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LiesaAnna
11-01-2006, 11:54
A man was getting a haircut prior to a trip to Rome. He mentioned the trip to the barber who responded, 'Rome? Why would anyone want to go there?

It's crowded & dirty and full of Italians. You're crazy to go to Rome.

So, how are you getting there?'

'We're taking TWA,' was the reply. 'We got a great rate!'

'TWA?' exclaimed the barber. 'That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late.

So, where are you staying in Rome?'

'We'll be at the downtown International Marriott.'

'That dump! That's the worst hotel in the city. The rooms are small, the service is surly and they're overpriced. So, whatcha doing when you get there?'

'We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope.'

'That's rich,' laughed the barber. 'You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it.'

A month later, the man again came in for his regular haircut. The barber asked him about his trip to Rome.

'It was wonderful,' explained the man, 'not only were we on time in one of TWA's brand new planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a beautiful 28 year old stewardess who waited on me hand and foot.

And the hotel-it was great! They'd just finished a $25 million remodeling job and now it's the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us the presidential suite at no extra charge!'

'Well,' muttered the barber, 'I know you didn't get to see the pope.'

'Actually, we were quite lucky, for as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the pope likes to personally meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait the pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later the pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down as he spoke a few words to me.'

'Really?' asked the Barber. 'What'd he say?'

He said, 'Where'd you get the lousy haircut

Macka
11-01-2006, 14:23
[laugh][laugh][laugh]

Good one Leisa, like that a lot.

Cruella DeVilla
11-01-2006, 14:31
[clap] Now that one I like.

Genie
11-01-2006, 14:51
Very good !!![clap][clap]

Ray&Sarah
11-01-2006, 20:08
Very funny.[msnsmile2]:D

sheenallan
11-01-2006, 22:21
Love it:D[clap]
Sheena

E. Cosgrove
11-01-2006, 23:00
LOL:D

bellaepovera
11-01-2006, 23:53
GOOD ONE! Unfortun. the barbers comments are almost all true![msnembarrased]

Sharon G
12-01-2006, 00:45
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bellaepovera
GOOD ONE! Unfortun. the barbers comments are almost all true![msnembarrased]
[/quote]

What Patti...you don't like your Rome????

smiler
12-01-2006, 01:44
:D:D[clap][clap]:D:D

bellaepovera
12-01-2006, 13:43
I love Rome!! Great place to visit if you like history but comments are just about right. When in Rome do as the Romans. You just have to grit your teeth and take what you can from Italians!

ALR
12-01-2006, 22:39
Reading that has taken me back to the Trevi fountain, the colisseum, the vatican. I can but daydream.

We went to Rome in 2004, me, hubby, my 2 kids, my Mum and my niece on a trip arranged by the cruise ship we were staying on, and I always have to laugh because some of the snooty people on the trip mistook my Mum for my nieces mother. My niece was 5 at the time and my Mum ... too old for childbirth!

orlandodaze
14-01-2006, 04:38
Some friends and I spent a great week end in Rome last November ,the hotel was lousey , we found it difficult to find a decent restaraunt with a resonably priced menu and the Romans we encountered in stores and cafes were generally rude. Having said that the city holds a certain magic and a weekend certainly cannot do justice to the marvellous tourist attractions this ancient city has to offer , the tour of the Sistine chapel is 5 hours alone . finally no Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder to have a private meeting with the Holy Father , perhaps he had been warned off about these six crazy Irishwomen . [msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek]