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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 09:43:14 AM
Bonjour everybody! Got here safe and sound, but man are we beat; I feel (and look) like I've been "rode hard and put up wet"! We've been up for around 30 hours, with a cat nap here and there. We had to kill about four hours before the train left Paris, so in the station I went to the book/magazine shop to get one for Andre to read and four for me, including the first issue of a neat looking magazine called "Brocante", which is French for junk or flea market stuff!!! The house smells like "eau de cats" so all the windows are open now; but it is in the low 50s so not bad at all. Hubby's gonna light a fire in the chimney after he fixes dinner. The big lamp in the dining room that was made out of a glass jug filled with potpourri fell over (the shade has always been wobbly and Andre jeririgged it with duct tape a thousand years ago, so my welcome home after being here for twenty minutes was the broom and dustpan. On the upside, he said "Well, no big deal: Now you get to buy something you really love to put there".
One of my huge collection of three orchids is actually blooming! The cats seem pleased that their servants are back. How cool to be able to knit while waiting to board the plane in DC! I got a start on a new shawl that I will leave here, so I don't have to keep lugging my favorite shawl back and forth across the ocean. "O bed, o bed, delicious bed; heaven on earth to the weary head". See ya'll tomorrow, Love, Nance |
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 4:31:24 PM
Katie, some Borders and B&N have them and some don't. It's not consistant. You have to call around or visit them until you find one. SOMEBODY in Chicago has to have one. Romantic Homes should be on the shelves of every one of them. Good luck!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 10:56:01 AM
I went to Borders last night, thinking I could find Marie Claire Idees -- nope. There were some Marie Claire 'Maison' or something . . . and French Vogue and Spanish Vogue or some such. I'm also looking for 'Romantic Homes' because one of my favorite blog-girls has her home featured. No luck! So now I'm really on a mission -- since I'm near Chicago, we have many international newspaper/book stores around, and I'll be visiting a few to FIND IDEES!
Thanks, Patricia and Nancy, for a new obsession! |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 09:03:29 AM
Thanks for the warm words and compliment, Texas Fran, I've been missing you, girlfriend! Glad you are back and cannot wait til you update your Stitching room post so we can see what beautiful things your fingers have been busy making. Nance |
| frannie |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 08:01:53 AM
dear nance,
glad to hear that you are back in your home in france. it sounds like you and andre had a great visit to your home in virginia.
anywho, i have been away from home and the mj site for what seems like an eternity, and feel like i should almost go to the welcome wagon thread and start all over again.
i loved reading about your love story with andre, you really should be a writer. it isnt just what you say, but how you say it.
anyway, im glad to know our nance is back in france, send my regards to andre.
love, your galpal in texas,
fran
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 11:31:10 AM
Woo hoo!! (I seem to say that a lot lately). I will email you privately and we can work it out. I think we had the same cab driver in Paris! On the way to back to the airport, we engaged in a wonderful conversation with the cab driver about why can't everybody just freaking get along - we solved the world's problems and we didn't speak each other's languages that well.
Thanks again, mon amie!
love,
P
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 03:16:26 AM
oh how funny, I just emailed you to ask what time it is there, we always seem to be here at the same time!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 02:14:31 AM
Bonjour and TGIF everybody; hope ya'll are up by now, after all it IS 5 a.m. on the east coast!! Patricia, I snatched up the cool Marie Claire Idées mag yesterday afternoon!! We'll have to email each other to work out the logistics!
I remember the first cab ride in Paris. When it was over I nearly kissed the driver.....but instead just congratulated him on his prowess behind the wheel, which he found amusing! If they wove in and out any more, they'd need a freakin' loom (weak joke, I know). Nance |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 18 2007 : 12:55:18 PM
Nance, Yes, you get to the site before we do because you get morning before we do! It's always great to log on and see something from you already there. Stu had to call Cambridge last week and he had to wake up at 2:30 am to place the call. (argh) It seems the Physics department has only a few staff people and they keep specific hours that are not early ones. Hm.
I remember the roads in France. (insert hysterical laughter here). Stu is a big vintage Euro race car nut and he's showed me some of the roads they raced on in Italy. I"d be terrified to drive on them much less race. They raced on regular roads, no special arenas, right through the little towns and villages! In these creaky old time cars. In Paris, people park their tiny cars on the sidewalks and sometimes double or triple park. Stu says in Europe, particularly in Paris, the public transport is so good you never need a car unless you're going out of town somewhere.
Can't wait to see those photos!!
Love,
P
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 18 2007 : 09:34:02 AM
Nancy Jo, I get here before ya'll because France is six hours ahead of our US time zone. I notice I miss out on giveaways and barters because while ya'll are jump and jivin' I'm sleeping, dang it all! Ok, I will find some cards that I think are beautiful and we will see if you agree! Nance |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 18 2007 : 09:24:36 AM
Nance,
Yep really hope you can post some pictures soon, would love to see where you live, both there and in the states.
Just any pretty postcards, I'll let you pick. You can just bring them home with you and mail them in the states if that is better.
Been working in my laundry room for the last few days, wouldn't you think I could find something better to do?
Look forward to your morning posts, you usually get here before the rest of us.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 18 2007 : 03:23:53 AM
Bonjour you guys, oops, I mean mes amis (my friends, in English). Since André bought a digital camera last fall I will definitely get cracking on posting some neat sites for you all to see, including our home. Nancy Jo, I could never forget you! I'd be glad to send another postcard; do you have any favorite things you like, such as flowers, or old buildings, or food vignettes, certain animals? The postcards here are spectacular compared with what I usually see back home. Patricia, we are heading to Perpignan after lunch today (nearest big town) to look for a jazz CD for my dad's 80th birthday, and a coupla other things, so I hope to come back and post that I've scored another copy of the mag for you.
And since we live in a small village (7,000 residents approx) we can walk to shop. We walk to the bakery and I gotta tell you guys, one of the women who works there could almost double for Jennifer Aniston! I remarked on that to hubby months ago, the first time I saw her, but he doesn't know what Ms. A looks like. As a funny coincidence last night he clicked on a channel that was playing a rerun of Friends, and when he saw Aniston his mouth fell open. "SEE, WHAT DID I TELL YOU!!" The town has two open air markets weekly and I sometimes stroll over there on Sunday. The post office is also a brisk walk away, too; I think most small towns are like this so that it is possible to live without a car definitely. Doctors even make housecalls still! Speaking of doctors, I went for a mammogram yesterday and let's just say I had a simply smashing time! AND the technician was a guy, a first for me, so when he told me to take off the shirt and bra I complied, and said (in French) "Let the good times roll". He looked at me in surprise and then grinned when he saw my smile; for women over 50 it is a free procedure here, which is great. Retired people/senior citizens also do not pay a co-pay for an office visit or for prescriptions; something I wish America would look into. More later; hope everybody has a great day! Nance
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 11:52:43 AM
Nance, I am so excited I'm going to throw up!!! Woo hoo!!! When you get together my precious package, let me know how much to send you including postage (first class - don't want to trust this precious thing to chance) and if I can trade anything for you. Woo hoo! (She said again)
How about showing us some photos of you and your Honey and maybe your home? I told Stu last night the next time we get some $$ to save for something wonderful I want to go visit you. He said OK, sounds good. So maybe by the time we go on Medicare....
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 05:06:03 AM
Nance, don't forget I love postcards!! Got my farm girl bulletin board to feed and my farm girl scrapbook.
What is the weather like there in France anyway? Do you walk to places you shop or are you out side the shopping areas, Boy you have to post pictures, I want to see your area!
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 04:02:28 AM
Yes indeedy! It's fun to hunt for things for friends that you hope they will like. I bought you a bee-utiful mag yesterday with lovely embroidery designs and lots of iron on transfers included. I bought the current issue of Marie Claire Idées in Paris on the way here....before this thread started and GOTTA get it for you. It's a keeper for sure! The hunt continues, Patricia. Nance |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 11:09:34 AM
oooooooooooooohhhhhhhh! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Let me know what you'd like from here! Well, I now have a new goal - go shopping with Nance in France!
Farmgirl hug,
P
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 01:38:00 AM
Bonjour, gal pals! Thanks for the kind words, Jayne; hope you had a merry Christmas despite the summer weather....last christmas in Australia was strange for me, weatherwise! Yeah, who knew eating Chinese food could change my life? HA And Patricia, so glad you posted back right away because we're headed to the grocery store this morning and they have a humongous book and magazine section so I will buy you at least one embroidery mag and also look through my old Idees mags. SO happy to help you out and I wish you could come and get them in person; too! We'd have a ball. See ya'll later! Nance |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 3:14:13 PM
Hi Nance,
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely story - so romantic! I'm also sure there is a page-turner novel or Hallmark movie there waiting to happen! I loved your motto "Never postpone joy" - I totally agree.
Best wishes,
Jayne
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 10:28:11 AM
Woo hoo!! I meant Idees. I'm limited to container gardening at this point and frankly, it's a relief. Just see what you're willing to part with. If none, than if you'd see what's available on the newstands in embroidery magazines, it would be a blessing. I will of course pay postage and the cost of the magazine (s) or trade something if you'd rather. Wheeeee! I'm so excited! I wish I could come and pick them up myself. Sigh. Maybe later.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 08:13:02 AM
Greetings, all! Patricia, do you mean back issues of Marie Claire Idees or a gardening mag? Since I have only been living in France less than two years (and then not during the entire year) I only have a few issues of Idees right now. I left one or two Marie claire Idees in Norfolk and have a couple here, and will look and see if I can part with them. If so we work something out, and also for future issues if you want; I will be happy to buy an extra issue for you and send it in exchange for postage or something. Or look at the other magazines dedicated to embroidery if you want. Like the Beatles said, "We can work it out"! Have a great Monday everybody; Nance |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 3:22:51 PM
Nance, do you have any back issues that you'd be willing to sell or trade? I've only been able to get three or four in the last few years. Merci! Or any embroidery ones?
Au Revoir!
P
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 04:12:05 AM
Greetings, Patricia. Yes, I LOVE that magazine and snatch it up whenever I see it (think it is a quarterly mag). That's the one that I found the design for those cute ghosts I made out of vintage linen. I subscribe to one really awesome garden mag which also comes out only quarterly, and buy two or three off the shelf monthly.....helps to practice my French when I'm eagerly trying to read something interesting instead of just 'studying'! Have a great day! Nance |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 11:16:42 AM
Well, Nance, I wouldn't say OLD exactly...mature is OK, seasoned makes me feel like a pot roast....Hm. BTW, do you know of a magazine called "Marie Claire Idees?" It's always full of great needlework projects. It's in French, of course, but I manage OK. I can get it here sometimes. Do you get it on the newsstands there? That's where I found the first one in Paris.
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 05:00:23 AM
Patricia, yes, marrying at a more mature age is the best; they say the sweetest music is played on an old violin, and the best soups are made in old/seasoned pots! Holly, remember that book French Women Don't Get Fat??? They can't eat because they're always gasping for breath from all that walking, ha! Thanks for all the sweet things you've posted, ladies. Have a great day!! Nance |
| ArmyWifey |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 9:31:45 PM
Nance,
I totally agree about Versailles! I knew it was big.........but pictures don't do justice! The fact that they rent BIKES to get around should have been a tip.........ya think? We did the palace and a guided tour, row boat on the canal and walked to le petit trinon but that was IT! Must have been 5 miles of walking and we didn't even see it all! I thought for sure I would lose weight on our 4 days in Paris with all the walking... the Metro,the steps up the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and everything in between (we parked the car when we got there and left it!) but I gained although I think it was in my calf muscles!!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 4:52:10 PM
Nance, what a romance! That's a wonderful story, and I'm so glad you shared. I've been wondering these same things... why are you there, and what do you do, etc. You are an adventurous woman!
Ann
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