Comments on: Post 200; Mongolian Barbeque and other food for the weekend; Clowny WILL be a real word! http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239 Thes - Old English for "this", neuter of thes, of West Germanic origin: Mediolanum - old name for Milan: Lif - Old English for "life", of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lijf, German Leib 'body' Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:21:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 By: Gail http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-230 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:11:38 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-230 that word was “blushing” not bushing – eesh,

]]> By: Gail http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-229 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:10:30 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-229 Hi Andy,
I am bushing – I looked up Baci to translate – and it said it meant to “smother with kisses.” I love that.

And yes, I read of your upcoming trip to Mantova – sounds wonderful. You are quite the traveler, ey?

Also, here in Connecticut there are some bars that put out amazing buffets with an assortment of foods. We used to go to them a lot more than we do now. We really prefer to be at home on our deck drinking and munching on whatever.

Enjoy your travels.

Baci
Gail

p.s. is that the same pre-word to “baci-ball”? :-)

]]> By: Andy http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-228 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:45:13 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-228 Hi Gail,

Yes, I guess so. Sometimes the selection is exceptionally good – if you know the right bars to go to.
Good, I’m glad it went well. I had no doubts it would.
A dopo is really the same as ‘later’ as in ‘See you later’ or ‘Talk later’.
Not able to check emails so often and about to leave for Mantova (see latest post). So will check Monday at the latest.
Baci
Andy

]]> By: Gail http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-227 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:13 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-227 Hey Andy –
So the Apro is like the American concept of “Happy Hour” where thee is free food. And often, the selection is more than enough to suffice as a meal.
Our celebration last evening was wonderful.

And I looked up the translation of A dopo, and it came back as –
A after. Is that what you meant in your salutation?

Any emails coming?

Love,
Gail

]]> By: Andy http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-226 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:55:54 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-226 Hi Gail,
Yes, it was. I think it’s very sensible to charge for not emptying your plate, especially with V and Alberto around who would just waste so much!
Apro is a short slang here for aperitivo – which is a BIG thing here in Milan. Most bars serve cocktails from about 5.30 and also provide free food. In some bars this is quit exceptional. The drinks are expensive but it is possible to make a whole meal from apro food and have only one drink, all for about €6-8 – students love it.
Have fun with the birthday/anniversary dinner – it sounds a hoot.
A dopo.
Andy

]]> By: Gail http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=239#comment-225 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:50:45 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=239#comment-225 Hi Andy,
Your weekend sounds scrumptious. That Mongolian barbecue is fascinating. I never heard of charging patrons who don’t clean their plates. I like that idea, a lot!.

CONGRATULATIONS on your 200th posting. :-)

Word check? I never saw that word ‘apro’. Can you share it’s origin and meaning? Thanks Andy.

Today is our birthday dinner and celebration with Fallen Angel. The festivities begin around noon – starting with lobster rolls. Later a neighbor is coming by as well and bringing his harmonica and banjo and we are going to have a bit of a music fest!
Then our own Mongolian barbecue, of sorts. :-)
Write when you can Andy. I await your words.
Love,
Gail from across the pond.

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