Paris: April 15 - May 13, 2009
May 13th, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Joan,
I looked forward each day to your Paris entries and photos. We visited Paris 2 years ago and had plans to return in June. My husband works in the auto industry~so plans are put on hold until next year.
My sister lives in Asheville and I have threatened her with her life if she does not contact you-I hope that is okay. Maybe we could have lunch in Asheville when I am up or if you visit Charleston.
I loved your reports and wonderful photos. THANKS!!!!!
I looked forward each day to your Paris entries and photos. We visited Paris 2 years ago and had plans to return in June. My husband works in the auto industry~so plans are put on hold until next year.
My sister lives in Asheville and I have threatened her with her life if she does not contact you-I hope that is okay. Maybe we could have lunch in Asheville when I am up or if you visit Charleston.
I loved your reports and wonderful photos. THANKS!!!!!
May 14th, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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plufmud,
Would be great to have lunch on your next trip to Asheville. Did you get my email address above? Contact me there when you are planning an Asheville visit!!
Joan
I had all 3 centr row seats to myself. Actually the plane was about 1/2 full. Just long, tiring flight. The shuttles from ATL to AVL are so bad that you hate to make them too close together. My flight arrived early and I had several hours wiat in ATL. The shuttles are always full, so if you book too late and miss it, you have a problem.
Arrived home and cats were somewhat annoyed with me..still have their noses out of joint a bit.
Did some banking and that sort of thing. Still have not unpacked, but about to do it..not much laundry.
I am all set for fall, so will do this again for arrival on Nov. 3rd for 6 weeks.
It was fun, all. Thanks for your input.
a bientot...
Joan
Would be great to have lunch on your next trip to Asheville. Did you get my email address above? Contact me there when you are planning an Asheville visit!!
Joan
I had all 3 centr row seats to myself. Actually the plane was about 1/2 full. Just long, tiring flight. The shuttles from ATL to AVL are so bad that you hate to make them too close together. My flight arrived early and I had several hours wiat in ATL. The shuttles are always full, so if you book too late and miss it, you have a problem.
Arrived home and cats were somewhat annoyed with me..still have their noses out of joint a bit.
Did some banking and that sort of thing. Still have not unpacked, but about to do it..not much laundry.
I am all set for fall, so will do this again for arrival on Nov. 3rd for 6 weeks.
It was fun, all. Thanks for your input.
a bientot...
Joan
May 14th, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Joan,
So glad you got all the three seats. Sure made up for the miserable time on the way to Paris.
I had a dream about you - I found you in this non-descript cafe in Paris. You did not even touch your salad. So, I suggested that we leave and go have coffee and maybe some millefeuille at Jacques Genin. Wouldn't that be wonderful! Of course, I woke up before we got there....... Bummer!
I'll phone you later......
bisous,
Lilia
So glad you got all the three seats. Sure made up for the miserable time on the way to Paris.
I had a dream about you - I found you in this non-descript cafe in Paris. You did not even touch your salad. So, I suggested that we leave and go have coffee and maybe some millefeuille at Jacques Genin. Wouldn't that be wonderful! Of course, I woke up before we got there....... Bummer!
I'll phone you later......
bisous,
Lilia
May 14th, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Hello Joan - I am glad that you are home safely.
I will miss your reports from "our" neighborhood. I am really, really homesick for Paris and your reports were almost as good as being there - as I could walk the streets of the 7th with you, at least in my mind.
I am hoping that someday our paths will cross, perhaps at Cafe Constant or at Le Florimond. I am eyeing one of the PP apartments for our stay next summer. We usually don't spend that much money on our accomodations (I prefer to fly in business class so that is where our money goes) but, we will be celebrating my 50th birthday, so I think that perhaps a splurge might be in order, just this once. And we'll be spending the second week of our vacation in Florence, where apartments are much less expensive than in Paris (this is the argument I am using with my husband, anyway - who knows if it will work).
Thank you, thank you, once again for all of your detailed reporting. I know it took a lot of time for you to share your Paris with us so generously - and I am grateful.
Heading into the kitchen to make dinner - but first, I think, a kir - a votre sante.
Debra
I will miss your reports from "our" neighborhood. I am really, really homesick for Paris and your reports were almost as good as being there - as I could walk the streets of the 7th with you, at least in my mind.
I am hoping that someday our paths will cross, perhaps at Cafe Constant or at Le Florimond. I am eyeing one of the PP apartments for our stay next summer. We usually don't spend that much money on our accomodations (I prefer to fly in business class so that is where our money goes) but, we will be celebrating my 50th birthday, so I think that perhaps a splurge might be in order, just this once. And we'll be spending the second week of our vacation in Florence, where apartments are much less expensive than in Paris (this is the argument I am using with my husband, anyway - who knows if it will work).
Thank you, thank you, once again for all of your detailed reporting. I know it took a lot of time for you to share your Paris with us so generously - and I am grateful.
Heading into the kitchen to make dinner - but first, I think, a kir - a votre sante.
Debra
May 14th, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Hi, Debra
I had a good trip. Itwas fun with the posts and all the responses from so many. Met some nice people along the way.
I will be in Paris from 11/3 til 12/14 and again for the month of May in 2010.
Which PP apt are you looking at? If I can help with any of them that I might know a bit about, let me know. The Pomerol is having some re-decorating done and will be very nice when finished. I really liked the Fleurie..so spacious. Could easily be a long term rental and could not be in a better location, for me, at least.
Take care,
a bientot...
Joan
I had a good trip. Itwas fun with the posts and all the responses from so many. Met some nice people along the way.
I will be in Paris from 11/3 til 12/14 and again for the month of May in 2010.
Which PP apt are you looking at? If I can help with any of them that I might know a bit about, let me know. The Pomerol is having some re-decorating done and will be very nice when finished. I really liked the Fleurie..so spacious. Could easily be a long term rental and could not be in a better location, for me, at least.
Take care,
a bientot...
Joan
May 16th, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Hello Joan:
I think I have the Cotes du Rhone bookmarked. It would have to be a two bedroom, I know that. We're not anywhere close to booking, because we always try to get our tickets first as we use miles to fly (gotta get those business seats for the these old bones).
It looks like I will miss you again in Paris, as we will be going in July 2010. I would like to sneak over for another trip but that probably won't happen. I would happily go twice a year, like you, but with two children in high school, and myself in college, it is almost impossible for the schedules to align to allow that. Someday. And really, going once a year is a gift.
Take care. I know before we know it November will be here and we will be treated to another one of your wonderful trip reports!
Debra
I think I have the Cotes du Rhone bookmarked. It would have to be a two bedroom, I know that. We're not anywhere close to booking, because we always try to get our tickets first as we use miles to fly (gotta get those business seats for the these old bones).
It looks like I will miss you again in Paris, as we will be going in July 2010. I would like to sneak over for another trip but that probably won't happen. I would happily go twice a year, like you, but with two children in high school, and myself in college, it is almost impossible for the schedules to align to allow that. Someday. And really, going once a year is a gift.
Take care. I know before we know it November will be here and we will be treated to another one of your wonderful trip reports!
Debra
May 17th, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Hi Debra,
YOu will like the Cotes du Rhone, if that is the chosen one. I was the first to stay in it when it was finished last Dec. Your children will like the 2nd bedroom and the placement of the twin beds. You have good neighbors, with Caroline's apt. across the street! A boulangerie/patisserie on corner across street, Au Bon Accueil down the street and a small grocery store. ET and the Parc Champ de Mars right in front of you along with the nearby Seine.
Sorry we will again miss one another. With 3 of you in school, you do have schedules.
If I can tell you more about the apt. just ask.
Enjoy your planning...
Joan
YOu will like the Cotes du Rhone, if that is the chosen one. I was the first to stay in it when it was finished last Dec. Your children will like the 2nd bedroom and the placement of the twin beds. You have good neighbors, with Caroline's apt. across the street! A boulangerie/patisserie on corner across street, Au Bon Accueil down the street and a small grocery store. ET and the Parc Champ de Mars right in front of you along with the nearby Seine.
Sorry we will again miss one another. With 3 of you in school, you do have schedules.
If I can tell you more about the apt. just ask.
Enjoy your planning...
Joan
May 17th, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Hi Joan,
Welcome home. I hope you had a wonderful trip to Paris. I loved reading all of your daily travel stories. As soon as the flights come out, hubby and I will be booking Fleurie for next year for our anniversary. Glad to hear you love that apartment.
Take care.
Jane
Welcome home. I hope you had a wonderful trip to Paris. I loved reading all of your daily travel stories. As soon as the flights come out, hubby and I will be booking Fleurie for next year for our anniversary. Glad to hear you love that apartment.
Take care.
Jane
May 17th, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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dlejhunt and janiekins,
When you get ready to make your reservations do contact me at my email address and I will make sure that you have the latest sale price info that might be available. A lot of prices float around.
Yes, I did like the Fleurie. I remember you saying that your husband was 6'7" (?)tall. He will enjoy the high ceilings and doorways. I'm sure he often feels rather squashed in! Even the elevator in that building is large, for Paris!
Enjoy you planning..
Joan
When you get ready to make your reservations do contact me at my email address and I will make sure that you have the latest sale price info that might be available. A lot of prices float around.
Yes, I did like the Fleurie. I remember you saying that your husband was 6'7" (?)tall. He will enjoy the high ceilings and doorways. I'm sure he often feels rather squashed in! Even the elevator in that building is large, for Paris!
Enjoy you planning..
Joan
