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Leaving for Paris on April 1st. Hope all well there. I have enjoyed your website. I am so looking forward to my week there. Margie Brooks <nanavb1_@hotmail.com> Marshfield, WI USA - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 16:22:03 (EST) Hi Linda-LOVE your web site. Your photos and journal bring back such fond memories of our time living in France. I try to visit often and am fortunate indeed to have friends living in Provence. As I tell my friends, merci beaucoup for sharing your adventure.. Cindy McDonald <cyn610@cox.net> USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 20:37:19 (EST) Bonjour, Linda Your photos are beautiful and your site makes one think of you as a friend. Good luck with everything you're doing. Your neighbor in Provence -- Marcia Marcia Mitchell <mizmittle@aol.com> Saignon, France - Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 17:54:20 (EST) Hi Linda, Love your latest snow photos from Paris! Stay warm, I'll see you in April, Peg Peg <minimn@aol.com> Atlanta, Ga USA - Saturday, February 01, 2003 at 19:25:23 (EST) Hi Linda- It is a voice from the past. The Easterbrooks have moved to Cary, NC (Raleigh)- more later and I love your notes. Pat Easterbrook <pfeasterbrook@aol.com> Cary, NC USA - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 10:50:51 (EST) Linda: Loved your web site. Your photos are beautiful. The places you went to all look so gothic. They seem to transport me back in time. I was in Paris and the french countryside about 2 years ago and absolutely loved it! Your photos bring back such wonderful memories for me. There are some cities that you saw which I have not yet had the chance to visit. The most fascinating visit however for me was Mont St. Michel. It was the most amazing place I had ever seen in my life and I can see that you enjoyed it as much as I did. I am a true francophile and hope someday to live in Paris myself. I'd love some advice on how to settle in a foreign country without marrying a frenchman. (Actually, that doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all). Please write back as soon as you can. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories. Debbie Debbie Verano <Debbie_Verano@cushwake.com> New York, NY USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 10:57:51 (EST) Just correcting my e-mail address! Evan Roth <evan_roth@hotmail.com> Paris, France - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 07:55:38 (EDT) I enjoyed your site, especially the apartment rehab. I'm curious what arrondisement you live in. (We live in a rented apartment in the 15th; a building built around 1900.) Evan Roth <evan_roth@hotmal.com> Paris, France - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 07:49:52 (EDT) Thank you so much for a tour that I wish were mine. Kiss that beautiful cat, Elliot for me. mimi taylor <cigalechanta@hotmail.com> cambridge, ma USA - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 00:25:59 (EDT) Linda..just checked in again and can't believe all that you have accomplished! Apt is done and now you are starting ANOTHER Grand Adventure! Will be in Paris Oct 8-16..want to try to get Springsteen tickets and go do ROCK AND ROLL? Susan Foss <mfoss92502@aol.com> St. Charles, MO USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 21:37:03 (EDT) Loved your story of the renovation - very attractive results. What did you do about the washer/dryer? In my rented apt. this summer in Paris, I had a combination washer/dryer - a FAURE - which I liked a lot. Came home with clean clothes after a month away! Wish I had been better acquainted with the forum members when I was planning my trip - would not have made so many mistakes - and perhaps we could have met in one of your walking tours or for lunch. Good Luck with the building etc. in Provence. Will check out the rest of this site later. Jean Jean Miller <millerjean@earthlink.net> Buffalo, NY USA - Monday, September 02, 2002 at 22:27:41 (EDT) Found your site through the Francophile forum on delphiforums.com. It's great. I thought the stories about the renovation project were great. And the result is beautiful. Good job! Keep posting more of your great photos, and check mine out too when you can... Ken Broadhurst <kenbroadhurst@earthlink.net> San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 19:14:21 (EDT) Wow Linda...it's just stunning! I've seen your photos on www.bonjourparis.com and it's such a pleasure to see more of them. Your shot of the sleeping beagles is brilliant...how adorable. Also, great job on your renovation, you have a very artistic eye and it shows! Mary Gilbert <mg52152@aol.com> Cincinnati, OH USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 10:20:09 (EDT) just testing this out.... Jason <jason@ticam.utexas.edu> USA - Monday, June 24, 2002 at 18:55:17 (EDT) What a great site! As one who has lived abroad, and has travelled extensively in France, I find your insights informative and entertaining. I look forward to hearing more about your building project in Provence. John Burkus <jburkus@sympatico.ca> Oakville, ON Canada - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 17:39:11 (EDT) Four stars!! Loved the visit with Linda and her online site, but -- he confesses -- you gotta love the baby pictures most. When in doubt, load the website with photos of adorable grandkiddies. Only a curmudgeon wouldn't like that. All the rest was a lot of fun too. Just one criticism, this site "from Paris" needs a few recipes for goodness sake. take care, best regards --- Warren Warren Christie <Sandquist@aol.com> USA - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 20:00:18 (EDT) Linda, you are living the dream that many of us have! I hope things work out for the purchase of the property and maybe one day we will read the book about your life in the Luberon. In the meantime, I love reading your journal and can't wait to follow the progress of the house-building! Bonnie Germantown, TN USA - Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 15:11:43 (EDT) Hi Linda! This is the closest I have been to France! Your site is artful and elegant. The sculpture inserts are the most wonderful. I am excited that Holly may be able to see you in the next few days. That is a thrilling thing for her. By the way, our grandson is BIG. Reg and I have been going to Austin a lot more lately! Martha Allen <mallen@jenkens.com> Dallas, Tx. USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 15:59:47 (EST) Hi Linda, I have enjoyed your site so much. It brought back many memories of the two years I lived in Germany so many years ago as a military wife. Someday I hope to visit to France. Your journal and pictures have made my desire even stronger to see the country of my mothers family. Thank you for such a wonderful site. Linda Buermele <lbuermele@hotmail.com> Toledo, OH USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 11:49:14 (EST) Hello Linda, You have a great website! I enjoyed my visit. Loved the renovations on your apartment. You have great taste. Being I never been to Paris visiting your site made me feel like I was right there with you. I bookmarked your site and will be back often. Theresa <trichards@bardstown.com> Bardstown, KY USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 00:45:38 (EST) Dear Linda, I recently saw Marty Baldwin and she gave me your web site address. I'm so happy to find you thriving in France and using all your creative gifts--writing and connecting with people. I've been unable to attend book club but am re-reading "Busman's Holiday". Book club was such a gift, wasn't it. Blessings, Linda Linda Ross <lindajean20@juno.com> Tucson, AZ USA - Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 01:07:25 (EST) Thanks for the link to your site, Linda! I've spent a wonderful evening reading about all of your adventures. Your digital pictures add a lot to the site, although your descriptions are so vivid, I can almost visualize everything 'sans' pictures. I'll look forward to future updates. Eloise <WeaselPM@aol.com> Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 23:36:37 (EST) Linda, Sorry I wasn't able to talk to you when you called the office. Kept hoping you'd call back but know it was a very busy time for you. Sounds like you and Maurice are having a wonderful time touring France -- again, I'm jealous. Rachel is working in London now and is going to meet us in Paris the weekend of Feb. 8th. Would love to get together with you Saturday night for dinner at your favorite restaurant if you are free and in town. We could also do Friday or Sunday if that would be better. We leave Monday morning. Hope we can see you that weekend. Love, Linda Linda Denton <lsd@amtvl.com> Austin, TX USA - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 15:28:42 (EST) Hi Linda: Your sister, Dianne, told me about this great site, and since I am a travel consultant in Canfield, Ohio I not only enjoyed it but will recommend my clients to view your site before their next trip to France. With admiration ... Kim Kim Danessa-Schmidt <kimmied@dimail.com> Canfield, Oh USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 13:41:32 (EST) Still pop over to your website occasionally for your great insight into Paris and surrounding areas. When I can't get to France I just log onto your website. "Almost" as good as being there in person:) KIM Kim <KAD0003@aol.com> St. Peters, MO USA - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 01:25:29 (EST) Linda, I love reading your journal. You have such good writing skills! It's great you've made so many new friends in your language class.It sounds like your french is improving now. I also love the photographs that you take of places I'd love to see. Evelyn Foss <evelynfoss@aol.com> Anniston, Al USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 22:16:00 (EST) Linda, (don't put this on your sight, I alread wrote a book). We "chatted" a few weeks ago, and I have lost your personal email address. I'm the gal who brings groups of ladies to France antiquing!!!!!!!!! Give me your personal feeling as an American of how safe it is to bring gals. I feel it's safe, but I'd love a note from you since you're an American plus living in France now. I've got a group ready to come at Easter, and I know it's a long way off, but we have to get hotels etc. Just want your opinion.... Grace for the day. Loved seeing your joint grands and children. ....and I have an exciting life compared to others, but since I've seen Parrrrrie (about 12 times) it's hard to live in Oklahoma, (it's really a sweet place to live, and safer than NEW YORK CITY) and know what is out there in the world. (by the way, my website is up and running. www.oldeworldetours.com ) loved all your pics and comentary. hugs to you and Maurice..... Jan Mc Kinney Jan Mc Kinney <owtbyj@home.com> Sand Springs, Ok. USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 09:48:46 (EST) You did WHAT to the man who exposed himself to you on the bus? Does this aggression run in our family? I can picture it now! Dianne Schwartz <eadvonline@earthlink.net> Canfield, OH USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 17:53:41 (EDT) Linda, I sure enjoyed your wonderful website!! This helped to quench my thirst to visit France again. What wonderful pictures, their must be lots of talent in your family. Chad USA - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 20:30:34 (EDT) your website is interesting...thank you for producing it!..I found out about it from bonjour paris site..I subscribe to it and read your writings on it....I too LOVE FRANCE tremendously!!!!!.. tabby richman <tricha57@hotmail.com> NYC, NY USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 13:31:27 (EDT) Dear Linda, We are after our very tireing french grammer class so I pass to write in french for you now. I am sitting in an internet coffe and had tim eto have a look in your web side. You were proud of it and now I realized that you can be proud of it. We are class made and I knew only a litte from you. Linda, I can only congratulate for you. For your new life, your efforts, your cheerful personality. I am lucky to meet you and hope we can write and read this e-mail in French sooner than we think it. All the best, Agnes, the Hungariqn one Agnes <frankoagnes@hotmail.com> USA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 09:05:55 (EDT) HI cuz - I saw your web on one of Mom's e-mails, thanks for writing to her, she needs some distractions. I think the last time I saw you was in Prescott. I now have 3 sons in college and one grandson. Sounds like your life is an adventure, thats great. Take care, Ted (not Teddy) Ted Pennington <tgpennington@yahoo.com> Bloomfield, NM USA - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 21:24:15 (EDT) Hiya L & M. My, what a surprise to view all of your most interesting life in Paris. You are so good in describing everything, what talent. To think how you go by yourself exploring all these sites,is amazing. We are truly proud of you. Your Uncle & aunt, Red & Barb. Barbara & "RED" Pennington <bjpenni@yahoo.com> Gilbert, Az. USA - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 17:40:14 (EDT) Linda and Maurice, how dear of you to allow us to be apart of your life. My friend Susan Foss sent you to me. I bring ladies twice a year to France for antique shopping and like Susan hates to come home. However AT THE MOMENT, I'm glad I'm here to be apart of our country's grieving and support. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Would love to hear from you in your column about what your adopted country is saying about this Horrid and unjust situtation we are in at the present. I have heard from several French friends, and they have expressed the absolute sorrow and unbelief of the past week. One chap said, "We are all Americans right now, loving FREEDOM". The statue on your page looks like she is weeping, isn't that interesting? Can't wait to see your new apartment. Grace for the day, Jan Mc Kinney, Tulsa, Oklahoma Jan Mc Kinney <owtbyj@home.com> Tulsa, ok USA - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 08:42:46 (EDT) My fiance is from Lyon, France. We are at the end of the Visa process for him to live in the USA. In lieu of the recent tragedy in NYC, in which my heart is full of grief and anxiety for the world: it is my fear that Visa's from all countries will be cut off for some time. I have been to France approximately 21 times and Patrick has been to the USA about 25 times in the 4 years we've been together. Yes, I know..... about every 4-6 weeks one of us is flying. I love France, the people, the sites and I have had very good experiences there. I can relate to all the things you are going through, and I could not have made the choice you have, as a permanent arrangement. I applaude you. And I am very thankful that Patrick wants to move to the USA. Now that you know alittle about me, I just wanted to say, bravo for the website. My girlfriend sent it to me and I've enjoyed reliving so much of my pleasures in France with your experiences. So many people everywhere, see other countries through there politics and not for the people they really are. Most are just like us...... Write me anytime and I would love to visit you on my next excursion through Paris... Carleen Klein <kleincarleen@jdcorp.deere.com> Beaver Dam, WI USA - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 17:31:38 (EDT) Your interesting webpage was sent to me by a friend who travels to France annually. Gaye Flatt <gflatt@uss.com> Oak Brook, IL USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 13:24:16 (EDT) Dear Linda, My husband Mike and I have gotten such a kick out of reading your journal and looking at your beautiful photos. We are especially fascinated by the renovations in the apartment because we, too, are in the process of renovating a Hausmann apartment, (I bet it's not too far from you) and dealing with moldings and such. I found my kindred spirit! I would love to hear from you. Joan Joan Moriarty <JoanSFM@aol.com> USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 16:17:51 (EDT) Linda, the *Renovations* journal was amazing. While others sleep, you must write... and write... and write. Executive Editor for Bonjour Paris (and big fan of Linda's) GoGo Fox <gogoparis@aol.com> baltimore, md USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 00:36:12 (EDT) Linda: Your journal is so delightful. I look forward to checking in to visit our Francophile Friend! St.L.Susan <mfoss46649@aol.com> St. Charles (St, Louis, Mo USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 19:42:27 (EDT) Linda, (pls Maurice, help for translation), tres heureux d'avoir fait ta connaissance sur le Net, en attendant ta visite avec Maurice comme guide, dans notre si joli petit village provencal. This should be one of your first French lesson! Come and visit us for more practice. See you soon. France et Gilles. France et Gilles <hgpetit@attglobal.net> Tourrettes/Loup, 06 France - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 18:08:45 (EDT) Linda, I first saw your website from a link on the Francophile Forum and have been a regular visitor ever since. I'm definitely living vicariously through your experiences! Your website is great and I'd like to do something similar for our friends and family to keep up with us when we move (to near Aix-en-Provence in June 2002). Do you know the name of the software your son used to set up your site? We are novices so we don't need too many bells and whistles and like the "user-friendly" nature of your site. BTW, my husband wanted me to tell you how much he enjoys your photos and that you are a great photographer! Thanks for the time and effort you put into keeping up with the journal. We, as strangers, enjoy it so much! Best wishes, Bonnie Steelman Bonnie Steelman <jbsteelman@aol.com> Germantown, TN USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 11:50:17 (EDT) Hi Linda, Della Dixon let me know about your web site and your adventures in France. Margaret and I live in Normandy, near Bayeux and the D-day beaches. She runs a B&B while I work for an American software company out of its UK office. We'd love to hear from you, talk to you, and hopefully see you and meet your husband one of these days. Please give us at call (02.31.51.03.20) or send me an email so we can try to connect up. Our web site's URL is included so you can check out our place. (We're still working on the web site.) We have certainly had the "fun" of renovation, but we're thrilled to be here and just love living in France. Margaret is very interested to hear about your sister, Diane. Hope to hear from you soon and do some catching up. It's been a long time since we graduated in '64. Jim Stephenson Jim and Margaret Toci Stephenson <jstephenson@minitab.co.uk> Balleroy, Calvados, France - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 02:12:43 (EDT) Great website Linda...can't wait to see the finished product regarding your new apartment. I've been to Paris and LOVE it... KIM <KAD0003@aol.com> st. louis, mo USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 01:19:19 (EDT) Linda, I have enjoyed your website very much! What a great way to keep in touch with family and friends so far away! Your apartment is lovely. So glad you are remaining active in Book Nook (fav. fiction, I guess, really). Bon jour! Carolyn <C234D@aol.com> Summerville, SC USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 16:52:14 (EDT) Linda, Your website is so great! I can't believe all of the adventures and trips in Paris and surroundings you have made. I was really turning green with envy. I am so glad you seem to be doing so well adjusting. The apartment is so... magnifik! I love it. Let me know if you have e-mail. Please come visit us at CAREOS. Susan Musta <cmusta@austin.rr.com> Austin, TX USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:35:49 (EDT) Mom, you have a great website. I am so glad that you are enjoying yourself. I love seeing all that you get to experiance. Keep it up. Brooke Temple <Abrooketemple@cs.com> Irving, TX USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 11:28:44 (EDT) Hi Linda, I have gotten to your site through the Francophile Board. Your web site brings me vicariously into living in France, not just visiting. I especially enjoy the story/photos of your renovations. Good luck! Paul Walker <Knuppwalker@aol.com> Walnut Creek, ca USA - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 14:34:39 (EDT) What a terrific site, Linda! Especially enjoyed the photos as well as your sense of adventure. Merci! Amy <comedytvl@aol.com> La Crescenta, CA USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 17:39:34 (EDT) Linda- What a delightful website! Thanks for sharing your adventures as you become acquainted with different areas in Paris and beyond. I'm enjoying it all - most particularly your very charming photographs. You have a great eye for detail. Jo <MaisonMetz@aol.com> USA - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 00:55:07 (EDT) Hi Linda, I had visited your website a while ago and found it interesting. But know that I have met you twice in Paris I am enjoying it even more. I love your photos and your comments because you see everything with a fresh and enthousiastic eye. Your experience is so unusual that we want to know all about it. See you in August, Christiane in Boston. Christiane USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 07:28:41 (EDT) I really enjoyed Your pictures...Thanks Sweet Friend for including Me on Your list.... It will all turn out great, I know You and how beautiful You are going to make it....full of Love!!!! My Love to Hubby, Maurice...God Bless... Bertie Montoya/Emerson <chasmo@wevtv.net> Irving, Tx USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:11:30 (EDT) Linda, Stunning photos. Enjoyed the whole site - Look forward to being a frequent visitor. Our webmistress sends her praise as well - something that doesn't happen |
