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| 28th November 2008 Libby | new house & furniture - From: Three Cats and a New House Hi Barry: How's the furniture making coming along? in my first apt. we used a couple of cinder blocks and a top of some sort for a table....we also used that kind of material for bookshelves. Plastic milk crates work too stacked upon each other for shelving. what are you sleeping on? maybe there's an IKEA somewhere???? missed you at our thanksgiving table but looking forward to your visit in december. stay well xo, always, mom |
| 18th November 2008 Andrea | Wow! - From: Three Cats and a New House Hi Barry!! Your new digs sound wonderful! I'm so happy you're in a fun living situation. I think those home living situations only work if there is a kid of similar age -- otherwise, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Anyway, can't wait to hear more about cooking and furniture. And more pictures! All is well here. We miss you tons, but love what you're doing. See you in a few weeks!!! love xxxx Andrea ps heard you're doing really well at school - details please! xxxx |
| 1st November 2008 PopPop | Your Pictures - From: Basketball Game These are wonderful pictures of the basketball team. Two questions: Are any of the players as tall as you? Did you get a chance to play? (Were you drafted?) We cannot wait to hear about your alternative to our Halloween Day of the Dead!!!! Keep in touch, Love, PopPop P. S. Also wonderful pictures of the village you visited a couple of days ago. |
| 24th October 2008 mom | Xico - From: Xico, Veracruz Hello Barry! I loved these photos! You have captured such great images. The double horned saddle on the horses standing in town next to the VWs, the water falls and countryside are really nice. I am glad that you are getting some travel in to these towns and areas that you might not see otherwise. Is the farmer looking at a crop or is he looking at a baseball diamond or other playing field? I look forward to speaking with you soon. I hope you are well. Thinking of you all the time, miss you lots. xo |
| 22nd October 2008 Kristen H | - From: A Birthday and Fleeting Time Happy belated, belated, belated birthday! I hope it was a great day. It sounds like things are still going well in Mexico? I'm loving your blog and the photos. I'm also glad to hear you haven't been too affected by the recent tropical storms. I check an online weather map and lately it's seemed like one storm after another has been headed in your direction! I hope all is still going well :) |
| 20th October 2008 Andrea | - From: A Birthday and Fleeting Time Hola y feliz navidad! (or is that merry christmas!?) I got a bit behind. Things sound pretty good. Are you speaking in sentences these days? How's the understanding? The trips you've been on sound so interesting and delicious. I hope one day to travel through Mexico. Glad your bday was enjoyable, I was afraid you'd be terribly lonely. Did you get our card? I think Zack sent you something as well. Hope exams went well. Did Zack tell you he's playing baseball and basketball? Sounds like he's having fun. Will write you an email soon. Take care and keep writing these fabulous entries. I miss you!!! xxxx love Andrea and Marcial |
| 19th October 2008 Joanie & PopPop | Your Birthday - From: A Birthday and Fleeting Time We all wish we had been with you on your birthday, or visa versa. Next year watch out! We certainly enjoyed talking to you on my birthday. You know we were celebrating Andrea's too. Your Mom was and is so gracious to be the hostess for all these celebrations! Have we told you that we had a regatta a couple of weeks ago on Stonebridge pond? 3 remote controlled sailboats sailing around the fountain! Fun!! Lots of love from us. |
| 6th October 2008 Barry Blount | to mom - From: A Quick Hello sammy and the pup didnt get along at all. more of a reason it got the boot last night. off to the ranch she went where she can go to the bathroom anywhere she wants, ha. |
| 6th October 2008 Barry Blount | hey mel - From: A Quick Hello thanks mel, glad im bringing the sites to you! |
| 6th October 2008 mom | Cooking - From: A Quick Hello Hi Bar: Things sound good there in Xalapa. I like your description of helping Trini in the kitchen! Very funny. Good thing everyone has a sense of humor, and hanging out with her often is how you learn! How was the trip to Naolinco? Sounds really neat. I want boots too!!!!! How did Sammy the household dog like the visiting pup? Take care, xo mom |
| 5th October 2008 Joanie and PopPop | Recent Blog - From: Cofre de Pelote It was wonderful to read your description and see your pictures going up the mountain. Wish we could have been travelling with you - on a motor bike! We are beginning our Fall series of music. Pop snored thru one of the violin pieces last night! Princeton beat Columbia today by 3 points. Very exciting. The Phillies are in the playoffs against the Brewers - they have won 2. We are all depressed about the Yankees bad year. Mom makes a few feel better by wearing her Phillies red hat. We look forward to reading your next report. Muco armore, Joanie and PopPop (Well try to write again in Spanish) |
| 4th October 2008 mel | wow barry - From: A Quick Hello Just read you blog in entirety. Beautifully written & the pics transport me. Like reading a good book you don't want to put down.Love Yolie's house(especially the black & white floor) the flooded field & the ruins. Isn't it amazing to step into that history? I find it very humbling. Sounds like you're adjusting & rising to to theoccasion. Be well & I look forward to the next chapter...love mel |
| 1st October 2008 Andrea | One more comment! - From: Cofre de Pelote Hi Bar, I just can't get over how beautiful it is where you are and what amazing pictures you're taking! And finally -- a picture of you! Give us more pictures of you and friends! Much love, xxx Andrea |
| 1st October 2008 Andrea | I agree with Lib...... - From: Back by popular demand... travel with a friend! whew! what a long day and no wonder you have a cold. So glad you've found some friends to hang with - when you say international, what countries? I love the pictures - you and Zack have turned into wonderful photographers. Hope things continue to go well. We'll talk soon. I love you and love from Marcial too. xx Andrea |
| 1st October 2008 Andrea | Awesome pictures! - From: La Antigua de Hernan Cortez Hi Barry, these pictures are amazing! what kind of trees are those that are growing all over the building, sending down their long long roots? How is school going? How is your Spanish! ;0 going on to read the newer blogs. love you and miss you! xxxx Andrea |
| 28th September 2008 mom | what a hike - From: Back by popular demand... Hi Barry: Great to read your most recent travel entry...I must say it makes me a little nervous to read that you are taking such a long hike in foreign territory alone..how to make your mother worry!! ha Hopefully your next trip there will be with a friend, yes? I think it is awesome that you continue to be so adventuresome. I thought of you as we hiked today along a river framed by tall granite rock walls along one side and the leaves turning bright orange, yellow and red...really gorgeous. Take care of your cold. drink hot water & lime. much love, mom |
| 25th September 2008 Joanie | News - From: Parque Bicentenario Just sent you a private message, but we want the whole world to know how much we love you and miss you!!! Joanie and PopPop |
| 21st September 2008 Kristen H | - From: House Pictures Wow, these pictures are great. I like the staircases and I love all the open space! I hope you're still having a great time :) |
| 19th September 2008 Joanie and PopPop | News from Stonebridge - From: Parque Bicentenario We really enjoy your pictures. What a beautiful town, or should we say city! Things are quiet here. Really good weather. We had 3 days in Adirondacks with your Mom and Steve. A nice A-frame cottage on a beautiful lake. We brought home a stuffed loon that "calls" - a wonderful sound. Gun Club starts next week. Hicks shoot is on Oct. 26. Can you make it?! It will be fun to have Branton officially on the team. You'll be next! Miss you and Love, |
| 17th September 2008 Andrea | Hi sweetie - From: House Pictures Hi Bar, Sorry we haven't been in touch! The pictures of the house are so interesting. Amazing how different the living style is from the US. I loved the park pictures. How wonderful that your family takes you to different places! How's school?? let's get on Skype soon. xxxx Andrea |
| 13th September 2008 mom | Beautiful Park - From: Parque Bicentenario Hi Barry: I enjoyed looking at the photos of the Park! You did a great job with the photos. Sammy looks like a little like Franklin!! He must be Franklin's Mexican cousin. I think it is awesome that you are getting a chance to travel around to local areas with your host family. Enjoy!! Thanks for posting these pics. It is great to see where you are and what you are doing. xoxo thinking of you always, mom |
| 12th September 2008 Barry Blount | Hey Mom - From: House Pictures Yea, the living situation is very nice and comfortable. Actually, the best part of being down here is not have so many "things." We have definitely all grown accustom to having them and it's a very nice change. |
| 10th September 2008 mom | - From: House Pictures HI Barry: What great photos! Your new home looks wonderful! I hope you are comfortable in your room...looks like you might need a few more items to make it feel more "homey". The spaces are really nice. Thanks for posting these pictures. It is really nice to see where you are living. miss you, xo |
| 10th September 2008 Andrea | First week - a success! - From: First Week of School, Futbol, and Pan Wonderful descriptions of everything Bar! I'm getting such a feeling for where you are and how you're doing - and oh my, I wish I was there in that bread store! Thank you so much for your wonderful blog! xxxxx00000 |
| 5th September 2008 Linny | staring at each other? - From: Settling In Hey Barry- I'd love to be invisible and sit in a room with you and the grandmother and watch the two of you communicate with each other. Do you play charades? That must be frustrating and hysterical at the same time! love you linny |
| 2nd September 2008 Barry Blount | Andrea, - From: Settling In The first days were frusterating but believe it or not, I´m already getting pretty comfortable with speaking to my host family (who know to speak slow and simply). I´m confident with my progress thus far and am excited for some educational reinforcement. I have a skype headset but dont have a good place to talk out loud (currently using free internet at school library). Let´s use skype to IM though! Love to you and Marcial, Marcial: such good music all the time that makes me think of you constantly!! Listened to some of mi abuella´s mamba today, very cool! |
| 2nd September 2008 Barry Blount | Hey Mom - From: Settling In Yes, a very scenic and beautiful bus ride. The school is more like an open-air compound, all in one big block but with many different buildings, courtyards, offices, etc. Orientation was pushed back til tomorrow so this is my farewell to summer! Hope you enjoyed the Open! |
| 31st August 2008 mom | greetings - From: Settling In HI Barry! Fabulous entry. I know that you are probably enjoying not having to speak with anyone for a few days...after living with us!! ha ha Your host family sounds very interesting and I look forward to reading more about your life as you settle in. I miss you tons but I am happy that you are getting accustomed to your surroundings. The bus ride sounds awesome and the scenery as you had hoped. What is your school like? One building? Several? Is Orientation Sept. 1? So many questions...I will try to space them out over time to give you a chance to learn about your new area. I am very proud of you. Good luck with your Spanish. I bet you will be blabbing away in no time. I love you very much, stay well and stay safe. xo mom |
| 30th August 2008 Andrea | Hola, mi amor - From: Settling In Hi! Great blog. It must be so frustrating not to be able to communicate. but it will come! Can you get a head set for skype? I think that's what Zack has. We send tons of love and are so glad your living situation is good - it sounds wonderful in fact. Have you started school? Much much love, xxx Andrea and Marcial |
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