tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post117227622284286467..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Old cars showEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1173089634166750712007-03-05T11:13:00.000+01:002007-03-05T11:13:00.000+01:00skype phoneHi, great blog by the way - didn't thin...skype phone<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi, great blog by the way - didn't think you'd mind me posting this anonymously - as you do allow anonymous posts ;-). <BR/><BR/>Anyone tried this <A HREF="http://www.callsoverinternet.com" REL="nofollow">Skype program</A> yet for <A HREF="http://www.callsoverinternet.com" REL="nofollow">free telephone calls over the internet</A>? A guy at work uses it all the time and because he signed all his friends and relatives up he saves a fortune on his calls. Might be worth a go.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the blog<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172571134542797092007-02-27T11:12:00.000+01:002007-02-27T11:12:00.000+01:00You mean the front window? Windscreen.lol.You mean the front window? Windscreen.lol.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172445738817049972007-02-26T00:22:00.000+01:002007-02-26T00:22:00.000+01:00Ah Peugeot, souvenirs souvenirs...Ah Peugeot, souvenirs souvenirs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172427750260390972007-02-25T19:22:00.000+01:002007-02-25T19:22:00.000+01:00Hmmm...never heard them called Mascots before. I'm...Hmmm...never heard them called Mascots before. I'm well aware of the "bonnet" and "boot", but what's the name for the windshield again?Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172410437279514572007-02-25T14:33:00.000+01:002007-02-25T14:33:00.000+01:00Michael in the UK, we refer to these pieces of bon...Michael in the UK, we refer to these pieces of bonnet (UK word for hood) furniture as mascots if they are animals or people, such as the Jag's jaguar. Otherwise, like Eric's here, i'm not sure if we have another word other than 'furniture'.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172383071878102062007-02-25T06:57:00.000+01:002007-02-25T06:57:00.000+01:00Thanks Pont Girl and Pont Girl's dad! That was exa...Thanks Pont Girl and Pont Girl's dad! That was exactly the word I was looking for. I just couldn't think of it. Here's an <A HREF="http://northstargallery.com/cars/cargalflyingladies.htm" REL="nofollow">interesting site</A>, although I believe they are only American examples.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172359482076677802007-02-25T00:24:00.000+01:002007-02-25T00:24:00.000+01:00Love the Dollar bike: now THAT'S classic design. ...Love the Dollar bike: now THAT'S classic design. The cars are beautiful as well.<BR/><BR/>By the way, the earthquake noted by some commenters yesterday does indeed show up on the USGS site at:<BR/>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/nc40193847.php<BR/>It's a cool site, check it out you San Franciscoans, it may be useful in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172353534466610462007-02-24T22:45:00.000+01:002007-02-24T22:45:00.000+01:00Soosha: Here, here - I couldn't agree more with y...Soosha: Here, here - I couldn't agree more with your second post. No matter the photo, it makes me feel like I'm in Paris.<BR/><BR/>Michael: Thanks for the heads up on the Olivier post. I was going to post much earlier about the thingee on the hood of the car aussi, but I also couldn't think of what it is called. I phoned my Dad, and he says it's a "hood ornament" - that sounds right.<BR/><BR/>Anyway... I was watching Oprah's pre-Oscar special the other night, and George Clooney (sigh) was teasing Julia Roberts that she had installed her Oscar on the hood of her car. The "hood ornament" on the Rolls Royce reminded me of it. Happy Samedi, tout le monde!Pont Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027307249127770309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172343977117720622007-02-24T20:06:00.000+01:002007-02-24T20:06:00.000+01:00Where is Haxo? He knows so much and expresses it ...Where is Haxo? He knows so much and expresses it so well. Gotta find him!JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172342964734844382007-02-24T19:49:00.000+01:002007-02-24T19:49:00.000+01:00Thanks Steph! Unbelievable the number of cars.Thanks Steph! Unbelievable the number of cars.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172329240998411542007-02-24T16:00:00.000+01:002007-02-24T16:00:00.000+01:00Anonymous: Is that you, haxo, stirring up trouble...Anonymous: Is that you, haxo, stirring up trouble? j/k of course. I can't quite remember as my brain is only half functioning right now, but isn't he ill or had surgery recently or something? I do hope he's doing alright!<BR/><BR/>I must ask, though, how could pictures that are taken in Paris by a Parisian not be related to Paris? I don't care what Eric takes a picture of, if it's in Paris then he's showing us something different from life in his city ever day, which I believe is the aim of this blog, no matter how "Paris-ie" the photo is.<BR/><BR/>Of course I know anon said he/she still likes the photos, though, and so do I!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172326911466170332007-02-24T15:21:00.000+01:002007-02-24T15:21:00.000+01:00hi therei visit your blog almost every day, becaus...hi there<BR/>i visit your blog almost every day, because i love Paris a lot, although the pics here have changed recently...they are still very good, but not really related to Paris. i enjoyed the interesting comments of Haxo! Does anybody know why he disappeared?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172325787742810332007-02-24T15:03:00.000+01:002007-02-24T15:03:00.000+01:00Michael and Lionel: Yes, there are companies that ...Michael and Lionel: Yes, there are companies that rent antique/classic cars out in the States. Here's <A HREF="http://www.antiquecar.com/index.php" REL="nofollow">one</A>. Pretty cool, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172324431621710052007-02-24T14:40:00.000+01:002007-02-24T14:40:00.000+01:00Love retro cars!My first car was a Renault, don't ...Love retro cars!<BR/>My first car was a Renault, don't remember the model, only that it was boxy, powder blue with lots of "make love, not war" stickers covering the many rust spots, had a push-button transmission and no working breakes! I used to slow down at traffic lights, stick out my foot and stop the car...manually. Aaaa, good times ;-)))<BR/><BR/>Eric, will you be stopping by my <B>100th party</B> today? It wouldn't be possible without you!isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172322679430743592007-02-24T14:11:00.000+01:002007-02-24T14:11:00.000+01:00I just saw Oliver's comment. He seems a very funny...I just saw Oliver's comment. <BR/>He seems a very funny and very nice guy, bad hair or not!<BR/><BR/>Did you see, they do rent the place for groups... ooh my, if when commenting about the wine tasting we already sound like a bunch of drunks, imagine actually attending the wine tasting! I'm afraid we would embarrass Eric :-))Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145947793541874607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172321134127795112007-02-24T13:45:00.000+01:002007-02-24T13:45:00.000+01:00Interesting Lionel. I don't have any idea if there...Interesting Lionel. I don't have any idea if there are similar companies in the U.S.<BR/><BR/>By the way everyone, not sure if you saw that Olivier from the photo at "O Chateau" left a comment below. Very funny!Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172314215686285152007-02-24T11:50:00.000+01:002007-02-24T11:50:00.000+01:00wow what an exibition Eric, photos are exquisite.h...wow what an exibition Eric, photos are exquisite.<BR/>have a great weekend.Jazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993440076433190595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172313185747565802007-02-24T11:33:00.000+01:002007-02-24T11:33:00.000+01:00Nice photos! It would be interesting to know how m...Nice photos! <BR/>It would be interesting to know how many peugeot and citroën that's been made and sold in France. They are everywhere!<BR/>Guess it's the same kind of patriotism here, but we drive Volvo and Saab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172310106351434432007-02-24T10:41:00.000+01:002007-02-24T10:41:00.000+01:00Michael, for classical car fan like you (and me!) ...Michael, for classical car fan like you (and me!) you can fulfill your dream and rent almost any Classic/Antique car type for any occasion in France, +2000 cars on line at www.classic-rent.fr. <BR/>I was surprised I couldnt find any similar company in the US? Driving a 50's American convertible is definitely a part of the legend.<BR/>Eric you're doing an amazing work with your Blog!<BR/>I am getting addicted!Lionelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354300568186982222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172302821317653732007-02-24T08:40:00.000+01:002007-02-24T08:40:00.000+01:00I wonder if there is anywhere you can rent antique...I wonder if there is anywhere you can rent antique cars, say for a vacation, wedding, or something. They were all made out of steel, chrome, and iron...now cars all seem to be made out of plastic parts.<BR/><BR/>Love the headpiece (not sure what the term is for the emblem on the front of cars). You can even see the screws that were used to put it in place which are hardly evident on cars today.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172298118177807022007-02-24T07:21:00.000+01:002007-02-24T07:21:00.000+01:00Great photo! Great exhibition!Great photo! Great exhibition!philoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498498576384164772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172297219476036072007-02-24T07:07:00.000+01:002007-02-24T07:07:00.000+01:00Yeah, it is so wonderful to see those old beauties...Yeah, it is so wonderful to see those old beauties cheering the nostalgia...I also did <A HREF="http://bangalore.metblogs.com/archives/2007/01/spotting_the_vintage_baby_benz.phtml" REL="nofollow"> Spotted</A> on in Bangalore recently...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691849551336891512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172291520870156562007-02-24T05:32:00.000+01:002007-02-24T05:32:00.000+01:00I love PDP too JOhnny! What a great shot as you ...I love PDP too JOhnny! What a great shot as you say, others would have taken in the whole car but Eric's selective eye shows us so much more.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172291451564246722007-02-24T05:30:00.000+01:002007-02-24T05:30:00.000+01:00Oooh Eric, you made me drool! Haven't got too muc...Oooh Eric, you made me drool! Haven't got too much time to ramble on, thank your lucky stars, but I could go on for hours about how much I want each of the vehicles you pictured!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172288475069545502007-02-24T04:41:00.000+01:002007-02-24T04:41:00.000+01:00It's funny how many countries claim "first" status...It's funny how many countries claim "first" status. This is what I found about the first <A HREF="http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcmuseum/firstbike.html" REL="nofollow">Cycle Museum</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com