There’s never a dull moment on my little vicolo…. (Read Vicolo Wars and Vicolo Wars: The Sequel).
I tacked the following note to the front door on the way out of town this weekend. I thought perhaps I could appeal to my drunken, vicolo-loitering, barfing teens’ sense of irony (combined with a little bit of pleading). I was wrong.
The note read, “I want to die drunk to throw up at the gates of hell.” – Jim Morrison* This is not hell but the front of my house. Go vomit elsewhere. Thanks!
As I lugged out my trusty red bucket filled with scalding hot water to clean the remains of someone’s regurgitated stomach contents from the cobblestones in front of my stoop, it hit me! This wasn’t vomit at all, but rather a carefully placed pile of Pappardelle con ragù.
Touché, Ragazzi, touché.
Game On!
*This quote was attributed to the late Jim Morrison, however I was unable to find confirmation that he had ever said it. It appears to be an urban myth circulating around the Italian Internet.
Vicolo Wars Update:
December 2, 2014 – Last night a young friend of mine saw the Facebook Post and photo below. Translation: “One person in Orvieto assessed the situation with a little sense of humor.”
It’s nice to know this young man appreciated the sarcasm. Bravo Nicola!
Orvieto or Bust: 
Oh,oh. Now I am afraid you are baiting them. Good Luck!
Nina in Michigan
Yes, Nina in Michigan, you’re right. It seems I made a huge tactical error. Leaving well enough alone just isn’t my style, I guess…I have to give them extra points for resourcefulness, don’t you think? xxo. toni
I thought flinging the dishwater out the window was a time honored Italian mamma tradition to express her annoyance with whatever was going on down below?
If only I had that kind of buffer zone. I live on the ground floor and all that’s between me and the street is my glass-fronted door. :(. Toni
Omgosh,Toni, that is hysterica! Touché, indeed! The best thing you can do, I guess, is laugh about it.
Angela, I think these kids deserve kudos for using their imagination to “punk” (not puke) me. LOL. toni
I so admire your tenaciousness in these wars Toni!
Lisa, Tenaciousness or stupidity? Like Nina from Michigan pointed out, I was asking for this one…xxo.t
OK, so what’s your next move?
Good questions, Yvonne. 😉 toni
You are so funny and witty, Tonny! Hope it didn’t spoil your Thanksgiving (or is it even celebrated in Italy?).
Love, Paula
Hi Paula. No, I’m not daunted, in fact I’m developing a sort of an affection for these silly teens. I had a great “Italian/American” Thanksgiving with friends and Andrew was here visiting me so we got to celebrate together. Hugs and Merry Xmas and Happy New Year (and St. Valentines, St. Patricks Day, etc.)…