I Leave Soon for Paris
By Steve Kinsman, 28th Apr 2012 | Follow this author
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I'm going to Paris to visit my daughters, and I'm looking forward to it with eager anticipation
City of Light, Here I come
Thursday, May 3rd, I will be flying to Paris for a three-week stay with my two daughters, both of whom live there. Now, every time I mention that both my daughters live in Paris, I get an incredulous stare and the by now predictable response: "Both your daughters?"
This is the story: Tracey, my youngest, back when she was in college in California, spent a semester studying at the Sorbonne, and as many do, she fell in love with Paris. She also fell in love with a Parisian man and ended up marrying him. Tricia, just a year older than Tracey, after spending ten years in Taiwan teaching English to little kids and businessmen, decided in 2004 to leave Asia and spend some time traveling before coming back to America. She visited her sister in Paris for a planned summertime stay, and she, too, fell in love with a Parisian and ended up marrying him.
I'm going to meet my grandson
Just after the New Year my daughters called and surprised me one day by saying they were sending me an airline ticket to Paris to visit them, so off I go.
On April 20, 2010, Tricia gave birth to a son, William, and I am very eager to meet him - my first grandchild.
I have yet to visit Paris in my lifetime, so I am eagerly anticipating my daughters showing me the sights. I'll be gone for twenty-one days, and I'll miss my wikinut family, but - truth to tell - possibly not that much.
Link: The Pride of a Father
Preview photo from world-city-photos.com
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Steve, you do not look that old, but I want to wish you all the best on your trip. We will take up the slack.
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you Peter. I appreciate that, but the fact is - I'm pretty old.
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Aww. how nice.. I'm betting you log on with a laptop.. Just sayin'.
Well Im happy for you. Grandchildren are a treasure and I should know. I have thirteen of them. Have a safe flight Steve, I know you must be so anxious. sR
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you so much sR. I really appreciate that.
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Steve safe and happy travel to such a dream destination and happy reason for a visit...:0)-we will all be waiting to hear of the many wonders you see and enjoy...the top of that list being your cutie pie of a grandson and of coarse your lovely daughters....have fun my friend !
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you very much for that warm send-off, Delicia.
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28th Apr 2012 (#)
Bon voyage,
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you, David.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
I had an opportunity to see Paris in 1995 when I assisted a Japanese friend on her trip there. We enjoyed the trip especially the flea markets. I guess you're very excited to fly now. Take care and have a good trip.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you mistyleaf. I appreciate that.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Forgot to tell you that your grandson is absolutely ADORABLE... shallimarRose
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you shallimarRose. I think he is too.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
I went to Paris when I was in high school. You will love it.
There must be something special about the men there though huh?
I know it is soon, but it must also feel like a long way off, I know you will have an excellent time.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thanks Mark. I appreciate that.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Enjoy your trip to Paris my friend. I hope that you enjoy your time with your daughters and your grandchild. Don't forget to write a couple of articles about your trip with pictures of course. I know that you will check in on us on occasion to see how we are doing.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you Clarence. I appreciate that.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Enjoy your trip to Paris and spend time with your daughters and family... Your grandson William is adorable and am sure he will keep you on your toes... Age isn't a factor to be a granddad, my mum was a grandmum at 47, dad would have been 54 then.
Take care and have a safe journey, its a beautiful place but brush up your French...
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you Lady Aiyanna. I appreciate that.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Have a safe trip, Steve. I hope you have a super great time! Thanks again for the star! I never dreamed my poetry will give me the star. Thanks again!!
Have a great night!
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you so much Noreen. I appreciate that.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Enjoy your vacation, Steve. I'll pray for your safe trip. Your grandson is so cute. Take care.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you very much Tess.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
well I guess just getting home I am bottom of the list of your admirers Steve...have a wonderful trip, enjoy your family and travel safely....
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Merci bien, mon cheri...
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Oooh, Willaim ois so beautiful. You are going to have a wonderful time! You deserve a break from us all. And just lap up all that Paris has to offer,
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you Val, for that very warm comment.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Your grandson, William, is indeed beautiful. Your going there would seem to reprise Gene Kelly's role in the classic "An American in Paris." Have a great time of your life, dear friend. Enjoy yourself. Bon voyage!
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Except I can't dance like Gene Kelly.
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Have a glorious time, Steve, and thanks for sharing...adorable photo..
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Thank you rama devi. :-)
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
Enjoy the moments, Steve, no one has earned it more than you! And bring back the memories to share with us - though I am not good at it! Then, leave a lasting impression on sweet William like only a grandad can do - don't they indulge grandkids more than dads? siva
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29th Apr 2012 (#)
I think I will totally indulge him. Thank you Siva.
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19th May 2012 (#)
Congratulations, grandpa. Your grandson is really sweet. I hope you have a great time in Paris. Tell us about it when you return.
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20th May 2012 (#)
Thank you Ibolya. I appreciate that.
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