Tom was away in Switzerland for a few days at a big annual meeting... Go Tom!
I just tried to avoid the heat...
While on a walk...
I was up by the Republic Square refilling my water bottle at a local fountain and I noticed a bunch of photographers gathering around the side entrance of the building. Then two official looking dudes dressed in red & gold uniforms came out of the door. All the photogs rushed over to the entrance and started snapping pictures. All I heard in English was '...over here Sir Allen, no, over here Sir Allen...'. So...I pulled out my camera and started taking pictures. I did not recognize who it was at the time. Later, I realized what the hub-bub was about. It seems that Woody Allen is shooting a film here in Rome and was visiting with the Republic.
Here you go - my attempt at being a paparazzi...
I hear next week he will be filming on the Via Veneto...hmmm...maybe a drink at Harry's Bar is in order!
My other events involved meeting new people. A few weeks back I joined a group called 'Friends in Rome'. I posted a message stating that I would like to meet people who speak Italian (to help me) and want to improve their English (no jokes about my English). Sort of trading services...
As usual in life - when it rains it pours...
Not only did someone contact me to meet them for caffe but the organization had a 'get-together' - guess when - on the same day! So, as not to miss out on any opportunities, I did both...
At 4pm yesterday - I meet a wonderful, very pleasant gentlemen for a drink and had two hours of fun conversation (a psychotherapist with a motorcycle) - then ran home changed and went down to the 'get-together' at 8pm. The event was held on the Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island - press the link to read about it). There was about 30 people there and I met two very nice people. One formally from NYC, living in Dubai, and staying in Rome for a few months. The second a student from California studying Medieval Spanish Literature.
I had a great time but didn't get home until 1:30am (ugh) - we talked and did not notice the time.
It was a long day but well worth it! Hopefully, these connections will pan-out to possible friends in the future.
Another piece of good news - we are finally getting our new (automatic) car today! Yippy!
It was not what we originally wanted but it will be perfectly wonderful. We were lucky enough to get a new Mercedes E220 Wagon...(yes a station wagon)...
It's not a 'little Italian car' but will be wonderful for weekend trips and picking folks up at the airport.
Tom is out right not getting our new ride...
On the homefront, the garden is doing great! I think the sun here is even a little too strong for even them. The plants are getting a little brown (I guess sunburn) but the fruit is loving the suns attention. I have already started harvesting our crop...take a look...
Well I guess that is all for now. Tomorrow Tom is talking about going to the beach and on Sunday Stuart arrives for his second stay at the BRS Europe. Other than that all is well and hope everybody had a great 4th of July!
Love to all and enjoy the weekend...
Ron & Tom
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