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| 27th November 2009 Diane Santoriello | Shiloh - From: Fort Donelson /Shiloh National Military Park I taught about Shiloh last year when I taught the book Across Five Aprils. Glad you included Bloody Pond! |
| 1st November 2009 Gail | OKLAHOMA - From: Going South If there is any way you can stop by, we would love to have you visit us...... |
| 30th October 2009 Martha | - From: Going South Glad you are off having fun. You ought to sublet your home! We are fine. I am v. busy as usual--tutoring, working at the polls, tennis, visitors etc. We were visiting friends in their home at Hilton Head for a week. V. pleasant. Take care and happy halloween. |
| 30th October 2009 joyce appel | Neat idea - From: Going South That is a different idea of following the Civil War places. I did that with a trip I did with my kids when they were younger. Have fun. |
| 28th October 2009 Rooster | Right place, wrong State - From: Isle Royale National Park, MN Isle Royale National Park is in Michigan, not Minnesota. |
| 26th October 2009 Nancy Lerandeau | Great pictures - From: Our Entry into Canada Just one negative comment. Ganong's Factory is in St. Stephen, not St. Andrews, which is further down river toward the coast. I was born in St. Stephen and grew up across the river in Maine. We shopped regularly in St. Stephen and frequently visited Ganong's. The Chicken Bones were always my favorite treat. I bought some there last summer and shared them with friends my family who hadn't had any for while. I hope you didn't miss the St. Croix Island interpretive site. It's on Route 1, just outside of Calais. Anyway, I enjoyed your pictures. Enjoy your travels. Nancy |
| 9th September 2009 Terry Law | Welcome Home - From: Homeward bound I received your last blog today. What an amazing journey; I've enjoyed every bit of it! Where next? Love, Terry |
| 27th August 2009 Bertie and Jack | Mosel River - From: Mosel River Hi, Just wanted to let you know that we have been enjoying our Armchair trip through northern Europe. You two are certainly world travelers and your comments and photos are great. |
| 25th August 2009 Joan Roolf | Amazing Trip - From: Mosel River I can only imagine how much planning you had to do to make this such a successful trip. Memories to last a lifetime! You both amaze me. |
| 31st July 2009 Terry | - From: Iceland 2 Maureen, Your cousin Patricia's daughter Meredith and her family live in Akureyri on the north (central) coast of Iceland! My daughter Chris (whom you met in Madrid) was visiting Meredith the week before you arrived there. Too bad you weren't lucky enough to meet them -- like we did in Spain. I'm totally enjoying your travels. Thanks for keeping us in the loop! Terry |
| 26th July 2009 Jim and Joan | Norway, Iceland, Denmark,Potsdam - From: Denmark You have certainly captured my attention again. I don't think I ever fully realized how beautiful Northern Europe is until now, after reading your blogs. |
| 26th July 2009 Denise | wow! - From: Iceland 2 This is absolutely breathtaking!!!! |
| 22nd July 2009 Elaine | - From: Norway Bergen The one view reminds me of the Burgh! Norway sure looks clean. |
| 21st July 2009 Jim and Joan | A most inviting country, Norway! - From: Norway Bergen Norway is one of the top places on my list. It seems more inviting than Russia. Beautiful pictures etc. This must be a highlight of your trip. Keep us informed. Most interesting. |
| 16th July 2009 Andy | - From: On to Helsinki Hi Maureen and Robert. Nice blog you have here. It just caught my eye that in your pictures you say "church in Stockholm" while those churches actually are in Helsinki :) Stockholm in Sweden. Otherwise keep up the good work! Antti |
| 13th July 2009 Alexander | Aaargh - From: On to Helsinki You moron! Don't you even know which city are you in! Not Stockholm but Helsinki for god's sake! |
| 12th July 2009 Joan Roolf | Beautiful Norway - From: Norway Pt 2 The best scenery so far of the natural beauties on your travels. It must be totally breathtaking in person. This is another place high on my list of places to visit. |
| 11th July 2009 Elaine Griffin | - From: The Beauty of Norway Incredible! |
| 11th July 2009 Elaine Griffin | - From: Oslo Wish I were in Norway, it sounds beautiful. |
| 11th July 2009 Diane Santoriello | Iceland - From: Sweden I would love to see Iceland. My only concern for you is what has the failure of its economy done to tourist prices? Love, d |
| 11th July 2009 Judy Joseph | Am enjoying it all... - From: Oslo Hello you two, Yes, I'm enjoying it all - from a distance! You two are making me tired - but the photos are helping me to "travel with you". We've been having a bit of an "adventure" ourselves - not quite so pleasant. On june 1, Seymour was told hi position was eliminated as of June 30 . After 11 yrs as IT Director in an Intermediate Unit, taking them from 1 server to 47 and getting a $1.6million to fiber-optic connect all 13 districts in Bucks county, he was shocked and deeply hurt. A new exec came in 18 months ago - and couldn't stand that Seymour's salary was so good (believe me , he earned it - on call 24/7. Anyway, we are now among the unemployed - but thank God, I applied for SS in january! We had gone on a time-share vacation the last 2 wks on May to Sedona, AZ - one of our favorite places - and ALMOST bought a 2nd home to retire in. We have no credit card dept - our cars are paid for - our only big debt is the mortgage - so we are actually thinking of moving to AZ NOW. Why wait - that is, if Seymour can find a job? So, we are "staging" our house to sell. It's emotionally and physically draining but we are making progress. Your travels keep me realizing how VERY lucky we are here in this country. Be safe, have fun and keep the travelogues coming. On this end, I'll keep you posted. Blessings and peace, Judy |
| 9th July 2009 lemaire | merci - From: Into Russia encore merci pour votre aide ce jour là et bravo pour votre blog amicalement...la voiture de tête....! |
| 6th July 2009 Marian | Lupine - From: Helsinki Really enjoy your blogs. I send them on to Ken and Chris. The lupine are beautiful. We found some in Peru near Cuzco. |
| 5th July 2009 peter mccarthy | white bridge caravan site - From: July 6/7, 2008 Kilkenny to Cahir to Killarney, Ireland very well run site safe and very clean staff and owners very helpful tolets showers very very clean they are cleaned about 4 times a day good to find a very clean site not that many around as clean and as safe as white bridge site |
| 1st July 2009 Diane | lupine - From: Helsinki Looks like Lupine to me- I would love to see such fields. I get sticker shock just reading your posts. What a long ferry ride. I was in shock when we paid $40 to take the ferry from Conn. to Long Island. many years ago. I am still getting over my double knee transplant- I should be hiking next summer. Love, d |
| 20th June 2009 The Dillons | extreme port-a-pottie?? - From: More St Peteresburg We have one question--are the public bathrooms on wheels? We have enjoyed all of the breathtaking pictures and the history lessons are interesting! We hope that the two of you are doing well. It looks that way--now that you are out of Russia. Have fun. Keep sending us our favorite blogs. take care--- Mike, Denise, Jamie, Allison and Quincy |
| 20th June 2009 Joan Roolf | Russia's wealth - From: St. Petersburg The Russians show of wealth is mostly in the churches and monuments, but the infrastructure is lacking! You have shown us the real Russia in pictures and words. |
| 17th June 2009 Kerstin | I am so jealous.. - From: Sergiev Posad 2 and now I know what I will do when I have retired some day far away in the future! :-) Sergiev Posad looks awesome! Do you know that we hav a customer there? I think, Lars went there once for an OLT installation. Have fun! Heinrich sends greetings also! |
| 14th June 2009 Joan Roolf | From England - From: Into Russia We just got home from a rugged day on the roads of Southern England complaining. Round abouts, narrow roads, heavy traffic! And the places they expect you to ride bicycles! Hell on wheels! But reading your blog we had to laugh, and it felt good. Now we are anxious to read the rest of your story of Russia. Be safe! |
| 24th May 2009 Eileen Winkler | Video - From: Videos It was very nice! |
| 23rd May 2009 The Dillons | Say it isn't so.... - From: The Other latvia Oh no...we don't know if we can last 18 days without a blog!! The girls love to hear from you. The pictures are breathtaking (I want those flowers for my garden Bob!). Your detailed commentary is educational and entertaining. Please take care of yourself. Have fun!! The Dillons |
| 19th May 2009 P | Eisenhower in Warsaw? - From: Poland/Warsaw May 3 & 4 What did you mean by "Eisenhower and the troops" in Warsaw? |
| 16th May 2009 Gary fME | Mixted photos - From: Poland/Warsaw May 3 & 4 Your shots are so well mixed. Scenes we expect but character shots and menus add to the joy of following the journey. Enjoy it, a lot. |
| 13th May 2009 Kerstin | Trip to Krakow - From: Poland April 30, May 1 & 2 Wow, Krakow looks like it is a great place. I promised Aleksander Broda to come for a visit two years ago and I still didn't make it. Did you have the chance to visit him during your stay? |
| 7th May 2009 Jon | MN? - From: Isle Royale National Park, MN Isle Royale National Park is in Michigan, not Minnesota. geez |
| 28th April 2009 Jim and Joan | Palaces - From: Czech Republic In studying "Western" history, often referred to as "world history", I did not learn so much about the history of Eastern Europe. So which dynasties lived in these palaces you are visiting? |
| 27th April 2009 Joan H. Roolf | Family connection - From: Czech Republic Grandmother from near Bruno, now Czech Republic, then (1892) Austria/Hungary. Have always wanted to visit that area, but no chance yet. Her father was the station master in Modrice, a "suburb" of Bruno. Is that near where you were? |
| 13th April 2009 adrian | Bike taxi - From: Europe 2 I want one of those taxis! |
| 13th April 2009 Jim and Joan | Congratulations on a new beginning! - From: Europe 2 We are so happy to hear about the takeoff on the second part of your journey of a lifetime. We will be following you throughout. |
| 12th April 2009 Peter | Welcome ! - From: Europe 2 Hello, welcome back in Europe! This is funny because I live near Regensburg - very close to where you are now !!! |
| 2nd March 2009 Marion | Washington, DC - From: Obama Hey Maureen & Bob! We are truly jealous that you were at the inauguration & we were not. But we are grateful for the pictures & commentary. It's as though we were with you!! Thanks so much for taking us along!! Marion & Michael |
| 25th January 2009 Kenneth Blinn | Finding Bob - From: Obama I found Bob, Its not hard he stands out in a crowd, Thanks for the blog I really enjoy traveling around with you both. Best wishes from SR |
| 27th December 2008 Janice | awesome display - From: The Festival of Lights at Hartwood Acres 2008 We have visited the lights for many years and feel it is unsurpassed by any others. It is spectacular and worth a drive to see. Maybe next year we will be able to go to the run/walk and walk through them as this person has done. |
| 19th December 2008 Van Go | Pictures - From: Galway, Ireland Love the pictures and journals. Makes us feel like we traveled with you. Sounds like you had quite an adventure. |
| 2nd December 2008 Bobbye Flecker | Loved it all !!!!!! - From: Arles France to Levanto, Cinque Terre, Italy I have enjoyed all your commentaries and photos, Kelly and Bob. Since I will never get to do these fun travels throughout Europe that you've been on, the second best thing for me was to read all about your fantastic journeys. Thanx so-o much for sharing! Happy Holidays to my old Boyd / O'Hara friend and her nice hubby! Bobbye |
| 25th November 2008 anonymous | I like Rachel Carson - From: RACHEL CARSON I had to do a project for school about Rachel,I'm glad I had to!Ilearned so much!!!Thanks for puting info about her!!! |
| 25th November 2008 anonymous | Wow - From: RACHEL CARSON If not for this website I would not know so much about Rachel Carson!! Thank you! |
| 21st November 2008 Gary fME | on a cold Maine night - From: Maxo Vanka Millvale Murals Opened your page on a very cold Maine night and it almost warmed the room with the beauty. Aren't we all lucky to see these fine works thru your eyes. Many thanks. |
| 11th November 2008 Kerstin | Wow.. - From: Obama you saw him in person? That must have been great! I watched Obamas speech in Berlin live on TV and that was very impressive. I do hope so much, that he will suceed in everything he decided to do for the US and the whole world! |
| 11th November 2008 Diane | Hope for all! - From: Obama January 20 cannot come soon enough. If he would have lost. I would have move to Mexico or Panama. The lines for Canada would have been too long! PAX d |
| 11th November 2008 Gerry | reply - From: Obama WOW, do we EVER have a difference of opinion here! I surely hope you are right in your enthusiasm, trust and hopes for the future. But I fear you are not. Carry on................ |
| 5th August 2008 Judy Stark | Welcome Home - From: County Antrim, Northern Ireland I've thoroughly enjoyed sharing your travels, your pictures and narratives are excellent. Hope to hear more about them on a Ramble soon. |
| 1st August 2008 Patsy Allen (nee Galloway) | I share your enthusiasm - From: County Antrim, Northern Ireland I once joined three ladies from Australia on their tour of Northern Ireland to attend a Rose Show. What a hoot. The tradition of opening college dorms in summer to travelers is something to check out for cheap digs. |
| 31st July 2008 Tom | thecampingmap.com - From: Camping Portuondo. Website http://www.thecampingmap.com was very helpful to me 20.000 campings on one map! |
| 29th July 2008 john | chocolate museum - From: Our Entry into Canada Hi you guys have a great site here . Just wanted to point out that the chocolate museum is actually in my home town of St. Stephen not St. Andrews. Thanks |
| 14th July 2008 Ken Blinn | Hi! - From: Killarney National Park, Ireland Bob and Kel, Glad you are having a wonderful time in Ireland, its one of my favorite places to read about, especially W.B. Yeats. Well wishes to you both. Ken and Mare |
| 29th June 2008 Tom and Judy | Beans - From: Black Horse Camping Where are the baked beans for breakfast. You guys got robbed. |
| 28th June 2008 joan H. Roolf | You are wetting our appetite! - From: Cheltenham Racecourse Now that you are in the British Isles, suddenly there seems to be a whole different flavor---beautiful scenery, outdoor adventure with camaraderie, etc. It must help that they speak English? We look forward to our month in Scotland and seeing you. |
| 27th June 2008 joan H. Roolf | How did you get there? - From: Bladon Chains to Oxford to Cheltenham Racecourse Hi Maureen and Bob, You were just in Switzerland. How did you get from there to Wales? I think we missed some of your trip. |
| 22nd June 2008 joe | thanks - From: Interlaken to Niederhorn sorry could not be there tofeel as great as you look! |
| 20th June 2008 joan H. Roolf | Was that Bob? - From: Italy, Venice to the Lake Region This is an area we would like for our next home exchange. It does look beautiful. Not sure it is bikable however. It almost looked like Bob parasailing! |
| 5th June 2008 Jamie Dillon | Text Book? - From: Nimes and Pont Du Gard Just thought you'd both like to know, I had almost the exact picture of the Pont du Gard in one of my social studies text books. I love all these pictures (Europe is SO pretty :D) but seeing that picture is so cool. |
| 2nd June 2008 Eileen Winkler | Barcelona and Spain - From: Barcelona, Spain Wrote twice about our trip and it disappeared. Did you get it? Enjoying your pictures. Some are better than ours. Did you see the man on the toilet on the Ramblas? We put some money in his pot. We enjoyed Barcelona. Will send again if you didn't get it. Eileen |
| 1st June 2008 Diane S. | Alhambra - From: Granada Spain...The Alhambra Wonder pics of a site I have wanted to see- Neil and I so enjoy following your trip! |
| 31st May 2008 Joan H. Roolf | Wow! - From: Granada Spain...The Alhambra This is certainly worthy of being a World Heritage site. Thanks for all of the beautiful pictures. It's almost like being there. (Well, not quite). |
| 27th May 2008 Flora | - From: Granada, Espana The pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Hope very thing is going well for the both of you. Can't wait to see more pictures. |
| 24th May 2008 Joan H. Roolf | A good combination - From: Cordoba to Granada Espana It is interesting to see both the grandiose cathedrals and the everyday life of the people of Spain(or wherever you are). We do appreciate all of the work it takes to convey all of this information. Your experiences have been very enlightening. Much better than the usual tours. |
| 20th May 2008 The Dillons | - From: Cordoba, Espana Hi Kelly and Bob. We are so happy to hear that everything is fine with the two of you. (minus the cortizone problem) We are admiring your photos and laughing at your comments, and a little jealous of your adventures. Everything is fine in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Finals. Quincy is keeping patrol of all of 15209. Thanks for the postcards for the girls. Take care--Mike, Denise, Jamie, Allison and Quincy. |
| 20th May 2008 Joan H. Roolf | Magnificent Buildings - From: Dos Hermanas, Seville, Espana Both Portugal and Spain appear to have many magnificent buildings. So huge and elaborate. Quite impressive. How do you figure out the public transportation when you don't speak the language? |
| 16th May 2008 joan Roolf | One impressive monastery. - From: World Heritage Site and a Seaside town in Portugal That is quite a monastery! Some of the most dramatic human stories can be learned if you take enough time to find them. That story about his father ordering her death is one of them. |
| 16th May 2008 joan Roolf | A great story - From: Castelo de Vide to Nazare--- Portugal It looks like a great place on the beach. I hope they have not heard about global warming. Enjoyed your story and the pictures of your food. We can always tell when you have a good wifi sight. Keep it coming. |
| 14th May 2008 Paula | Bob caught doing work! - From: St. Jean Pied Pied de Port France to Bermeo Spain Hi, Bob and Kel- I'm really enjoying your blogs - it looks like you're having a great trip. Paula |
| 11th May 2008 Diane | castle gate - From: Toledo to Castelo de Vide The short castle wall reminded me of "The eye of the Needle gate" in ancient Jerusalem. I wonder if the height was designed for protection. Anyway I just want to tell you how much fun I am having following your trip. Fondly, Diane |
| 10th May 2008 Dave Geis | Too many churches!!!!!!!!! - From: Prado Museo, etc I think the picture of the church next to the Prado must be as seen through Maureen's eyes. |
| 9th May 2008 JoAnne | Slapfoot - From: Kejimkujik (kedgi-muh-KOO-jick) National Park of Canada. (Is that a mouthful or what?) Hi! It is great to see others who really LOVE Kejimkujik. I have been going there since I was a child...and still go today with my own son. The trail you were walking down when you met the deer was slapfoot trail. This, of course, is one of many beautiful trails that Keji has to offer. If you haven't done the Hemlock and Hardwoods trail...it is a must see! JoAnne |
| 4th May 2008 Joan Roolf | British Pound - From: Mont St Michel to Bordeaux-(-Creon) We also are going ahead with Scotland, even though our dollar is worth less than half a pound. We do have a home exchange to help but I am sure it will be a shock. We hope to see you in Scotland in September. |
| 3rd May 2008 Gabrielle/Max | Spain - From: Camping Portuondo. We are surprised you are already in Spain? In our view,France is the cheapest Land to travel with a motorhome. (with this camping guide for motorhomes) Compliments for your fotos and reportings. From Max and Gabrielle |
| 3rd May 2008 Gary Clendening | Thank you - From: Mont St Michel to Bordeaux-(-Creon) Have enjoyed photos and prose. Noted the cost of things in Mont St Michel story and began to retool travel thinking. Perhaps it's better to find a flat some place and wander about the villiage (town) to see things on a smaller scale? A large city would take a lifetime! Will you see the Carcasonne? Gary fME '06 V-H @24,000 mi. Maine diesel is $4.35/gal |
| 2nd May 2008 Gabrielle/Max | Normandie/Bretagne - From: From War to Beauty We did this trip with our motorhome "Adria"last year in June to mid July. Don't miss the south of Bretagne,for exemple Vannes (Golf du Morbihan).Its lovely and the climate is warmer. Gabrielle-French,Max-Swiss. |
| 23rd April 2008 princessa | lovely photos - From: April in Paris Very nice pics. Paris is always beautiful at all times. It is one of my favorite cities |
| 23rd April 2008 Gabrielle/Max | Paris-France - From: Paris II Very interesting your stay in Paris. Don't walk to much...buy a "Mobilis"ticket.So you can take "Bus+Metro" for 1 day or more and its cheap. For traveling in France with a motorhome its very useful to buy "Le guide national des AIRES DE SERVICES camping cars"2008. It cost € 7.- Greetings Gaby/Max |
| 22nd April 2008 Kim Zingaro | Love the Comments - From: Paris II The pictures are wonderful and your commentary is great. I almost feel like I am there with you. We miss you in the classroom and hope you are enjoying yourselves and your trip is everything you expected, and more! Keep in touch. |
| 21st April 2008 Joan Roolf | Enjoying the photos - From: Paris II Your photos are quite impressive and they go so well with the text. Such interesting blogs. Keep them coming. We are enjoying the vicarious experiences. Joan |
| 26th August 2007 John Nicols | Michigan!!!!!!!!!! - From: The Beauty of Lake Superior I am so glad somebody finally travelled to michigan on here. I live my state and Im glad you enjoyed its splendid beauty. |
| 20th August 2007 David | Have you considered..... - From: Isle Royale National Park, MN Have you considered that the reason the state parks are so nice is exactly because there are no "hook ups" ? I'm glad to hear it, I'll be going myself soon. Your blog sort of inspired it, so thanks. :) |
| 16th July 2007 Ken Blinn | Nice writing - From: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota Bob and Maureen, Nice photos and story, I have been enjoying your travels. Ken |
| 14th July 2007 capsfan2002 | ND - From: Exploring North Dakota As a North Dakotan, glad to see you've been exploring North Dakota! Hope you were able to take the 1806 south out of Williston a little...the drive is very pretty. |
| 4th July 2007 Madison & Jeff Woods-Bernardine | Thanks Again! - From: The Wedding Bob & Maureen, we just wanted to thank you again for making the trek down to El Dorado Royale in Punta Brava and joining us for the wedding. We had a super time! |
| 2nd July 2007 Allan-Builder | - From: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. |
| 22nd June 2007 Allan on the Farm | Barn swallows - From: Root River & Harmony Preston Valley State Trail I have lots of barn swallows - come see, they are a delight as they swoop around your head! Hey, I didn't know you were going to Minnesota - The land of the norse men and women. Bet there are two pages of Larsens in the phone book. |
| 22nd June 2007 Marian Fast | barn swallows - From: Root River & Harmony Preston Valley State Trail Never knew barn swallows grouped their nests like that. I've seen 3 or 4 together, but never that many! |
| 19th June 2007 Martha Raak | Great place - From: Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home This is a place on my to do list. It looks wonderful. |
| 18th June 2007 Gerry W | USA - From: Cuyahoga Valley National Park The scenery may not be as elaborate, but I bet there is a feeling of security being in the US. Especially, after Bob went missing for a short time while touring the ruins. Pictures were amazing. |
| 18th June 2007 joyce and paul | Cuyahoga valley - From: Cuyahoga Valley National Park BOC is going to Cuyahoga Valley at the end of June, weekend before the 4th and staying at the hostel. |
| 18th June 2007 joyce appel and paul henry | snorkeling - From: Playa del Carmen and Isla Cozumel If I remember right, the snorkeling at Cozumel was pretty good. I always like a chance to snorkel, wherever we are. joyce |
| 18th June 2007 joyce appel and paul henry | Tulum ruins - From: TULUM Bob, the ruin you decided to climb up looked like the one I decided to climb up !!!! joyce Maureen, too bad about the creepy crawlers. We camped while there. joyce |
| 9th June 2007 Shasta | Bull???? Or Cow?? - From: Mexico’s weather sizzles Day 4 and 5 Just an observation ... but is that really a BULL ... or a Cow? |
| 7th June 2007 joyce appel and paul henry | "The ruins of Central America and SA" - From: Mexico’s weather sizzles Day 4 and 5 Aren't the Mayan ruins something to see. It always amazes me how the Mayans of Central American and the Shaman of the Inca Empire of SA could build such massive structures with primitive tools, and many just for ceremonies or to honor their emperor or God, rather than to live in. It is really mind boggling. We thought the Museum of Anthropology was interesting. |
| 6th June 2007 Paul Henry | cenote - From: The Mouth of the Well! Bob, Did you notice that you haven't driven across any bridges? The asteroid strike in the gulf of Mexico 65 million years ago fractured the limestone & the cenotes all connect to caves which drain all of the rainwater to the gulf. Have you seen any Cemex facilities? |
| 5th June 2007 joyce appel and paul henry | Maya ruins - From: Valladolid/ Ek Balam We weren't at Elk Balaam but we did see many Maya Ruins in various other places, similar to what you saw there. They are imipressive. We even got to see one being escavated. That was interesting. |
| 3rd June 2007 joyce appel and paul henry | Cancun - From: Cancun Day 1 When we traveled Central America, we started in Cancun. We thought Mexico was Ok but our favorite countries were Belize and Guatamala. As you travel we will compare the placees you went to where we went and what you did. By the way, do you or do we change our email address for you to continue sending blogs? I just realized that the blogs are coming to the arm-tek.net email. I will be dropping this email this week. I have been using joyceappel@windstream.net and only kept the old one until after this year's Extravaganza. I looked at the links and saw where you can unsubscribe but can't find the link to be added to your blog email so I can put in the newest email I am using. joyce PS Had about 200 people at the Extrav. this year. |
| 5th May 2007 Gerry Hall | Long time no hear - From: Great Art of Washinton DC Hello you two. Haven't been getting notification of your blog entries in the last several months......so I decided to try to track you down. I see you are enjoying DC. Some of the "southern AGR" folk were wondering where you are. We got together for the 4th AGR South Reunion in February and missed you both! Have written to the email address, but no response, is it no longer a valid address? Take care and keep on having fun. Gerry |
| 21st April 2007 Bothan Taistil | - From: Whale Watching!! Hi Sue Thanks for your email, we appreciate your kind comments. I, too, was a teacher for 30 years, so I can relate. Now is our time to play and have fun. Mauren |
| 21st April 2007 Bothan Taistil | - From: War! What is it good for? Hi Ed, Thanks for your email. Yes we did find Billy's name on the wall. I remember his funeral, it was so sad. Didn;t know about the Garden State Parkway Memorial. Hope you and Dianne are well. Heard from Mildred "Maltz", she celebrated his 79th birthday this month. Time moves on..... Maureen |
| 21st April 2007 Bothan Taistil | - From: War! What is it good for? Hi Kathy, Thanks for the email. Yes we found Billy's name. So many young lives ended. I remember his funeral and his young wife, it was sad. On the way home we actually hit some bad weather, snow, ice yucky stuff. We were glad to get home safely. Say hello to everyone Aunt Maureen |
| 21st April 2007 Kathy Cox | The wall - From: War! What is it good for? We went last year & we did find your cousin's name.Did you ever find it? Jared did two etchings, one for himself, and one for my Dad. Ask him to share it with you sometime! You should have dropped in for dinner or something while you were passing by us!!! |
| 20th April 2007 Ed White | Bill White - From: War! What is it good for? Maureen and Bob, you have to ask for William G White, Union City NJ. He is also on the NJ memorial on the Garden State Parkway. Have a great trip. We have been saying the same thing about the war. Notice none of the inner circle have children over there. Peace Ed |
| 13th April 2007 joyce appel | Cherry BlossomDC - From: Washington Cherry Blossoms Sure does look beautiful. Probably the nicest time of the year to see DC |
| 11th April 2007 Sue C. | I love your blog - From: Whale Watching!! I have followed it from day 1.....actually month 1. I am a concerned 63 yr. old school teacher from Texas. I miss your posts and truly hope all is O.K. with you guys. The photography here is incredible and your site is clean enough that I can (and do) use your pictures in my class room. |
| 1st April 2007 Marion | Copper Canyon - From: A Climb up out of the canyon and back home (the Bothan)! Hi Maureen & Bob! I just love following you around. I had mentioned your blog to a friend of mine at school. She & her husband are planning to drive cross country this summer. Would it be allright with you if she just picks your brain for some ideas? Talk soon. Marion |
| 14th March 2007 Gerry W | Whale watching safety - From: Whale Watching!! I saw a video on the news last night about a whale attack on boats in the waters near Japan. I wondered whether mother whales would be more protective of their young in the waters where you were. What an experience! |
| 2nd March 2007 joyce appel | Copper Canyon - From: A Climb up out of the canyon and back home (the Bothan)! Paul and I plan on going to Copper Canyon some day. We are leaving it for when we drive. Trying to catch places that we need to fly to first. Copper Canyon looks as beautiful as advertised, so I think we will put it on our "TO DO" list. Our next trip is Madagascar, probably after the NCTA Annual Conference. Continue your fun !!!!! joyce and paul |
| 28th February 2007 Marion R. Tracey | Tarahumaras - From: A Mexican Birthday—Bob is 65! I was so struck by the existence of the Tarahumaras! It made me sit back and thank God for all that I have. I'm enjoying checking in once in awhile. Sometimes I feel as though I'm on these adventures with you. Happy birthday Bob!! |
| 24th February 2007 The Dillons | Bring the weather back to the 'burgh... - From: Where in the World are Bob and Maureen??? Bob & Maureen, we love hearing from you. What beautiful pictures! We are jealous that there is no ice on the windshield of the Bothan. (can't say that in Pittsburgh). We took pictures of the trees in front of your house during our recent ice/snow storm. They were covered with a glaze of ice for a few days. We'll show you the pictures when you return. Take care and be careful driving. Mike, Denise, Jamie, Allison and Quincy |
| 23rd February 2007 Gerry W | North America - From: Where in the World are Bob and Maureen??? I am enjoying your trips. Thanks for the tour. |
| 16th February 2007 Carol Zuccarino | way to go - From: Viva Mexico! Congratulations...you have arrived. Sun, beaches, margaritas and lots of patience have proven that this may be one of the BEST travel experiences. I enjoy reading your adventures. Que sigue con buena suerte. |
| 9th February 2007 Joan H. Roolf | Mexico a good experience - From: Viva Mexico! Bob and Maureen, It is nice to know you are enjoying Mexico. You were so well prepared, it was bound to happen. That picture of La Playa looks so inviting. Are you getting a chance to practice your Spanish? Joan and Jim |
| 9th February 2007 Marion Renner-Tracey | Mexico - From: Viva Mexico! Hi Maureen & Bob, I've been checking in from time to time. You guys are having an adventure of a lifetime! The fun part is we get to share it with you. I have run off some of your photos for Ethel. She truly enjoyed them. I want to go to the "la playa" right now. Today it was 9 degrees here in Jersey. I'll check in again soon! |
| 8th February 2007 Doug Masiroff | You made it! - From: Viva Mexico! Hola queridos amigos Bob y Maureen, IT WAS FUN TO READ ABOUT YOUR FIRST DAYS IN MEXICO. THANKS FOR E-MAILING THE LINK TO YOUR BLOG. YOUR PHOTOS ARE GREAT! |
| 7th February 2007 Heidi Tait | Hola Amigos! - From: Viva Mexico! Buenas Dias Maureen and Bob, You sound like you're having a grand time so far... I know you'll figure out the 'problemos" The photos are beautiful- what a difference from our wintery world. Can't wait to see where you'll take us next! xoxox Heidi |
| 27th January 2007 Gerry | January trip - From: Big Bend and a Weather Change What amazing scenery! Both of you are enjoying an interesting journey and will have many great memories. |
| 23rd January 2007 Elaine Griffin | Great Trip - From: Big Bend and a Weather Change Looks like you're having a great time. The pictures are breathtaking. Wish I were there. |
| 20th January 2007 Paddrick Mackin | Memories - From: Big Bend and a Weather Change Thanks for the story and photo memories. It reminds me of the early 1970's when 5 friends and I took a 60 mile three canoe trip on the RG though the canyons. Yes, we soaked in the hot springs in Mexico and camped near the river close to Boquillas where we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a local eatery. Another time, my wife and I backpacked to the South Rim for a night. We could only carry enough water for a day out and a day back. |
| 17th January 2007 nate | awesome - From: Trip to Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas The dry tortugas are phenominal and I am glad to see you got to enjoy all that Fort Jefferson had to offer. Must have been pretty quiet at night!!! I got engaged on that island and it is by far, the closest to paradise I've ever been. |
| 17th January 2007 Kenneth & Marilynn | Greetings - From: On The Way to Big Bend, Texas Glad to get the update, always enjoy your travelogs, Hope you are well.God Bless |
| 13th January 2007 Martha Raak | greetings - From: On The Way to Big Bend, Texas I biked across TX so I know it is one wide state!! People are great, tho(except for the one in the white House). Will be taking the bus to DC on Jan 27 to protest the war. Still no snow here--48' today. I broke a bone in my r. hand falling while playing tennis. Bummer. |
| 6th January 2007 Skipper | - From: “If you don’t like the weather stick around, it will change.” Interesting site. I am from the area. |
| 31st December 2006 ChrisinLA | haha - From: Give’em Hell Harry Looks like the car is eating the man. Cute pictures :) |
| 28th December 2006 lemlem Getachew | Where haveyou been - From: Give’em Hell Harry Where were you between Yosemite and Missouri/ |
| 28th December 2006 Beverly | Harry T - From: Give’em Hell Harry Brought memories of how we loved that visit. Keep us updated!! |
| 28th December 2006 anonymous | - From: Give’em Hell Harry The church you have a picture of is actually the temple of the Community of Christ (Formerly The Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.) and their head quarters. Even though the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or sometimes known as Mormons) and the Community of Christ share some history the Community of Christ split from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints some 100 years ago |
| 13th December 2006 Harley Mom | Awesome Pictures - From: ROAD TRIP SEWARD HIGHWAY DAY 7 & 8 Really awesome pictures. The trip must have been great. |
| 13th December 2006 Harley Mom | Great Pics - From: ROAD TRIP THE ALASKAN HIGHWAY/ GLENN HIGHWAY Day 4,5 & 6 You really do have some great pictures of the country. Thanks for sharing them with us! |
| 8th December 2006 islander | our little island is all english!! - From: Does anyone speak English? Hi, Glad you liked your trip to our fair land,just wanted to let you know that Ile D'Entree or as we call it Entry Island is all english speaking,so if you visit again,come see us. |
| 5th December 2006 Sue Groskin | Been There Too - From: The High Sierras Hi Maureen and Bob, I was there years ago and loved it. I stayed for a month in the wilderness area of Siade Valley and then visited where you are. Looks like you are really having fun. Smiles, Sue |
| 22nd November 2006 Beverly | - From: Yosemite---An Amazing Place! breathtaking |
| 20th November 2006 Dow Scoggins | One of the top 10 scenic drives. - From: The Rugged Beautiful Pacific Ocean Its hard to keep your eyes on the road when driving down the Pacific Highway. No wonder it is listed as one of the most scenic drives in America. www.americasbestonline.net/highway.htm |
| 18th November 2006 Ruth and Daryl | about SF - From: The Ups and Downs of SF Enjoyed touring SF via your blog. Must let Daryl see the graphics on the brewery sign. Hope your brakes held out on those SF hills. |
| 7th November 2006 gecko | Congratulations !! - From: Our Wedding Day! Congratulations !! |
| 7th November 2006 Beverly | - From: “I left my heart in San Francisco” Have really enjoyed the wonderful photos!! |
| 23rd October 2006 mary | going there - From: A Vacation from Vacation Plan to visit in Sept '07, any hot tips?? |
| 18th October 2006 Martha Raak | a beautiful part of the USA - From: Redwood National Park/State Park We have traversed that road and it is unforgetable. Keep enjoying and be well. I am in KS. Heidi is doing v. well so I will return to PGH to workon the election this friday. Cheers |
| 17th October 2006 Ruth and Daryl | your wedding day - From: Our Wedding Day! We are so happy for you both; having your families take part is an extra special way to celebrate. May you have many more travels together. |
| 17th October 2006 Patty | - From: Redwood National Park/State Park Hey - great pictures. It brings back wonderful memories with Steve and Susan. We went to Basin who had 1 tree supposedly 2000 years +. I just could not image. It was spectacular. I was shocked at the visable fire damage from 100 years ago! Keep us posted. Patty |
| 17th October 2006 Ken Blinn | Thanks - From: Crater Lake OR Bob and Kel, Thanks for including us in your travels, we love hearing from you and enjoy the photos and itinerary |
| 14th October 2006 Gail Bernardine | October adventures - From: Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley Resort onto Quincy If by any chance you are coming back near Oklahoma, I insist you stop here - do ya here me?????????????? You are the King and Queen of Adventure!!!!!! |
| 5th October 2006 diana | - From: DAY 7 WRANGLE, ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE ALASKA HIGHWAY My boyfriend I went there and went on that hike! wasn't it wonderful?! beautiful pictures!! |
| 2nd October 2006 anonymous | - From: Does anyone speak English? Yes, someone does speak English there. A whole community at the eastern end of the Islands, called Grosse Ile. Anglophones have lived there for 200 years. You just have to know where to look..... |
| 15th September 2006 gecko | A Dream - From: Enough of the Historic Sites! Please!!! You are realy living my dream. I once discovered your site when i was ill (got a cold) a few months ago. And I always come back. Go on ! |
| 5th September 2006 Rick | Wonderful Job - From: ROAD TRIP ALASKA HIGHWAY DAY 3 Ran across this site by accident and found myself reading of your travels all afternoon instead of working. Great job with the journal and the photos! |
| 27th August 2006 Kate Hildebrand | Beautiful! - From: The Most Photographed place in Canada I'd love to go there someday. |
| 16th August 2006 Atlantic Canadian | Really? - From: The long ferry ride and Louisbourg I find it amazing that 300 km. from Cape Breton to Halifax was going to take you all day. We do have highways. Were you on a donkey? |
| 12th August 2006 etlb70 | been there - From: Mauna Kea Highest Point in World Newest land property on earth!Cool Place Thurston Lava Tube Etc.Mauna Kea is huge took all day to drive around.Great Gorges And Vegitation on lower part's.Upper was barren land like the moon! |
| 25th July 2006 Carol Miller | Keeping in touch - From: A Quirpon Island Experience I was past due to check your blog, and was delighted to read about your adventures. It sounds like a great trip. --Carol |
| 23rd July 2006 deleted_19454 | beautiful - From: A Quirpon Island Experience what a lovely part of the world |
| 13th July 2006 joyce and paul | People of Newfoundland - From: Early occupants of Newfoundland Moreen, I just added a comment a few minutes ago but I do not think it posted, maybe because I put only my name. Anyway, lets try this again. You may not have gotten other comments earlier either. Aren't the people of Newfoundland very unique. When I was there many many many moons ago, they were so friendly and welcoming. They would take anyone into their homes for a stay or bite to eat. I often wonder if the Russian vessels still come in off shore and take away the fishing industry that most count on for a living. You can tell the hard life they lead by their skin and weather worn faces. They are out on the sea from dusk to dawn !!! joyce appel |
| 13th July 2006 joyce appel | People of Newfoundland - From: Early occupants of Newfoundland Aren't the people of Newfoundland unique? When I was there many many moons ago I found them to be so friendly and so welcoming. They would take anyone in overnight or just for a bite to eat. And the fishing families work so hard from dusk to dawn. Their weatherworn sking and faces show the life they lead also !!!! I often wonder if the huge Russian fish vessels are still coming in off shore and taking away the fishing business that all too many families count on for a living. joyce |
| 5th July 2006 Jamie Dillon | 'Nerdy Bike' - From: First full day in Newfoundland Just wanted to check if the picture on Canada Day was a picture of the nerdy bike. If not, please send a photo of it :-D. (Just curious!) Thanks, Jamie |
| 30th June 2006 Allan-Builder | Mucho Congrats - From: Last Day in MA and Traveling North So by now you are an old married couple! Ha! Anyways, I am so sorry that I could not make your wedding. I wish you both lots of happiness, contentment and many happy trails, as Ron would say. "A dog's tail is wagged by his heart." Love you both, looking forward to seeing you both. ps. We have a relative in Searsport Maine they own an antique shop there called the Pumpkin patch. Drop in and say hello to Phyllis. |
| 30th June 2006 Patty & Steve | Congratulations - From: Our Wedding Day! It all looks so wonderful! We could not be happier for you! May you be blest with a new, adventurous, and safe life with many children! Love Patty & Steve |
| 26th June 2006 Peter Greninger | Congratulations - From: Our Wedding Day! Congratulations from the team here at REI. |
| 26th June 2006 Peter Greninger | Congratulations - From: Our Wedding Day! Congratulations from the team here at REI. |
| 26th June 2006 joyce appel and paul henry | Time, time, time - From: The “Eastermost” point in the US Time flies by so fast and we are glad to see you are having a great time and seeing so much. |
| 26th June 2006 joyce appel and paul henry | Bob - From: quaint Harbor-towns in ME Bob is always ready for anything !!!!! |
| 26th June 2006 Joan Roolf | We are HAPPY for you both! - From: Our Wedding Day! Bob and Maureen, You both look so happy... and what a wonderful way to marry, having both families involved to take part in the happiness. It is a time for all to celebrate for a long time. We wish you both love and happiness for the rest of your lives. Jim and Joan |
| 26th June 2006 joyce appel and paul henry | day before wedding - From: The day before our Wedding Looks like you had a really fun, wonderful, great day before your wedding. |
| 24th June 2006 Sue Groskin | Congradulations! - From: Our Wedding Day! How wonderful! With many more wonder-filled days to come for you both. |
| 17th June 2006 Neil Jacklin | What if? - From: Moah Utah & Arches National Park Utah Where would you spent most of your time, if you were to do it again? |
| 17th April 2006 Wayne | Any tips on camping? - From: Trip to Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas I am leaving of the Dry Tortugas next month (May 15). Any tips on camping? What you wish you would have taken, what was not needed. Is there and additional fee to bring the kayaks? |
| 4th April 2006 Anton | Digitalcameras Store - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 5 I want mp3 player. What will advise? |
| 2nd April 2006 Martha Raak | Thanks - From: April Fools Bike Ride I enjoyed the day. Thanks for organizing it. |
| 28th March 2006 Annette | Thanks!! - From: Bike Ride on Haleakala National Park Will be doing to bike down the volcano in less than 30 days! Nervous but excited! |
| 7th February 2006 Bob | NOT REAl - From: Trip to Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas Its not real you complete nin-compoop |
| 26th January 2006 John and Judy Dayner | Guess who your neighbor is - From: Bothan Taistil II Hi - We're in the Windsport in site 136 opposite you at Boyd's. There's cold Yuengling Black and Tan in my cooler. |
| 26th January 2006 JimandJoan | A quick recovery! - From: Visit to Atlanta Sorry to hear about your fall, Kel! As a fellow bicyclist I sympathize. The pictures are superb. Keep them coming. Joan |
| 26th January 2006 Ken Blinn | - From: Visit to Atlanta Enjoyed the photo trip to Atlanta, hope Kel is doing better. Keep us posted with events. Always |
| 24th January 2006 Joan Roolf | Atlant Aquarium/ Bike accident - From: Visit to Atlanta Your photography is wonderful, especially at the Atlanta Aquarium. Sorry to hear about Kelly's biking accident, but happy to hear she is OK. This is a concern we have to be wary of. Keep sending those pictures! |
| 27th December 2005 Bill Craven | Hello - From: Bothan Taistil II Hi, Bob. I have been wondering where you've been. Noe, I know. |
| 12th December 2005 Jessica | Mt. Charleston - From: Death Valley I love these pictures they are very beautiful. <333333 |
| 22nd November 2005 Gerry | Florida - From: Bothan Taistil II Hey you two! Hope you've healed up by now Maureen. New "digs" very impressive! Will we see you in Florida this winter? Not sure how long we will be there this winter, but will get some time that's for sure. Take care. gerry |
| 15th November 2005 Gary fME | Don't forget the roof - From: Bothan Taistil II Bob, Do look under those cabinets over the cab and check for water. The seam over the cab tends to leak. Mine did and dealer fixed it |
| 12th September 2005 joyce and paul | Sept. 12 remark - From: THAR’ ARE “BEARS” IN THEM THAR’ HILLS! AND THAT IS THE BEAR FACTS Hi, enjoying the pictures and articles. When are you coming home. I thought you said Sept. |
| 30th August 2005 Donna Broussard | How beautiful - From: Moah Utah & Arches National Park Utah |
| 25th August 2005 Al | Reflect - From: ROAD TRIP SEWARD HIGHWAY DAY 7 & 8 The four things that come back not, do come back but all in different form. Sometimes regretably. |
| 25th August 2005 Me Again | Wisdom? - From: ALASKA ROAD TRIP- SEWARD HIGHWAY Stupid is, what stupid does. Forrest Gump - What does that mean anyway?? |
| 24th August 2005 Wolf Larsen | The Wild - From: ROAD TRIP THE ALASKAN HIGHWAY/ GLENN HIGHWAY Day 4,5 & 6 Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home... John Muir |
| 24th August 2005 Tres | Wrangle-St Elias NP - From: ROAD TRIP THE ALASKAN HIGHWAY/ GLENN HIGHWAY Day 4,5 & 6 I love that pic! Awesome job. |
| 9th August 2005 Al on the farm | A Garbage dump - From: THAR’ ARE “BEARS” IN THEM THAR’ HILLS! AND THAT IS THE BEAR FACTS You asked, so - almost every day I am at the farm cleaning up. So far filled a 20 sq yd dumpster and four pickup truck loads. This guy used his barn as his private garbage dump. Denali sounds awesome! |
| 2nd August 2005 Bob & Sara Zavos | Nice visit - From: Siesta Key It was nice seeing Maureen & Bob. Your journal is terrific. Wonderful adventures, great pictures, a fun visit. Stop by again when your down our way. |
| 22nd July 2005 Not so big Al | More wisdom from W PA - From: INSIDE PASSAGE DAY 15, 16 & 17 Terrorism is war for the poor. War is terrorism for the rich. |
| 16th July 2005 Allan on the Farm | Wisdom of the East - From: CAN WE KETCHIKAN? DAY 3 KETCHIKAN, ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE ALASKA HIGHWAY Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in kind...what we sow is what we reap. And when we choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, the fruit of our Karma is happiness and success. - or so it is said. |
| 15th July 2005 Al | Wisdom - From: Northwest Washinton Mt Baker An integral (integrated?)being knows without going,sees without looking,and accomplishes without doing. Lao Tzu |
| 15th July 2005 Joan Roolf | Mt. Baker in 1962 - From: Northwest Washinton Mt Baker Way back in the summer of 1962 a group from Pittsburgh AYH backpacked the national forest around Mt. Baker. That was in the days when you could still build a campfire, dip your cup into a pristine stream for a drink of water, and dig a latrine with a view of the moon coming over the mountains. I was among that group. It was the year the space needle was finished for the World's Fair in Seattle. The Cascades have retained their beauty. |
| 14th July 2005 Jim | - From: Home of the motorscooters receiving two of each |
| 13th July 2005 Sue G | - From: The Mountain Scotty, Maureen and Bob, Beam up to this wonderful place! |
| 13th July 2005 joyce appel and paul henry | Mt. Roberts - From: INSIDE PASSAGE DAY 12,13,14, Paul and I went to the top of Mt. Roberts also and hiked the Alpine trail. Another good hike is the Gold Mine Trail out of Juneau that goes to a falls. Can't remember the name but it goes past an old mine camp that is now a museum. joyce |
| 13th July 2005 joyce appel and paul henry | Way to go! - From: The Mountain Looks like you are having fun. Well, keep it up and enjoy. |
| 11th July 2005 LInda Meyers | Wow! What a climb! - From: DRIVING THRU THE MOUNTAIN On first reading, I thought you climbed, as in hiked, from 4000 to 9000 feet in an hour, and I was not surprised since I know you guys are in the greatest of shape. Nevertheless, it did seem nearly impossible. On second reading, I guess you aren't quite Supermen. . .! The photos are spectacular, worthy of framing! It must have been eerie alone in a campground without anyone around. Being a city girl, that thought alone frightens me, without even mentioning snakes and bears. Keep writing! I love to read your blogs! Love, Linda |
| 8th July 2005 Allan | NCT - From: DRIVING THRU THE MOUNTAIN Haven't been able to get in touch with Warren Smith. He must be away. Are you still going to send a newsletter. If you give me some ideas I will write it up. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" Gandhi |
| 6th July 2005 Al of Grove City | Pithy sayings - From: INSIDE PASSAGE DAY 12,13,14, "The Evil of the Mind is conquered by the goodness of the Heart" an American soldier in Iraq |
| 3rd July 2005 Emily and Bill Lobdell | marvelous photos - From: CLOSER ENCOUNTER OF THE THIRD KIND great pics, Bob: We've been in the area and enjoyed it. Now, you two have to come to the Vermilion Cliffs, between 10/1 and 11/15, to hike Buckskin Gulch, the world's longest slot canyon -spooky and beautiful; and the Wave- like no place else on earth. we'll be there then, at the Paria Contact Station.. We can toast to W's good health (we don't want The Lizard to take our nation's reins! Emily and Bill |
| 3rd July 2005 Wolf | Pithy sayings - From: INSIDE PASSAGE DAY 12,13,14, "Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth" Buddha? |
| 2nd July 2005 iva doll | Grits? - From: CLOSER ENCOUNTER OF THE THIRD KIND Wow, cool hike! Can you elaborate, and this will sound silly, on what grits are? I always thought they were potatoes, hashbrown type things, but a fella from Tennessee that I recently met has said that Grits are Grits, not potatoes, but won`t elaborate. How would you describe grits? ivadoll (ivajan@yahoo.com) |
| 30th June 2005 Allan of the North | The Farm - From: ENDING DAY 7 I got the farm! Now the fun begins. Looking forward to your return, so you can help build my house. The wisest follow their own direction. Euripides |
| 30th June 2005 Joan Roolf | What a place! - From: UN BELIEVABLE Las Vegas is the opposite of what we "outdoor people" are used to----but there are so many who love it. Who is crazy? We like to think it is the "others". After all, I think, the natural world has it all. But not everyone does! |
| 27th June 2005 kathy shunk | thanks.... - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 6 I live in Northern Virginia and I have never seen the bottom of the Grand Canyon until this morning! Your pictures were beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trip...I hope to go West some day. |
| 21st June 2005 norma | Colorado Raft Trip - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 6 Hi you two - Pics of the raft trip are spectacular! I saved so many of them. Can see why it's hard not to keep taking pics of canyon & river. Glad you had such a nice group - the 2 crew members certainly did a great job. Looking forward to seeing pics of Rushmore, Rainier and all points north. Take care of each other Norma |
| 21st June 2005 Alice Hertzler | WOW! - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 6 What a wonderful photo-journal of the trip. Your camera was worth every penny, Bob! Thanks for helping me re-live the trip. It was a pleasure to meet you and Kelly, and I'm looking forward to the Alaska photos. Have a wonderful journey. |
| 17th June 2005 Allan of the North | More Words - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 5 Fishing is a happy combination of hunting and meditation. A. Warren Larsen (my pen name) |
| 17th June 2005 Allan | Words of ? - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 6 In the beginning there was neither existence nor non-existence, All this world was unmanifest energy. Rig Veda |
| 17th June 2005 Emily Lobdell (latinteacher40@yahoo.com | I'm envious.... - From: RAFTING TRIP DAY 6 thanks so much; I'm enjoying the trip vicariously. emily |
| 15th June 2005 Linda | Wayside Chapel - From: Alaska Bound I love the photo of the Wayside Chapel! ! ! |
| 15th June 2005 Linda | Alaskan travels - From: Alaska Bound I'm so glad to follow your travels through Alaska. We took an Alaskan cruise a few years back and loved the ports we visited. Your blog and photos take me back and give me a renewed inspiration to travel Alaska. Have a great time! Love, Linda |
| 15th June 2005 Linda | "The Love Boat" - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! Well, I watched the show, "The Love Boat," for years, and I never imagined it to be a raft on the Colorado River. I am so happy for the two of you and hope that you, soon, will be cruising into Southern Oregon. Happy travels throughout your lives together! ! ! |
| 15th June 2005 Linda | "The Love Boat" - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! |
| 15th June 2005 Sue G | June 15th - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! Congradulations Maureen and Bob! -And a proposal story to tell at anniversaries. Somehow I suspected that two people who could be side by side this long might never really part! Hope to do some biking and kayaking with both of you, if you ever come back! |
| 15th June 2005 Allan | Congratulations - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! Two of my favorite people getting hitched WOW Wonderful News. Wishing you both the very best! "It is the intention behind your giving and receiving that is the most important thing." Chopra |
| 15th June 2005 Ali | Congratulations II - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! Same again - and what a place to propose - well done! |
| 15th June 2005 ConMel | Conratulations! - From: RAFTING TRIP -AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE! Just saw your blog, and wanted to wish you all the best for the future! |
| 14th June 2005 anonymous | WOW!! - From: Badlands Hi you two! Man alive, this is an awesome trip. It's neat to be able to settle own with a cup of tea and read and "see" your travels on the blog site after I get home from work. You are soooo lucky.........ENJOY every minute of it! - Gerry |
| 13th June 2005 anonymous | Beautiful Pictures - From: COLORADO RIVER RAFTING TRIP DAY 2 Kelly and Bob, Your pictures are spectacular and the story so interesting! Our trip on Westwater Canyon way up stream in Utah was a Mini-Grand Canyon trip of just 2 days. We "froze" because the weather turned cold and rainy. Otherwise our experiences were similar. Looking forward to your next blog! - Joan Roolf |
| 13th June 2005 anonymous | Onward ho !!!!! - From: Alaska Bound Have fun, excitement, and enjoy !!!!! - joyce appel and paul henry |
| 11th June 2005 anonymous | Alaska Bound Itinerary - From: Alaska Bound Hi you two - Thanks for itinerary - will be helpful in following your journey. Looks really great. The pictures & narrative are terrific as usual. Hope you can send us more as you travel. It certainly is an ambitious endeavor - but you two seasoned travelers will do just fine. So take care of each other - enjy yourselves and blog us when you can. Peace & Joy! - norma & mary |
| 18th May 2005 anonymous | Wonderful Savannah - From: Second half week one Enjoyed your travelogue. Got interested in Savannah, Georgia from the community website www.savannahshappenings.com. Your travelogue further fuels my interest in the place. - Suzee |
| 19th April 2005 anonymous | Great Food & Entertainment - From: Hawaii Day Three If you're still in Oahu, stop by Willy's in the International Market for some great food and live music. It was my favorite place when I lived there! AND the Wialana Cafe has tasty macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup..can't leave without tasting these. The wialana cafe is cheap and has great food..also has a lounge area and kareoke. The cafe is just around the corner of the Pavillion building(on Kalakua Ave) so not far if you're staying somewhere downtown. - Gina |
| 7th April 2005 anonymous | Beautiful Hawaii - From: Trip to the Islands of Hawaii Aloha to you two! Pictures so far are wonderful. As is the narra- tive. And of course the "old philospher's quote! Looking forward to future pics (hope ones from coral reef come out -they sound awesome. Take care of each other. Peace & joy. - Norma & Maey |
| 6th March 2005 anonymous | Travel to places near Pittsburgh - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio This would be a good idea, when we get back. Let us know more. I have thought of doing this also, keeping the group small. I agree with you, that there are so many places within a few hours drive of Pittsburgh that are very enjoyable. - Jim and Joan |
| 6th March 2005 anonymous | Speleology 101 - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio Hi you two! Adding spelunking to your many adventures it seems. Looks very nice - as usual pics are beautiful. Hope you enjoy the trip - take care! Peace - norma & mary |
| 6th March 2005 Bothan Taistil | Driving cost - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio Some group charge 10 cent a mile If gas keeps going up maybe that is OK I would like to know what others think It is 180 miles plus driving a round at the park, you could have close to 400 miles when done in my car at 20 miles to the gallon that is 20 gallon at 2 plus dollars a gallon that is 40 buck just for gas Waht are you ideas Bob |
| 6th March 2005 Bothan Taistil | What to Bring - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio Personal gear Hiking Gear Rain Gear Snack to share What ever you want to drink Book Games We will bring a few Camera Waht else |
| 6th March 2005 anonymous | Mileage - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio We should have a guide line on what people should pay as their share of the driving cost - Maureen Kelly |
| 6th March 2005 anonymous | What to bring - From: Trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio We should give people an idea of what to bring - Maureen Kelly |
| 21st February 2005 anonymous | Enjoy - From: Natchez, MS Bob and Kelly, When you left Florida, it sounds like you ran into the rain that first reached us in Texas. We wish you sunshine in Hawaii. That is a sure thing. But rain or shine we can enjoy! - Jim and Joan |
| 21st February 2005 anonymous | Birthday - From: Day after Mardi Gras Happy belated birthday BOB!! Well, now you are finally OLDER than ME!! ha ha Gerry - Gerry |
| 18th February 2005 anonymous | um - From: Trip to Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas you suck that fish isnt even real! - bill |
| 10th February 2005 anonymous | I found it!! - From: RV Park Panama City Beach FL OK, today I found the AGR "south" photo! Cool! And didn't we have fun?? gh - Gerry |
| 8th February 2005 anonymous | - From: Panhandle of Florida Ray and I have been to St. George Beach and the Panhandle several times. I love it. Biking along the waterway is great. - Martha |
| 8th February 2005 anonymous | Sprinter - From: Heading South Bob and Maureen, Hope you two are have a wonderful time it looks as if you are. Happy Birthday on Thursday. Mare and I wish you both well. By the way where did the Sprinter come from? - Ken Blinn |
| 8th February 2005 anonymous | Travel Blog Pics - From: RV Park Panama City Beach FL Some of the pictures you have sent are so beautiful we created a Travel Blog Folder and are saving them for future viewing. Better than post- cards! Keep them coing. - Norma & Mary |
| 8th February 2005 anonymous | Travel Blog Pics - From: RV Park Panama City Beach FL Some of the pictures are so beautiful we have created a Travel Blog Folder anf re saving them for future viewing. Better than postcards! - Norma & Mary |
| 7th February 2005 anonymous | so close......... - From: Lazy Days RV Campground Hey you 2, when you went from I-75 out Rt 44 to Rt 19 to have the tint put on your windows, you must have only been about 7 miles north of my place! Heck sakes........you should have called me, I'd have come and got you and brought you back for lunch! Maybe next time. Gerry - Gerry |
| 7th February 2005 anonymous | Sweet Picture - From: Panhandle of Florida I really like that photo. - Todd |
| 6th February 2005 anonymous | Bob's friends - From: Florida Keys Fishing Trip I am enjoying the news and the pictures. Lovely pictures. You must have a ball! What a way to live and have fun. Best wishes for a safe journey with no flat tires. Love - Ettore |
| 1st February 2005 anonymous | viewing your southwestern trip - From: Capitol Reef National Park (NP), Utah [/b] Hi you guys.......great photos memorable trip for you! Good to see you today. Take care, be safe and maybe we'll meet again some day soon. Gerry - gerry |
| 24th January 2005 anonymous | tag--you're it! - From: Florida East Coast we keep playing phone tag! Hey glad to see you went to the space center...I thought it was interesting when we were there. I love Ft. Lauderdale, what a beautiful city. Coco Beach is great too but I think you past it. Glad to see that you are having a great time in FL. We are building our patio in our backyard now. Love ya, Heather - Heather |
| 22nd January 2005 anonymous | Ray - From: Second half week one Thanks for the card. Ray arrived home fri eve and is able to do the stairs and sleep in his own bed and enjoy my cooking. Needless to say he is glad to be back!! Will do outpt PT and OT for 6 weeks. Lots of snow right now. I will cr. x ski in Schenley Park tomorrow. Cheers and have fun! - Martha Raak |
| 20th January 2005 anonymous | Freezing Up North!! - From: Second half week one Eagerly awaiting your next journal from sunny warm FL! Enjoying all the info and pics. - norma & mary |
| 20th January 2005 anonymous | Waiting for next blog rom sunny FL! - From: Second half week one Eagerly awaiting next journal words & pics. Especially since we're freezing up here!! The journals have been just great so far = informarive & picturesque. - norma |
| 19th January 2005 JimandJoan | Enjoying your travels. - From: Second half week one |
| 19th January 2005 JimandJoan | Darn! - From: Second half week one My other comment disappeared so I will add this one too.. Just wanted to say Jim and I bicycled around Savannah also last March. The traffic was challenging! Joan |
| 14th January 2005 anonymous | Fub abd interesting - From: Second half week one Quite nice choice to share your adventures, dear Bob and Maureen, and high tech. I am passing the blog to Carol and we stay up to date. Happy and safe traveling. Love, Ettore - Ettore |
| 8th January 2005 anonymous | Beautiful beaches - From: Heading South Don't forget the Beaches of South Walton in the Panhandle. They are among the best in the world, and there is a new bike path joining them all. Looking forward to your next blog, as we prepare for our own trip. When we enter our first blog, we will be viewable also. - Jim and Joan |
| 4th January 2005 anonymous | greetings - From: Black Mesa This is a terrific site. Thanks for sharing. MR - Martha Raak |
| 4th January 2005 anonymous | Wonderful idea - From: Heading South Your travel blog is an excellent idea. I, for one, will monitor it, if I learn how, and share your progress with Carol. Happy sailing and best 2005 wishes to two brave lovers of the outdoors. Blessings, Ettore - Ettore |
| 24th December 2004 anonymous | Wonderful pictures wonderful memories - From: Boulder / Escalante Utah My husband Bill and I did that same hike up Calf Creek two summers ago. We got a wonderful picture of the falls also and have made lots of copies to give friends as gifts. That was one of the highlights of our visit to Escalante. Thank you to all of your group for working on the trail. We might enjoy doing that kind of vacation some day ourselves. We also had a guide who lives in the town of Escalante who helped us go through a fantastic really, really skinny slot canyon. Peekaboo and Spooky were the names of the Slots. My husband had one spot where his backbone and his breastbone were touching the walls at the same time. That was pretty tight since he is not a fat man. Thanks for the memories your blog produced for us. - Nancy and Bill |
