Adam D asked:


I am on vacation in Bologna and was wondering what drugs are available OTC here that are not available in the states. Specifically, I am looking for narcotic painkillers and benzodiazepines. Additionally, the brand names and Italian words for these drugs would be appreciated. Grazie mille,
Adam D

John asked:


I was asked by my grandfather to pick him up a “sack” of sweet Lebanon Bologna while my wife and I are in Lancaster PA on vacation. I thought “ok, no problem”, but then thought “wait…a SACK? a burlap sack?? I’ve never seen it sold like this.” Grandpa is rather picky about his sausages/meats/,..and even cheese for that matter, so i don’t want to pick up something that isn’t correct. Does anyone know where in (or around) Lancaster that I can get this sweet bologna in a “Sack?” Thanks a million to whomever helps me figure this out.

lolita asked:


the bf and I are going on vacation in Italy, to Rome more precisely, but we wanna rent a car and do a mini road trip across northern Italy. What cities should we absolutely consider stoping at.?

so far the Itineary looks like ..
Rome-Bologna-FIrenze-Venice-Verona-Pisa-Livorno-Rome.

Mother Superior Jump The Gun For I Am The Walrus asked:


Our country is in shambles (could be worse, and I hope that wasn’t the kiss of death), but any who, Whilst we are trying to recover from the oil spill, and trying to stablize the economy I’d be damned! Here Obama is on The View! and he goes vacationing with his family. Some people’s argument might be “Well he has a family too”. When he signed up for the whole shebang, didn’t he realize what responsibilities he would have to take on? And I’d better stop myself from even mentioning the first lady, well I’m too late! She’s spending our damn money and buying fashion clothing. Who gives a damn what you look like? If the whole world burst into flames from the oil spill (heaven forbid) no one would give a damn what you are wearing. I don’t know about you guys but I’m getting tired of everyone at the capital getting served prime surloin steaks (if there’s such a thing) and key lime pie while we get bologna sandwiches!

I should have joined the debate club!

Anyways, what’s your guy’s stand on this?

cul8r_32 asked:


Sandwiches are good, but give me some ideas other than bologna, salami, turkey (the usual). Oh, and I will have a 17 year old and an 11 year old with me.

LJ asked:


I’m a college freshman in California. My aunt has lived in Bologna, Italy for several years with her Italian husband. They have extended an invitation for me to stay with them this summer for 2-3 months (most likely, part of the time with them, part of the time in their home without them while they vacation).I would really love to go, but I have SO many questions!

Does anyone know of any summer culture/language programs that are offered in the Bologna area? (Not study abroad or anything like that). I don’t speak Italian, aside from a few formalities. What sort of work could I look for there, if any?

jeff s asked:


i have it when I go to florida for vacations and absolutely love it! please help!

bookluvr315 asked:


1. Your idea of a traffic jam is 10 cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway

2. “Vacation” means going to Syracuse for the weekend

3. You measure distance in hours

4. You know several people who have hit deer more than once

5. You often switch from “heat” to “A/C” in the same day

6. You stay in your house most of the summer because you aren’t used to the heat

7. You drive at 55 mph through 10 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching

8. You see people wearing hunting clothes at social events

9. You install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked

10. One of your neighbors constantly has bonfires

11. You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them

12. There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at the supermarket at any given time

13. Your idea of a huge party is one with lots of cheap beer and some people you go to school with

14. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled in with snow

15. You think **** lingerie is silk pajamas from wal-mart

16. You know 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, cold, construction

17. It takes you 2 hours to go to the store for one item even when you’re in a rush because you have to stop and talk to everyone in town

18. At least 6 people that you see a day have beards and stains on the front of their shirt

19. Cows are just part of the scenery

20. You or someone you know has a car that sounds like a big truck and can barely make it 20 miles yet no one says anything about it.

21. At least fives times in your normal travel day you will pass or be passed by a beat-up, old *** car that has had an attempted pimping out, such as a brand new oversized spoiler on a rust covered trunk, spinning HUBCABS, or everyones favorite, the performance exhaust on a car running on barely three cylinders.

22. You know that the phrase, “Goin up ta,” applies to going north, south, east, or west, up or down in elevation, and pretty much any other way you can travel.

23. The smell of freshly spread cow manure doesn’t bother you.

24. Its perfectly normal for your life’s aspirations to be working for the county.

25. Getting “dressed up” means tucking your shirt into your jeans and putting on clean work boots.

26. Holloween costumes are always designed around a snowsuit and winter boots.

27. You appreciate the delicacy known as Croghan Bologna, and serve it at all social gatherings.

28. On the same platter as the Croghan Bologna is a selection of flavored cheese curd, which you also love.

29. You know damn well that the verizon guy didn’t walk through your town going, “can you her me now” because reception is, at best, limited.

30. Your proud of your redneck-ness and where your from.

31. You can name everyone you graduated with.

32. You know what 4-H is.

33. You ever went to a party that was held about 20 miles down a deserted dirt road.

34. You used to drag “main.”

35. You said the ‘F’ word and your parents knew within an hour.

36. You schedule parties around the schedule of different police officers since you know which ones would bust you.

37. You ever went or thought about going cow-tipping.

38. School gets canceled for a sports team going toState

39. You could never buy cigarettes cause all the store clerks knew how old you were.

40. When you did find someone old enough to buy smokes for you, you had to drive down country backroads to smoke them.

41. You never missed a Homecoming parade.

42. You still go home for Homecoming.

43. It was cool to date someone from a neighboring town.

44. You had a senior skip day.

45. The whole school went to the same party after graduation.

46. You can’t help but date a friend’s ex.

47. Your car is always filthy from the dirt roads.

48. You think that kids who ride skateboards are weird.

49. The town next to you is considered “trashy” or “snotty” when it is just like your town.

50. Getting paid minimum wage is considered a raise.

51. You refer to anyone with a house newer than 1980 as the “rich people.”

52. The people in the big city dress funny then you pick up on the cool new trend two years later.

53. You bragged to your friends because you got pipes on your truck for your birthday.

54. On Fridays, anyone you want to find can be found at Main Street or the Dairy Queen.

55. Weekend excitement involves a trip to RiteAid.

56. Even the ugly people enter beauty contests.

57. You decide to walk for exercise and 5 people pull over and ask you if you need a ride.

58. Your teachers call you by your older sibling’s name.

59. The closest “cool stores” are at least 45 miles away.

60. The local phone book has only one yellow page.

61. You leave your jacket on the back of the chair in the
cafe, and when you go back the next day, it’s still there, on the same chair.

62. You don’t signal turns because everyone knows where you’re going, anyway.

63. You call a wrong number and they supply you with the correct one.

64. You have to name six surrounding towns to explain to
people where you’re from.

65. Driving to the party on a four wheeler is quite normal.

66. The town population increases by one-third when the universities go on break.

67. When somebody says “Thats billy fucillo HUGE” you know exactly what they are talking about

68. You laugh your head off reading this because you know it’s true and then forward it to everyone in your address book, which is actually half your town
If you can relate, and enjoy don’t be shy star it
I do have a few, but mostly pennies.

Michaela asked:


For the past two or three months, there has been a wild cat that has come to our house every day. At first we tossed him some bologna and he would eat it but never came to close. Then we bought some cat food and over the weeks he has come closer and closer. Now he waits on our front porch until we come out with a bowl of food. I can put the bowl right next to me and he will eat it. He will even eat out of my hand if I offer him something extra tasty like a piece of hot dog. Sometimes he will try to swat at it but I don’t let him eat it unless he is willing to eat it right from my hand. My family named him Spooky and me and my brother are the ones who usually go out to feed him. I go out the most so he is most comfortable with me. I really want to keep him as a pet but my dad is doubtful he will ever be a good pet. Do you think he ever will? There is a local spay/neuter clinic with a feral cat package that will neuter him (he is definitely a boy) and give him all his shots for $45. The thing is, you have to bring the cat in a trap. They will let you borrow a trap but if we trap him will he lose all trust for us?
I’ve been reading up a lot on the subject and I know it can be done, and I think Spooky will make a good pet because he is already accustomed to us. He is young, only about a year old, so that is why he is tolerant of use in the first place. Other wild cats we’ve seen don’t get anywhere near humans. Spooky is very expressive and will roll around all over our driveway and on our patio just several feet away from us. He also turns his back to us, which I read is a sign of trust.
We are leaving for a ten day vacation two weeks from now and I am worried that Spooky has become dependent on us. My dad is being difficult and isn’t persuaded. I know Spooky is capable of hunting, I’ve seen him go after frogs in our pond and I watched him catch a bird today. I just don’t want him to stop coming. I made this plan:

Trap Spooky and bring him to the clinic the next day.
Pick him u p later on when he is still recovering from the surgery and out him in a small room or large closet.
Sit with him while he is still sleepy and pet him if he lets me.
over the next couple of days/weeks, work with him in the room and gain his trust.
Once he is willing to let my whole family pet him and he is litter trained, let him explore the whole house.

Do you think this plan could work? If anyone has suggestions or stories please share! And also, I heard cats are easy to litter train because they like to bury their poo. Is this true? If we leave a litter box in the room with Spooky will he go in it or will he need coaxing?

sarahg asked:


My family is going on a 1-week vacation in Italy this summer. We will go from Florence, to the countryside outside Bologna/Modena, to Venice. I was planning on taking the train so we could enjoy the views, but saw on our B&B’s website that we will need to have a rental car with us while in the Bologna/Modena area anyway to get around to different attractions. Should we just rent a car for this one stop (like 2 days) or should we rent a car for the entire trip and drive each leg?
How long does it take driving vs. taking a train?
Are the views of Italy from the road much worse than those from the train tracks?
How about cost comparison?

Any and all suggestions welcome — thanks!!