Here we are, the last night in Paris. We are doing an evening dinner cruise on the Seine. Sue knows we are doing the cruise, but doesn't know about our birthday surprise. Note our cute little hats. Note also that Andy is taking the picture and he was a wonderful escort to this bevy of beauties. As we walk across the waiting room before boarding the cruise, I hear someone say, "that must be the party starters," I believe they thought we were paid entertainers. Heck, we do it for free, and we get better with wine.
When we first get seated., the family across from us has a small child who is enamored with a battery operated barkey-dog. She screams every time Dad tries to take it away, or turn it off. Brenda asks the waiter to tell them to put it away, and he looks at her aghast and says, "but it's only a CHILD," to which Brenda replies, "the child can be moved." We were not very popular at that point, but to appease us, he goes and has the live band turn up the music. Perfect!
We start the first course and people come over to take our picture. Apparently we are making a great new Parisian fashion statement with our cute hats. Either that or the wine is kicking in and we're having too much fun. :)
The sights are wonderful - people sitting along the banks are waiving as our boat passes, and the city is beautiful under lights, especially the Eiffel tower, and France's mini version of the statue of liberty. Food is really good, we have the waiter sign the cork from our wine bottle (a tradition we do when we are celebrating a special occasion). He seems to really like that.
It is time for our gifts to Sue, so Julie and I sing happy Birthday to her (we were pretty dang good I might add) and present her with the jewelry. Not long after, the waiter comes back with a wonderful confection that has a sparkler candle, along with the band who sings her Happy Birthday again. Overall, I'd say that's a pretty good way to mark a special Birthday year.
We all really enjoyed the evening, which was our last night in Paris. Next up: Julie, Andy & Theresa head for London via the Chunnel!
When we first get seated., the family across from us has a small child who is enamored with a battery operated barkey-dog. She screams every time Dad tries to take it away, or turn it off. Brenda asks the waiter to tell them to put it away, and he looks at her aghast and says, "but it's only a CHILD," to which Brenda replies, "the child can be moved." We were not very popular at that point, but to appease us, he goes and has the live band turn up the music. Perfect!
We start the first course and people come over to take our picture. Apparently we are making a great new Parisian fashion statement with our cute hats. Either that or the wine is kicking in and we're having too much fun. :)
The sights are wonderful - people sitting along the banks are waiving as our boat passes, and the city is beautiful under lights, especially the Eiffel tower, and France's mini version of the statue of liberty. Food is really good, we have the waiter sign the cork from our wine bottle (a tradition we do when we are celebrating a special occasion). He seems to really like that.
It is time for our gifts to Sue, so Julie and I sing happy Birthday to her (we were pretty dang good I might add) and present her with the jewelry. Not long after, the waiter comes back with a wonderful confection that has a sparkler candle, along with the band who sings her Happy Birthday again. Overall, I'd say that's a pretty good way to mark a special Birthday year.
We all really enjoyed the evening, which was our last night in Paris. Next up: Julie, Andy & Theresa head for London via the Chunnel!
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