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Date: 2nd May 2009
Their Ratskellar looks a lot better than Chapel Hill's Rathskellar, and evidently the food is an improvement as well...
From Blog: A Brief Stop in Germany
Their Ratskellar looks a lot better than Chapel Hill's Rathskellar, and evidently the food is an improvement as well...
From Blog: A Brief Stop in Germany
Date: 2nd May 2009
Paree
St. Merry's church looks especially amazing. Notre Dame is a cautionary tale. I had never been in l'Opera before, and now I wish I had!
From Blog: Paris in Spring
Paree
St. Merry's church looks especially amazing. Notre Dame is a cautionary tale. I had never been in l'Opera before, and now I wish I had!
From Blog: Paris in Spring
Date: 30th April 2009
i am so glad you liked paris! i knew you would :) ps i agree with you on notre dame! pss how cool was it that on easter you were in paris and i was in rome??
From Blog: Paris in Spring
i am so glad you liked paris! i knew you would :) ps i agree with you on notre dame! pss how cool was it that on easter you were in paris and i was in rome??
From Blog: Paris in Spring
Date: 14th April 2009
Gulliver is priceless! And siestas are such a civilized way of doing things...viva la nap!
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
Gulliver is priceless! And siestas are such a civilized way of doing things...viva la nap!
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
Date: 8th April 2009
Yum
It all looks yummy!! I have never been to Spain and did not picture it the way you described. Wow, guess I have one more place to add to my "wannas"! I love your descriptive prose, MB. You are a real gift. Love ya!! Patty
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
Yum
It all looks yummy!! I have never been to Spain and did not picture it the way you described. Wow, guess I have one more place to add to my "wannas"! I love your descriptive prose, MB. You are a real gift. Love ya!! Patty
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
Date: 7th April 2009
this "kelly" character sounds ridiculous.
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
this "kelly" character sounds ridiculous.
From Blog: No, I've never been to Spain... But I kinda like the music
Date: 13th March 2009
WOW.
Ah, Mary Beth...your wit and adventurous spirit astound me!!!! I delight in reading your descriptions and cringe at some of your adventures...Thought of you during a talk by local biology prof. about the waxing and waning of Mountain Lake--he found a pine trunk from the 1600s when the lake was at lowest point last year! Looking forward to your continuing travels--Love you much!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
WOW.
Ah, Mary Beth...your wit and adventurous spirit astound me!!!! I delight in reading your descriptions and cringe at some of your adventures...Thought of you during a talk by local biology prof. about the waxing and waning of Mountain Lake--he found a pine trunk from the 1600s when the lake was at lowest point last year! Looking forward to your continuing travels--Love you much!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Date: 12th March 2009
What a ride -- truly "epic" you are, MB! Alec says that word all the time and I found it encouraging that a woman of your stature uses it, too! I'm glad you're back safely on level ground. My blood pressure rose 30 points just reading your travels! Enjoy the next 6 weeks!!!! Love ya!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
What a ride -- truly "epic" you are, MB! Alec says that word all the time and I found it encouraging that a woman of your stature uses it, too! I'm glad you're back safely on level ground. My blood pressure rose 30 points just reading your travels! Enjoy the next 6 weeks!!!! Love ya!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Date: 12th March 2009
hahaha lets hold hands while we panic attack!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
hahaha lets hold hands while we panic attack!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Date: 12th March 2009
wow
Glad you're not a whiny sort like the St. Andrews crowd, but an 8" wide hole in the ground would give me pause as well ( especially since I don't think I could fit ). I take it Andy is a rather thin guide ? (Our Gillie a couple of years ago would have had trouble with a cave). Good for you. It looked like there were real thistles by the stained glass window as well...beautiful.
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
wow
Glad you're not a whiny sort like the St. Andrews crowd, but an 8" wide hole in the ground would give me pause as well ( especially since I don't think I could fit ). I take it Andy is a rather thin guide ? (Our Gillie a couple of years ago would have had trouble with a cave). Good for you. It looked like there were real thistles by the stained glass window as well...beautiful.
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Date: 12th March 2009
Are you NUTS!!!!?
Mercy, child, you have an amazing definition of FUN. Actually, it sounded good (especially the geeky part about sparkly walls) until you squeezed feet-first through a tiny hole--*shudder.* The castle and thistle window look gorgeous! I'm glad you had a great time--I'm proud of my adventurous kid!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Are you NUTS!!!!?
Mercy, child, you have an amazing definition of FUN. Actually, it sounded good (especially the geeky part about sparkly walls) until you squeezed feet-first through a tiny hole--*shudder.* The castle and thistle window look gorgeous! I'm glad you had a great time--I'm proud of my adventurous kid!
From Blog: Bonnie Banks and Braes
Date: 4th March 2009
Nice Blog
I'm planning a trip to Iceland now. Just letting you know your blog is inspiring, seeing how I'm trapped in the office right now!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Nice Blog
I'm planning a trip to Iceland now. Just letting you know your blog is inspiring, seeing how I'm trapped in the office right now!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Date: 6th February 2009
is that neat or what ?
Love the geyser and geological stuff. Blue lagoon looks amazing too. Glad you're exploring your mom's distant roots as well. I know when you get to Kirkwall it will be even more compelling since that's the vicinity of where your mum's kin first discovered the loveliness of Scotland and decided to stay for a long visit ( 5,000 years or so)....no hot springs there though, so Iceland may have it beat in that regard. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. Love Dad.
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
is that neat or what ?
Love the geyser and geological stuff. Blue lagoon looks amazing too. Glad you're exploring your mom's distant roots as well. I know when you get to Kirkwall it will be even more compelling since that's the vicinity of where your mum's kin first discovered the loveliness of Scotland and decided to stay for a long visit ( 5,000 years or so)....no hot springs there though, so Iceland may have it beat in that regard. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. Love Dad.
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Date: 5th February 2009
WOW
Dear, delightfully curious Mary Beth, What a joy to read about your icy adventures! Do we (Mackies?) really have Viking roots? I have to wonder because I don't share your love of the COLD, but sure enjoy reading about your discoveries---Also glad to hear your classes are more challenging. Thanks so much for sharing your travels and passions with us! Much love, Wisty
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
WOW
Dear, delightfully curious Mary Beth, What a joy to read about your icy adventures! Do we (Mackies?) really have Viking roots? I have to wonder because I don't share your love of the COLD, but sure enjoy reading about your discoveries---Also glad to hear your classes are more challenging. Thanks so much for sharing your travels and passions with us! Much love, Wisty
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Date: 4th February 2009
Skol!
Let's see: She thinks it will be fun to witness anti-government protests; she runs TOWARD exploding mudballs; goes couch-surfing to save money for a massage in a snow-encircled hot spring...That's My Girl!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Skol!
Let's see: She thinks it will be fun to witness anti-government protests; she runs TOWARD exploding mudballs; goes couch-surfing to save money for a massage in a snow-encircled hot spring...That's My Girl!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Date: 3rd February 2009
oh. my. gosh. i am still so jealous of you it is insane. how many people do you know who tramp off to iceland for the weekend?? grr! but yay for their new prime minister - yay for gay!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
oh. my. gosh. i am still so jealous of you it is insane. how many people do you know who tramp off to iceland for the weekend?? grr! but yay for their new prime minister - yay for gay!
From Blog: I come from the land of the ice and snow..
Date: 11th November 2008
old york...too funny
Great captions and writing and photos. We're very much enjoying your blogs. I had no idea York was so fun and interesting. My impression of Yorkshire came almost exclusively through the James Herriott books, which were always a bit more rural in their theme. Most of the folks on the McCain side ( including McCain) have been very gracious in the wake of Obama's victory. The President-elect ( don't you love that??) has also been very gracious in victory, but is also sending a clear signal of change coming quite soon. It's neat to hear the reaction of folks over there. I can sense our credibility returning. Glad you're feeling better. Dad
From Blog: Old York Old York!!
old york...too funny
Great captions and writing and photos. We're very much enjoying your blogs. I had no idea York was so fun and interesting. My impression of Yorkshire came almost exclusively through the James Herriott books, which were always a bit more rural in their theme. Most of the folks on the McCain side ( including McCain) have been very gracious in the wake of Obama's victory. The President-elect ( don't you love that??) has also been very gracious in victory, but is also sending a clear signal of change coming quite soon. It's neat to hear the reaction of folks over there. I can sense our credibility returning. Glad you're feeling better. Dad
From Blog: Old York Old York!!
Date: 10th November 2008
Now is the Winter of our...content?
Wow! This place looks fabulous! I really knew nothing about it except the Richard III references, but it looks right up my Viking alley, and the Roman stuff looks fascinating. Granny used to say that you could find better heating in Roman Britain than in the 20th century... And a TIME MACHINE???What's with that...? I'm glad you had a wonderful time!
From Blog: Old York Old York!!
Now is the Winter of our...content?
Wow! This place looks fabulous! I really knew nothing about it except the Richard III references, but it looks right up my Viking alley, and the Roman stuff looks fascinating. Granny used to say that you could find better heating in Roman Britain than in the 20th century... And a TIME MACHINE???What's with that...? I'm glad you had a wonderful time!
From Blog: Old York Old York!!
Date: 10th November 2008
O yeah!
Your election night story brought tears to my eyes (the good kind!) Your ballot may not have made it in time, but you voted in great spirit, and I'm sure it helped turn NC blue!
From Blog: Within the Pale, and into the future!
O yeah!
Your election night story brought tears to my eyes (the good kind!) Your ballot may not have made it in time, but you voted in great spirit, and I'm sure it helped turn NC blue!
From Blog: Within the Pale, and into the future!
Date: 1st November 2008
your pictures are so beautiful! your photography skills are definitely improving. how come you couldn't get through platform 9 and 3/4? Wait - are you a MUGGLE??? I didn't know that! Wow. thats embarrassing. i cant believe i am friends with a muggle. all my wizard friends are going to be so confused.
From Blog: Scottish Shenanigans and Lovely London
your pictures are so beautiful! your photography skills are definitely improving. how come you couldn't get through platform 9 and 3/4? Wait - are you a MUGGLE??? I didn't know that! Wow. thats embarrassing. i cant believe i am friends with a muggle. all my wizard friends are going to be so confused.
From Blog: Scottish Shenanigans and Lovely London
Date: 14th October 2008
Beads!
Cool stuff about the drill! I remember us talking about how it could have been possible to drill holes without a trusty Dremel... I'm looking forward to the recipes--I'm glad the art of scratch cooking is alive and well in Scotland. I'll bet you can't even find break-and-bake cookies at the grocery--*gasp!* Keep the stories coming--vegie parades and all...
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Beads!
Cool stuff about the drill! I remember us talking about how it could have been possible to drill holes without a trusty Dremel... I'm looking forward to the recipes--I'm glad the art of scratch cooking is alive and well in Scotland. I'll bet you can't even find break-and-bake cookies at the grocery--*gasp!* Keep the stories coming--vegie parades and all...
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Date: 12th October 2008
I'm out of my league on this one, MB!! While you were reading Tolkein and Shakespeare in school, I must confess I was reading Stephen King and Sidney Sheldon!! (Okay, it wasn't that bad...well, maybe it was...) I do fondly remember Digestives though :). I look forward to sharing tea time with you when you return...clotted cream and scones are divine! Thanks for all the info you are sharing...you will treasure these blogs when you're an old woman like me! Hugs and kisses, Patty
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
I'm out of my league on this one, MB!! While you were reading Tolkein and Shakespeare in school, I must confess I was reading Stephen King and Sidney Sheldon!! (Okay, it wasn't that bad...well, maybe it was...) I do fondly remember Digestives though :). I look forward to sharing tea time with you when you return...clotted cream and scones are divine! Thanks for all the info you are sharing...you will treasure these blogs when you're an old woman like me! Hugs and kisses, Patty
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Date: 12th October 2008
so much for sending you cake mixes :) i cannot wait to try your new recipes then! i went to the renfest with my roommate and another girl. it was not the same, not at all. but i did take a picture of the kilt store for you. when i saw it i thought of you and became very upset.
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
so much for sending you cake mixes :) i cannot wait to try your new recipes then! i went to the renfest with my roommate and another girl. it was not the same, not at all. but i did take a picture of the kilt store for you. when i saw it i thought of you and became very upset.
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Date: 12th October 2008
Crannog question
Cool stuff MB! Ok a question: Why did they build the Crannogs out over the water ? Seems a bit more trouble than building something on land, so there must have been a good reason. I love the parallels to Tolkien you've come up with in Minis Tirith and the sword that was broken. I would not be at all surprised if these were his influences.... I'll add another...Sir Walter Scott's version of the MacGregors as the "Children of the Mist" , a royal lineage dispersed among the hills, wandering ...sounds a lot like the Dunedain. Great blogs. Keep them coming.
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Crannog question
Cool stuff MB! Ok a question: Why did they build the Crannogs out over the water ? Seems a bit more trouble than building something on land, so there must have been a good reason. I love the parallels to Tolkien you've come up with in Minis Tirith and the sword that was broken. I would not be at all surprised if these were his influences.... I'll add another...Sir Walter Scott's version of the MacGregors as the "Children of the Mist" , a royal lineage dispersed among the hills, wandering ...sounds a lot like the Dunedain. Great blogs. Keep them coming.
From Blog: Castles, Churches, Cakes, Crannogs... and Shakespeare?
Where I've Been 
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Happened upon your blog...
...and read the whole thing. Just wanted to applaud you for it. Extremely well written and interesting. (From an EU alumnus Scot who spent some years in the US).
From Blog: A final goodbye...