tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post5842822982391037773..comments2023-10-20T12:25:45.885-04:00Comments on The Muse: A Little Corner of Bates Mercantile Co.: NYC & Italy for FREE!Pamela Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-74455366916559404092012-06-06T10:01:05.489-04:002012-06-06T10:01:05.489-04:00ok - it's pretty sad when YOU have to point ou...ok - it's pretty sad when YOU have to point out to ME that the tags echo my great grandparent's journey!!!!eeks! wasn't even thinking of that but it's absolutely true. they landed in NYC from Foggia. In fact, we'll probably take a stroll by 101 Mulberry Street in Little Italy where they lived. Just think of it back then, it had to be such a huge leap of faith to leave your homeland then. And my great grandmother was pregnant with my grandfather at the time of their sailing. Can you imagine?Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-82565506106751412372012-06-06T09:27:32.807-04:002012-06-06T09:27:32.807-04:00oh oh oh you are going to have FUN!!!! These tags...oh oh oh you are going to have FUN!!!! These tags are beautiful - I adore old maps and I really like the way the two of them echo the epic voyage your great grandparents took. I always wonder how these people felt when they sailed out into the great unknown with their pioneering hearts!Cari-Jane Hakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245686668135137986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-31373973029550833462012-06-06T08:41:11.316-04:002012-06-06T08:41:11.316-04:00Jana, when we make the dream of returning to italy...Jana, when we make the dream of returning to italy a reality we certainly would love to tag a new country onto the trip especially since where you live looks SO pretty! great to see you.Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-46198760907622390592012-06-06T08:40:14.447-04:002012-06-06T08:40:14.447-04:00Celia, wouldn't miss this reunion for the worl...Celia, wouldn't miss this reunion for the world. I'm assured of a good time when I'm with my college gals. If I can just get over the '25' years thing. Crazy how fast time goes. Glad you've got some sun!Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-68475848749774378542012-06-06T08:38:50.508-04:002012-06-06T08:38:50.508-04:00we are so looking forward to it. we will most defi...we are so looking forward to it. we will most definitely enjoy leslie!Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-45545858283268264632012-06-06T01:19:10.891-04:002012-06-06T01:19:10.891-04:00and when you will be in Italy, invites you to come...and when you will be in Italy, invites you to come to me. It's only about 1,000 km (660 mill) from Venezia :-)Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723108553797214608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-78929954722439246342012-06-05T17:39:17.307-04:002012-06-05T17:39:17.307-04:00Pam sounds like you are headed towards a fabulous ...Pam sounds like you are headed towards a fabulous time with friends. have a great time, and looking forward to seeing your photos!<br /><br />Great tags you are sharing!!! The dark and gloomy days have are making way for sunshine ... so all is good here.<br /><br />xo C. (HHL)highheeledlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980870119150557142.post-69940987443160983262012-06-05T17:33:23.441-04:002012-06-05T17:33:23.441-04:00FUN! Thanks so much and enjoy your trip!FUN! Thanks so much and enjoy your trip!925Maillehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/925maillenoreply@blogger.com