Mario,

I felt very sorry for Ramona! She took those Ladies to the most beautiful locarion on earth & there was nothing but negative drama!!! Kelly should not have been invited because she spoiled every day but the last!! At least they enjoted the last day!!! But, then self-centered Jill showed up!! Ramona did the right thing by asking her to leave!!! Jill is unbelievable!!!!

I love to watch you and your wife. You two are so amazing! The show should just be the two of you, alex & simon, Bethany & jason... and of course a breath of fresh air sonja. No drama... Just fun!!!!

well said!

I love how in love you are with Ramona after 17 years...but please Mario, change your profile picture it doesn't do you justice.

Mario, you I bet you look hotter today than you did in 1979.

I was born in 1979. I don't remember how emotional that year was!

I think Kelly is confusing the song "1979" by Smashing Pumpkins with Jim Blunt's "1973", "You and Me in 1973" several years ago . Maybe she had a crush on him.

Mario

1979 - was the year Margaret Thasher was elected as PM of the British Isles. Eng was was fighting the IRA - Sony came out with the walkman - good value - $200.00. Iran took our hostage's and what else could she be talking about?
Don't know - but at least we have a starting point.

I must say being from California I didn't think much of The New York Housewives. I honestly think this season they all seem to have stepped it up, quite a bit. Alex is alot more outspoken to say the least, and Jill and her temporary side kick Luann are as hateful as anyone can be. Ramona just say's it like it is and doesn't back down no matter who has a "Countess" title. Some of these women are just classless and brutal. Sonja....I'm glad you're keeping it all together.

Mario ~

I am trying to figure out if she was using her PR 103, or was it 104 (e.g., new PR revolutions).

Is there a PR 103, and if there is what would it refer to? Would it refer to a melt down on one of what looks like the best fun vacations? How about 104, would it refer to calling someone "Al Sharpton" three or more times when being in a daze from 1979 "the feelings era"?

You decide!! haha

Shake down 1979.

Hey Mario,

LOVE your blog! I don't think Kelly herself knows why she said "so 1979". She just makes things up as she goes, such as... "Satchels Of Gold".

What about the comment Kelly doesn't est processed food, but has a bag of jelly beans or gummy bears with her the whole trip? At dinner she got confused and called them "gummy beans"... did anybody else hear that?... LOL!

Mario,
Your blogs are always spot on perfect! I couldn't agree with you more, in every aspect of the episode.

Mario what can I say you are the Biggest Bone Head.

Mario,

I enjoy reading all your blog. Simple and to the point. Love the brutal honesty!

LOL.. Yes, Mario, I wondered what happened in 1979. Maybe she had a girlfriend back in 79 that she really bonded with (Lord knows she can't get along with women now!)

I love how Jill and LuAnne have been trying to whip up parties and events so they can leave Bethany out of them... but when they get left out of something "watch out"!!! I agree... they never thought the trip would go on without them, and Jill couldn't stand not being in an episode.

Mario,
Love your perspective and questions! We know you can't comment now on the episodes to date, but we are looking forward to your comments on this trippy trip!

I love Mario....love the way he just sums it all up.....neatly.....nuf said.

Yeah what the hell was Jill thinking.....showing up like that. "just in the neighborhood" via Katmandu huh? Mario your wife planned a fantastic trip, even awesome to watch. Now if Jill would just move out of the scenery we'd love it even more.

I couldn't have said it myself Mario! You are a mind reader!

I love the way Ramona says it as she sees it. Good for her.

We've only just finished being shown Series 2 over here (Jersey, CI) and I can't wait for Series 3 to come our way.

This blog is really good!!! You said EVERYTHING that the viewers are thinking!

I think you are very bright and quick witted. My favorite comment of yours is still the countless. And I think it is hysterical that she was so fixated on it. And I loved when you responded in Italian "this again". I also loved when you told Alex and Simon they had to chose a side. I think once they chose a side we have seen a whole new side to Alex and Simon. And it is great to get to know them better. Thank you for that!!!!! You and Ramona make a great couple and I am looking forward to the two of you renewing your wedding vows.....wow that is so 1979!!!!!!!!!!

After all of the planning and work Ramona did to make her trip "perfection", you must be completely "vexed"!

The "Men of N.Y.C. Housewives" deserve an R&R too. You, Simon, Bobby, Jason, and . . . . . Coerte?

An episode to remember!

Love how you and Ramona dust your shoulders off and keep it moving. Kelly should seek professional help - the girl is far out! I feel bad that Ramona did not get the dream get-away she had planned with the girls. Such a shame because clearly...she planned it very well. Keep having fun with each other and THANK YOU for renewing your vowels! It means something to those of us who work hard in our marriages! Fly above all the hate... :O)

I love that you love your wife for who she is, quirkiness and all. Every woman deserves a man like that. Never read your blog before, but I think you have a smart, no nonsense perspective. I'm curious, how did you and Ramona meet?

Hi Mario...I posted a comment to your wife how it was a total hoot, when she made it very clear how HOT she was for her hubby to the "Hooters" owner on the yacht..I truly believe he was taken with her...how flattering for you:) May I also add, I would kill (being 46) to have her figure. I'm happy you both have an awesome partnership and are great friends and parents.
Ramona made an amazing point...loving someone versus LIKING someone is sooo true and I've always lived knowing how true that is. I really get where she's coming from and it couldn't be more clearer than she stated. It's refreshing to know she really LIKES you and loves you more now than ever. Most importantly, when she told your daughter, giving birth to her, showed her what true unconditional love was, she won me over.
I agree, Jill for some odd reason really feels she is just adored by all, more than she is. It's a huge sign of insecurities. How sad to see her face drop when she arrives. She really needed that dose of reality. Enough of her. I wish you and yours many more years of happiness.
P.S. My sons tell me often how much fun they have, and how loved they feel with their mom. I'm so lucky to have them and our family. LIVE, LOVE and LAUGH!!!

Mario,

You and Ramona are a great couple - love you on the show - keep your family away from Kelly the wacked out nut case, LuAnn the fake countess and Jill the big mouth and big nose trouble maker.

hi mario, hopefully we'll see more of you when you renew your vows. your wife is beautiful, funny, smart, and sweet - you really can't ask for more. but hopefully we can see more wife-husband interaction in the future so that we can get to see how ramona manages it all :)

TEAM RAMONA HERE, I LOVE HER ALONG WITH BETHANY , AND ALEX. WHAT I ADMIRE MOST IS THAT THEY WORK HARD FOR EVERYTHING INSTEAD OF LOOKING TO THEIR HUSBANDS TO SUPPORT THEM.

You are sooooo correct about Jill and the drama...love to read your blogs...keep up the great perspective!

Mario,
My comment is not related to your blog, but to you speaking italian. I am italian and was wondering where you learned to speak so well? I loved listening to your conversation with LuAnn speaking in italian, it was so great hearing you speak in my language. I was born in Italy, came to the US in 1957, I don't hear anyone speak italian anymore like when I was kid. Did you speak italian in your family home? Did you learn the language in school or travel?

LOL! I couldnt agree more with your comment Mario!

I bet you got a true kick out of it when Ramona was telling the owner of Hooters how hot she is for you. Ya know like "Hooters" it means HOT" lmfao.
Have to say I have a love/hrm perspective on your wife, she does seem to be the one to say the most mean things on the show but then again I REALLY don't think she means to hurt anyone with it. Also sometimes I think she is entirely TOO forgiving, she tries to love everyone even when they don't deserve it.
That's why I like reading your blog - you don't have that "1979" need to be nicey nice friends with everyone. lol

us viewers obviously don't know these women as well as you's do. but from what i've seen, and how i have viewed these women....you hit the nail right on the head mario! Jill and LuAnn need to get a "hobby" lol.

Right On Mario!! You hit it right on the head :0)

This blog is right on--as always!

I have to say, before this season I DETESTED (sorry) Ramona. I thought she was mean and vindictive. This season has totally changed my perspective! This season she has become the most fun and healthy person!! Love to watch her, B and Alexx too! And yes - SHE LOOKS HOT!!

Mario,
It was such a beautiful yacht seen and the place they stood at? Was so beautiful!!! Please tell Ramona so sorry how it turned out. I truely love Ramona for being straight and honest. She has never held back. That is why she is loved because she is who she is and she is not changing for the bad. She is just the better person. Mario I totally respect you for being 100% behind your wife. You two make a beautiful couple. Just like Alex & Simon. We love you all :)

So right on.... Ramona has always recognized the special bond between Jill& Bethenny-and was never threatened by it. She tried multiple times to help reconnect it. Happy Anniversary and Ramona does look FAB... God Bless

Great blog!! As far as Jill showing up, I thought I saw in the preview of next week's episode where Bobby was standing behind her... Well... I don't know if Jill AND Bobby planned to stay, but if so, it was rather rude because this was a "girl's getaway" and I don't figure Bobby had been invited because the rest of the males hadn't been.. Away, just an observation...

Jill and Luanne aren't the only "gossip girls"- your wife is one too!

The frequent "1979" references: maybe Kelly is a Smashing Pumpkins fan. Which is so 1995, actually.

You and Ramona are a fun couple this season! I enjoyed the episode where you two met up with Alex and Simon at the dance club in the Hamptons. Ramona looks terrific!

why is you only trot out your "blog" when you have something poisonous to say about Jill? and who needs the spotlight so much they horn in on their wife's show?

Forget about 1979- why was Kelly screaming "Al Sharpton" over and over??

Leave it to a man to see the whole truth. Good for you!!!

Great blogs because you have a great sense of humor. My sis and I are STILL laughing about the "countless" comment, and I loved it that you busted her in Italian, explaining that you wouldn't apologize until she apologized for the rude things she said about Ramona. You're the only one I've ever seen effectively bust the Countess.

After, I was done laughing at this blog, I had to read the last one. I'm rolling about your claim that Jill implanted a chip in Kelly's brain. Maybe that's what was being shortwired!!

Also, you nailed it that Kelly couldn't bear to see Bethenny doing something nice and that Jill and Luann didn't believe that the trip would happen without them.

Humorous, but also quite astute. Bravissimo.

Hey Mario- great to hear your perspective- the times I have seen you on the show you appear to be a very honest guy and very witty, too. Your wife looked absolutely gorgeous on the trip- just amazing for a woman of any age to look that great. I can tell she put a lot of effort into planning the getaway, and all the gals with the exception of one sugar addicted person, seemed to fully appreciate Ramona's surprises. Your support of Ramona and her business endeavors is really refreshing. I hope you and Ramona share another 30 happy years together.

Mario - keep embracing your wife! She is a treasure! Measure what you treasure!

Mario,
You & Ramona are great. I too love how honest you both are. You are so right about Jill & it's sad to watch what she has to say about others including Ramona. Kelly really needs help & it's obvious this show is not for her. She is overwhelmed with women & doesn't know how to act with them. Loved what you had to say about the countless as well...another diva that needs to go.
Congrats on the 17 years. Keep putting these women in their place...we love it!