Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Advice for Rupert

At a belated Birthday celebration, friends and family were asked to give Rupert a piece of advice for his two years in Paris. The following are the pearls he recieved.

When I look back on all these worries I remember the story of the old man who said on his death bed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened. - W.C via Mark
Paris loves lovers Cole Porter via Mark

To thine own self be true -Cherry

I love you - D

While time will fly in gay Paris, come back often enough and make certain that time passes slowly back home - Duncan

Drink a bottle of champagne on the wooden footbridge with your wife (at night) - Tagget

Finbar - Finbar

Slow down. Enjoy the journey and be very nice to your wife. - Jo

Go to the Eiffel tower - P

Always keep in touch
Remember we love you
Don't do too good of a job (they may ask you to stay longer)
Send back lots of money
Last but not least, stay away from the French maids
Always refer to #2 -Gav

Harry says "I love you uncle Rupert" as he jumps onto the ice. You're holding the door.
Remember...we own this place! - James

I hope you have a wonderful Birthday
I hope you eat lots of sosion, if you like it. - Lucie

Just be your kind loving self and you will accomplish anything. With Jo and the girls beside you, it will be easy. - Char.

Have a Canada Day Party.
Make a friend not from work. - Kevin

Eat "pain au chocolat" and croissants every morning for breakfast. See if you get bored!!!
Sign yourself up (become a member) to the pool, gym, restaurants etc. of the Resigne. You won't regret it!!!
Go to see a horse race outside of Paris (it's only 15min). I've never been to one, tell me how it is!!!
Good luck in Paris! - Noa
(Suite)
Ask Papa to take you to a pub called "The real canadian pub" Don't Forget!!! - Noa again