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On our way to Paris, we had a stopover in Detroit. The terminal is pretty big and had a train to take you from one end to the other. And we were really bored. Beautiful sunset though.
Date: 08/14/2004
On our way to Paris, we had a stopover in Detroit. The terminal is pretty big and had a train to take you from one end to the other. And we were really bored. Beautiful sunset though.
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After we got off the plane, we checked into our hotel, showered, and went out to see the sights. We got off the metro and weren't sure which way to go. Just walk towards the pointy thing.
Date: 08/15/2004
After we got off the plane, we checked into our hotel, showered, and went out to see the sights. We got off the metro and weren't sure which way to go. Just walk towards the pointy thing.
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There it is. It is very impressive and beautiful.
Date: 08/15/2004
There it is. It is very impressive and beautiful.
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The view from the 2nd platform is impressive.
Date: 08/15/2004
The view from the 2nd platform is impressive.
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We discovered crepes! America has hotdog stands, the French have crepe stands. Maybe they are more civilized. They were so good. This is me enjoying a banana chocolate crepe. YUM.
Date: 08/15/2004
We discovered crepes! America has hotdog stands, the French have crepe stands. Maybe they are more civilized. They were so good. This is me enjoying a banana chocolate crepe. YUM.
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Americans in Paris. Yay! We've had our picture taken together. Now we can go to the hotel and sleep.
Date: 08/15/2004
Americans in Paris. Yay! We've had our picture taken together. Now we can go to the hotel and sleep.
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Paris Day 2: First stop Notre Dame. Wait, I need to put on my lipgloss before I have my picture taken.
Date: 08/16/2004
Paris Day 2: First stop Notre Dame. Wait, I need to put on my lipgloss before I have my picture taken.
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Now isn't it a good thing I put my lip gloss on? Still Notre Dame. It's amazing. How did it get built without, I don't know, a CRANE?
Date: 08/16/2004
Now isn't it a good thing I put my lip gloss on? Still Notre Dame. It's amazing. How did it get built without, I don't know, a CRANE?
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I lit a candle for my Grandma Young, the most devout Catholic I know.
Date: 08/16/2004
I lit a candle for my Grandma Young, the most devout Catholic I know.
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This is one of the more impressive stained glass windows. It's so big. The picture just doesn't do it justice.
Date: 08/16/2004
This is one of the more impressive stained glass windows. It's so big. The picture just doesn't do it justice.
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I know this is dark but with the chandeliers, the stained glass in the background, the pillars... I like it.
Date: 08/16/2004
I know this is dark but with the chandeliers, the stained glass in the background, the pillars... I like it.
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Flying buttresses. The view of the back of the church.
Date: 08/16/2004
Flying buttresses. The view of the back of the church.
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There's a rose garden behind the church. I put this photo in becuase it's lighter and the flowers are a nice touch. But the flying buttresses look better in the previous picture.
Date: 08/16/2004
There's a rose garden behind the church. I put this photo in becuase it's lighter and the flowers are a nice touch. But the flying buttresses look better in the previous picture.
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Notre Dame. From the side. It's huge and amazing.
Date: 08/17/2004
Notre Dame. From the side. It's huge and amazing.
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From Notre Dame, we walked up the street to Marais, the oldest part of Paris. I love all the little alley streets with great shops!
Date: 08/16/2004
From Notre Dame, we walked up the street to Marais, the oldest part of Paris. I love all the little alley streets with great shops!
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From Marais, we walked to the Bastille.
Date: 08/16/2004
From Marais, we walked to the Bastille.
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This is the July Pole, where the Bastille used to be.
Date: 08/16/2004
This is the July Pole, where the Bastille used to be.
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From the Bastille we walked to Place des Vosges, a square surrounded by mansions in red brick. Victor Hugo lived in one and wrote part of Les Mis there. (We came back the next day when the Victor Hugo museum was open).
Date: 08/16/2004
From the Bastille we walked to Place des Vosges, a square surrounded by mansions in red brick. Victor Hugo lived in one and wrote part of Les Mis there. (We came back the next day when the Victor Hugo museum was open).
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From Place des Vosges we took the metro to the Arc d'Triumph.
Date: 08/16/2004
From Place des Vosges we took the metro to the Arc d'Triumph.
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This is the view if you look up the Arc.
Date: 08/16/2004
This is the view if you look up the Arc.
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Then we walked on the Champs'Elysees. The shopping... Bill bought a bowtie in one of the stores as his old one met an unfortunate demise in the mouth of a certain canine.
Date: 08/16/2004
Then we walked on the Champs'Elysees. The shopping... Bill bought a bowtie in one of the stores as his old one met an unfortunate demise in the mouth of a certain canine.
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Cartier. Wow. We ran away before the security guard could arrest us. We'd already been to the Bastille.
Date: 08/16/2004
Cartier. Wow. We ran away before the security guard could arrest us. We'd already been to the Bastille.
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Paris Day 2: One of the many cute streets we walked on. We stopped at Paul's on the corner for our trois croissants. We stopped at the market for OJ and fruit.
Date: 08/17/2004
Paris Day 2: One of the many cute streets we walked on. We stopped at Paul's on the corner for our trois croissants. We stopped at the market for OJ and fruit.
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We'd take our breakfast picnic and find a cute park to sit and eat.
Date: 08/17/2004
We'd take our breakfast picnic and find a cute park to sit and eat.
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We walked all over on Tuesday. In the afternoon we ended up at the Victor Hugo museum. This is the view from the mansion.
Date: 08/17/2004
We walked all over on Tuesday. In the afternoon we ended up at the Victor Hugo museum. This is the view from the mansion.
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Obviously Victor Hugo is a writer. But he was also an artist. He did the picture and the frame.
Date: 08/17/2004
Obviously Victor Hugo is a writer. But he was also an artist. He did the picture and the frame.
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As we were leaving the museum, we walked through the park and saw people setting up for some type of movie shoot. But our feet were hurting and we needed a glass of wine to dull the pain so we didn't stick around.
Date: 08/17/2004
As we were leaving the museum, we walked through the park and saw people setting up for some type of movie shoot. But our feet were hurting and we needed a glass of wine to dull the pain so we didn't stick around.
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After our glass of wine, which we drank in an outdoor cafe, we walked past Notre Dame on the way to our hotel. Right by the church were these impressive rollerbladers. They did tricks around the cups.
Date: 08/17/2004
After our glass of wine, which we drank in an outdoor cafe, we walked past Notre Dame on the way to our hotel. Right by the church were these impressive rollerbladers. They did tricks around the cups.
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Still on our way to the hotel. We met up with some WWF-France employees. They thought I was crazy but readily agreed to have their picture taken with a WWF-US employee. I think they solicit members on the street, or do petitions (more like what Greenpe
Date: 08/17/2004
Still on our way to the hotel. We met up with some WWF-France employees. They thought I was crazy but readily agreed to have their picture taken with a WWF-US employee. I think they solicit members on the street, or do petitions (more like what Greenpeace does here in the US).
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Paris Day 3: Our day of museums. We started off at the Musee de Orsay. The museum used to be a train station. In addition to the incredible art, the building is also a sight.
Date: 08/18/2004
Paris Day 3: Our day of museums. We started off at the Musee de Orsay. The museum used to be a train station. In addition to the incredible art, the building is also a sight.
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A Renoir. It was amazing to see the originals.
Date: 08/18/2004
A Renoir. It was amazing to see the originals.
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Monet is my favorite. If I look serious it's because I am in an art museum. Actually, I think I'm a little irritated because Bill could have told me my hair was a little too poofy.
Date: 08/18/2004
Monet is my favorite. If I look serious it's because I am in an art museum. Actually, I think I'm a little irritated because Bill could have told me my hair was a little too poofy.
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The Louvre. We reenacted the Davinci Code for the rest of the day.
Date: 08/17/2004
The Louvre. We reenacted the Davinci Code for the rest of the day.
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My artisitic photo. Notice the reflection. I also like the contrast of modern and old.
Date: 08/17/2004
My artisitic photo. Notice the reflection. I also like the contrast of modern and old.
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Bill taking of me being a shutterbug. We took about a thousand pictures. Thank heavens for digital photography.
Date: 08/17/2004
Bill taking of me being a shutterbug. We took about a thousand pictures. Thank heavens for digital photography.
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I am a sick American in Paris. I caught a bad cold. But I was a trooper and pushed through. Bill's aching feet kept my mind off my cold. He complained way more than I did and I was sick. We walked about 5 miles a day and we weren't wearing sneakers.
Date: 08/18/2004
I am a sick American in Paris. I caught a bad cold. But I was a trooper and pushed through. Bill's aching feet kept my mind off my cold. He complained way more than I did and I was sick. We walked about 5 miles a day and we weren't wearing sneakers. Cry me a river...
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How do I get to Winged Victory. This map is too confusing.
Date: 08/18/2004
How do I get to Winged Victory. This map is too confusing.
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Louvre Stop 2: Winged Victory. This is when I discovered I really liked sculpture. This is my favorite, by far.
Date: 08/18/2004
Louvre Stop 2: Winged Victory. This is when I discovered I really liked sculpture. This is my favorite, by far.
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Mooooo. They herded us through the Mona Lisa. The staff did a good job of keeping the cattle prods hidden.
Date: 08/18/2004
Mooooo. They herded us through the Mona Lisa. The staff did a good job of keeping the cattle prods hidden.
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Another sculpture. Aphrodite and something. Does anyone read these captions anyway?
Date: 08/18/2004
Another sculpture. Aphrodite and something. Does anyone read these captions anyway?
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Wrestling for my wrestler. As an aside, go USA with a gold in freestyle wresting!
Date: 08/18/2004
Wrestling for my wrestler. As an aside, go USA with a gold in freestyle wresting!
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Inside the Louvre. Again the contrast of old and new.
Date: 08/18/2004
Inside the Louvre. Again the contrast of old and new.
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A segway tour of Paris. I think they're wearing helmets after Bush took a header off one. They seem to be doing okay though.
Date: 08/18/2004
A segway tour of Paris. I think they're wearing helmets after Bush took a header off one. They seem to be doing okay though.
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The Thinker. Since I decided I liked sculpture, we hiked to the Rodin museum. On our way we got caught in a rainstorm so we stopped at a fruit market and got these huge grapes. They were 2 - 3 times the size of grapes I've eaten here. We ate them unde
Date: 08/18/2004
The Thinker. Since I decided I liked sculpture, we hiked to the Rodin museum. On our way we got caught in a rainstorm so we stopped at a fruit market and got these huge grapes. They were 2 - 3 times the size of grapes I've eaten here. We ate them under an awning, waiting for the rain to stop. Excellent grapes.
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This might be my second favorite sculpture. And I don't even know it's name! (And the travel book is 2 floors away so I won't be learning it now either.)
Date: 08/18/2004
This might be my second favorite sculpture. And I don't even know it's name! (And the travel book is 2 floors away so I won't be learning it now either.)
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Hotel Le Clement. My hairstylist recommended it and I would too. Excellent location.
Date: 08/17/2004
Hotel Le Clement. My hairstylist recommended it and I would too. Excellent location.
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The elevator in the hotel was a little small. When we checked in only one of us fit with half the luggage. We usually walked up the 5 flights of stairs but with my cold...
Date: 08/17/2004
The elevator in the hotel was a little small. When we checked in only one of us fit with half the luggage. We usually walked up the 5 flights of stairs but with my cold...
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The room gave us an opportunity to improve our dance skills in preparation for the wedding. We didn't spend much time in the room so we didn't care.
Date: 08/17/2004
The room gave us an opportunity to improve our dance skills in preparation for the wedding. We didn't spend much time in the room so we didn't care.
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The Mediterranean. Again, wow. I'm hanging out of the car to get this picture. I couldn't believe how beautiful and clean the water was/is.
Date: 08/19/2004
The Mediterranean. Again, wow. I'm hanging out of the car to get this picture. I couldn't believe how beautiful and clean the water was/is.
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Still the view from our hotel balcony. We love the orange roofs.
Date: 08/19/2004
Still the view from our hotel balcony. We love the orange roofs.
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Bill is going to kill me for putting in this picture, but this is how we did dinner. We'd pick up our food and wine (or Coke) and eat and enjoy the view. After walking for 8-9 hours, it was the perfect way to end the day.
Date: 08/20/2004
Bill is going to kill me for putting in this picture, but this is how we did dinner. We'd pick up our food and wine (or Coke) and eat and enjoy the view. After walking for 8-9 hours, it was the perfect way to end the day.
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On our first full day in the French Riviera, we drove to Menton, almost on the Italy border.
Date: 08/20/2004
On our first full day in the French Riviera, we drove to Menton, almost on the Italy border.
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I thought this was cool with the street and the mountains... Still Menton.
Date: 08/20/2004
I thought this was cool with the street and the mountains... Still Menton.
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Pierce, where are you 007? I know one of the yachts belongs to Mr. Brosnan; I just know it. This is Monaco. The Palace is up on the rock.
Date: 08/20/2004
Pierce, where are you 007? I know one of the yachts belongs to Mr. Brosnan; I just know it. This is Monaco. The Palace is up on the rock.
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We parted up by Monte Carlo and this is the view of the rest of the port which was cut off in the previous picture.
Date: 08/20/2004
We parted up by Monte Carlo and this is the view of the rest of the port which was cut off in the previous picture.
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So the Palace is built on a rock. Enjoy the stairs.
Date: 08/20/2004
So the Palace is built on a rock. Enjoy the stairs.
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Almost there. This is the view of the port. This looks towards where we parked and where we took the first two pictures.
Date: 08/20/2004
Almost there. This is the view of the port. This looks towards where we parked and where we took the first two pictures.
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Getting closer. Stairs, ramps... It had better be worth it.
Date: 08/20/2004
Getting closer. Stairs, ramps... It had better be worth it.
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There's the guard in front of the palace.
Date: 08/20/2004
There's the guard in front of the palace.
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We sent a couple of postcards from Monaco and felt the need to capture the moment.
Date: 08/20/2004
We sent a couple of postcards from Monaco and felt the need to capture the moment.
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This is the church where I channeled Grace Kelly. She ways I have a future in the movies. This is where she was married and is buried.
Date: 08/20/2004
This is the church where I channeled Grace Kelly. She ways I have a future in the movies. This is where she was married and is buried.
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Virgin Mary with the candles. I thought it was pretty.
Date: 08/20/2004
Virgin Mary with the candles. I thought it was pretty.
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Grace Kelly's grave. Notice the engraving on the bottom of the photo - the crest. Each of the royals have slightly different crests. It was cool.
Date: 08/20/2004
Grace Kelly's grave. Notice the engraving on the bottom of the photo - the crest. Each of the royals have slightly different crests. It was cool.
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The altar. You can see it's a semi-circle. The graves are on the outside of the pillars, around the semi-circle.
Date: 08/20/2004
The altar. You can see it's a semi-circle. The graves are on the outside of the pillars, around the semi-circle.
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This is the patron saint of educators. I lit two candles for my mom. She's starting a new school...
Date: 08/20/2004
This is the patron saint of educators. I lit two candles for my mom. She's starting a new school...
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After the church we walked around some more. Bill's blotting - he was a little sweaty.
Date: 08/20/2004
After the church we walked around some more. Bill's blotting - he was a little sweaty.
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This designer was in Instyle. The dress was amazing.
Date: 08/20/2004
This designer was in Instyle. The dress was amazing.
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In case you haven't been paying attention, this is the port.
Date: 08/20/2004
In case you haven't been paying attention, this is the port.
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We were walking out of a casino in Monte Carlo and up pulls this Lamborghini. Too cool. It wasn't Pierce though. Damn.
Date: 08/20/2004
We were walking out of a casino in Monte Carlo and up pulls this Lamborghini. Too cool. It wasn't Pierce though. Damn.
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I think this is THE casino in Monte Carlo.
Date: 08/20/2004
I think this is THE casino in Monte Carlo.
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There was this really bad forest fire on the other side of the mountain. Water planes were flying in to help. We could watch the planes fill up from our balcony, they would dive into the water, just enough to fill up and then head back. There were abou
Date: 08/20/2004
There was this really bad forest fire on the other side of the mountain. Water planes were flying in to help. We could watch the planes fill up from our balcony, they would dive into the water, just enough to fill up and then head back. There were about 6 planes and they made these circles for about 4 hours.
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I rented an apartment in the lower building for my annual beach week with Mom.
Date: 08/20/2004
I rented an apartment in the lower building for my annual beach week with Mom.
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Saturday, the day of the wedding, we decided we just wanted to relax. So we paid to sit at this private beach. It was very relaxing. The water was great. But getting in and out of the water was an ordeal. Stupid rock beaches.
Date: 08/21/2004
Saturday, the day of the wedding, we decided we just wanted to relax. So we paid to sit at this private beach. It was very relaxing. The water was great. But getting in and out of the water was an ordeal. Stupid rock beaches.
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The real reason we're in France. Vik and Helene's wedding. The sun is setting in the background.
Date: 08/21/2004
The real reason we're in France. Vik and Helene's wedding. The sun is setting in the background.
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The wedding was held in a beautiful private garden. Gorgeous setting.
Date: 08/21/2004
The wedding was held in a beautiful private garden. Gorgeous setting.
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This is such a great idea. Everyone signed the plate and they will display it. Love this!
Date: 08/21/2004
This is such a great idea. Everyone signed the plate and they will display it. Love this!
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Bunch of Penn Alums: Jerry, Vik, Mike, and Bill.
Date: 08/21/2004
Bunch of Penn Alums: Jerry, Vik, Mike, and Bill.
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Bill and Jerry. They haven't seen each other since Sophomore year at Penn and are reunited!
Date: 08/21/2004
Bill and Jerry. They haven't seen each other since Sophomore year at Penn and are reunited!
