tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post3358675576534492524..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Going PostalParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-24629067964450150792008-09-10T08:52:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:52:00.000-04:00quand est-ce que tu reviens, ma chère? save me an ...quand est-ce que tu reviens, ma chère? save me an afternoon so we can go exploring together...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61359083907256187362008-08-23T07:53:00.000-04:002008-08-23T07:53:00.000-04:00I was in Paris after my first year of high school ...I was in Paris after my first year of high school French and got stuck at the post office, in line and at the window. I could say everything except for Hong Kong, hadn't learned that one.<BR/>There was a nice man behind me who stepped up after my third attempt <BR/>and just said "Hong Kong" with his great accent. Lucky he was there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-84927823805216373872008-08-20T05:22:00.000-04:002008-08-20T05:22:00.000-04:00Don't you just love French Script - all those flou...Don't you just love French Script - all those flourishesDi Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739747135963729335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-81700176119752103442008-08-20T02:05:00.000-04:002008-08-20T02:05:00.000-04:00Have you ever tried to simply push your postcards ...Have you ever tried to simply push your postcards under the glass division, point at the address, and smile helplessly at the French guy sitting behind the counter? I am sure you could not only charm to socks off him, but also end up with all the stamps you needed (it definitely would work in Vienna). ;-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7597650821517166262008-08-19T20:05:00.000-04:002008-08-19T20:05:00.000-04:00Last spring, when I was in Paris, I summoned the c...Last spring, when I was in Paris, I summoned the courage to go to the post office and buy stamps for my letters. Then I walked around the building for 20 minutes, trying to find where to mail them! Finally, I got in line again and asked. The clerk gave me a look that said "Oh, you poor idiot," and directed me to OUTSIDE the building and the proper mail slot.<BR/><BR/>But still, it was Paris...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23842819354863324932008-08-19T01:03:00.000-04:002008-08-19T01:03:00.000-04:00My Father has a stamp collection. I love looking a...My Father has a stamp collection. I love looking at them. Little pieces of art on your french stationary. French stamps are beautiful.Manger La Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590882347657616676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-69248455590458472192008-08-18T21:07:00.000-04:002008-08-18T21:07:00.000-04:00La Belette,I too have only mailed from Eiffel Towe...La Belette,<BR/>I too have only mailed from Eiffel Tower for the lovely stamp.<BR/><BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-242807639485956662008-08-18T20:59:00.000-04:002008-08-18T20:59:00.000-04:00You collected only French colonial stamps? How ve...You collected only French colonial stamps? How very prescient of you! I never looked at stamps as a youngster....too busy wading through swamps and feeding rabbits....but I have come to my senses and a few years ago I started buying those linen bags of a million stamps for $5.00. I'm a sucker for the colors! I have sorted mine all by color and put them into those sheets that have pockets for stamps......I suppose thinking I'd use them for collage one day. Who knows?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68754655677194687232008-08-18T16:02:00.000-04:002008-08-18T16:02:00.000-04:00I want one of those post box piggy banks!!!!I want one of those post box piggy banks!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-75495127791142980782008-08-18T16:01:00.000-04:002008-08-18T16:01:00.000-04:00Beautiful blues, Carol! I love this one. Looks lik...Beautiful blues, Carol! I love this one. <BR/>Looks like a gorgeous hydrangea. <BR/>I do think nothing touches the soul like a REAL letter in the mail. Instead of just bills and junk mail, it still always makes me smile to get a REAL letter just for me...so rare these days, and that's why I always make a point to send thank you notes...gotta' keep up these traditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-38565377797075923272008-08-18T15:58:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:58:00.000-04:00THANKS La Belette!I didn't know...what a brill ide...THANKS La Belette!<BR/>I didn't know...what a brill idea!<BR/>Next time I will do a mail run to the awful, awful Eiffel Tour :)Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-32116149873168086962008-08-18T15:54:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:54:00.000-04:00There is something so romantic about French corres...There is something so romantic about French correspondence. Your painting is no exception.<BR/>When in Paris I always take my postcards to the Eiffel Tower mailbox to get the special stamp they have. Love it!!La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-20899968718513344142008-08-18T15:49:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:49:00.000-04:00ooh, Now I want to rewatch Charade. Remember the s...ooh, Now I want to rewatch Charade. Remember the stamps in the market place scene? Well, who could forget anything wth Hepburn and Grant in Paris. :)<BR/><BR/>Look at that lovely script too. This is a beautiful series. I am a sucker for those postmarks too. I am using some stamped pieces for collage.<BR/><BR/>I love the blue in this flower and every little step of this prowl.Janice C. Cartierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167175332825321189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91685506772801085512008-08-18T15:33:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:33:00.000-04:00I have a set of those faux French postmark stamps....I have a set of those faux French postmark stamps... they're fun to use on the outside of an actual piece of mail - "par avion" or "Prioritie" don't impede their US delivery.<BR/>If I am just handing a b'day card to a friend or co-worker, I'll put the fake cancellation mark on it.<BR/>It beats a plain envelope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-52995356221748618492008-08-18T15:13:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:13:00.000-04:00Mon Dieu, Carol,-- BLUE in your flower painting!? ...Mon Dieu, Carol,-- BLUE in your flower painting!? Gorgeous! I love that... Lovely painting! As for mail and pretty stamps and ecriture, I'm all for promoting those--they're such a part of gentility and beauty. Someone has to keep all that going--we can't let all that disappear. Mais non--Sacre Bleu!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-59014045424906639702008-08-18T13:45:00.000-04:002008-08-18T13:45:00.000-04:00Carol. we don't have any post boxes now here in th...Carol. we don't have any post boxes now here in the UK and all the post offices that were near peoples homes have gone. Old ladies that live out in the country have to come into town to visit the ONLY POST OFFICE there is. <BR/>There were marches and lots to stop it but the Royal Mail that is the top boss nearly went bust so they closed everything so if you have one letter to post it costs you £3 which is six dollors for you to just bring it into town.<BR/>Love the pictures.<BR/>I missed all the passages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-45255261511537367662008-08-18T13:22:00.000-04:002008-08-18T13:22:00.000-04:00These passages are like rabbit warrnes full of goo...These passages are like rabbit warrnes full of goodies..well kept secret for most I bet.<BR/>Merci!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10482385396673448592008-08-18T13:21:00.000-04:002008-08-18T13:21:00.000-04:00Lovely!!! But all your watercolors are Lovely!Lovely!!! <BR/>But all your watercolors are Lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-39883120636957326972008-08-18T10:42:00.000-04:002008-08-18T10:42:00.000-04:00Even tho they don't like to admit it--most French ...Even tho they don't like to admit it--most French people speak English--and about 3 other languages<BR/>J'ai besoin de # etambres(sp?) (I need....) <BR/>par avion aux Etates Unis-air mail to the USA--<BR/>That's the best I can do for now<BR/>Amities<BR/>Melanie USA--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-60666320150102326732008-08-18T10:41:00.000-04:002008-08-18T10:41:00.000-04:00Not alone at all KNITTING KNIRVANA-it's not so muc...Not alone at all KNITTING KNIRVANA-it's not so much what to say or how to say it in French, but the terrer struck deep in the hearts of all who enter the poste office...a kind of tyranny reigns. Like you are in a different country and you can say nothing right.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12391423966118587092008-08-18T10:18:00.000-04:002008-08-18T10:18:00.000-04:00YES!!!! I spent 6 weeks in Paris before working u...YES!!!! I spent 6 weeks in Paris before working up the courage to ask for stamps!! I thought I was the only one!!! :) :) :)knittingknirvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-54569875155981422162008-08-18T09:33:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:33:00.000-04:00This is another lovely and charming painting. I am...This is another lovely and charming painting. I am loving these with the letters in them. I wish I could say I had that problem in Paris with carrying letters around to mail, then it would mean I had been there. But Alas no. Altho I used to collect pretty stamps as a kid. My Grandmother would take them off of foreign correspondence and send them to me. Fun post today.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3513720889656653712008-08-18T09:23:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:23:00.000-04:00I agree. French script is just beautiful. It is ...I agree. French script is just beautiful. It is truly a thing of the past and we'll see less and less of in the future. With computers, younger generations aren't using their hands the way my generation and those before me did. I think it's very sad.<BR/><BR/>Eileen (passions to pastry)<BR/>www.livingtastefully.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com