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| 5th July 2008 Cynthia | What a Beautiful Experience! - From: Home Sweet Arizona Congratulations to the entire Team for being so adventurous, but most all, for being so willing to share your lives with others. |
| 3rd July 2008 Patt Carmack | What a wonderous Trip - From: Home Sweet Arizona I throughly enjoyed following your travels across the islands. Will miss not checking daily to see what is happening today. What a truly amazing opportunity for all of you and for those of us who followed via email. |
| 3rd July 2008 Murray, | Life Changing Experience - From: GSE-What A Life Changing Experience! HI Mishay; I am so pleased to read that you went in the water - and what better place than in our clear waters. I was hoping that this trip would help you and am only sorry that I could not have been there to witness it. Murray, GSE Chair, 7020 |
| 3rd July 2008 Corinne | Safe & Sound - Home Sweet Home - From: Home Sweet Arizona I just want to say that I am happy to hear of your safe return to your families and homes. One month away can seem like a life time,however in your case, you all have filled the time with lifetime memories and we in the Bahamas are very proud to have been a part of that. One cannot mention that as big as the world may seem sitting in Arizona or in the Bahamas, once you start to travel, you realize how small it can be especially when you are part of a great group of personalities as you the GSE team were. The beauty about it is that we can appreciate how we all contribute in one way or another to making a difference in the world. Thank you all for making a difference in my world and actually helping me to appreciate even more the wonder of the ROTARY WORLD. We can MAKE DREAMS REAL. All the best. |
| 2nd July 2008 Murray | Back Home - From: back in AZ Hi Katie and all; I am happy to see that you all arrived home safe and sound and, I trust, in good health as well. Not that we were happy to see you leave. It truly was a pleasure having you visit our little part of our District (about 1/3 of it). It makes it all worthwhile when we can see and hear that you were truly appreciative of our efforts. I hope that we can keep in touch. Now I look forward to seeing the other "last postings" on this wonderful blog that you set up. Murray GSE Chair District 7020, 2007-08 |
| 26th June 2008 Patt | - From: Turks & Caicos What a truly amazing trip you are having. I'm thrilled that all the team has had this experience. It something you can talk about for eons. Can't wait to hear all the details. See you soon Mom |
| 26th June 2008 Julie Shaw | - From: Turks & Caicos Katie... looks like you are having such a great time. Love the pictures and can't wait to hear all about it. Take Care and God Bless. |
| 25th June 2008 Jessica | Sounds wonderful! - From: Cynthia's Reflections from Abaco...one of the world's best kept secrets Cynthia, you guys look like you're having so much fun! Just looking at your photos puts a smile on my face. Jessica |
| 25th June 2008 Paula | I'm so jealous of the beauty you all are enjoying - From: Turks & Caicos Mishay, I am so proud of you for overcoming your challenge (you know what I mean). Are you sure it isn't Mark who packed everything but the kitchen sink? That is so typical of him whenever we go anywhere!!!!!!!! Next week at this time you will all be back home, see you soon. |
| 25th June 2008 Amy Walters | Hi Cuz!! - From: Another Great Day Hi Kate - it looks like you are having an amazing trip. I have been reading along while I recoop from surgery. Thanks to everyone for sharing your travels online -- this is great!! Thanks - Amy Walters (Katie's little cousin) |
| 24th June 2008 Cheryl | - From: Turks & Caicos So, what does conch taste like? Chicken?:) Thank you for taking us all along on this exciting adventure in your lives. I will admit I had never head of Turks adn Caicos before, but I will remember it now. I look forward to hearing all your stories that didn't make it to the site. See you soon, Cheryl |
| 24th June 2008 Carolee/Gerrit | beauty - From: Turks & Caicos I am talking about Katie of course! I am very glad that you all had such a wonderful time, thanks to your hosts, the islands and the giving nature of Rotary. I am very glad for Katie who applied for Denmark and waited a year before going to this Paradise. Come back safe and sound. ( it is 110 degrees in Phoenix!) See you soon, Carolee/Gerrit. |
| 24th June 2008 Dayna Carpenter | Great Blog! - From: Cynthia's Reflections from Abaco...one of the world's best kept secrets Thank you so much for all the pictures and captions. This truly sounds like a trip of a lifetime, but so nice that you share it with us. |
| 19th June 2008 GSE Dry lands to Islands | Hello - From: Another Great Day Thanks for your post Jessica, it's great to hear from you! |
| 18th June 2008 Jessica | Hi from San Diego! - From: Another Great Day Wow, Cynthia, sounds really amazing! I'm enjoying following along and seeing all of your photos. |
| 18th June 2008 Lynn | Abaco and beyond - From: another day...another island! Another thanks for all of your posts and pictures. Best wishes from both southern Arizona (and Toby) and Oregon. I know each of you have more happening than you can possibly comment on even if you talked non stop for the next year. Take time to breathe and just absorb. We will listen to what you feel like as your mood strikes. Each of you deserve this wonderful experience. |
| 17th June 2008 Craig | A Day at School - From: another day...another island! Mishay, I spent an hour at your school today reading to Bernadette's class of 10 5th graders. They are studying Africa so I had a bunch of African folktales for them. School is not in bad shape except for, well, never you mind...I now think that I will go to Africa with Rotary this September (Kenya) on a water related project. Katie, I worry about you around all that wine too. Save a sip or two for others. Cynthia, the city needs your help. It is over 112 degrees and a little hard to see the benefits of living in the City just now. Wendy the pictures are GREAT! You do have a talent in that regard. Now, really, how is Mark feeling? I could be there a just a few hours... |
| 17th June 2008 Cheryl | island hopping - From: checking in from the Nassau WOW, are there really enough hours in the day to do all the things you are doing?:) Here's wishing you all safe travels as you head to a new destination tomorrow. Wendy, how are you handling all the various modes of transportation?:) |
| 16th June 2008 Paula And Boys | Happy Father's Day - From: checking in from the Nassau Mark, Happy Father's Day. We love and miss you. Everyone says "Hello". We spent the day with dad at Darcie's. Hugs & Kisses. |
| 14th June 2008 Laurie Criss | What a fantastic experience for all of you! - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Loved reading about your experiences and adventures so far, Katie and group. Will check in every few days for more. Be safe and come home safe too. Will love hearing more after your return. L |
| 14th June 2008 Tara | Awesome! - From: Bahamas day 2 - Wendy Sounds like you are having a truly awesome experience. I am so happy for you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! God Bless all of you and have a safe journey! |
| 13th June 2008 Linda Reidenbaugh | Greetings To You! - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Hi Katie! I love the blog! What a great way to share pictures and experiences. You've had so many experiences already. Now, when you get back, you will have to teach our team some of those dance moves. Wishing you the very best. Linda |
| 13th June 2008 Sandy/Mom | Hi Wendy - From: Ocean pics Wow, great pictures... so glad you had this chance to go. Glad you are so busy you don't have time to write! Love from Illinois |
| 13th June 2008 Debbie Beebe | Enjoy Everything! - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Hey Katie, Mark and Team, It sounds like you are having a great time. Only someone who has been on a GSE trip can truly understand the experience you are having...it is definitely a once in a lifetime. Love the pics and the blogs. Congrats on being such wonderful representatives for D-5490. |
| 12th June 2008 Craig | Wish I was there - From: Ocean pics How is Mark feeling? I just got home from Colorado and opened the blog for the first time; man, am I jealous! It seems to be all that you had hoped for and more. Now that the District Conference is over, I can get back to a normal life in retirement. Take care of each other and I hope that you never have to say that "you know who" called! Craig (the BEST man but never the groom) |
| 12th June 2008 sonya | I'm jealous - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Hi Katie! Sounds like you are having a fabulous experience and taking part in many wonderful activities....makes me think of Aruba and I am so jealous!! :) I have been checking your blogs about once a week, so keep 'em coming. Miss you and can't wait to hear all about your trip when you return. Love ya girl! |
| 11th June 2008 Hazel | Bahamas - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Hi guys, I need to hear how the Bahamas is treating y'all! Hope you have an easy day today. Carl may still be in bed - if you can imagine that! We really enjoyed having you and will be watching the blog as your visit progresses. Remember, we won't get this experience so we live vicariously! Keep posting.......... |
| 11th June 2008 Kay | Awesome! - From: Ocean pics Hey Wendy, What a beautiful place and your hosts sound wonderful! I know you are busy and I will keep checking on your activities. Kay |
| 11th June 2008 Lynn | yahoo - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie I love all your comments and pictures. It is so fun to get tidbits of your activities. Thank you one and all. |
| 10th June 2008 deborah sedillo dugan | Media Services - From: vocational day What an wonderful experience. Soak it all up and please share all that you learn with us. I am anxious to hear what the media services group has to offer in comparison with what we do. Keep well my friend. |
| 10th June 2008 Jeanie Morgan | Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!! - From: Preparing for adventure I'm so happy you are all finding your exchange so rich and rewarding! My hat is off to your hosts for arranging great vocational experiences for each of you. I hope you're journalling every chance you get, as there is no better way to be able to sort out these memories. All your senses are being bombarded with delightful, stimulating data to record someplace in your memory bank. Your journal will help you make sense of it all later as your memories come flooding back! |
| 10th June 2008 Ruby Dirks | Ask Me If I Am Jealous - From: Weekend Recap from Cynthia & Katie Cynthia, Sounds like the perfect trip. Business yet pleasure; educational yet fun. Reversed postcard note- WISH I WERE THERE. Oh wait, I have to read my book for Desert Sisters Club. |
| 8th June 2008 Ruth Bridges | Hi Cynthia! - From: vocational day I am so proud of you for taking this wonderful opportunity to travel and share information. It sounds like it is already a tremendous learning experience for you and I am sooo happy about that. Take care, and know that you and your travel companions, are in our hearts and minds. Ruth |
| 8th June 2008 Dayna | Ocean pictures - From: Ocean pics Wow, what great pictures. Looks like such a wonderful place to be. Thanks for taking the time to get the pictures on the blog. |
| 7th June 2008 Paula Williams | Keep Writing and Taking Pics - From: vocational day Katie-Great to hear from you! Pls keep the journal going and take plenty of pics...you KNOW we love details!! Have too much fun... |
| 3rd June 2008 Lynn | pictures - From: Cayman Exchange Day Two Can you post a few pictures of the ocean? |
| 3rd June 2008 Lynn | dates please - From: Cayman Exchange Day Two Would you please put dates on your entries? I loved the phrase Arizona monsoons on steroids. VERY good. |
| 3rd June 2008 Paula | - From: We have arrived Glad you masde it safely!!! Remember to have FUN!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2nd June 2008 Cheryl | greetings from Illinois - From: Cayman Exchange Day Two What a wonderful opportunity for you all!:) I am enjoying reading of your adventures that have just begun. You are in my thoughts and prayers for safe travels throughout the next month. |
| 2nd June 2008 Monica | I am glad you arrived safely - From: Cayman Exchange Day Two hi cynthia and friends, i am so proud of all of you, enjoy the rain~it is a pleasant change from the desert heat, we are having triple digits...be safe and represent the city of phoenix! monica and andrea (cynthia's niece) :o) |
| 30th May 2008 Tom Perry | Godspeed - From: Preparing for adventure I can't wait to hear the stories. Keep us posted. Katie, I'll pass along any of your messsages to staff. |