It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in Paris
Bonjour, When you don’t receive a blog from us, it’s because it’s rained all day the previous day or we’ve done laundry all day or some of both. Monday was that kind of day, but we’ve had two days since that were wonderful. We’ve been out enjoying the better weather, but shifting our emphasis to […]
Saying Farewell to Birthday Company
Bonjour, Saying good-bye is rarely as much fun as saying “welcome.” All of our company was gone on Sunday morning before noon. Bernie had tears in his eyes and warm memories in his heart as he embraced his cousins and his brothers in farewell. What a great week we’ve had even with the mishaps which […]
Parisian Drama Even on a Birthday!!
Bonjour mes amis, Well, what a day we had trying to celebrate Bernie’s actual birthday of November 15th. I hope this brings some laughter and amusement to you. Some of it wasn’t funny last night as I sat with tears in my eyes, but oh, the memories and stories we will tell in the future. […]
The Gang’s All Here and Ready to Party in Paris
Bonjour, Yesterday was a day to rejoice, to greet, to share memories, to laugh, to eat…oh yes, did I say eat? All of the birthday company has arrived, and we are pretending to run around like we are 50 instead of ancient! Happy 80th Birthday, Bernie!! The celebration continues as November 15 is his actual […]
Company’s a Comin’ for the Birthday Bash
Bonjour mes amis, I realize that there will be far too many photos to have a one week-long summary blog so here’s a few photos to whet your appetite. The last set of cousins from Alsace, Pierre and Laurie Verdier, arrive today by train. Like many who visit, Bernie’s brothers, Bill and Steve, are having […]
Cold Temps, Warm Hearts as Company Arrives in Paris
Bonjour, Busy day today so a quick post. Bernie is off to the airport to greet his two brothers from Alabama. His cousins, Curt and Diane Brewer, arrived yesterday after a not-so-restful flight that was devoid of any sleep. Their advice: don’t fly Comfort Class in the bulkhead seats! They were exhausted but glad to […]
Pre-Christmas Frenzy Beginning in Paris
Bonjour, It used to be that we came to Paris years ago and found a quieter city. Not the case anymore! There are SO many tourists right now. The streets are jammed everywhere, and such was the case on Sunday near the large department stores behind the Opera. Sometimes, we are just ignorant and happy […]
Let the 80th Birthday Bash Begin for Bernard!!
Bonjour mes amis, If you’ve visited us in Paris, one of the first things you learn is to address Bernie as “Bear-nar” (spelled phonetically) as the French would say. Last night was his night and our light theme doesn’t need a special picture for this post. The light in everyone’s eyes and the fun smiles […]