Author Topic: Bassa Going Home (Read 9014 times)

Damnyankee · « **on:** August 22, 2015, 08:24:01 AM »

May have mentioned here awhile ago that we have considered a move to Italy. Time has come for that move. We have a contract on our house in Alabama and are due to close on Sept. 25th, on the 26th we begin our journey into a new life in Barrea, Italy. One of my cousins has found an apartment in the center of town that we'll rent till we find a place of our own. We've sold all our furniture, my Altima and will be selling our Tacoma soon. We're taking very little with us since none of our electrical stuff will work in Italy.
Both my bikes are going with us and our dog and cats.

View from our rental apartment

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2015, 08:30:29 AM »

At this moment I am very jealous

Keep in touch old friend

Aaron D. · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2015, 08:42:22 AM »

That is very cool-do you speak Italian?

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2015, 08:43:02 AM »

What can I say but

Best of luck!

Damnyankee · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:35:06 AM »

Quote from: Aaron D. on August 22, 2015, 08:42:22 AM

That is very cool-do you speak Italian?

Very little Aaron. My grandparents felt that we shouldn't learn the language but they themselves spoke little English. Barrea, is where my grandparents are from, village population id about 700 and many of them as it turns out are my relatives. As far as speaking Italian is concerned, I managed okay when I was there in 2013 and 14.

LowRyter · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:36:57 AM »

safe and pleasant move to you. Glad you are taking the bike with you.

K250 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:44:18 AM »

Posting up another congratulations! Further reports as things continue would be a great read!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:46:56 AM »

Quote from: Damnyankee on August 22, 2015, 08:24:01 AM

May have mentioned here awhile ago that we have considered a move to Italy. Time has come for that move. We have a contract on our house in Alabama and are due to close on Sept. 25th, on the 26th we begin our journey into a new life in Barrea, Italy. One of my cousins has found an apartment in the center of town that we'll rent till we find a place of our own. We've sold all our furniture, my Altima and will be selling our Tacoma soon. We're taking very little with us since none of our electrical stuff will work in Italy.
Both my bikes are going with us and our dog and cats.

View from our rental apartment

OH MY ! There simply has to be some incredible MC roads in that area . Have TOO much fun , post pics , and stay in touch

Dusty

Shorty · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2015, 11:02:36 AM »

WTG, DY! Here's hoping you have many pleasant years to come in your new home. Maybe you and Furbo can start a new NAR.

normzone · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2015, 01:13:07 PM »

Wow. Shipping a Moto Guzzi to Italy.

The ultimate coal to Newcastle. I wonder if the other bikes will think yours has a funny accent.

We want pictures.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2015, 01:36:40 PM »

Safe travels. What a beautiful place.

BillinPA · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2015, 02:21:41 PM »

Looks beautiful. Hope you enjoy it there as much as hoped!!!

What will be the new name????? Damnamerican?????

Cam3512 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:06:08 PM »

I don't know what to say after looking at that photo.

"I hate you" comes to mind!

homebrew · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:12:08 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on August 22, 2015, 05:06:08 PM

I don't know what to say after looking at that photo.

"I hate you" comes to mind!

That and, "I could learn to speak Italian. Wonder if they've got enough bandwidth to work from there?"

Damnyankee · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:19:55 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 22, 2015, 10:46:56 AM

OH MY ! There simply has to be some incredible MC roads in that area . Have TOO much fun , post pics , and stay in touch

Dusty

One of my 2013 rides, rented the Stelvio from Agostini and rode the 800 miles to Barrea.

https://youtu.be/xLCFy2AtInE

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:24:34 PM »

Wow, good for you! Live long and enjoy!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:54:13 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 22, 2015, 05:24:34 PM

Wow, good for you! Live long and enjoy!

Uh, Spock , back to rehearsal , the line is "Live long and PROSPER"

Dusty

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:36:42 PM »

Congrats man... Know the area and it is beautiful. My wife is from Carovilli, just east of there and we go back often.

Keep in touch - it would be great to hook up in Italy although my Bassa is staying state side.

Buona fortuna..

Mark

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:49:45 PM »

NICE! looks lie a photographers paradise.. wish I were you..

Damnyankee · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2015, 03:48:19 AM »

Quote from: Markcarovilli on August 22, 2015, 07:36:42 PM

Congrats man... Know the area and it is beautiful. My wife is from Carovilli, just east of there and we go back often.

Keep in touch - it would be great to hook up in Italy although my Bassa is staying state side.

Buona fortuna..

Mark

Not far at all Mark! I have family in Alfedena, Castel di Sangro and Barrea. Feel free to ride my Bassa when you're in the area.

Damnyankee · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2015, 03:52:45 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on August 22, 2015, 07:49:45 PM

NICE! looks lie a photographers paradise.. wish I were you..

It is indeed! Barrea sits in Parco Nationale in the Apanines and is surrounded by history.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2015, 04:29:01 AM »

You realise that Jude and I will be over next September to ruin your reputations and ensure you are run out of town by locals with pitchforks and burning brands!

Don't worry, the same will of happened with our mate's in France before we get to you. We'll be on some sort of 'Watch List' before we get to you!

Did you get shipping organised for the bikes?

Pete

Damnyankee · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:12:05 AM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on August 23, 2015, 04:29:01 AM

You realise that Jude and I will be over next September to ruin your reputations and ensure you are run out of town by locals with pitchforks and burning brands!

Don't worry, the same will of happened with our mate's in France before we get to you. We'll be on some sort of 'Watch List' before we get to you!

Did you get shipping organised for the bikes?

Pete

Hahaha, we ain't scared Pete! We knew you were planning to be in Italy, our good fortune to see you and Jude again. Yes, our stuff and the bikes are mostly taken care of, we close on the house September 25, then to Ohio to visit cousins for a day or so, NJ to say goodbye to sons, brothers and sister, then on to Italy. We'll be waiting for house!

Damnyankee · « **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2015, 05:21:11 AM »

Hey Pete, did you and Jude manage a reservation with Gianni at Antica Officina? Gianni is a great and funny guy.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:14:07 AM »

We're working on it. We are planning the trip with Peter And Kerry from Townsville in Far North Queensland. Once we have all our ducks in a row we'll book.

Pete

kidsmoke · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:51:12 AM »

Pretty exciting stuff. And you're clearly a wise consumer. Guzzi(s) and a Tacoma. Mimic's my garage to a T. Good luck on the sale of the Taco,and I hope all goes smoothly.

radguzzi · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:57:01 AM »

Good for you Nelson...

One day I will go there, my Father's parents were from Bari in the Apulia Region, I would love to for an extended visit.

Safe travels Brother, enjoy and live well.

Best,
Rob

Damnyankee · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2015, 03:56:21 AM »

Quote from: radguzzi on August 26, 2015, 06:57:01 AM

Good for you Nelson...

One day I will go there, my Father's parents were from Bari in the Apulia Region, I would love to for an extended visit.

Safe travels Brother, enjoy and live well.

Best,
Rob

Thanks Rob. Your comments are exactly what my first trip to Barrea was about, "I just want to see where my grandparents were from". Thing is, when I went back in 2014, it was different, it felt like going home so.....home it will be. :)

Dean Rose · « **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:47:53 AM »

Nelson, I envy you and wish you and your wife the best of times. Please keep in touch.

Dean

radguzzi · « **Reply #29 on:** August 28, 2015, 11:24:37 AM »

Quote from: Damnyankee on August 28, 2015, 03:56:21 AM

Thanks Rob. Your comments are exactly what my first trip to Barrea was about, "I just want to see where my grandparents were from". Thing is, when I went back in 2014, it was different, it felt like going home so.....home it will be. :)

That is awesome, and a big move as you are no doubt well aware of.

Do enjoy and what Dean said...

Best to you and yours my good man.

Rob

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