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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2006, 06:56:42 AM »
Quote from: engaged on July 03, 2006, 09:53:59 PM
Good luck!  I plan to pass through Kiev an my way to Odessa so wave to ya from the connection flight  :D
Thanks Engaged!  Have a great time in Odessa!
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2006, 06:59:55 AM »
Quote from: PeeWee on July 03, 2006, 09:59:44 PM
Yeah, you stay away from him, turbogay, i saw  him first.   :-*

Good luck to you, lad. Check in from time to time if you can...maybe only as often as Clyde does but at least a hello. SEEEEEEE YAAAAAAA!

Peewee
Thanks, Peewee...I will.  Good luck to you, too!
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #27 on: July 04, 2006, 07:04:32 AM »
Quote from: Rim on July 04, 2006, 05:34:41 AM
Is it wise to give up all interests to devote 100% of your time to a person? Even reading a book quietly in the same room, or her doing her nails while you're posting on the forums. I know that I couldn't devote constant attention to another person, and I'd go crazy if someone were devoting 100% of their attention to me.
That's good advice, Rim.  Thanks. 

I could play video games!

But then again, Vik saw the American movie with Vince Vaughn, THE BREAK UP, and asked me if all American men were obsessed with video games?

Think I will read a book, instead  ;D
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #28 on: July 04, 2006, 10:08:45 AM »
Darn!  I packed too soon! Now my bags are packed and I am ready to go....and I have to wait a week more to wait!  My heart and mind are already in Kiev...

Thanks for all the well-wishes her and PMs.  They are greatly appreciated.
Michelangelo
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #29 on: July 04, 2006, 10:31:35 AM »
Angelo, I have an idea. why don't  you and Clyde set up a none posters forum. That way neither of you can post anything to both of your hearts content. We all can check in from time to time to read and respond to your non postings. Think about it.

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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #30 on: July 04, 2006, 11:03:06 AM »
Ha :-). But I really am going AWOL in a few days....you will see :-).  That's why it is called "the short goodbye."
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #31 on: July 04, 2006, 11:23:38 AM »
With your bags packed already you will likely have to wear everything in there at least once and have to do laundry again and repack.   Maybe you could try this.  Wear what you have on for the next week to practice for life in the FSU.  Also even though it is not the custom there, since you are going to leave the same clothes on, just leave them on and don't shower.  That way if the plane is not sold out everyone will move to another seat and you will have the whole row to yourself.  It will almost be like flying first class.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #32 on: July 04, 2006, 11:54:28 AM »
MichelA,
  I don't know you other than reading your posts, have never Pm'd you, but I wish you well and envy what you are about to do. 2 yrs ago I took some down time from work and life here with no expectations at least at the time and lived in UKr. for 8 months. I only had a few friends there at the time and went on many adventures on my own. I taught myself how to get on a train or bus and travelled to whatever town I wanted to visit. Met many people by pure chance that I still write to from time to time. Even some of those thought I was a litlte crazy but I never put myself in a compromising situation. I wanted so much to move there at the time but the time wasn't right. Still had obligations here. I met my wife while there not knowing what would eventually happen. We both have thoughts of returning on a more permanent basis at some point in time but we are engaged in other things in our life here that we need to accomplish first.  We've thought about going back for New Years so I can experience that. I've visited in all times of the year but never New Years. However, talking with mom and pop this trip, I've learned that they would like to see America at least once, so we might just opt to bring them here during that time. They have accepted me and treat me like their own son. I have been blessed in many ways. I could go on and on but I'll end this and just wish you all the best and hope you're serious about your endeavor. It will be an adventure you'll never regret. I'm assuming you're not a cherry to the FSU.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #33 on: July 04, 2006, 12:18:09 PM »
Quote from: START2 on July 04, 2006, 11:54:28 AM
MichelA,
  I don't know you other than reading your posts, have never Pm'd you, but I wish you well and envy what you are about to do. 2 yrs ago I took some down time from work and life here with no expectations at least at the time and lived in UKr. for 8 months. I only had a few friends there at the time and went on many adventures on my own. I taught myself how to get on a train or bus and travelled to whatever town I wanted to visit. Met many people by pure chance that I still write to from time to time. Even some of those thought I was a litlte crazy but I never put myself in a compromising situation. I wanted so much to move there at the time but the time wasn't right. Still had obligations here. I met my wife while there not knowing what would eventually happen. We both have thoughts of returning on a more permanent basis at some point in time but we are engaged in other things in our life here that we need to accomplish first.  We've thought about going back for New Years so I can experience that. I've visited in all times of the year but never New Years. However, talking with mom and pop this trip, I've learned that they would like to see America at least once, so we might just opt to bring them here during that time. They have accepted me and treat me like their own son. I have been blessed in many ways. I could go on and on but I'll end this and just wish you all the best and hope you're serious about your endeavor. It will be an adventure you'll never regret. I'm assuming you're not a cherry to the FSU.
Thanks for your encouraging words!  It's sounds like the experience was great for you, and I think the same is in my future.  BTW--all my fiancee's friends are so excited that I'm doing this. They think it is a good sign.  They are so used to American's looking down at them.  I can change that one little bit and improve America's image there.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #34 on: July 04, 2006, 12:22:17 PM »
Quote from: Turboguy on July 04, 2006, 11:23:38 AM
With your bags packed already you will likely have to wear everything in there at least once and have to do laundry again and repack.   
Ha!  FSU girls have a strong sense of fashion, and it's different than in the US.  On our last trip, Vik asked me "what happend to the good clothes you bought in Dnepr. in March?"  I had not packed them!

So this time I am taking the "approved" clothes  ;D  I will wear my loud American clothes  here and toss them in the dirty clothes before I take off.

Actually, Vik is sweet and non-demanding....about clothes and everything else.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #35 on: July 04, 2006, 12:43:24 PM »
Quote from: Michelangelo on July 03, 2006, 10:55:21 AM


I'm moving to Ukraine to live with my fiancee for awhile.  And I don't want to slight her, spending time on the computer.  Instead, I want to immerse my self in Urkanian culture and learn more of the Russian langauge.  I want to show her my respect for her culture, before she is emmersed in my culture in the USA at some time in the future.

Michelangelo,
 To me, this paragraph says it all. Many of us know this is the right path, the proper and respectful path to follow. So few of us are ever able to break the ties binding us here (jobs, financial or family obligations, etc.) We may talk a good game, but we never make it happen like you are about to do. Your investment of this time and effort now will pay huge dividends forever. Besides learning her culture, you'll learn a lot about yourself, too. Thanks for being such a grand ambassador of our culture and  the RWD community!
 I'll be in Sevastopol the first two weeks of August, and perhaps another week in mid-September. Let me know if you'll be down Crimea way! Best wishes, Wendell in Austin
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #36 on: July 04, 2006, 01:08:31 PM »
Quote from: Turboguy on July 04, 2006, 11:23:38 AM
With your bags packed already you will likely have to wear everything in there at least once and have to do laundry again and repack.   Maybe you could try this.  Wear what you have on for the next week to practice for life in the FSU.  Also even though it is not the custom there, since you are going to leave the same clothes on, just leave them on and don't shower.  That way if the plane is not sold out everyone will move to another seat and you will have the whole row to yourself.  It will almost be like flying first class.

Your plan has one flaw. Gay boys are fastidious. How could he not change his clothes twice each day and not shower?

Peewee
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #37 on: July 04, 2006, 01:25:22 PM »
Quote from: wendaaaal on July 04, 2006, 12:43:24 PM
Michelangelo,
 To me, this paragraph says it all. Many of us know this is the right path, the proper and respectful path to follow. So few of us are ever able to break the ties binding us here (jobs, financial or family obligations, etc.) We may talk a good game, but we never make it happen like you are about to do. Your investment of this time and effort now will pay huge dividends forever. Besides learning her culture, you'll learn a lot about yourself, too. Thanks for being such a grand ambassador of our culture and  the RWD community!
 I'll be in Sevastopol the first two weeks of August, and perhaps another week in mid-September. Let me know if you'll be down Crimea way! Best wishes, Wendell in Austin

Hey, thanks Wendell for your kind words!  I will be in Seastopol the same time as you!  PM me your info if you want to get together (started to say hook up but will refrain from those words given the current gay hunt at RWD:-).  Or, you can always email me since i have a blackberry with an international plan.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #38 on: July 04, 2006, 03:10:37 PM »
Good news Michelangelo,  you don't have to give up RWD.  The forum works perfectly on the Blackberry.   You can post and everything.  Now you won't need to take playboy to the crapper, you can take your Blackberry with you and sit there and tell jb how smart he is.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #39 on: July 05, 2006, 05:18:06 AM »
Quote from: Michelangelo on July 04, 2006, 12:22:17 PM
So this time I am taking the "approved" clothes  ;D  I will wear my loud American clothes  here and toss them in the dirty clothes before I take off.

 You mean you won't show off your new suit? I thought it looked great on you - (Pic of Michelangelo in his new suit)
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #40 on: July 05, 2006, 05:23:52 AM »
Ok, you are correct, Ken.  It does look hot.  So I'll pack it, too.  Right now  :)
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #41 on: July 05, 2006, 05:27:12 AM »
Quote from: Michelangelo on July 05, 2006, 05:23:52 AM
Ok, you are correct, Ken.  It does look hot.  So I'll pack it, too.  Right now  :)

Just trying to do my part to help promote the American reputation globally...

Ken
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #42 on: July 05, 2006, 05:40:03 AM »
Take the black/white checkered suit instead.

You can lay down in the park and the girls will play checkers and chess on you.

Should be fun~
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #43 on: July 05, 2006, 06:30:00 AM »
Good luck to you and have a great time in Ukraine.
Don't know if we ever exchanged pm's but if you wish please pm me with your email address and I will contact you from time to time.
If you run into my friend Pavel, please say hello.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #44 on: July 05, 2006, 06:32:28 AM »
I have to stop not posting because it is becoming a habit.  ;D
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #45 on: July 05, 2006, 08:08:18 AM »
Quote from: BC on July 05, 2006, 05:40:03 AM
Take the black/white checkered suit instead.

You can lay down in the park and the girls will play checkers and chess on you.

Should be fun~
Super idea, BC! 

Ok, and after that I will take my black magic marker and color the white checks black. Then i will be wearing all black and will fit in.   I'll be sure not to smile.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #46 on: July 05, 2006, 08:10:15 AM »
Quote from: Son of Clyde on July 05, 2006, 06:32:28 AM
I have to stop not posting because it is becoming a habit.  ;D
Right Clyde :-)

That is why I am going cold turkey next week, and not even daring to read what's going on here!  Better to totally immerse myself into my new life there...
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #47 on: July 05, 2006, 08:12:53 AM »
Quote from: Son of Clyde on July 05, 2006, 06:30:00 AM
Good luck to you and have a great time in Ukraine.
Don't know if we ever exchanged pm's but if you wish please pm me with your email address and I will contact you from time to time.
If you run into my friend Pavel, please say hello.
Thanks, Clyde. I'll PM you.  And I will see Pavel in Kiev, and I'll say hello from you.  Good luck with everything; I'll be asking your advice on adjustments to the US when I get back with my fiancee.
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #48 on: July 05, 2006, 05:49:51 PM »
Quote from: Son of Clyde on July 05, 2006, 06:32:28 AM
I have to stop not posting because it is becoming a habit.  ;D

So is smoking, drinking, and spankin' yur monkey...but I don't notice everyone rushing out and quitting any of it. Maybe posting is a good habit because you are having social interaction and learning.

Peewee
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Re: Michelangelo: The Short Good Bye
« Reply #49 on: July 06, 2006, 07:41:15 AM »
I just got back from a hard hour's work at the gym.  I've dropped 20 pounds and am ready to jog with her and swim with her in the black sea later this month.  Our vets can speak to this, but it seems to me having a younger wife will help keep the guy slimmer and more fit.  Another good reason to go for a FSU girl  :)

Yesterday was our 9 month anniversary.  I sent flowers to Vik, and she was SO impressed that I remembered.

It's been a great courtship.  I have visited her two times in her home town of Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine.  We also took trips together to Barcelona, Prague and Paris.  We like doing the same things and are never bored.  She is very active and has a very playful personality.  She hates to quarrel, and so do I. So we are a good match.  I'm so glad that our next meeting, next week,
is a never-ending meeting...
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