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Post by Shoesy on Oct 17, 2007 4:21:53 GMT -5
Yes, yes, yes...........I'd also like to go to that crystal museum, Gitte.  |
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Post by Happygoin on Oct 17, 2007 6:36:09 GMT -5
Becky, that's funny that you like YSL Paris...I tried it years ago and it smelled like rotten lettuce on me. I'm serious. I gave it to my incredibly lucky girlfriend. SHE smelled great  in it. Opium was another one that I wore a lot years ago, and more recently, Tresor. |
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Post by Jody on Oct 17, 2007 7:05:55 GMT -5
Skip the Musee du Vin...BORING! Well, the glass of wine at the end is okay and the vault itself is interesting but the displays leave a bit to be desired. Unless you are in the area and don't have anything better to do ..or if it's raining!   |
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Post by geordy on Oct 17, 2007 9:23:35 GMT -5
I went to the Musee du Vin back in 1993. I had a coupon book from Jet Vacations and it was free or half price or something. I would not make a special trip either but it was okay...and I had not been in that area before as I recall it is at the end of a cute little residential street. (It was only my second trip!) And this was the trip I spent a few days in Champagne so it was a very winey trip!  |
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Post by Happygoin on Oct 17, 2007 9:37:25 GMT -5
Demarais, who is that handsome guy standing by the curio cabinet in your picture?
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Post by annettecinca on Oct 17, 2007 9:47:32 GMT -5
I visited the Fragonard museum a few trips ago, and it was okay but not one of the things I'd tell everyone to rush out and do. If you don't read French, they loan you a laminated card with display descriptions in English (a few other languages also). It's a nice display (a little on the spare side tho) but I didn't learn much I didn't already know about perfume. My favorite part was coming out into the showroom at the end where you could purchase all the Fragonard goodies. But my excitement was quickly squelched by the snobby salesladies With a little assistance, I would have dropped a small bundle in their shop, but they were very aloof and unapproachable (so I ordered online!). The only place in Paris I've had that experience. |
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Post by greyghost1 on Oct 17, 2007 11:57:11 GMT -5
Shoesy...on him it smells good. But I like spicy smells. re: Musee du Vin. I also visited a few years ago cause I had a 1/2 coupon. The concept of how it was built and the fact the cobbles from it covered much of Paris' streets and that some king liked to stop at the cellars-when they grew wine grapes there- and have a glass of red after he hunted in the Bois de Boulogne was all of interest but sadly the actual museum deosn't convey much of it history and Musee des Arts Forains, it's not.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Oct 17, 2007 12:34:54 GMT -5
Betsy - if you like somewhat spicy fragrances for men, next time you're in a department store check out "Pour Homme" by Dolce & Gabana - I got it for my husband, and a surprising number of people have stopped him and asked what it is.
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 17, 2007 12:38:57 GMT -5
Becky - And you allow all these people to flirt with your dear hubby? |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Oct 17, 2007 12:50:19 GMT -5
Shoesy, considering who was asking in some cases, I'd say if they want to try that's their issue, not mine . . . . ;D
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Post by Jody on Oct 17, 2007 13:54:28 GMT -5
That's a not very good picture of the man , who as of this coming Sunday, I will have been married to for 46 years!!
It was so cold in that place we were all shivering!
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Post by sistereurope on Oct 17, 2007 14:47:39 GMT -5
wow Demarais - let me be the first to wish you an (early) bon anniversaire de mariage!!!
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Post by Jody on Oct 17, 2007 16:08:31 GMT -5
Thanks ..it's been a pretty d**n good 46 years Here's the blushing bride!!!  |
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 17, 2007 16:20:52 GMT -5
That's an awesome picture, demarais! So you've been married for 46 years - how wonderful! And I thought that I was married for a long time.........35 years. I wish the two of you many more happy, healthy years together.  |
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Post by sandy on Oct 17, 2007 16:23:32 GMT -5
demarais,
How great you posted this picture of you, I could only imagine you as the old lady in your avatar! Now I have a much nicer image of you.
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Post by Jody on Oct 17, 2007 16:42:36 GMT -5
Sandy! I only look like the old lady in the avatar when I'm arguing politics!
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Post by geordy on Oct 17, 2007 16:56:03 GMT -5
That is a lovely photo Demarais..Thank you for sharing! You look hopeful. looking forward happily....and it all worked out that way!!! |
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Post by ladyjicky on Oct 17, 2007 21:35:22 GMT -5
Demarais you looked so chic on your wedding day. You could wear that today and not looked dated like many other dresses would > just lovely!
You do not have to go to the museum at Fragonard - I just walk into the shop and I have to say the ladies were never snobby to me and one time they helped me choose fragrances for gifts as I had a shocking flu and lost my sense of smell - this is what Hell must be like for a perfumer lover like me! LOL
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Post by GitteK on Oct 18, 2007 0:39:13 GMT -5
How dead-serious you look !  This guy is NOT going to escape !  I also bet that you wore white, pointed JCFM shoes with your weddingdress in 1961 ! One question, though: why's the wedding cake on top of your hairdo ?  ;D |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Oct 18, 2007 8:35:31 GMT -5
Demarais, what a really wonderful picture of a truly classic bride!
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in it.
This guy is NOT going to escape ! 
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