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Recursion

(56,582 posts)
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 03:35 PM Jul 2018

Five years ago I made my last correct decision

And married the most wonderful woman in the world. DUers from the time may remember the pictures (it was on a boat. It was also 1000 degrees).

We spent the next 3 years in Bombay, and then were back in DC just in time for The Enshittening. But we have, on our anniversary, received some amazing news, that my wife's next assignment is... wait for it: Paris.

I shit you not. Paris. For three years, starting next April. I will be clinging to sanity with my fingernails until then.

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Five years ago I made my last correct decision (Original Post) Recursion Jul 2018 OP
How GREAT! elleng Jul 2018 #1
Congratulations to you both saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #2
Are there monkeys and cabanas in Paris? Ptah Jul 2018 #3
and it's not like i even had to read a whole long thread. OriginalGeek Jul 2018 #7
! Kali Jul 2018 #8
Il y a les singes et les cabanes (nt) Recursion Jul 2018 #10
How wonderful for you both, my dear Recursion! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2018 #4
BUT OriginalGeek Jul 2018 #5
What a great anniversary present! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2018 #6
Congratulations! kanda Jul 2018 #9
Now, that's a nice gig. malthaussen Jul 2018 #11
I remember the beautiful pictures... Phentex Jul 2018 #12
Dang!1 Congrats, are you George CLOONEY?!1 UTUSN Jul 2018 #13

elleng

(130,773 posts)
1. How GREAT!
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 03:42 PM
Jul 2018

Been thinking about you 2, and wondering.



Tell us as much as you can about the 'ambience' for her and others, please, and let her and them know that WE DO CARE!

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
2. Congratulations to you both
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 03:42 PM
Jul 2018

My father 32nd degree, Shriner, decent human being. He did struggle with bias and sometimes failed.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,534 posts)
4. How wonderful for you both, my dear Recursion!
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 03:49 PM
Jul 2018

It is without question, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

So much beauty, history, great food!

Have a wonderful tenure there and do take (and share!) pics!

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)
6. What a great anniversary present!
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 03:56 PM
Jul 2018

Paris is a wonderful assignment for you both. I know that you'll make the most of your time there. It seems long off, but April in Paris is gorgeous -- especially the second half since it can start out gray and chilly.

Congratulations.

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
12. I remember the beautiful pictures...
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 01:15 PM
Jul 2018

can't believe it's been that long ago! Wow.

Others have already asked about the monkeys so I won't go there. But I hope you will post from Paris! That's exciting.

Good to see you again.

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