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| 8th April 2008 Lindsey | - From: Arriverdici Italy Wow. It sounds like you both had an amazing trip! The pictures are beautiful. I am interested in hearing your thoughts on what it was like to see a "room full of Jackson Pollack's work" and then see the statue of David or something by Botticelli. I know they are two totally different types of art- but are they even comparible in any way? |
| 1st April 2008 Betsy | Otzi - From: Spectaculissimo Ben would be so thrilled to hear about your visit to see Otzi. We recently watched a documentary about him and he was fascinated. He's been trying to make arrowheads ever since and still keeps talking about what caused Otzi's ultimate demise. Hope you took pictures. I'm glad you're having a great trip. It sounds wonderful. |
| 1st April 2008 joe | Alps - From: Spectaculissimo I hve to concur with you about the Alps having seen them in Switzerland and France they are simply spectacular. The rockies are great but the Alps are breathtaking. Reading the blog brings the memories flooding back. THANKS!!! Miss you, Joe |
| 31st March 2008 AJ Williams | Black leather and spike heels - From: Penultimate Blog Belli vestiti |
| 31st March 2008 Windie | Looking forward to pics - and you! - From: Spectaculissimo It all sounds so wonderful. I can't wait to see the photos. I'm also looking forward to seeing you, too! |
| 30th March 2008 lori & burt | Alps here we come! - From: Spectaculissimo Wouldn't that be something?! Burt for years has been telling me Italy 2020...and your emails are making him even more interested. Can't wait to see the slideshow and YOU & YOU! Lori |
| 30th March 2008 Audrey | cannot wait to see the photos - From: Spectaculissimo I am waiting to have my breath taken away by these pix!! :) |
| 26th March 2008 Windie | Is there still time for me to join you? - From: Walkabout Italy It all sounds wonderful! Wish we were there taking it all in with you. Is Dave updating you on the brackets? He's kicking everyone's butt, but then he's keeping score. Hmmmmmm...... |
| 25th March 2008 lori & burt | - From: Walkabout Italy I am glad you are having such a great time. I can just picture it all. And you are not cheap or you wouldn't be there! ha ha Enjoy! Lori |
| 17th March 2008 Racheleo | getting caught up - From: Hiking, a really big David, and more Have caught up on blog reads now. Windie, my maternal grandmother always called me monkey...could we be distantly related? I don't think I have Italian heritage...although I do talk with my hands. The hikes, the food, and the farms sound fab! I imagine the countryside is just beautiful. Is all the pasta freshly made prior to serving? I wish you could see bearing fruit trees there, but I am sure it is too early. Gotta go get organized.--Rachel |
| 14th March 2008 vinsonio | Tired in and (of) Tennessee - From: More from Genoa Okay, enough with the stupendous art, wonderful food, beautiful countryside. Seriously, sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Say hello to Michelangelo, Bernini, Da Vinci, and Titian for me. The girl child and I travel to the far country of Asheville, N.C. for the weekend with 10 (count them - 10) junior highers. Now don't tell me we don't know how to have fun. We do rejoice at the advent of spring break next week. Bring back some Genoa salami, a fav of the guys in the house. If I am not mistaken, there is a footprint of Christ set in stone in the cemetary at San Lorenzo?? Good to hear from ya, Vinsonio the tired |
| 10th March 2008 Windie | Snowing all over the world - From: It takes a village called Paterno We thought we would tanut you with the fact that it has snowed here twice since you left. However, it sounds like what you saw was gorgeous. Besides our snow was puny - AND IT WASN'T IN ITALY! I must learn more about the "monkey" people. If this is a common event that you experience while there, this will be a sign that Mark and I must travel to Italy. It sounds like you're having a wonderful time. I'm so glad - although a wee bit jealous! |
| 9th March 2008 Betsy | Sounds Wonderful... - From: It takes a village called Paterno Glorious...to be envied...beautiful! Glad you are having such a great experience though it might make it hard to come back home. When are you coming home? We'll be in E. TN at the end of the month and would love to see you if you are back by then. |
| 9th March 2008 lori & burt | So good to hear from you guys! - From: It takes a village called Paterno Life is Beautiful! What a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to following along on your trip through Italia! Susan, as a girl growing up somehow I did get to shovel poop and do all the work outside, but even then I thought...well, I get to be outside! and it beats dishes. Jim, I could just see you two there with the tea and the good conversation. Congrats on making this trip and time in your lives happen for you. A dream made true! Enjoy! Enjoy-Lori |
| 5th March 2008 Lunabeama | Tutti Italiano - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Ciao Ya'll, Glad you survived Roma and now off to WOOF like good Tennesseeans! Glad you got to see the small collection of art that the Pope owns, and Parthanon. Enjoy the farmland of Umbria, and eat lots of porcetta and pasta!! Love, Moonbeam |
| 1st March 2008 Palmer | Viva Gelato! - From: Into the Wild (sort of) As it's been said, when in Rome, do as those pesky Romans do. And apparently they (or their descendants) eat tons of gelato! Now wouldn't the world be a better place if we all ate some gelato every day? VIVA GELATO! P.S. Hail to the Mighty Silverchin, who could crush the tiny Italian lift in his bare hands!!! |
| 1st March 2008 Windie | Wish we were there - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Sounds like you're having a wonderful time; wish we were there with you to explore the towns, take in the history, and enjoy the pasta, limoncello, gelato, and espresso - yum! I just returned from LA last night which was not nearly so interesting (but was ok). I look forward to hearing more and seeing pics! |
| 1st March 2008 Audrey | Thanks for the updates - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Sounds fantastic..looking forward to hearing more from the "country" :) |
| 29th February 2008 joe potter | Could you do a little more - From: Viva Roma Sounds great can't wait to see pictures. Reading what you have done reminds me of an Alan and Joe vacation non stop take it all in. I'm jealous but so glad that your getting to do this Miss you!!!! Joe |
| 28th February 2008 dave | Keep your eyes peeled - From: Viva Roma The Continental wants you for his next meal. |
| 23rd February 2008 squirrely neice | the big apple - From: New York New York well this is the squirrely niece talking for all u viewers out there. NYC was fun!... although i do admit i dont think i kept up very well...ahhh...here i come gym..although i think one would need to go run a marathon b4 they thought they could keep up w/ auntie squirell. =] anyway...i have recuped this wk. and if anyone is ever in NYC i highly recomend to LOOK BOTH WAYS B4 CROSSING and as squirell said..junoir cheesecake..but above all WICKED and HAIRSPRAY on BROADWAY! nuff said. thanks 4 everything auntie squirrel! |
| 20th February 2008 Rachel | disqualified - From: We're Baaack! Due to my sense of responsibility I must disqualify myself for this answer, however I'd like to win a prize for best made up answer: "Weirdos Wandering On Overseas Fields." Well, whaddya think? Wish we were going to Italy...maybe we should fly over to celebrate being homeless, with the couple who are jobless. :) Have a great trip. We want to hear every detail!! |
| 16th February 2008 dave | Send my prize directly to the internet - From: We're Baaack! World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Although I understand this is a code name for "Forced Sex Slavery Enclaves", FSSEing |
| 15th February 2008 Lindsey | Whoofing - From: We're Baaack! Isn't "wwoofing" some sort of strange euphemism for sex? That being said, if you are only planning on "wwoofing" twice in 6 weeks, then I certainly hope it means something else..... |
| 15th February 2008 vanessa | wit-less answer - From: We're Baaack! Just to prove that I was paying attention the last time I saw you(and to affirm that we must have chatted long before that last batch of martini's kicked in), I submit that wwoofing is "willing workers on organic farms" have great trip...can't wait to follow thw blog!! |
| 15th February 2008 Windie | I want to win a prize! - From: We're Baaack! I know, I know, I know - it's #3 - Willing Workers On Organic Farms! Of course it could be Westerners Wave Off Overwork & Fly (to Italy). Is it possible that I've responded faster than Sue Roberts??? Have fun in NYC and getting ready for the big trek!!! |
| 15th February 2008 Lori, friend not sister, ha! | Italy! Wowza! - From: We're Baaack! I have always wanted to go! Will want to hear all about it! Maybe for work you can put on plays as Squirrel and Moose traveling about the country? Would anyone feed you organic food for preformances? Throw you nuts! Call you nuts! Anyway, have a great time! NYC will be fun too. Miss you guys. We've been out of pocket but not out of country! Love, Lori |
| 28th November 2007 Kim | This has been SO entertaining! - From: Home Again Dear Squirrel, Yep, am letting you plan my next vacation, for sure! P.A. turned me on to this and I've been avidly following your exploits. Sorry so late in writing-- it's been crazy here in NashVegas. Come see me when you've recovered from your nomadic spree! Sorry I missed you after you "retired"-- hope I see you soon! I think my new travel name will be "Monkey"-- whatcha think? Or does it have to be something more local? |
| 27th October 2007 Windie | Welcome Gnome er uh Home - From: Home Again Sounds like the whole trip was priceless; sorry I wasn't there for some of it. I sure am glad you're back, though! |
| 26th October 2007 LORI | HOODOO PRIZE - From: There and Back Again What if you cant come to the party, like what if you live out of town or something and cant be there, even if you want to.....dont shut us out of the prize contest just because we're far away!!!!!!!!! |
| 24th October 2007 Windie | Looking forward to seeing you! - From: There and Back Again I wondered if you got to see snow. One of the women here at the conference came from Colorado on Sunday and mentioned that there was snow. Glad you'll be home soon. I hope to be home Thursday evening and hope to see you for happy hour on Friday! |
| 23rd October 2007 karen | hoodoo - From: There and Back Again hello, I'm voting for Stands with Fist-- can't believe you're on your way back! Karen |
| 23rd October 2007 Lindsey | - From: There and Back Again Awwww! So glad to hear that you guys had an awesome time. We absolutely cannot wait to see you both at Christmas and do some hiking and eat weird food that only belongs on the trail. :) |
| 23rd October 2007 Vanessa | breaking the tie - From: There and Back Again I was wavering between Stand With Fist and Frank Lloyd Flintstone; so at the 11th hour, I'm going with Stand With Fist. Have safe travels home....what a great trip!!! |
| 23rd October 2007 Betsy | Hoodoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I have to go with Block Head...Thanks for sharing your trip. I've really enjoyed living vicariously the last few weeks. Have a safe trip home! |
| 22nd October 2007 Rachel | torn between two hoodoos - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Mr. Blockhead and Frank Lloyd Flintstone are fighting for my heart. I'm sure Gordon will understand :). Both are very appealing. I am going to stick with the tie because I'm tired of making choices. Just got home last night from Illinois/Missouri (we took Gordon's mom) and before that it was Georgia and NC. I spent 19 days this month out of town. If Gordon counts the last six weeks, he can include SC in the list. I'm going to work now, and hope to make no decisions today.--Rachel |
| 22nd October 2007 Windie | Hello to the DeBrohuns - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Please give my regards to Joe, Diana, & Zoe! |
| 22nd October 2007 Windie | Favorite HooDoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo My favorite photo is Stands wth Fist, although i do like Mr. Blockhead a great deal. I'll give some thought to the Chocolate Cliffs; I think I can nail it. Since I recently produced a masterful wedding cake, I'm impressed with my own abilities these days. |
| 21st October 2007 LORI | HOODOOS - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Heart of Stone looks like a pig with only a back leg. Frank Lloyd Flintstone is way cool, but Stands With Fist made me laugh out loud, and I love the colors, so it gets my vote. Have loved all your pictures, thanks for letting me travel vicariously. |
| 21st October 2007 Audrey | My vote for the Hoodoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo The hoodoo that do do the voodoo so well for me is: robbie the robot #1 Also like #5 since I was at the Frank Lloyd Wright birthdplace/school in Wisconsin this summer! |
| 21st October 2007 soo | - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I LOVE hoodoos! Haven't seen any since I was pregnant with LB and we were hiking in Banff, way too long ago. My vote is for HEart of Stone. Fist is a close runner up. Hey to the DeBroohoouns. |
| 21st October 2007 jack | Not number One - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I hate that one, I like the chocolate cliffs. |
| 21st October 2007 jack | What's a Hoodoo? - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Where do we vote officially? They are all very nice but number One does the most for me. Robbie the robot looks like Renaissance guy with hat. Is there spellcheck? I used several complicated words. Do I win? |
| 21st October 2007 Lori | hard to choose - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I will go with heart of stone though stands with fist adn Frank Lloyd Flinstone were also extremely appealing. I have lots of skin so maybe I could have more than one tatoo. Ya think? Burt and I LOVED our trip to Colorado and seeing these photos brings back good memories. We are really looking forward to seeing you both SOON! |
| 21st October 2007 dave | Tease - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo What movie what movie what movie? |
| 17th October 2007 Windie | Antidote for your Woes - From: Tip for you hiking folks Here's a simple solution for some of these problems; it's an old family secret and one I practice often: Eat More. Hike Less. |
| 14th October 2007 Windie | Coffee in Autumn - From: Synchronicity in Utah Autumn is, at least, showing signs of arrival in Knoxville. We had a couple of very cool days this week. The weekend has been beautiful with sunny blue skies, daytime temps in the 70s, and cool evenings - 40s. While we have no Butch & Sundance paraphanalia, we will offer you coffe in our patio when you return to Knoxville. |
| 13th October 2007 gia82 | Intresting! - From: Welcome to the TwiLodge Zone I loved your pics and you told your adveture very well. I hope I encounter a unique expeierence like that one day as I travel. As for being 'middle aged" ...good for you for doing it anyway!! |
| 12th October 2007 Windie | Avoid Sheer Drop Offs - From: Welcome to the TwiLodge Zone Perhaps for your future safety, you should seek out very easy flat hikes (like NZ). |
| 12th October 2007 Moose and Squirrel | Don't be a hater - From: And The Winner Is . . . If relatives are ineligible to win our exciting travel trivia, then that would also include ex-wives and their husband(s). If that were the case, you two would not be eligible either. So we wanted to be inclusive so everyone we love and care about has the opportunity to win an exciting prize, like a stuffed rabbit or something. Squirrel |
