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12.14.2007
I am now here in Helsinki, Finland. I arrived on Wednesday morning on my flight from Milano, Italy. It’s been great to see Maria, Lexi and Lil Shit for the first time in about a month.
The past two days have been pretty filled between seeing some of our friends here in the city and also getting Maria’s business up and running. She signed the contracts for her new space yesterday, so the construction project begins. Lucky for her, she just imported some cheap immigrant labor to get everything done for her on the cheap.
We are heading to her parents this weekend to begin the Christmas traditions by baking and constructing gingerbreads. I’ll have a little more free time to write while there, so I’ll try to get down all that has happened over the past few days.
Until then, Moi! (goodbye in Finnish)
December 14th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Glad to hear you arrived safely. Give a hug to Maria from us. Leaving in the morning for sunny Florida. Will get in touch when we arrive.
December 18th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Mike, please forward your email addy. doing what your doing, I’ve some words i’m sure youd like to hear.
Great luck you brave soul!
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:35 am
I’m stunned…stunned that you made it.
And, since you’re typing somewhat comprehensibly, that you’re in one piece.
Congrats man! You’re braver than me.
December 28th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Where are you? It’s now after Christmas, Maria’s store is up & running.
Tell us what’s happening. Is it colder there than NY? I know it’s not as warm as Florida!!
Love you & take care. Hope to hear some new news soon.
Mom