The Border Patrol Italian Run

Just finished fitting the cruise control today and all works well, so at least that will save my leg a bit. I don't have problems with my leg, but after doing Italy last time I was limping a bit. 3 weeks of holding the same(ish) throttle position took it's tole.

Would have had it done quicker, but the one I ordered from America hasn't turned up so made the decision to strip the one out of DeepBlue and fit that.

Also fitted some USB cables from the hub to the top edges of the dash, so that I can just plug a short cable into there rather than fiddling around under the dash.

The meal sounds good and hopefully there will be a good turnout from our Italian friends.

Need to find a good restaurant for Wednesday night, a taxi ride from our villas, so that I can treat Anne to a nice meal on our Anniversary. Everyone is invited though, it's not a table for 2 scenario, although I'm not treating everyone else.

all packed now setting off tomoz when Daz finishes work

a bit quiet here though as i took preeti over to sam's this afternoon.

Our doggies are safely off to the kennels. So the house is strangely peaceful.:rofl: and slightly more fragrant. :lol:

Heading down to stay with Laz tomorrow night, and then on to Dover for Thursday evening! see you all there!

Have a fantastic time everyone .... (safety fast etc !) ... and don't forget to bring back a bottle of Enzo Boglietti Barbera d'Alba 2001. ciao!!!

Grazie, Jeff!

A safe and reliable journey to you all. Have a great time and make us envious when you return!

Would we try to make you all envious? Noooooooooooooooooo, not us.:nonod:

Don't worry, we won't take any pictures, or video, and/or a combination of both, to bore you all with when we get back.

After 19 pages of suspense.. Pics will be most welcome I should think.

Leigh Ping wrote: After 19 pages of suspense.. Pics will be most welcome I should think.

...and a nice bottle of wine. :yesnod:

Have a nice trip!! :drive:



Here we are with Sunday's program!

Starting with the afternoon meeting, 12.00/17.00:

our very kind Member Maggie (Nicola) will host us for a snack (various cold meats, pizza, wine/beer),
take note
Via Premunera 3 - Besozzo (VA)


after this meeting we'll move in direction of Ranco (VA), where is the restaurant where we booked:

http://www.hotelristorantebelvedere.it/

Hotel Ristorante Belvedere
Via Piave, 11
Ranco (VA)



Our menù:

APPETIZER:

Fish pâtés (trout and whitefish) with warm bread

&

Warm vegetable tarts

&

Ham and cheese quiche



FIRST COURSE (to choice):

Potato gnocchi with shrimp, zucchini and saffron

or

Home-made tagliolini with lake-fish ragout

or

Stew-filled ravioli, demi-glace sauce



SECOND COURSE (to choice):

Sirloin beef tagliata with stewed beans and light mustard sauce

or

Lake whitefish with butter and sage or cooked on the grill



DESSERT (to choice):

Warm fruit strudel with ice-cream

or

terrine with mix of chocolates

Coffee

Beverages included (muller thurgau trentino & cabernet-sauvignon Banfi toscano: 1 bottle every 3 persons, water)

After dinner alcoholic drink

Dinner price € 40

That made my mouth drool. Looks superb. :broon: