Invitation to Wine

Bonjour mes amis!
To test Tanya's theory that we can all look marvelous while sipping wine, John and I wish to invite all of you for an evening of French wine, cheese, pate, conversation (with translation provided by Tanya) .. music (Tim, Charles) ...and whatever else should arise .. .. Saturday, September 16th starting any time after 8 pm. Our address is 80 Chestnut Hills Parkway in Etobicoke (Home Phone # 416-236-3650). The closest intersection is Dundas and Islington (Chestnut Hills Parkway runs east off of Islington just north of Dundas- we can provide more detailed directions if you need them.. just let us know from what end of the city you are travelling from). Although we had hoped to prepare an inspiring invitation, life's other demands have taken over and we wish to get the invite out before the 16th is upon us! We do hope everyone can come and look forward to meeting everyone and talking about the upcoming trip, Do let us know if you can come, Au revoir, Pat & John

Who is Tanya

Here she is, the one and only.

I took the liberty of uploading a picture we had taken last September at Peggy's Cove. I hope she doesn't mind.

Who is Ralph

Yes, this is me doing some of my favourite things like having an after dinner cigar with a brandy. Of course I am with my beautiful wife (taking the picture) in downtown Oaxaca, Mexico.

Paris Gang

Flights are confirmed! Bought two books on the weekend - will be planning a few group dinners, and considering the average size if a Paris restaurant seats 20 at the best of times, though advance reservations would be best! Planning shopping excursion as well - let me know if you are interested and what you'd like to shop for (purses, perfume, jewlery, etc.)
Check your emails for the Dinner invite from Pat and John.
Be well - T

Gigondas Bound - Side trip

How about a 2 hour train ride at 300 km/hour to Lyon then sampling the sites of this historic city. After an overnight stay in Lyon we drive 2 hours south to Gigondas in the heart of the Rhône where we will visit 3 to 5 vineyards including tastings. If possible we will stay over night at one of the wine stops.

We will have an early morning start to return to Lyon to catch the bullet train back to Paris. After a little rest we will meet the gang for supper and a night at the Moulin Rouge.

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