It is almost complete! Here are the latest purchases. Eirene almost fainted with UPS (Ubian Parcel Services) showed up at the Insular Shack today.

The Brotherhood of Aventine Cloth Dyers were nice enough to purchase these toga pins for Pullo and Eirene. Hopefully they are not looking for protection after what happened to the poor baker….





Dr. Drillemusandfillemus thought this was a strange gift but realized that in the wrong hands, it could wring out more business for him.



Castor, Atia’s Slave saved a few denarii from time to time. He likes to bargain hard for household items and then tell Atia it cost more. He has quite a nest egg saved. He appreciates Legionary Pullo’s attention to Master Octavian. This couch is a token of his esteem.




Biblucus, a friend and sometimes foe of Caesar’s thought he could donate something to Caesar’s dependable Pullo in exchange for a good word with the boss?

Dear Pullo,
Hopefully you and your newly freed wife can make use of this. Do either of you know how to write? Please tell Caesar about this at your earliest convenience. I am a busy man.
Biblucus

PS- If you require writing lessons, my slave Theocrates is an intelligent Greek with a wonderful way with teaching.



Cleopatra’s slave Charmian thought Pullo should be rewarded for doing her mistress’ bidding. It also gave Charmian a chance to tune up her vocal chords with endless ululating.
Dear Pullo—when you have a chance, drop by and visit us in Egypt. I can always use the eye candy.
Kisses, Charmian



Akbar from the Hindu street wanted to express his undying support for Pullo. Thanks to Pullo’s recommendation of a good doctor, Akbar has use of his arms again.

Imagine! Something Atia’s and Servilia’s slaves could agree upon! They send their love to Eirene since her liberation from slavery only makes the competition less for them!




Lupamama hopes that Eirene will enjoy using this mortar and pestle, a must have for every house domina!


Not to be outdone by the Julii, the Junii clan has decided to participate in the gift registry.
Servilia has provided these lovely household items.



Brutus, ever the practical one, supplied Titus with the proper daggers needed for his trade. Brutus will also be providing some poetry for the actually ceremony as he tinkers with the art. Then Titus and Eirene will have their first scroll to file in their scroll cabinet!



Dear Eirene,

This will probably end up on the floor on your honeymoon night, but I wanted to give it to you anyway, just because…..


Diana, Oedipus’ sister.

Real Estate:
Upper Aventine 3 Room Home for sale or lease. Call upon Cassius Pulchiaro found in the street of the merchantile clothdyers (Aventine) for details. Princpals only.

Sale Price - 1500 denarii
Lease price 45 denarii per Kalend.


For Lease -
2 rooms, lower Aventine - Rent Subsidized by Caesar for all low dwellings for a period of five years (subject to change according to Caesar's ability to rule).
20 denarii per 6 Kalend cycle.
Please see Cornoius Centurius I for details. He will be in the market place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Foreclosure: Four room walk up in the upper Aventine. Have cash on hand. Handyman special. See Victorius Salendia in the Street of the Glassblowers for arrangments. Special discounts for military men and pensioners.

Mascius and his lovely wife Helena presented this beautiful cooking stove to Eirene and Pullo last evening. Even Niobe gave it the eye as this is a modern invention she does not possess. I am sure the Senator will have to match up the kitchen on behalf of his wife!



Timon the Jewish Horseman was nice enough to take up a collection among the Ubian Horsemen to provide this lovely pantry to the Pullo family. That was lovely Timon!


Thank you to Eraste Fulman’s gang for lifting these lovely jars form the Street of the Glassblowers and presenting them to Titus’ Insular Shack.




Dear Titus,
We are sorry for stealing your bling in the past. We hope that this little wedding present will help heal the wounds of our thievery.
Now that you are getting married, will you not be visiting us anymore? It would not be generous of you if you stopped your visits. We are almost used to having sticky backs from the endless stream of wine pouring from your cups.

Love, Dehlia and Antonia



Dear Pullo and Eirene,
I hope that this lararium will be put to good use and not exchanged for a few amphorae of vintage. You are my friend Pullo and I wish you ages of happiness.
Octavian



I hope these lamps will light up your home in the lower Aventine (wherever that is). If I can stop whining long enough, I would love to attend your nuptial ceremony.
Octavia

Some new purchases have come in. Here is the updated registry:
From your mates in the Thirteenth-


145 denarii


From Niobe of the Vorenii-- a little help in the kitchen





From Cleopatra VII - a warm thank you for all your assistance

What would a honeymoon be without a proper wardrobe for the bride? These lovely outfits can be purchased from Fredrick's of Narbo. Gift wrapping is included (please choose from tiger or leopard print wrapping paper).


Venus Goddess - 26 denarii
Wants - 1 Needs - 0
Courtesy of Diana





Narbo Maiden - 30 denarii
Wants - 1 Needs - 0

Courtesy of Atia of the Julii





Something new in Fredrick's Line. He calls it "Oh My Goddess!
55 denarii

Wants - 1 Needs - 0
Courtesy of the Vorenii sisters





This was one that Titus was quite interested in. Lucky for him Marc Antony was with him when passing by the shoppe.


Hot Domina (Swords included)
55 denarii


Wants - 1 Needs - 0
Courtesy of Marcus Antonius

Yes, Titus wouldn't be effective, either in his military role or in his duties to Caesar without these necessities. WIthout Niobe to intercede, I wouldn't present this gift in Eirene's presence.

Available at the Thirteenth PX - Your Choice 50 denarii

Wants as many as possible
Needs as many as he can get


Full Set Compliments of Brutus of the Junii

Being a slave for her entire life, Eirene never had much of a chance to decorate. Let's help her out with some items donated by Lupamama.

This garland works well as a curtain, wall hanging or room divider.



These lamps are practical and pretty.




Courtesy of Servilia of the Junii
Please do NOT ask Pullo to join in on the decorating activities. His experiences may be enlightening but not appropriate for home use.

Won't Eirene be the envy of the Aventine with this lovely kitchen set?

Available at Aventine & Strauss
300 denarii

Wants - 1
Needs - 0


Thank you Niobe!


How about this efficient stove? Eirene could prepare an entire waterfowl in less than a day (minus gutting, plucking and drying time) with this handy appliance.

Available at Iberian Pier One (gift wrapping not available)
150 denarii

Wants - 1
Needs - 0


Thank you Mascius and his lovely wife Helena. The Thirteenth really know how to give gifts!

Eirene would be the envy of every Pleb mater familias with these lovely additions to her kitchen.

The pantry was designed to fit in those tight places on the Aventine. 75 denarii at Iberian Pier One.

Wants - 1
Needs - 0


Thank you to Timon for this considerate gesture.

Glass jars are made close by the Aventine where Titus and Eirene intend to set up housekeeping. These glass jars are hand made and aesthetically pleasing.

Available at Aventine & Strauss
15 denarii each
Wants - 24
Needs - 0


Courtesy of Niobe and Lucius Vorenus

Thank you to Eraste Fulman's Gang



Lamps are a necessity in every home. The fancier lamps are for the rooms Eirene and Titus will entertain guests in. They are available at Gaulmart for 20 denarii.

Wants - 3
Needs - 0


Courtesy of Octavia of the Julii


The everyday lamps are a must. The more they have, the more light Eirene wil have to properly appropiate saliva in Titus' food.
Available also at Gaulmart - 10 denarii each.


Wants - 12
Needs - 2


Courtesy of Lyde
**Note** Dear Eirene and Pullo, I hope you will enjoy this small token of my best wishes for your upcoming nuptuals. I have recently been involved in a lovely relationship with a local baker and we are merging our business and personal interests much to my satisfaction and glee. I understand I have Titus to thank for liberating my martial status to enjoy this new venture. Again, many thanks and best wishes--Lyde (formerly) Pulchio.

Just in case the call comes through again, Titus Pullo will be at your service. New uniform and military bling would provide the right touch for a peppy Pullo's response.
Bling - 40 denarii at Gaulgreen's
Wants - 2 Needs - 0


Courtesy of Dehlia and Antonia of the the Suburra.

Uniform - 100 denarii at Sulla's Army & Navy

Wants - 1 Needs - 0
Courtesy of Marcus Antonius