Hey John! (& LJ)
Your thread is so funny.. sorry you got stuck on the sub bench on your date night. I know a few teachers and they are NOT wild.. too busy marking papers, lol.

I would buy IL a gift, only if you are seeing her Xmas Eve/Day/Boxing day (do you have that in the US!?).. just something small, yes, nothing 'heavy'...I like the bath salts/oils idea, but go highend, not supermarket/drug store, as that would look cheap! Or a nice neck scarf, silk, or something..less personal?

Kerry.. you are right about those Italian films, especially Cinema Paradiso and Life is Beautiful, lovely..

Al x