Comments on: Mantova, Subbuteo, Eating http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240 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: Andy http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-237 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:33:19 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-237 Yes, he probably is the most famous of the writers of pirate things. lol. Thanks for comments, guys.

]]> By: Man of Roma http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-236 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:11:56 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-236 Well, I like it too. Didn’t know it was an exact way of putting it. So I’d say Romans are a bit loosened compared to people in Milan lol. But my dream would be to live an even more loosened life as they do in tropical weathers, although I have decided to stay here.

I admire your great writer Stevenson who, at the apex of his fame, went to some far away tropical place and died there (of yellow fever? maybe). Do not have time to check where he actually finished his life. Btw Andy, he’s the right man for you pirate post lol.

Ciao to all

]]> By: The Store Manager http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-235 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:36:48 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-235 Yeah, I like that term “loosened” too. Most certainly suits the Australian English! This said, I do have family there.

]]> By: Andy http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-234 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:11:06 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-234 Yes, I know what you mean. Loosened is quite a good way of saying it.
Yes, but I really love Milan!!!
I’ll try and give you an update on the fog.
Cheers

]]> By: Man of Roma http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-233 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:37:43 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-233 Yes Andy, I think the nice weather makes a lot of difference as far as approach to life, mood, pace etc. For example, years ago I was so surprised when I met a few Australian people who appeared to me very British (compared to Americans, for example) but their behaviour was so relaxed, loosened (in a good way), don’t know how to phrase it. Even their language was more similar to British English but … kind of loosened. Interesting.

PS
I can’t imagine how Mediterranean you would become, lol, if you lived in a more Southern Italian location, like Rome or Bari (where the weather is much sweeter than in Milan). And yes, I’d love to know if fog is still eating up Mantova in winter time.

All the best

]]> By: Andy http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-232 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:58:45 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-232 Hi MoR,

Yes, I think we are more into the Mediterranean lifestyle. I think that the amount of sunshine and fine weather make a huge difference as to how you feel and what you do. We had some good weather and were able to do exactly the things I like. Of course, I ate far too much……..
I am sure, with it being surrounded by lakes, there would be a lot of fog. We shall know if it is true, possibly, this year as our friend is pregnant and we have promised to visit her during the winter and after the baby is born. I will let you know.
And, yes, outside the Festival period, it is quite provincial. During the Festival, with writers and visitors from around Italy and the world, it seems less so.

]]> By: Man of Roma http://thesmediolanumlif.com/?p=240#comment-231 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:55:32 +0000 http://www.vandainmilan.com/?p=240#comment-231 Interesting the fact that you often go to Mantova’s Festivaletteratura. And it seems you’re getting more and more into the Mediterranean lifestyle and pace lol … “the wonderful thing … is that we truly relax …. sitting at bars in the sunshine … and eating the fine food.”
I was in Mantova as a military when I was 25. Beautiful town, though a bit provincial. Plus the weather during winter is awful there, too much fog (like all over Pianura Padana) to the point you see nothing within 3 meters. But they say fog now has gone …. amazing. Ciao

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