tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post853483574008443881..comments2023-11-05T01:14:14.295-07:00Comments on The Real Estalker: Is Oprah Fleeing Fisher Island?Your Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600002907755148264noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-74916248427536286852008-06-25T12:34:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:34:00.000-07:005:19, mama already explained that.5:19, mama already explained that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-9953599128228565822008-06-25T05:19:00.000-07:002008-06-25T05:19:00.000-07:00as a former resident of FI and frequent passerby o...as a former resident of FI and frequent passerby of Mizz Winfrey, I can attest that there is no way in hell that this is her unit. This is definitely a staff unit and not a great one at that. Oprah had at least 3 units at Fisher Island, if not more. My only guess is that she has found a new place to spend her weekends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-46895793240112256512008-06-24T19:47:00.000-07:002008-06-24T19:47:00.000-07:00Decorating is clearly not the bigO's long suit. H...Decorating is clearly not the bigO's long suit. Her diet doctor, on the other hand is an expert. She went to see Dr. Lovitz because of his unorthodox diet treatments. When she entered his office he greeted her warmly and promptly asked her to go over by the door and get down on her hands and knees. Not wishing to alienate him before learning his diet secrets, she obliged. When she asked about his program, he interrupted her and asked her to go over by the window and get down on her hands and knees. She drew up her zaftig frame and asked indignantly what this had to do with his diet regimen. "Nothing at all" he said " I am getting a black naugahide sofa this afternoon and I want to see where it will look best."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-87788888089824049092008-06-24T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-24T10:30:00.000-07:00Whoever said she's leaving cause of a drug baron's...Whoever said she's leaving cause of a drug baron's son...?<BR/><BR/>I live in NY, and there's not a fancy condo bldg. or townhouse block that doesn't have a druglord living in it. Same for the streets of Greenwich, northern NJ, and Westchester.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-77808920114279013642008-06-24T09:38:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:38:00.000-07:00Who cares what she does? Anyone? Someone? Buell...Who cares what she does? Anyone? Someone? Bueller? Her money has never been able to buy her design smarts, decorating taste, or an effective beard aside from Newman or whatever his name is. When I look at her I think "mooooo."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-49699995469802136442008-06-24T06:15:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:15:00.000-07:00That's right PCH. Money might not buy happiness bu...That's right PCH. Money might not buy happiness but it buys a mortgage-less home, decent health insurance, a paid-for education for the kids, easily paid bills and a credit card debt free life.<BR/><BR/>I find that many of the rich people haters are not so much jealous of the Maybachs and mansions, but rather they're envious of the security that money can buy (if handled properly).<BR/><BR/>Financial security is what eludes so many people and it's what makes many "less fortunate" people hate the rich...their own lack of financial security.<BR/><BR/>In today's world of $5/gallon (and going higher) gasoline, outrageous health care costs, rising food costs and million dollar starter homes, would you rather be rich and secure or happy and always feeling like the carpet could be ripped out from under you at any moment?<BR/><BR/>For better or worse, I think we know what most people would choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-76930963844725643152008-06-24T05:54:00.000-07:002008-06-24T05:54:00.000-07:00PCH, nicely said.PCH, nicely said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-49119639328605022852008-06-24T05:32:00.000-07:002008-06-24T05:32:00.000-07:00Mama, a quick scan and comparison of Google Earth ...Mama, a quick scan and comparison of Google Earth and Virtual Globetrotting reveals that they have (I believe) recently torn down the Vanderbilt manse and are in the process of building another condo unit in its place...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-84187996794565382662008-06-23T22:37:00.000-07:002008-06-23T22:37:00.000-07:00Ah, money doesn't buy outright happiness, true. Bu...Ah, money doesn't buy outright happiness, true. But it does buy you out of the most pressing challenges people face on a daily basis. (Which is why almost no one fully believes it's the cliched chimera everyone makes it out to be.) Ten million in the bank and suddenly you don't have to stay at a job you hate or worry about paying the bills. College tuition? Not a problem. Need a break? I haven't decided where I want to go. <BR/><BR/>In other words, it radically alters what occupies someone's mind and how s/he approaches life. Most rich people find other ways to complicate their lives, certainly, but there's at least a quasi-happiness in removing financial concerns from the daily or monthly equation.<BR/><BR/>And when it comes to the hoard-and-squander aspects of our human nature, I've got this piece of advice: Hate the game, not the player.pchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283315335849825659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-6614698392929567432008-06-23T21:32:00.000-07:002008-06-23T21:32:00.000-07:00anonymous 8:18,If you hate rich people and the ext...anonymous 8:18,<BR/><BR/>If you hate rich people and the extravagance of real estate, stay away from this blog. It's about real estate pornography, not a forum for political/socio economic discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-55136896092214727732008-06-23T20:18:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:18:00.000-07:00You know you would think instead of all the RICH p...You know you would think instead of all the RICH people trying to out do each other with huge fancy homes they would try to help out the poor people and the homeless and maybe buy homes for them to live in. All they study is how much is enough? There is never enough for some of them. Money may by them all they want, but it won't, I repeat it won't by the happienss. I hate rich people for this very reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-7711023175439491262008-06-23T18:15:00.000-07:002008-06-23T18:15:00.000-07:00I actually like it. Very pretty views, nice finish...I actually like it. Very pretty views, nice finishing. I happen to like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-50963985919153672822008-06-23T15:20:00.001-07:002008-06-23T15:20:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.InALittleMinutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814026885998685063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-57318247305480735432008-06-23T15:20:00.000-07:002008-06-23T15:20:00.000-07:00The wall of mirror, aka the wall of horror, in the...The wall of mirror, aka the wall of horror, in the kitchen is just wrong. Can you imagine seeing that visual in the wee hours of the morning while making coffee?InALittleMinutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814026885998685063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-88374068119088326452008-06-23T14:59:00.000-07:002008-06-23T14:59:00.000-07:00Interesting comments about the unit but I cannot r...Interesting comments about the unit but I cannot rid myself of the image of Oprah in a caftan which Mama brutally branded into my consciousness.StPaulSnowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590800489107567022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-81435808315527102612008-06-23T12:52:00.000-07:002008-06-23T12:52:00.000-07:00I heard some drug baron's son has purchased in the...I heard some drug baron's son has purchased in the same block - maybe that's why she is offloadingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-54614589762876080482008-06-23T12:40:00.000-07:002008-06-23T12:40:00.000-07:00The big "O" knows how to take care of her friends....The big "O" knows how to take care of her friends......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-32262505938537753142008-06-23T11:56:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:56:00.000-07:00I and not the only one was shocked and dismayed at...I and not the only one was shocked and dismayed at the decor of this place.<BR/>Suffice to say she did purchase the place back in 96. Did she ever redecorate? Seems to me she did not. I can understand now why she is unloading it. I bet you she is or already has plunked down a few million for a private house on the Island. I cannot imagine The Big "O" sharing an elevator with mere millionaires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-11645009278655593602008-06-23T11:49:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:49:00.000-07:00well, no, not really. there are lots of very expen...well, no, not really. there are lots of very expensive places on fisher island but there are many many that are more modest...just check out the real estate section of the website for the island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-25530682163012734402008-06-23T11:47:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:47:00.000-07:00This is a very, very, modest property for Fisher I...This is a very, very, modest property for Fisher Island. Most of the condos are over 4000 sq feet and can get above $10,000,000 in price. I don't think Oprah has ever set foot in this place, maybe she bought it for a relative?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-71245015171518849562008-06-23T11:15:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:15:00.000-07:00Fabulous condo - not too big or small, comfy, and ...Fabulous condo - not too big or small, comfy, and a to-die-for balcony terrace and view. The decor and appliances can be changed easily enough, but not having a means of accessing it by car wouldn't work for me. <BR/><BR/>By the way, Oprah has splurged on improving and developing her Montecito estate since she bought it. I'd wager she's got a good $50 million invested in the property by now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-86017431849748659862008-06-23T10:38:00.000-07:002008-06-23T10:38:00.000-07:00In the 80s South Beach was an adventure,in the 90s...In the 80s South Beach was an adventure,in the 90s cool and glamorous,now lots of very drunk Euro and North and South American trash.<BR/> Maybe Oprah can't take it anymore,I know I can't.so_chic_darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295857652423777633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-82330279567472355492008-06-23T10:33:00.000-07:002008-06-23T10:33:00.000-07:00Have you seen fisher island drive? It's all hotels...Have you seen fisher island drive? It's all hotels or time share resortsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-9660846054017982292008-06-23T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-23T10:30:00.000-07:00Could this have been a rental property? Look at th...Could this have been a rental property? Look at the bookcase in the Living Room, it's empty. It's got that rental feel to it to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-29770441004908900612008-06-23T09:55:00.001-07:002008-06-23T09:55:00.001-07:00Yeah it's not something fit for the Big O.Anyway, ...Yeah it's not something fit for the Big O.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, some off topic but interesting real estate news. Hello Magazine, the Daily Mail, etc. are reporting that:<BR/><BR/>Actress Rachel Weisz and director fiance Darren Aronofsky are moving from NYC to London. Apparently they bought a 3.5 million pound home in Primrose Hill. Does that mean they sold their place in Manhattan? Were they renting? I don't know if I believe that they'd completely leave NYC. <BR/><BR/>Also Hello! reports that Reese Witherspoon and kids "moved into" a 1.9 mil pound home in Notting Hill to be closer to Jake while he films a movie. I assume that means she's renting, if it is even true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com