4th of July in Paris alone, any suggestions on where to meet other Americans?
Jun 30th 2004, 5:43 am
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Are the French fawning over Homer Simpson now...?...<g>
Jeez, wasn't Jerry Lewis lame enough!
Tim K
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> Duiuuh
Jeez, wasn't Jerry Lewis lame enough!
Tim K
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> Duiuuh
Jun 30th 2004, 5:43 am
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Thank You for yours too!
Who says Americans aren't courteous!
Tim K
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> Thanks for your unwanted opinion.
Who says Americans aren't courteous!
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> Thanks for your unwanted opinion.
Jun 30th 2004, 5:48 am
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Really; what barbarians! Next thing you'll say is there is no Birch
Beer either... (Or any decent beer for that matter...<g>)
Tim K
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> And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
Beer either... (Or any decent beer for that matter...<g>)
Tim K
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> And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
Jun 30th 2004, 5:48 am
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If they liked Bush they'll *love* Kerry! Wait and see...
Tim K
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> On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:09:52 -0700, in rec.travel.europe,
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)"
> <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like
this :
> ...
> ... Runge wrote:
> ...
> ... > Whos your president?
> ... > Not THAT crook I hope !!
> ...
> ... Well, I for sure didn't VOTE for him (nor will I this next
election),
> ... but so long as he's in the oval office, like it or not, he IS
"our"
> ... president. (But hopefully not for much longer.)
> Amen !
Tim K
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> On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:09:52 -0700, in rec.travel.europe,
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)"
> <[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like
this :
> ...
> ... Runge wrote:
> ...
> ... > Whos your president?
> ... > Not THAT crook I hope !!
> ...
> ... Well, I for sure didn't VOTE for him (nor will I this next
election),
> ... but so long as he's in the oval office, like it or not, he IS
"our"
> ... president. (But hopefully not for much longer.)
> Amen !
Jun 30th 2004, 5:53 am
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You must be Neolithic going by that timetable ...<g>
Tim K
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> Don't you "OOOO" me, young man ! I have the right to act silly once
every 200 years... ;-)
Tim K
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> Don't you "OOOO" me, young man ! I have the right to act silly once
every 200 years... ;-)
Jun 30th 2004, 5:57 am
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Tim Kroesen <[email protected]> wrote:
> If they liked Bush they'll *love* Kerry! Wait and see...
What would he do that people hated, and what could he possibly do that
would be any less popular in Europe than W? Clinton was generally quite
popular in Europe.
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> If they liked Bush they'll *love* Kerry! Wait and see...
What would he do that people hated, and what could he possibly do that
would be any less popular in Europe than W? Clinton was generally quite
popular in Europe.
David
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:01 am
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Runge writes:
> Theres a difference between learning a language and trying just a few words
> Even if u dont speak the language you can try to communicate...but trying is
> already too much??
Yes, it is. Haven't you ever travelled on business?
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> Theres a difference between learning a language and trying just a few words
> Even if u dont speak the language you can try to communicate...but trying is
> already too much??
Yes, it is. Haven't you ever travelled on business?
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:03 am
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Miguel Cruz writes:
> No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination. Your use of
time is dictated by someone else. You must dress, act, behave, and work
according to someone else's instructions. You have no free time. You
see nothing of the destination except a few business locations. You are
generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing but you
are expected to wear a suit. And so on. The list is quite long.
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> No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination. Your use of
time is dictated by someone else. You must dress, act, behave, and work
according to someone else's instructions. You have no free time. You
see nothing of the destination except a few business locations. You are
generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing but you
are expected to wear a suit. And so on. The list is quite long.
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:04 am
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Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
> Runge writes:
>
> > Theres a difference between learning a language and trying just a few words
> > Even if u dont speak the language you can try to communicate...but trying is
> > already too much??
>
> Yes, it is. Haven't you ever travelled on business?
That's a bit rich. You're the one claiming it's not fun- or voluntary.
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> Runge writes:
>
> > Theres a difference between learning a language and trying just a few words
> > Even if u dont speak the language you can try to communicate...but trying is
> > already too much??
>
> Yes, it is. Haven't you ever travelled on business?
That's a bit rich. You're the one claiming it's not fun- or voluntary.
David
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:04 am
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Runge writes:
> OK well no I dont travel for business
So I surmised.
> I hope he does business one day in a country with absolutely no american
> crap bars, churches or whatever....learn to travel the hard way...or maybe
> change job !
A lot of us have already been there and done that.
> Do we have to put up with those guys who whine about home as soon as theyre
> out of it cos they do business elsewhere ?
Do we have to put up with guys who have never been anywhere on business
and yet do not hesitate to criticize those who must travel for such
reasons?
> France isnt a US playground for those poooooor one day expatriates
No place is a playground on a business trip.
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> OK well no I dont travel for business
So I surmised.
> I hope he does business one day in a country with absolutely no american
> crap bars, churches or whatever....learn to travel the hard way...or maybe
> change job !
A lot of us have already been there and done that.
> Do we have to put up with those guys who whine about home as soon as theyre
> out of it cos they do business elsewhere ?
Do we have to put up with guys who have never been anywhere on business
and yet do not hesitate to criticize those who must travel for such
reasons?
> France isnt a US playground for those poooooor one day expatriates
No place is a playground on a business trip.
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:05 am
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Go Fig writes:
> What is France's most successful tourist attraction ?
Disneyland Paris
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> What is France's most successful tourist attraction ?
Disneyland Paris
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:06 am
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Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
> Miguel Cruz writes:
>
> > No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
>
> A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination. Your use of
> time is dictated by someone else. You must dress, act, behave, and work
> according to someone else's instructions. You have no free time. You
> see nothing of the destination except a few business locations. You are
> generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing but you
> are expected to wear a suit. And so on. The list is quite long.
I would disagree with many of the above 'definitions' of a business
trip. It depends on many factors, not least what you _do_ for a living.
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> Miguel Cruz writes:
>
> > No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
>
> A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination. Your use of
> time is dictated by someone else. You must dress, act, behave, and work
> according to someone else's instructions. You have no free time. You
> see nothing of the destination except a few business locations. You are
> generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing but you
> are expected to wear a suit. And so on. The list is quite long.
I would disagree with many of the above 'definitions' of a business
trip. It depends on many factors, not least what you _do_ for a living.
David
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:06 am
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Runge writes:
> The last people I saw waving flags all over the place were those OOOO
> commies and before them it was the swastika.
The last ones I saw were waving Portuguese flags, IIRC.
> You really think a good frenchman is one who speaks english, doesnt smoke
> and drinks Budweiser Lite?
Are there good Frenchmen?
> You really think any american on a business trip outside the 50 states
> should quickly run to the american club/circle/church or whatever to
> recreate some kind of protection against the local life around him?
Yes. Been there, done that, and they have my full sympathy.
> And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
Yes, there is. I can find it pretty easily.
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> The last people I saw waving flags all over the place were those OOOO
> commies and before them it was the swastika.
The last ones I saw were waving Portuguese flags, IIRC.
> You really think a good frenchman is one who speaks english, doesnt smoke
> and drinks Budweiser Lite?
Are there good Frenchmen?
> You really think any american on a business trip outside the 50 states
> should quickly run to the american club/circle/church or whatever to
> recreate some kind of protection against the local life around him?
Yes. Been there, done that, and they have my full sympathy.
> And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
Yes, there is. I can find it pretty easily.
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Jun 30th 2004, 6:23 am
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Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
> Miguel Cruz writes:
>> No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
> A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination.
That can be a feature. Business trips have taken me to places I would
otherwise never dreamed of going to, and in many cases my eyes have been
opened to those places' unique charms.
> Your use of time is dictated by someone else.
Some of it.
> You must dress, act, behave, and work according to someone else's
> instructions.
Somewhat, depending on your job. But that's about work, not about a business
trip in particular.
> You have no free time.
Change your ticket and stay the weekend. Go out in the evening or the
morning. Don't sit in the hotel watching movies.
> You see nothing of the destination except a few business locations.
See above. If you are sandwiched in between other trips, sure. But otherwise
you can make a little time. Befriend people you meet for work; everyone
loves to show off where they come from. They'll show you the time of your
life.
> You are generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing
> but you are expected to wear a suit.
If you are expected to wear a suit, then your hotel laundry bill will be
reimbursed.
> And so on. The list is quite long.
But not very convincing, at least to me. I just had to visit three
countries, each a plane ride apart, in a little over a week. I attended
meetings, prepared and delivered a bunch of day-long presentations, and of
course had the inevitable hotel-restaurant business meals. And yet, between
all the working and flying and Powerpointing, I managed to have a great
time. In the evenings I walked around, exploring and chatting with people,
trying new foods, seeing the sights. Not only that, but the two weekend days
in the middle I had entirely to myself, basically a free mini-vacation since
the air travel and hotel were paid for.
Make the most of it.
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> Miguel Cruz writes:
>> No reason they shouldn't be fun (and yes, I take a lot of business trips).
> A lot of reason, actually. You don't pick the destination.
That can be a feature. Business trips have taken me to places I would
otherwise never dreamed of going to, and in many cases my eyes have been
opened to those places' unique charms.
> Your use of time is dictated by someone else.
Some of it.
> You must dress, act, behave, and work according to someone else's
> instructions.
Somewhat, depending on your job. But that's about work, not about a business
trip in particular.
> You have no free time.
Change your ticket and stay the weekend. Go out in the evening or the
morning. Don't sit in the hotel watching movies.
> You see nothing of the destination except a few business locations.
See above. If you are sandwiched in between other trips, sure. But otherwise
you can make a little time. Befriend people you meet for work; everyone
loves to show off where they come from. They'll show you the time of your
life.
> You are generally rushed and short of sleep. You have no clean clothing
> but you are expected to wear a suit.
If you are expected to wear a suit, then your hotel laundry bill will be
reimbursed.
> And so on. The list is quite long.
But not very convincing, at least to me. I just had to visit three
countries, each a plane ride apart, in a little over a week. I attended
meetings, prepared and delivered a bunch of day-long presentations, and of
course had the inevitable hotel-restaurant business meals. And yet, between
all the working and flying and Powerpointing, I managed to have a great
time. In the evenings I walked around, exploring and chatting with people,
trying new foods, seeing the sights. Not only that, but the two weekend days
in the middle I had entirely to myself, basically a free mini-vacation since
the air travel and hotel were paid for.
Make the most of it.
miguel
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Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
Jun 30th 2004, 6:31 am
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Re: 4th of July in Paris alone, any suggestions on where to meet
Miguel Cruz wrote:
> Runge <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
>
>
> I bet there is.
There *has* to be. I've seen Snoopy knocking it back (in his
fantasy as the World War I aviator in France) in the Peanuts
cartoon for many years now.
-- Ron
> Runge <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>And no, theres no rootbeer in France.
>
>
> I bet there is.
There *has* to be. I've seen Snoopy knocking it back (in his
fantasy as the World War I aviator in France) in the Peanuts
cartoon for many years now.
-- Ron
