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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. |
| 24th February 2007 Dena | - From: At long last.... an update! GREAT update, Arlene! I've been waiting for some news from you. I'm really looking forward to visiting Tokyo in September. |
| 24th February 2007 Ray & Helen | Greetings - From: At long last.... an update! Arlene and Marc. Soo good to hear from you again. Almost thought you had forgotten us. But now we see you and we are happy. Love your comments about living in the big city. Will be looking forward to the time we can come visit . We leave Tuesday Feb 27 on MSC Opera for 11 days around the Carib. Looking forward to this because it will be our first on MSC ships. |
| 24th February 2007 Margo | email notice worked - From: At long last.... an update! Arlene...the email notification system must be working because I received one for your latest post. I so enjoy reading about your life in Toyko. It sounds wonderful. Best wishes, Margo |
| 24th February 2007 Michele & Don | Your journal is wonderful.... - From: At long last.... an update! I am mesmerized reading your journal, Arlene & Marc. It's such a pleasure to feel like we're living there through you! Many thanks for allowing us to share your experiences. |
| 24th February 2007 Andi | I am so jealous and happy for you two - From: At long last.... an update! Isn't living abroad such an eye opener? I eagerly wait for your updates and love to hear of your adventures. It is so much fun to learn new things again. Keep having a wonderful time. Soon Japan will become home...and I mean really home! |
| 24th February 2007 Another Kathy | - From: At long last.... an update! So great to hear from you and all the details; you sound so happy! |
| 30th January 2007 Suzanne | WooHoo!!! - From: Television I know what a triumph this is, and how utterly rewarding (like finding a two pund box of See's candy by the side of your bed. Ok, it's not le Maison du Chocolat or even Godiva, but it's sooo good because it's familar). I remember watching ancient episodes of Dallas, dubbed in French, 'just because'. And, hey! Just in time for a certain football game. |
| 21st January 2007 Mac & Mary | - From: Just checking in.... Never thought we'd be "mentioned in dispatches!" Still always waiting eagerly for your next blog. It's fascinating to read what goes on in faraway places. Looking forward to more photos. Take care M & M |
| 17th January 2007 Mike Mavres | Hello from your Mitre Office-mate! - From: Just checking in.... I am sorry to say that I just recently found your little slip of paper with your blog address on it. However, I have enjoyed "catching up" with you guys and am glad to see all is well WAY over there. BTW Marc, our new office is really nice. Mike |
| 16th January 2007 ngoc nguyen | for both Arlene and Marc - From: Marc makes a Post!!!! It is wonderful entrance and garden at your apartment. I love to see gardening, flowers when I go back home from work. YOu must be very happy and make it happy home by now. Sorry not respond earlier, Wage Index and cost reports received kept me all holidays. Wish you a happy New Year in foreign country. When is Japanese new year? Chinese New Year is Feb 18. This year it falls on Sunday, we celbrate our New Year at the same day. Arlene, have you start learning Japanese yet? Try some words, it fun to know other languages. My brother who picked up by Japanese ship when he left VN bu boat in 1981. He settled in Japan 5 years, spoke Japanese little bit, if he continued to work with Japanese restaurant, he would be fluently by now. Keep in touch. Thanks for all writting you and Marc share with us. Sincerely, Ngoc |
| 13th January 2007 Suzanne | 5 AM??? - From: Another entry from Marc A Bistro that closes at 5 AM? Even Suzette is asleep by then! Loving your blog. I keep looking at the Inn calendar and can hardly wait to make a formal booking! |
| 12th January 2007 Meredith | - From: Just checking in.... Wow! Sounds like you two find lots of interesting things to do and see. I am curious Arlene, are you cooking much and did this apt. have the infamous fish grill? Are you enjoy ing all the walking and not having a car? Thanks for taking all the time and detail, it is fascinating. |
| 11th January 2007 Robert From LCT | Great Update! - From: Just checking in.... Thanks for the update - it makes for fascinating reading. Glad to hear that you have settled in and seem to be fitting in so well. Happy to hear you found a stylist you like & the stores sound amazing. Happy New Year to you both. R |
| 10th January 2007 Ellen | - From: Just checking in.... I am anxious to see pictures of the furnished apartment..It sounds so cute. This is coming from someone who has lived in Korea in a one room apartment, (with our own bathroom). So Arlene, how are you enjoy being a "housewife" I shall not know what that is like for a few more years. Enjoy!! Happy New Year! |
| 10th January 2007 Sedona and DougW | Love your blogs - From: Just checking in.... I call my mother and read them to her and have sent your blog to my uncle. Living so vicariously through you!! |
| 10th January 2007 Donna (southernlady) | Thanks for writing your blog - From: Just checking in.... Hi Arlene (and Marc), Your blog is a fascinating glimpse at life in another culture. Thanks for taking the time to write it. I am enjoying reading about your experiences. It's good to read that the holidays were enjoyable for you and not too lonely. You are having so many amazing adventures. Happy New Year and please keep writing. |
| 9th January 2007 Dena | - From: Another entry from Marc Arlene and Marc, I am greatly enjoying reading of your adventures! I appreciate the glimpse into Tokyo life that you are providing for us. Looking forward to being there for a few days in September! Thanks for taking the time to do this. |
| 1st January 2007 Judi | I'm Not Surprised - From: Marc makes a Post!!!! Marc, You have always been able to find your way around---I'm not surprised at how well you do it! Glad you are having fun; don't give up on the people-watching though. That's one of the best ways to pass the time. |
| 1st January 2007 Marc | Light Switches - From: Aparmtent Pictures The light switch Arlene showed was for the bathroom. All light swtiches are of the "press on press off" variety. Press it once and it is on; press it again and it is off. For the bathrooms, the top part controls the light. When the light in the bathroom is off, there is a little green light on the switch that lets you know it is off (for example if the door is closed). Usually a safe sign to enter. The bottom part is the press on press off for the fan. This time, there is a little red light that indicates that the fan is on. In the middle is a timer. When you turn on the fan, you have three options: two hours, four hours, or continuous. So, we can turn the fan on when taking a shower and know that it will automatically turn off in two hours. In the humid summer, we can just set to four hours instead. Marc |
| 31st December 2006 anonymous | - From: Aparmtent Pictures Thanks for the photos. The front door is very interesting. The washer/dryer is large. I forget- no dw? great photo of the light switch. I guess you can explain it to us? Not sure what the middle botton means. It is very nice- great job of finding the place. |
| 31st December 2006 NanaJoan | Great Pics! - From: Aparmtent Pictures What a lovely place for you to enjoy! Hope you can translate the info on the light switches and security system. Can't wait until we see you in your new home in September. Luv, Mom and Chuck |
| 31st December 2006 Another Kathy | - From: Aparmtent Pictures Loved seeing the pix; it really is large and so attractive! Happy New Year! |
| 31st December 2006 Andi | Love the baths - From: Aparmtent Pictures Hope your apartment becomes home very soon. Happy New Year |
| 31st December 2006 Karen | Yipeeee, pictures! - From: Aparmtent Pictures Marc and Arlene, your apartment is MUCH bigger than I had imagined!! Your kitchen looks very Westernized, everything looked like what we would be used to except the light switches, lol. Thank you so much for posting the pictures. |
| 31st December 2006 Leslie | very Zen! - From: Aparmtent Pictures Looks great - love the sinks in the bathrooms, but are those wood counters? I would be splashing water on them for sure. Interesting to have the washer & dryer right next to the stove. The light switches sure look complex! |
| 23rd December 2006 Andi | It will get easier...trust me - From: Finally an update……. I, too, had similar experiences when I arrived in Switzerland. Everything was so foreign. Duh. And Europe is not half as foreign as Asia. Nevertheless, when I go back now, it is as familiar as back in the USA. I fit in Switzerland like an old shoe fits me. It will be home within 6 months and the US will feel alien. As far as adjusting to non-working, our identities are so tied up with what we do, especially when we have worked forever, it is quite an adjustment to find your identity...with or without children. What you are feeling is normal and will pass. Enjoy XMAS, Chunukah and have the merriest of New Years. It will be a year to cherish. |
| 22nd December 2006 Amanda Takai | WOW! - From: Finally an update……. OK, that's what I call an adventure! Thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations. Have a happy holidays! |
| 22nd December 2006 Merrie | Merry Christmas - From: Finally an update……. Glad your back is better and you have moved into your apartment. What a huge adjustment. You'll get used to the not working, try to enjoy the time and do some things you've always wanted to do. I hope you have a nice Christmas. |
| 11th December 2006 Tina Holtsinger | Hi Arlene! - From: Apartment Details Wow Arlene, I just caught up and read all of your blogs at once...what an experience for you and your husband! You should write a book, you really are very good at describing things a reader has never seen before. I hope your back is better very soon, take care unloading those boxes. I guess it will be like a sense of belonging having your things around you again. How great that the landlords there will change things for you as part of enticing you to take the apt. Can you even imagine apartment complexes here doing that!! I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and that your Holidays are happy. I know what you mean about Grey's Anatomy, that's a shame about abc.com. I look forward to reading more about your experiences. Good luck with the move in process. Tina |
| 7th December 2006 Merrie | Congrats! - From: Apartment Details Congrats on finding an apartment. How knew it was so expensive, yikes! Enjoyed reading all the details. Hope you heal quickly and take care of yourself. Merrie |
| 30th November 2006 Anne | Woo hoo! - From: Apartment Details The apartment sounds fantastic! Congratulations on catching some good luck on the apartment hunt. That is very good news, indeed. And thanks for the warning .. who knew champagne drunk on high bar stools also carries the risk of throwing your back out? As always, you provide meaningful public service information. Seriously, though, I am sorry to hear your back has gone out. That's worrying. Please rest up and be very careful about handling too much stuff when you are moving in to the apartment. We are sending you big hugs. When's the virtual housewarming party? |
| 29th November 2006 Masaki | - From: Apartment Details Congratulations on finally getting an apartment! Hope your back feels better soon ... :( |
| 28th November 2006 RayB | Back hurting. - From: Apartment Details Hey Arlene I can sympathize with you. I have those back problems and hey lastly mostly of 3-4 days. We don't use a chiropractor but use Heat then cold packs and take an Aleve to try to kill the pain. Still have not found out which is best cold or heat. We sure miss you 2. We are having a Dinner this Sat Dec 2 at Sam Selwitzers Steakhouse in Altamonte. About 15 will be there all that you know. We will miss you 2. Looking forward to our upcoming visit next year sometimes. Love You. Ray & Helen |
| 28th November 2006 Joanna | - From: Success - At Last!!! Congrats! Know that is a load off of your mind Arlene - sounds great - happy for you both - |
| 28th November 2006 Karen | Oh Arlene!! - From: Apartment Details Get well soon my sweet friend! How awful to be ailing so far from home but in a few days, you will have a brand new home! |
| 25th November 2006 Gaile | Did you get this Apartment - From: Success - At Last!!! Is the 4,000,000,000 apartment this one or one of the others. Just read where you finally got accepted so inquiring minds need to know. It's so good to hear that you are getting settled. Thanks for keeping us all posted on the adventure. Gaile & Harry |
| 24th November 2006 Nancyp | great news - From: Success - At Last!!! Arlene, I'm so excited to hear about your new apartment. It sounds just perfect for you and Marc. |
| 24th November 2006 NanaJoan | New Apartment - From: Success - At Last!!! Hallelujah! The Gods have been good to you and we are anxious to see you and the apartment this coming September. Luv to all, Mom and Chuck |
| 24th November 2006 Karen | Woo hoo!! - From: Success - At Last!!! Arlene, I am so happy you found an apartment! I don't even have to make any mention of pictures ;) but I can wait until after you move in! |
| 21st November 2006 RayB | Enjoying your Blog - From: More Observations… Arlene--Helen and I are enjoying your journal of being in the big city. We look forward to each and every one. Please keep them coming even tho it is Thanksgiving week. Pleae enjoy the American Thanksgiving dinner at the American hotel. Helen said when getting onto the subways be careful and not get close to the door on the opposite side. We know, used to, during rush hour they have pushers who push people onto the trains. If, by chance, the other door is open they will push people out and onto oncoming trains. This is a true story. Lots of people were killed in this act. Of course times have changed now and it probably is not happening now. In other words don't take a chance. Stay away from the doors. Ray & Helen |
| 20th November 2006 Kerry Hill | Hello There! - From: More Observations… Hi Arlene, How are you!! I am quite embarrassed to admit, but I just figured out that I can add comments to the travelblog! The email that I receive with the link indicates "do not respond". Oh my.....anyway. I so enjoy reading the blogs. You and Marc are living an adventure! What will you be doing for Thanksgiving? Will the expats be having a get together? Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. What is the weather like? What experiences can Marc share regarding his new role? Can't wait to see all the pictures. God Bless you both. With Love, Kerry |
| 20th November 2006 Doris ( D n A ) | - From: More Observations… Arlene, Thankyou so much for taking us along on your facinating journey. I look forward to reading your blog, which is so well written. Have a happy Thanksgiving, and please keep writing. |
| 20th November 2006 Jacki (borntocruz) | Wonderful! - From: More Observations… Arlene, I just wanted to let you know how very much I am enjoying your blog. You are a very talented (and humorous!) writer. I feel like you are sitting at my kitchen table having coffee and telling me the story in person! I wish you were, because I have so many questions. Wishing you and Mark a very Happy Thanksgiving--Jacki |
| 20th November 2006 Donna Hull (Southernlady) | - From: More Observations… Arlene, I am truly enjoying your blogs. Thanks for sharing your adventures as you settle in Tokyo. Happy Thanksgiving! |
| 19th November 2006 Kathy | Adventure - From: Apartment Hunting Arlene, I am so enjoying the blog; thanks for doing it. Love all the detail!Best of everything to you both, "Another Kathy" |
| 19th November 2006 Olivia | - From: More info about apartments Marc and Arlene, I have finally played catch-up with your blog. What an adventure! |
| 19th November 2006 GAile | You sound busy - From: More info about apartments It's good to hear that you are both beginning to find your way around and getting acclimated to your surroundings. Are you thinking about looking for a job? Sounds like you have bunches to do just getting settled in. Thanks for staying in touch. We all miss you. |
| 19th November 2006 Margo | Thank You - From: More info about apartments Arlene: Thanks so much for sharing your experiences in Toyko. It is fascinating to learn about how other people live and seeing the apartments through your eyes has been fun. I hope you'll have your own place soon. It must be hard to live without your things! Hope you find that cardreader ASAP so we can have some photos. Best Wishes, Margo |
| 19th November 2006 McKeever | - From: More info about apartments Oh, Arlene, you can't imagine our excitement in all the details you are giving us. Stan and I agree that you are heros for doing what we would never have the courage to do. Go to it, Gal. |
| 19th November 2006 MdKeever | - From: Apartment Hunting I feel I am living this experience through you. Thank you for all your details. |
| 18th November 2006 bonnie (bebop bonnie) | - From: Apartment Hunting Arlene ~ Just want to send you and Mark a big hug and THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful adventure! Am loving every word you write! |
| 17th November 2006 RayB | living conditions - From: Apartment Hunting We know exactly how you both feel. Just imagine if you had 6 children High school to a baby with you. You will adjust to it rapidly and start to enjoy the good things. Looking forward to the time that you have the apartment and can receive us as your guest. Ray & Helen |
| 17th November 2006 Karen | Pictures, pictures, pictures!!!! - From: Apartment Hunting Arlene, I always love every word of your blogs! Apartment hunting is Tokoyo is nothing like I thought it would be!! Oh how I wish we could of seen pictures of your top two choices :-) xoxo Karen |
| 17th November 2006 Anne | Tokyo living - From: Initial Impressions The prices are shocking. My mom has visited Japan a few times. She liked the toilets so much she had one installed at her home. It gets a lot of comments when unsuspecting friends use her bathroom. LOL! Don't every lose those pink shirts, girlfriend. Cheers, Anne |
| 17th November 2006 Anne | Wow! - From: Our Activities to date… Your descriptions are wonderful, Arlene. Tokyo is an amazing city of contrasts, isn't it? I can only imagine the Odakyu Department Store. Easy to get lost there, I'd guess. All is well here. Thanks for taking us along in your new city. Cheers, Anne & Gary |
| 15th November 2006 ngoc | arlene - From: Our Activities to date… I still working with your Medicaid 10-0046.992 with Alice. I may need to send it to you for straight thing up.??? I am amazing your note with many interest info. Keep in touch and stay healthy. I am happy for you and Marc. May God keep you and Marc in His hands. Ngoc |
| 9th November 2006 RayB | Living in Toyko - From: Our Activities to date… Arlene and Marc. So nice to hear from you two. I can imagine the inviro you two are having. After experiencing living there for 2 years I can relate. It has been a long time since we were there and can imagine how much it has changed. However basicly it is the same. Hae you learned the exchange rate of US to Yen? When were were there the exchange rate was about 360 to 1. Again glad to hear from you and keep in touch. Can't wait til the time we can see you there in person. Ray & Helen |
| 9th November 2006 Pam | Expensive stuff - From: Initial Impressions I'm really good at shipping, so if you need toothpaste for less than $5.50, just yell. |
| 9th November 2006 Denise | HI ARLENE AND MARC! - From: Our Activities to date… I am finally catching up on your blog and enjoying living in Tokyo vicariously through you, Arlene! Sounds like your adjustment is coming along! Can't wait to read more and see some photos! Take care, you guys! Big hugs from Alan and me! |
| 8th November 2006 Nancy P | - From: Our Activities to date… Arlene, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! You're a wonderful writer. Keep it ccoming! Nancy |
| 8th November 2006 anonymous | - From: Initial Impressions Alene I love your blog ,we miss you already ! What an adventure have fun . Love Dee |
| 8th November 2006 Jan D. | - From: Initial Impressions Arlene~ love the detail and it is like we are with you both. I sure hope you find a cheaper place for toothpaste. Once you get your apt,. I wonder if it will be cheaper to order items like that on line and shipped to you both. What is the time difference from Toyoka to the east coast? |
| 7th November 2006 Karen | So interesting!! - From: Initial Impressions Arlene, I loved every word! I find every detail so very interesting, from the toilets to the market prices! I thank you both so much for taking us along on your journey! |
| 7th November 2006 Ellen | Welcome to Japan - From: Leaving “Home” I am glad to hear everything went pretty smoothly considering. I cannot wait to hear what it is like living in Japan. Take Care and Enjoy!! |
| 6th November 2006 Michele & Don (LCTers) | LCT Michele & Don - Hi Marc & Arlene! - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… Happy Birthday to you, Marc! Wishing you & Arlene a wonderful transition to your new home in Japan. Arlene, your blog is wonderful. Take care! |
| 5th November 2006 Joanna | - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… I am really looking foward to your entries Arlene! Can't wait to tag along on your adventure! |
| 5th November 2006 Anne & Gary from LCT | Thinking of you today - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… Happy birthday, Marc! Hope you are both starting to get your feet back on the ground. How are things going? I'm working on getting our trip to your side of the pond planned for next September. Cheers, Anne |
| 1st November 2006 Gaile | We Will Miss You Guys - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… By now you are on the plane on your way to your new life. How exciting this must be. I know you are experiencing trepidations Arlene but I'm sure that once there you will love it and enjoy all the perks it brings. Safe journey and stay in touch. |
| 1st November 2006 Ray & Helen | Good Luck - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… Helen and I wish both you and Arlene a safe flight tomorrow. We will keep in touch and one day we can travel the land of the Rising Sun. |
| 17th October 2006 tlcrnicu | Japan living-KONICHIWAA! - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… Hi! Just saw your blog and found it interesting. My son teaches English in Handa, Japan and has lived there for 3 months. Just as some advise, take very little... Housing there is very different than American housing, there is not much room. I would leave my tax info with my parents or a trusted friend. Decide what you absolutely need and then go through it and divide that by HALF again. You will thank me when you realize that there is no place to put your stuff. Your blog doesn't say how long you will be staying, but you can always leave stuff here and send for it if you absolutely need it. Good luck (OHIO) TLCRNICU |
| 6th October 2006 Donna (southernlady from LCT) | I'm enjoying your blog - From: Things are MOVING along…… Things are MOVING along…… Thanks for taking the time to keep up your blog. Arlene, I can relate to your packing woes. It's so hard to anticipate what you will and will not need. Remember it's only stuff, although it is your precious stuff. Wish I could help you with that crystal ball! |
| 27th September 2006 Brenda Harley | co-worker will miss you- but hope to plan a visits - From: Getting Started Hi Arlene- I love this travel blog-sort of like your own website !!! Best wishes on a safe trip over and great adventures along the way. I will try to remember to check in from time to time !! I am sure you won't miss work. I think you will get spoiled by all that free time. I am really jealous !! |
| 22nd August 2006 Ellen | - From: Getting Started Arlene I really enjoyed your blog. I am excited for you guys I know there is a lot you have to do, sounds like you have a good plan. We lived in a one room/hotel. (we did have our own bathroom) when Kevin was stationed in Osan Korea. The countryside is beautiful. I never got to Japan, but always wanted to see it. Maybe I will be able to visit. Already making my reservations with you. Ha Ha I wish you both lots of good luck with your move. I will be checking in on your blog!! |
| 21st August 2006 Robert From LCT | Great! - From: Getting Started Excellent start. 5-7 thou a month? WOWZA! Coronary here I come! |
| 21st August 2006 Betty K | Great job on your blog! - From: Getting Started Arlene, I really enjoyed reading your first entry. I'm really looking forward to hearing about Marc's and your experiences. |
