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Post by redtutu on Jun 15, 2007 16:43:20 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the welcome, Becky! I have seen (from TA and here) that you are a huge sweetheart just like Shoesy. Thanks, also, for your offer of help. I am sure I will have a zillion questions between now and vacation time.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 15, 2007 16:49:52 GMT -5
Hi red -- I agree that Shoesy is a sweetheart, but I've never thought of myself that way (mostly, I just make a conscious effort on TA to try to sound reasonable in order to balance the people who are flaying the innocents!). So, ssshhhhh -- please don't tell anyone!  |
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Post by holger on Jun 15, 2007 16:51:50 GMT -5
 Hi Redtutu, Welcome to Our Paris. It is an interesting and informative site but also fun.
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Post by redtutu on Jun 15, 2007 17:02:20 GMT -5
Hi Becky--no, you really are a sweetheart.
Hi Holger and thanks for the welcome. I look forward to spending many hours here having fun!
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Post by jpcat on Jun 15, 2007 19:05:11 GMT -5
Thanks, Shoesy and everyone for the encouragement. I also feel a little shy since I've only been to Paris twice. My husband and I went for our 25th anniversary and then again for our 30th in May (although 1 1/2 years late.!) We loved it both times and can't wait to go again.
Chatting and lurking (yes, I do) here has been a way to extend my Paris experience. It is definitely a city that feels exciting and livable at the same time. And this forum is a valentine to Paris!
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Post by sistereurope on Jun 15, 2007 20:39:17 GMT -5
Hi Redtutu, I live right outside Baltimore (so we're kinda neighbors) AND I will be 50 in September 2008 (the 22nd) AND I love the 11th...so I wanted to extend a special welcome to you!! Oh, and jpcat...I USED to live in Boston so a big welcome to you too  Keep posting (you too yoginla - you of all people deserve lotsa karma ) |
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Post by Truffaut on Jun 15, 2007 22:38:29 GMT -5
Tutu,
Since your husband's a beach kind of guy, why not treat him to a day at Paris' inland beach along the banks of the Seine. The city trucks in millions of tons of sand and covers over the highways flanking the river. They bring in palm trees, volleyball courts, etc. There's even a swimming pool that floats in the Seine. It's quite the scene.
And by the way, what DC suburb. Kensington, MD here.
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 15, 2007 23:30:57 GMT -5
Hi you guys! You can't imagine how nice it is to wake up to all of those sweet things you've written about me. I've just read an e-mail informing me that my best friend in N.Y. can't attend my daughter's wedding because she'll be having surgery a few days before, and if she doesn't have it then, it will have to be postponed 'till December, which is not an option. Needless to say, I'm devastated.  |
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Post by goldenmama on Jun 16, 2007 5:54:53 GMT -5
:(I'm sorry Shoesy.
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Post by jpcat on Jun 16, 2007 6:01:45 GMT -5
Hi Shoesy,
I'm sure I speak for us all in wishing your friend a safe and speedy recovery. Will you get to see her when you're here?
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Post by holger on Jun 16, 2007 6:47:22 GMT -5
 Hi Shoesy, Sorry about your friend. Hope the surgery is a success and she recovers quickly.
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Post by geordy on Jun 16, 2007 8:09:22 GMT -5
That is a shame Shoesy....some of my sister's closest friends couldn't make it to her daughter's wedding because of a change in circumstances....hope your friend does fine.
To the newcomers without alot of Paris experience , I've been many, many times and learn something new about Paris practically every day! And want to learn more from anyone who wants to share!
And yoginia the fact that you went solo and had a "magical time"...I've used that expression more than a few times myself!...insures you'll fit right in !!
Love the "Redtutu" moniker!!
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 16, 2007 11:04:51 GMT -5
I will actually get to see my friend here in Israel ! She'll be arriving next week and will be teaching a course at Tel-Aviv University for several weeks. I'm really looking forward to spending some quality time with her. |
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Post by yoginla on Jun 16, 2007 21:28:21 GMT -5
Shoesy, I too wish your friend a speedy recovery. How terrific that you'll be able to spend quality time with her in Israel!!
Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome.
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 16, 2007 21:43:35 GMT -5
yoginla - It's our pleasure to have you with us. |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 18, 2007 9:54:55 GMT -5
To our newest members -- don't be shy about it, just jump in and tell us what you think!
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 18, 2007 10:35:22 GMT -5
Yeah, we don't bite. We even have nice doggies and kitties that don't bite...............except for my Muffy and Cinnamon. They DO bite me from time to time, but they don't realize that they're doing anything wrong. (A lot of good that does me!) |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 18, 2007 10:40:19 GMT -5
Well, some have been rumoured to bite, but we don't really believe that (we think it's just Shoesy's wild imagination  ) and anyway, Gitte's on vacation (in Paris, without us -- can you believe it!) right now! ;D |
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Post by Happygoin on Jun 18, 2007 11:20:19 GMT -5
Poor Gitte! I had her with bats in her belfry last week and now rumor has it, she bites! We should clarify that, although we pick on Gitte (ok, a lot!), she is perfectly harmless and an endless good sport about the teasing. Not to mention she has tremendous knowledge of Paris and is happily willing to share with anyone who asks.
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 18, 2007 11:28:36 GMT -5
And if you guys heard Gitte speak with her darling Danish accent, you would think she's the most innocent little sweetie-pie. |
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) and anyway, Gitte's on vacation (in Paris, without us -- can you believe it!) right now! 
hahahha