MISSION 36 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO

1st To 3rd Of July 2016, The Swiss James Bond Club And The German James Bond Club Organized An Unforgettable Weekend In Cortina D’Ampezzo To Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of „For Your Eyes Only“! Fully Packed With Bond Stars & Locations, Cars & Vehicles, Local „For Your Eyes Only“ Artists And A Lot Of Unexpected Surprises! Based On A Core Idea From Swiss Club President Markus Hartmann, A Lot Of People And Bond Fans Realized (Enchanted) It To A Real And Unique Weekend Event

It Was A Fantastic Experience To Meet The „For Your Eyes Only“ Special Guest Stars John Moreno (Luigi Ferrara), John Wyman (Erich Kriegler) And Stuntman Legend Rémy Julienne (Citroen 2CV Stunts). All Of Them Were In Good Humor And They Enjoyed The Event Obviously

On That Occasion Very Lovely Thanks To The Swiss Bond Club (Event Manager Peter Hermann), The German Bond Club (Event Manager Thomas Stephan) And The Fantastic Support Of The People From Cortina To Make It Happen! The Unique „35 Years Of Bonding In Cortina“ Weekend Was Just Legendary!!

DAY ONE
The Bob Case: On The Bob Track With The Very Same Original Bob From The Movie Was The First Shooting. As Additional Surprise Guests: Sergio Zanon (From The Original Bob Team As Seen In The Movie At The Same Position) And Giovanni Di Bona (One Of The Three Guys Who Doubled Roger Moore). After Walking Down On The Bob Track Stuntman Legend Rémy Julienne Joined The Event Crew From All Over Europe. The 86 Years Old Man Looks Still Young On The Motobike

The Ice Stadium Case: Hansi Zweigle (Lotus Esprit Turbo Owner) Came In His Car With Special Guest John Moreno (77). Behind The Ice Stadium Was Another Shooting With John Moreno In Front Of The Iconic Lotus. After That The Group Enjoyed The Interesting „Question And Answer“ Time With The Fabulous John Moreno

The Ice Field Case: Antonio Colli (One Of The Three Hockey Players In “For Your Eyes Only”) Introduced The Bond Fans Group The Original Ice Field Vehicle From The Movie. After Another Great „Question And Answer“ Time Two More Hockey Player Came To The Ice Field And Attacking Antonio Colli. The Live Fight On The Ice Was An Unexpected Action Surprise

DAY TWO
The Trampolino Case: The Event Group Arrived At The Olympic Ski Jump Area (Olympia Winter Games 1956). Suddenly A Man Steps Out Of The Forest, John Wyman. After Another Relaxed „Question And Answer“ Time The Bond Fans Enjoyed Taking Pictures With Handsome John And Of The Impressive Location Too. Some Of The Attendees Had The Unique Chance To Go On The Ski Jump Top. Another Surpise Guest Was Giovanni Valle („Libero“ In For Your Eyes Only)

The Miramonti Case: Giorgio Degasper („L’Amore, L’Amore“ Coachman In „For Your Eyes Only“) Was Sitting In His Original Movie Dress On His Original Movie Sleigh In Front Of The Hotel Miramonti. The Attendees Had The Chance To Have A Sit On The Wooden Sleigh For Another Unique Shooting. Also The Iconic Fire-Copper Colored Lotus Esprit Turbo With The Movie Typically „Olin Mark VI“ Skis On The Rear Trunk Was There. Once More An Incredible Setting To Take Pictures

Giorgio Degasper Offered To Buy Some Of His Homemade „L’Amore, L’Amore“ Jam. The Jam Jar Adornet With Hay And Carefully Packed In A Transparent Bag With His Signature

The Gala Dinner Case: The Event Group Enjoyed A Delicious Five Course Meal At The Hotel Ancora In The Heart Of Cortina. Opposite To The Famous Foto Zardini Shop. John Moreno, John Wyman, Rémy Julienne And Some Of The Local „For Your Eyes Only“ Artists Were Also There. Activities Like A Bond Memorabilia Auction, Memorabilia Tombola And Autograph Session Was During The Dinner Breaks. The Golden Final Was The Very Entertaining “Question And Answer” Session Together With The Three Guests Of Honor

The Dinner Room Was Very Lovely Decorated And Also The Original “For Your Eyes Only” Ski Dress Worn By James Bond, Sir Roger Moore, Was Displayed. A Very Generos Loan From Willy Bogner

The Gala Dinner Menu
Aperitif De La Maison: „Bruschette“ Toasted Bread With Cherry Tomatoes And Fresh Basil & „Bruschette“ Toasted Bread With Cheek From Sauris

Warm Puff-Pastry Stuffed With Belgian Endive, Smoked Bacon And „Montasio“ Cheese Served With Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Risotto With Pumpkin Flowers, „Castella“ Creamy Cheese, Chervil, „Champagne“ Wine And Saffron

Roasted Veal Loin Rolled Up With Aubergines And Smoked „Scamorza“ Cheese Flavoured With Fresh Thyme And „Chardonnay“ Wine. Carrot And Potato Timbale Au Gratin With „Stravecchio“ Wine

Raspberry Parfait With Tepid White Chocolate Small Cake Served With Strawberry Sauce

Unique Event Memorabilia
A Very Nice Goodie Bag Was Gifted To The Attendees Includes Maps, Brochures, Magazines, DVD, Sticker, Postcards And A Jam Jar (Lampone / Raspberry) From Cortina. Three Photo From The Main Local Stars (Antonio Colli, Giovanni Valle & Giorgio Degasper). And Also The Event Poster (60 x 30cm) Limited Edition Of 80 Copies And Individually Numbered

The White Dinner Napkin With Black James Bond Silhouette / The Gala Dinner Menu Sheet With A Blue Ribbon / The Individually Numbered And Designed Tombola Card (No 15 Front Design From The “For Your Eyes Only” Comic) / The Personalized Event Patch With The „35 Years Of Bonding In Cortina“ Lanyard / Personal Photo From The Bob Track / The „White Dove“ Needle Pin Related To The One In „For Your Eyes Only“. The Enamelled Dove Pin (Diameter 35mm) Is Designed By German Christian Willenberg. It’s A Limited Edition Of 100 Pieces / Different Autographs From The Artists (Detail Overview)

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