Parler Paris Après-Midi

NEXT MEETING: October 13, 2009 AND EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed August)

This is your opportunity to meet every month, often with local professionals who can answer your Living and Investing in France questions. You are invited to come for drinks and share your questions and comments about what it takes to create a life here, own property and enjoy what France has to offer. It is also an opportunity to network with other Parler Paris readers.

*Special Note: Anyone attending Parler Paris Après Midi must be willing to have their photograph taken and a brief description written about them for publishing in Parler Paris. Your presence indicates your willingness to participate.

Upstairs at La Pierre du Marais
On the corner of rue des Archives and rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris Métro Lines 9, 3 et 11, stations Temple, République or Arts et Métiers

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This year's meetings... 2009 January 13 February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 7 Oct. 13 Nov.17 (special) Dec. 8

See past reports... 2008 January 8 February 12 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 September 9 October 14 November 4 December 9

See past reports... 2007 December 11 November 13 October 9 September 11 July 3 June 12 May 15 April 10 March 13 February 13 January 9

See past reports... 2006 December 12 November 14 October 10 September 5 July 11 June 13 May 9 April 11 March 14 February 14 January 10

See past reports... 2005 December 13 November 8 October 11 September 13 July 12 June 14 May 10 April 12 March 8 February 8 January 11

See past reports... 2004 December 14 November 9 October 12 September 14 July 13 June 8 May 11 April 13 March 9 February 10 January 13

See past reports... 2003 December 23 December 9 November 25 October 28

Meeting of September 8, 2009
Photos do not necessarily match descriptions.

It was roaring at one point -- and as full a house as we might normally have, now that everyone is back in town after a quiet summer. We saw a lot of new faces and lots of old friends.

Newcomers today included:

Joel Lewis, a past attendee of a Living and Investing in France Conference, has just arrived from DC for four months in Paris, studying French and exploring the city while making new friends.

Micheline Tanguy, a professional and personal coach who wants to develop business in Paris and London, spoke not long ago at Paris Soirees before coming to visit us.

Libby Wilke, is here with her daughter, Elizabeth, for about 10 days, staying in Le Provençal!

Gabriella Fernandez, came along with Antonio Meza, of PSI Communications. She's Mexican, as is Antonio, loves traveling and meeting new people and cultures and came to Paris to visit friends.

Eamon James Andrews from the UK is here to live, learn another culture as a professional potter who works from home.

Antonia Alexandra Klimenko has a brother who lives here and now herself -- writer, poet, artist, actress...working on her novel and trying to finish a play, while trying to get more students for English conversation and tutoring.

HiC Luttmers and Jeff Coinan are here for a holiday and to attend the concerts of Mylène Farmer. This is their 7th visit to Paris, hoping to make it a home away from home by acquiring and apartment at some point. They attended our Living and Investing in France Real Estate Conference in 2008 in San Francisco.

Eugene Oreck and his wife are retired and decided to live here for 8 months. Not bad!

"Oldtimers" included:

Patricia Laplante Collins, of parissoirees.com,
with pup, Eve, always joins us in good spirits. She just moved into her new location, so be sure to check with her about upcoming events and her new address.

Jack is back (Lampert)...just for a few days before heading out again on his many travels.

Terry Easton, long time friend and colleague who lives in London and San Francisco, is here to speak at the Freedom Fest Conference and is looking for good writers. Paris has plenty, Terry!

Loui Franke, a periodontist with an apartment in the 5th and a home in Miami, came back again to chat with us.

Jane Stiller comes at least once every year and is trying to decide if she should invest in an apartment here. What's such a tough decision?!

Medora Kaltenbach, comes to Paris every two months for two months said her hellos and goodbyes with each visit, but it's always a pleasure to have her!

Marilee McClintock, retired Peace Corps Director and traveler extraordinaire, now has a couple of apartments in Paris and is here full time, except for her extensive travels...tough to keep her grounded!

Adrian McGinn, a Dubliner who has lived in Paris many years, takes time off from his busy day to come say hello to us.

Leonard and Janet Bass are only visiting for two weeks. They come every year, but we wish they could stay longer.

"Google Goddess" Julie Vetter tries to come every month now -- always full of smiles and 'zen' attitude in spite of her busy schedule.

Eva Marsh Ferziger has had an apartment here for ten years and stops in whenever she's in town.

Adrian Leeds Group staff member, Florence Richburg, brought her bright toothy smile and shining personality, and insisted on taking photos of all of us together.