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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 ...  

You must have had the best time. And what joyous surprise that your daughter was there as well!

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

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

Happy belated Bday to Mrs. et, what a wonderful surprise! -MW

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

of course we did. in fact within 15 minutes of checking into our hotel. how's that for precision? cheers, elliot

Of course you went to Berthillon Regards, ED-209...  

Give my best to Mrs. ET! TM

i sure will Thomas, and she thanks you. cheers, elliot

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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 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... 

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 ... 

you will always be welcome Thomas, best Graham

Looks like you had a good time, despite the weather.

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

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... 

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

great surprise paris food family what a beautiful gift thx for sharing

It looks like the both of you had a great time .... a whole week in France; i know the feeling ... Filip

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

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 ... 

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...looks like a magnificent way to celebrate a birthday.

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.

The sight of that cremerie makes me want to move forward in time for next holidays. Great shots they made me envious! Cheers Luc