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| Antoni |
Antoni from Sardinia.Hi everybody,My name's Antòni and I was born in Sardinia but now I live abroad in in north Italy - 
I've found your web site few weeks ago searching for sites of independence matters and I hope we can improve the knowledge of our common goal. Scotland and Sardinia Free. 
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| Babygael |
Hai Antoni nice to have someone new to chat to.Sometime, you'll have to tell me all about Sardinia,sounds great! I loved it in southern Italy!
BG  
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| azzuri |
Hi Antoni,
Welcome to the forums. I hope you can have a positive contribution here. My ex-girlfriend was born and raised in Calgiari, she moved to Scotland at 16 years old so I'm very familiar with Sardinia. I was not aware that there was some sort of Independence movement in Sardinia, but am happy to know that some seek self-determination. Forza Zola! 
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| Theresa |
Welcome, Antoni!
You'll enjoy this forum. We get a bit rowdy at times, but the conversation is stimulating. And there's no lack of personality in the messages! I don't know much about Sardinia, but I did have the opportunity to travel to Rome and Assisi in 2001. What an unforgetable trip! And the food -- well, it took me months before I could choke down American cuisine again. |
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| Wolf of Badenoch |
Awricht Antoni!
Welcome tae ye! 
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| SLG |
Fàilte Antoni. I'm going to Sardinia for the first time in October. Not a place you hear much about in Scotland. I wasn't aware of an independence movement in Sardinia (unlike Corsica). Are there political parties that support Sardinian independence? | ||||
| True Scotsman |
Welcome Antoni to Our Scotland. | ||||
| Antoni |
Hi Babygael, nice to know you. Independence in mind first. Is under italian rules but Geographically, Historically and Culturally Sardinia it is not Italy. Spain ruled for 450 years ..... but didn't became spanish. There are many remainings in the sardinian language mainly from Catalan. Follow ...... 
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| Antoni |
Fortza Zola and Frankie (Dettori) as well.
I was born and raised in a small village nearby Cagliari. Sardinian people have always found hard to accept others nationality. We feel Sardinian to the bone first. Bad social condition (mainly in the years gone), italian cultural pressure (school, TV, song, Media in general) have a sort of sleeping pill effect in many people. At the present there are 3 parties with strong sardinian identity. Partito Sardo d’Azione (left wing), established in 1920-25 Sardigna Natzione (left wing), quite young 1985 iRS - Indipendentzia Repubrica de Sardigna established 3 years ago with no political position (left / right). But consider that all parties (italian) have to put the adjective ”label” *Sardinian* to give the voters the sensation of voting a friendly party. Follow .....
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| Antoni |
Hi Theresa, (Like my sister) You write from USA I suppose .... Neverland island ..... I know  .... most italian do not know much either ..... so ..... do not be worried about that.
The sardinian cuisine is tipical and quite different from the italian one. (not better ..... different). I’ll give you some recipes ..... my brother is cook. Follow ....
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| Antoni |
Welcome tae ye! Welcome to me .... rigth ? “Awricht” sounds friendly ...... I hope
Thanks to you Wolf
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| Antoni |
Fàilte sound Irish ..... or maybe it’s the same in Scottish Gaelic. Are you going on holiday? October is still warm with good whether for sun and sea bathing. Sardinia have always fought for freedom but always in the verge of history. Follow ......
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| Antoni |
Thanks so much for your warm Welcome to all my new friend/s |
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| kathyv |
Hi there! Welcome, a bit late I know but here it is!
I am from the States. Where in Italy do you live? I went to Italy about 9 years ago, it's lovely! Very diverse and the people I met were very nice. |
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| Antoni |
Hi kathyv, Well, as I said .... I was born and raised in Sardinia. At 7yo (lack of work) My family and I, left Sardinia and settled in Turin, North Italy.
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| Antoni |
In order of improving the knowledge of sardinian history and culture, I'm going to start a tread in the section "Global Politics" where I'll post links, historic facts, events, news, pictures, sounds, fragrances of Sardinia in the heart of western Mediterranean sea.
Above all, I want to point out that I'm very keen on all that sounds scottish. I visited Scotland several times in the past, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Oban, Glassgow ...... My friend Jane, that I knew rigth in Sardinia, ...... 
Freedom. |
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| Wolf of Badenoch |
Aye! yer richt oan baith coonts thaur Antoni,its aw very freendly. 
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| wisnaeme |
My regards to Turin and Milano,"Antoni". I have had in the past some happy memories of those places. Do they still have a hole in the ground and two little raised platforms for your feet in some places for a toilet? 
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| Antoni |
They have for sure. Mainly in Public places with many people "coming and going". Bars, Rail/bus Stations, Hospitals (not for patient ) ...... for public hygienic and health reasons I suppose ..... Where constant and good cleaning cannot be provided ....
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| kathyv |
Did you get to go to any of the Olympic events Antoni? I, unfortunately, haven't been to Turrin, we went from Austria into Italy and Cortina was the fisrt big place we went through then on to Venice and points south... Maybe someday!
I did watch the Games and saw the scenery, it looks very pretty there. Aren't those loos funny? LOL |
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| SLG |
Fàilte is 'welcome' in Scots Gaelic... although Scots and Irish Gaelic are very similar and this word is the same in both. I'm actually going to Cagliari for a conference. I'm hoping to spend an extra couple of days there as well though. I'm glad I'm not going during the summer, I think it would be far too hot for me. The temperature in October should be just perfect
I wish Sardinia all the best in its struggle
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| Antoni |
Consider that the weather is always windy and dry so .... it's hot but in a shady place is lovely even in August. Two days are really too few.
One day  south-westward
You can feel yourself at home staying at Forte Village (you know Sir Charles Forte ... Do you? ) http://www.fortevillageresort.com...ndex.php?page=index&lingua=EN One more day eastward to Villasimius.
Dishes: Malloredus a sa Campidanesa, Culurjonis (or Culurgionis), Wine: Vermentino, Nuragus (white), Monica, Cannonau (red/black). Beer: Ichnusa (As much as possible).
Dessert/Sweet: Seadas Alcoholic Beverage: Mirto (red). Chiled and ..... small quantity!! I'm here for further information.
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| kathyv |
Those pics are so beautiful! Looks like a lovely and peaceful spot! | ||||
| Antoni |
Well .... I've chosen the smallest. In the net u can find some better pictures and not only seaside .... .... the heart of Sardinia is perhaps even better.
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| SLG |
They look fantastic Antoni! I'll definitely try and make time to see a some of the island outside Cagliari. You're right, two days will never be enough. I'll just need to go back for a longer period at some point! | ||||
| Antoni |
It seems to me u like cats. This is mine she-cat. Or better ... I'm hers. 
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| Antoni |
In this case ..... you'll have enough time for more places and subjects to explore. |
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| kathyv |
Very pretty kitty! I do understand about being 'owned' by your cat! Right now I have 4 dogs and no cats, although, I am sure if I did have one, it would be the boss over us all! LOL | ||||
| Antoni |
I live in the countryside 15miles far from the city centre. In Turin city and suburbs there where skating, hockey , short track, curling. Although I'm keen on skating (years ago ) and skiing, traffic jam and a "no good reason" made me decide not to go to any event.
Q: Aren't those loos funny? A: Not at all in case of need.
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| Antoni |
I've misunderstood your avatar. I thought it was a cat but now .... it seems to be a dog. Dog: They feed me, love me and take care of me: they must be gods! Cat: They feed me, love me and take care of me: I must be a god!
Cats are Independent and dogs Dependent. In this web-site better being Independent. Joking ....
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| azzuri |
Your grasp of English is excellent Antoni - sorry if that sounds patronising.
I only wish I was bi-lingual.
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| Antoni |
My English teacher (Victoria), from Newcastle said the same (more or less).
Well .... I got the FCC (First Certificate of Cambrige) years ago. But since then .... I haven't had the chance of making practice and I think is still quite rusty .... is it? 
For "bi-lingual", .... u mean .... Scots/Sardinian??
Consider that Sardinian Language is a nightmare for italians .... like scots language for me. 
Very soon, Sardinian Language will be a subject in the forum "Global Politics"; tread "Knowing Sardinia". Don't worry about it .... Just few lines.
Have a Good night friend/s ... see u soon ...
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| kathyv |
Antonia, my avatar is a cat. It's a very popular cartoon character in the US. I put that one on there because my grandson likes it!
And your English is very good, it puts me to shame that I didn't spend more time on my languages while in school. I have enough French to read/understand some of what I see but not really to converse, and my Spanish does help understand some Italian but not enough of either to do me much good. Shame on me! |
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| Antoni |
1) Antoni = Sardinian/Catalan version of Antonio. Example: Antoni Gaudì - Catalan Architect. 
http://images.google.com/images?q...p;as_qdr=all&start=0&sa=N 2) Avatar: I was puzzled looking at the nose. It seemed to me it was a dog's nose. Solved Anyway. 3) Not so good ..... Formal English .... What I learnt at scool (English courses). Prepositions are very difficult and make me crazy sometimes. 4) Esp: Si comprendes y hablas Castillano (Spanish), no hay ninguna dificultad a comprender y hablar Italiano. Ita: Se capisci/(comprendi) e parli Castigliano, non c'é nessuna difficoltà a capire/(comprendere) l'Italiano. G.B.) If you understand and speak Castillano (Spanish), there is no difficulty to understand and speak Italian. As u can see Castillano and Italian are very similar and .... .... if at first u don't succeed, try, try, try again.
What's the cartoon name? Just for searching something in the net. Tanks and bye .....
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| Antoni |
Hi SLG, Have you been to Cagliari for the conference? How was your staying? Bye- Antonio. |
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| SLG |
Hi again Antoni. Yeah I went there for my conference and I had a really good time I was staying in a hotel in the old town and the area was really nice. I was in the conference most of the time during the day, but I got to see a bit of the city - especially the old town.
We eat out each night and the food was fantastic! I was surprised to see horse on the menu in a lot of places. |
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| Antoni |
Hi, So, you didn’t visit the south coast out Cagliari? What a pity. The ancient name of Cagliari(IT) was Caralis(Sardinian/Fenician?), then Romans changed it in (Calaris), Spanish added a “L” and changed the pronunciation, so, in Italian, the name became Cagliari. Nowdays Sardinians call it Casteddu = Castle because to the old city-centre in ancien time was a Castle. What a mess.
I hope the city was clean. In the past there were problems. Did you visit the Archaeological Museum (Rigth in the City Centre)? We are restoring all our ancient past. Horse meat is normal to find also at the Butcher in small quantities but are not bred for this purpose. Generally they are at the end of their working life or killed because of bad accidents and injuries. What happens in Scotland in the same situation? See you.
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