I'm here, I'm gone, I'm here, I'm gone... busy busy

[cenelson]

Folks;

I have not forsaken the forums, merely taking a much-needed break from henning while I get my ducks in a row with finals and prepping for entry to UA. Bear with me.

As for the unsavory exchange taking place in the off-topic forum pertaining to RFf: cease and desist. I've deleted the thread, will leave it at that for now.

If stuff like that pops up and goes unnoticed more than 12 hours, please feel free to shoot me an e-mail at nelsonfoto@cox.net calling my attention to same. If you PM me, use this username (the one I'm posting from) and not my other. E-mail will get to me sooner than a PM.

Best,
Craig

[jake]

Chickens ducks and bears. Sounds like your life is a bit of a zoo. Or a farm with a bear.

[Dean Williams]

Best of luck with the finals, Craig!  We're rootin' for you.

[Brian Sweeney]

Good luck with the tests, and thankyou.

[Julio1fer]

Thanks Craig, and best luck with those tests. Fuerza!

[LarryD]

You go Big guy we are with you..

[Graham Serretta]

With you all the way, Craig.
 
:thumbsup2:

[Madrigal]

Luck has nothing to do with it.
Now get busy and study!!!


(Come back soon with some proof you've been shootin', too, okay?)

[edthened]

Och ay re noo an weel see yoo soon :muching_out:

[r-brian]

Good to hear that you're still alive and kicking.  Now go and study.  If you're lucky, you can graduate in the top 98% of your class and get a nice state job like me.  But then again, if you graduate in the top 99%, you can run for President.

[NancyB]

Study hard and good luck on those finals.  Make sure to wear your lucky socks!

[lesged]

Craig,

There is an Italian expression for "Good luck!" or  "Break a leg!" one wishes a person who is about to take an exam or perform on stage.  

in bocca al lupo!
Literally: "in the mouth of a wolf"

The person answers with:

- Crepi il lupo!!!
Literally "Kill the wolf!"

Never respond with grazie(Thank you) for that would cancel the good wishes

The only response that makes the wish come true is Crepi il lupo

The history of this expression goes back to Roman days. If interested take a peek at:

http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1881

The dialogue in Italian would go like this:
-   
So che domani hai un essame . . . in bocca al lupo!!!

I know tomorrow you have an exam, "Lot's of luck, break a leg!"

- Crepi il lupo!!! "Thanks  a lot!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Craig,

in boca al lupo!

Julio,

The Italians have the equivalent of the Spanish Fuerza{/i] as Forza! forza! always repeated twice.

[rentavet]

All the best Craig........... as always!

[Wayne]

Good to hear from you Craig - best of luck with it all.

[cenelson]

I keep keeping on keeping on.