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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:15 PM Original message |
Leaving for London and Paris in a.m. Any last minute advice? |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yep...don't announce, someone might steal your identity while yer gone! |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
23. hmmm, may not be a bargain for them... |
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intrepid_wanderer (559 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
2. sell back |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:27 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. yup, not looking forward to that part of it...I can't sleep at the drop |
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CottonBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. Make copies of your passport and other documents |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. Umbrella, umbrella, umbrella... |
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes. |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:31 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. I have room in my suitcase |
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:22 PM Response to Reply #12 |
34. I never said I wanted to come back! |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
5. It's pretty damp over in Paris at this time of year |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:33 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. I'm coming from seventy plus degree weather (Florida Keys) |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. I's a very damp cold over there. March is ususally rainy, but |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
25. I've heard that dish mentioned several times... |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:28 PM Response to Reply #25 |
37. It's basically a grilled cheese and ham dipped in egg batter |
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VegasWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
51. Mumm, and Duck a la Orange! My favorites. Oh, and hang onto |
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VegasWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:29 PM Response to Reply #5 |
50. Yes, and it rains this time of the year too! But, OooLaLa, the french |
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Nikepallas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
6. If you can wear a shirt that says you did not vote for the Chimp and you |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:35 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. I speak a little French... |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:40 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Je suis désolé, je n'ai pas voté pour cet idiot Bush ! |
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AntiCoup2K4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:26 PM Response to Reply #14 |
35. Speaking French could be an asset over there. |
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KyndCulture (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. Tell em we're sorry? shrug... |
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Taxloss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
8. In London, do not fear the Tube network. |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. thanks for the weather report... |
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RagingInMiami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
10. Buy a t-shirt that says |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
19. Heh, heh...wish I had a dollar |
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RagingInMiami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. Fuck a dollar |
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Gloria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. Jet lag tip---drink water, no booze on the flight and try to catch |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. Yes, I've cut out all cocktails for several days |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
30. I drink on the plane and I'm not the only one |
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intrepid_wanderer (559 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 08:28 AM Response to Reply #30 |
58. Everyone?? |
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Pied Piper (363 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:50 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. Regarding jet lag... |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:56 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Me too. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 10:06 AM Response to Reply #15 |
61. No caffiene, no sodas and LOTS of water and you won't get swollen feets. |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
20. Hit the Louvre if you can |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
29. Someone told me that I will be disappointed |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:10 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Everyone goes to see the Mona Lisa |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 10:54 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. Musee Rodin is by Hotel Invalides , see the Thinker think |
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Pied Piper (363 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
21. Take lots of pictures and post them here |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 08:57 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. I will be taking the chunnel across |
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Dem2theMax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
31. Take me with you and forget to bring me back. Please? |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:20 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Well I figured going to Europe would be a great way |
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Dem2theMax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 12:02 AM Response to Reply #33 |
56. Stonehenge - take a WARM coat. It's windy and cold there. |
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Stop_the_War (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
36. Bring us back some pictures! |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 09:31 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. My daughter bought me a digital camera for Christmas... |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
39. don't forget Monmartre, do the Amelie tour! the actual cafe |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:16 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. Saw Amelie recently, very enjoyable... |
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khashka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
41. Advice |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:14 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. I speak a bit of French |
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jakpalmer (100 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:21 PM Response to Reply #41 |
47. Sorry but I have to disagree about Paris |
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khashka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:38 PM Response to Reply #47 |
54. I have to disagree with your disagreement |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 12:37 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Paris: A beautiful city |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:40 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. I took a Pimsleur's course this year |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #41 |
62. The french LOVE it when you try your best with good humor to speak their |
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LilKim (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
42. Reading material |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:19 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Thanks, |
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democracyindanger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
45. Eat at a good Indian restaurant in London |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:21 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. I've never eaten Indian food, but I like curry... |
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democracyindanger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:26 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Best to ask the waiter, but |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #45 |
60. Some pretty good Indian restaurants in NYC as well |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
52. Go to L'Orangerie: great collection of early 20th century art |
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VegasWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-05 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
53. Check out the Pigalle district too! n/t |
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Paladin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-05 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
59. Some Of The Best Advice I Ever Got, Re Paris |
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