Parler Paris Après-Midi

NEXT MEETING: July 7, 2009 (Exceptional!) AND EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (except 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 July 7 (exceptional) August - Closed September 8 October 13 November 10 December 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 June 9, 2009
Photos do not necessarily match descriptions.

Two months later and I still haven't gotten my money back from the bank that failed to 'spit out' the 400 euros cash at the ATM just prior to last month's Après Midi...but they're working on it, or so they say!

Still, life goes on and so does Après Midi every month like clockwork, except for August when we take a break and next month, when we gather on the 7th instead of the 14th (Bastille Day).

Newcomers today included:

Katherine Hosie who is living in Paris for a couple of years as an international executive and private coach with over six years of experience.

Debra Seretean is a realtor in Boca Raton who visits France 3 to 5 times a year and loves it -- hoping to spend more or live here.

Christine Shepard has a daughter who lives in Versailles with her husband and her two grandchildren and whom she visits 3 or 4 months a year. Like all of us, she is trying to learn French.

Wayne Wasiliew from Vancouver who came with fianceeKaren Henrich of NuitBlancheTours.com and ChicWalks.com

"Oldtimers" included:

Loui Franke who spends the summers here, but hopes to spend more time.

Alice Needham and Bill Sandie, who in the process of getting their bathroom remodeled.

Eve Humrich who moved from London with her husband, where she was a teacher, and is trying to sell her house near Charles de Gaulle so she can buy an apartment in Paris.

Sandra Fuenterosa, an opera singer, voice teacher, translator and writer...happy to be back in Paris again and we were happy she stopped back at Après Midi.

Robert Mandel and Lois Alexander whose time is dwindling down to just a few more weeks.

Gar Westfall from Hawaii is here now, but sadly leaving in just a few days after his two-month stay.

Jack Lampert who just arrived from Florida via a trip to Israel where he acquired a serious tan!

Dale Gaber, a life coach, old friend from New Orleans, resident of the neighborhood and regular visitor to Après Midi.

Marcia Cohen, a lawyer-turned-singer who spends about six months a year here in her rue Daguerre apartment.

And as unusual, Patricia Laplante Collins, of parissoirees.com came late, but came! She's in the process of moving to a new location near Notre Dame. So, stay tuned!