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  1. CarolynB
    August 6, 2018 @ 9:29 am

    Oh Linda, what tension indeed. I can imagine the distress and worry you must have felt/feel and will pray that Natalie’s back begins to heal and she’s able to fly over and enjoy your time together. You’ve mentioned she’s a busy working mom and we know planning for a trip, even a wonderful one, is its own additional stress. Perhaps once she gets on the flights she’ll be able to sit back (comfortably!) and relax — and let others serve her literally and figuratively. I know a good dose of Mom and Bernie TLC combined with PARIS would be the best medicine ever 🙂

    Your weekend sounded lovely. Have fun getting everything ready and yay for the perfect timing of the weather change!

    Thinking of you and your daughter with all positive thoughts xx

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    • lspalla
      August 6, 2018 @ 10:13 am

      Carolyn, always such sweet comments which are most appreciated!

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  2. Clara Borges
    August 6, 2018 @ 9:58 am

    Loved the article and photos the restaurant Linda is beautiful it look so much like Le fermette Marbeuf . I’m saddened that they closed that gorgeous restaurant!!! Enjoy thank you for sharing !!!

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    • lspalla
      August 6, 2018 @ 10:13 am

      We are truly sad about Le Fermette Marbeuf…so many good memories with friends and family.

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  3. Jeanie Thompson
    August 6, 2018 @ 12:31 pm

    Linda, as usual, I am sweetly tormented by your pictures of Paris. As I begin my day in Montgomery, it is wonderful to see Paris. Bernard seems to be growing more and more mellow in his native climate …I loved the department store photos and also those art pieces. I would love to have the Shakespeare and Company.
    You are so blessed to have a traveling companion with whom you are truly in sync! Best wishes for Natalie’s travels. Cheers, Jeanie

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    • lspalla
      August 6, 2018 @ 2:03 pm

      The Shakespeare painting is breathtaking in person, just didn’t come through as well in the photo. Those are cherry trees from the spring. It’s so hot today, we haven’t ventured out much!

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  4. Stephen O Shipley
    August 6, 2018 @ 1:26 pm

    Sorry to hear about Natalie, but she comes from strong stock, so I would bet she will be fine. Besides, she’s old enough to start realizing the consequences of doing young girl things in a middle-aged body like riding jet skis. I would counsel her it is also time to stop skydiving, riding motocross and roller derby.

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    You both live in a world which is much more sterile than mine (feels clean enough) so I am left to wonder your meaning of ‘deep clean’….

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    I thought the wedding gowns were beautiful in the photos so they must have been stunning in person. Linda, you missed your chance to have a picture of Bernie with a fern chapeau! Getting Bernie to lift his chin and adjusting a little different angle to the ferns would have done it. 🙂 Then we could call him fern-head.

    Tell Bernie another Saturday has come and gone and I am still gainfully employed. I hope you get that break in the weather so your visit will be more enjoyable. Stay hydrated!

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    • lspalla
      August 6, 2018 @ 2:01 pm

      So glad you like your new job!

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  5. Cindi Ludwig
    August 6, 2018 @ 2:00 pm

    I truly hope Natalie is able to travel comfortably and that she is able to enjoy her visit with you and Bernie. Beautiful photos today of Au Printemps and their merchandise. Montparnasse looks like a place not to be missed. Congratulations on your early Christmas gift. I can’t wait to see it hanging in your home.

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