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[Capitolron]

I never really understood the 4 O'Clock TEA thing ??

 

[Rob]

I never really understood the 4 O'Clock TEA thing ??

Neither do most of us Ron!.Most people i know are working at 4 O'clock and never stop at that time,i'm guessing maybe it was a throwback to Colonial times for the upper classes.

Rob

 

[thebritfarmer]

I never really understood the 4 O'Clock TEA thing ??

Ron this may help


http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/HighTeaHistory.htm

You do know that we English refer to Supper/Dinner as Tea also ???

 

[Njja]

Here in the US we have our own afternoon customs......why right now I'm

enjoying my afternoon Snapple HIGH Peach Tea.

Imagin thinking we don't know about high & low tea.

Snapple at $2 a bottle is high

Shoprite brand at .59 is low.

Njja

 

[thebritfarmer]

Here in the US we have our own afternoon customs......why right now I'm

enjoying my afternoon Snapple HIGH Peach Tea.

Imagin thinking we don't know about high & low tea.

Snapple at $2 a bottle is high

Shoprite brand at .59 is low.

Njja

HAHAHAHA That is too funny I had to share that with the office.

 

[Capitolron]

Oh - if thats the standard ... THEN PARIS HAS HIGH TEA ALL THE TIME !!

 

[Njja]

Oh - if thats the standard ... THEN PARIS HAS HIGH TEA ALL THE TIME !!

Ron!!

Share some of the prices you experienced on your recent trip!

I bet they will knock our socks off!

About 15 years ago I took the fam to lunch there at a quiet sidewalk bistro

after carefully reading the bill-o-fare (no inexperienced traveler am I)

My error you ask.....when the waiter took our order and I asked for 3 cokes

along with our lunch he asked small, medium, or grande!

Me being a big spender (yeah right) and having noticed the small was $1 on

the posted menu said "Why 3 Grande"

When the bill came the 3 grandes (nice sized served with ice) came to $120.

Yes I paid $145 for lunch $25 for three grilled cheese sandwhiches and a

staggering $120 for 3 cokes. At that time Coca-Cola was trading at $40 a

share!

I'd love to hear how you made out!

Njja

 

[Capitolron]

Njja

Almost the same thing happen to Mrs. Phillips and myself.

FIRST DAY IN PARIS - we had landed that morning and made it to the Le Meridien (KMW paying - not me) and checked in.

So we decided lets go to the Arch de Triomphe and see it - we did - it was great ! Then we start walking down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees - we start passing by outdoor cafes - right and left - so we stop at a real nice one.

We order 2 coffees, 1 perrier and 1 chocolate croissant .... bill comes $45.00 USD

Lets just say - no more Cafes on the Champs for Mrs. Phillips !

Oh - a Coke in a cafe in Paris is 4 EUROS - that is $6.40 USD.

 

[Njja]

Ronnn!!

How do you like that! Those Frenchies they are really something!

No question it is a beautiful city, and everyone should visit if they have the

opportunity! However you need to be a little careful! Did you find there was

an unusual difference in the exchange rates? The hotels usually really sting

you, I found the private booths located in the various shopping districts paid

quite a bit more......you kind of felt like you were in Las Vegas every

time you exchanged money!

And I got the best rate with my credit card when I got home.

All in all its a great city, and you have a wonderful time!

Njja

 

[Saber]

Yes I paid $145 for lunch $25 for three grilled cheese sandwhiches and a staggering $120 for 3 cokes. At that time Coca-Cola was trading at $40 a share!

And that is why I stay away from the big cities like Paris, London, Rome etc when travelling been to each a few times and that's enough for 1 lifetime. Much prefer to get out in the country where the people are friendlier and the prices more reasonable.

Just think, that's almost a whole tank of gas there Njja!

 

[Njja]

Wow, well life is just a long list of experiences tied together in your mind.

So as long as its not the norm, you just take them one at a time and move

on.

I've learned a lot in my travels, and I probably wouldn't change any of my

experiences. Even the $120 Cokes, have provided me quite a few laughs

over the years.

Njja

 

[Capitolron]

Njja - I agree - but, Saber has a point - the country side is where he real adventures can be found, I believe that !

But, you should experience the big sights first - IMHO.

 

[Njja]

Njja - I agree - but, Saber has a point - the country side is where he real adventures can be found, I believe that !

But, you should experience the big sights first - IMHO.

Ronnnn:

You Sir are almost bigger then life! You were made for cities like Paris!

What on earth would you do in the small towns in the suburbs!

I must say, you really looked like you enjoyed yourself in Paris, you had a

big smile in every picture......even when you had to much wine the night

before.

Even though we have yet to meet, I can tell you enjoy life, and know how

to have a Good Time!

Njja

 

[Capitolron]

Njja

I am a LOBBYIST - fun is my middle name

Yes - I do believe in having a good time - at all times - you never know when it might end.

Jimmy Buffet said it the best in "Changes in Attitudes - Changes Latitudes"

.... If it suddenly end tomorrow - I could somehow adjust to the fall - good times and riches and son of B*****S - I have seen more than I can recall ...


WORDS TO LIVE BY !

 

[Njja]

I agree!

Just in case you go around once, make it memorable!

"Fat, Drunk, and Stupid, is no way to go through life Son"
-Dean Vernon Wormer

"Oh Yeah? Well its a hell of a lot better then what ever

is in second place" -Millard Filmore

Njja

 

[Saber]

I agree!

Just in case you go around once, make it memorable!

"Fat, Drunk, and Stupid, is no way to go through life Son"
-Dean Vernon Wormer

"Oh Yeah? Well its a hell of a lot better then what ever

is in second place" -Millard Filmore

Njja

LOL! Not a bad philosophy.

 

[kilted vampire]

I agree!

Just in case you go around once, make it memorable!

"Fat, Drunk, and Stupid, is no way to go through life Son"
-Dean Vernon Wormer

"Oh Yeah? Well its a hell of a lot better then what ever

is in second place" -Millard Filmore

Njja

Famous quotes from all over. Fun stuff from a fun guy. John you are ineed having way too much fun.

 

[Njja]

KV:

You are quite correct!

I'm keeping my mind off postal issues!!

I've got a great Arnhem set enroute from Canada........it hit the

US on the 15th and its still not here!

Probably on the mantle in my mailmans livingroom!


Njja

 

[Rob]

But we all know you're a different kind of general now. One with 7 stars, t crowns, 4 pips and a whole load of scrambled egg running off your shoulders.

Maybe Shannon should start issuing Naval promotions now that the Army options appear to have run out.

Rob

 

[Rob]

Simon,have you voted in the FJ poll?

Rob