tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post1166338228804942398..comments2024-02-29T10:56:53.489+10:00Comments on Shell Sherree: Venerdi in Venice: All Weather CampoShell Sherreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-72159816581796079682010-11-11T18:58:21.091+10:002010-11-11T18:58:21.091+10:00Cali ~ not to worry your sweet head, I didn't ...Cali ~ not to worry your sweet head, I didn't think it sounded ungrateful at all. Just a statement of fact. ;)Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-16103668302831127132010-11-10T20:42:11.858+10:002010-11-10T20:42:11.858+10:00Eek! I left the ;-) off my comment. It reads sort ...Eek! I left the ;-) off my comment. It reads sort of ungrateful without it! <br /><br />I have heard stories regarding room service. I will say no more! :-)from calinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-36566218085873162382010-11-09T16:54:08.418+10:002010-11-09T16:54:08.418+10:00Indie.Tea ~ but of course, a charcoal grey kitty w...Indie.Tea ~ but of course, a charcoal grey kitty will be beautiful!<br /><br />Yvonne ~ so it seems. We'll need every one of those storeys. {<i>Only</i> 126 days? ;) }Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-13862766899141385402010-11-09T16:04:08.465+10:002010-11-09T16:04:08.465+10:00You're going to have a lot of happy campers, I...You're going to have a lot of happy campers, I reckon!<br /><br />(126 days.. sigh.)Yvonnehttp://yvonne-365.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-4869498384628586822010-11-09T11:21:13.808+10:002010-11-09T11:21:13.808+10:00I like your version of 'roughing it' much ...I like your version of 'roughing it' much better. Can I have a charcoal kitty instead? Mine's charcoal grey :)Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-18330082485533703672010-11-08T19:07:51.937+10:002010-11-08T19:07:51.937+10:00Virginia ~ Meeps reminds me of my kitty. Simple s...Virginia ~ Meeps reminds me of my kitty. Simple sweet little things amuse her endlessly, even a crumpled ball of paper. Who needs TV...<br /><br />Debs ~ hee hee! That's a safe one.Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-34127661002754482502010-11-08T08:33:24.574+10:002010-11-08T08:33:24.574+10:00I had no camping plans but did have daughter's...I had no camping plans but did have daughter's birthday party in park. Ended up with a house full of screaming 9 year old girls. <br />Hmmmm - no guesses on where I'd rather be.............Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567813155701854683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-35659612593798077152010-11-08T00:20:40.258+10:002010-11-08T00:20:40.258+10:00Oh girl, you and I are on the same page re camping...Oh girl, you and I are on the same page re camping. Meeps likes to snuggle on pretty sheets too you know! :)<br />V<br /><br />PS Right now she's amusing herself with a wine cork and then takes a break to go bat the toilet paper when the air vent makes it flutter! HAVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-76468388598857685252010-11-07T11:00:03.267+10:002010-11-07T11:00:03.267+10:00VenetiaMicio ~ aah, merci! J'en ai trouvée. C...VenetiaMicio ~ aah, merci! <a href="http://venetiamicio.blogspot.com/2010/11/venise-en-novembre.html" rel="nofollow">J'en ai trouvée.</a> Cette vue est très jolie aussi! Bisous...<br /><br />Genie ~ yes, in light of Alexa and Petrea's thoughts on the matter, I've made some calls and ensured the foreign-speaking room service will be laid on tap. And sparkling, at that.<br /><br />Amy ~ you're allowed to bring your sleeping bag with you if it helps with such a major adjustment. <br /><br />Ms M ~ <i>Discreet tap at door.</i> I believe our foreign-speaking room service has just arrived with brunch and this morning's catch.Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-85779840111416176972010-11-07T10:17:22.962+10:002010-11-07T10:17:22.962+10:00I like your idea of roughing it :) Let's have ...I like your idea of roughing it :) Let's have room service bring up some delectable treats for us -- and kitty :)Ms Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960193596384417988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-51178953130662874482010-11-07T05:42:24.164+10:002010-11-07T05:42:24.164+10:00I usually go for the tent and sleeping bag and Pop...I usually go for the tent and sleeping bag and Pop Tarts variety of camping, but with digs like this? I could be persuaded to try something different. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302700145350385530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-77979283797317170622010-11-07T02:36:06.179+10:002010-11-07T02:36:06.179+10:00Shell -- I will join you, Alexa, Petrea and any ot...Shell -- I will join you, Alexa, Petrea and any others in the perfect camp in Venice or other 4+star with foreign-speaking room service!!<br /><br />Love this with little black kitty, gondola below, fine linens, etc...<br /><br />meep!Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-37226418208583423042010-11-06T23:34:03.567+10:002010-11-06T23:34:03.567+10:00Je suis très heureuse de retrouver ce lieu sous to...Je suis très heureuse de retrouver ce lieu sous ton pinceau, j'aime ton clin d'oeil avec le petit Micio à sa fenêtre et les fleurs, tout est toujours si charmant avec toi !<br />Tu peux retrouver une nouvelle vue sur les maisons de cette petite place, mais entrevue du Grand Canal et du vaporetto, dans mes parutions de novembre.<br />bisous à toi<br />DanielleVenetiaMiciohttp://www.venetiamicio.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-6091855870646442812010-11-06T23:25:42.719+10:002010-11-06T23:25:42.719+10:00Katie ~ Mise's animation is a fine idea. In t...Katie ~ Mise's animation is a fine idea. In the meantime, your imagination is welcome to go into overdrive...Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-20127128859619172842010-11-06T14:22:08.171+10:002010-11-06T14:22:08.171+10:00But yes. Room service, preferably in a foreign lan...But yes. Room service, preferably in a foreign language, is exactly my preference.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-92049049752733770842010-11-06T14:20:55.032+10:002010-11-06T14:20:55.032+10:00Alexa, I aspire to four star hotels.
Actually, I...Alexa, I aspire to four star hotels. <br /><br />Actually, I aspire to 5S, but I'm willing to take baby steps.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_%28classification%29#HotelstarsPetrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-51155210085842745442010-11-06T13:52:40.935+10:002010-11-06T13:52:40.935+10:00Petrea -- I've been quoted (by my ex, who love...Petrea -- I've been quoted (by my ex, who loves to camp and thinks he was Daniel Boone in a former lifretime) as saying that my idea of a vacation is "room service, preferably in a foreign language." I'm thinking that your friend and I are kindred spirits. You too?Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-84825807743569637972010-11-06T13:25:51.143+10:002010-11-06T13:25:51.143+10:00Pure delight as always! Such a great way to start ...Pure delight as always! Such a great way to start my weekend. And I love Mise's idea of turning these into animated meeps. I'll just have to imagine your lovely illustration coming to life (and all of us in a gondola with Hugh). Although I own a tent (my grandmother gave it to me years ago so I won't part with it), the idea of going camping doesn't appeal to me anymore.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-22419127579051727632010-11-06T11:03:54.916+10:002010-11-06T11:03:54.916+10:00Mise ~ I should be ever so honoured if you were to...Mise ~ I should be ever so honoured if you were to invite me to visit. 353 thread count sheets stylishly rumpled on the floor in front of your ivory stove would be a treat.<br /><br />Alexa ~ hee hee! I had no clue this was near the Ponte Giustinian ~ what a happy coincidence.<br /><br />Cali ~ you're all worth every moment!<br /><br />Thanks, Hiker ~ it really is my pleasure.<br /><br />Margaret ~ just one of the many reasons I abstain...<br /><br />All Things French ~ if kitty is not fond of shimmying, I'm sure we'll be left in no doubt of the matter.<br /><br />Petrea ~ <i>four</i> star? Yikes. Actually, a tent in a luxury eco-resort might be a vague possibility...Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-87541968435663719442010-11-06T10:32:30.978+10:002010-11-06T10:32:30.978+10:00My idea of camping is a cabin with a fireplace, no...My idea of camping is a cabin with a fireplace, not too far from somewhere where someone is cooking breakfast for me.<br /><br />You remind me of a woman I used to know who (at the time) lived with a rock star. She once said, "My idea of roughing it is a four star hotel."Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-15540034628105373942010-11-06T10:12:30.096+10:002010-11-06T10:12:30.096+10:00Ah! yes that's my style of camping ~ and well!...Ah! yes that's my style of camping ~ and well!! shimmying down the drain-pipe on 1000 count sheets sound just perfect ( isn't that what they use in the White House)<br />I'm sure kitty would love shimmying.<br />Beautiful painting Shell.<br /><br />~Dianne~Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-63230268926944361252010-11-06T04:49:38.656+10:002010-11-06T04:49:38.656+10:00I agree with AH. Thanks. And, just so you know, ...I agree with AH. Thanks. And, just so you know, I kind of like camping. My only problem is when you have to pee in the middle of the night. It takes away all the romance.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-11901738795585455762010-11-06T03:49:43.216+10:002010-11-06T03:49:43.216+10:00I think you're very special to do this for us ...I think you're very special to do this for us every week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-56815851323805991212010-11-06T02:32:59.496+10:002010-11-06T02:32:59.496+10:00Animated meeps! What a concept. It's always fu...Animated meeps! What a concept. It's always fun to play where's kitty. Or is it hello kitty? <br /><br />Paris, Venice, Hugh. We are a spoiled bunch. But we're worth it.from calinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815983123229218451.post-16715441547012604762010-11-06T01:35:17.059+10:002010-11-06T01:35:17.059+10:00And if you turn about 90 degrees to your left, you...And if you turn about 90 degrees to your left, you'll have <a href="http://www.shellsherree.com/2009/12/venerdi-in-venice-ponte-of-pigeons-and.html" rel="nofollow"> this view</a>. I do so love the way you think, Shell—and I'll go "camping" with you any time. Meep!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.com