tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post3142950601871462013..comments2023-10-31T07:48:03.919-04:00Comments on Vintage Vonnie : Things you won't see in ParisVonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-45103524441916490792013-10-11T14:29:08.274-04:002013-10-11T14:29:08.274-04:00Wish I never had to see ugly sweats, butt-crack sh...Wish I never had to see ugly sweats, butt-crack showing yoga pants, or sagging-underwear-showing men's pants in public EVER again. lol!Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-15099814398257484992013-10-11T10:31:45.804-04:002013-10-11T10:31:45.804-04:00Lovely blog, Vonnie, makes me want to go, to see t...Lovely blog, Vonnie, makes me want to go, to see the sights. Your pictures of that ceiling were gorgeous and I bet the picture didn't do it justice. I'd love to hear more.debjuliennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589450489846794211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-34760595840209556322013-10-11T10:15:56.012-04:002013-10-11T10:15:56.012-04:00I'm just jealous. :) Thanks for sharing these ...I'm just jealous. :) Thanks for sharing these insightful tips and observations. Vonnie. White sneakers? Wow.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-38957996029991864692013-10-09T08:21:29.055-04:002013-10-09T08:21:29.055-04:00Yes that the Paris I like. When we wanted to spot ...Yes that the Paris I like. When we wanted to spot Americans we looked at that their feet. Sneakers? That's the one. Your post brought back nice memories. I'm due for a visit. I miss the delicious crepes and baguette au jambon.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-44419718162463640112013-10-07T11:55:26.310-04:002013-10-07T11:55:26.310-04:00Thanks, Nancy. We did enjoy it. And, you're so...Thanks, Nancy. We did enjoy it. And, you're so right, driving in Paris is a death wish. LOLVonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-90997810653107816332013-10-07T01:16:36.915-04:002013-10-07T01:16:36.915-04:00I love your parking photos, and no there is no way...I love your parking photos, and no there is no way I'd ever try to park a car, or even drive one in Paris. It's a few years since I've last visited but it was always the same - complete mayhem! though most European cities are pretty similar. Your holiday sounded like a blast! Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-80881435670660073012013-10-06T23:49:13.863-04:002013-10-06T23:49:13.863-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Susan. I love the differen...Thanks for stopping by, Susan. I love the difference in our cultures. Visiting other countries is a great educational experience, isn't it?Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-59784752302821275512013-10-06T23:44:21.125-04:002013-10-06T23:44:21.125-04:00Rolynn, the first time I went to Paris I took whit...Rolynn, the first time I went to Paris I took white sneakers and black loafer-type shoes. Every time I wore those white sneakers, beggars and gypsies stopped me to beg for money. Some were rather insistent. I had to use my "mother voice" to make them leave me alone. I started paying attention to shoes along the Champs Elysee. Every one who wore white sneakers were targeted, just as I'd been.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-12774806617260700812013-10-06T23:39:15.920-04:002013-10-06T23:39:15.920-04:00Angela, I remember those days. We used to say to t...Angela, I remember those days. We used to say to the gas attendant, "Fill it up or five dollars, whichever comes first."Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-72357964840604240182013-10-06T09:56:26.384-04:002013-10-06T09:56:26.384-04:00Great blog Vonnie! Love the pictures. The first ti...Great blog Vonnie! Love the pictures. The first time I went to Europe was about 25 yrs ago and much of this was true then, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590171267949509840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-27223905620258351932013-10-06T08:49:53.957-04:002013-10-06T08:49:53.957-04:00Great tips and observations. Didn't know abou...Great tips and observations. Didn't know about the tennis shoes...I won't make that mistake. As for the baggy pants (what a great pic), a cop friend of mine say they make it impossible for kids to run away from the law. Funny. <br /><br />Glad you had a great trip, Von. Well-deserved!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-84782379498049922302013-10-06T08:07:11.536-04:002013-10-06T08:07:11.536-04:00Good Morning, Vonnie,
$8.00 a gallon for gas...I ...Good Morning, Vonnie,<br /><br />$8.00 a gallon for gas...I know I'm dating myself here, but I used to have a canary yellow 1976 AMC Hornet (I l-o-v-e-d that car!). Once a week, I'd fill my gas tank. I would hand the attendant $5.00, and he always gave me change.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-3647967206328561142013-10-05T11:24:10.004-04:002013-10-05T11:24:10.004-04:00Most every country has its good and bad cultural e...Most every country has its good and bad cultural examples. These were things I noticed during our time there. Also, since I'm a slow eater, I love that the French take hours for their evening meal. But could I handle it on a daily basis? Ah...don't think so, but from time to time it is a nice treat to set the world aside and sit and talk with one's companion.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857180574575421857.post-4581616949257342972013-10-05T07:52:13.380-04:002013-10-05T07:52:13.380-04:00I must admit--and it grieves me to do so--that I t...I must admit--and it grieves me to do so--that I think the French have it all over us in all those examples!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com