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| 7th October 2009 anna | - From: Just a short update Great to see an update and can't wait for more...hope you're enjoying Brussels (I lived there before and didn't love it, but am trying to get another chance to go there for work) - it's always educational to read about others' experiences. |
| 4th October 2009 Gary Palmer | I'm jealous - From: Just a short update Wonderful to hear that most everything is working out with your stay in Belgium. 25 years! Marc that is awesome! I just had my 10 year. Hope we keep hearing more. Please stay in touch. Much love, Gary & Debi |
| 11th July 2009 anon | - From: We are finally settled! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease post more. Please.... |
| 27th June 2009 Ellen Cochrane | your apt and moving day - From: We are finally settled! Hi. that is pretty amazing how they got your furniture up to your 5th floor. Your apt is beautiful. a little bigger than the apt in Japan. I remember when we lived in Germany and I was babysitting one night for a family that the parents were going to France for dinner. Ha ha. So you like the Cafe and bistros. That does sound nice to go meet for drinks an d sit outside..cool.. Enjoy. |
| 26th June 2009 Rod and Cynthia | WOW - From: Moving Day Hi you two!! What an incredible moving experience!! Loved the pictures and your detailed commentary about the move and the trials and tribs of laundry day at your home!! Whew indeed!! HOWEVER--what a beautiful apartment-great open space, attractive walls, built-ins and lovely flooring!! So impressive!! Let us see it all when you are done unpacking and decorating!! Too bad we can't all hold a house-warming party!! I remember when I was studying and living in Germany, I often traveled to Brussels and especially Brugge---just loved it all---most especially the great mussels and pommes frites--not to mention the Belgian chocolate--yum!!!!! You are rignt, dieting would be hard to do there!! Very anxious to see you on the August cruise--will be great to talk face to face!! Thanks for all your updates. We are suffering an abnormal heat wave--humid and in the mid/upper 90s--you know I am not a happy camper--argh! Tomorrow we drive with friends to Raleigh to see the Broadway production of Jersey Boys--it should be fun. Great music! Well, it is time to pour a libation and begin dinner preparations--tonight we enjoy salmon and I will stuff it with crabmeat. With an arugula salad and our own home grown grape tomatoes--and a glass of white wine--should be tasty!! Do keep in touch and enjoy your time there--you really are lucky to be so close to so many great travel expeditions--I am getting jealous--sigh.... Stay well, get rest and most of all, have fun!! Cynthia (and Rod) |
| 25th June 2009 Gaile | Youth and Patience are on your side. - From: We are finally settled! It's a good thing you are young enough to have patience and laugh at these little (LOL) problems. I can't even imagine Harry coping with any of it. But then that's why we are here safely tucked away in Florida and you are off experiencing the world. Good for you. |
| 25th June 2009 Gaile | different - From: Moving Day Sure hope there is an elevator. Did everything arrive in the apartment safely. |
| 25th June 2009 Gaile | pictures - From: Picturesof our Belgian Apartment Looks good, glad you found something so you could get out of the hotel. I'm sure it will soon become home. Miss you guys. Gaile |
| 18th May 2009 Dee | Tulips !!! - From: Just checking in... I am so glad you made it to see the Tulips, can't wait until you can post pictures. Love Dee |
| 15th May 2009 Suzanne | Keukenhof - From: Just checking in... So glad you got to see Keukenhof in all its glory (something I have yet to do with all the time I have spent in the Netherlands). Looking forward to the photos. Pick up a couple of kilo of chocolate to ease the pain of the upcoming move! |
| 5th May 2009 Rod & Cynthia | Brussels at last - From: Finally at long last... an update on the Levins So glad to hear you finally arrived in Brussels. Great you were able to get the apartment you wanted. We are looking forward so much to seeing you again on Sea 2 Sea. This is my second post - - don't know what happened to the first one, but hope you get this one !!! |
| 4th May 2009 Rod & Cynthia | Brussels at last - From: We've already found an apartment! So good to hear you have finally "landed" and found the apartment of your liking !! I know you must be excited to finally be setteling in. We are so much looking forward to seeing you in Athens this Summer!! As we speak the highs for Athens for the rest of the week are 81-82. Thaat would be nice ! Keep in touch, love to hear about your schedules !! |
| 2nd May 2009 Mac and Mary | Welcome to Europe - From: We've already found an apartment! Welcome to the country of our near neighbours. Glad you will soon be settled in Brussels. How long will you be there? We MAY just pop over to see you! Love M & M |
| 1st May 2009 Gaile | Sounds like all is WELL IN YOUR WORLD! - From: We've already found an apartment! WOW a lot accomplished in a very short time. Good for you. You are settling in nicely but then I didn't expect less. Make sure you send us your address so I can make sure you get a Pogo card for Xmas again. Phone number too. Keep the stories coming, I love them. Gaile |
| 28th April 2009 Judi VIneyard | whew! - From: Finally at long last... an update on the Levins Thanks for the update! And they always said MITRE was a boring company to work for.... Marc, saw a bunch of COS folks at the Gatlinburg tournament who said to tell you hi and that you and Arlene are still missed! So sorry we weren't able to connect before you left. But we'll still be here in "Geezer Heaven" when you return to the States and will be happy to show you around. All best wishes in the move! Drop an email when you can. |
| 27th April 2009 Suzanne | WooHoo!! - From: We have left for Brussels... Can you say moules frites? |
| 27th April 2009 Barb Downey | BD - From: We have left for Brussels... Sure is good to hear from you. Have wondered where you ended up - Keep me on your list if you will please as it is always a pleasure to hear from you. Lots of luck with our new adventure. |
| 27th April 2009 Dee | Off at last ! - From: We have left for Brussels... I am so glad it all worked out finally, keep writting i love hearing all about your travels! Love Dee |
| 26th April 2009 Gaile | Not that you were anxious..... - From: We have left for Brussels... Who are you kidding, you were anxious. Glad I got to talk to Marc the other nite in chat. Hope you had (since you won't see this till you are in Belgium) a great flight and that you find an apartment soon. Make sure you send me your address and phone numbers, etc. so we can stay in touch. Gaile |
| 25th April 2009 Ellen Cochrane | good to hear from you - From: Finally at long last... an update on the Levins I am so excited for you! I know you guys have had a rough time of it.. not knowing where you will be living etc..but if anyone can handle it I know you can..Once you get your computer set up, please e-mail me you phone number. and Enjoy! Take Care! |
| 23rd April 2009 Gary Palmer | Whew - From: Finally at long last... an update on the Levins It's good to hear from you guys. I don't know how in the world you can handle all those gyrations. Brussels sounds fun and probably a cultural 180 for you both. Now I can say I truly know a couple of world travelers. Best to you both. Oh Debi and I will be in Paris June 12th -23rd. We are getting an apartment there. She i sort of working at the Paris Air Show and I am going for the vin e souffle :). Probably no chance to hook up but you never know. |
| 23rd April 2009 Gaile | Bout time you got this all straightened out - From: Finally at long last... an update on the Levins Really glad to hear you finally have some closure on where you'll be for the next year (s) ? How long is this assignment? Good that we did get to see you at least once while you were back in the states. Hope Belgium is as wonderful as you are expecting it to be and that you get to do your usual hopping from place to place in all these new and exciting places. Just make sure to keep us posted on your adventures and when you might possibly be back here in Florida again. Have a safe trip. |
| 25th September 2007 ngoc | good to see you again Arlene - From: Just a quick update... Thanks for stop by the office last month. You look great and seems like you and Mark enjoy life very much. I wish you continue with your endeavor and send us more pictures. Your writting is excellent. Thanks again. |
| 17th September 2007 Gary P | Been thinkin about you guys - From: Just a quick update... Hi - yeah I know I have taken forever to send you both a note. Im sorry. You are certainly living up to your reputations as world travelers. I am jealous, big time! The pictures are all great and tell an awesome story for us. Not mush different goin on here in Sanford Florida. No hurricanes yet this year as you probably know. Debi and I have been trying to learn some italian for a trip we have planned next May. We'll see how well that all goes. Marc, good luck with your Japanese, but knowing you I bet your workin as hard as you can on it. All for now but I look forward to seeing more entries soon. Cheers :) |
| 7th August 2007 Ray & Helen | Enjoy - From: Just a quick update... Arlene--We are looking forward for your presense with us on the 25th. We will meet you at Rusty Fox at 7 PM in Clermont. Bring your folks with you. Glad you and Marc enjoyed your Norwegian cruise. I can relate to the Fjords since we have been there on a bus tour. Gorgeous sights. Ray and Helen |
| 7th August 2007 Gaile (Tweety) | Too Cold for Me - From: Just a quick update... Sounds like you had a wonderful time on your cruise. Looks too cold for me however. Really looking forward to seeing you again on the 25th here in Florida. Too bad Marc isn't going to be with you but at least we get you. Have a safe trip to the states. |
| 28th May 2007 Suzanne | - From: May 27 Update And there I was, so looking forward to a multi-course squid and tofu tasting menu when I come to visit prepared chez Levin! |
| 28th May 2007 Andi | Glad you finally updated the blog - From: May 27 Update I always find your adventures so interesting. Gosh, it sounds like you and Marc have two wonderful cruises this year. Am I jealous! Enjoy!!!! |
| 27th May 2007 Donna (southernlady) | Thanks for the update - From: May 27 Update Arlene, thanks for the tidbits on your life in Japan. I look forward to reading them. Alan and I can't wait to finally meet you and Marc on the Norway cruise. It won't be long now. |
| 27th May 2007 Gaile | Orlando - From: May 27 Update Sounds like you are both getting settled in nicely and enjoying your adventures in your new home. Harry and I are excited that you will be in Orlando in August. Like I told Marc recently please let us know when you will be in town and we will have to make plans to meet. Gaile |
| 16th April 2007 Anne | Wow! - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Great pictures! Did you use the monopod? cheers (or should I say cherry?), Anne |
| 13th April 2007 Betty | WOW - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! These photos are beautiful. You all are having so many new & wonderful experiences. I love your blog - keep the posts coming. |
| 9th April 2007 Judi Vineyard | I'm jealous! - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! The cherry blossoms are wonderful! I'm getting more and more jealous of you two! We've had below freezing temperatures here in Tennessee-- and it's supposed to be SPRING! Happy Easter! |
| 8th April 2007 Ngaire | Gorgeous Trees. - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Fantastic shots! I love trees in bloom I guess I had better put this on my wish list too. |
| 8th April 2007 Joanna | - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Thank you so much for the gorgeous pixs -look forward to Fjords! |
| 7th April 2007 Ray & Helen | Cherry Blossoms - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! The blumbs are very pretty. Glad You took time to view while they are there. Thanks for the blog and pictures.---Ray & Helen |
| 7th April 2007 Betty | I'm April's sister if you forgot. - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Hi Marc & Arlene, Donna forwarded the photos you've been sending. These are just phenomenal. They are so, so beautiful and breathtaking. What a fantastic experience you two are having. Keep sending the photos. Arlene, you should have sent the photo of Marc w/the beer at the cemetary......Happy Everything Betty |
| 6th April 2007 Gaile | Likely story - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Typical male, leaving the paddling to the women. LOL Pictures are glorious. Sure does seem like you are having a wonderful time exploring Tokyo. Marc says you might come this way in August. We told Tom and he is really excited. Let us know. Gaile |
| 6th April 2007 anonymous | Beautiful - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Arlene and Marc, Doug and I look so forward to your travel logs. How incredible are these shot! |
| 6th April 2007 The Levins | Length of blossoms - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Hi Leslie, They bloom for only a short time, about a week. But, if there is a lot of wind or rain, they can be gone overnight. That is why we took the day off friday and went out, as they were predicting rain for sunday. They are still blooming now, but not as glorious. It has been raining so they are definitly past their peak. When the blossoms start to fall from the strees, it looks like it is snowing. Even walking through that is pretty! |
| 6th April 2007 Donna Hull (Southernlady LCT) | Beautiful photos - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Marc and Arlene, what glorious pictures of the cherry trees. They put my southern dogwood trees to shame! I'm so glad you are sharing your experiences with us and enjoying exploring Japan. Happy Easter, Donna |
| 6th April 2007 Leslie | love the pictures! - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! I especially like the close up shots - how long do they usually stay blooming? |
| 6th April 2007 Margo Dolan | Beautiful Blossoms - From: The Cherry Trees are blooming!! Arlene....the photos are amazing. How lucky for you and Marc to see them in all their glory. Thanks for posting them. Margo |
| 26th March 2007 Gaile | Great Pictures - From: Sapporo Snow Festival Pictures What great images. However it looks really cold and you know how I feel about cold. So thanks for sharing with us. Gaile |
| 25th March 2007 Amanda | WOW - From: Sapporo Snow Festival Pictures Thanks for posting, Arlene! I was really looking forward to your review and the pictures. Just confirms that the snow festival is on my ever growing list of places to see. |
| 24th March 2007 Dena | Wow! - From: Sapporo Snow Festival Pictures Wow - great photos! Thanks for posting them and for the narrative too! |
| 24th March 2007 Southernlady (LCT) | Happy to see you posting again - From: Sapporo Snow Festival Hi Arlene and Marc, Your trip to the snow festival sounds fascinating. I can't wait to read about more of your adventures. I've been missing your blog. Thanks for taking the time to start it up again. Donna |
| 22nd March 2007 Anne | Wow! - From: At long last.... an update! Arlene - this is just fascinating! Thanks for posting and bringing us along on your expatriate journey. So glad you are enjoying your time in Tokyo. Keep up the stories! Cheers, Anne |
| 27th February 2007 Joanna | - From: At long last.... an update! I loved reading your latest update - you two have adjusted so quickly to your new life!!!! What a wonderful adventure! |
| 26th February 2007 Ngaire | Just to let you know I am reading - From: At long last.... an update! I have not commented before but I am reading your blog and so pleased to have this latest installment. It is wonderful to know how happy you are and in the big scheme of things you really have not been there that long to be this settled. |
