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Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/04/2019 12:58 PM
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Having a wonderful time in Nice… But today not so much!
The plan was to go by train from Nice to Menton and enjoy a beautiful day! Then to Monaco to see the boats and maybe play a little roulette. When boarding the train in Menton to Monaco a man blocked the door as it was closing there was pushing from some young people. Our friend went to the floor, and my wife got slammed into the door and is now bruised on the leg. While helping the ladies up the man disappeared and so did my wallet.
As soon as the train started, I reached to my front pocket and felt that my point and shoot camera lens was extended and my wallet was gone!
The credit cards have been cancelled and 250 euros gone, but life is still good!
I would have rather donated my money to Prince Rainier in a Monaco Casino… but atlas some slim bag in Menton.
Last edited by TomB; 10/04/2019 01:21 PM.
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/04/2019 01:35 PM
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Sorry to hear that. We spent a month in France back in May and June without any problems. That included a couple of nights in Marseille which has a bit of a reputation for pick pockets but all went well.
Hopefully that's the end of your problems and you can enjoy the rest of your trip.
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/04/2019 03:52 PM
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All good!
Pain in the butt Will not allow it to ruin our trip!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/04/2019 05:50 PM
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Sorry to hear that. Hope the rest of your trip is trouble free!
Carol Hill
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/05/2019 03:17 AM
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I think it was damn Menton getting me back from the grave. 🤔
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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Tom--you know what, that's what I was thinking last night!! Some kinda retribution from beyond!! Hey, BTW, happy birthday!!!!
Carol Hill
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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10/09/2019 12:12 PM
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Well back in the USA
All the illegal pulls on credit and debit card have been restored by the bank! 😊😊😊 New health card in the mail!
Now sitting in the dreaded Divison of Motor Vehicles line to get my driver's permit replaced. Oh well time solves everything.
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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Tom--Looking forward to hearing the GOOD parts of your trip! Hope everyone is physically fine after the incident.
Carol Hill
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Re: Fast fingers in the Riviera
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Carol - I will definitely get something uploaded soon! And there was lots of GOOD parts, and some Excellent! Beerman - I will definitely chronical what I learned through the incident and what you need to do QUICKLY! I learned a lot! I have always considered myself a seasoned traveler since I have been doing it since 1972 and have worked in Europe and Caribbean. Bottom line - if the pros come after you they will win. I will not start on my report until next week. Priority one is preparing for a wine presentation I will be doing on Friday for 40 people. I had finished the presentation before we left, but now I have to remember what I put together. I am pouring six Spanish wines (2 of each region) The topic is 3 Names (Tinto de Rioja, Tinta del País, and Tinto Fino), 3 Regions (Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Toro) One Grape - Tempranillo So before I can think about France, I need to get my head in Spain. Keep yours coming!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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