tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post7267748600089882216..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: One more thoughtEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-32358451351669488952008-07-05T13:30:00.000+02:002008-07-05T13:30:00.000+02:00Bonjour:Now that she is free, I hope somehow she w...Bonjour:<BR/><BR/><BR/>Now that she is free, I hope somehow she will be able to view your documentation of the passionate efforts of Parisians over the past months and years to remind us of her, and that Parisians did not give up hope. <BR/><BR/>Celebrate!<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>Steve in chilly ChicagoSteverinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713212685819342280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-54410517551183371752008-07-05T09:54:00.000+02:002008-07-05T09:54:00.000+02:00I didn't take it that way, Carrie. I wonder, too, ...I didn't take it that way, Carrie. I wonder, too, about the other 700 or so still in captivity. I heard pundits on the news conjecture that things might be tougher on them now, with tighter security and fewer resources for their care.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-38800457271878952992008-07-05T03:30:00.000+02:002008-07-05T03:30:00.000+02:00Oh - Petrea - I didn't think you were & hope it di...Oh - Petrea - I didn't think you were & hope it didn't sound like I thought you were -- I and most people I talk to weren't aware of the Americans either. And, as for necessary, who knows about what you hear on TV! <BR/><BR/>So, its offered with a grain of salt. But, its one explanation for how all the French seem to be aware of Ingrid and so many people here were not aware of the men.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-52431034290130161842008-07-05T02:39:00.000+02:002008-07-05T02:39:00.000+02:00Freedom is always a thing to celebrate!Freedom is always a thing to celebrate!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-84542831632978856952008-07-05T00:50:00.000+02:002008-07-05T00:50:00.000+02:00I was hoping to see a photo about this today. See...I was hoping to see a photo about this today. Seems we have much freedom to celebrate on this 4th.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311186383950809907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-31752351008685929402008-07-05T00:33:00.000+02:002008-07-05T00:33:00.000+02:00Yeah, I'm not blaming. I don't know if the secrecy...Yeah, I'm not blaming. I don't know if the secrecy was necessary or not, and it's quite possible that it was. I'm only glad they're free.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-54672846106571659062008-07-05T00:17:00.000+02:002008-07-05T00:17:00.000+02:00Eric, on the low profile of the US hostages: I he...Eric, on the low profile of the US hostages: I heard a news report about that with the father of one of the men speaking. Per the report, the US gov't wasn't publicizing anything but provided money and resources all along. Of course, the media didn't push the story either. So, for many Amercans, it wasn't even on the radar. I knew more about Ingrid, due to France keeping the story alive there, than about the Americans. <BR/><BR/>The father, who was frustrated by lack of information, was mowing his lawn when he found out about the rescue from a neighbor, who saw it on TV. While he'd been frustrated before, he was very grateful that the secrecy had been maintained, even from him. <BR/><BR/>The difference, I suspect, is that Ingrid was already a famous female politician from France and these guys were not. They were not "a story". If Hillary Clinton, even before her presidential run, had been captured, that story would never have died here.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-79188004096272782172008-07-04T23:52:00.000+02:002008-07-04T23:52:00.000+02:00What a shock that was - I did an English lesson on...What a shock that was - I did an English lesson on my other site based on that and I'm not in the least surprised to see your photos of this event here, as well as your representation of Lady Eiffel from the right side. I only photographed her backside...<BR/><BR/>Only learnt after the event that she was wearing stars on her front!Sabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273148512437196010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-77000915116850282872008-07-04T22:56:00.000+02:002008-07-04T22:56:00.000+02:00May I also add that I had no idea of the Americans...May I also add that I had no idea of the Americans being held captive either,Eric, until now.<BR/>Am celebrating 4of July at a party being thrown at the London hotel for the airline crews. How's THAT for forgiveness by the Brits!<BR/>As a pilot said to me today "Now we have taxation WITH representation".lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-66287311803414552112008-07-04T22:11:00.000+02:002008-07-04T22:11:00.000+02:00Hi everyone, thank you for your get well and happy...Hi everyone, thank you for your get well and happy 4th of July messages. Especially you Eric for the "comfort from Paris". I have a severe cough that is forcing me to stay in bed. I have Propolis tablets and Broncalene cough syrup. I bought it in Paris once when I had a cough there. It is comforting.<BR/><BR/>Today is my daughter's birthday. Yes, she was born on the 4th of July. When she was little I use to tell her that all those fireworks were for her. I don't think she believed me though. She would tilt her head and look at me in a strange way.Lois Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147226104566786852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-78140056604556480232008-07-04T20:50:00.000+02:002008-07-04T20:50:00.000+02:00It's true, Eric. There must have been something in...It's true, Eric. There must have been something in the American press about the initial capture of the hostages ten years ago; perhaps I just don't remember it. But there hasn't been persistent talk of these men, like the French have done about their Ingrid. I wouldn't have known about any of the hostages before the rescue if you hadn't told me about them. I'm most grateful for your coverage.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-77381647117834646492008-07-04T20:44:00.000+02:002008-07-04T20:44:00.000+02:00Cali "Your last lines about the American hostages ...Cali "Your last lines about the American hostages were very moving. Thanks for honoring them and our Independence Day." Thank you but I felt bad all day because I did not also mention the Colombian hostages.<BR/><BR/>Marylène. Ils - enfin Ingrid - vont retirer la photo ce soir je crois.<BR/><BR/>Petrea "Thank you, Eric. It's strange that I wouldn't have known about any of this, not even the American hostages, if not for you" really. You never heard about the American hostages in the US?<BR/><BR/>USelaine "It is so much more enriching than, say, a department of tourism website. The best of the CDPs try to follow your example. You've expanded my world by being specific and personal. It's a gift." Blush ;) You made my day LOL!<BR/><BR/>Carrie "For now, though, I wish her some time away from the press with her family and a chance to return to what must be an alien world.". I do to. But she is so generous, that instead of taking only some time for her and her family, she also takes to time to talk to us. This woman is really special.<BR/><BR/>David "“The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.”" Well, she surely deserves her freedom, let me tell you.<BR/><BR/>Lois "I have not been active on your site as I have been ill -- sorry that I am so weak. Anyway, will try to be more assertive. What's wrong. Nothing serious I hope. Let me send you some comfort from Paris ;)<BR/><BR/>Kelly "I thought I had it in my mind that you were perhaps a Sciences Po alum? If so, were you and Ingrid classmates?" No, I was not ;) Your daughter might even go the town hall today as Ingrid will remove her portrait from the grid;)<BR/><BR/>Soosha "lol Rose! I'm perfectly happy being Michael's slave, personally!" LOOOOOL!<BR/><BR/>PHX-CDG "There was a huge picture of her on the town hall next to the St. Denis church when i saw it a few weeks ago. It shows how intent the French were on getting her back." Very true. And watching her now, I understand why so many people supported her and made everything possible to have her back.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-91814108749228574872008-07-04T20:18:00.000+02:002008-07-04T20:18:00.000+02:00What a bunch of thrilling photos I have missed, I ...What a bunch of thrilling photos I have missed, I COULD CRY. I got chills from the eiffel tower pix to Ingrid's good news. There was a huge picture of her on the town hall next to the St. Denis church when i saw it a few weeks ago. It shows how intent the French were on getting her back. It's all over the news here in LHR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-58892848002689776142008-07-04T20:13:00.000+02:002008-07-04T20:13:00.000+02:00A really happy ending.A really happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-54198378980828519242008-07-04T19:34:00.000+02:002008-07-04T19:34:00.000+02:00lol Rose! I'm perfectly happy being Michael's sla...lol Rose! I'm perfectly happy being Michael's slave, personally!<BR/><BR/>lynn, the day usually is spent with parades, barbeques, and fireworks. I'll be going over to a friend's house for some charred meat and way too buttery corn soon. After that we're going to a nearby carnival and at nightfall we'll be watching the fireworks. Then we're camping in my friends backyard for the night. Fun!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your unhealthy but oh-s-tasty food coltrane!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-57809055384627433312008-07-04T17:57:00.000+02:002008-07-04T17:57:00.000+02:00How could you ever think that you could be boring!...How could you ever think that you could be boring! She does seem a remarkable woman. It was reported quite soon in the UK, in fact we heard about it a whole hour before it went live newswise as my partner works for the BBC, Political Cartoonist and had to revise his assignment. Glad to see you have the names of the other hostages too.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-82281231604848321482008-07-04T16:38:00.000+02:002008-07-04T16:38:00.000+02:00Ingrid's rules ! and happy independance day for al...Ingrid's rules ! and happy independance day for all the american :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-34622772970559171082008-07-04T15:43:00.000+02:002008-07-04T15:43:00.000+02:00The best of the Fourth upon you Americans...as for...The best of the Fourth upon you Americans...as for the Brits, well you have a great day too! We are still enjoying our country! :-)<BR/><BR/>Eric, the rescue of Ingrid and the other captives was indeed clever, risky, and nothing short of miraculous. Your coverage of this on PDP has been superb.<BR/><BR/>To all, a great day. I'm off to our neighborhood "kid parade" and to indulge in unhealthy (but great-tasting) food.Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-7530765230037796472008-07-04T13:28:00.000+02:002008-07-04T13:28:00.000+02:00Eric, I saw a snippet of her reunion with her chil...Eric, I saw a snippet of her reunion with her children today. . .I just can't imagine that kind of separation, and was so touched to see their embraces. I also was moved to hear her (in translation) speak of moving toward immediate peace negotiations with FARC, urging that now is the time and both sides needing to embrace a non-retaliatory stance. This after treatment of being tied at the neck with another hostage for over two years after a failed escape attempt, according to news sources here. Amazing person! I hope all parties will proceed as she suggests.<BR/>-Kim<BR/>Seattle Daily PhotoKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687351187791689224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-12538871724299608012008-07-04T13:06:00.000+02:002008-07-04T13:06:00.000+02:00Great post, Eric. My sentiments exactly. How inc...Great post, Eric. My sentiments exactly. How incredible too that this woman is not filled with hate. My mind is full of admiration for such people.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-71922601346070142202008-07-04T12:12:00.000+02:002008-07-04T12:12:00.000+02:00Yes me too. I hadn't heard anything about this unt...Yes me too. I hadn't heard anything about this until you wrote about it on here. Then tonight on the TV they did a 30 second story on her and if it weren't for reading your blog I wouldn't have had a clue what the story was about at all.Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-22590633782881652442008-07-04T11:32:00.000+02:002008-07-04T11:32:00.000+02:00Add me to the "I heard it here first group." More...Add me to the "I heard it here first group." More often than not, I work late. I miss the local and network news, and I don't have cable t.v., so I get most of my news online. And when I come online, it is not uncommon for me check PDP before any other site. :) I certainly was glad for your additional coverage and commentary on this topic today. <BR/><BR/>Lois, take good care of yourself!Parisian Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223146799599483407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-89599774468802692112008-07-04T10:27:00.000+02:002008-07-04T10:27:00.000+02:00Happy Independence Day Michael. How will you be s...Happy Independence Day Michael. How will you be spending it; simply divinely, darling, i do hope? What's traditional practise for the day by the way?Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-69749050652579251562008-07-04T09:17:00.000+02:002008-07-04T09:17:00.000+02:00Yes, Alexa, it was Joe Allen ! Thanks, I couldn't ...Yes, Alexa, it was Joe Allen ! Thanks, I couldn't find the name and it was kind of upsetting !<BR/>You are a "night bird", an't you ?<BR/>It is something like 3 AM in NYork right now ?Marylènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529601370829793771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-21477683717232924272008-07-04T09:11:00.001+02:002008-07-04T09:11:00.001+02:00Thanks, Marylene, for the Independence Day wishes....Thanks, Marylene, for the Independence Day wishes. Looking forward to fireworks tonight.<BR/>Was the restaurant Chez Haynes, par hasard? Or maybe Joe Allen? When I was there, we expat Americans used to go to Haynes for a real Thanksgiving dinner like Mom was cooking back home and we were missing.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.com