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Post by Shoesy on Jul 25, 2009 19:00:19 GMT -5
Welcome to OPF! We're so glad that you've found us. ;D
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Post by PariS on Jul 25, 2009 22:48:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, Madonna! We'll enjoy hearing anything you have to share  |
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Post by GitteK on Jul 26, 2009 1:33:04 GMT -5
fro4600: welcome to you ! We already met at TA ! I suppose that "goldendoodles" are some sort of dogs - you made me curious about the "Kroner" name ? You been to Scandinavia and spent some ?
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Post by Jody on Jul 26, 2009 5:04:12 GMT -5
Welcome , fro4600. Hope we can keep your Paris thoughts alive and happy.
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Post by Truffaut on Jul 26, 2009 9:42:08 GMT -5
Even if you're not the "real" Madonna and wear a reasonably normal-shaped bra, it sure will be fun to tell people that "Madonna's a member of our forum
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nutsabouttravel
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Post by nutsabouttravel on Aug 7, 2009 13:40:14 GMT -5
I am finally getting around to writing this and I hope it's not too boring... I'm a single woman (never married, no kids ;D) and have always loved to travel, especially in Europe. My work has fortunately enabled me to travel around the world, but I have chosen to spend most of my leisure time in Europe. I have studied French (and Italian) over the years and, although not fluent, I would probably be considered an "advanced intermediate" at a school. The better my language skills have become, the more rich my travel experiences have been, which I'm sure is true for many of you. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, just about 4 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Fortunately, our weather is good enough year round that I can play tennis several times a week. I also love to hike, bike and paint with oils. I head up a management consulting firm which specializes in leadership and organization development and we serve primarily major US companies. My educational background is in Industrial Psychology (MS) and Applied Behavioral Science (PhD). For many, many years I have had a fascination with all things about the WWII era. I am always interested in learning about that period. I adore the music of that time and know all the words to so many of the songs. Aside from the War itself and the Holocaust, there is a certain romance about this era, which is certainly epitomized in the music, and it draws me in for some reason. I made my first trip to Paris in 1983 and am going back for a month in mid-Sept. This will be the 3rd time I will have rented an apartment for at least one month there and it will be my 21st trip to Paris. Although I have traveled both with others and alone, I really prefer the latter. Alone, I can connect to a far greater extent with the place I am visiting -- I observe more, converse more with strangers, am approached more readily (in a good sense) by others. I am constantly aware of things I might miss if I were with someone else -- little things like the aroma from a patisserie, the sound of a piano from a cafe that I pass, the perfectly arranged store windows, the enjoyment of a good meal and flirtation with the waiter. All of these kinds of things MAKE the experience for me. I used to just wing it when I arrived, without even a hotel reservation in the old days, but now I research pretty thoroughly before I go. I like to be spontaneous once I get there and usually don't plan my day until the night before (always subject to change if a serendipitous situation should present itself  .) I look forward to meeting some of you when we are in Paris. A bientot, mes amis! Mary |
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Post by PariS on Aug 7, 2009 13:55:40 GMT -5
It's great to finally "meet" you, Mary! You have certainly traveled far and wide |
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Post by sistereurope on Aug 7, 2009 14:51:36 GMT -5
Welcome Mary. We have a few other members who live in the SF Bay area.
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Post by Darcy on Aug 7, 2009 16:52:21 GMT -5
Mary, I'm so glad you told us a little about yourself.
How lucky that your work takes you to Europe and other wonderful places. I am really enjoying your month long travel journal and I'm so sad that it's soon coming to the end. It's time to start researching your next trip!
Edit: Oh dear, I got all messed up here. It's Janet, of course, who wrote the month long travel journal. I think I need another glass of wine!
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nutsabouttravel
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Post by nutsabouttravel on Aug 7, 2009 17:01:33 GMT -5
Darcy, I only WISH I had the discipline to write those journals which Janet has been faithfully delivering! I am hoping to meet you and several of our other OPF pals when we are all in Paris in October.
Mary
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Post by Katharine on Aug 7, 2009 20:55:59 GMT -5
Mary - welcome to the forum! I am curious where you stay when you rent. Would you mind sharing?
Katharine
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Post by nutsabouttravel on Aug 7, 2009 21:54:35 GMT -5
Katharine, I have stayed twice in the 6eme and this year I'll be staying in the 5eme close to the River.
The first time I rented was in 1997 and I stayed in a so-so place on the rue Jacob near the rue de Buci. I was there for 6 weeks and I hated the kitchen so much that I never cooked a meal there. At that time it wasn't as easy as it is now to access available apts. on the internet and the websites weren't so good. Last year I stayed in a charming apt. on the rue de Conde near the Carrefour Odeon, which is a great area (I prefer the south side of Bd. St-Germain.) This year I am in a large studio on the rue de l'Hotel Colbert, just a few meters from the River. It looks like a really pretty and comfortable apt. so I'm hoping for the best.
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Post by leslie on Aug 7, 2009 22:39:29 GMT -5
Hey Fro4600 & nutsaboutravel~ Welcome to you both. I am rather new here too and have received a very warm welcome and some excellent advice. Fro4600- We have talked on TA. (I'm Shackvancouver over there.)
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Post by Shoesy on Aug 8, 2009 4:03:12 GMT -5
That's quite an interesting resume you posted! |
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Post by Jody on Aug 8, 2009 4:19:45 GMT -5
Welcome Mary. I know your job must be hard but it certainly has great benefits!
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Post by janetnj on Aug 8, 2009 8:48:38 GMT -5
Hi Mary. Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you've had some wonderful trips. So glad you decided to post your introduction.
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Post by dena on Aug 10, 2009 0:32:12 GMT -5
Hi all. I am still figuring out how to post/use this site. I like what I've seen so far. . . I'll introduce myself as well. . . not too much to say. . . . I studied France (all over) for 9 years in school- from 4th grade thru college (a few grades did not offer it). I have dreamed of visiting for many, many years and finally last year, my first time. I rented an apartment on the corner of the park behind St. Eustache and near Rue St. Honore. It was an excellent choice except for the 4th fl. walk up. Next year I will be renting in the 6th on Blvd. St. Germain a block from Odeon. I managed to get to many of the "main attractions" last year, as I wasn't sure how long before returning, but I decided to make it a priority.  I have a binder about 2-1/2" thick with all my research- somehow I learned that the planning is half the fun, as my trips don't last nearly long enough. Question: Becky- have you ever posted on another site using a different name? I think I have heard of you with another name- But I also recognize Kerouac and Joan1, I believe. I am a true junkie! Back to trip planning- - -  Dena |
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Post by PariS on Aug 10, 2009 1:15:23 GMT -5
Welcome Dena! I think you'll feel right at home here with all us Francophiles Good to have you! |
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Post by Shoesy on Aug 10, 2009 7:31:44 GMT -5
Hi Dena ! It's always nice to "see" a new Paris fanatic on this forum. Looking forward to hearing all about your trips. |
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Post by Darcy on Aug 10, 2009 14:44:04 GMT -5
Welcome, Dena!
You're right about the planning being so much fun! Looking forward to seeing you on the forum. When is your next trip?
Darcy
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I have a binder about 2-1/2" thick with all my research- somehow I learned that the planning is half the fun, as my trips don't last nearly long enough.
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