Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Stage Crew - 100 French Strangers Challenge



French Stranger #44

At the end of my stay in Paris last August, I reluctantly took my last stroll through the Palais Royal. I was a bit disappointed that the beautiful Fountains of Pol Bury had been covered with a stage and bleachers. I stopped and had a really nice chat with this gentleman. He explained that that they were preparing for an upcoming dance performance. When I asked for his photograph, I got this nice "toast"! Another member of the stage crew gave me a big smile for the camera as well. As much as I love Paris and want it to remain the same as I remember it, I know that each time I visit, the city will be brimming over with the most fabulous and creative events for me to enjoy. Paris je t'aime!

I have previously posted photos of the Pol Bury Fountains here.

French Stranger #45
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11 comments:

  1. Shell SherreeOctober 24, 2009 at 3:25:00 AM CDT

    Your French Stranger #45 reminds me of a young Peter Allen! {Not sure if that means anything to you, V, but he was an Australian songwriter/entertainer and former hubby of Liza Minnelli.}

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  2. DW Quilt ArtOctober 24, 2009 at 9:35:00 AM CDT

    Wow, #45 was quite the ham! It's funny as I write this, I wonder, yet doubt, if the French would call him un jambon :-)

    Diane

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  3. Petrea BurchardOctober 24, 2009 at 11:28:00 AM CDT

    #44 looks like someone I'd love to chat with. So I keep playing my "Learn French in the Car" CD!

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  4. VirginiaOctober 24, 2009 at 11:32:00 AM CDT

    Petrea,
    Actually he spoke English! I have "Learn French in Your Car" too. Only problem is I can speak it in my car, but when I get out ,not so much! :)

    DW,
    That's hilarious. Maybe a French ami will tell us how they would say that!

    Shell,
    Don't know him but this guy was charming!

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  5. DarylOctober 24, 2009 at 12:02:00 PM CDT

    Fabulous faces ...

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  6. StarmanOctober 24, 2009 at 3:19:00 PM CDT

    It's too bad the French are so aloof and arrogant.

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  7. LR PhotographyOctober 24, 2009 at 4:28:00 PM CDT

    Great portraits!

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  8. PJOctober 24, 2009 at 6:35:00 PM CDT

    You're so friendly, V. Don't you wish you could send all your strangers their link?

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  9. VirginiaOctober 24, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM CDT

    Paula ,
    I do! Actually the top guy cheered ME up that day. I needed it and he was just the nicest.

    Starman,
    I'm not quite sure if these guys were French but I will have to say AGAIN, that the French have always, always been so very kind, friendly and helpful. Why would I keep going back if they weren't ??? My French Strangers speak for themselves. Paris je t'aime!!!!

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  10. VirginiaOctober 24, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM CDT

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  11. AmandaOctober 24, 2009 at 11:18:00 PM CDT

    Oh these are great. I have a hard time photographing people for some reason. That's why I stick to food.

    Next time I'm in Paris I'll give it a try!

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