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just back from a week in France.
was there to celebrate my wife's (very significant) birthday. even flew our daughter, secretly, in from NYC to surprise her at dinner on, yes, wait for it, Valentine's Day, in Burgundy at our favorite relais/restaurant. hope you enjoy.
(Nicolas, i should have looked you up. oh well, next time)
cheers,
elliot
the Ile Saint-Louis, snowing. this fromagerie was right across the street!
just look at the choises
a snowy park in Paris
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau (La Côte D'Or)
the park across the street
all chocolate all the time
the surprise guest
a toast. not Perrier-Jouet but Ployez-Jacquemart, a small house and a b&b where we stayed. fabulous champagne!
just back from a week in France.
was there to celebrate my wife's (very significant) birthday. even flew our daughter, secretly, in from NYC to surprise her at dinner on, yes, wait for it, Valentine's Day, in Burgundy at our favorite relais/restaurant. hope you enjoy. (Nicolas, i should ...
Congratulations to your wife, and to all of you.
You must have had the best time. And what joyous surprise that your daughter was there as well!
WHAT???
You were at 5 minutes by foot from my house, and you didn't even give me a call? You're right, my friend... Love is more important than Watches! Best, and see you next time! Nicolas
WHAT!!!!????
Nicolas! and you couldn't use your esp to know that i was there? i know, i should have written. but, we'll be back and you'll know beforehand. cheers, my friend, ellliot
belated Happy Bday to Mrs. et!
Happy belated Bday to Mrs. et, what a wonderful surprise! -MW
Happy b-day !
Very cool Elliot! What a great way to celebrate Mrs.et 's special b-day. Please give her our regards and best wishes. Since you were in Ile St. Louis, did you have a chance to visit Berthillon ? Regards, ED-209
Ed, is this a rhetorical question?
of course we did. in fact within 15 minutes of checking into our hotel. how's that for precision? cheers, elliot
i thought that was you, arms flailing.
i sure will Thomas, and she thanks you. cheers, elliot
Graham, I was so expecting to see you on Bond Street!
at the JLC event; in fact, I was a bit disappointed I didn't. I WILL be back in London/UK soon; I've reignited my love affair with England from my old Cambridge days; I actually enjoyed myself this time! (the last time up in Scotland was different, of cou...
i'm sorry i couldnt make...
i'm sorry i couldnt make it to London Thomas, but at the moment my life is such that i cant plan much in advance, especially with my poor financial status and the current unpredictable weather conditions. if i had known that purist royalty would be crying...
LOL! I'll come to visit you, my friend.
Royalty? Where? Where? (I was going to get off the tube at Buckingham Palace but never did; can you believe, in all my trips to London over the past nearly 30 years, I've never been to B.P.?!? Hope things get better, quicker, for you, and looking forward ...
congratulations to you, Mrs ET and the whole family
love really is more important than watches. if i had to i'd give them all up for true love. well not all, but most of them. we all need at least 1 watch ) congrats again Graham
Elliot, what a wonderful birthday present!
You are so thoughtful to celebrate with your wife in France. Very romantic! What a sweet gesture to fly your daughter in to surprise her mom also! I love your pictures, especially the ones of the cheese shop! I love cheese! There's so many cheeses you can...
Happy Birthday to your wife Elliot
What a special treat and to go to France as well. Ping and I love Paris and hope we can go back there soon. The food is just so good there! Cheers, Anthony
Happy Birthday to your wife Elliot
great surprise paris food family what a beautiful gift thx for sharing
A great way to celebrate !
It looks like the both of you had a great time .... a whole week in France; i know the feeling ... Filip
Superb ...
Hi Elliot, What a lovely story and surprise for your wife. It would be difficult to design a more romantic celebration. And the photos, particularly the first one of the fromagerie, are just magical. Thanks for taking us along. Andrew
Andrew, thank you...
the logistics were a nightmare: four flights, from different coasts; two hotels in Paris for overlapping nights (only 50 feet apart!); two car rentals; the staff in Burgundy trying to keep the 'secret'; the sneaking around; the deceptions; my oh my, what ...
Looks cold!
Thank you for the pics! Happy Anniversary! So many things on PuristSPro remind me that I'm overdue for a visit back to Paris again. If only they improved that airport, CDG is just a nightmare, I'd visit more often.
Congratulations! You definitely choose the right scenery for this celebration...
The sight of that cremerie makes me want to move forward in time for next holidays. Great shots they made me envious! Cheers Luc