Hôtel des ventes DROUOT

Claude and I walked through the auction house's exhibition rooms of their upcoming auction objets d'art: paintings, furniture, antiques; etc. Hôtel des ventes DROUOT is located in Paris' 9th arrondisement.

Later, we watched a nearby, live painting auction at ROSSINI Auction House. Madame le Commissaire Priseur said "Les enchères de ce tableau débutent avec une mise à prix de 60,000 EUR. 61,000 à ma droite....65,000 à ma gauche...71,000 devant moi.... 80,000 au fond de la salle. 80,000 une fois; 80,000 deux fois; 80,000 trois fois! Clac! J'adjuge le tableau pour 80,000 EUR à Monsieur MONTAND assis au fond de la salle." (The sale of this painting begins with a price of 60,000 Euros. 61,000 on my right; 65,000 on my left; 71,000 in front of me; 80,000 in the last row. 80,000 going once; 80,000 going twice; 80,000 going three times! Bang! Sold for 80,000 Euros to Mr. Montand sitting in the back row.)

Chers internautes parisiens; désolé d'empiéter sur votre territoire! Votre ami Leif, EAGAN daily photo

Près de la pyramide du Louvre

Everyone gathered at the pyramides of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday, 24. June to enjoy the fabulous, sunny weather and lively atmosphere. I was visiting French friends who live in a Paris suburb.

Chers internautes parisiens, désolé d'empiéter sur votre territoire! Votre ami Leif, EAGAN daily photo

Not counted?!

While in Birmingham last week, I witnessed this demonstration against the recent Iranian elections. Behind me were the crowds with flags and banners. This young man insisted on covering his face even as far away as England!

Where is our CDP blogger friend, Amir from Tehran?! He has not posted since June 17!

A work in progress

Take a look at this new house being built in Eagan. Houses here are mostly built of wood.

Eagan dog series #4

At Jensen Lake park, this mother watched her kids play on the playground equipment while her doggie relaxed on the grass.

Out of water

Walking near Eagan high school, I spotted this big boat floating above someone's driveway on a simple trailer. "Abra kadabra" - poff! With a little help, a simple photo turned FUNKY!!

G is for golf club

I snapped this golf club photo on an early Saturday morning. Foursomes were being called to tee off. Hit the GOLF ball long and straight! This club is situated along Cliff Road.

Shop or eat in "Town Center"

Whether you like eating Indian food at "Sambol" or need to pick up doggie biscuits at "Chuck & Don's" or have a desire for ice cream at "Cold Stone Creamery," Eagan's "Town Center" is the place to go! 

Frannie the Fed Ex lady

She delivers our office express packages with a smile wearing a variety of cool, funky glasses. But she's always in a hurry, hurry, hurry!! Zip, zip, zip! She has to go, go, go and deliver, deliver, deliver!

Frozen in the garden

This bronze statue of children dominates the landscaped area in the backyard of the Eagan Community Center. A local gardening club helps tend to the flowers and extracting the weeds!

Dream house series #3

This mansion like home was built on a former horse ranch.

Happy Birthday to "Rob the CDP blogger" in Barcelona!

Geeks for rent!

Got computer problems? Who ya gonna' call? The Eagan "Geek Squad!" For a fee, they'll drive to your house and solve your computer virus, worm or crash.

Remember the park rules . . . .

Please remember to follow the park rules when you visit our Eagan parks. Don't forget to pick up any "surprises" after your dog; noone wants to step in it!

F is for fire station

Eagan volunteer firefighters remind you to check your fire detectors in your home. The crabapple trees were blooming in our city!

The Pink Panther

Sheila Hittner, realtor and owner of the Hittner Group, zips around town in this fantastic pink mobile! The Pink Panther is on the prowl for beautiful homes to buy and sell! I'm not sure what her car ride fee is?? Want a house or a pink car ride > http://www.hittnergroup.com/

Girl scout tenting

My favorite Eagan girl scouts, a couple mothers and visiting sisters posed in front of their tent. Camp Sacajawea, a small camp within Dakota County Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan's largest park, boasts wonderful trails and beautiful nature.  Bears?  Hope not! 

Happy Birthday to me!

June 14 and America's "Flag Day" and MY birthday!  And my identical twin brother's birthday, too!  Happy Birthday, Luther!  

Some friends came over on Saturday evening, "Birthday Eve," for dinner, wine and cake outside on our patio. 

Blowing out the candles! The Eagan fire department prohibits more than 25 candles on a cake!  Right?

96?

Eagan High School seniors lined up and waited for their commencement procession with their black robed teachers on Friday afternoon.  Glad his number "96" matched his shoes!  Why "96"?

Goodbye to buses

As school ends for the year and summer vacation begins, we say farewell to the yellow school buses until September.  

Eagan dog series #3

Mollie the German hunting Weimaraner dog - it's all about you, babe! 

E is for E-words!

Snoopy and Woodstock are just inside the front door at the Eagan Community Center.

E is for eat, entertain, Eagan, easy, explore, events, enjoy, exciting, energy . . . . can you think of any others?

Pahl's periwinkle pots

Which one of these is not like the others? Does it appear that Pahl's pots will slide off the shelf? I love these flower pots but based on the price, I'll wait until next year!

Our Eagan mailman

Lee is our local mailman who brings us our office letters, bills, magazines, junk mail, etc.

Tangled up

Help!  I'm caught up in my neighbor's flowering tree across the street!

Candian geese crossing

Be careful when driving along Cliff Road!  These Canadian geese strutted across a busy street!

Showcase Eagan

On Thursday evening, the community gathered at the Eagan Civic Arena for the annual "Showcase Eagan."  Everyone could climb in the fire trucks, sit on the police motorcycles, see the huge snowplow trucks, visit the local club, church, or organization informational booths and enjoy a free hot dog dinner.  The weather couldn't have been better! 

My cart at Pahl's

We usually buy our Spring flowers at Pahl's Market in Apple Valley, a suburb located "next door" to Eagan.  They offer a great greenhouse brimming with flowers, perennials, etc.  Great lawn ornaments and POTs, too! 

My cart was fairly loaded and cost me $100.23 at the checkout.  Plants aren't cheap!

D is for ducks!

I knelt down along the water's edge and photographed this mother duck and her ducklings just after they escaped onto the water.

Ballerina with an attitude!

Ricka, Dicka & Flicka posed on the "red carpet" with their two older cousins.  Except for Miss yellow sunglasses, they all performed in their dance studio recitals in the Eagan High School auditorium.  Strike a pose - have some fun! Only the ballerina wore her costume for this paparazzi! 

10 Family feet!

City Daily Photo bloggers' June THEME DAY is FEET!

Mommy feet, Daddy feet and three daughters' feet.  Meet and greet fun, friendly, family feet not on a street!  But one pair doesn't match.  C'est la vie!  They're just feet! 


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