tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post5946644657485902423..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Stock MarketEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-91751544961301346032008-06-07T23:25:00.000+02:002008-06-07T23:25:00.000+02:00tall gary -- that's fantastic. Let's just hope the...tall gary -- that's fantastic. Let's just hope they never turn it into an Equinox gym, or poor Hugo will be spinning in his grave while fit young Parisians are taking their spinning class!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-27360526066312589442008-06-07T22:40:00.000+02:002008-06-07T22:40:00.000+02:00Thanks for the link, Marylène. It's great to see m...Thanks for the link, Marylène. It's great to see more inside the building, including the room Eric photographed. Eric's photo is much more beautiful. But now I have proof of what I suspected: he was on the floor again.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-2686303632695139462008-06-07T22:28:00.000+02:002008-06-07T22:28:00.000+02:00Victor Hugo's take on the Paris Stock Exchange:"Le...Victor Hugo's take on the Paris Stock Exchange:<BR/><BR/>"Let us add that if it is right that the architecture of an edifice be adapted to its purpose in such a way that the purpose be readable from the edifice's exterior alone, we can never be sufficiently amazed at a monument which can equally well be a royal palace, a house of commons, a town hall, a college, a riding school, an academy, an entrepot, a tribunal, a museum, a barracks, a sepulchre, a temple, a theatre. For the time being it is a Stock Exchange. . . . We have that colonnade going round the monument, under which on the great days of religious observance there can be developed in majestic style the theories of stockbrokers and commission agents. Without a doubt these are quite superb monuments. Add to them a quantity of handsome streets, amusing and varied like the Rue de Rivoli, and I do not despair that Paris, seen from a balloon, should one day present that richness of line, that opulence of details, that diversity of aspect, that hint of the grandiose in the simple and unexpected in the beautiful, which characterizes a checkerboard."Tall Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130518604439054014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-38718965430055996312008-06-07T20:11:00.000+02:002008-06-07T20:11:00.000+02:00Eric, Regarding your Le Parcours Saint Germain pho...Eric, Regarding your Le Parcours Saint Germain photo and comment of yesterday, Jean-Baptiste said, Thanks, I'll try to locate it when I am in the area. JB<BR/><BR/>Now I am going to say something about your photo because it is haunting me. Gold and blue -- I cannot get over how peaceful the Bourse looks now. It is like a sleeping fire-breathing dragon in its watery cave. And the angle of your camera makes me feel timid and small while looking at the Bourse. It has seen many emotional years -- if walls could talk.Lois Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147226104566786852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-75867482010223481712008-06-07T19:27:00.000+02:002008-06-07T19:27:00.000+02:00Petrea, Regarding "Tenchi" Jean-Baptiste said, The...Petrea, Regarding "Tenchi" Jean-Baptiste said, The scene is huge... with tv series and movies and direct to dvd films. I only know most of the top 20 animes made.<BR/><BR/>Alexa, That happened to me and Jean-Baptiste once -- we were told that our restaurant bill had been paid. I insisted from the waiter to know who paid it. It turned out to be a very charming elderly man sitting at the bar. He was a cripple -- poor dear.<BR/><BR/>Carrie, "You've been drawn to the diamond grids lately -- this shot reminds me of the Yves Saint Laurent photo with the grill before his face." Wow, how perceptive of you to notice that. Thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Corrine, You are funny 'photo du jour':)<BR/><BR/>Marylene, Here, I'm sending you some San Francisco sunshine. It has been windy here, however, my terrace is sheltered so it has been extremely hot on my terrace. You can get a sun tan.Lois Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147226104566786852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-18903365710299957682008-06-07T18:55:00.000+02:002008-06-07T18:55:00.000+02:00Parisian Heart, Yes, thank you. I feel much bette...Parisian Heart, Yes, thank you. I feel much better today. I took 10 times the daily requirement of vitamin C :)Lois Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147226104566786852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-20622949351574140652008-06-07T18:50:00.000+02:002008-06-07T18:50:00.000+02:00Lydia, I'm speechless. bisousLydia, I'm speechless. bisousLois Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147226104566786852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-87737880799702620442008-06-07T16:11:00.000+02:002008-06-07T16:11:00.000+02:00Monica, I think the Bourse you are refering to is ...Monica, I think the Bourse you are refering to is the "Bourse du Commerce" that nice round shape building located behind the Halles close to St Eustache.<BR/>Due to the proximity of those Halles, that was the place where prices for goods, wheat, sugar, coffe....used to be decided.<BR/>The Palais Brogniart, former French Stock Extchange is close to the Grands Boulevards, between place de la Cnocorde et the "Grands magazins" <BR/>http://palaisbourse.euronext.com/<BR/><BR/>Have a nice weekend, if you have too much sun please send us some, it's still raining here !Marylènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529601370829793771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-39912120523815732452008-06-07T14:44:00.000+02:002008-06-07T14:44:00.000+02:00You mean France is more than just wining (whining?...You mean France is more than just wining (whining?) and dining?Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13996834747959078537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-48204064012962824712008-06-07T14:31:00.000+02:002008-06-07T14:31:00.000+02:00So that's why my husband was tossing and turning i...So that's why my husband was tossing and turning in his sleep last night! I just looked at our Portfolio ... yikes! But you have eased my pain with yet another fab photo. Thanks, doll!Laurie Brandriet Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809388954042184189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16008314290678264042008-06-07T13:44:00.000+02:002008-06-07T13:44:00.000+02:00Yes, Michael, we should!But I am afraid the price ...Yes, Michael, we should!<BR/>But I am afraid the price of each PDP stock will be prohibitive (no one here to sell any of it!?!). <BR/>Unless in case of a takeover bid!! (O.P.A. in French!) Which would be an opportunity for Eric's financial interests!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-64552856682887323322008-06-07T12:32:00.000+02:002008-06-07T12:32:00.000+02:00This photo has such a warm glow about it -- how ir...This photo has such a warm glow about it -- how ironic for a place generally considered to be so fast-paced and perhaps even cut-throat. It is intriguing to see it here as a peaceful space. And I note that even the writing on the board looks artistic ... Ah, how Paris is calling me!!!<BR/><BR/>Lois, ca va mieux aujourd'hui?<BR/><BR/>Guille, tu t'exprimes bien en anglais, mais ca me fait plaisir quand tu fais des postes en francais! Comme ca, j'ai l'impression d'avoir pu entendre un peu de conversation en francais pendant la journee, ce qui me rend tres contente! :)Parisian Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223146799599483407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-72945810981621361172008-06-07T11:50:00.000+02:002008-06-07T11:50:00.000+02:00Wow Michael, you really have a good eye (or rather...Wow Michael, you really have a good eye (or rather you guessed right). The first stock up on the left is Alsthom with an h because at that time the name originated from a contraction of Alcatel and Thomson.<BR/><BR/>But wait a minute... You must know that already since you work there LOL!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-33814354398674609472008-06-07T11:35:00.000+02:002008-06-07T11:35:00.000+02:00I love the warm tones in this photo. Last Feb. I ...I love the warm tones in this photo. Last Feb. I met a friend who works at France-Presse near the Bourse, but we didn't go in; my loss. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, too (Hvala lepo, which translates to "merci joli!")for your comment on my ice cream cone yesterday.<BR/><BR/>Votre chien fidele,<BR/><BR/>"Bibi"Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-6970834166356728422008-06-07T11:00:00.000+02:002008-06-07T11:00:00.000+02:00I walk by the Bourse quite often, but have never b...I walk by the Bourse quite often, but have never been inside. Thanks for the sneak peek Eric. I'm not sure, but I think the first stock listed (hidden in the photo) is Alsthom (with an "h"). Can you confirm Mr.PDP? <BR/><BR/>So, did you buy any stock while you were there? Maybe Corinne is right and we should list you on the big board.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-72916816506851611912008-06-07T10:46:00.000+02:002008-06-07T10:46:00.000+02:00;);)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-75113354099453327612008-06-07T10:31:00.000+02:002008-06-07T10:31:00.000+02:00Such an interesting shot and I love all the places...Such an interesting shot and I love all the places that glow in it!<BR/><BR/>I must say that Lois Simon's comments always fascinate me.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-2121050888275107942008-06-07T10:24:00.000+02:002008-06-07T10:24:00.000+02:00Carrie, not astrophysics or neurobiology (It would...Carrie, not astrophysics or neurobiology (It wouldn't be a break but a punishment!!), it's Art history.<BR/><BR/>Marylène, c'est incroyable le fait que tout soit virtuel. Je pensais vraiment qu'il y avait encore des hommes en costumes criant 'j'achète'-'je vends' qui faisaient tourner notre économie!<BR/>N'est-ce pas comme ça à Wall Street?<BR/><BR/>He he Katie, whenever you want! Last fall you'll be in Paris? How lucky (I speak for non parisian people LOL).<BR/><BR/>Alexa, someone paid?! If you had been alone, I would have understood, but you were like a 'couple', I mean, you were 2 people eating to the restaurant! Amazing. About 'bourse', well take (discreetly) a look to yesterday's comments box. hm.<BR/><BR/>Coltrane, don't go too far with coffee, didn't you see the result?! Thanks for the wishes and the kind nickname!:)<BR/><BR/>Off to work until 8.00pm. Grrr.<BR/>Have a nice saturday all!guillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367207273165799146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-634193002933387762008-06-07T10:15:00.000+02:002008-06-07T10:15:00.000+02:00Guille i hadn't realised it was 2 degrees! I'd th...Guille i hadn't realised it was 2 degrees! I'd thought somehow the two subjects were an amalgamation. i.e. i took languages & law. My goodness. Full of admiration for you.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17292876252792083332008-06-07T10:08:00.000+02:002008-06-07T10:08:00.000+02:00Corinne LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!Corinne LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-66516349931509537152008-06-07T09:53:00.000+02:002008-06-07T09:53:00.000+02:00Guille, je pense que notre Bourse est devenue tota...Guille, je pense que notre Bourse est devenue totalement virtuelle et que tout se passe via l'informatique entre toutes les sociétés boursières mais je serais curieuse de savoir si c'est bien vrai.Marylènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529601370829793771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-78613717143402772102008-06-07T09:49:00.000+02:002008-06-07T09:49:00.000+02:00Eric : "The stock Markets crashed quite a lot toda...Eric : "The stock Markets crashed quite a lot today in most places". Yes, except in PDP place where your groupies were yelling "I buy, I buy, I buy" PDP stocks while the 'inthinkable' was happening!!! This is well known : what is rare is expensive! ;) <BR/>That is what came to my mind this saturday morning (in Paris), after a good night and another look to the 'photo du jour'! See u later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-85525131171662199962008-06-07T09:48:00.000+02:002008-06-07T09:48:00.000+02:00The main hall of the "Palais Brogniart" is just gr...The main hall of the "Palais Brogniart" is just great with its super ceilings but, to be allowed to see the Corbeille, you must be sort of a VIP, or know the director or someone who makes a conference or exhibit there. It is certainly not for the "commun des mortels".<BR/>Anonyme, quoique would be pronunced :kwak (with the soundthat look like an inversed e at the end) sorry I don't have that sign on my keyboard. hope it helps.Marylènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529601370829793771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-68474379704488261422008-06-07T08:21:00.000+02:002008-06-07T08:21:00.000+02:00Could one of you thoughtful french bloggers, pleas...Could one of you thoughtful french bloggers, please spell out phonetically the correct pronunciation of 'QUOIQUE'? Does it sound like the english 'quake'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-58700968867954210982008-06-07T07:44:00.000+02:002008-06-07T07:44:00.000+02:00Katie -- I don't remember where you are, so I don'...Katie -- I don't remember where you are, so I don't know if you're up, but you made me lol with the lawyer speak you've heard way too much of. Now, when I've heard too much of that kind of thing, I'll be heard muttering under my breath "ta gueule". :} And none of them will know what I mean!<BR/><BR/>Guille - you must be a smart cookie - two degrees. Now I'm as curious as Alexa - I hope the other one is in something light like astrophysics or neurobiology so you get a break in the studies!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.com