get there until later in the evening. also went the next day. wore my hat though.

encounters missed<BR>