On the road again: Moving to Naples Italy

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Lasonic TRC-920

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Hello to all my Boomboxery friends...

As the title states, my wife and I are moving to Italy, Naples to be exact. If you remember, 5 years ago we were in Okinawa, Japan. Now, my wife has been offered and accepted a job in Naples, so we're off on another adventure. The job will last for a minimum of 3 years, and a max of 5.

To answer the first question I know you're all wondering...
YES! I am taking all my radios with me!

Because "You know I can't live without my radio(s)"

The process is just beginning, probably going to take at least 2 to 3 months before we leave, but the packing starts TODAY!

To all the European Boombox Collectors, LET'S DO THIS! I have every intention, if possible, to get out and meet members, have meets, pound radios, see collections and document it for Boombox Magazine.

I want to say thank you at all of the West Coast Crew. It's be an honor and a privilege to have rocked a box with you all. We will do it again when I get back.

With that said, let's crank this thing to 11 :rock:
 

Ghettoboom767

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Oh wow Chris,I think I need to call you this week! Text me a good time to talk.
Naples is one place and Switzerland that I want to see sometime.😯😎
 

trippy1313

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Wait.... What?!?!?

April 1st isn't for another 5 months.

That's crazy big news Chris. And on the other side of the world. What is it your wife does anyways?

I can't lie, Naples sounds awesome. But dang, even though I know you'll still be on the site, it's odd to think of you as leaving the west coast.
 

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Ghettoboom767 said:
Oh wow Chris,I think I need to call you this week! Text me a good time to talk.
Naples is one place and Switzerland that I want to see sometime.
I'll hit you up, might have a garage sale this weekend, so it might be nuts.

trippy1313 said:
Wait.... What?!?!?

April 1st isn't for another 5 months.

That's crazy big news Chris. And on the other side of the world. What is it your wife does anyways?

I can't lie, Naples sounds awesome. But dang, even though I know you'll still be on the site, it's odd to think of you as leaving the west coast.
Yeah, I know, but like you said, I'll still be on the site, so expect more full teardowns and rebuilds and of course I'll be on the HUNT! The adventure is just starting!

Northerner said:
Wowsers! Been to a few places in Italy, loved it, tho they drive like crazies there lol

Good luck on your next adventure!!
Man, if I can survive rush hour on the 101 and 405 in Los Angeles AND driving in Japan, I can make it ANYWHERE!

Funny, I will hold a driver license in 3 different countries and a motorcycle license in 2!

BTW, wifey wants to go to the UK, so....maybe....some sort of....UK MEET! :rock:
 

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wow Chris - this is HUGE news --you sure have an exciting life !!
do you have music // band connections over there ?

i always think of you as THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN...
and you always we be just that - no matter where you reside
 

trippy1313

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I see what's really going on here.... gotta get out before the new president takes office, whoever it may be.

So you'll be back in about 4 years right?
 

Lasonic TRC-920

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redbenjoe said:
wow Chris - this is HUGE news --you sure have an exciting life !!
do you have music // band connections over there ?

i always think of you as THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN...
and you always we be just that - no matter where you reside
Thanks Ira, As Charlie Daniels once said "Gotta keep a movin' just to keep from goin' down!"

As for band related stuff...I have been releasing music, almost an hour's worth of new tracks this year. I'm still doing radio promotions and interviews and still being asked "When?". Oddly enough an offer came in last year, centered in Rome. I spoke with that person today and an interesting offer is on the table, but I'm not sure I have to stomach for it all again. I did allot of years in a van with no windows traveling at night. It's harder than one thinks. BUT, you should never say never RIGHT?

My mothers family is from Sicily, so I guess it's like going home.

One thing is for sure, I'm gonna Rock a Box with Max in Berlin rolling around in Herbie! :thumbsup:

trippy1313 said:
I see what's really going on here.... gotta get out before the new president takes office, whoever it may be.

So you'll be back in about 4 years right?
The way I see it, there is less of a chance of Russia NUKING Italy than Los Angeles! :-/ :annoyed:
I'll be back in the US in 3 to 5 years or at the end of my wife's contract.

-GZ- said:
Wtf!?!?
Did not see this one comin!
But..but..you're California Chris!
This does not compute.
I'll always be Californian. I'm a 3rd generation California, with 2 daughters born here.

I will be rockin' it Cali style no matter when I'm standing! :surf:
 

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Yikes bro... ITALY!!! That's so cool. And I thought Florida was a big move. How the heck are you gonna get all your stuff. (Boomboxes) out there? Congrats to you both and don't forget us little guys
 

Lasonic TRC-920

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baddboybill said:
Yikes bro... ITALY!!! That's so cool. And I thought Florida was a big move. How the heck are you gonna get all your stuff. (Boomboxes) out there? Congrats to you both and don't forget us little guys
Just like when we went to Japan, a moving company shows up, boxes it all up and we're on our way :-D
 

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Damn, crazy times, although as Rudey says, if you ever make it to the UK i feel an awesome UK meet coming on!

Travel safe man and keep us posted on progress. It is weird to think of you in Italy, I'll phone ahead and warn them :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

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-GZ- said:
Super stoked for you, Chris. Sounds like one hell of an opportunity.
Thank you, I'm looking forward to seeing Europe again.

Ghettoboom767 said:
Glad to see its 3-5 years and not a super long time or forever.
No, not for ever. Not sure where I will return too, if it will be California or Oregon or Washington or even someplace else.

Hisrudeness said:
Good luck with the move Chris. Make sure you pop over to the UK.
Absolutely!

T-STER said:
Damn, crazy times, although as Rudey says, if you ever make it to the UK i feel an awesome UK meet coming on!

Travel safe man and keep us posted on progress. It is weird to think of you in Italy, I'll phone ahead and warn them :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think a UK meet will be a must!

So much for my sneak attack! :-D
 
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