March 29 - Football story and other funny odds and ends

Here are a couple of stories that Rick has told me. The Lugano Lakers have practice every Wednesday and Friday evenings. 

There is a new 19 year old who wants to play and he has never played football before. Rick said it was quite humorous when he told the player he would play fullback. In the player's English with an Italian accent: "What is fullback?" Rick: "It's a running back." Player: "What is a running back? Oh, I catch the ball?" Rick: "No, the quarterback gives you the ball and you run with the ball.”

Rick said it was especially funny because the player looked just like Adam Sandler with a helmet on! This player’s dream is to become and American citizen.

Then, the other evening it was raining a little. Rick and the head coach picked up one of the players. While in the car the player asked: "Are we going to practice in the rain?" The head coach responded: "Sei un uomo o una farfalla!" Which in Italian means "Are you a man or a butterfly!”

Now, another little story. When we lived here 10 years ago, there was a red-haired man with a long red beard who I'd find in various places - in the piazza's, in front of a grocery store, or in the park. He played one of those organ grinder music things (with no monkey). I hear that he is a very nice man - I'm sure he is, but for some reason, his long red beard really freaks me out! 

So yesterday, when we were downtown to catch the bus to Campione d'Italia, who do I see? The red-bearded organ grinder man!!!! Aaaahhh!

Another one of those funny name places. We see this bar all the time on our bus route home. The OOPS Bar! "Oops! I gave you the wrong drink"??