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Date: 30th October 2008
wow
Moving again? I don't know how you can stand it. I dread it so much, wish i had enough money to just leave everything and get new stuff, although sentimental value still wins. Japan is another amazing place. Wherever your destination, i'm sure it will be a good decision. Take care :)
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 43: Another Tropical Island? Epilogue
wow
Moving again? I don't know how you can stand it. I dread it so much, wish i had enough money to just leave everything and get new stuff, although sentimental value still wins. Japan is another amazing place. Wherever your destination, i'm sure it will be a good decision. Take care :)
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 43: Another Tropical Island? Epilogue
Date: 30th October 2008
God Bless
Difficult choices: Vancouver, Japan, or retirement. I know you'll make the right one though "brother". Tomomi and I think about you and Suzanne often, and miss you guys very much. Our door in Hong Kong is always open to you. God bless.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 43: Another Tropical Island? Epilogue
God Bless
Difficult choices: Vancouver, Japan, or retirement. I know you'll make the right one though "brother". Tomomi and I think about you and Suzanne often, and miss you guys very much. Our door in Hong Kong is always open to you. God bless.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 43: Another Tropical Island? Epilogue
Date: 29th August 2008
Photo
Doug - thanks for the photo of Joyce and me on your blog. I figured out how to post it to mypictures and will add it to my collection. Hope to see you at the 30th anniversery of the 12 reunion that Richard was in favour of. Darryl
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 42: The Trouble with these International Affairs is that they Attract too Many Foreigners.
Photo
Doug - thanks for the photo of Joyce and me on your blog. I figured out how to post it to mypictures and will add it to my collection. Hope to see you at the 30th anniversery of the 12 reunion that Richard was in favour of. Darryl
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 42: The Trouble with these International Affairs is that they Attract too Many Foreigners.
Date: 28th August 2008
reunion
Hi Doug: The gifted scholar has lost my message in the computer twice now. I didn't expect to see myself in your blog- especially the gifted part. It makes up for being called one of the"old people" at the 40th. Is there any way that I can get an e-mail copy of all the photos in this blog? I am amazed at your memory of high school and even elementary school stuff. I think you are the gifted one. I had long since forgotten teachers' names and things that were said in classes. I had no idea that I had a higher mark (by 1) on the social studies test or that it had bothered you all these years. waiting for your next blog Elaine
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 42: The Trouble with these International Affairs is that they Attract too Many Foreigners.
reunion
Hi Doug: The gifted scholar has lost my message in the computer twice now. I didn't expect to see myself in your blog- especially the gifted part. It makes up for being called one of the"old people" at the 40th. Is there any way that I can get an e-mail copy of all the photos in this blog? I am amazed at your memory of high school and even elementary school stuff. I think you are the gifted one. I had long since forgotten teachers' names and things that were said in classes. I had no idea that I had a higher mark (by 1) on the social studies test or that it had bothered you all these years. waiting for your next blog Elaine
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 42: The Trouble with these International Affairs is that they Attract too Many Foreigners.
Date: 18th July 2008
Your sermon
Thank you for these words. I'd like to send this to Jeff if you don't mind. May God continue to bless you and your family and keep you safe.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 39: Father Doug's Last Sermon
Your sermon
Thank you for these words. I'd like to send this to Jeff if you don't mind. May God continue to bless you and your family and keep you safe.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 39: Father Doug's Last Sermon
Date: 20th June 2008
take the dogs home at the same time!!!
doug, i ran into the same problem with the cats two weeks ago. i had to leave taiwan within a few days and my cats were not allowed on the flight from detroit to nyc. my cats are safe and sound with me now. i called a cargo company called CITA AIRCARGO and it was like $100 USD more than it was to take them on the airline. the only thing is they came on a different flight than me because it was so much cheaper. but the company dealt with customs for me and i didnt have to. if you want more information contact William (his english is wonderful!) at ling@datadot.com.tw or i believe this is the correct number: (02)2764-3668 let me know if i can help you out with it....its good to be home...and you'll love it too! :) oh!!! and you have to take the dogs to quarantine (taiwan department of agriculture and ...) you have to get a certificate from them. you have to bring all the Taiwan export proof of vaccination form (to be completed by a vet), vaccination records and rabies documents...make sure all the numbers are correct and that the vet filled out every single part of the form...i ended up sitting in the office for 3 hours in the heat with two very angry cats in a small cage.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 36: A Life-Altering Stroke of the Pen, Air Canada Makes My Blood Boil!, Weather is Here--Wish You Were Beautiful, If You Fall and Break Your Leg Don’t Come Running to Me, Dinner With Yvonne, Opportunities and Obligations
take the dogs home at the same time!!!
doug, i ran into the same problem with the cats two weeks ago. i had to leave taiwan within a few days and my cats were not allowed on the flight from detroit to nyc. my cats are safe and sound with me now. i called a cargo company called CITA AIRCARGO and it was like $100 USD more than it was to take them on the airline. the only thing is they came on a different flight than me because it was so much cheaper. but the company dealt with customs for me and i didnt have to. if you want more information contact William (his english is wonderful!) at ling@datadot.com.tw or i believe this is the correct number: (02)2764-3668 let me know if i can help you out with it....its good to be home...and you'll love it too! :) oh!!! and you have to take the dogs to quarantine (taiwan department of agriculture and ...) you have to get a certificate from them. you have to bring all the Taiwan export proof of vaccination form (to be completed by a vet), vaccination records and rabies documents...make sure all the numbers are correct and that the vet filled out every single part of the form...i ended up sitting in the office for 3 hours in the heat with two very angry cats in a small cage.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 36: A Life-Altering Stroke of the Pen, Air Canada Makes My Blood Boil!, Weather is Here--Wish You Were Beautiful, If You Fall and Break Your Leg Don’t Come Running to Me, Dinner With Yvonne, Opportunities and Obligations
Date: 12th June 2008
I can feel your emotion in this blog Doug. Graduation has two faces: A new chapter in students' lives, but a very sad time saying goodbye. I taught for 3 years at a college in Shantou and witnessed buckets of tears by both students and teachers.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 35: Taipei and Graduation
I can feel your emotion in this blog Doug. Graduation has two faces: A new chapter in students' lives, but a very sad time saying goodbye. I taught for 3 years at a college in Shantou and witnessed buckets of tears by both students and teachers.
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 35: Taipei and Graduation
Date: 1st May 2008
nice to have a friend sending me travel paged
thank you doug i feel like am travling also you always make things very intesting i look forward to haring from you again who no maybe i will travel but ino no it will not be so exciting as your nice stories of travel i thank you becky write again
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 32: Sawbones, Bonus Mechanic-Bonus Landlord, Mei-mei Lai
nice to have a friend sending me travel paged
thank you doug i feel like am travling also you always make things very intesting i look forward to haring from you again who no maybe i will travel but ino no it will not be so exciting as your nice stories of travel i thank you becky write again
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 32: Sawbones, Bonus Mechanic-Bonus Landlord, Mei-mei Lai
Date: 19th April 2008
Garbo social
I quite miss garbo collection every night and the social scene; meeting neighbors and friends, exchanging the latest bits of news, etc. Now I hurriedly dump a bag in the garbage container on my way out to work - and hope I don't get ambushed by an escaping cat! Just spent a great week in Oman, had a mid-semester break. Was fabulous, well worth visiting.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Garbo social
I quite miss garbo collection every night and the social scene; meeting neighbors and friends, exchanging the latest bits of news, etc. Now I hurriedly dump a bag in the garbage container on my way out to work - and hope I don't get ambushed by an escaping cat! Just spent a great week in Oman, had a mid-semester break. Was fabulous, well worth visiting.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Date: 17th April 2008
hahaha
It was so funny listening to the garbage truck again. Man! Good thing the kids weren't home or they'd be telling everyone i'm laughing at the laptop again.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
hahaha
It was so funny listening to the garbage truck again. Man! Good thing the kids weren't home or they'd be telling everyone i'm laughing at the laptop again.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Date: 16th April 2008
Garbage Trucks
I never thought I'd miss those darn musical garbage trucks. Watching your video makes me miss home more than ever!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Garbage Trucks
I never thought I'd miss those darn musical garbage trucks. Watching your video makes me miss home more than ever!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Date: 15th April 2008
You're the best
What a good thing you are doing to rescue those animals. Keep up the good work.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
You're the best
What a good thing you are doing to rescue those animals. Keep up the good work.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 31: Hen Hao Kan, What the?--Musical Garbage Trucks?, The Pineapple Guy, Three on a Match.
Date: 2nd April 2008
St. Stephen
And lo it came to be so, St. Stephen rises up from the ashes of former bureaucracy and red tape, propelled on wings of pure wisdom. Wow! I not only enjoyed your sermon but gathered a lot of warm fuzzy feelings. Your audience must have gained great inner wisdom from your sermon. I believe that you settled their stress and showed them another way to tread. I agree whole-heartedly with our former colleague Jim by saying " It indeed looks good on you, my friend." Much love, Scott
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 29: Father Doug and the Gospel According to St. Stephen
St. Stephen
And lo it came to be so, St. Stephen rises up from the ashes of former bureaucracy and red tape, propelled on wings of pure wisdom. Wow! I not only enjoyed your sermon but gathered a lot of warm fuzzy feelings. Your audience must have gained great inner wisdom from your sermon. I believe that you settled their stress and showed them another way to tread. I agree whole-heartedly with our former colleague Jim by saying " It indeed looks good on you, my friend." Much love, Scott
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 29: Father Doug and the Gospel According to St. Stephen
Date: 30th March 2008
Doug hits the nail on the head.
It made me feel good to read your sermon Doug. You are not as dunb as you look! You must be getting wiser as well as older. Your sense of humour hasn't changed, but I see you have reigned it in a little on this occasion. The orient agrees with you. Keep up the good work. I still count you as a friend. Love Jim
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 29: Father Doug and the Gospel According to St. Stephen
Doug hits the nail on the head.
It made me feel good to read your sermon Doug. You are not as dunb as you look! You must be getting wiser as well as older. Your sense of humour hasn't changed, but I see you have reigned it in a little on this occasion. The orient agrees with you. Keep up the good work. I still count you as a friend. Love Jim
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 29: Father Doug and the Gospel According to St. Stephen
Date: 30th March 2008
yeah!
way to go lao-puo and doug! i got to save to kittens here. the second should have died within two or three days...he was just a skelton with some fur....a couple thousand NT and lots and lots of love and he's wonderful now....his name is Levi....and he gets along great with Judah :) (they like licking each other's bottoms!...yuck!) :)
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom Chapter 27: Help me Get Rid of a Dead Body and I’ll Preach a Sermon for You.
yeah!
way to go lao-puo and doug! i got to save to kittens here. the second should have died within two or three days...he was just a skelton with some fur....a couple thousand NT and lots and lots of love and he's wonderful now....his name is Levi....and he gets along great with Judah :) (they like licking each other's bottoms!...yuck!) :)
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom Chapter 27: Help me Get Rid of a Dead Body and I’ll Preach a Sermon for You.
Date: 25th March 2008
that was so generous of u *bows i always wanted to help stray dogs in my hometown too but so far i can only give em food to eat. if i had my own home id prob adopt em with lots of love keep up ur good deeds!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom Chapter 27: Help me Get Rid of a Dead Body and I’ll Preach a Sermon for You.
that was so generous of u *bows i always wanted to help stray dogs in my hometown too but so far i can only give em food to eat. if i had my own home id prob adopt em with lots of love keep up ur good deeds!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom Chapter 27: Help me Get Rid of a Dead Body and I’ll Preach a Sermon for You.
Date: 12th February 2008
glad you had a good time. i liked singapore when i went last year...im going back next week for my friend's wedding....yay! ill just be there 2 days though....bu hao! :)
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 23: Favourite Airline, "Singabore"?--I Don't Think So!
glad you had a good time. i liked singapore when i went last year...im going back next week for my friend's wedding....yay! ill just be there 2 days though....bu hao! :)
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 23: Favourite Airline, "Singabore"?--I Don't Think So!
Date: 20th January 2008
Great Entry here!
Hi Stephen! Before I praise your article, I just want to bring up a mistake: martial was lifted in 1987, not 1975 as you said. Chiang Kai Shek died in '75. Anyhow, I totally relate to most everything you said. Your Pagan Dan articles make me homesick for Taiwan. I may be coming back in August! How long will you stay?
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Great Entry here!
Hi Stephen! Before I praise your article, I just want to bring up a mistake: martial was lifted in 1987, not 1975 as you said. Chiang Kai Shek died in '75. Anyhow, I totally relate to most everything you said. Your Pagan Dan articles make me homesick for Taiwan. I may be coming back in August! How long will you stay?
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Date: 15th January 2008
Vacationing in Asia
I wish I could join you both. I do miss taking short trips in Asia. Have a wonderful time.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Vacationing in Asia
I wish I could join you both. I do miss taking short trips in Asia. Have a wonderful time.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Date: 14th January 2008
Enjoy your holiday Doug and Suzanne. You deserve it!!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Enjoy your holiday Doug and Suzanne. You deserve it!!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 22: Off to a Flying Start, Guns and Roses Taiwan Style, Sending the Right Signals, the Wild Blue Yonder (Again), the Economy Campaign
Date: 3rd November 2007
A lovely story
Hi Doug, Really enjoyed your story. Such a sense of adventure. I am sure your student enjoyed learning a little bit about Canada and practising her speech with you. Take Care, Jill Dashwood
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Special Report 01: Guangfu Girls Rule!
A lovely story
Hi Doug, Really enjoyed your story. Such a sense of adventure. I am sure your student enjoyed learning a little bit about Canada and practising her speech with you. Take Care, Jill Dashwood
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Special Report 01: Guangfu Girls Rule!
Date: 23rd October 2007
No English
Thanks for keeping the blog going. My in-laws speak no English. It's a beautiful thing! Take care. Peter.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 10: Chen Jun-bin
No English
Thanks for keeping the blog going. My in-laws speak no English. It's a beautiful thing! Take care. Peter.
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 10: Chen Jun-bin
Date: 20th October 2007
Same experience
Hi Doug, I continue to enjoy reading your postings with interest and in this one I recognize my own experiences in Korea with my host-mother who didn't speak a word of English except "Okay" (with accompanying thumbs up). I am consistently amazed that despite the fact that two people can not communicate with words, an abundance of love and kindness can be shared, felt, enjoyed and a true human connection can be fostered. It is a beautiful thing and strengthens my belief that humanity and spiritual connections between people from any country in the world is possible...it just takes a curiosity and genuine interest in others. Enjoy your days in this wonderful country and please pass on my greetings and encouragement to Sue. Jennifer
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 10: Chen Jun-bin
Same experience
Hi Doug, I continue to enjoy reading your postings with interest and in this one I recognize my own experiences in Korea with my host-mother who didn't speak a word of English except "Okay" (with accompanying thumbs up). I am consistently amazed that despite the fact that two people can not communicate with words, an abundance of love and kindness can be shared, felt, enjoyed and a true human connection can be fostered. It is a beautiful thing and strengthens my belief that humanity and spiritual connections between people from any country in the world is possible...it just takes a curiosity and genuine interest in others. Enjoy your days in this wonderful country and please pass on my greetings and encouragement to Sue. Jennifer
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 10: Chen Jun-bin
Date: 5th October 2007
A nice surprise!!
Good job Suzanne!! You should write more often. Tomomi and I enjoyed reading about your experience in Viet Nam very much. We miss you guys!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 09: A Guest Writer on Viet Nam
A nice surprise!!
Good job Suzanne!! You should write more often. Tomomi and I enjoyed reading about your experience in Viet Nam very much. We miss you guys!
From Blog: Lives in the Lotus Blossom, Chapter 09: A Guest Writer on Viet Nam
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Welcome Back
Wow... what a journey you both have been on.... It's great to have options and I'm happy to hear you're happy to be home and with the folks.... We're still here in View Royal... so if you're in town give us a shout. Blessings to you both....
From Blog: Life in Lotus Land, Chapter 43: Another Tropical Island? Epilogue