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11.08.2011, 21:52
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Can we go by car?  please do not throw bricks at me | | The following 2 users would like to thank Angela-74 for this useful post: | |
11.08.2011, 21:57
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Sure! We can meet at the market around 10:45. From there, we can walk to the coffee bar (en route to Geant) and then to Geant. So you could park at Geant and walk to the market (and back) from there.
Or if you're really lazy and enjoy parking, you can drive to the market, then to the coffee bar and then to Geant.
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11.08.2011, 22:05
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YAY let me talk to husband, it seems there is some work done in our neighborhood so not sure we will be able to use the car but I will do my very best yay!!!
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11.08.2011, 22:26
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Yay!!! . |
11.08.2011, 22:31
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Angela, I could lend you one bike for the day, if you want.
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11.08.2011, 22:40
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| Quote: | |  | | | Angela, I could lend you one bike for the day, if you want. | | | | | 
SOrry Biff that was cute...
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11.08.2011, 22:51
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I guess that means Angela doesn't ride a bike.
Biff - I'll get you some spinach (we can split a kilo) and maybe the bread too!
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12.08.2011, 08:58
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We were thinking of going shopping in St Louis on Saturday too but we usually walk over and bus back - can carry more food than on the bikes. WE haven't been to the market before - is it better than the Basel market?
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12.08.2011, 09:04
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| Quote: | | | | | We were thinking of going shopping in St Louis on Saturday too but we usually walk over and bus back - can carry more food than on the bikes. WE haven't been to the market before - is it better than the Basel market? | | | | | I am guessing that it is a lot cheaper? Correct me if Im wrong Adrian!
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12.08.2011, 10:42
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Bigger (i.e. more stalls), all local produce, and much cheaper. Cheaper that the Swiss supermarkets. In fact, it's even cheaper than the German and French supermarkets for most fruit and veg.
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12.08.2011, 10:53
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| Quote: | | | | | We were thinking of going shopping in St Louis on Saturday too but we usually walk over and bus back - can carry more food than on the bikes. WE haven't been to the market before - is it better than the Basel market? | | | | | Errmmm... yes.
The biggest differences you'll see on the "olives", meat (of course) and pasta stalls - one can actually afford the fresh pasta on a wages less than 120 k CHF pa.
Can't go - daughter's birthday party...
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12.08.2011, 11:18
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Where is this Farmers' market?
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12.08.2011, 11:32
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12.08.2011, 12:18
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but about which crossroads the thread is talking about?
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12.08.2011, 12:49
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We're definitely coming but will walk over so can meet at the Market at 10:45. We'll be the bewildered middle aged couple salivating at all the goodies 
I think we've seen the market grounds - but got there about 2pm when it was long gone - turn right where you would turn left for Geant?
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12.08.2011, 12:56
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| Quote: | | | | | Errmmm... yes.
The biggest differences you'll see on the "olives", meat (of course) and pasta stalls - one can actually affort the fresh pasta on a wages less than 120 k CHF pa.
Can't go - daughter's birthday party... | | | | | I did think that the fresh pasta at the Basel Market was absurdly priced - I'll look forward to checking it out in France. I usually make my own ravioli and tortellini but prefer to make it in bulk and freeze it - but now my freezer here is so tiny.
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12.08.2011, 13:04
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I might see you there, we usually go to the market after dog school that finishes at 10. We'll be the ones with 2 big dogs.
Angela, for parking, turn right to Rue du Temple, drive past the market and after the second crossing (rue de Synagogue) there is a bit bigger parking place, usually some space there.
Susy yes, check on the map, it's Rue de Huningue you want, market is at Pl de l'Europe. And indeed, they usually pack up around noon.
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12.08.2011, 13:06
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| Quote: | | | | | We're definitely coming but will walk over so can meet at the Market at 10:45. We'll be the bewildered middle aged couple salivating at all the goodies
I think we've seen the market grounds - but got there about 2pm when it was long gone - turn right where you would turn left for Geant? | | | | | Yep, right instead of left. The market shuts around 12 or 1 (depending on the weather, how lazy the French feel that week, what the moon is doing etc.).
I'll give my mobile number (probably cheaper to text as most phones will be roaming on a French network) in case we don't spot each other. I'll be the non-bewindered middle aged singleton on a bike salivating at all the goodies.
Oh, and yes, coffee with cake. Definitely.
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12.08.2011, 13:27
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| Quote: | | | | | And indeed, they usually pack up around noon. | | | | | Definetly I will miss it!
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