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| 6th November 2009 Tom Freeman | RSVP - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Myself, Carrie & Aleah will drop by...thanks... |
| 6th November 2009 Carmen & Ross | open house - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hi Jo & Bill Looks like Ross will be on a train to Jasper on Saturday Nov 7 so he's not making it to the open house. Not sure if I want to come alone, are there any other of my coworkers coming? Anyways, have fun on reliving the world tour. Carmen |
| 6th November 2009 Ed Wnuk | Pillow, Banket and Beer? - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 I am looking forward to hearing the stories you couldn't put in witiing! |
| 5th November 2009 Jake & Karen devlin | Open House Post Hockey? - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hi Bill & Joanne, We got your invite via Rob & Susan, thank you. Karen and I are going to the hockey game that night, but if you think the event/festivities will still be going on at say 9:30 ish we would be able to visit for a while after teh game. If you expect to wrap up earlier thats OK. Let us know what you think. Cheers Jake & Karen Devlin |
| 4th November 2009 Jill Jack | Open House - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 I will for sure be there to see the picture - hopefully, you've edited and included Bill in his thong!! Can I bring anything? Appie, etc.? |
| 4th November 2009 Jill Jack | Open House - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 I will for sure be there to see the picture - hopefully, you've edited and included Bill in his thong!! Can I bring anything? Appie, etc.? |
| 3rd November 2009 Osy Clarotto | Your open House - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 It was good keep up to both of you it looked like a blast! Anne and I would love to come but we're both in Kootenay's until the 16th & 20th respectively. Hope to see and talk to you about your adventure? Osy |
| 2nd November 2009 Shannon Kidd | Hello...open house - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hi there....yes Jim and I will be there:-) What can we bring?? Appi's??? |
| 2nd November 2009 Barb Robinson | World Tour / Reno's Complete! - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hello Bill and Joanne, Sounds terrific - we are just home from our own short SEA tour. I do have to work Saturday until 5 and by the time I am home and spiff, it will be getting on for 6. Is that going to be too late? What can we bring besides wine of course. Looking forward to seeing your photos and hearing the tales. Bye for now neighbours, Barb and Ian |
| 30th October 2009 Shel* and Doug Reiter-Dobbyn | WELCOME HOME - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 HEY YOU TWO,;; WELCOME HOME,,SORRY WE CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE OPEN HOUSE IM SURE IT WOULD BE A BLAST.THE PICTURES AND TALKS OF YOUR TRAVELS WOULD BE AWSOME, MAYBE IF YOU HAD PURCHASED A HOME THIS PART OF B.C. ........SO IF YOU ARE EVER IN TOWN IT WOULD BE FUN TO HAVE A GETTOGETHER WITH THE ISLANDERS. TAKE CARE TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON Shel* and Doug and Kodi [ our german shorthaired pointer pup] |
| 29th October 2009 Rob and Susan Purdy | Thanks! - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hi Bill and Joanne, We'd love to come! Just as well we don't live in Scotland - as we'd have to send money! |
| 29th October 2009 Patsy | Open House - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hey, you are still alive. I was going to call you this week and invite you to my open house on November 5th 7 - 9 pm (Fifth Avenue Collection), plus to see my renos. So consider this your invite. #17-1980 Glenwood Drive, in case you've forgotten. Phone is 250-851-8790. I would love to come to your open house and look at photos and am planning to be there. Glad to hear all is well and you're thriving once again in Kamloops. Love Patsy |
| 29th October 2009 Frank Dacho | Open House - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 A party, we're in. Helen and I will be coming. What should we bring? Let me know at the office. Frank |
| 28th October 2009 Bonnie Fadden | Open House Nov 7 - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 I know Rick and I are going to be missing a great party and I'm really bummed that we can't make it. We'll be on our way to Vegas. Thanks for the invite though! |
| 28th October 2009 mx3 | fine dining...........at the Richards - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 spork and wine go very well...........my neighbour will offer the wine it's a Oct 22/09 vinetage so it's well aged to go along with the spork. If u need us to bring the raw oysters and head cheese let me know and we'll make some up. |
| 28th October 2009 Mx3+sophie | spork burgers ....with insideout shirts - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 we'll join u but maybe not right at 3pm, shortly after. Cheers |
| 28th October 2009 Deborah Newman | good to hear from you - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hey Bill and Jo, Good to hear from you & hear you are back at home and happily settling in........ Hope your bash goes well! Did you guys manage to squeeze in another detox? Im planning on doing a bit more when I go travelling with my youngest Milo next spring, as we're going to catch up with Levi who is off on a gap year in february. It really was a pleasure to meet such a nice couple Best wishes Debbie Stay in touch |
| 28th October 2009 Sue Stankievech | RSVP ing - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Maybe I will even bring Garry. |
| 28th October 2009 Maurice | - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Corinne and I will be there, Spam please... |
| 28th October 2009 Sue Pare | Nov. 7, 2009 - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Won't be able to make it Bill .... Sue thanks for the invitation. |
| 28th October 2009 rena and ann | - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 would love to come and see the completed digs. what should we bring. snackies? have another birthday party to go to that night but will try to do both. |
| 28th October 2009 TNT Wilson | Greetings from Niagara on the Lake - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hello Bill and Joanne, Thanks for the invite!! Great to hear from you!! Terry and I would LOVE to come and see all your pics. Unfortunately we can't at this time. We are on our way to Mexico on the 8th. Have you settled back down with a house and jobs? Wow!! if that's the case it must take some adjustments!!! Love for you both to keep in touch. Steve and Kim are coming down Dec. 4th & 5th, why don't you come down and join us?? Have a great open house. Wish we could be there. TNT :-)) |
| 28th October 2009 Raven Ritcey | OMG it's so nice to track you down! - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Well, I have emailed you and have tried to find you and now you've found me. Thank you. I have been thinking about you for some time Joanne and it's usually when I'm climbing Pac. Way South. Love to see you and hear about your travels. Will try to get over to see you that evening, Can't make afternoon. Am at TRU African Day, Guinean event from 2-6 p.m 828 2953 is home. Namaste, Raven |
| 28th October 2009 kathy and tim | would love to be there! - From: Join us for an Open House Nov 7 2009 Hi guys, glad you made it home safely(we met you in Fethiye, Turkey, at the pool in our hotel!) We are now back in Melbourne. Nice weather here! I will be in Victoria from Nov1 til Dec18. If you two head over to the island give me a call,250-592-1875. Hope you have a great day, can we send our 3000 photos to you!!!! Hope to hear from you at some time in the future! Kathy |
| 28th December 2008 Shelley & Tom Bertuzzi | Back Home - From: Merry Xmas Wow - back home....a year already....what an amazing chapter....all the places you've seen.....all those experiences....you're going to have to rent the Sagebrush(is it still there?)Theatre and do a HUGE slide show with commentary by "Joanne & Bill". Glad to have you home! Shell & Tom |
| 25th December 2008 Wendy | Merry Canada Christmas!!! - From: Merry Xmas Hey guys - Happy to hear you are back in Canada all safe and sound, now just be careful not to slip on the ice!! Can you believe this winter wonderland!! Can't wait to hear about all your travels - wow that year flew by!! Wishing you both a relaxing festive season with Meagan and Steve!! Love Wendy and Bob |
| 24th December 2008 Terri | Welcome Home - From: Oh Canada Merry Christmas! |
| 20th December 2008 jan stewart | Christmas wishes - From: Oh Canada Hey guys, glad to hear you are safe and sound in the good old homeland. Sounds like you had an amazing time looking forward to sitting down with you. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, will see you when you get back here. Love to both, Jan & Al |
| 17th December 2008 karin | Will be great to see you - From: Oh Canada Hello you two world travelers! It will be so great to see you again and give big hugs You are most welcome for either Christmas dinner or Boxing day brunch if you are in our part of the world at that time. What a year, eh??? Love Karin |
| 17th December 2008 Patsy | Yippee!! - From: Oh Canada I've been thinking about you guys a lot lately and wondering when you'd be back. I knew it would be soon...I can't wait to see you and hear about your travels. Love Patsy |
| 16th December 2008 Deb | A Year - Really?! - From: Oh Canada Even I can't believe it's been a year already! And I'm not the one out having all that fun, but the time sure did slip away. I almost feel bad for you. Now, that is strange! Can't wait for your next visit to Victoria. Let me know, and my home is yours. |
| 16th December 2008 Mick & Jeannette | WELCOME HOME!!!!!......almost!! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Merry Christmas Bill and Jo.....glad to hear from you.Can hardly wait to see you both and catch up on all your stories.You will have to make appointments with everyone,so it will be sometime in May when you get down to the "w's".......hopefully sooner.love to you both xoxox |
| 16th December 2008 Sandra Bagnall | Welcome Home Bill & Joanne - From: Oh Canada Welcome home!!! I can't wait to hear more about your travels and see the two of you. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and here's to a fantastic New Year!! Sandra |
| 16th December 2008 Jill Jack | Welcome Home! - From: Oh Canada Can't believe its been a year already! You've probably seen so much on your trip which makes you proud to be Canadian!! And imagine Joanne - your 'Fiddy' now!! I'm joining the club in 2009. Look forward to hearing from you when you arrive back in Kamloops, lots to catch up on! Best of the holiday season & happy New Year to you both! |
| 17th November 2008 Bob & Kay | Great to hear from you again - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Wow! We just got caught up on your last two blogs. I think I could go for Greece, too. It was great to see the Scottish photos - reminded us of our trip in those areas. You both look great - what wonderful adventures you've had! We just returned from the Xango convention - the best yet. We missed you guys. The introduction of the Glimpse skin care line is VERY exciting - totally clean & green. When do you plan to be back in Kamloops? We'll look forward to seeing you again. Love, Bob & Kay |
| 7th November 2008 Laurie-ANn | WoW! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Wow it looks so beautiful there. Thanks for sharing with us. We'll all have to get together when you get back to hear about your adventures |
| 6th November 2008 Wendy | Highland dancers!!!!! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Hey Jo and Bill - so glad to hear from you both - glad you made it to the land of the kilts!!! I love the highland dancer photo!!! your little scottish buddy misses you - get home soon! |
| 5th November 2008 Karin | So borrrring here...rather be there! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Hey Joanne and Bill...miss you both but so glad you are having such fun and adventure. Sounds like all you do is see gorgeous places, make new friends and have lots of laughs...tough life, how I envy you so! Karin |
| 5th November 2008 Joey Alain | Such wonderful adventures - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July The picture of "The Grampians" is absolutely amazing... that looks like something right out of Lord of the Rings. I hope all is well for you guys, do you have a particular return date in mind? |
| 5th November 2008 Shannon Kidd | Thx for blog...I miss you!!! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July WOw.....you are soooo lucky!!! appreciate every moment...especially for us back at home...wishing it was us!?!?!? I sure miss your smiling face:-) |
| 5th October 2008 Jill | It's all about You!! - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Wow - you're in the UK already - sounds awesome. Where is your next destination? When are you expected home? Is home still Kamloops? Take care and stay safe - Jill XO |
| 5th October 2008 brenda thompson | Great Blogging - From: Scotland, England and Ireland - July Glad to hear from you both. Keep the blog's coming. When are you back to kamloops? Have a great rest of the time. Keep in touch, love to hear from you both. |
| 15th September 2008 Shelley Bertuzzi | Awesome Pictures! - From: And then there is Greece Bill & Jo - Loved your Greece pictures...wow.....I'm sure you have a "going-back-to " list, so I'm sure you'll get back there !! Enjoy the last bit of your excursion - look forward to the next blog entry! Shell & Tom |
| 14th September 2008 Sandra | Hi Bill and Joanne - From: And then there is Greece I so look forward to getting your updates and pictures. It gives me very itchy feet!!!!! You look so happy and that makes me happy! |
| 14th September 2008 anna | - From: And then there is Greece Wow, looks like you are having an amazing time. Can't wait for the next update. Had a client at the bank ask me the other day when you were coming back. Everyone misses you. Enjoy the rest of your adventures. Can't wait to see you. Anna |
| 14th September 2008 Lauretta | Greece - From: And then there is Greece Hi Joanne and Bill: Great to hear from you! Your trip seems to be going well. The pictures are fantastic and it is so wonderful to hear that you are enjoying the journey. Where to next and what are your plans for returning? At least I hope that your planning on returning, rrrrright? I look forward to your next letter. Stay well. Hugs and love, Lauretta |
| 14th September 2008 Karin and Peter | You lucky dawgs!!! - From: And then there is Greece Hey Joanne and Bill, I love reading your blogs. Rhodes looks amazing! You are really having the trip of a lifetime, so glad you are sharing it with everyone. Miss you lots, have tons of news to tell you. When the heck are you getting back anyways???? December? I can't seem to remember. But nevermind. keep having that fabulous trip of yours so we can do it vicariously through your blog. Love Karin |
| 10th September 2008 |Al & Jan | - From: Turkey leg of journey we are totally enjoying your travel updates, you look so relaxed & touristy, I loved the pictures of Greece, would love to go there too, when will you be home, take care you two, have a safe & happy remainder of your journey |
| 26th August 2008 Mick & Jeannette | - From: Turkey leg of journey Ok...Ok!!!....we are officially jealous.We are sooo excited to read your notes when they arrive and can only imagine what an amazing trip you are having.We need more pictures of you both......do you look like "hippies" yet?....and when are you planning on coming back to Canada?...keep safe and well...love to you both xox |
| 25th August 2008 Deb H | Hello again - From: Turkey leg of journey Hey, aren't you two back yet? lol. So glad that this is everything you had dreamed it would be. Do you have a place back in Kamloops that you still call home, or will you be coming back to your teenage roots. hmmm, can always be hopeful. And Bill, why weren't you with Joanne in the air balloon?! I thought you tried everything once. Keep enjoying and sending us the great pics. xxxooo Deb |
| 25th August 2008 Ralphy | Mmmmm... turkey leg - From: Turkey leg of journey you get cranberry sauce with that? |
| 1st August 2008 LOAtravels | ReneeSki how are you ? - From: Cambodıa and Angkor Wat May 10-15 how are things up in the north ? |
| 15th July 2008 Renee | Wow! - From: Cambodıa and Angkor Wat May 10-15 It's been amazing watching the two of you progress through the different parts of the world! Glad to see you are having the experience of a lifetime! |
| 15th July 2008 Debbie | When in London??????? - From: Cambodıa and Angkor Wat May 10-15 Hey guys, good to hear your trip is still going well! Lisa & I were chatting about you today- looking forward to linking up when you arrive in the UK- much love Debbie xxxxxxxxxx |
| 15th July 2008 Graeme | Turning heads - From: Vietnam April 16 - May 10 I can see why people thought you were 'freaks' because from the group shots, you are head, shoulders and chest taller than anyone else! Thanks for the travel update and the photos! |
| 15th July 2008 Shelley Bertuzzi | Wow! - From: Cambodıa and Angkor Wat May 10-15 AMAZING pictures Bill & Jo! Keep enjoying your trip! Shell & Tom |
| 14th July 2008 Mick & Jeannette | Great to hear from you!!!! - From: Vietnam April 16 - May 10 Thanks for the update.Was wondering where you were.Glad all is well.Think of you both often.Miss ya!!!!keep us all in touch.STAY healthy and safe.xoxox |
| 8th July 2008 brenda | Hello you two - From: Vietnam April 16 - May 10 Hey there, glad to see you are both going strong. Thank you for all the updates. When will you both be back home? Probably not something you want to think about. Glad you are both doing well, and enjoy. Brenda |
| 6th July 2008 Margie | good to hear from you! - From: Vietnam April 16 - May 10 Thanks for taking the time to fill us in on all your travels. I love the pictures of you two tall guys with all the tiny people including Joanne! Must feel funny. Hope you continue to have a fabulous time. All is well here! |
| 12th June 2008 Aunty Trisha/UncleJohn | Having a great time !!! - From: Kangaroos, Koalas, snakes - oh my Love reading about your trip. So glad you have gotten to do this. What an adventure! Would love to see you if you makeit to ILLINOIS, USA. Take care of your selves. Love & God Bless\ Aunty Trisha/Uncle John.. xxxx |
| 11th June 2008 Terri | - From: Part 2 - Thailand Have been following your travels. Loving all the adventures you have been on. Where are you now? |
| 30th April 2008 Jill Jack | It's all about you!! - From: Part 2 - Thailand Hey, great to get an update on your travels thru Thailand. Ran into Marcia a couple weeks ago - she told me a couple stories of your venture there! She seemed to laugh alot - I can only imagine!! Off to Vietnam - wow. Marcia tells me you're meeting up with Steve in Cambodia? Never knew he had the travel bug again - you Richards wow!!! How is Meghan doing? Bet she misses her family! What's next in your travels - what countries. Well should really run - thanks for readdressing my e-mail!! Take care and be safe!! Jill X |
| 30th April 2008 Sandra | Hi Bill and Joanne - From: Part 2 - Thailand Wes might have his cell phone with him for emergencies so you could try it to see him and Jen in Vietnam. His number is 604.760.9706 |
| 30th April 2008 Sandra | Hi Bill and Joanne - From: Part 2 - Thailand Great to hear from you. I love hearing about your adventures and I'm glad you're having so much fun. Wes and Jen are in Vietnam and fly home on May 7th. I wish I could hook the 4 of you up somehow. |
| 30th April 2008 Murray | WOW - From: Part 2 - Thailand The photos are stunning! Sounds like you are having a grand time. Keep up the postings. Cheers |
| 21st April 2008 Lisa | Wish I was there with you. - From: We shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun Hi guys, nice to hear from you both and learn that you're still having heaps of fun (not bloody fair). Now Bill about this motorbike stuff, do me a fav and let it go. IT'S NOT FOR YOU . You can't teach an ole dog new tricks !!!! Hahahaha Can't wait for you both to get here and fill us in, continue to have a fab time and take loads of photo's. Blessings always. Lisa xxx |
| 21st April 2008 Lauretta | You're in "XanGo Land" - From: We shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun Hi Joanne and Bill: Great to hear from you. Have you eaten lots of mangosteens? Too bad you didn't have some for your latest venture in bike riding around Phuket. Did you get to Farang Di Je where the XanGo house is? Crystallee and I were in Krabi where she went rock climbing. The Phi Phi Islands are beautiful too. Coral Island is where XanGo took us for a day trip and this where I went para sailing and almost did myself in. The harness was too tight. XanGo should be having the Premier trip very soon. How long are you there? Where will you go after Thailand? You will have to go back when you become a premiers. Have a good time. Email me if you need any advice on what to see in Phuket. Hugs, Lauretta |
| 20th April 2008 brenda thompson | Hello from chetwynd - From: We shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun Hello there to the two of you. Looks and sounds like you are both having a blast. The photo's are great. Bob & I just got back from two weeks in Cuba, loved it, would definatley look at going back. You both look so great, (in these photo's you sent), before the accident. Hope your wounds are heeling. Please take care, and keep sending the blog's. It's great to hear about your travels. Brenda Thompson |
| 18th April 2008 Shelley & Tom Bertuzzi | Thought you guys were lost! :) - From: We shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun Great to hear from you - how cool to be meeting new friends along the way & then to have friends from "back home" meet up with you! We're expecting snow this weekend in Vernon - so, we're very envious of the beautiful beaches you've been visiting! Tom & I spent a week in Cabo with Glen & Sandy Martin from Kamloops, in March - total R&R - came back really rested - didn't last long though! We're off to Italy in August to visit Tom's family south of Rome - should be very interesting-really looking forward to it! Tony is back on Vancouver Isalnd - didn't really like school & hockey in New York - good experience & I'm gald he came to the decision himself! Elana just got back from Nicarargua - spent 2 weeks working in an orphange - part of her Global Ed school program - has really impacted her - Life changing experience, for sure! Anyways, looking forward seeing/hearing Part 2......take care. Shell & Tom |
| 18th April 2008 Deb H | New Tattoos - From: We shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun Hey guys. well, I was starting to wonder about you, hadn't heard from you in a bit, but with good reason i see. With all these great experiences, I wonder, will we ever see you again?! Don't forget your hometown, good ole Victoria, with all your good ole friends! I think the next time we get together, you'll have to spend a week at my place so we can catch up. We'll get the whole gang together, not for a week though, lol Can't wait to hear more! xxxooo Deb |
| 18th April 2008 Justine | Tazzy Devils - From: Hello and Goodbye Well hello you 2 great to see your blog, sounds like you are having fun shamme you did not like Koh Samui I loved it but only the northern part !!! Have you done the detox Spa yet ?? Am in Euador now of to the Galapogas in a couple of days and Argentina before I return home !! But will be back in Oz in July so if you are in the UK or OZ give me a buzz I am sure its time we met for another beer !! Take care and enjoy your travels Lots of love Juss x |
| 2nd April 2008 Joanne | MORE - From: Kangaroos, Koalas, snakes - oh my I keep entering various contests to win a trip to Australia, as your blog made it all sound so interesting. Getting anxious for more photos, tho. Don't want U to be stress free, or you may never want to come back to work. Ha! Ha! Thanks for keeping us updated. |
| 5th March 2008 LOAtravels | Hey Marcel and Wendy - From: Update some pics Can't wait to get to Amsterdam and have a few beers with you guys. We had a lot of fun in Fiji. We met with HY, Molly Paul and Isla in Melbourne and discussed the 15 Fiji Gold evening, Marcel you are a legend. cheers |
| 4th March 2008 Val McIntosh | hello - From: Kangaroos, Koalas, snakes - oh my Hi guys - so glad you are having a great time. You are doing what all of us wish but just never get around to doing. Keep well and take care. love and all the best -- Ron and Val McIntosh |
| 4th March 2008 Jill | - From: Kangaroos, Koalas, snakes - oh my So great to keep getting your updates! Bangkok already!! wow - you guys are putting on some serious miles. Sounds like the sites, people and each others company is awesome. Take care of yourselves - stay safe and enjoy - Jill |
| 4th March 2008 Chris Ralph | Notes from a criminal... - From: Kangaroos, Koalas, snakes - oh my Hey folks, glad you had fun in Tassie, that was my home town for about 10 years. So glad you went all around and got to walk in Cradle Mountain - lots of folk skip Tassie and miss so much. The Great Ocean Road and South Australian vineyards are two more great choices, sounds like you're hitting the highlights for sure! Have fun in Bangkok... Cheers Chris |
| 1st March 2008 Shel* and Doug | COOL PICS - From: Update some pics Hey guys cool pics, Wow what an adventure. It's nice to know you havn't lost your touch,hmm.(3 genders) Ya and about the pic of your buff arm not only do chicks dig it Doug kinda took a liking to it too.lol lol.Enjoy your adventure we love hearing from you guys. |
| 27th February 2008 Deb H | Hmmmm - From: Update some pics All those pictures are amazing, i can't believe you are actually visiting them all. But I have to admit, I'm having a hard time choosing my fave, either the rock leaches or the hairy arm! And Joanne, I didn't realize how many genders there were. Must be your accent and blonde hair! Keep an eye on her Bill, and Joanne, you keep an eye on that arm of his! lol So happy for you both. Ok, but to my stressful, no relief in sight job!! xxxooo Deb |
| 27th February 2008 marcel | Greetings from Amsterdamn - From: Update some pics Hi there Canadian friends! Wow... Ain't New Zealand fabulous!!! Good to hear from you again! What a wonderful trip you are making. We're back for almost 2 months now and back in the office, paperworks etc. We really miss the travelling! And we have to admit... we are a bit jealous! But... we can be a part of your trip! Our offer still stands... you two are so welcome in Amsterdam. You can stay with us! Enjoy the rest of the trip. We'll be following you on the web!!! Take care, Wendy & Marcel |
| 27th February 2008 sandra | Love the pictures - From: Update some pics Love the photos. Gives me itchy feet big time. |
| 26th February 2008 LOAtravels | great to see you guys - From: Race against time I had a fun time chatting with you guys again. Take care and I hope the winds blow us together again. cheers |
| 22nd February 2008 isla and paul harrigan | hellloooooo - From: Race against time Hi Guys great to here from you. Still having a great time. Did we really have a great holiday at christmas - seems soooo loooonnngg ago. NZ is awesome. Would go back in a heartbeat. Hope to catch up with you in sunny melbourne - been great weather here. Take care, Isla and Paul |
| 20th February 2008 Karin and Peter | want to be there - From: Race against time I love reading your blog, thanks so much. It really does sound like the trip of a lifetime. All these great places to go back to and revisit, how cool is that? All we are doing here is work, work work. So, I really love the diversion of your trip. Take care and glad you are having fun Love karin |
| 19th February 2008 Shelley Bertuzzi | Rain in Sydney - From: Race against time Hi Jo & Bill - we hope the sun has come out for you in Sydney - it's such a magnificiant City & the Beaches are awesome(at least they were 20 years ago!!!!). Nancy Hermanson(PBM in S.Arm) just got back from 5 weeks in N.Z. & Aust. & said the same thing - so much rain - their car was broken into @ a well known Zoo, so, there trip didn't end off on the "down" side! Hope you don't have to experience that! Tom & I off to Mexico in March, not as exciting as your trip, but I'll take it at this point...hope it's warm! Take Care ....LOVE hearing about your travels! Shell & Tom |
| 19th February 2008 Lauretta | catching up to you - From: Race against time Hi Joanne and Bill: It was great to hear from you again. Your travel updates are always worth waiting for. I see that you are in extreme weather conditions, just like here in TBay. We just got out of 1 week of -40. This was our 2nd one this winter. It also sounds like the two of you haven't suffered any injuries, as in travel buddies wanting to seriously harm each other, yetttt. Ha Ha I am very happy that you are having a great time. I look forward to your next travel story. Blessings, Lauretta |
| 19th February 2008 brenda | Hello from Chetwynd - From: Race against time Hello Joanne & Bill it's so nice to hearing from both of you, and all the updates. Sounds like you are both really enjoying it all, good for you guy's. Keep sending the e-mails. Have fun. Brenda |
| 11th February 2008 Joey | Glow Wurms? - From: Update from NZ "Repel down 35 feet worth of pitch black to an underground river in total darkness...." If you asked me what I would do for a trillion dollars, this is definitely not one of those things... Sounds like you guys are having a blast, I'm sure the memory is fixable, for a price *cough*... ;)" Keep having fun! |
| 8th February 2008 laura miller | hi - From: Update from NZ hi enjoying hearing all your travel news can't wait to meet you again! when do you think you will be hitting the north of scotland. love your once small cousin |
| 8th February 2008 Margie | Was wondering when I would hear from you next - From: Update from NZ Sounds like you are having an amazing time! So good to hear from you and what you are up to. I haven't seen Sherrie or Patsy for such a long time - we should be sending blogs to each other! work is going well and life is moving along just fine. Must say tho, that I would rather be in New Zealand! I'm enjoying living through your experiences! Keep having good ones! Lots of love, Margie |
| 7th February 2008 Bonnie | Memories of NZ - From: Update from NZ Bill & Joanne, Your last blog brought back lots of memories. Especially the clean windshield on our car! |
| 7th February 2008 shannon kidd | HI THERE....WE MISS YOU!! - From: Update from NZ HI....THIS IS SOOO COOL THAT WE GET TO SEE WHERE YOU ARE...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE PICTURES....I MISS YOU AND WISH I COULD BE SOOO LUCKY TO BE DOING WHAT YOU GUYS ARE!! BE SAFE AND KEEP EMAILING!!! |
| 30th January 2008 Jeannette @ Mick | WOW!!!! - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Hey Jo and Bill.....finaly able to read your stuff...problem with computor.Amazing to hear from you and see the photos,keep having a fabulous time and keep us posted!!!..miss you both.LOL |
| 22nd January 2008 Sandra | Love the Photos - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Love the photos. What a cool cave and the beaches look enticing to say the least. Please send us some warm weather. |
| 16th January 2008 Maurice | NZ - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Hi guys, I hitched around NZ in the 70's and also loved the caves. I also liked 90 mile beach and the bay of islands on the north tip and for a good drive, the trip from Christchurch to Greymouth.. Have a good one!! |
| 16th January 2008 Anna | Hello - From: Hello and Goodbye Hi Joanne and Bill, how are you? Pictures are awesome. We just got back from Italy yesterday. We had a great time. I was thinking of you over Christmas and New Years. Hope you had a great one. I look forward to seeing more of your travels. As for me it is back to work tomorrow. Take care. Anna |
| 16th January 2008 Karin and Peter | - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Love the pics, thanks. Everyone OK here and jealous of you there!!! Sounds beeauutifullll! |
| 16th January 2008 Terry McCann | You lucky devils!! - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Hi Joanne & Bill, How many countries are you intending to visit? Is a fim crew accompanying you to record your travels. After Australia you will find some less expensive countries. Do you have a round the world airline ticket? What is your itinerary? If you are coming through Toronto/Mississauga the basement renovations should be fionished by the time you are back in Canada so there will be sleeping space available for the 2 of you. LOL, Terry. |
| 15th January 2008 Joey | NZ looks amazing - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand NZ looks amazing guys - you're right along the ocean, it's absolutely amazing. The spider thing creeps me out but it's still interesting to see the local wildlife ;) |
| 15th January 2008 Val Theroux | envy - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand great pics....I'm quite envious.....do you know dates yet when you're doing Karuna? |
| 15th January 2008 Murray | Kia ora - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand enjoy NZ reading your posts is bringing back memories. Did you know the maori word for hill is "puke"...fitting eh. Send more photos! |
| 15th January 2008 Shelley & Tom Bertuzzi | WOW - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Hey Joanne & Bill - looking at the awesome pictures of Fiji & New Zealand make us want to go...love getting the updates...I'll invision the beautiful oceans & beaches the next time we travel the Coquahalla in a snow storm! Take Care...Shell & Tom |
| 15th January 2008 Reg | Nice Look Bill - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand The envy keeps growing. The adventure of a lifetime seems to be living up to expectations and it has only just really begun. Best wishes and Bill you need a new hair style. |
| 15th January 2008 Bob and Wendy | You are making us crabby! - From: Fiji Update from New Zealand Holy WOW!!! Bob wants to know what kind of spider that is? figures! I love shots of the beaches! Take Care!! ps - get a life on the 'send money' thing we are all still trying to get on the plane to get there baby! heehee |
| 13th January 2008 Bob & Kay | Cool it! - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Hi guys, Wow, what an introduction to Fiji. Great to hear from you. I imagine it's a bit cooler in New Zealand. We're well & busy as usual. Really enjoying our new place. Be well & safe. Love, Kay & Bob |
| 6th January 2008 Sally and Marj | heading your way - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Hi Joanne, We are arriving in Auckland on Jan.13 and then going on to Paihia on 20th. Plan on the south island starting Feb 5th. It would be amazing to meet up with you folks. If you are in Austrailia, Sydney area, we arrive Feb 25 and leave from Melbourne on Mar 28 for home. Sounds like you are having a great time. Happy Trails! Hope we can meet up! Sally (sallydeangelis@hotmail) |
| 4th January 2008 Betty | - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji I understand that burning of skin is known as "white man's disease" by the rest of us. Take care and have the time of your life. Happy new year! |
| 4th January 2008 Wendy & Marcel | Greetz from Holland! - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Hi Bill & Joanna! Back home and can't really get used to the cold yet... Was so good to have met you and looking forward to you visiting good old Amsterdam! Have fun in New Zealand!!! Love, Wendy & Marcel |
| 4th January 2008 Wendy Gibbons | You Ham! - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Happy New Year Joanna and Willy - bet they didn't think of that name for Bill! Sounds like too much fun! We are all jealous! Hi from Marylou too - I am writing you from good ole Victoria!! Stay safe to youngins!! Love Wendy |
| 4th January 2008 Karin | - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji So glad to hear from you! We feel SO far away from you both. Missed you for the Boxing day brunch but sure can't compete with Fiji! Everyone sends love and New Years Wishes! |
| 4th January 2008 Pat | Too Kewl - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Well Happy New Year to both. You rock. I am so glad for you two, I can only imagine right now. I am looking forward to pics. To bad about the small hams..hope they healed well. |
| 4th January 2008 shannon kidd | You lucky dogs!! - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji was soooo excited to see your email....wow..how cool for us to get to follow you....we miss you sooo much and enjoy your year...love to see all your pictures and adventures....take care and keep in touch!!! luv ya!!!! |
| 3rd January 2008 mike richards | hey - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji hey good to see that i am able to get the travel blog from you two! your feet sound like that was excruciatingly painful. hope the rest of the trip finds you both in good health and with minimal sun burns. keep us all posted, thanks! |
| 3rd January 2008 Deb | Bill and Joanna - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Even with your roasted ham feet, I am envious. We are dealing with high winds, cold and rain! Please send pictures as those are what are getting me through this! lol Glad you guys are having a great time! Talk to you soon. |
| 3rd January 2008 Shelley & Tom Bertuzzi | You Did It!! - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji Can't tell you how excited I was to see the "blog invite" on my computer....you guys did it...WOW....how amazing is that! Good luck with everything - we look forward to seeing all your pictures & reading all your comments. Shell & Tom |
| 3rd January 2008 Joey | First response - From: Roasted our Bacon in Fiji I got the first response and as such, Bill - I'm taking your fridge... permanently.... ;) Good to hear from you guys - seems like all is going well. So you left fiji quite quickly it seems =P I'm looking forward to the pictures, I hear the sun is hotter down there, burns you quicker... appears to be true? /snicker. Have fun guys, until next blog. |
| 1st January 2008 Val Theroux | Happy New Year - From: Hello and Goodbye Hi Joanne. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!! By now you should have begun getting shoulder strap calluses from your back packs which will make the rest of the trip soooo much easier :) Had a moment to do Reiki yet?? Thinking of you...love Val |
| 27th December 2007 Marcia | Xmas - From: Hello and Goodbye hope you had a great Christmas and ate lots of sea food. Ours was nice, snow but not chilly but lots of food and vino. All the best and hope all is ok. |
| 21st December 2007 Graeme | Looking for Fiji - From: Hello and Goodbye Hey Bill and Joanne. It was -11 in Kamloops this morning and I was looking to for some warm photos of Fiji... Looking forward to seeing more posts from around the world in the coming months. Have fun! |
| 15th December 2007 Eleanor Bennett (Meade) | Good for you!!! - From: Hello and Goodbye What an adventure. I hope you both enjoy yourselves immensely and I'll look forward to keeping up with your travels over the next year. Best wishes and soak it all in!! Let us know if you pass through Chicago, always a warm bed here for you both. Eleanor, Paul & family |
| 15th December 2007 Shel and Doug | HOLY WOW good for you guys - From: Hello and Goodbye First let me say this is my first blog,,kinda cool....,,,,,,I am so excited for you two and can hardly wait to see pics and hear on this blog about your adventures, wow a year of travels,,,life is good.P.S. it was nice seeing you b4 you left ....the pizza and purdys were delicious,,,,,Shel* |
| 12th December 2007 Terry H | Happy Travels - From: Hello and Goodbye Good luck on your journey! Someday, I hope to have the cojhones to do the same. Take lots of pics........... |
| 10th December 2007 Brent and Ev | You are never too old for dreams to come true! - From: Hello and Goodbye Now this is what empty nesters should be doing! Ev and I also plan to live vicariously through you for the next year, so go for it and have the time of your lives. Looking forward to many, many adventures. |
| 5th December 2007 Marnie | Happy for you! - From: Hello and Goodbye Thanks for including me Bill and Joanne! I am so happy that you are following your dream! It will be great to share your adventure. I wish you the best! |
| 3rd December 2007 Ryan | Wow... - From: Hello and Goodbye You guys are an inspiration. I hope you find what you are looking for....and make a difference along the way. All the best..... Ryan |
| 3rd December 2007 Louise McCann | Bon Voyage! - From: Hello and Goodbye Hi Joanne: When my dad, Terry told me that you had sold your house and going on a trip of a lifetime - I couldn't believe it! Good for you! I hope you have a safe trip and send lots of photos! Love your cousin, Louise McCann XO:) PS If you make it to TO, we have lots of spare room! |
| 1st December 2007 Jeannette & Mick | Yahoooooo!! - From: Hello and Goodbye Finaly you are on your way....bet ya thought it would never happen eh!Anyway can't wait to be hearing about all your travel adventures.It will be like tuning in to a good TV show for Mick and I this next year or so.Being as we are such TV watchers in winter.Pleeease look after yourselves guys and have the time of your lives,love and miss ya both already!!!!!Jeannette and Mick |
| 30th November 2007 sandra | This is exciting - From: Hello and Goodbye I am so excited for you both and looking forward to hearing about your many adventures!!! I might be out of town when you're down on the coast. If so - here's to a safe, happy, fantastic trip!!!! Sandra |
| 29th November 2007 rena | wow!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: Hello and Goodbye So now you are the great world travelers. Go have fun. Do everything you can and soak up all the cultures. once in a life time experience and I know you will make the most of it. All of us here will be anxiously awaiting your next posting. By the way we love the new bed. Thanks for the great deal. will miss you lots. Rena |
| 29th November 2007 LOAtravels | The first one is from Joanne - From: Hello and Goodbye I will give you all the rest of the story. She is all about rainbows and kittens, I will give you all the dirt. Stay tuned. We are getting dive certified on the Yasawas and will Island hop for the next couple of weeks diving, snorkelling and managing a fat red body. cheers all ............. till we blog again ! |
| 29th November 2007 Wendy and Bob | "The amazing couple" - From: Hello and Goodbye You guys are amazing you know that right? Really Jo only 22 lbs I know you too well there has to more!! How can I fit in there without Bill and Bob catching on? Hope to see you in Italy for the big 50! Bob's working on winning the lottery so we can come! Stay safe - take lots of pics! Looking forward to visit on the island before you head away on this once in a lifetime journey .... love you guys! |
| 29th November 2007 Frank and Helen | We're envious - From: Hello and Goodbye Sounds exciting. We wish we had the courage to do what you are doing. Hope you have a great time. |
| 28th November 2007 Lauretta | Hello - From: Hello and Goodbye Hi Joanne and Bill: It worked! WOW! WOW! WOW! Congratulations on your dream coming true. There are no words that I can say on how I feel about what you two are doing for yourselves. However I do have a proud and happy heart for you. We do need to talk before you go. Tonight would be great. Lauretta |
| 28th November 2007 Chris Ralph | What fun... - From: Hello and Goodbye Hi folks, this TravelBlog thing's a good idea... Don't you find it liberating to shed stuff? And it's just so satisfying to wander around a new strange place knowing that everything you need is in your pack, so you can just keep wandering... You've done really well getting that to 22lbs! So are you going to Suva & Nadi? How about the islands? |
| 28th November 2007 Lawrence | Congratulations - From: Hello and Goodbye Congratulations on your trip! You will soon see that it was the right decision (not that we don't need and want Bill back here at MOT). :-) I have travelled some of the areas you will be visiting myself--also with a backpack, and you'd be surprised what you can do without. I saw travellers with no more than a small daypack containing all their worldly goods. Okay, you can get extreme about it, too: if you find yourself drilling holes in your toothbrush to cut down on the weight..... When you get back you will probably furnish your home with a few throw pillows and a coat hook and think it's just fine. I will be glad to follow along here and see how you are doing from time to time. Thanks for the invitation to your blog. Best, Lawrence |
| 28th November 2007 Teresa | Cool! - From: Hello and Goodbye This is really cool. I look forward to living vicariously through you, while remaining securely shackled to my cubicle. Have the time of your lives!! |
| 28th November 2007 Joey Alain | Fun fun and more fun! - From: Hello and Goodbye I can only imagine the anticipating you must have waking up each morning knowing that for the next 12 months (at least) you won't be doing anything but travelling and enjoying the sights. Needless to say, you're going to see things most people only dream of seeing - enjoy every minute of it guys, you've certainly earned it ;) I'll definitely be keeping up on your blog entries, looking forward to living vicariously through your photos and entries, haha. Joey |
| 28th November 2007 Bonnie | Happy Travels! - From: Hello and Goodbye So glad you added me to your subscriber list. I look forward to reading about all your travels. So, again, Happy Travels! |
