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| 6th October 2009 Kim | - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip The resort looks amazing! And it may not be Laguna Beach 5 star...but did you get In & Out yet? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6th October 2009 Kim | Pretty sweet - From: Riza's President's Club Awards Trip (2nd Entry) That flight show looks insane! Glad you guys were about to go check it out. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5th October 2009 Leslie | AWESOME!! - From: Riza's President's Club Awards Trip (2nd Entry) What an amazing trip!!! I would LOVE to see something like what you're describing...it sounds truly incredible!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5th October 2009 Liz | Blue Angels - From: Riza's President's Club Awards Trip (2nd Entry) Oh I love the Blue Angels! I saw them in Pensecola a few times with my Granparents and then last summer up north in Michigan. Your description was excellent and you're right you really have to be there to fully appreciate how amazing they are. I'm so glad you two are having such a great time! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3rd October 2009 Reed | Thank You For The Updates - From: Riza's President's Club Awards Trip (2nd Entry) I enjoyed reading this. What do you and Riza think about California? Have you ventured out off of the resort into town, or just cozied up to the 5 star service? I'm curious as to what you two had to eat at this "Authentic Mexican" restaurant as well. Have a good one bud. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd October 2009 Liz | - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip Wow what a beautiful hotel! You're right those prices are ridiculous! There must be some special sauce on a "Ritz Cheeseburger!" Tell Riza Congratulations on the trip and have fun! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd October 2009 Jeffers | California Coast - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip Looks awesome.... Looks like good weather too. Riza drinks Hefe'??? Nice. Tell her congratulations for me and to enjoy her rewards out there. If by some chance you get filmed on "The Hills" let me know... I'll use your DVR to watch it cause I know you got them recording. HAHAHA!!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd October 2009 Drew | wow - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip welcome back to the states James and Riza! Looks and sounds lovely... you guys have fun. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd October 2009 Thad | Free Rooms - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip Man, at those prices they ought to just give away the rooms for free and make you eat at the hotel. While that is high I can't say it's going to be much less if you go off the resort. California is real proud of everything out there. The resort looks great. Enjoy it. Skies look much clearer than back home. Keeping everyone over there in our prayers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd October 2009 Dad | Nice place.... - From: Riza's President Club Award's Trip Nice pictures too son. Riza looks great. Your notes on the food and prices makes those 'all inclusive' packages and places look real good right now. The food is free, the drinks are free (beer, scotch, etc.) and no tipping. You sit down to eat, and get up when done. No waiting for the check, refills on what ever your were drinking. I'd probably starve, or wouldn't enjoy the burger for that rate. Have a great trip. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27th August 2009 Liz | Congratulations! - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Best proposal story ever James! I'm so excited for you two! I just saw the pictures also how cool! Keep the updates coming and congratulations :) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25th August 2009 Drew | Congratulations! - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand This is awesome James, thanks for the play by play... I can totally envision it. Congrats to you and Riza!! way to go "Jimmy". :) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25th August 2009 anonymous | - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Congrats JK! I wish you guys the best. Benny | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd August 2009 Joy | Congratulations!!! - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Congrats James and Riza!!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your trip. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd August 2009 Jeffers | Wow - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Congratulations James and Riza!!! Very romantic of you James, sounds like a story book proposal. You two are great. Keep the updates coming when you have a few free minutes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd August 2009 Dad | Great story with happy ending - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand So glad to hear the news son. Riza, we love you, and look forward to having you and the boys in the family. Hope the elephant ride is a ride to remember! Glad the elephant could handle little James. :-) (It's okay son, I know the drill. "Here, sit here, you will be more comfortable" when visiting people with antique furniture) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd August 2009 Mom | BANGKOK - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Congratulations! I love you two together... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd August 2009 Kim | !!!!! - From: Surprise! Bangkok, Thailand Yep, still crying! I love this story and I love the two of you so much. Congratulations! I can't wait to see the pictures! And Jimmy, I can't believe you almost forgot to do it! Haha, classic :) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th June 2009 Mom | Jeffers Visit - From: Chris Jeffers Trip to the Philippines (May 27 - June 3) Beautiful! Cannot believe there are really beaches so gorgeous! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10th June 2009 Liz | Jeffers visit - From: Chris Jeffers Trip to the Philippines (May 27 - June 3) That place looks amazing! I love the living room! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9th June 2009 Thompson's | Good times. - From: Chris Jeffers Trip to the Philippines (May 27 - June 3) Sounds like an amazing trip! I can't wait to visit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24th March 2009 Liz | - From: Anilao - Dives #5-11 March 21, 2009 I was going to say the same thing Greggers! James you look skinny! I love the updates and the pictures. Miss you lots! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd March 2009 greggers | Slim JIM! - From: Anilao - Dives #5-11 March 21, 2009 Dang man looking slim? That looks like a L wetsuit! great pics man | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd March 2009 Kim Chamness | - From: Anilao - Dives #5-11 March 21, 2009 Oh no...poor Riza! I would freak out if I starting oozing green blood under the sea! Your pictures are amazing, as usual. I love reading about your adventures! Miss you guys. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd March 2009 Joy | Awesome! - From: Anilao - Dives #5-11 March 21, 2009 I'm so glad you guys are enjoying diving. Now you need an underwater camera;) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd March 2009 Joy | Diving - From: Scuba Certification Weekend - Batangas, Anilao Philippines That is hilarious about your weights. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd March 2009 Kim | Wow! - From: Scuba Certification Weekend - Batangas, Anilao Philippines That is so amazing!! I know how much you wanted to get your certification, and you did it! The pictures and video are great - can't wait to hear about your next dive! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2nd March 2009 Jackie | congrats!!! - From: Scuba Certification Weekend - Batangas, Anilao Philippines Love this! Congrats on being certified! Now when are we planning the family dive trip!? :) Mom was in town this past weekend. We had a great time, actually talked about you a lot and how much we missed you! xxoo to you & Riza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th October 2008 Jackie | - From: I made it and settling in We miss you already! xxoo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th October 2008 Les | Bizarre Foods - From: I made it and settling in Glad you made it safely, now when are you ready to have company? My next vacation is going to be booked for the Philippines so get ready!! I watched Andrew Zimmern on Bizarre Foods yesterday in Manila and Palawan and wanted to recommend the balut (I'll let you Google that one), mangrove worms and water crickets. I hope you got some of those when you went grocery shopping!!! Hope to see you soon buddy, give Riza and the boys a big hug from Texas!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16th June 2008 MOM | WHAT A TREAT FOR MY SONS! - From: Day 5 - Mayakoba - Happy Father's Day!!! This has been such a treat for your old mom traveling the world with her children. Kudos to Jackie being "the uncomplaining mom" this past week! Come home knowing you have been missed...USA and Phillipines! HA! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16th June 2008 Les | - From: Day 5 - Mayakoba - Happy Father's Day!!! Have a safe trip back Keating's!! I can't wait for pictures and all the stories you couldn't post on your travel blog... :) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16th June 2008 Joy | Travel Safe - From: Day 5 - Mayakoba - Happy Father's Day!!! Hope you boys have had a great trip! Can't wait to see pictures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16th June 2008 Jackie | - From: Day 5 - Mayakoba - Happy Father's Day!!! Just can't wait to have you home! xxoo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15th June 2008 Dad | This would be so interesting to visit - From: Day 4 - Mayakoba Sons, It looks like you all are having a good time, and seeing some really great places. The Mayan ruins look so interesting. The history behind them, the culture that lived there. Really an interesting place I would think. Glad you are getting to see them. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15th June 2008 JKeating | To Joy - From: Day 3 - Mayakoba Resort What do you mean 'who won?' It was about comradery and enjoying one of the most beautiful golf courses I've ever seen....but to answer your questions, drew won. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14th June 2008 Joy | Nice day on the course - From: Day 3 - Mayakoba Resort Who won? Drew I talked to your boys today! Looks like you guys are having a great time! Keep the pictures coming! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14th June 2008 Dad | WOW, nice form is right. - From: Day 3 - Mayakoba Resort You make it look easy. Nice shot Drew, to get back on the grass. Thanks so much for these updates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Mom | NATURAL GOLFERS - From: Day 3 - Mayakoba Resort This is a gorgeous golf course! You two are going to be spoiled rotten! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Les | LUCKY! - From: Day 3 - Mayakoba Resort Your blog is making me extremely jealous James!! Keep sending them in so I can live vicariously through you and Drew this weekend!! Have fun!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Jackie | - From: Day 2 - Mayakoba Resort I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate this blog! It's awesome! Have a great day golfing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Mom | CHARITY IS REWARDING! - From: Day 2 - Mayakoba Resort So proud of your bicycle team! Shows another side of Dell one doesn't think about - SHARING WITH OTHERS WHO ARE NEEDY! Thanks for the daily updates, James, of your trip with big brother, Drew. Obviously, the two of you are not going hungry. Don't forget to buy something special for Riza and Jackie. HA! I know James will get shirts for Chris and Ben. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 JKeating | Respond to Dad - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort that's what we thought...we didn't have too many chefs in the kitchen. it was much esier to get around the bike and get your hands where you needed to with the tools. I always traveled to Argentina so I've never met Odmar. He runs our Dell Brazil, but he did as my boss yesterday if we'd come down and help him streamline and build out his operations. so hopefully there is a tirp to Brazil in my future. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Joy | Congrats! - From: Day 2 - Mayakoba Resort James nice job on the bike! I like the idea they did a charity event. Can't wait to see more pictures! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th June 2008 Dad | Great Job! - From: Day 2 - Mayakoba Resort Son, that is great. Your team won the bike building. Wow! I didn't know you knew about mechanical thingys. I am impressed, but then you only had 4 people so you could get something done. If you had 5 people telling each other how to do it, it would have been a zoo. Not only did you do a good deed, but you had fun doing it, and your team got to know each other a little better. Did you know Odmar from you few trips down to Brazil? Or did you meet him yesterday. Great hat too by the way. Thank Drew for the picture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th June 2008 kim chamness | - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort 3 bathrooms??!! Dell's doing you guys right! I hope you and Drew have the best week - can't wait to hear more about it! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th June 2008 Dad | Looks like it's going to be a rough week! - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort Thanks for the update James (and Drew). Looks like you all are going to be really 'camping out' there. Good pictures, thanks for spending the time to update us. Love you both! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th June 2008 Mom | TRAVELING BROTHERS - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort Looks awesome! Drew, are you having alittle too much fun? HA! Love the pictures... James - Keep your blog coming so I can pretend I'm there with you all. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th June 2008 Joy | Jealous - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort The place looks beautiful!!! You boys have a great time! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12th June 2008 Jackie | Thank you! - From: Day 1 Mayakoba Resort Hi guys! I am jealous! Thank you so much for the update. We all miss you! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13th May 2008 Liz | - From: Camiguin, Philippines Oh my gosh that place is beautiful! How cool is that cross in the middle of the water at the sunken cemetary? So why didn't we get to see a picture of your funny looking sunburn? Can't wait to see you guys at the wedding Saturday! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Kim Chamness | - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip What incredible pictures! You've been able to see and do the coolest things...can't wait to see the rest of photo album! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Les | So LUCKY!! - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip James, it's so great that you're documenting all of your travels. You will look back on these one day and wonder how you ever had that much energy!! Beautiful pictures, keep them coming so we can live vicariously through your travels!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Mom | GOD'S CREATION - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip Unbelievable! Proud that I have a son who is taking advantage of his surroundings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Joy | Amazing - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip James this is amazing! I can't wait to see more pictures. Thanks for sending the blog...I love it! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Dad | Nice write up. - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip Great job James, the pictures were good in spite of the haze and fog. Good history lesson too. I am so glad you are getting to see things outside of Katy, and even happier that you are able to write it up and share it with the rest of us who aren't able to go and see these things. Great job. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29th April 2008 Greg Gwynn | WOW - From: Banaue and Sagada Trip Wow man that looks like on heck of a trip. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd April 2008 Joy Thompson | Sagada - From: Banaue and Sagada Weekend Trip Get some pictures of the hanging coffins. I hope you have your new lense with you! Can't wait to see pictures! Love you! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23rd February 2008 Drew | Incredible!!! - From: Goodbye Queenstown! Ok, I just now got on line to see the blog! For some reason I have not been getting the emails... James, great updates! thanks for the recaps of each event. I look forward to seeing more pics and getting the personal recount in Richmond about the wedding from the bride and groom. Joy and Mark,we love you guys... congratulations! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21st February 2008 Sandi Bush | Balloon - From: Goodbye Queenstown! Well, I know one thing for sure, this senior citizen will never be getting in a hot air balloon. I still have too much sinful pride to put myself in that positon. I have begun to think more carefully about all my activities and I bet British Mary will too. It was fun to hear about your trip. Sandi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th February 2008 Dad | Fantastic wrap up James. - From: Goodbye Queenstown! Excellent job of bringing the trip to us. Loved it! Riza, Sorry to hear about your chip, but I have done the exact same thing, and I'll bet you can't remember seeing my chipped tooth (not fixed by dentist). If you can, well, you were nice enough to not ask "what happened to your tooth" 20th February 2008 | Dad When do you leave? - From: Joy's Wedding Day | I was looking for your schedule, but only found the flights TO New Zealand. I'm not sure when you leave, but am thinking it is soon, if not already past. I didn't hear about the hamburger. How was it? Just like you do it on the barbie? 1 lb-er? What made it so good. Roo-meat? Hurry up and post those videos. Want to see that jump and how it works, and hear the audio. 20th February 2008 | Dad Great pictures. - From: Joy's Wedding Day | The only problem is there aren't more. I know, you have 2400 baud dial up. I guess driving up to a Starbucks with T-Mobil wireless isn't an option huh :-) Post your video when you can, I want to hear your 'grunt'. Update us some more on the activities. It sounds like you all are having a great time. I can't wait to see the pix. More about the jetboat too. Talk to you when you get back. Love you and Riza. 20th February 2008 | Thad CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! - From: Joy's Wedding Day | James - Please tell Mark and Joy that we are so happy for them. Can't wait to see everyone in a couple of weeks. 19th February 2008 | Jackie Thank you! - From: Joy's Wedding Day | I just can't thank you enough for these daily updates! I am pretending that we are all right there with you! :) 18th February 2008 | Thad Beautiful....... - From: Day 3 | I've always wanted to go to New Zealand. Well, now I know what I'm missing. Incredible view of the mountains and golf course. The hip comment from Dad is hilarious. I could see you swinging for about 10 minutes while your hip is popped out of socket. ouch!!!!! Keep the blogs coming. I love reading them. 18th February 2008 | Thad Not Yet......grunt...... - From: The Jump | Dude, that is so friggin funny. I guess the fact that you were able to update the blog meant that there wasn't too much to wait for and if she was just joking with you, well, even funnier. Have a good time. I enjoy getting the updates. Please add more pictures. :-) 17th February 2008 | Dad Nice write up. - From: Day 3 | That is a great write up to tell us about the balloon ride. Can't wait to see all the pictures. Jumping tomorrow eh? Bungy I know, but off a bridge, off a crane? I think I would opt for the waist cinch instead of the ankle. That would do your hip in for sure. 17th February 2008 | Thad Keep them Coming - From: We Landed in New Zealand | James and Riza, Keep the posts coming. It's fun to watch where you two are headed each day. I feel sorry for the guy who had no elbow room sitting next to you on the plane. :-) Enjoy the trip!! 14th February 2008 | Reed New Zealand - From: Leaving Tomorrow | Very cool site James. Please make certain that you chronicle your bunjy jumping and canyon swinging escapades with a full video documentation. I've gotta see this. You guys have a great time in New Zealand. Congratulations to your sister and the rest of the Keating family on the wedding. 14th February 2008 | Dad Take lots of pictures - From: Leaving Tomorrow | The views are breath taking, so take lots of pictures. And, yes, give the Thompson's a big hug from us in Houston too. 13th February 2008 | Jackie Give the Thompsons a big hug for us! XXOO - From: Leaving Tomorrow | Enjoy my dream vacation! 13th February 2008 | Mom MY PRECIOUS SON AND RIZA - From: James' Travel Blog Test: | WOW!!! I cannot wait to see and hear your adventures in New Zealand. You two are our connection with Joy and Mark's wedding and honeymoon of a lifetime. We'll talk about this event forever! I love my family beyond words... 27th October 2007 | Drew Agreed... - From: James' Travel Blog Test: | ...This is cool. 11th October 2007 | Thad I can't wait............ - From: James' Travel Blog Test: | James, This is going to be pretty cool since you travel all over the globe. Please keep it funny and include as many pictures as you can with yourself and the Hobbits. Later, Thad |