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€uroMeinke
07-13-2007, 07:25 PM
Perhaps I'm just jonesing for Paris, but tomorrow (Saturday 7/14) is Bastille Day and I feel like I want to celebrate it in some fashion.

A google search turned up this: (http://www.bastilledaylosangeles.com/)
Come join in the fun!
Celebrate Bastille Day at the Southland's Best French Festival!
Win a trip to Paris or Tahiti!!
Enjoy great French food and wine!
2pm-midnight On Sunday, July 15th, 2007, Angelenos will celebrate the sixth annual official Bastille Day LA Festival at Bergamot Station -- Southern California's largest art gallery complex and cultural center (Olympic Boulevard & Cloverfield) -- with French gastronomic delicacies and spectacular live entertainment.
Come join in the fun and experience what thousands of people have been enjoying for the past six years, making this annual celebration one of the most well-attended community festivals in Los Angeles. Entertainment includes:
- A true Provencal Petanque Tournament under the pine trees
- A Parisian Waiter's Race
- A children's village with fun and games
- Street performers
- Tahitian dancers
- Comedians, singers, artists
- French Market vendors
- Sidewalk cafes
- Fun prizes for all races
- Fabulous raffles including a trip to Paris!!
- Famous French food, wines and gastronomic delights!
Under the auspices of the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, the Festival is co-hosted by Consul General Philippe Larrieu.

Event Hours: 2pm-midnight
Entrance Fee: $5 - Free for children


But it's on the DAY AFER - wtf? the occasion is on a Saturday seems like that's when it ought to be celebrated?

Anyway - I'll watch the tour, maybe open some Champagne - go out for crepes - but I'm in the mood for something French, any suggestions?
innerSpaceman
07-13-2007, 07:27 PM
Yeah, wtf is that?? I was all set to go. It's french, it's nearby where I live. But, the day after?!? Feh.


I live closer to the airport. Where's my passport???
Chernabog
07-13-2007, 07:27 PM
but I'm in the mood for something French, any suggestions?

We could make out, if you'd like.
Not Afraid
07-13-2007, 07:28 PM
We could watch "Better Off Dead".
€uroMeinke
07-13-2007, 07:29 PM
Yeah, wtf is that?? I was all set to go. It's french, it's nearby where I live. But, the day after?!? Feh.


I live closer to the airport. Where's my passport???

Now that the big Holidays (4th of July & Halloween) are stuck in midweek zone - I feel we need to appropriate some other weekend occuring holidays to make up for the loss
Not Afraid
07-13-2007, 07:30 PM
Christmas is on a Tuesday this year.
innerSpaceman
07-13-2007, 07:31 PM
We could go see Ratatoulle again.



(But, in that case, far from the airport. That movie on Bastille Day would put me over the edge.)
Capt Jack
07-13-2007, 08:06 PM
but I'm in the mood for something French, any suggestions?

a little something for the Mrs.? (http://www.clicket.com/costume/maids/maids.html)
€uroMeinke
07-13-2007, 08:24 PM
a little something for the Mrs.? (http://www.clicket.com/costume/maids/maids.html)

Hmmm - a house cleaner might be nice
Not Afraid
07-13-2007, 08:29 PM
BONG. Wrong answer.
JWBear
07-13-2007, 10:22 PM
a little something for the Mrs.? (http://www.clicket.com/costume/maids/maids.html)

Here's a French maid for you. Captain!

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
http://www.halloweencostumes4u.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000003/15819.jpg
Capt Jack
07-14-2007, 05:46 AM
eh, the tatoo wrecks it for me. thanks though
€uroMeinke
07-14-2007, 01:06 PM
Currently preparing some French Roast in the French press...
Babette
07-14-2007, 01:07 PM
We could watch "Better Off Dead". French fries and Peru!

Jour de bastille heureux! :) (that is how my Dashboard translated it, not sure if it is correct)
innerSpaceman
07-14-2007, 01:08 PM
I'm gonna be at the beach in Santa Monica for a while tomorrow. I think I'll ending up stopping by at that thing in West L.A. after all. It may be a day late ... but what time is it in France when it's tomorrow here??
Ghoulish Delight
07-14-2007, 01:10 PM
Even later.
Not Afraid
07-14-2007, 01:12 PM
9 hours?
Not Afraid
07-14-2007, 01:16 PM
You know, we can probably make it to this thing tomorrow - as long as we're not out too late. (Late meaning 8 pm).
innerSpaceman
07-14-2007, 01:17 PM
I'm likely to hit the place around 3ish.
Morrigoon
07-14-2007, 01:24 PM
Avez les bon temps!
€uroMeinke
07-14-2007, 01:33 PM
I'm game
€uroMeinke
07-14-2007, 09:52 PM
Went out for crepes, listened to the band with much applause from us for bringing along an accordianist, Django Reinhardt guitar playing, and Edith Piaf covers.

Looking forward to seeing Le Jetée, and maybe Henry & June, Amélie, or the Dreamers - but we may get a late evening guest and I'm not sure I'm up for the ménage à trois.
In any event, Champagne or Cognac may follow.
Capt Jack
07-15-2007, 01:28 AM
sounds swank to the nth degree :snap:

happy Bastille Day
Stan4dSteph
07-15-2007, 05:51 AM
I watched the Tour and went out for crepes. The band at the place wasn't very French, but it was entertaining.
€uroMeinke
07-15-2007, 10:00 AM
Amélie was the choice (as was both Champagne & Cognac) - I miss Montmartre.

This morning I made Bacon as Not Afraid and our guest went out for the Running of the Bulldogs

We'll see if we make it to the other celebrations.
innerSpaceman
07-15-2007, 04:49 PM
The "other celebrations" on the west of L.A. were beyond lame.

Might have expected that from a "Bastille Day" celebration held the day after Bastille Day.


Count yourself lucky you had Champagne, Cognac, Amelie and whatever french musical delights you posted of earlier.


I had zip in the way of french yesteday. B is for Bastille Day, but also for BAH.
Ghoulish Delight
07-16-2007, 12:10 PM
We ate Italian food.
Not Afraid
07-16-2007, 12:13 PM
Several French films later.....I just want to get on a plane.
JWBear
07-16-2007, 12:25 PM
Can you take me with you?
Stan4dSteph
07-16-2007, 12:47 PM
Someday I will visit Paris. This year it is Germany again and then London.