Paris: April 15 - May 13, 2009
Apr 13th, 2009, 05:59 AM
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Paris: April 15 - May 13, 2009
OK, this will be new running report thread. This is going to be one fantastic trip! So many friends going to be there. Another one is probably arriving about now! Told her I would be at Les Cocottes for lunch on Wed. I have told several I would be there. A good beginning!
The weather is also looking great..it has a way of doing that for my arrivals! I also, still have center row 4 seats to myself..I have been lucking out with that, often! I do hope it continues.
My suitcase is now locked and ready to go. I am about to put lap top in carryon and other last minute things. Not much left to do.
This trip my cats will be staying home. I have a gal coming to stay here with them. It is working out nicely for her as she can have her mother come from FL for Mother's Day weekend. This does mean that I have to leave my place in shape for arrival of "company". Doing that today!
a bientot..............
Joan
The weather is also looking great..it has a way of doing that for my arrivals! I also, still have center row 4 seats to myself..I have been lucking out with that, often! I do hope it continues.
My suitcase is now locked and ready to go. I am about to put lap top in carryon and other last minute things. Not much left to do.
This trip my cats will be staying home. I have a gal coming to stay here with them. It is working out nicely for her as she can have her mother come from FL for Mother's Day weekend. This does mean that I have to leave my place in shape for arrival of "company". Doing that today!
a bientot..............
Joan
Apr 13th, 2009, 06:40 AM
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Joan, I am looking forward to reading your report - it will be almost as good as walking the streets of the 7th myself. And I am certain that I will pick up some good tips for my trip next summer...my plan is to celebrate my 50th birthday at Le Florimond!
Bon voyage,
Debra
Bon voyage,
Debra
Apr 13th, 2009, 11:14 AM
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Joan,
Have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to read your report and get your insights on where you'll be eating, shopping, sightseeing, etc.
We arrive on May 15th so I will be watching this thread with interest. You always have the best tips and suggestions.
A month in Paris............sigh..............
Jo
Have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to read your report and get your insights on where you'll be eating, shopping, sightseeing, etc.
We arrive on May 15th so I will be watching this thread with interest. You always have the best tips and suggestions.
A month in Paris............sigh..............
Jo
Apr 13th, 2009, 11:45 AM
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Joan,
Yours was the very first thread I ever read on Fodors and introduced me to Forums. I think it was during your trip to Paris last Fall. Not sure if I should thank you or not!! I spend probably way too much time here now. Looking forward to following your wonderful trip and thank you for sharing!!
Bon Voyage!!
Yours was the very first thread I ever read on Fodors and introduced me to Forums. I think it was during your trip to Paris last Fall. Not sure if I should thank you or not!! I spend probably way too much time here now. Looking forward to following your wonderful trip and thank you for sharing!!
Bon Voyage!!
Apr 13th, 2009, 12:07 PM
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Joan,
You know I'll be following your adventures and living vicariously through you for the next month! Have a wonderful time and I hope the weather is as nice as it was when we were all there last fall.
By the way, loved the Easter card.
Gina
You know I'll be following your adventures and living vicariously through you for the next month! Have a wonderful time and I hope the weather is as nice as it was when we were all there last fall.
By the way, loved the Easter card.
Gina
Apr 13th, 2009, 12:24 PM
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Once again, Joan, have a safe & restful flight. It's nice that you can pick up where you recently left off. As others have stated, I will be pretending to be you as I read about your glorious vacation...
-Roberta
-Roberta
Apr 13th, 2009, 01:14 PM
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I am about to put my lap top in its bag and that will finish the carryon!
I cleaned the place up for the cat/house sitter..maybe I should have said house/cat sitter!
I never sleep well the night before I travel. A long day with my noon arrival in ATL and not boarding til 5:30...the shuttles can be so bad that you need to take an early one to make sure you get there for your flight! I know the routine well. I know a pretty decent restaurant where I can have a relaxed lunch and can partake of the Crown Room, if I feel like it.
Will check for my luggage being on the flight with me and also if I still have the whole 4 seat, center row to myself. Delta has those preferred seats for Medallion members that I selected, so a better chance with fewer people having access to them. Will see!
a bientot..next from Paris!!
Joan
I cleaned the place up for the cat/house sitter..maybe I should have said house/cat sitter!
I never sleep well the night before I travel. A long day with my noon arrival in ATL and not boarding til 5:30...the shuttles can be so bad that you need to take an early one to make sure you get there for your flight! I know the routine well. I know a pretty decent restaurant where I can have a relaxed lunch and can partake of the Crown Room, if I feel like it.
Will check for my luggage being on the flight with me and also if I still have the whole 4 seat, center row to myself. Delta has those preferred seats for Medallion members that I selected, so a better chance with fewer people having access to them. Will see!
a bientot..next from Paris!!
Joan
Apr 13th, 2009, 01:16 PM
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Good for you, Joan! I know it will be a great trip. Say hello to E tomorrow at Les Cocottes. This is going to be a wonderful trip with you meeting all the fun people in Paris. Say hello to all our friends over there!
Tant pis pour moi - can't get away! But I will be eagerly awaiting all your posts at the end of each day!
Tant pis pour moi - can't get away! But I will be eagerly awaiting all your posts at the end of each day!
Apr 15th, 2009, 05:44 AM
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I have arrived. Miserable flight! The plane was packed..2-4-2 configuration. Hardly any room to move around. So much for that. I am in Paris!
Arrived on time, Inter-shuttle was right there..I was glad to see him!!
Weather is PERFECT!!! Weatherman wrong, again!
Will write re lunch, Navigo, SNCF and this evenings dinner upon return from it.
Must unpack.......
a bientot........
Joan
Arrived on time, Inter-shuttle was right there..I was glad to see him!!
Weather is PERFECT!!! Weatherman wrong, again!
Will write re lunch, Navigo, SNCF and this evenings dinner upon return from it.
Must unpack.......
a bientot........
Joan
Apr 15th, 2009, 07:55 AM
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The first place I go when I arrive in Paris is to purchase flowers for my apartment. The flowers are so absolutely gorgeous in Paris--choices I don't have at home. A couple of years ago I bought bright purple prim roses and they lasted a couple of weeks.
Is anything like that in your near future Joan?
I'm glad to hear you are there safe and sound. Put that awful flight behind you. You're in Paris!!!
Is anything like that in your near future Joan?
I'm glad to hear you are there safe and sound. Put that awful flight behind you. You're in Paris!!!
Apr 15th, 2009, 08:15 AM
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Dear Joan,
Your lunch at Les Cocottes should be over by now. Hope you and E had a great time reminiscing the last time you two were together in Paris.
Have a lot of fun! Say hello to Paul and Eva if you're able to stop at the Papeterie. How I envy you - Springtime in Paris..... Will be following your adventures while drooling....
So glad you are having good weather in Paris. Here it is sunny but gutsy winds closed one of our bridges.
Lilia
Your lunch at Les Cocottes should be over by now. Hope you and E had a great time reminiscing the last time you two were together in Paris.
Have a lot of fun! Say hello to Paul and Eva if you're able to stop at the Papeterie. How I envy you - Springtime in Paris..... Will be following your adventures while drooling....
So glad you are having good weather in Paris. Here it is sunny but gutsy winds closed one of our bridges.
Lilia
