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that is a beautiful gravestone
These are fabulous photographs. Love seeing you with your son. You are the essence of Venus.
The hotel where Verlaine shot Rimbaud! What a great photo. And the grave of Wittgenstein--- also poignant, yet beautiful. You are eternally cool, Patti.💖💖
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Thank you Patti! Beautiful. I am so glad you are on the move!
Patti, Your power trio is love to the core. May you have safe and joyful travels on and off stage. If it inspires you to speak on the band dynamics from a female perspective, so be it. The guitar playing by you son is true, pure and heroic.
Patti was Wittgenstein a philosopher or an architect? I guess I’m asking at the end of his life…and I always thought his work was more Art Deco as opposed to Bauhaus on the exterior. Regards.
Some funky ass pants! love ‘em!
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Hello, no audio for me either. Nice photos.
Love and gratitude
Hi Thanks for pictures ! Could Not get Audio to work tho.. ?
I love the photos, the wildflower go on forever. You and your son, 2 peas in a pod.
I spent a few hours reading, and reading about Verlaine and Rimbaud. You’re a wonderful resource, Patti. Thank you.
Lisa in the desert.
Great photos but unfortunately can’t hear your wonderful voice 🙏
Me neither??! What´s wrong?
I guess only in Belgium would they comemorate the hotel (and date) where Verlaine shot Rimbaud...
Loved the homage to John Cage!
Ha! A couple of minutes short however! Still, we just have to open our ears and Cage is everywhere...
Such lovely photos! Thank you for always inspiring. Rimbaud in the air!
Fantastic photos❤️
Love these. Travelling via your posts. Thank you for your generosity xx
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Jackson has his father’s smile.
And chops!
I can’t hear anything... pictures are great... you always so ... you! cool! Thank you for sharing...
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wow
I can't hear anything either, Darn! Enjoying the pictures. though
The audio isn’t working for me, glad it’s not just me. The pictures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
I feel so ashamed that a transatlantic flight wipes me out for 36 hours and look at you go go go and perform every night on top of it AND write and speak to us. It's like you are solar and lunar powered.
Your trousers in the first photo are so cool. Absolute style icon!
Wonderful to see you all. Happy travels.
Great group pict, love seeing Wittgenstein’s gravestone which I may not have gotten to see otherwise thank you!
What wonderful photographs.
safe travels, looks like a wonderful tour so far. Nice to see Jackson.
Wonderful images! Love them all . . .
Grace
If the audio didn’t work i was just saying I would send more pictures soon and that they related to the last written post. Sorry.
I just wanted to comment on it! 👂 😃 Great photos!!!! Am glad you are on tour. Happy days, with NO Stress - or just a dash of it, for good measure. 😉♥️
the pictures are great. Glad you enjoyed Brussels, beautiful town.
It didn’t, but the pictures spoke a million words. Thank you so much, and congratulations on being back on the road, doing the work you Iove. The energy is so strong that it reaches even those who can’t physically come along.
In song!
Robin
Great pics Patti!!
Some nice pics. Thanks😊
I could not hear any message, short thought it seemed it was going to be .. but thanks anyway
Tried a couple times!
the significant message is on the other email
G'day from downunder 🙃☕🌈 and such a delight to see pictures from far away. Got a glimpse on you tube of your last show inspiring and hopeful to see such a crowd young and old made me laugh. Keep safe Patti and quartet. 🙃☕🌈
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN' GREAT ONE!
Hi Patti,
The audio is not working.
Great photos though!
Nice to see the photos on this rainy Ohio day!
Thanks for this Patti, I can't get the audio to work either. Loved the wildflower shots. Did you get the honey at Bearded Theory? Random glamorous woman said 'I'll get my assistant' (or was it sister, we wondered. Was she even talking to us?) She was. And she did come back, with another woman who was suspicious that the honey might contain illegal substances. But she took it anyway.
On a gloomy day in Quebec these make me soooo happy.
Snazzy trousers, Patti! You been shopping for threads with Jay Dee?
Thank you for sending us the photos, those pants are terrific and the photos are just lovely!
Thank you Patti. Lots of love to you and your band.Xx
Love the band pic!
Love the pictures esp. Wildflowers and you with wild pants... très cool !
I‘m so happy to see you this thursday🌿✨
Have just been tested Covid+. Reading you will comfort me 🙏🎶🌿🌸
I noticed people closer to me have caught recently….daughter (at PA school), good friend who works at hospital)….it looks like another wave….the kind you don’t want to catch! Stay safe and don’t let down your guard down. Masks still very effective.
I hope your case is a mild one and passes quickly. I was fortunate enough that, when I caught it, that's what happened. Sending good thoughts your way. Let us know how it's going for you. Take good care.
Hope so too… Thanks for kind thoughts and will let you know 🌿🌿
I’m sorry. Take care of yourself. Hydrate and do deep breathing. Take as many steamy showers as you have the energy to and force yourself to cough in the shower, even if it hurts some. The steam and coughing will help to clear (or keep clear) your lungs. Wishing you a swift recovery.
Thank you so much, Robin. I will exactly do so (in my part of France, close to Paris). So grateful
Of course, Martheen. Take care.
Warmly,
Robin
Thanks Patti 🖤 What a tour🙏🏼
I just finished your wonderful Tour Diary 2 when these photos popped up in my inbox. I can't get the audio to work but the pictures speak a thousand words. Love your pants in the group shot... the power trio and singer. So many beautiful places from the wildflowers to the city hall. And what an amazing thing to stand next to Wittgenstein's grave or to be on the actual spot where Verlaine shot Rimbaud. The air must just be alive with the spirits of the past. Thanks for doing this on top of touring, Patti. I can't tell you how much it's appreciated.
I said the same about the pictures having not even seen your comment. And I agree about the pants and the awesomeness of standing next to Wittgenstein’s grave and the actual spot where Verlaine shot Rimbaud.
The audio isn't working for me either.
The woman who defines cool…
The meadows near King's College in Cambridge, so elegant and romantic in a literary way. Thank you Patti.
Thank you, Patti 🎈