Comments on: MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:02:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: judy MacMahon http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-61338 judy MacMahon Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:11:39 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-61338 Bonjour Gaynor Manny Vassal, of La Niche cafe(& other things) directed me to you/your comment on the Melb prof group on LinkedIn... I love this piece and your thinking and writing style. I too am in Melbourne and Very involved in the francophone, francophile community here. I'd like to invite you for a coffee or un apero dans le centre ville bientot peut-etre... Email me if your are interested. A+ Judy Bonjour Gaynor

Manny Vassal, of La Niche cafe(& other things) directed me to you/your comment on the Melb prof group on LinkedIn…
I love this piece and your thinking and writing style. I too am in Melbourne and Very involved in the francophone, francophile community here. I’d like to invite you for a coffee or un apero dans le centre ville bientot peut-etre…
Email me if your are interested.

A+
Judy

]]> By: Manny http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-61313 Manny Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:55:48 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-61313 Hi Gaynor, Commented on your Linkein post a few weeks ago (Melbourne group) "Bonjour Mademoiselle, Only came across your post just now for some reason. Je suis Français, de Bordeaux, and Jo my wife is English. I lived in Paris more than 10 years, we also lived in São Paulo, London and Edinburgh, but Melbourne is our town. For many of the reasons you outlined d'une belle manière. Happy to share some more Paris memories over coffee in a Melburnian French bistro (La Niche café in Fitzroy?). A bientôt, Manny :-)" Cheers, Manny Hi Gaynor,
Commented on your Linkein post a few weeks ago (Melbourne group)
“Bonjour Mademoiselle,
Only came across your post just now for some reason. Je suis Français, de Bordeaux, and Jo my wife is English. I lived in Paris more than 10 years, we also lived in São Paulo, London and Edinburgh, but Melbourne is our town. For many of the reasons you outlined d’une belle manière. Happy to share some more Paris memories over coffee in a Melburnian French bistro (La Niche café in Fitzroy?). A bientôt, Manny :-) ”
Cheers, Manny

]]> By: Alfred http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-1989 Alfred Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:56:31 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-1989 Hei SP, I am a guy who is a lot older than you ladies and that is why I can say that I have lived in London (went to university there), lived 10 years in Paris (and speak very good French) lived for 2 years in Oslo (and speak reasonable Norwegian). Now. I am in Melbourne and have been here since last October. I like it very much but I do miss Paris too. Oslo is great when the weather is sunny - winter or summer. I have a boy of 19 who is studying there. London seems to have been taken over by people who never knew what it used to be like. I really enjoyed your article and especially the photos. I could see the Tour Eiffel from the balcony of my tiny penthouse near Place du Trocadéro. Hei SP,

I am a guy who is a lot older than you ladies and that is why I can say that I have lived in London (went to university there), lived 10 years in Paris (and speak very good French) lived for 2 years in Oslo (and speak reasonable Norwegian).

Now. I am in Melbourne and have been here since last October. I like it very much but I do miss Paris too. Oslo is great when the weather is sunny – winter or summer. I have a boy of 19 who is studying there. London seems to have been taken over by people who never knew what it used to be like.

I really enjoyed your article and especially the photos. I could see the Tour Eiffel from the balcony of my tiny penthouse near Place du Trocadéro.

]]> By: Yeesim Low http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Yeesim Low Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:59:37 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-880 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">I am still searching for my kinda town/city, and it's definitely not the one I am living in right now. Interesting read: http://is.gd/by5Ru</span></span> I am still searching for my kinda town/city, and it's definitely not the one I am living in right now. Interesting read: http://is.gd/by5Ru

]]> By: SoulPrincess http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-541 SoulPrincess Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:10:52 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-541 Hi:) Loved your answer:), and the last thing ...i am working on it:) Have a nice day, SP Hi:)
Loved your answer:), and the last thing …i am working on it:)
Have a nice day, SP

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-509 Gaynor Alder Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:01:14 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-509 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@melbournism mademoiselle in melbourne http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/</span></span> @melbournism mademoiselle in melbourne http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/

]]> By: Emma http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-508 Emma Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:52:59 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-508 A four-hour flight home! Yikes. I never cease to be amazed at just how physically big this place is sometimes, despite living in Cairns and having to spend several hours in a plane to get virtually anywhere else in the country. I completely get where you're coming from when you say Melbourne and all it's quirks is just 'you'. I came to Cairns in 2005 and have since fallen head over heels for the region - the humidity and magical rain, the amazing coastline and reef, the way things just grow absolutely everywhere and with such enthusiasm it makes you feel alive just looking at a patch of forest. The atmosphere and scenery means you feel like you're on holidays even when you're simply out for lunch. I would like to live and experience a few other places yet, but I feel my heart tearing when I think of spending too much time away from here. Lovely story - it's very nice to be reminded of the simple things we can enjoy just by paying attention to what is around us. A four-hour flight home! Yikes. I never cease to be amazed at just how physically big this place is sometimes, despite living in Cairns and having to spend several hours in a plane to get virtually anywhere else in the country.
I completely get where you’re coming from when you say Melbourne and all it’s quirks is just ‘you’. I came to Cairns in 2005 and have since fallen head over heels for the region – the humidity and magical rain, the amazing coastline and reef, the way things just grow absolutely everywhere and with such enthusiasm it makes you feel alive just looking at a patch of forest. The atmosphere and scenery means you feel like you’re on holidays even when you’re simply out for lunch.
I would like to live and experience a few other places yet, but I feel my heart tearing when I think of spending too much time away from here.
Lovely story – it’s very nice to be reminded of the simple things we can enjoy just by paying attention to what is around us.

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-507 Gaynor Alder Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:55:53 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-507 Hi Tanvi - i am so glad I as able to reassure you :) I feel you darling. The experiences in the cities you have lived in so far have helped to shape who you are. We often don't know who we are, until we know who we are not. They were where you were meant to be at that point in time. Kind of like dating different men until you find the right one, and all those other men that weren't right, help you to appreciate "the one" even more when you do find it. Hi Tanvi – i am so glad I as able to reassure you :) I feel you darling. The experiences in the cities you have lived in so far have helped to shape who you are. We often don’t know who we are, until we know who we are not. They were where you were meant to be at that point in time. Kind of like dating different men until you find the right one, and all those other men that weren’t right, help you to appreciate “the one” even more when you do find it.

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-506 Gaynor Alder Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:53:15 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-506 SP - I love that my piece moved you so much. When a city places its call, I think you must answer. The heart knows best. Even though things didn't work out for min 2002, it was what I needed to learn and experience at that point in time, which has contributed to who I am now. It also meant that when I returned in 08, I immediately felt at home and settled in really quickly. Melbourne has a soul, that you seep up through the soles of your feet every time you walk through its city, that inspires you creatively and propels you forwards to fulfilling your hearts desires. Melbourne is calling you for a reason. G SP – I love that my piece moved you so much. When a city places its call, I think you must answer. The heart knows best. Even though things didn’t work out for min 2002, it was what I needed to learn and experience at that point in time, which has contributed to who I am now. It also meant that when I returned in 08, I immediately felt at home and settled in really quickly. Melbourne has a soul, that you seep up through the soles of your feet every time you walk through its city, that inspires you creatively and propels you forwards to fulfilling your hearts desires. Melbourne is calling you for a reason. G

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-505 Gaynor Alder Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:48:51 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-505 Marvelous Melbourne indeed! Yes, she does reveal her secrets to us day by day. It feels like an endless adventure. G Marvelous Melbourne indeed! Yes, she does reveal her secrets to us day by day. It feels like an endless adventure. G

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Gaynor Alder Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:46:49 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-504 Helen Oui, oui - do say bonjour to Paris for me. You lucky doer! Bastille Day sounds amazing. :) Helen

Oui, oui – do say bonjour to Paris for me. You lucky doer! Bastille Day sounds amazing. :)

]]> By: Helen http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-502 Helen Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:24:47 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-502 Gaynor Lovely article Just letting you know I have 27 days till I arrive in Paris. Getting really excited now, love Paris and its way of life. Amazingly, this will be my second trip in 9 months. My last trip I had the wonderful exprience of celebrating Bastille Day which so very moving to be among the thousands and thousands of Parisienne's celebrating. On every corner there were people handing out shealth of flowers and I went away with the biggest armful. Anyway I say hello to Paris for you. xx Gaynor
Lovely article
Just letting you know I have 27 days till I arrive in Paris. Getting really excited now, love Paris and its way of life. Amazingly, this will be my second trip in 9 months. My last trip I had the wonderful exprience of celebrating Bastille Day which so very moving to be among the thousands and thousands of Parisienne’s celebrating. On every corner there were people handing out shealth of flowers and I went away with the biggest armful.
Anyway I say hello to Paris for you. xx

]]> By: Miss Emma http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-500 Miss Emma Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:48:30 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-500 Gaynor, I love this piece!!!! Where else could I have achieved what I have but here in marvelous Melbourne? For those of us who love her and treat her well, she shows us her best and reveals her secrets. Every day I love her more and more and after a gypsy life I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. Cheers E Gaynor, I love this piece!!!! Where else could I have achieved what I have but here in marvelous Melbourne? For those of us who love her and treat her well, she shows us her best and reveals her secrets. Every day I love her more and more and after a gypsy life I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. Cheers E

]]> By: SoulPrincess http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-498 SoulPrincess Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:02:58 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-498 Hi:) i really loved that story,and it brought tears to my eyes. They are actually streaming down my face.... I am Norwegian girl living in Oslo, but as time goes by ...Australia is one my mind...more and more:) I have studied on the Gold coast, but during my short trip to Melbourne/Chapel Street/Victoria Market/ the hidden lane ways/the tramps... What can i say other then this....I FELL HARDER IN LOVE THEN I EVER HAVE:) Ever since the same thought creeps up from time to time..Melbourne is calling...why are you in Norway???? Your story really moved me...and so i say thank you for sharing:) SP Hi:)
i really loved that story,and it brought tears to my eyes.
They are actually streaming down my face….

I am Norwegian girl living in Oslo, but as time goes by …Australia is one my mind…more and more:)

I have studied on the Gold coast, but during my short trip to Melbourne/Chapel Street/Victoria Market/ the hidden lane ways/the tramps…

What can i say other then this….I FELL HARDER IN LOVE THEN I EVER HAVE:)

Ever since the same thought creeps up from time to time..Melbourne is calling…why are you in Norway????
Your story really moved me…and so i say thank you for sharing:)

SP

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Gaynor Alder Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:51:53 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-501 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE | Come explore the secrets of Melbourne http://bit.ly/a8AZzJ</span></span> MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE | Come explore the secrets of Melbourne http://bit.ly/a8AZzJ

]]> By: tanvi @ now craving http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-497 tanvi @ now craving Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:34:53 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-497 This post makes me feel as though my aimless wandering thus far is ok, that the fact I haven't loved the cities I've lived in isn't my fault but just not for me, and most importantly, that I will eventually find my city. Thanks for sharing your story, and giving me that reassurance <3 This post makes me feel as though my aimless wandering thus far is ok, that the fact I haven’t loved the cities I’ve lived in isn’t my fault but just not for me, and most importantly, that I will eventually find my city. Thanks for sharing your story, and giving me that reassurance <3

]]> By: Gaynor Alder http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Gaynor Alder Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:21:57 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-495 Merci be coup :) x Merci be coup :) x

]]> By: Jenifer Sako http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Jenifer Sako Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:19:40 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-494 Very nice! I love the pictures painted by your words and then the actual photographs. Can't wait for the book! Very nice! I love the pictures painted by your words and then the actual photographs. Can’t wait for the book!

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]]> By: Jen Sako http://gaynoralder.com/2010/02/20/mademoiselle-in-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-496 Jen Sako Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:20:42 +0000 http://gaynoralder.com/?p=1379#comment-496 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @themodernwoman: MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE http://bit.ly/cf2OSW ~ Lovely, lovely blog.</span></span> RT @themodernwoman: MADEMOISELLE IN MELBOURNE http://bit.ly/cf2OSW ~ Lovely, lovely blog.

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