Paris - London - November 20 - December 15
Dec 14th, 2012, 05:00 AM
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I knew I would get a comment about that..it was the tap water bottle..I did have a glass of wine...
A rather wet day, but not really cold. Wed was the only really cold day..a nasty little wind with it.
I am pretty well packed..pick up is 7 in morning..printed out the temp boarding passes this morning..have to exchange it for the real ones at airport.
No word from Phil, but did see flight arrived. He is busy shopping, I am sure. He has lttle time to waste!!
Catherine is looking forward to us and has ordered the 'special' foie gras!! I will try to arrive ahead of others.
a bientot...
Joan
A rather wet day, but not really cold. Wed was the only really cold day..a nasty little wind with it.
I am pretty well packed..pick up is 7 in morning..printed out the temp boarding passes this morning..have to exchange it for the real ones at airport.
No word from Phil, but did see flight arrived. He is busy shopping, I am sure. He has lttle time to waste!!
Catherine is looking forward to us and has ordered the 'special' foie gras!! I will try to arrive ahead of others.
a bientot...
Joan
Dec 14th, 2012, 05:06 AM
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Joan,
Guess you decided to hold off on Toulouse for another time? Weather down here has not been great, maybe 2-3 sunny days out of the last 12, so you didn't miss anything in that respect.
We're headed up to Toulouse next week for some shopping and will try to get in Le Bibent for lunch.
Have a good flight home.
Guess you decided to hold off on Toulouse for another time? Weather down here has not been great, maybe 2-3 sunny days out of the last 12, so you didn't miss anything in that respect.
We're headed up to Toulouse next week for some shopping and will try to get in Le Bibent for lunch.
Have a good flight home.
Dec 16th, 2012, 03:29 AM
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I am home..long day..arrived home about 9:30, so up for about 24 hours..went straight to bed..dig out beginning today.
Had great time Friday evening at Reed..late. Forgot to take pics of group...too bad!
Funny thing on flight home..a gal at other end of 4 seat row asked if I was Joan Grace..knew the face for Fodor's!!
Just for those of you who fear gaining weight in Paris by dining well. I just weighed myself..lost 1 pound!!
Will add more later..
a bientot..
Joan
Had great time Friday evening at Reed..late. Forgot to take pics of group...too bad!
Funny thing on flight home..a gal at other end of 4 seat row asked if I was Joan Grace..knew the face for Fodor's!!
Just for those of you who fear gaining weight in Paris by dining well. I just weighed myself..lost 1 pound!!
Will add more later..
a bientot..
Joan
Dec 16th, 2012, 04:22 AM
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Now you are recognized on planes?? You are famous! Funny.
I am sorry there is no group picture but glad you all had so much fun you forgot to take one!
Glad you are home safe and sound. We had a little of the widow Cliquot's delicious product last night because we are missing Paris! A few olives and a great triple cream French cheese to start; Some mussels (which turned out great) and risotto to finish off. Not Paris, and not Reed but not bad!
I hope the kitty cats are glad you are home!
I am sorry there is no group picture but glad you all had so much fun you forgot to take one!
Glad you are home safe and sound. We had a little of the widow Cliquot's delicious product last night because we are missing Paris! A few olives and a great triple cream French cheese to start; Some mussels (which turned out great) and risotto to finish off. Not Paris, and not Reed but not bad!
I hope the kitty cats are glad you are home!
Dec 18th, 2012, 06:49 AM
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Hi Joan,
I am already having withdrawal symptoms now that your wonderful Paris posts have come to an end. Thanks so much for letting us share in your dining adventures and see the superb meals you have been enjoying. (I can hardly believe you didn't gain an ounce.) I will enjoy reviewing your photos, want to try some of the new places you liked. Thanks again for letting us have such a great 'taste' of Paris.
I am already having withdrawal symptoms now that your wonderful Paris posts have come to an end. Thanks so much for letting us share in your dining adventures and see the superb meals you have been enjoying. (I can hardly believe you didn't gain an ounce.) I will enjoy reviewing your photos, want to try some of the new places you liked. Thanks again for letting us have such a great 'taste' of Paris.
Dec 19th, 2012, 03:30 AM
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Reed – Friday, Dec 14
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We had a great time. I did forget to take picture of the group. Florent, Michael, Phil and his friend, Carol and yours truly. We had a great time and I had a late evening and an early flight….
The trips always go fast..too fast. We all had a great time..
A bientot…
Joan
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We had a great time. I did forget to take picture of the group. Florent, Michael, Phil and his friend, Carol and yours truly. We had a great time and I had a late evening and an early flight….
The trips always go fast..too fast. We all had a great time..
A bientot…
Joan
Dec 28th, 2012, 03:49 AM
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Enjoyed everything...new plans..I will not be going to Paris in 2013 and am changing my stay dates. I will be going shortley after first of year in 2014 and staying about 2 months. This means no Thanksgiving at Violon for 2013.
Did some searching for a holiday to celebrate..decided against Valentines's Day.
Groundhog Day it is!! It is always celebrated on February 2. We will check the dates as to celebrating it on that date, or near that date....It would be on Sunday for 2014. We could do lunch or dinner.....decisions, decisions!! Mark calendar, Groundhog Day celebration at Violon d'Ingres, 2014!
a bientot...
Joan
Did some searching for a holiday to celebrate..decided against Valentines's Day.
Groundhog Day it is!! It is always celebrated on February 2. We will check the dates as to celebrating it on that date, or near that date....It would be on Sunday for 2014. We could do lunch or dinner.....decisions, decisions!! Mark calendar, Groundhog Day celebration at Violon d'Ingres, 2014!
a bientot...
Joan
