 Traveling down under - Marie and Maura | All Comments |
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| 24th July 2009 Kim | I can't believe it's over - From: Aussie Adventures: The Conclusion Marie - WOW! I can't believe your trip is over. I can't wait to see you and hear all the extended details of your adventure. Kim |
| 24th July 2009 Meg | - From: Aussie Adventures: The Conclusion I'm glad you had such a great time in Oz. Have a safe flight back. And Re, what is this kayak race? I want more details... |
| 24th July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Aussie Adventures: The Conclusion miss you girls already! |
| 23rd July 2009 Nave | - From: Beach Bums Oh the wool shed and kebabs...good times good times. |
| 21st July 2009 Philip the Elder | A blast - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Hi, you are braver than I for "jungle surfing". Maybe we could start that here and ride from Montello to Campello? That really looks like fun. Perhaps joining up with the 101st Airborne is next? |
| 21st July 2009 the ghost of Steve Irwin | Crikey! - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Ziplineaphobia? Is that what you Yanks call that? And yes, Drew, New Jersey is full of Negroes. The same way that Australia is filled with thieves, cutthroats, and all the manner of criminal personalities. Crikey mate, get out of the jungle! |
| 21st July 2009 the ghost of Steve Irwin | Crikey! - From: Beach Bums Speedos and stripper poles! The true essence of Australia! |
| 21st July 2009 The ghost of Steve Irwin | Crikey! - From: Good-bye surfing - Hello KOALAS! Awkwardness in Adam's house mate! Crikey is right! |
| 20th July 2009 Kat | rere! - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah I'm so impressed that you did that Re! I thought you were supposed to be scared of heights? |
| 20th July 2009 Kat | Roo! - From: Beach Bums Roo!?! As in Kanga-? You sick bastards. |
| 20th July 2009 mum | I'm flying - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Hope you don't break out in hives after that feat. |
| 20th July 2009 didi | zipping - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Looks like a zipping good time was had by (almost) all!! Sure glad those ropey things held....ahhh, camping.....always a delight (not!!). Sure sounds as if you found one more fabuously beautiful area,(are you sure your new friend isn't originally from Southie?). Miss you a lot. Love, didi |
| 20th July 2009 Kim | Jungle Surfing - From: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Greg wants to know if you have had a boring day yet? I think he is a little jealous....okay a lot jealous. You will be happy to know that it is FINALLY feeling like summer in Boston. You can rest assure that you will be returning to some hazy, hot, and humid weather. I bet you can't wait...Kim |
| 17th July 2009 Meg & Biz | Prost! - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Hi guys! It's Meg and Biz from Munich! We've been busy drinking drinks for you: Kellerbier, Riesling, Aperol Sprizzes (orange thingies). We expect you'll be doing the same for us with Toohey's New, Shiraz and other Australian delights! Meg is off to the lovely Austrian town of Innsbruck tomorrow, Biz has one more day at the office :-( - but then it's party time!!! We're glad you're enjoying the sunny beaches of Australia!! Luke says hi, too. Love, Meg & Biz. |
| 17th July 2009 didi | croc, roo and emu? - From: Beach Bums Yuck.....what a trio. Glad YOU liked it, the wine sounded like it would be more my style. That beach is absolutely gorgeous. Hope Cape Tribulation is home to an "older" crowd. Tough to get on in years, huh? Still sounds like fabulous fun. Miss you!!! love, didi |
| 17th July 2009 Sarah | Awesome pics! - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Girls - I'm very jealous of this trip. You are doing an amazing job documenting everything. I love reading this! I can't believe you got to snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef! I think I would have chickened out! Totally freaked out about sharks - especially there! |
| 17th July 2009 Tim | How was the Aussie Trio? - From: Beach Bums Taste like chicken I assume? Or Maybe not??? Croc - I don't think I've ever had reptile before...sounds slimy. |
| 17th July 2009 Mum | emu? - From: Beach Bums I am amazed at your adventurous appetites girls. I hope you didn't play nude backgammon with Kramer on that paradise of a beach. |
| 16th July 2009 Meg & Biz | Prost! - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Hi guys! It's Meg and Biz from Munich! We've been busy drinking drinks for you: Kellerbier, Riesling, Aperol Sprizzes (orange thingies). We expect you'll be doing the same for us with Toohey's New, Shiraz and other Australian delights! Meg is off to the lovely Austrian town of Innsbruck tomorrow, Biz has one more day at the office :-( - but then it's party time!!! We're glad you're enjoying the sunny beaches of Australia!! Luke says hi, too. Love, Meg & Biz. |
| 16th July 2009 Meg & Biz | Prost! - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Hi guys! It's Meg and Biz from Munich! We've been busy drinking drinks for you: Kellerbier, Riesling, Aperol Sprizzes (orange thingies). We expect you'll be doing the same for us with Toohey's New, Shiraz and other Australian delights! Meg is off to the lovely Austrian town of Innsbruck tomorrow, Biz has one more day at the office :-( - but then it's party time!!! We're glad you're enjoying the sunny beaches of Australia!! Luke says hi, too. Love, Meg & Biz. |
| 15th July 2009 Uncle Bri | koalas - From: Swimming with the Fishes... I love Koalas!!!!!!! With a little barbeque sauce. They taste just like chicken. Keep up the postings girls. You guys are doing it right! I'm glad we're able to share in your experiences...even though we're stuck here in the boring old USA. The pictures are awesome. Have a ball! |
| 15th July 2009 Jen | Bundaberg in a can.... - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island they are great! Have you found the wild turkey and cola canned yet? |
| 15th July 2009 Nave. | Brisbane - From: Good-bye surfing - Hello KOALAS! Oh my gosh. I am so happy you are both having a great time. I really wish I could hightail it back to Oz and the beautiful little city of Brisbane. Love the pics! |
| 14th July 2009 didi | Kangaroo burgers?? - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Please tell me you didn't eat Kanga or Roo......I can't believe it!! That's like indulging in a Bambi Stew.. The pictures are glorious.... so glad Maura overcame her phobia and was able to pose for the shots for ANTM, I'm sure Tyra and company will be thrilled with the exotic locale. It sounds like things just keep on getting better and better over there (well, maybe not the wine....good effort, Re). Still miss you guys and can't wait for the firsthand report. love, didi |
| 14th July 2009 Jess | Wish I was there - From: Swimming with the Fishes... So wish I was swimming with you in the Great Barrier Reef! No doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth. Have fun and I hope you hit up the Woolshed while you were in Cairns =) |
| 14th July 2009 Kim | Beautiful - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Ladies, your photos are amazing. I didn't think you could make me more jealous. How will you ever be able to leave? - Kim |
| 14th July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Amazing - now i can't wait for my trip in a few weeks! |
| 14th July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island I kinda feel bad now that Jimmy and I didn't pick you up from the airport in a Rolls Royce?? |
| 14th July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Amazing - now i can't wait for my trip in a few weeks! |
| 14th July 2009 Tim | Blue Starfish - From: Swimming with the Fishes... This looks awesome - I can't believe they have blue starfish there! |
| 14th July 2009 Claire | miss you - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Hi You seem to be having a great time since you left us, i have unfortuately been back at work, working hard on nightshift. I feel the need for another adventure. I am off next sun, mon, and tue so mite have to do something then to get me excited. Glad you enjoyed magnetic island and swimming with nemo, the reef is so beautiful and peaceful. well enjoy cairns and port douglas and enjoy your coopers and vb xx |
| 14th July 2009 mum | BBO - From: Swimming with the Fishes... Hey, too bad you're not hard of smelling with all the BO around. Maura, I can't believe you actually went snorkeling. I just love the pictures. You've come a long way from that tank at Disneyworld. |
| 13th July 2009 mum | rent me - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island Can you bring home that sign? I think Tracy might like it. Showed Dad the blog. He likes the RSL. |
| 13th July 2009 Bizza | Send the Rolls Royce my way!! - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island Ladies! I'm sooo jealous!! The island looks dreamy, the beaches fab, the food makes my mouth water (not so sure about those shapes thingies, though) and I certainly wouldn't mind jiving the night away with a 21-year-old backpacker. Oh and those sunsets look almost unreal!! Great stuff. Keep it coming! Take care, Biz. |
| 13th July 2009 Tim | Jump Shots - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island I'm not positive, but I think the practice is paying off...I'm seeing an improvement in the vertical leap from the first jump shots to these, by the end of the trip, you will be dunking a basketball! |
| 13th July 2009 didi | 4 fun??!! - From: Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island Oh boy, Uncle Tim's gonna love that picture of Maura with the sign. Looks like you're still managing to have a good time. Your jumps are getting higher......anything to do with your "diet"?? All the pictures are just fabulous, (is that an Aussie you're dancing with Re?? He looks cute (is he kinda short or is it just his "moves" on the dance floor that make him look that way? ) It looks like the perfect spot for a vacation.....soooooo jealous! Miss you. Love, didi |
| 10th July 2009 rose | Fun!!! - From: Good-bye surfing - Hello KOALAS! Looks like you guys are having a blast, Maura! : ) Rose |
| 10th July 2009 didi | koalas - From: Good-bye surfing - Hello KOALAS! How cute are those Koalas.......Did Kat the Koala have blue eyes and a nice voice?? She sure is pretty.....Sooooo jealous. Glad you're having so much fun. The pictures are great!!! |
| 9th July 2009 Lisa | Cute - From: Good-bye surfing - Hello KOALAS! I am so jealous of the Koalas! Re Kat is totally feeling you up. Great pictures ladies. |
| 8th July 2009 Biz | No more funny shtuff! - From: Noosa and Fraser Island Guys! I looove your blog - excellent read! I really feel like I'm right there traveling with. And I'm getting a real kick from those crazy Aussie names: Lake Wabby, Toohey and Mooloolah?!? Like a mammy talking to her bebbe, in my humble opinion! By the way, if you require any snarky phrases to deal with that Teutonic dame you're sharing your abode with, let me know, I've got some crafty ones up my sleeve... Keep up the updates! Biz. |
| 7th July 2009 Kim | husband and wife - From: Noosa and Fraser Island Marie - it is so like you to go run off and get married. Now Mary Beth is not going to be able to set you up with that man she "picked up" at Legal Seafood. Looking forward to reading more about the trip. I love these updates. They always make me laugh. |
| 7th July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Noosa and Fraser Island I tried to warn you about the Pizza flavoured Shapes - they reign supreme! |
| 7th July 2009 didi | maheno - From: Noosa and Fraser Island That shipwreck looks like it came out of Waterworld.......the ship the "smokers" were on........didn't you expect Dennis Hopper to pop up?? The pictures are fabulous, I love the sunrise shot and your "jumping" is getting higher (and, yes, more graceful). There was just a piece on the news about the economic troubles facing the wine industry in Australia.......so glad you're doing your part to save a local industry!! Love you guys......didi |
| 6th July 2009 Navin | Fraser Island - From: Noosa and Fraser Island I am glad the two of you enjoyed the beautiful lakes of Fraser Island. I can't wait to hear about the creepaaahhhh staying with you at the surf instructor's home! |
| 6th July 2009 mum | Back to school outfits - From: Noosa and Fraser Island How about those wetsuits for the first day of school. I'm loving this blog business. |
| 6th July 2009 Lisa | Dingo ate your baby - From: Noosa and Fraser Island Ok, the Dingo looked scary and I hope it didn't eat any babies! Great photos ladies. You both look super skinny - nice! Fraser Island looks and sounds amazing. Can't wait to hear more about your adventures. We missed you on the 4th! The weather is FINALLY improving in Boston. |
| 6th July 2009 Uncle Steve | Thanks for updates! - From: Noosa and Fraser Island Looks and sounds like you guys are having an awesome trip! Re, that wetsuit may come in handy for upcoming canoe races! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Have fun! Love, Steve and Nancy |
| 6th July 2009 Tim | How about some more details on surfing? - From: Noosa and Fraser Island Were you able to stand up and keep your balance??? |
| 2nd July 2009 Sarah | Now you just need to shave your head! - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! I can't begin to express how proud I am of you (Marie) for finally embracing your inner Britney! Cute pics! So glad you girls are having such a spectacular adventure!! |
| 2nd July 2009 mum | Americans jailed for photographing penguins - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! Your photos are absolutely fabulous. My time is running out at the library. I can't wait to see more. I am reliving my trip. How about the python pic ono a Christmas card? Love, Mum |
| 2nd July 2009 anonymous | - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! jump shots!! |
| 2nd July 2009 Kat | Look at all the fufus!! - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! I'm so jealous of all the fufus you're seeing over there! The blog is great, keep posting girls. Oh and by the way Re, if you can put a live snake around your neck, then you are never again allowed to get me out of bed to kill a spider in your bedroom. |
| 2nd July 2009 didi | guidebook challenged?? - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! Soooo it isn't just the crazy parents who forget guidebooks when traveling.....Are you sure you're not trying to duplicate our trip??? A day of sun, rain, hail, wind??? sounds very familiar. (Also your apparent alcohol consumption is clearly on a competitive level!!). Those penguins are the cutest!!! Carry on and have a blast. (and thank goodness there's no resemblance with old Rosie). Love you guys, DiDi |
| 1st July 2009 anonymous | - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! So George is in Australia along with Elaine and Jerry. |
| 1st July 2009 Meg | - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! Ooohhh, I remember Rose Ann Joy from the Melbourne Jail! Marie - I expect to see that python photo as a facebook profile pic. When you guys were jumping near the 12 apostles, where you right in front of a cave? I think I remember being in that same exact spot with mum. Have an amazing time at Fraser Island!! |
| 1st July 2009 Jess | - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! Great Ocean Road is amazing and so are the 12 apostles! It sounds like you guys are getting a ton done!!!! You even have some "neighbors" like we did in Venice lol! |
| 1st July 2009 Tim | Resemblance - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! I can definitely see the resemblance - are there criminals in the Joy heritage who had to move to Australia??? |
| 1st July 2009 Jaclyn | - From: Koalas, Kangaroos, and Penguins...Oh My! Melbourne sounds great and I'm really proud you guys have pushed it to a 9pm 'lights out'! can't wait to see the photos! |
| 30th June 2009 Navin | - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style I forgot about VB's! So Yummy! |
| 29th June 2009 Tim | Boozebags - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style If you guys keep up this pace, we will be driving you straight from Logan to McLean. Keep having fun! |
| 29th June 2009 Liz | Wish I was there! - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... Sounds/looks amazing!! Keep the updates coming! |
| 29th June 2009 Kristi | So fun! - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style Looks like you girls are having a great time already! The pictures are beautiful... and its nice to be reminded what a clear blue sky looks like... I miss the sun almost as much as i miss my rere(diculous) ;o) |
| 29th June 2009 lisa | Wine! - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style The wine you have been trying sounds fabulous! Gotta say I'm pretty jealous! Love the blog and all the pics. Have a safe trip to Melbourne. Love the Vanilla ICE photo! Glad you're honoring the MJ and the 90's. |
| 29th June 2009 Kat | - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... Maybe that new friend you met is the guy that Dolly told you about. You love those big hairy types. The trip sounds great so far! (Except that running crap that you insist upon doing) |
| 28th June 2009 Marie and Maura | whoops! - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style you caught us - we mistakenly put up a picture from our dinner the night before and called it our breakfast.. we were laughing about it after and thought no one would notice. regardless, you and diane would make excellent companions on our trip - miss you both! |
| 28th June 2009 Phil and Dayna and Gracie | Root and Fanny? - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... root and fanny root and fanny root and fanny....don't see a problem with those words....do you mind enlightening us on what exactly the problem is with those words? anyway, the pictures are great and we're awfully jealous....it looks like you guys have already done a ton, kinda hard to believe you've only been there a couple days keep up the good times and have a couple native brewdogs for us! |
| 28th June 2009 Mum | full Australian breakfast - From: Sunday Funday Manly Style So a full Breakfast includes wine? It appears that Diane and I would have made fine travelling companions with all the wine I have seen. I also remember Hahn's Light beer. |
| 28th June 2009 Dorin | Botanical Gardens are highly recommended - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... You can easily spend a full day there and enjoy it a lot. Another recommendation if you're on a budget is to try Accor hotels http://pea.to/amp12 - they have rooms starting at USD25. Cheers, Dorin |
| 28th June 2009 didi | Awesome - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... It sure looks like you're having a fabulous time so far........all you're missing is Uncle Tim!!!! (His comments are the best when traveling.) If only it didn't take sooooo long to get there.... Chrissy is here for dinner tonite...Kat made a lovely chicken marsala.... We miss you!!! The pix are great...keep 'em coming.... The Michael Jackson music is being blasted everywhere!!! He really was an amazing talent. (also, the jokes are starting already....of course). Love, didi |
| 28th June 2009 Jen Navin | LOVE IT! - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... I am so happy you are having a great time. I am vicariously living through you at this moment Re. It was a rush of nostalgia reading this! Enjoy every moment. When you saw "the rocks", couldn't you imagine living in a quaint yet beautiful apartment there? Enjoy the Toohey's and Tim-Tam's (they now sell those at target). Make sure you save room for vegemite and toast! |
| 28th June 2009 Meg | Toohey's New - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... So yummy! Try Victoria Bitter too, but Tooheys New is the best. |
| 28th June 2009 Barbara Rocher | Beautiful! - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... What a wonderful way to share your trip with everyone! Alain and I have wanted to visit Australia for ages, but we can't seem to get past Tokyo! Your pictures are beautiful and you look like you are having a great time. Alain is watching the track meet in Oregon, he will write next time. Love, Barbara |
| 27th June 2009 anonymous | - From: Let the Aussie Adventures Begin... I love your blog. It makes me feel like I'm there with you. I am remembering most of the places you are talking about. It's almost as good as the phone. It looks like it was cold in the Blue Mtns. Jaclyn is still looks so young and is so pretty. Keep it coming, I'm enjoying the commentary. Love, Mum |
