Putin get's a Super Bowl Ring,go Vladimir!!!

[virginiajoe]

I read a lovely article about the Patriots owner and his visit to St.Petersburg,Russia.Putin invited many US business men to Russia to encourage foreign investment.The visit was a smashing success! I was so happy to read some positive news about Russia in the Virginian Pilot!
At first they thought the owner let him look at it and that Putin took it from him.Not true at all,it was given as a gift to Putin out of respect for his leadership and the admiration of the Russian people.I couldn't agree with the Patriots owner more! They also showed a beautiful picture of St.Petersburg with the sun setting! So nice to see Russia in our newspaper! They said Putin was amazed at this ring when he first saw it! The pats won the Super Bowl 3 times now.Too bad my team the Eagles can't get the job done!!!! They said the ring is worth like $15,000!!!

[Turboguy]

Hey Joe,  I can see it now.   A few years from now when the tourists go through the Kremlin and pay the extra amount to see all the state treasures, there with the Fabrage Eggs and all the royal crowns will be that one super bowl ring.   

 

[virginiajoe]

I hope Putin would not do that! I can't wait until the day I can see the Kremlin for myself.I think it is the only thing I can do now is to go to Russia and see what she thinks,maybe Irina was a bit overwhelmed herself here in Virginia.I keep trying to make some sort of sense and reality out of all of this that has happened in the last 2 weeks.It is not easy.I am trying to be smart about what I do.But I don't want to give up a good thing.I can't wait to see Russia for myself.I talked with my parents tonight about this,they seem to understand and wish me luck.I think since they met Irina they know how much Russia has become a important part of my life.Thanks again for having someone to talk to during these moments,it is priceless.I really appreciate it.It was so educational for all of us.My father last night made the comment,"All that stuff our government said to us about Russian people is a lie."I will never forget when he was talking to her about how America as a free government has made many mistakes with that freedom." It was so different since I grew up during the cold war.The last 2 weeks have been very different for me,it is hard to even describe.It is a experience which I will never forget and treasure.I will do the same during my trip to Moscow and Russia.I will be so happy to share it with everyone!

[Turboguy]

You will like Moscow Joe.   And think how good you will look in one of those fur hats that all the peddlers will try to sell you as you walk through Red Square.   I think the first time in Moscow is pretty awsome.

I think both governments told their people a lot of lies.  I am a little older than you are Joe.  When I was a kid if you got a letter from Russia, the FBI would do a full investigation of you and you would probably spend years under investigation.

[virginiajoe]

Thanks,it will be great,I got a letter from Irina! Finally I made her laugh in a e-mail,wow! I was telling her about the 4'th of July.It does sound like she is looking for a guy who will respect her and not just parade her around.It will be a great visit! I probably will buy one of those fur hats,just to have one for the winter,even though Irina will probably say,"Joe,come here,stay away from them!" I can't wait!