Paul Shoemaker

American Expat in Paris

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Am commute hot crowded and miserable. Went to La Defense 4 mtg instead of downtown. RER A is always a joy . . . NOT. Lucky got ride back!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Got new cell ph today. Got 2 learn 2 text. So much easier w pda-type. Will slow pace of reports!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Group of FR. people singing nice songs. Not for money but 2 close evening of fun in song. Seems to go well with wine! Don't know the words.

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Not much to report. Not crowded for this hour and warm. The holiday effect (exodus) is starting to be noticed w fewer people each day..

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Took bus 2day' such a beautiful day. Good way to see city & find places to check out later. Not crowded & i have seat with a view.

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Quieter trip home. No crimes in progress. Early 2 home to take Fr. Lesson. Drove car this weekend & this am. Got to love metro & trains!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Frm the am. Battry dead. On lst fav RER B again to Gare de Nord - the armpit of Paris. Saw a clerk restrain shoplifter - quite a struggle

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Day of the RER. RER B 2 Orly 2 pick up rental car. Vacation season so many of the local car offices have no cars! South B bttr than Norh

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Tempting fate. Woman walking ahead of me w 100 euro note half way out of back pocket. Easy mark in busy station. I was her hero!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

In acordian hell! Man w acordian playing and shouting accompany the music? Yet people give him money. I'll save my $ for bum!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Crowded Tram 3 to RER C St Quentin. Ticket machine was broke so I lost 10 min. finding another machine that worked. Navigo is so much better

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Never noticed this b4, but there is a 2 - 1 women-man ratio in metro today? I'll be more observant to c if trend or fluke?

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Some guy practicing flute, but not begging 4 change. Another w tennis bag that must hold 20 rackets! I need a hobby other than twitter!

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

All quiet in the station, but for some conversation in i dont know what language. N States u can usually pick out th language. Here r many.

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Provbably the busyiest day on the metro in a while. Im surprised as it is holiday season. May be limited or disrupted service on the line?

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Biz trip then long wknd Hadn't been riding much. Packed today, 1st day after 4 day wknd for Bastille day. Evry1 is calm today lte nite

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

A bit muggy today in the metro, which is surprising as yesterday was cool and the last few nights were cool. Somber group today.

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

2 many wet shoes & umbrellas getting on Mtr, an ominous sign. What awaits my ascension frm th depths? Maybe I'll win wet T-shirt contest!?

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Man w sweater from the 70's. Knit red velour? Now i know Mom gave mine to goodwill. Pls Lord there can't be 2 of those in this world.

[Paul Shoemaker @Ligne12]

Left office @ 7:30 & stopped for a beer w colleagues. Metro fairly quiet except for Dad & 7 year old girl havin fun.