Who is this lovely couple, you might ask? It's Nancy and Joe Sotham from Canada.; how they came to be in our apartment is a serendipitous tale.
It all started when a Canadian woman named Melissa Geddes stumbled upon my blog. Melissa, who lives in a small town near Vancouver, sent email saying she was going to tell her friends about Paris Parfait.
During the course of the Postcard Project, I was contacted by another reader, Colleen Moberg, also Canadian. At some point, a third reader - Nancy Sotham - emailed, saying she enjoyed my blog and asked to be included in the Postcard Project. Nancy later wrote again, saying she and her husband were bringing their children to France for six weeks this summer and hoped we might meet. I responded, suggesting we have lunch.
Meanwhile, Colleen (or was it Melissa?) emailed me, saying something to the effect that she understood Nancy and I would be meeting in Paris; that Nancy was her friend and a very charming and interesting woman. Still, I didn't get the connection, as each of the three women's addresses provided for the Postcard Project were in different areas. Turns out they all live in the same town of Squamish, in different neighbourhoods that kept their unique names. And each of the three women belongs to the same book club, which meets monthly. It is hoped that someday they'll be reading my book!
On Sunday, David and I spent a lovely afternoon with Nancy and Joe. As we were just back from England and they were returning to Canada the next day, luckily, we were able to squeeze in a visit. We had so much fun, before we knew it, it was nearly 7 p.m. and our new friends had to leave. No doubt, our paths will cross again. Meeting Nancy and Joe is yet another example of the myriad benefits of blogging. Thank you, Melissa, for spreading the word about Paris Parfait!
Hi Tara,
love reading your blogs and all the wonderful stories from people all over the world. It's amazing how the internet brings people together.
Posted by: Jessica | 08 July 2008 at 20:02
Hi Tara,
I'm in lovely Paris at the moment, keeping my eyes peeled for you in the shops & streets!
Funny how all of your British Columbia groupies are all descending on you...Thanks for the tip on Agape Deco, had a fabulous snoop around today!
Bridget
from Vancouver, BC
Posted by: Bridget | 08 September 2007 at 20:56
We were fortunate enough to have Joe and Nancy over for dinner on Saturday night. They were telling us the adventures of their trip to France and how lovely it was to meet with you on their last day. Thank you for letting us peak into Paris with your blog.
Posted by: Colleen Moberg | 04 September 2007 at 04:26
Hi Tara,
What a riot to come home from my vacation and see our dear friends Nancy and Joe sitting on your couch. We really are living in a very small world. The Squamish Literary Society ( our book club ) would be thrilled to read the book when it is hot off the presses.
Melissa Geddes
Posted by: melissa geddes | 03 September 2007 at 01:01
It's so fine how we are making connections all over the world. I loved your post today as it reminded me of all the lovely meet-up I've been able to share as well. Now if only I could just get to Paris again.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 31 August 2007 at 16:02
Neat! Small world, maybe that will be me in just a few short weeks, Tara :)
xoxo
Robin
Posted by: My Melange | 31 August 2007 at 13:23
Blog's world is so small and so friendly !!!
So great you were abble to meet there . As we don't live very far away form each other I hope one day we will meet in the south of France or may be in Paris ...
Posted by: Mélanie | 31 August 2007 at 12:33
What a small world it is, after all! How fun to meet up with blogging pals. xoxo
Posted by: tinker | 31 August 2007 at 11:20
the amazing blog world!! just stunning meeting people you would have never known, sitting in your living room chatting along like old friends. crazy ;))
Posted by: marita | 31 August 2007 at 09:20
Tara, book??? What book??? Do I have to read back to get what you are referring to? I will read your book! Point me in the right direction to find it!
Glad you enjoyed your visitors from Squamish. Squamish is the most picturesque place, we took Olivia there when she was three. She still remembers it! I love that highway that snakes up and down the cost there beside the Pacific...my camera didn't get a break that trip!!!
Wow, you must have really enjoyed that. So happy you met yet another fellow blogger. I am lined up behind a few to meet you! Was talking with my husband today and we were saying if there is an aesthetics conference happening in Paris, we are going to book it! Keep your eyes and ears open for me. I'll use any excuse to go there!
xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 31 August 2007 at 04:49
Tara WELCOME Back from vacation!!
I am just catching up and WHAT you had Canadian visitors!!! WOW!!! It truly is a small world when we think that we sit at our blogs and meet people from across the ocean and someday have the opportunity to break bread with them!!
Shaking my head in awe!! This was wonderful news!!
I cannot wait!! wink! hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 31 August 2007 at 04:31
I had soooooo much catching up to do in my visit to my darling girl. YOU!!!! Oh my oh my!! So many wonderful photos and stories!!! I love it.. And serendipitous meetings indeed!!! xoxoxoxox (love the posts below to pieces!!!! and the hats, and, and, and...) xxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 31 August 2007 at 04:18
The world just gets smaller and smaller.
Oh. And I am dreadfully jealous. *raspberry*
;) OX
Posted by: Amber | 31 August 2007 at 03:36
Say, I'm a Canadian reader and I'll be in Paris next May . . . No invitation necessary, but I did recognize David Lebowitz this past May when we were eating at a brasserie he'd reviewed on his Paris foodie blog. Seemed to be a mortifying moment for my husband (he just dug himself further into his duck confit), but David himself handled my blog groupie enthusiasm very graciously -- invited me along on the tour he was leading (I was equally gracious and declined -- the others were paying guests!). So don't be surprised if you get hailed on the street next spring by an alert Canadian reader . . .
Posted by: materfamilias | 31 August 2007 at 00:57
oops..sorry about all those typos!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 31 August 2007 at 00:35
Wow! That is the coolest! What a great experience to meet a fellow blogger! I can't wait tl I AM sitting on your sfa..hee hee! ...actually one of my fellow bloggers is coming to stay with me next weekend! I sure hope the weather cools off for her visit! ..ps..I am loving my presents!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 31 August 2007 at 00:34
Oh what fun Tara sounds like you had a wonderful time!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 30 August 2007 at 23:11