tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post5549701315387169075..comments2023-04-26T16:52:19.465+02:00Comments on At Home in Rome: Some ObservationsShelley - At Home in Romehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852984952753737225noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-75956899651327834272007-05-20T16:31:00.000+02:002007-05-20T16:31:00.000+02:00Great discussion! We have the pro-Babs and no-Babs...Great discussion! We have the pro-Babs and no-Babs camps. Elle, if you go you have to post on it!<BR/><BR/>Jessica, good tips about traveling vets for Largo Argentina. And everyone can adopt by distance, just by sending a contribution.<BR/><BR/>As for the magazines, I will get in touch with the interested parties. ;-)Shelley - At Home in Romehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852984952753737225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-82864187230031384052007-05-19T17:12:00.000+02:002007-05-19T17:12:00.000+02:00Also,When I was staying in Padova many years ago, ...Also,<BR/>When I was staying in Padova many years ago, I had some neighbors who worked at the hospital there.<BR/><BR/>They said that families would drop off their elderly relatives when they went on vacation!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Pretty gross.Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-83130311383262316012007-05-19T17:08:00.000+02:002007-05-19T17:08:00.000+02:00Oh Fun!!I just found your blog & I love it. Right ...Oh Fun!!<BR/>I just found your blog & I love it. Right on. I lived in Italy off and on for a while, so it's super fun to read about the comings and goings.<BR/><BR/>The online wedding registry for fans *cracked me up*!!!<BR/><BR/>:) AmeyAmeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-11189263985848511812007-05-19T13:52:00.000+02:002007-05-19T13:52:00.000+02:00What is it about tackiness being the new cool? You...What is it about tackiness being the new cool? You are so spot on! Victoria Beckham and Britney are the same way. I don't understand where we made the turn from the wealthy wanting to look classy to the wealthy wanting to look trashy, but I really wish we'd turn this car around! <BR/>And I think they'd have to pay me a grand to sit through that concert. OY VEY.African Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741350447523434665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-26915879475728877282007-05-19T01:16:00.000+02:002007-05-19T01:16:00.000+02:00abandoning these animals, how cruel. babs asking f...abandoning these animals, how cruel. babs asking for that kind of money....i just hope she gives where it is needed. you think she'll buy a raffle ticket? haha.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291061982706600311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-65454435786709797442007-05-18T23:05:00.000+02:002007-05-18T23:05:00.000+02:00Good Grief, what's next. I swear...anyway, Roberto...Good Grief, what's next. I swear...anyway, Roberto told me about this Roman thing to discard pets while everyone goes to the beach. I mean what the hel*l* is that?! I was so outraged when I heard about it ---and guess what? Still am.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry, but Babs is just not good enough for that amount of money. That is ridiculous. She better start feeding some starving kids or villages in Africa to warrant those outrageous prices!<BR/><BR/>Man, Shelley, you sure got me in a tizzy today!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-12657242207102331922007-05-18T17:15:00.000+02:002007-05-18T17:15:00.000+02:00Tottis... and I thought the Beckhams were bad with...Tottis... and I thought the Beckhams were bad with the diamond-encrusted sex toy for a birthday present. Why, and B, WHY!?!?<BR/><BR/>I think I read that Coco Cox is named after Courtney, using the first two letters of her first and last name.<BR/><BR/>[Displaying shameless interest in the gossip pages here.]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-86521770756419735912007-05-18T00:45:00.000+02:002007-05-18T00:45:00.000+02:00It angers me that people discard their pets so eas...It angers me that people discard their pets so easily. There is this amazing woman in the town I use to live that turned her home into a cat sanctuary. <BR/><BR/>Gibsons - Happy Cat Haven<BR/>Contact: Violet Winegarden, help@happycathaven.org<BR/>Happy Cat Haven is a private, non-profit shelter for needy animals on the Sunshine Coast and is located in Violet Winegarden's own home in Gibsons. Over 1500 animals help in six years.<BR/>Website: www.happycathaven.org<BR/><BR/>Infact, my online nic is a tribute to her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-18560633934494151172007-05-17T23:05:00.000+02:002007-05-17T23:05:00.000+02:00Chanel?! I wonder what their other kid is called....Chanel?! I wonder what their other kid is called. After seeing Mrs Totti presenting Iene, right up to the end of her pregnancy, I had to give her some credit. She annoys me a little less than before now. <BR/><BR/>I have been known to splash out on an English magazine. I know you can read online, but sometimes, back to basics is just nice :)Delinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318448281699620966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-35642914385114454702007-05-17T18:53:00.001+02:002007-05-17T18:53:00.001+02:00At Largo Argentina they can use Vet visits too, if...At Largo Argentina they can use Vet visits too, if any tourists are vets at home, it'd be nice to pop in. And, if anyone is thinking about adopting, it's easier for someone from america/canada or switzerland to adopt than someone from the E.U. All they need there are mandatory shots, while they need documents and kitty passports to be adopted into another E.U> country. If no adopting, at least go give some lovin' to a kitty for a half hour, it's so worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-58802573047594567262007-05-17T18:53:00.000+02:002007-05-17T18:53:00.000+02:00Babs ain't worth that kinda dough! I'll buy a CD ...Babs ain't worth that kinda dough! I'll buy a CD for $20, but that's as far as it goes. I could have a glorious trip to Italy for that kind of money!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-34014414590254330812007-05-17T12:59:00.000+02:002007-05-17T12:59:00.000+02:00Oh. My. Goodness.Babs is here. HERE, in Roma! (Tha...Oh. My. Goodness.<BR/><BR/>Babs is here. HERE, in Roma! (Thanks for telling me!)<BR/><BR/>I don't care if I have to live on bread and water for the next month just to get the cheap seats, I shall do just that!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001616560113657019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-81204027109530143762007-05-17T10:16:00.000+02:002007-05-17T10:16:00.000+02:00Chanel - yuk. Poor kid.Thrift stores - unfortunat...Chanel - yuk. Poor kid.<BR/><BR/>Thrift stores - unfortunately they're just not "done" here. I've also gotten horrified looks when I told people here that my fabulous jacket is from ebay (US - ebay Italia sucks unfortunately). There is some kind of stigma to getting things cheap here.<BR/><BR/>If you ever need another native English speaking hairstylist in Rome - i have a fabulous Northern English one. He does a great job and is very reasonable. Neil at Concept hair salon on Via Cimarra, Monti.Kataromahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978496810226430712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-17166519165215956762007-05-17T08:45:00.000+02:002007-05-17T08:45:00.000+02:00I'm having a hard time grasping the whole mentalit...I'm having a hard time grasping the whole mentality of "we'll just abandon the animal" if it doesn't fit into our plans; as if it were an inanimate object.<BR/>This sort of thing makes me ill. I don't think I will ever understand.<BR/>Barbra S. tickets make me want to vomit. Another ridiculous scheme. I don't care how lovely her voice is, who decides to set those prices; more importantly who pays for them? I'd rather spend the money on the Roman cats.all over the maphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683876349920004494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-7198163104360990962007-05-17T04:04:00.000+02:002007-05-17T04:04:00.000+02:00Hope it doesn't get as bad as Hollywood. I read s...Hope it doesn't get as bad as Hollywood. I read somewhere they've named kids, Moxie Crimefighter, Apple, Kel-el, and who knows what else.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04877277112077789044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-31723397738170558732007-05-17T03:41:00.000+02:002007-05-17T03:41:00.000+02:00Totti's wife is totally tacky! In that photo you c...Totti's wife is totally tacky! In that photo you can tell she has big fake teeth, and plumped up lips. And he has a reputation for being stupid, right? My roommate subscribes to the New Yorker, anytime you want to trade a stack of New Yorker's for a stack of some trashy Italian gossip mag, let me know!triplecremehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692192931108371667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-12816533011642078132007-05-17T03:18:00.000+02:002007-05-17T03:18:00.000+02:00I guess when your rich naming your child CHANEL, s...I guess when your rich naming your child CHANEL, sounds normal. I know a dog name Chanel...lolMs. FoxyRoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468430928297341473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-44154313822232517072007-05-17T01:45:00.000+02:002007-05-17T01:45:00.000+02:00Hi Shelley,I'll buy your New Yorker used for half ...Hi Shelley,<BR/>I'll buy your New Yorker used for half price when you finish it or, in exchange, you can have my Mom's last care package of clippings!Elizabeth Abbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763064258020825441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-32015813278917793662007-05-16T22:51:00.000+02:002007-05-16T22:51:00.000+02:00Violette: Yep, apparently it's like a 50-something...Violette: Yep, apparently it's like a 50-something piece orchestra. But, still. And, yes, I love my thrift stores. Loved the horrified look on people's faces after they would enthusiastically compliment an article of my clothing and I'd say, "Hey, thanks. $3.50 at Salvation Army." I am still looking for good thrift shops here, so far, no good.<BR/><BR/>Ms: Oh, Sante! When will you learn? These Italian boys and their irrational fan behavior. And, your LR impression? Yes, please!<BR/><BR/>Tamara: Chavs, good new vocab for me, grazie!<BR/><BR/>NYC: Love it. No, Tods was taken. And I thought Courtney got the name from Cocoa Puffs and just spelled it wrong on the birth certificate? I mean, judging by the intellectual capacity that her husband seems to display... makes you wonder...<BR/>And, last thing. I'm thinking, magazine care package, Italian Elle Decor, me to you? I know mags are heavy but even just one, could be fun... maybe I'll surprise you one of these days?<BR/><BR/>Annika: You can be on the magazine care package list too. Just send me some Swedish meatballs in return. Ok, scratch that. Surprise me.Shelley - At Home in Romehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852984952753737225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-65160116010288158302007-05-16T21:40:00.000+02:002007-05-16T21:40:00.000+02:00I bought Italian Vogue here in Sweden a few months...I bought Italian Vogue here in Sweden a few months back... €10! <BR/><BR/>I kind of like the idea of Pucci Totti. Sounds cute.Annikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517812959204497841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-46702075347290114592007-05-16T20:54:00.000+02:002007-05-16T20:54:00.000+02:00I have heard of a few Chanels stateside. Chanel To...I have heard of a few Chanels stateside. Chanel Totti does not have a nice ring to it. Why are they naming her after a French designer anyway, was Tods or Missoni Totti not available?<BR/><BR/>There is an up and coming model named Chanel Iman (seriously) she is 16 and was in Vogue this month. Thank god the girl is cute. What were her parents thinking?<BR/><BR/>Courtney Cox named her kid Coco. Everyone thinks it's after Coco Chanel. Hello, Coco's name is a nickname. Her real name is Gabrielle Chanel. <BR/><BR/>re: the high price of magazines. I wanted to buy the latest issue of Italian Elle Decor...$18.25! At least Italian Vanity Fair is reasonable, around $5.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-55170926448871501552007-05-16T20:36:00.000+02:002007-05-16T20:36:00.000+02:00Totti basically sounds like the Italian version of...Totti basically sounds like the Italian version of what Brits call 'chavs.'<BR/><BR/>Hilarious.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360876494810611160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-88187286037222664022007-05-16T20:12:00.000+02:002007-05-16T20:12:00.000+02:00Sante (super-Totti fan) didn't see a problem with ...Sante (super-Totti fan) didn't see a problem with the name. HAHAHA. Of course. Fired.<BR/><BR/>Also, you haven't heard my Linda Richman (it's pretty good, if I do say so myself)!!Sara, Ms Adventures in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895074987792773887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33381120.post-69376930355044986912007-05-16T19:56:00.000+02:002007-05-16T19:56:00.000+02:00The Totti's are following suit after the Beckam's ...The Totti's are following suit after the Beckam's in unusual names department. <BR/><BR/>Wow! the tickets for Babs is insane. I hope she has an orchestra backing her vocals.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on buying reading material over clothes or shoes. I buy all my clothes at the thrift stores. Would the women of Roman be horrified by this? Do they have second hand clothing stores there filled with Chanel, Gucci and Armani?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com