Things are progressing nicely.

[GregfromGa]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

[cc3]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk?

I'm quite experienced re: Luhansk. Questions?

[Daveman]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

I say go for it, Greg.. it'll be a cool trip for you even if her mother does whip you at borshch making. 

[mendeleyev]

I think I love her. I think she loves me

But you've never met. Hmm.

There is a scene in the movie The Stroll where Alexi and Olga have just met by chance. Both live in Peter. They begin to get to know each other while walking and soon enter a street underpass where they encounter a policeman. Joking around, Alexi has suggested that they get married not 10 minutes after they've first met. Alexi asked the policeman if he believed in love at first sight. Not sure how to respond the young policeman asks Olga if she is okay or being bothered.

Before telling them to run along the policeman wants to know if Alexi is drunk. "Drunk with love" was Alexi's reply. So when I read a story of a guy who has supposedly gone thru a wrenching divorce and then barely into rebound seems ready to declare love for someone he has never met, I'm asking the same question that the policeman asked: Are you drunk?

Lugansk has been called the capital of scammers and for good reason, however I'm not convinced that it is you who should be concerned.

[Shadow]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

All went well. We spent 14 days in Kiev. Mama was able to get her visa to come visit anytime she wants for the next few years. She was turned down in October so we're happy about the way this went..We met Tom and his lovely girlfriend in Kiev. We all had a nice salad overlooking Independence Square. We had some very up and down weather. Sunny somedays and snow the others. Flew back through Munich and Charlotte and I recommend that route if you can take it. Customs in Charlotte is a breeze. I guess we'll do it again in July or August.

Is this the same guy?

[CanadaMan]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine.

Speaking of great English...
How about Sandro!
This guy's English is better than most members' here whose native language is English. 

Sandro, at what age did you start to learn English?
Or are you possibly a Brit who's relocated to Italy? 
How many languages can you speak?

[cc3]

He majored in English at university.

[BillyB]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

Save your money. Instead of flying over there, just Western Union her half the cost of the flight and she'll love you long time.

[jone]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

I have tasted borscht that I bet beets yours.

[CanadaMan]

I have tasted borscht that I bet beets yours.

Very nice Jone!   

[Daveman]

I have tasted borscht that I bet beets yours.

GROOOOOAAAAAANNNNN....  and I thought my humor is ridiculous... 

[JayH]

GROOOOOAAAAAANNNNN....  and I thought my humor is ridiculous... 

Don't encourage him !!

At least he was   not beeten to the punch line !! 

[Gator]

Greg,
 
You will have much fun this second time around.  Communications have improved remarkably.  I can't wait until you report back from your first nude session on Skype. 

[SANDRO43]

Sandro, at what age did you start to learn English?

I started at 11 in our equivalent of 7th grade as everybody else here at that time, but jumped ahead of my class after I started reading Walt Disney's comics in the original - that's why I always urge initial learners of foreign languages to read something related to their peculiar interests .

Later working 5 years as a technical translator made me reach a much higher level, then living in London for 1 year further capped that. Additionally, in my 30 years at IBM Italy I was exposed to English on an almost daily basis.

Or are you possibly a Brit who's relocated to Italy? 

No, I'm Italian born and raised.

How many languages can you speak?

Four (Italian, English, French, Spanish in descending order of fluency), but I also 'sampled' a number of others (http://www.floriani.it/lingue-eng.htm) over the years - languages/linguistics are one of my major areas of interest.

He majored in English at university.

Actually, that did not contribute much to my verbal and written fluency: I finally managed to get my degree at a ripe 33 , being a working student.

[Brillynt]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

I just left Lugansk two weeks ago, after being there for 2.5 months. I find it a pleasant small city.  Fly in to Donetsk (airport code DOK) and take a train or bus to Lugansk.   The bus costs about 60 grivna and takes about 3 hours. CC3 can comment on the train as I have not used it. If your girl can, have her meet you at the airport and spend a few days in Donetsk. There is plenty to see and do in Donetsk as it is a much larger city. I know of some good apartments in Donetsk as well if you need them.

I will be in Lugansk again at the end of January. If you will be there at that time PM me and we can meet up.  I and CC3 know of some good apartments that are reasonably priced. We can recommend some good restaurants as well.

Have a good trip and enjoy yourself.

[CanadaMan]

I started at 11 in our equivalent of 7th grade as everybody else here at that time, but jumped ahead of my class after I started reading Walt Disney's comics in the original - that's why I always urge initial learners of foreign languages to read

I always knew that comic books had the potential to have a profound effect on kids.

[2tallbill]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

Is this the same Greg, that I talked to on the phone years ago.
We talked about Pavel etc.


I've been to Lugansk 5 or 6 years ago.


Udachi!


Bill

[Muzh]

Her English is great so she says. I do know her written English is better than mine. She's traveled a lot. Smart girl. I think I love her. I think she loves me. Why wouldn't she? What's not to love? She's older 38. I have those 3 tickets to go whenever, wherever. I'm thinking January if all goes well. I might have fallen for pictures. Anyone ever been to Lugansk? She doesn't think I can make better borscht than her mother. I find challenges hard to back down from. I probably make better borscht than any of the women here also except maybe Lily.

So, you are being serious?
 
All this time I thought you were joking!
 
 

[Gator]

One of the better category of jokes IMO is when someone is pulling your leg and you take him seriously or at least react politely.

[GregfromGa]

Ok so I know for a fact now that I am not talking to a Boris or Sergey. All I'm saying is I know how to get to Ukraine. Gator you are correct sir. Communications have vastly improved. I think I love her with all my heart and soul.

[TomT]

Is this the same guy?

It is.

[2tallbill]

Ok so I know for a fact now that I am not talking to a Boris or Sergey. All I'm saying is I know how to get to Ukraine. Gator you are correct sir. Communications have vastly improved. I think I love her with all my heart and soul.

Greg, I know you have a plethora of experience. I talked to you back when
I was a newbie. I am confident that you know how to keep your eyes open.


If you were a newbie I would give you different advice.


I wish you success


Udachi!




Bill