Re: italian drivers?

["dms" <dms@domain.elided>]

>Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 11:00:01 +0100
>From: "Ian Preece" <ian_preece@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: alfa-digest V7 #912
>
>In alfa-digest V7 #912, Charlie wrote:
>
>>I've recently returned from a visit in Italy, and found:

>>The only people who drive "like maniacs" as Italian drivers are unfairly
>>described, seem to prefer black large-size and new Mercedes Benz.


>As to the driving style, have you ever taken a coach ride along a corniche
>road in the South, with a driver called Enzo? At every church, Enzo would
>cross himself, before returning to the horn button and gesticulation
>exercises. Quite unnerving. The other thing I have seen is persistent
>nudging of other cars to get into/out of a parking space, regardless of the
>damage done to either car.
>
>I have watched the planes taxing at Naples airport, and the Alitalia ones
>appear to be driven by Enzo's cousins.
>
>Cordiale Saluti,
>
>Ian

no kidding. ever seen those moped riders in florence? i think "stop sign
optional" is
an understatement. it's beautiful to see them weave amongst each other &
never(?)
collide.

dave

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