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Teresa Heinz Kerry Signs Historic November to January Lease on Versailles II, France
American Digest ^ | )ctober 12, 2004 | Gerard Van der Leun

Posted on 10/11/2004 8:05:37 PM PDT by vanderleun

Pour La Release Immediateness

DATELINE VERSAILLES: One day after Donald Rumsfeld made a surprise visit to Iraq, les tout France from Paris Nord to Versailles came to a halt to honor the surprise visit of Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry to this sleepy Parisian suburb and former home of the Ancien Regime (AKA "Kings and Queens of France").

Arriving on the personal jet that is not owned by her but by her family, Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry (or Mrs. Teresa Kerry-Heinz as she prefers to be known in Europe), was quick to make her way to Versailles II in order to sign the lease for her and her husband's forthcoming R&R retreat now scheduled from November 3, 2004 to January 31, 2005.

Teresa's sudden appearance in France marked the first time she has been away from the Campaign for the Presidency of the United States of America since Saturday. "The strain is just enormous," she remarked," especially that of being away from my friends here in France for so long, but the proprieties must be observed especially during the final weeks of this, how do you say?, 'debacle'?"

After a suitable luncheon consisting of a light salad, une morsel de fromage blanc, and six courses of white and red wine, Mrs. Kerry-Heinz took a tour of the villa which heretofore had been referred to under the code name 'Martha's Vineyard East.'

"You have to say something to all those little people without enough sense to either vote for my husband or let their children gambol about naked," Mrs. Kerry-Heinz quipped to the French press corps who had all donned giant poodle and corgi costumes in her honor.

Head chef of the French tourism and villa rental bureau, M. Jacques Chirac, was on hand to witness the historic signing of the lease for the Kerry-Heinz's Versailles II.*** "With all this stylish and historic moment," M. Chirac stated, "The grandeur of France's ever-deepening relationship with the Democratic Party is illuminated once again. I am looking forward to many strolls and romps in the grounds of Versailles II with Teresa, as well as a number of private and tender interludes with her recently worn shoes."

Before being wheeled back aboard her plane, Mrs. Kerry-Heinz told the entire nation of Kerry Supporters-Extraordinaire, "Les etat, c'est moi. I'm excited to be here and even more excited by your sensible attitude towards oil and catsup. I count the moments until we can be together. Au revoir, Lafayette."

Le Backgrounder pour Le Presse International
***Versailles II is located 35 minutes northwest of Paris near Versailles. Designed by architect Francois Mansart around 1668 for Jean Dyel, the Comte d'Aufflay, Louis XIV's ambassador to Venice and finished around 1696 by his nephew Jules Hardouin-Mansart. One of the most significant historical chateaux in France, Versailles

II is at once both simple and sumptuous with the great octagonal salon in white and blue that has dessus-de-deportes by Boucher, the elegant dining room with the original 17th Century carved stone buffet, magnificent boiseries and the stone entry hall which completely exalts the classicism of the Period.

All of the eleven bedrooms, eleven full baths and three half baths were newly beautifully remodeled with limestone, antique mirrors and chandeliers. A Professional gourmet kitchen was completely remodeled in the year 2000 with all top of the line Hobart commercial appliances. Enjoy the sparkling pool and newly built tennis court. The state-of-the-art telephone system is accessible from room. There are many outbuildings including a spacious chapel and adjacent reception rooms, guest house, horse stable and greenhouse. The gardens by Le Notre spread out behind the chateau; in the central axis, the spectacular fountain that resembles the cascade at Louis XIV's Chateau Marly, surmounted by a Neptune from Saint Ouen.

There are two rectangular-shaped lakes on each side of the gardens. The 185-acres grounds provide privacy, serenity and numerous outdoor activities for the chateau. Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Le Notre designed Versailles at the same period of time. The magnificence and elegance in the smaller scale was evident in Versailles II.


TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: francophile; francophiles; itsajoke; kerry; ketchupqueen; lamesatire; mrsjohnkerry; shoveit; stupidvanity; teresaheinz
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To: vanderleun
Arriving on the personal jet that is not owned by her but by her family...

Actually, she bought it used...

41 posted on 10/11/2004 8:48:59 PM PDT by Innisfree
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To: vanderleun
How nice to think that a man running for President of the United States will vacation in a French king's palace for 3 months afterwards.


Joe Sixpack's Motel 6

42 posted on 10/11/2004 8:54:58 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: vanderleun

I wrote a little note in the comment section of the "AmericanDigest". I knew it was too good to be true, but it was a half-second happy thought. LOL.

I really do have two friends who tell me they're moving to Canada if Bush is re-elected. I seriously doubt it as her children are all within a day's drive and she adores her grandchildren.

But I'm going to hand her a road map on November 3rd with a route already highlighted.


43 posted on 10/11/2004 8:55:34 PM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (Go Team Bush 2004!)
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To: vanderleun

I was hoping they'd go until January 31, 2017.

Say, when Kerry loses, isn't he still a Senator?


44 posted on 10/11/2004 8:57:24 PM PDT by Veritas et equitas ad Votum (If the Constitution "lives and breathes", it dies.)
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To: InvisibleChurch

If he wasn't so scary, she might be sort of fun in a very bad way. LOL!!!!


45 posted on 10/11/2004 9:15:32 PM PDT by sissyjane (Silk pajamas for dress up, and flannel for everyday-perfect Freeper wardrobe!!)
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To: vanderleun
LOL!

Great blog, BTW.

46 posted on 10/11/2004 9:18:50 PM PDT by browardchad
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To: browardchad

Thank you. I appreciate that. Free Republic is a tough crowd to please. I just want to stay on their right side.


47 posted on 10/11/2004 9:29:51 PM PDT by vanderleun (from <a href="http://americandigest.org" target=new> American Digest </a>)
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To: conservative cat; sissyjane; All
"Mrs. Kerry-Heinz quipped to the French press corps who had all donnedgiant poodle and corgi costumes in her honor. "

LOL; for sure. . .

48 posted on 10/11/2004 9:41:08 PM PDT by cricket (Don't lose your head. . vote Republican. . .)
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To: vanderleun

How do they say in French...Teresa kiss my ass?.....


49 posted on 10/11/2004 10:37:10 PM PDT by Stateline
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To: Stateline

Something along the order of 'Besse mon cul."


50 posted on 10/11/2004 10:59:32 PM PDT by vanderleun (from <a href="http://americandigest.org" target=new> American Digest </a>)
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To: vanderleun
Free Republic is a tough crowd to please. I just want to stay on their right side.

Mais non, mon ami -- all that's required is to stay upright.

51 posted on 10/12/2004 12:35:55 PM PDT by browardchad
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To: Lunatic Fringe

point here so many NOT sure if it's a joke--not beyond the relm of the possible with them


52 posted on 10/12/2004 12:40:25 PM PDT by rang1995
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