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| 16th September 2008 Mom | Cute place - From: The Swiss Alps Wow what a great place it looks lovely and your friends sound fun too John looks cute enough I am so glad you had a chance to see all these wonderful places and now I feel like I have seen them too. Thanks for doing all of this for us on the outside. Maybe someday we could travel alittle bit together. That woukld be great. Kisses to you Mom |
| 15th September 2008 Grandma Kelly | Zurich blog - From: The Swiss Alps I loved te prose description of your visit to Zurich. So nice you had some young people to hang with. But the pictures are all black! Idon't know why they didn't come through but they didn't. Very disappointing! Oh well, I'll see them whenyou get home, I guess. Love you so much. and miss your sweet face. |
| 30th August 2008 Mom | Wow a parade for you - From: Orte, Italy What a great place The colors of the B&B were wonderful and the guys seem great of course how could they not be to you!!! You look beautiful eatting your ice cream how you say is that possible its just you Kerissa! I can not tell you how happy I am that you are able to do this something you have always talked about. And thank you for including all of us on your adventure. Love you so much Mom |
| 19th August 2008 Grandma | Paradise in Italy - From: Orte, Italy What a beautiful room in the castle you stayed in! Don't you love gay men? So hospitable, clean and sweet. I loved the B & B. Can't believe the horse steps! How about the narrow little streets? I'm so happy you are seeing the real Italy - the little towns that haven't changed much in so long. How memorable. And even a parade! Wendy certainly pointed you in the right direction and took good care of making arrangements, etc. I love her! |
| 19th August 2008 Grandma | Ancient history - From: Pompeii, Italy Again, to see something so ancient that you have read about - awe inspiring! Thank you for all the pictures - I feel like I was there for a brief spell. And to think the volcano is still active. How terrifying it must have been for the people when it erupted and rained down rocks and lava. I'm sure many thought it was "god's wrath"! Just like some people today think 9/11 and Hurrican Katrina were caused by an angry god. Not so different. |
| 18th August 2008 Mom | Still miss you - From: Capri, Italy Hi my beautiful girl These pictures are the bomb!!!! What a great place it does look alot like Catalina.It also looked very busy I do wonder where you are now we have not heard from you again for a while hope all is well and great things are happening for you. Miss you so very much but that is what moms do (smile) Try and call when you can or email but I would love to hear your lovely voice Lots of love Mom |
| 14th August 2008 Kayla | So Funny - From: Capri, Italy Hey Big Sis! Your blogs are so funny. I was reading parts of them to mom and her and I were cracking up. You are so brave and sure do have some adventures. My favorite stories were of the guys hitting on you. Just the way you describe you and them was pretty darn hilarious. I love you. Have fun. XOXO |
| 14th August 2008 Aunt Kim | Thank you Kerissa! - From: Roman Sites Thank you so much for taking all the time to update your blogs and all the photos. I really like the ones of the people..the way people live in different countries always attracts me. The buildings are ok too. Glad you are enjoying things so much! Love you so- Aunt Kim |
| 14th August 2008 Aunt Kim | Those Italian scalliwags! - From: Naples, Italy I have always heard that the Italians are very forward with the ladies..and I guess it's true! What funny stories and adventures you are having. I wish I was there with you! Love you always-Your Aunt Kim |
| 14th August 2008 Grandma | Naples and Italian men - From: Naples, Italy Iguess it's true that all Italian men think they are irrisistable and that every woman wants to have sex with them... surprise! But apparently they take no quite well. Smart Kerissa - just keep repeating no. Soyou got to actually see Pompei and Capri. Pompei is such a story book site and Capri is supposed to be lovely. What did you think of them. I'll email you soon again. I love you. |
| 14th August 2008 Grandma | - From: Sperlonga Oh, my goodness, how beautiful Sperlonga and Rome, etc. are. I love Wendy's - your room was beautiful. Loved the gay guuys and their helpfulness. Glad you didn't try to walk tothebeach. I laughed so hard picturing it all... good job of sharing your adventures! And everyone is so helpful. Of course the post office (or any governmntal department) is a disaster. Part of the story I guess. I'll email you tomorrow. I love you. |
| 13th August 2008 Lynn Telford-Sahl | Love the casual titles - From: Roman Sites Kerissa: I love the titles like street, cathedral, bridge. Liked the Unknown Tomb. Different than the categorized early French shots. Looks like you're having a blast and learning a lot. Thank you for sharing your European experience with us. Love, Lynn |
| 13th August 2008 Grandma | - From: Second Day in Milano, Italy Milano is wonderful. The canals look like what I've read about in Naples or Venice. Lots of water around there. Loved the pictures in your next entry - the Spanish Steps - why are they called that? Quite a mob sceme but so fun looking. I'm so happy to hear from you again! |
| 13th August 2008 Grandma | Rome hostels - From: Rome - 1st Night, Spanish Steps I'm so glad you met some young people to party with. That's what I've read about the hostels - not fancy but you meet a lot of young adventurers! Rome looks beautiful - wish I could be there! I'm going to read the previous blogs now. It's been really warm here. |
| 4th August 2008 Your Mom | Such fun - From: Milano, Italy Hi my sweet baby girl Such fun it is so good to see where talking about on the phone the other day. I can now put faces in those spots. Italy sounds great it is some place I would like to go. I still miss you terribly but seeing you and reading this is really wonderful. Dad said you made it to the B and B so cant wait to see those pictures and the ones from Rome. I am doing good just had my hair cut so feel better!!!Its alittle bit shorter than I wanted but .... it will grow back. Lots of love Mom |
| 2nd August 2008 Aunt Kim | Knocking those Italians dead! - From: Milano, Italy I am laughing my way all through your blogs beautiful..and have to thank you for taking the time to write them. Wow! You are getting so much more relaxed about just floating your way across Europe..yeah! Viviana is from Milano. Her brother is a lawyer there. Last name is Sormani. Glad you're finding handsome men to hang with..those Italians are so gorgeous and LOVING THE GIRLS! As they should..especially a beautiful blonde such as yourself. I love the photos and stories. Sounds like polo is being good to you as it was to me. Give Caroline a hug when you see her and enjoy your trip. Keep the blogs coming..you make my nights! I love you more than all that fresh bread and olive oil and basil I'll bet..Viviana always tells me the Italian food here is shit. Real Italian food is fresh, veggies are crunchy,and sauces are light. Sounds like you are experiencing exactly that and I'll tell her! Love you, love you, love you...Aunt Kim |
| 1st August 2008 GRANDMA | how wonderful if Italy? - From: Milano, Italy Milan sounds and looks wonderful. Aren't people great? So willing to help. And all those handsome men! And wonderful food in addition. I don't know if you will ever be able to leave. It seems forever since I saw you, but I love your blogs and am so grateful you have this opportunity.I was in the office this AM when your dad called you. After the hour long conversation I asked him how you were doing - he said you were in Milan and had gone to dinner with some cops you met. That was it!! So keep me posted. I love you. |
| 31st July 2008 megan | Pool - From: Pool, Jeanne, and Port-Grimaud Hey Kerissa..... miss you so much!!!! Jeez that pool is realy pretty!!! Wish i could have swam in it!!! Hope it Felt nice and refreshing!!! LOL!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo |
| 30th July 2008 Grandma | St Tropez - From: A Night in St. Tropez What a beautiful place. And how glorious to walk the streets of such a famous town. Loved the observation on the yacht owners - aren't they funny? The very rich are different and, I think, pretty weird. I'm glad you get to try the best food items - or at least the best in someone's opinion. You look wonderful as doCaro and Virginie. Rochelle is a great addition to the group of lovely ladies. Wish I could be there, but I almost feel like I am. I love you. |
| 30th July 2008 Grandma | Ste Maxime - From: Dinner in Sainte Maxime I missed all the entries from last week until today. Last week was so busy and I didn't know you had time to blog etc. Your dinner the next night sounded great with you women entertaining the men. Ste Maxime is beautiful. Of course you are in the prettiest part of France, I think. At least so I've heard. I know you worked so hard this month and am so glad you had a few days to just have fun with your new friends. Keep in touch. I love you. |
| 30th July 2008 Grandma | Petanque - From: Dinner Guests, Petanque & Jet-skiing Sounds sort of strange, but it can be played in a back yard, etc., huh? New skill! How did the jet ski riding go? Is it exciting? Love the pictures. I love you, Grandma |
| 30th July 2008 Grandma | Port Grimaud - From: Pool, Jeanne, and Port-Grimaud First - love the pool. Looks like a lap pool - Kim's dream- just swim laps forever! I love Port Grimaud. I see why you would want to spend more time there. Wonder how the buildings last with the water so close? Yor friend Jeanne is attractive and sounds like fun. And now, on to Italy. More friends to make and places to see and food to try. Go to the little Trattoria's in Italy - they are kind of like our coffee shops I understand. More reasonable and owner run, etc. I'm going to check to see if I missed any blog entries while Brooks was here. I swear, summer is my busiest time. Did your mom tell you about Brooks' car. New but no amenities - stick shift, manual windows, etc. I guess it has a radio and hopefully air conditioning! Have a great time in Italy. I love you. |
| 29th July 2008 anonymous | Cute place - From: Pool, Jeanne, and Port-Grimaud Hi baby girl What an adorable place I can see why you would want to stay for awhile. Jen seems nice and sounds like alot of fun how nice. I am giving your blog to Dorothy she would like to see where you have been and where you are going.... So hopefully she will write you. We are planning a trip to see Davis for Kayla and maybe Berkley only so many days so we will see... Have to leave Breeana and Meg home to look after the animals etc so Dad , Kayla and I will just go Ill let you know. Cant wait to see pictures from Italy TA TA for now KISSES MOM |
| 25th July 2008 Kayla | :} - From: A Night in St. Tropez Hey Miss Kerissa, Looks like you are having fun. The story of you and the girl's trying to find the perfect cafe cracked me up. The pictures were beautiful, of all the lights at night...ummmmm, so pretty. Makes me wish I could be there with you to enjoy it. I love you so much and miss you like crazy. |
| 21st July 2008 Grandma | your day at the beach - From: Saturday at the Sea Loved the pictures and narrative. I'm so glad you are making the most of your time there, and itn't it wonderful you have some women to enjoy it with? You look wonderful - the hard work doesn' t seem to dim your smile. How beautiful the Mediterrean is and how exciting to actually swim in it! Sounds like American food at the fair with a little French flair. I'm going to make my mushroom and barley soup this morning. Have mushrooms and want some good soup. I'll get to your trip info this afternoon or in the morning. I love you, Grandma |
| 21st July 2008 Aunt Kim | Beach Bunnies! - From: Saturday at the Sea Oh my Goodness, I loved this blog. I read it with your mom and we laughed and it made us feel like you were there on the beach with us. I can picture Caro and Virginie not even knowing the places you do. You are a seeker though and believe me, as you know, working with the horses is all consuming. Not much energy left to explore. That's how it was for me traveling all those years. If there was a tournament, I didn't get much chance to just hang which I am so glad you are doing. Brooks is here for another week. Kayla and your mom drive home this morning. Then I go back to work! Hugs to everyone. Aunt Kim |
| 21st July 2008 anonymous | - From: Saturday at the Sea Hi honey I am at kims and thought we wouldsay hello so hello We are having fun with Brooks and Kim It rainede here yesterday that was rather fun went for a swim in the rain Brooks was scared very funny got to love him Had a nice dinner at the Clifhouse and then took a walk (humid) Brooks and Kayla and I stayed up and talked very interesting but as Kayla said scary !!!!! It sounds like you had a good time at the fair I am glad want you to have some fun , Ill write more later Love u soooo Cant wait to see you and give you a hug! Kisses Mom |
| 18th July 2008 Phyllis Kelly | Ste. Tropez - From: St. Tropez I guess it would be crowded there at the height of the tourist season. Kind of fun when you aren't stuck in traffic, huh? At least the food and friends are good. It looks beautiful and so do you. Your friends are all very attractive - the poor grooms - all you beautiful young women around and all you have energy for are the horses and food! Pic-nicking on the beach at St. Tropez - is that a dream? Sonice to talk to you last night altho' you seemed pretty sleepy! Take care of yourself and enjoy this wonderful adventure - and try to extend it as long as possible! I love you, Grandma |
| 17th July 2008 Kayla | Hey Girl - From: St. Tropez Hello Kerissa. Wow-wee. What a gorgeous place. I love the pictures taken from the front porch. You are so lucky to be in France, though I know it's no easy task working. Our stupid computers haven't been working so it has been difficult to get to your blog and emails but I finally managed. This week has been laid back and relaxing. Mom and I and maybe Meg are going down to visit Kim this weekend, so that should be fun. And we have made up our minds, we are switching to Seahorse! I'm so excited. The Fitzhugh's are switching too. So long Kristina! Anyways... I'll call you tomorrow. I'm gonna go ride Kelly's horse. Love you so much. |
| 8th July 2008 Mom | Miss you - From: Angervilliers Was hoping to see new pictures of the beach. I suppose you are going to sat you are busy (smile) We will be off to the horseshow Thursday .Friday and Saturday think good thoughts so that the horses are good !!!! At least we know that they will have lots of O and M Love Mom |
| 2nd July 2008 Aunt Kim | Hay BAles.. - From: Angervilliers I can see you forking the hay out of those huge rolls...what a job! Glad she's teaching you something other than riding..you can do that whenever. But imbibing with the Frenchies..wow! Enjoy your time and keep it coming. We all love reading your blogs. Give Caroline and Virginie a hug. Aunt Kim |
| 2nd July 2008 Mom | Hay ???? - From: Angervilliers Hi my sweet girl Everything looks so country I guess I thought it would be more what developed where you are but very cute I think I would like it alot I can just picture Skittle sitting in that basket (smile) How do you feed the hay? Scoop it out of the barrels? Interesting! I am glad ours comes in bales it looks easier???? Looks like you are having fun I am glad I worry that you work too hard. Love you so much and misss you even more Mom |
| 1st July 2008 Grandma | missed your blog - From: Around Morsang Polo Club Hey, beautiful, For some unfathonable reason I never saw this blog before. I was checking all of them and came to this one and realized I hadn't seen it before. I think it's because I always start with the latest entry and apparently missed a coupleof days somewhere - who knows. Anyway, I loved seeing the polo club and the pastures and your scooter! Actually it looks like a little motorcycle to me. I knew you would get the hang of things in a short time. Glad Caroline got the message about the food! Only Kim could tell her. I guess you are in St. Tropez by now - how exciting. Can hardly wait to get your blog from there. I love you and miss you, Grandma |
| 29th June 2008 Lynn | wow - From: Second Trip to Paris Kerissa: Love all the pictures. Thank you so much for the comments and travelogue. I feel like I'm there with you. Especially love all the food detail - yummy. What an experience you're having and will remember the rest of your life. At 60 you'll be showing these pictures to your grandchildren (or someone) and marveling at all the adventures you were brave enough to give yourself at 22. Very proud of you for making the journey and will check your blog for the continuation. Love you, Lynn |
| 27th June 2008 April | Lovely Paris - From: Second Trip to Paris I loved the pictures in the museum thanks for that I agree with you not rejects no no no (smile) I can get such a feel for Paris with these pictures and I really like to see you also This way I do not miss you so much well almost but it helps. The food is fun to view too. I really enjoyed the deserts. That pink thing looked so good and pretty i do not know if i would of eaten it ! Oh right that sounds like me leaving desert! Breeana , Kayla . Megan and I went to Jitters today and we all had one of those muffins Really good but I have to adnit I felt rather sick and tired after,haha. Ill talk to soon Love and Kisses Mom |
| 26th June 2008 Aunt Kim | My niece is walking the Paris streets.... - From: Second Trip to Paris Thanks so much Kerissa. Looks like you're getting some Parisian culture..and lots of dulces too. Lovely buildings and cafes, looks like you're seeing it all. Good. Keep writing and snapping. Thoroughly enjoyable. I sent your link to Richard and Joanne Foxx so don't be surprised to hear from ol Foxx.. Love you- aunt Kim |
| 25th June 2008 Grandma | Dining in Paris - From: Second Trip to Paris I loved the second visit to Paris. The Louvre is a full weeks tour from what I've heard and from the pics of the outside. I'm so glad you got to see so many of the landmarks (Le Arc de Triomphe, the Jardin Tuilieries, etc. Paris is known for it's parks and trees and the wide boulevards. The food looked and sounded wonderful. I understand you can get great values at the street markets. Next time you go you can look for some trinkets or books or something for yourself. Why won't you be going to Paris for some time? Lynn and I are going to Macy's to get some pants for her and then to see the movie "The Visitor". We'll eat sometime in between there. I'll write more later. I love you, xxxoooGrandma |
| 25th June 2008 Grandma | Crepes - From: Mail Box & Creperie Restaurant In teresting the little differences in the way things are done, huh? I guess our crepes are modeled more on a sandwich or something. the dessert ones sounded particularly wonderful. Of course crepes are considered pancakes in France somaybe that's why they served the stuff on top of them? Tell Caroline the mail box is particularly beautiful! I've never seen such a stylish one and they should treasure it.. send me the address ASAP. Lynn is here. Your mom came over and we went to PJs on second street for lunch. April and I split a pizza and Lynn had a chicken etc. salad. It looked really good. THEN WE WENT TO SWEET JILLS and brought home some cinnamon roles. (I thought of you while we were choosing) Supposedly for breakfast but we've already eaten a bit of ours! I'm going to fix the vegetables and rice I cooked on Sunday for dinner. I think Lynn is a little tired - think she took a little nap while I was in here. I always write comments on your blogs so if I don't - I missed one! I love you.xxxooo Grandma |
| 24th June 2008 Kayla | HELLOOOO!!! - From: Mail Box & Creperie Restaurant Hey Missy, You are so cute...your blogs are truely you. Which in itself is amazing but the whole idea that we can communicate across miles and miles is a wonderful thought. The pictures are so different and show what you are up to. Thanks for doing what you do to keep in touch. I love you so much. XOXO |
| 23rd June 2008 Tricia | Paris is wonderful - From: City of Paris I loved your blog. I will be going back to Paris in August. I can't wait. Check out my site. www.internationalfamilyportraits.com |
| 22nd June 2008 megan | eiffel tower - From: City of Paris That thing is a basillion feet high!!!!!! i think i would have a heart attack trying to climb up that thing....lol! But knowing me i would still climb to the top to see the wonderful veiw. the pictures look like it was very pretty up there. It was prob. a smart idea to not walk up the stairs. just down them. i would have tried to do both and would have fainted. lol. anyway i love you so much! love your lill sis megan |
| 22nd June 2008 megan | Subway!!! - From: City of Paris I loved the pics, but taking the subway looks a little scary!!! sorry i havent been on here in a while, because its summer time and i try to stay away from the computer! LOL! But i love you lots and will try to tex you more often...especally in the mornings when you can read them over there! Anyway love you TONS!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo meg ps what season is it over there??? |
| 21st June 2008 Mom | Fun in Paris - From: City of Paris Hi sweet pea so nice to see Paris what a lovely place but I wish I or someone could of been thereto share it with you. You are so brave to do this all by yourself Hey by the way who is taking all the pictures of you? Tell them thank you from your mother now I get to see you. Paris the kitten is about at the same place you are ... still alittle scared but starting to venture out more. she even talks to Granola. Hugs to you MOM |
| 21st June 2008 Aunt Kim | Ahhh...gay Pareeeeeee..... - From: City of Paris I was walking those streets with you..thank you so much for the great text and photos..so fun to live in Paris vicariously through you. I'm eating my way around Paris right next to you. Sounds like you're mastering communication and foreigners. The worst part of the day sounds like the elevator ride with those stinkin tourists! Ick..nasty Americans....and the best part is being with the locals, huh? I always loved hanging with the people who make their lives there. I love you every day. Aunt Kim |
| 21st June 2008 Aunt Kim | polo party!!!! - From: Last Weekend Yep..those are my peeps!!! Party...eat a bunch, dance, laugh, go to bed to get up to feed. Yep, that's living! You fit right in with the grooms and you are definately a "stand out". Eat, work and be merry Kerissa. Love you more than that chocolate Nutella ever could--your Aunt Kim |
| 20th June 2008 Grandma | Paris - From: City of Paris How wonderful to go with you on your first tour of Paris. You took in the city and the food which are the heart of France! The little house in Versaille was beautiful - all antiques and so French!! Lovely yard and I loved the cute little BBQ - so much more space efficient. I'm sure you have read about the Palace of Versailles. I think it was one of the King Louies ( there were several I believe) who ruled at that time and it was only one of his castles. I believe the gardens around it are also world famous. the next time you go out that way maybe you can see it. Extremely oppulent - way too much extravagance while the peasants were living in hovels and starving. This extreme difference in life style eventually brought on the French revoltion. I believe they celebrate this on Bastille Day which is July 14th I think. Ask Caroline and Virginie about it. To me it is another example of a country failing because of greed on the part of the rulers - in our case substitute corporate capitalists for kings. Not a good sign. I loved the picures - makes me want to see it all but livingi t through you is next best. I love you, ENJOY AND KEEP ON BLOGGING! |
| 20th June 2008 Kayla | Love Your Blogs - From: Last Weekend OMG Kerissa! Your blogs are hilarious! Just reading about the food made me die...both from laughing and from internally puking. But the party food sounds delicious. I'm jealous about the desserts. Haha. You know me...I love my sweets, but don't we all? Nothing too amazing has been going on here. The kitten (now called Paris for you) is adorable and sooooo friendly. The ponies are good, lots of work in lessons, but both are doing well. I will let you know how ETI and Las Amigas go. I am so glad you got to go on a trail ride. Those are the best of the best. I just got my hair trimmed today and Mom, Meg, Bree, and I went to the Botanical Garderns for a picnic. It was so pretty, but really hot. Yesterday, Camille and I went to Second Street and then the beach. We had a lot of fun. I am probably going to Lake Havasu with her in August, but I have to see when Mom and I are going to look at colleges. So that's about it. Summer stuff. But it's so nice to have to worry about school (one B and six A's), but still...I had to work for everything. I love you so much and think about you every day. I miss you tons! XOXOXO. |
| 19th June 2008 Mom | Happy Birthday - From: Last Weekend Hey baby cakes Thanks for all the pictures IT IS SO NICE TO SEE EVERYONE It looks like fun at the party and some of the boys look cute are any nice? The food sounds great not the fish eyes but.... We just finished dinner which was mexican just dad . me . Kayla and Meg Breeana is with Andrew. The kitten is doing better I took her to the vet today and she had a bath and they took blood she is fine Thursday she goes in for her shots fun fun We named her Paris after you since we got her on your birthday and you are in Paris so her name is Paris. Happy Birthday to you we will always remember her after this. Dad and the girls are looking at pictures of when dad and I first started dating. It is pretty funny they say we look so funny there are some of Teddy my dog too WOW what you miss out on. Miss you and wish I could give you a hug Love MOM |
| 19th June 2008 Grandma | your blog - From: Last Weekend I so enjoyed your account of the latest doings. You look beautiful and I can see you are learning the ways of the French - fresh bread every day! It sounds like you are having some fun with all those polo people... kind of a fun group... and some of those grooms are pretty cute - watch out! I think Caroline is feeling more comfortable with you, too. The Trail rde sounds wonderful - the countryside is supposed to be beautiful. Take some pictures of it and the CASTLE when you have the opportunity. I check my email and your blog site daily hoping to hear from you. I know it's difficult when you have no electricity at the house - just do it when you can. I'll probably have them pretty well memorized by the time you get home. I love you and miss you, Grandma |
| 18th June 2008 Aunt Kim | HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! - From: Around Morsang Polo Club Hi Birthday Girl!!! Happy 22nd!!!! East some Nutella and celebrate as best you can in France without all your goofy family surrounding you. I love you and miss you and know you are experiencing something new, different and interesting. That guy is a good player; seems gracious; needs to improve his horsemanship, but did win some tourneys last season. Loving you every day..your Aunt Kim |