 Dave and Merry Jo Binkley - D MJ Binkley | All Comments |
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| 25th July 2008 Deborah Pretty | Thanks for sharing~ - From: 193 Days of International travel, 13 Countries, 45,000+ air miles, 15,000+ photos and unending memories Hello Dave and Merry Jo, I just so happen to come across your site. Thanks so much for sharing your unbelievable experience. The beauty of most of the picture that you captured was amazing. Who would ever thought that I would every think about traveling to some of the locations that you express. Your experience has broaden my horizon. Thanks Again P.S. I don't know you but it also seen like your trip has also increase your spirituality, and you are right people are people and we all just want the very same things peace, love, and happiness. |
| 29th March 2008 Cori de Ricard | You made it! - From: The sap is running....the lobsters are not. It's been fun watching your adventure! Always mixed feelings coming back after seeing such incredible places. Thanks for bringing us along, we'll have to get together with Michael and Kyle and hear all about it! |
| 26th March 2008 Beverly | - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Have enjoyed your blogs and wonderful pictures. Hope you will come back to Tacoma again and at least visit. Welcome back to the USA - the best place in the world! Love, Bev |
| 24th March 2008 Ariel Villareal | Monsieur Binkley - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Ce message est confidentiel. No se entendere a la Polizia Deutsch. Si vous n'etes pas le destinataire designe de ce message ou une personne autorisee a l'utiliser, toute distribution, copie, publication ou usage a quelques fins que ce soit des informations contenues dans ce message sont interdits. Merci d'informer immediatement l'expediteur par messagerie electronique et d'ensuite detruire ce message. Pierre Capulet French Ambassador et Nederlands Paris, France |
| 23rd March 2008 Sciencemel | Dutch folk - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Howdy. The one thing that struck me last year when I was in AMS was the tolerance of the people. I spent a fair bit of time chatting with locals and they were all very tolerant of believes, cultures, languages, etc. Basically a live and let live ethos. I hope you had the opportunity to experience that. Don't feel put off by the weather - it has been rubbish everywhere. I'm just back from 3/4 days in London and it was cold, windy, alternating sun/clouds with snow on the return to Edinburgh. We are making up for an unusually lovely year last year. To put it in perspective, the tulips were just coming up this time last year and gone by about the middle of April. Guessing that isn't the case this time. Hope you have wonderful trip in the US. |
| 22nd March 2008 Susan Taylor | Funny 1st two sentences! - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Hi Merry Jo! You two have had quite the whirlwind six months touring through the various countries! These are memories you will keep for life and stories you will share with others for a lifetime. I will go ahead and welcome you back to the USA. Stay warm and dry during your visit in Maine! What is next on your agenda? Do you two plan to stay in the Seattle area or are you thinking of going South? Will Dave stay in Medicine. How about you, Merry Jo? I am staying in Columbia, SC until the end of June at this time. I will take off a couple of weeks then and will start somewhere new mid July. Ido not know where yet. I do hope to stay in the Southeast through the summer months and perhaps through the remainder of the year. We'll see.... Be careful you two and stay in touch! Love, Susan |
| 22nd March 2008 Ralphie | Museums - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Unfortunately, you guys didn't mention the Marijuana & Hemp Museum and the Erotic Museum while in Amsterdam - I guess it's hard to see it all, eh? It truely is a beautiful city - I jad the pleasure of visiting a couple years ago and hope to visit again some day. Welcome back to the US - I've truely enjoyed your travel blogs and will miss them - next best thing. Please give a shout if rolling through Ohio on your way home. |
| 15th March 2008 Sciencemel | London... - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! Howdy. Just sent you a PM with a few pointers on the London front. Hope you have your hotel arranged because its slim pickens this the week before Easter and the school holidays. |
| 15th March 2008 Marsha Mulder | - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! The photos of Dubai are stunning! Your new camera is doing a good job for you. As for the rain in London, guess it is back to the real world now huh! You've had a fantastic journey. Enjoy the last days of your adventure. Just think, pretty soon you will be reunited with Miss Lilly! Love, Marsha |
| 14th March 2008 Al in Akron | Hey Now - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! 60 Minutes did a piece on Dubai a few weeks back...quite an amazing place as you guys saw. All the vision of one man, Shiek (can't remember his name.) If you need any inside tourist info in London, my oldest sister lives there. I can hook you up if you want. |
| 13th March 2008 Holly Gustin | Miss you Merry! - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets I have really loved watching your adventures! I am enjoying all the pretty pictures and wish you were still here:-) Just wanted you to know that I had a baby girl on 2/10/08. 7lbs 3 oz and 19 and a half inches:-) It's quite the adventure as well!!!!!! Miss you, and wish you were still with us:-( |
| 11th March 2008 amy | Great pictures - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets What fun you both are having. I love the pictures and look forward to the next batch. We have so much snow here in Tahoe it warms me to see you both enjoying the sunshine! Thanks for sharing. Thinking of you both. Amy |
| 10th March 2008 MaryAnn | - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Enjoyed your description and pictures emensly . . .keep them coming, |
| 10th March 2008 Jim Steinhoff | From rainy Seattle - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets What a fun Oz adventure! Thank you for sharing your travels. I look forward to each new blog. Safe travels to Dubai. |
| 3rd March 2008 Sciencemel | Blogging - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Howdy, My mom (Geri) gave me your blog to follow as I'm a traveler too! Based here in Edinburgh, Scotland I've hit the road a bit over the past few years. I wanted to say 1) your blog is very well done, 2) I'm behind a bit, but it still looks like you are having fun, 3) Are you traveling with your computer? and finally 4) Was wondering if you'd been tallying the budget along the way...? I've just added your blog to my reading list so you may get a few new viewers. http://theroamingnome.blogspot.com/ Melinda |
| 3rd March 2008 She Brookes | Glad you're enjoying it all! - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hey Guys, I'm enjoying seeing Oz through your eyes. Since we met in Ulara I have read your blogs. Its great seeing everything without leaving my office. I can't wait for Barbara and I to go on another trip. The Sidney to Perth looks awesome. COntinue having fun and keeping us updated. Take care. She |
| 2nd March 2008 Susan | Train ride! - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hi Merry Jo! Your train ride was so enjoyable and I have learned so much about Australia from your enjoyable commentary as you two travel! I so admire you and Dave for taking this time off for a fantastic journey the past few months. Every Blog takes me along for a wonderful adventure. All is well here in Columbia, SC. I plan to stay on this assignment through May or June before moving on. Write again when you can! Love, Susan |
| 2nd March 2008 Loris Day | Seeing our country by computer - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hello Dave and Merry Jo, I have enjoyed your travel blogs. Fantastic to see our own country from our computer. We've seen many of these places but certainly not all. Love your descriptions and pics. Take care, Loris Day Daysy Hill Country Cottages ( You stayed here in Port Campbell Victoria - remember the 12 Apostles). |
| 24th February 2008 Al in Akron | Hey there - From: Where did all the flies go? I was looking at a map of the Brisbane area and noticed some wierd/funny city names - Gympie, Indooroopilly, Beerburrum, Tin Can Bay. Probably interesting stories behind the origins. Be safe and keep up the fabulous blogs! |
| 21st February 2008 Linda Herman | Hi Merrijo and Dave - From: Where did all the flies go? Thanks for sharing your great photos and comments over these months. It's a foggy morning in Kent. Glad to hear that you and Bill and Sheila are connecting. Hi to them as well. Does Sheila tell you about the writing group? Much fun! |
| 10th February 2008 Claudia | Feb 10 - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Wow - still can't imagine what the real thing looks like. The pics themselves are amazing! Please do explain the ants- how do you "spread" them? Is that like Peanut Butter? (grin!) Love, C |
| 9th February 2008 Bill French | Great pictures - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hey guys, so glad to be able to stay in touch with your travels! It's impressive that you're able to write in such detail - great stories! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing you both soon. Stay safe! |
| 9th February 2008 Carla Brannen | Your adventures - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hi Dave This recap reminded me so much of the time I spent there in 2001. I can't wait to return to Cairns and the islands. Keep the travel log coming. I love to keep up with your adventures. Carla |
| 7th February 2008 Judi Hayes | - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hi Merry and Dave. I am enjoying your blog, can't wait for the next one. The boys and I love the pictures. Thanks for sharing. |
| 7th February 2008 Barb | - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Wow - looks like you are having a great time. The photos are lovely. Drive safe - Barb. x |
| 30th January 2008 Barbara | - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Hi to you both. Loved the pictures. Hope you traveled safely to Cairns. It was so nice to meet you both. We are both back in the wonderful world of work and envy your freedom to continue your travels. I cant wait for your next entry to see what you have done in Cairns. Keep safe. Barb. |
| 29th January 2008 Kyle Smoot | - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Thanks for the recent Australia update. It makes me want to get on a plane right now and join you!!! Have fun in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly and hike back to Sydney. It is a wonderful trail along some great beaches. Take some food and have a pinic lunch!! Also take a ferry to Balmain; it is a wonderful neighborhood with some great restaurants. The bridge hike is fun as well!!!! |
| 28th January 2008 Linda | Love the photos - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Mike and I are really enjoying this leg of your journey as this is next on our travel iteneriary. I'm adding your positives to our must dos. Your pictures are great, but I think we might go to the outback in their winter after hearing about the temperatures! Linda |
| 28th January 2008 Cori de Ricard | It's snowing in Seattle! - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Hi, Great reading your blog. I haven't responded much but do read and enjoy them! Enjoy the heat because it's cold in Seattle. Looks like a snow day for us! |
| 23rd January 2008 George E Dixon | Good wishes for your cont. trip - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! Dear Dave and Merry Jo: I enjoy your info. please keep up the good work and I hope that your trip continue to go well. George |
| 21st January 2008 Jan Aprecio | - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! You look like you're having a great time -- wish I was there. When are you coming back - I need help! |
| 17th January 2008 Kim Lee | What's up Dave!?!?!? - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! I don't see a picture of beer , Dave!!! You are slipping! Glad you two sound like you are having a blast! You two are making my wonderlust act up!!! |
| 15th January 2008 Threasa | amazing - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! Merry what an amazing adventure you look so relaxed. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful pictures. Hope all is well. |
| 6th January 2008 Aimee | - From: Scones are woefully underrated!!! Just wanted to say a quick hello. I had to chuckle at the last picture. I know I have seen some unusual signs, but I believe the penquin one, is now the most unusual. We will be going over to Sharolyn & Rex's today for Aunt Mable's birthday so we will get some Miss Lillie pictures and send them to you. Love and miss you guys!!! |
| 26th December 2007 Claudia | Wow - looks great there! - From: Beauty 'Round Every Bend Your pictures look great so I know that the real thing was even better! Hope someday D and I get to NZ. We'll call you for advice... |
| 21st December 2007 Claudia | Best of Binkley - From: Nosing about on the North Island You brought a huge smile to me when I read the last blog about you two enjoying each other - more people should enjoy their spouse as you two do! I love the pics too - are you already planning which will be in your enlarged photo gallery? Or where will that photo gallery be? You are coming to the states again, right? (grin) Love, CC |
| 19th December 2007 Susan | Great pics! - From: Nosing about on the North Island Hi Merry Jo. The photos are spectacular! New Zealand was worth the visit. It is so great of you two to share these pics of your trips the past four(?) months. I have truly enjoyed them! Where will you be for Christmas? Be safe. Love, Susan |
| 15th December 2007 Bev Raschke | Christmas Greetings - From: Sittin' in Sanur Beach Enjoying all your blogs. Wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Greetings from the gals at GHC OB/GYN ! Stay safe. Bev Raschke |
| 3rd December 2007 Ann Lantz | Lovely Bali - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Looks like paradise...thanks for sharing eloquent writtings and enticing photos...especially nice to see a photo of you there to feel the connection. Your old neighbors...in that other world:) |
| 2nd December 2007 janinne | Looking Great - From: Lovina Beach, Bali You guys look so happy, warm and relaxed, as I sit in the rainy snow I am a bit jealous! Love from Washington-Janinne |
| 2nd December 2007 Susan Taylor | Dolphins!!!! - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Hello you two. Bali is a beautiful place! I know you two are loving it there! It will be a tough place to leave behind. Be careful on your travels! Love, Susan |
| 2nd December 2007 Claudia | soak it up! - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Sounds like a wonderful adventure among the dolphins and beautiful scenery! Take some in for us - we're into the cold season now! No massages? Love, C |
| 26th November 2007 Dana | Inquiring minds need to know........... - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket .............so how do you pronounce Phuket?? I'd hate to think it is that simple. |
| 24th November 2007 Kyle | - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket It looks wonderful!! Happy Thanksgiving!! |
| 24th November 2007 Mark | Thai Food - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket If your in Thailand, isn't it called just food? But I say Phuket, you call it what you want. Happy Travels and be safe. Mark |
| 24th November 2007 Ralph Stamm | - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket Dave looks like he's saying Phuket in that pool side lounge chair! |
| 24th November 2007 Claudia | you are right - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket Taking a vacation from your vacation sounds odd, but I understand! I could feel the relaxation from your description and pictures - wonderful! Thanksgiving was great and the Fays were grand hosts. Love, C |
| 21st November 2007 amy | WOW - From: Curious & Careful in the Kingdom of Cambodia Thank you so much for the great journal. I enjoy all the pictures and tales. It reminds me of my trips to Thailand, Vietnam and China. So much fun!! I am so excited for you both. Enjoy your time |
| 20th November 2007 Linda | Thanks for sharing! - From: It has been known to rain in Vietnam I'm so appreciative of your pictures and stories! Keep em' coming. I miss you Merry! (Sip Sip) |
| 19th November 2007 Stacey and Joel | WOW - From: Curious & Careful in the Kingdom of Cambodia I am impressed with Cambodia. The tree growing out of the temple is amazing. The carvings of the elephants is incredible, and the countryside...(speechless). You guys are lucky. Next stop come visit us in Honolulu. |