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| 31st July 2008 Toni | Blog Sites, - From: The First Day of Ridvan Went to a Bob & Sherri I know, got side tracked and interested in your site. Great pictures, I'm going to go through your journey. God Bless you... Toni. |
| 26th February 2008 Shamik | Incorrect - From: The White Taj - a Trilogy; or, Trip to Lenasia Your encounter and description with Lenasia and the inhabitanats of the indian community is iincorrect. It is also made up of Tamil, Hindus and Christians. Please visit www.lenzinfo.co.za Regards Shamik |
| 25th July 2007 Phyllis | A visit to your BLOG - From: Exploring Jerusalem Dearest Bob and Sherri, What a wonderful service your BLOG provides as you share your journey to Jerusalem. I love your descriptive language and can feel the energy. Leaving now to meet John for supper. Love, Phyllis |
| 24th July 2007 jim moore | great journal - From: Exploring Jerusalem Really wonderful to read this, to get a sense of the layers in Israel and how you both are connecting with them. Love, Jim |
| 23rd July 2007 George Vrhel | Very enlightening - From: Tel Aviv and Jaffa Hi Bob and Sherri, Thanks for sharing some of the details and photos of your very interesting journey to Israel. You were wise to avoid the Israeli passport stamp, IMO. Too bad the car rental process was so convoluted. I found it interesting that you needed permission from the UHJ to make your journey. I suppose though that having an orderly stream of religious pilgrims requires some coordination. Lori and I continue to be relative "stick-in-the-muds" and I, in particular, have been practicing the art of resting... a very important part of Zen mindfulness. I found that when traveling, wherever I go, there I am.. :-) So I seek enlightenment in my own village. As a friend of mine says... There are many roads to Dublin. I hope you continue posting tales of your adventures even when you return stateside. Best wishes, -George- |
| 23rd July 2007 Jan Moslehi | Thank You - From: Tel Aviv and Jaffa Thanks for the interesting narrative and wonderful photos ! ! Looking forward to your next post. |
| 9th June 2007 Ben Cavataio | Great Pictures - From: The First Day of Ridvan Wow your pictures and stories are fantastic. thanks for uour great blog. |
| 7th June 2007 Sonja | small world - From: Return to Lenasia What amazing links from one small step to help celebrate a holy day to meeting so many kind people and new friends! Please keep sharing the 'sequels' to this story. |
| 7th June 2007 Sonja Brook | Wonderful! - From: The First Day of Ridvan I'm so glad someone took pictures. It must have been a very moving and memorable presentation. |
| 7th June 2007 Sonja | Beautiful story! - From: The White Taj - a Trilogy; or, Trip to Lenasia Thank you for your wonderful accounting of your search for the white taj. I could picture it in my mind from your good descriptions, and I felt as if I were traveling with you on your special day. Your story inspires me to do more than the 'usual' for our next Baha'i holy day commemoration. Thanks for such an uplifting story! |
| 19th April 2007 Gale | Lekker - From: A different kind of English And "lekker" is a Germanic term, probably from the Dutch heritage in S. Africa. That influenced Afrikaans, right? I know the word from my days in Germany. When I was an au pair in Berlin, the kids used to say "Lecker, lecker, in mein Becher!" meaning "Mmmm...yummy in my cup!" |
| 10th April 2007 Carol | thanks so much for the illumination! - From: Alexandra Township and the Fast Bob & Sherri, it's been a delight to read your journals. And funny to see a spider draws the most comments! I'd love to hear more about how townships & homelands (speaking of SA terms we don't have in the US) fit with cities & other designations. Is Alex like a town within Jo'burg, or outside it, or what? Keep up the good fellowship... |
| 26th March 2007 JoAnn Verburg | - From: Alexandra Township and the Fast yes, I agree! VERY VERY interesting and informative. It gives me a different sense of perspective on our life here in the mid-west. |
| 24th March 2007 lamlee | Humane method 2 - From: Helpful Hint Ignore the spider. It is probably a Rain Spider, and will go back outside in a day or 2 when it stops raining. |
| 24th March 2007 lamlee | Humane method 1 - From: Helpful Hint Place large glass over spider. Slide piece of paper under glass. Take glass, paper and spider outside and set spider free. |
| 23rd March 2007 Our Year of Two Summers | - From: Helpful Hint Its speed, size, and apparent agility precluded a frontal "squishing" attack. And Bob was busy. |
| 23rd March 2007 Sierra | - From: Helpful Hint And how did this world shaking discovery come about? What happened to just squishing the suckers? =) Or calling Bob to take care of 'em? |
| 22nd March 2007 Our Year of Two Summers | Observer - thanks - From: A different kind of English Thank you for the spelling correction - and for the additional details! It appears that every so often someone raises the alarm that Mandela has died and it is time for the "uprising;" recently a hoax of that type spread rapidly by SMS in Jo'burg, followed by articles in the newspaper regarding the whole theory and the followers of Siener van Rensburg. Hard to tell how many there are, but it doesn't appear to be many - like with most extremist groups, probably a few fearful voices speaking loudly. |
| 22nd March 2007 Greg | Observer - From: A different kind of English Hi there. Interesting blog. Just a small correction. Boerewurst is in fact spelled "boerewors" i.e. farmer's sausage, . Often you will find people selling "wors rolls" outside a Pick 'n Pay or at rugby games. (Delish!) The word "boere" is often used as a slang word for the police by whites and blacks alike, but these days "boere" is often used to refer to whites of a distinctly right wing leaning. Terror Lekota, Minister of Defense, famously took up the chant "Kill the boer, kill the farmer!" at a post '94 rally, which is probably why there is a growing sense amongst rural whites that the high number of farm murders is not, as has been argued by the government, merely incidental crime, but an orchestrtated campaign by the government to wage war on their mortal enemy, the "boer". Far fetched? Paranoid? Who knows. It has however led to some startling conspiracy theories, the most risible of all being the prophecy of a twentieth century "seer" called Siener Van Rensburg who predicted that once Mandela dies, all the whites will be slaughtered! Since fear of the black man runs so deep in the heart of certain whites here, white right wingers are preparing themselves by stashing food supplies etc. And waiting for the dreaded day... What a way to live. Anyway, nice blog. Enjoy your stay further. |
| 22nd March 2007 Our Year of Two Summers | Terms - From: A different kind of English Yes, some of these terms originated as British English, and since South Africa was under British rule for decades, there is definitely an influence from British language and culture - more pronounced in some geographic areas than others. In addition, some of the terms come from Zulu and other African languages and some from Afrikaans, and like the British terms they have become quite established in the South African English lexicon. |
| 21st March 2007 Jim Moore | What a pleasure - From: Alexandra Township and the Fast to read these beautiful pieces and to see how you both are entering so deeply into your new world. Really: quite amazing! |
| 21st March 2007 lamlee | Terms - From: A different kind of English The following and indeed several others are English English and not particularly South African English. |
| 17th March 2007 Leslie | - From: Six Month Update Thanks for sharing your experiences and I'm glad you are both well. |
| 15th March 2007 Amanda | Tragedy and Media - From: ...of Rattray and Tambo Wow, I had not even heard a word about these two losses from the US media. Granted I am not a newspaper buff, but it is amazing was does not make it into our news, and sometimes what does. Thank you for sharing this with us and expanding our knowledge of South African history! We are definately experiencing climate change here, but not necessary the global warming we have heard so much about in the past several years. |
| 15th March 2007 Dianne | Nice to know - From: Six Month Update It's so nice to know you are starting to really settle in! Although I must say we do miss you here! The Ayyám-i-há party wasn't quite the same........Natasha and I went to the Coronado last night to hear the Soweto Gospel Choir and I thought of you two much. I know you both would have enjoyed it! Sherri we miss your sweet voice, Natasha is now taking voice lessons! |
| 1st March 2007 Our Year of Two Summers | Re: Point of Correction - From: Insights from a Zimbabwean student Thank you, so noted. |
| 27th February 2007 Sandra | Point of correction - From: Insights from a Zimbabwean student Shona is a language and not a dialect. Ta! |
| 14th February 2007 alice | loved the pictures - From: Lobola, our flat, and a Holy Day I often watch for new news on your blog. It was great to see your flat (somehow I had imagined it older) and see the pictures. Lovely people,and I am so happy that you like where you are. Fondly, Alice |
| 28th December 2006 anonymous | - From: Amsterdam in 2 days... Hi Bib and Sherry, reading your stories makes me feel that the obsticales in my life are nothing compare to the life of south African's. I wish you guys best luck. Happy New Year. |
| 7th December 2006 alice enichen | I I finaly found the whole journal - From: progress! I have been checking and checking on this site and today for the first time found the whole journal and the pictures. I love the pictures because I have no idea what it is like there. And how much of the population is black and if they have any power. I will keep watching this journal. Thanks a lot, Alice |
| 29th November 2006 Bahiyyih Baker | I found you! - From: progress! Hello Sherri! I'm so happy to have found you and read about all your adventures! My love and encouragement goes with you! We are doing well here- Georgia enjoying 1st grade, Maya becoming very independant, and Teresa insisting on trying to dress herself and speaking in almost complete sentences (at age 21 months!). Thank you for all your inspiration in the words you've written. |
| 18th November 2006 Our Year of Two Summers | Lowell - From: a little stranded He has moved from hospital to a place where he can get further therapy, has had his ups and downs and now seems to be on the mend. We have seen him a few times, and friends are visiting frequently. Thank you for your encouragement! |
| 11th November 2006 Robert Mazibuko | Fine Work - From: a little stranded Keep going. You are doing much work by just being where you are. We heard Lowell is in hospital with a broken leg. Have you seen him? |
| 9th November 2006 Mary Wedemeyer | travel - From: Amsterdam in 2 days... Sherry and Bob, Your description of your trip makes me want to travel around the world. Hopefully that will ever happen! Mary |
| 9th November 2006 George Vrhel | Feeling better - From: a little stranded I'm enjoying your very "newsy" blog. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Very glad to hear that Bob's feeling better. I remember his last bout of kidney stones. If I can be of help regarding your troublesome internet connections let me know. For example, if you need an intermediary to forward forms/applications/e-mail attachments, etc., to government agencies or private businesses, I'd be happy to help. It appears you've encountered some wonderful, helpful people on your travels. The notion of encountering mentors mentioned in an earlier blog entry is a good insight, IMHO. Life goes on here as usual. Living in the moment. Warmest regards, George & Lori |
| 8th November 2006 Sierra | Bugs...sheesh - From: Getting to know PE a bit Mom, I am reminded of a story you told me about the vicious spider in the Philippines that even went after Papaw. I had one of those last night. Glad you have Bob there to play the knight and slay these irksome creatures. =) |
| 8th November 2006 Sierra | Earth from Above - From: Amsterdam in 2 days... Man. I remember when the book of photos for that came out. I was working at Borders and it was the coolest thing EVER. Mom, I think I even showed it to you once. You guys are so lucky to have seen the outdoor exhibit. And "Nightwatch," too! |
| 8th November 2006 alice | keep writing sherri - From: a little stranded I love reading your journal. Would like some more pictures. Bob, I have a sure cure for kidney stones. Do you still have some left inside? What happened? Alice |
| 8th November 2006 JoAnn Verburg | - From: a little stranded MISS you guys!!! Thanks for the update! |
| 6th November 2006 Jessica Gaines | - From: Amsterdam in 2 days... Glad I found your blog!!! I'm really looking forward to learning all about your experiences. Thanks for keeping this journal. Wishing you both all the best!! |
| 4th November 2006 Kees | Damn it - From: Sprung from the Hospital Ah, the things I get to learn about myself but watching my father get older. |
| 4th November 2006 Janet Moslehi | WOW ! - From: ...and now the car is sick When we first met you sere just coming to Champaign to "scope" it out I guess I can say. You stayed with a young lady who lived next door to me on Blackthorn Dr. in the condos. Just a reminder. My life is not that different than it was although I now live in Murphysboro, IL. (southern -SIU) Reading about your new adventures is really a treat! Praying that your circumstances improve with Bob getting better and your car also. Looking forwaard to reading more. JAN M |
| 4th November 2006 alice | It's life - From: ...and now the car is sick I love reading the blog. Sounds as if there are lots of joy and also technical problems. Bob, hope you are well soon. Have you decided where you want to "land" How can you be looking for houses? The blog is a great thing. xxoo, Alice |
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