Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées

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Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Aug 16, 2009 13:22:12 GMT -5

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Post by kerouac on Aug 16, 2009 13:22:12 GMT -5

I've cross posted this elsewhere, so this is certainly another appropriate place to bring to your attention the outrageous (and sometimes almost normal) prices charged for a cola on the Champs Elysées.

Here is my report: tinyurl.com/q7uzqo

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Jody Methuselah Drinking champagne is like making love, it's good anytime of the day! Posts: 4,322	Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Aug 16, 2009 14:44:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jody on Aug 16, 2009 14:44:43 GMT -5 That post just earned you an exalt! I hope you didn't actually order and drink all that soda! You'd bloat and float from that much
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Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Aug 16, 2009 16:20:21 GMT -5

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Post by geordy on Aug 16, 2009 16:20:21 GMT -5

Enjoyed this trip..though I don't drink colas here or in Paris normally .. but actually having a Coke Zero I got for free at a street faire with some rum and lime at the moment!

Appreciated your comments about Cafe Madrigal..it was one of my favorite places for many years..beginning in 1993..when staying near there. A few years back they changed the look, menu, waiters, and as you said.

George V always had grumpy waiters and traditional grub..now..upscaled as well. It is the Champs..so ..willing to pay a bit more for the people watching..but ...not when it is all chains or misdirected "upscalings"

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Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Apr 11, 2010 20:41:15 GMT -5

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Aug 16, 2009 16:15:16 GMT -5 kerouac said:

I wouldn't dream of drinking a soda anywhere on the Champs Elysées except at Quick or McDonald's!

Why would you even dream of drinking one at all!! Have you learned nothing, Frenchman?!

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Jody Methuselah Drinking champagne is like making love, it's good anytime of the day! Posts: 4,322	Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Apr 12, 2010 3:42:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jody on Apr 12, 2010 3:42:30 GMT -5 gwendal, it is on one of our member's, Kerouac blog. Here's a link anyportinastorm.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=paris&thread=3615&page=2#41867
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Dying of thirst on the Champs Elysées Aug 12, 2010 7:36:48 GMT -5

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Post by kerouac on Aug 12, 2010 7:36:48 GMT -5

For any newcomers, here is the link starting with page 1: www.anyportinastorm.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=paris&action=display&thread=3615&page=1

Since last year, two of the places have disappeared, and no new places have arrived.

Gone:

Culture Bière (currently being turned into a Tommy Hilfiger store)

Déli's Café (some shop; forgot what it sells)

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