I find a couple of sharfs to be must-have travel accessories.

RE: Marilyn

I agree about the sharfs, but on my last trip to Paris, the "french maid" tied me to the headboard with knots so tight I almost missed my exclusive and wickedly expensive personal tour with the famous Rene Jasmone.

Degas, quelle horreur! Was that because you were not tipping enough daily?

Degas...you are a gem. And I got the joke, since you took some phrases from my March trip report. Whatever you come up with next, I'm sure It will be widely enjoyed.

RE: RonZ

I loved your report and I'm still trying to figure out how you learned to eat so well. The great desserts you talked about still make me hungry.

Mssr. Degas

Your report flew as a insect against the windshield of my soul.

I was touched, I was filled with joy, I bought Windex.

Godspeed mon ami.

RE: Sue_xx_yy

"Your report flew as a insect against the windshield of my soul."

My dear gentle woman you really have a special way with words. I am honored by the vivid explosion of gooey images you invoke.

RE: ChatNoir

Sue_xx_yy does know how to turn a phase for maximum impact.

Degas

You had me at "sauntered".

With posts like this, I may disconnect my cable t.v.! MORE! MORE! You are a FANTASTIC writter.

TWO giant air kisses for you.

Topping for Calamari!

Nice Saturday banter....!!!!
Thanks for the entertainment!
THE VOYEUR

RE: rip worm

Easy big boy, degas has been dead for a long time. Keep the silly little hissy fits up and he may keep coming back even more frequently to haunt you.

Cher Degas-
I just looked at the date of your original post and it was my birthday. Your story is the best present I got this year - followed closely by Sue's buggy comment!
To rip - get a grip!

Let's ignore ripworms comment. It is taking away from all the funny stuff. Looks like Degas has made the best sellers list. His two reports are numbers 1 & 2 on this board! Go Degas Go!

Keep up your reports, Degas, they're hilarious. My favorite columnist, Dave Barry, would appreciate you. He can't go as far as you do in the newspaper, but I bet he'd like to!

You know, I just re-read my post in response to the odious ripworm and noticed that I once again, posted without previewing, so let me just clarify-
RIP is the only negative here!

Impatiently waiting for another trip report. How about one from Venice.

degas, you are so bad. Fooled me big time. Have you ever written a "real" trip report?

Degas, Please post a warning for those of us who are *Fodoring* at our places of employment. I about fell off my chair and imploded! :-) How to explain my injuries to co-workers and supervisors?
Hmmmmm...: Might I be eligible for workers' comp?

Fodorites, is it time to strategize about how to explain what is on our computer screens, when we don't work in the travel industry??

Seriously, thank you for such moments of levity on the second anniversary of 9/11.
I believe that laughing and living well are the best revenge!--sharfs not withstanding.

elisabet, glad you enjoyed it.

You might also get a kick out of one I did on a great new paris tour guide - Rene Jasmone. His tours are quite a bit out of the ordinary.