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The Lake District is breathtaking in its beauty. Enjoy!

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Between you and Rebecca, I’m primed for some English countryside

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Jun 25, 2023Liked by Tom Pendergast

Zoom, Zoom! Bon voyage! Gute Reise! Have a great time!

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Sounds amazing Tom, especially the race tracks! I’ve been to Sonoma but not the ones in Europe wow what a dream. Make sure to have lots of pics taken! And say hello to Paris pour moi ♥️🇫🇷

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Merci! The track driving part is going to be a ball.

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Jun 25, 2023Liked by Tom Pendergast

God speed

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Happy trails to you, Tom. 🥂💛

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Thanks so much--you’ll get pics

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Have a great time. Race well and enjoy the croissants!

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The croissants! Many will be eaten.

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Awesome, Tom! It sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm sure it will be great to unplug. We, too, are leaving shortly here for vacation and I look forward to the disconnect.

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Have fun. I am envious of your circuit on the Nürnbergring!

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I’ll tell you all about it.

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Have fun, Tom!

...and thanks for the definition of flâneur. I've always been one, but never knew there was a name for it. (I find that, when in Paris, a pain au chocolate is a great kick-off for a day of flâneuriating...)

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I know, I’ve always been one too. That and a bricoleur!

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The only thing I really bricolage is words -- never been a big "working with my hands" guy. At least, if I don't have to...! lol

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Enjoy your time!

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Sounds wonderful! Enjoy the break!

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Have a wonderful vacation and safe travels! What an incredible experience you and Sara have teed up.

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Thanks Bryn

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Enjoy the trip, mate! It's a hot one over here. I left Northern France a few days ago, was already sleepless night hot. Even hotter here in Southern Spain, but at least there's air conditioning!

Looking forward to pics and write-up of your adventures.

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And I think we’re going to go right through Reims when we drive from Nurburg to Paris ... ah well.

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Not a lot worth seeing in Reims to be honest. Cathedral, if you like that sort of thing. Pommery Champagne house maybe worth a visit. That's about it really. Ah no, there's also the museum of the surrender, I guess that's the English name, the place where the Nazis signed their surrender to end WW2 in Europe. The allies war room was there. It's a cool little museum, check that out if you get the chance.

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Do I seem like a cathedral guy to you Kris? 😉

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Thought you Americans loved all that stuff!

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This sounds amazing! I inspire to be a flaneur also!

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Have a fabulous trip! Bon voyage! Gute Fahrt! Looking forward to reading all about it!

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You’ve enticed me with your descriptions of the Lake District; I can’t wait.

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You won't be disappointed! 🙌

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