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| 25th October 2009 Uwargida | No green thumb! - From: Ile de la Madeleine Sorry, I have NO idea; I can kill a plastic plant! |
| 11th September 2009 Dave Saum | how to grow dwarf baobabs? - From: Ile de la Madeleine Thanks for your great blog and pictures of Ile de la Madeleine. I recently bought some seeds on eBay from the dwarf baobabs on Madeleine island and I want to grow them inside my home near Washington, DC. I have grown some East African baobabs that are now 2 meters tall indoors after 3 years, and they have to hibernate every year due to their origins in East Africa where there is a dry season every year. I stop watering my baobabs from November to April every year so that they drop their leaves and go into hibernation. I have read that they will die without this hibernation. Now I wonder if the Madeleine dwarf baobabs need the same hibernation? I see from your pictures that there were no leaves on the trees when you were there. So that suggests there is a yearly hibernation for these West African boababs. Can you give me any information on this? Thanks, Dave (you can email me at: dsaum at infiltec dot com) |
| 15th April 2009 Uwargida | Photos - From: Niger March 2009 Those are my favorite photos too. I love photographing babies and old people - anywhere in between doesn't interest me much! My fascination with elderly people is like yours with clotheslines! |
| 9th April 2009 Jill Sare | Amazing human journeys... - From: Niger March 2009 What fabulous photos. I especially love the pix of Mai Gari and the Fulani Grandparents. You are living a wonderful adventure and giving so much to so many. Bisous. |
| 8th April 2009 Uwargida | Thanks! - From: Niger March 2009 I am so happy to see your comment; not that you cried, but that you were touched as well. It was an amazing experience for me - once again I feel blessed and energized. Sometimes it is difficult to feel that one's work can make any difference at all, but little victories keep us going! Hugs~! |
| 8th April 2009 Amanda | This Made Me Cry! - From: Niger March 2009 What a beautiful post. Those twin great-grandmothers are gorgeous. |
| 7th April 2009 Uwargida | Yes! - From: Africa Moment #16 Isn't it fantastic! Every day is a new adventure! Even the smallest errands can reveal the greatest of discoveries! |
| 7th April 2009 Uwargida | Give me a break! - From: Africa Moment #16 But, I guess that somewhere out there some lazy unemployed guy is sitting on his couch eating Doritos and sees that commercial and hope is restored! Even he can afford the three bucks for the soap that will answer all his prayers! No longer in Mali and I haven't seen the britches here, but if I run across any I'll pick you up a pair! :) |
| 7th April 2009 Uwargida | Just Wrong! - From: Africa Moment #17 That is just wrong on so many levels! |
| 1st April 2009 wash | panties - From: Africa Moment #17 I saw a picture With Obama and Michelle having sex on the White House rug. They were breaking in there new home. I deleted it immediately. |
| 1st April 2009 Wash | similar - From: Africa Moment #16 They have similar commercial here in the US. |
| 30th March 2009 Amanda | Axe... New in the US - From: Africa Moment #16 Axe products are new here, and the marketing is that the ladies flock to men who use it. Perhaps that's what the soap+man=woman (squared). There's one commercial where the women physically STICK to men who use the body spray. *gag* PS, I think I want somma those Obama britches. |
| 29th March 2009 jillsare | these are great - From: Africa Moment #16 exactly why we choose to live in foreign countries...so much to giggle about! |
| 15th March 2009 Uwargida | To Sam - From: Another Stellar Year - Goodbye 2008 Have a fantastic time. It has been a long time since I was on the blog so you may already be there or even back by now. Let me know what your impressions were! |
| 15th March 2009 Uwargida | Reply to Sam - From: Another Stellar Year - Goodbye 2008 Hi, Thanks for your comment. It's been awhile since I checked the blog so you may be there already! I hope you have a wonderful time! It was a fantastic time for my family. Uwargida. |
| 19th February 2009 Samantha Roase | Pictures - From: Another Stellar Year - Goodbye 2008 Hello all, just wanted to say how fantastic your pictures are. My boyfriend and i are going to Bijilo, Gambia in 4wks, we are so excited! been surfing the net for travellers stories and photos and your pictures were a delight to look at. Thanks for sharing them. Sam x |
| 2nd January 2009 Bridget | never a dull moment! - From: Another Stellar Year - Goodbye 2008 My goodness! I can't believe all you have done in a year!! My year looks like this: had a baby, went to the beach. :) You are amazing. Congrats on your promotion! Your work sounds incredible. I can't believe how much you travel! And the story about Keagan- unbelievable. I am so thankful he is fine. Much love to you and your family. |
| 8th July 2008 Michael | you are too funny - From: Feeling Rather Peace Corps I continue to enjoy your blog. Keep them coming. |
| 2nd July 2008 jacquie | Good Pics - From: Jazz Star Thanks for sharing. That was enjoyable! |
| 2nd July 2008 Jacquie | Too Cute! - From: Around the House Hey girl, this is the first chance I got to look at these. I have a couple of pics to send you. Stay tuned! Hugs, jacquie |
| 31st May 2008 abou | nice pays - From: Mother's Day c est je parle mal l anglias mais je sais le senegal est un pays de merveilles i lov snegal and all person who love senegal |
| 15th May 2008 Michael Washington | you are right - From: Mother's Day Girl, you do look a mess :) I am glad you had a great time. Sorry to hear about your car. I am glad you are staying in touch. |
| 13th May 2008 jacquie | Too Cute! - From: Mother's Day Thanks for sharing, as usual! I may not always have time or I should say take time to respond, but I truly enjoy the stories! Glad that you had a wonderful Mom's Day. Hugs! |
| 14th February 2008 Irene Gbetholancy Wheatley | Beautiful family : thank you for allowing me to dream Africa. - From: Greetings from Dakar Happy to see that you all are doing good and I truly enjoy the pictures and the beautiful comments on this african safari and family adventures . Enjoy it to the max and I will be looking forward for more. hug to you all. |
| 15th December 2007 Joyce | - From: Merry Christmas This good Catholic family can't even get all the kids in one elf yourself!!!! I guess we could have the twins be one elf! Ha! Love you. |
| 14th December 2007 Amanda | Elfing Myself - From: Christmas Greeting Part 2 That happened to us, too... my brother and Dave both got the female form, and I got the male... go figure! |
| 14th December 2007 Uwargida | LDS and Christmas Greeting - From: Merry Christmas Hi, I'm glad you were not offended; I debated before putting that up, but I'm not generally 'politically correct' anyway! Thanks for reading the blogs! Merry Christmas...let me know if you find a more accommodating web site! |
| 13th December 2007 travellingmum | - From: Merry Christmas Hi, I read all your blogs and had to laugh at your comment, as I am LDS (mormon) and thought exactly the same thing when i tried to elf yourself our family. I only have 3 daughters, so we had to do the kids and us seperately! keep up the good work. |
| 10th December 2007 Wash | I understand - From: Africa Moment #9 I think... This is an African momement. I could not stop laughing. |
| 10th December 2007 Wash | B-day - From: Lordy, Lordy, Mama's Forty! You look the same as you did when you were 39 :) I am glad to see that you are having a great time. |
| 5th December 2007 kiki kenty | chocolates - From: Kaijah Kaijah, didn't mommie show you what to do yet! You are supposed to get a knife and cut all of them in half so you can see in the middle. When your mom was small she and Aunt Michelle and Uncle Joel used to poke them in the bottom to see what was in the middle.! |
| 5th December 2007 kiki kenty | Keegster - From: Keagan Poster Prize Keegster, Poppi and I are so proud of you. Congratulations. |
| 4th December 2007 Jimmy and Tina | Welcome to the club!!! - From: Lordy, Lordy, Mama's Forty! Hi Becca and Happy 40th! I will be 43 this month so I'll keep the path well lit for you. You and your family look fantastic and happy. We wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to when we can see you guys in person again. Love, Tina, Jimmy, Annalise and Aaron BTW- Your blogs are hilarious and well, the worms in the stomach episode was worse than anything I have ever seen on ER! |
| 4th December 2007 Uwargida | Thank you! - From: Lordy, Lordy, Mama's Forty! How nice that is to hear! Thank you! |
| 4th December 2007 Bridget | Happy birthday!!! - From: Lordy, Lordy, Mama's Forty! Many, many happy and healthy returns. Sounds like a special day. |
| 4th December 2007 Amanda | - From: Lordy, Lordy, Mama's Forty! You look great. |
| 3rd December 2007 Uwargida | How A.D.D. are you, Mom? - From: Keagan's First Love Note I think it is hysterical that I'm writing about my boy's first love note and all you notice is the furniture! Ha! Yes, that is Meemer's settee recovered! I did the egg chair in the same fabric. I didn't like the trim he put on it though so he agreed to change it, but I haven't found any I like thus far. |
| 3rd December 2007 Amanda | Eek! - From: Africa Moment #9 I think... Eek! No, girl, no! Not good. I'm going to go take a shower right now. |
| 29th November 2007 Kiki | setee - From: Keagan's First Love Note Is that the setee recovered behind Keegster? |
| 29th November 2007 Amanda | How Cute! - From: Keagan's First Love Note I think it's sweet, too... and it's so nice that Keagan wanted to give her something back. Absolutely darling. How handsome he is. No wonder the girls are starting to give him love notes... little Naria is a smart one! |
| 29th November 2007 Amanda | I subscribe. - From: Our trip to Niger - Oct 2007 Just thought I'd let you know. :) |
| 16th October 2007 Uwargida | Dancing Ladies - From: To Share some recent photos Yep! Hurts just looking at 'em flying all over the place. But they can kick their legs way up beside their ears! It actually amazes me because most of the traditional dancers are a little on the fat side so you wonder how they can do it; it is very physically challenging I'm sure! |
| 16th October 2007 Uwargida | Thank you birdwatcher - From: My Little Heart Attack Turns Four! After I put that up there I figured it was some kind of crane but wasn't motivated enough to get any precision. So, thank you for that! It is a crowned crane folks! |
| 10th October 2007 Louise | Birdwatcher comment - From: My Little Heart Attack Turns Four! It's a crowned crane |
| 9th October 2007 Laura | - From: To Share some recent photos All the women danced bare breasted?? |
| 3rd October 2007 Amanda | Yipes McYipes! - From: A Week In Accra and Africa Moment #4 and #5 Ick... special friends... *gag* I had that trouble in Geneva when I was getting some air at the English Gardens... men strolling up bold as you please. *sigh* The price of being beautiful... |
| 14th August 2007 Amanda | Beautiful! - From: Mama and Daddy Get Away The view is gorgeous! And who knew fish had teeth?? So glad you got a much-needed night away... good for you! God bless! Amanda |
| 13th August 2007 Uwargida | insurance - From: Africa Moment #2 - The Motorcycle actually found one that covers 'civic responsibility' (medical) and the moto! hope i never have to use it! |
| 9th August 2007 Dr Wash | motorcycle - From: Africa Moment #2 - The Motorcycle So, is the insurance policy really a medical policy? |
| 25th July 2007 Garrett | - From: Greetings from Dakar I am so excited that you all are settled and happy. WE miss you so very much. I got my license!!!!!!! Yes, I can drive. Please tell all your little ones that I miss and love them. You all will always be in my prayers!!!!! |
| 16th July 2007 Bridget Binder | Wow! - From: Long Overdue Update I have been waiting for this update! This is so amazing. How on earth do you work with everything going on with your family and home? How great that you have welcomed your brother in laws into your home. You just have the biggest heart and I look forward to living vicariously through you and hearing all about your adventures. Be safe and healthy...sounds like you will need LOTS of hankuri over there. Love, Bridget |
| 5th July 2007 jill sare | so great to read about you all! - From: Long Overdue Update Thanks for sharing your experiences. I find that blog writing is a wonderful way to process all the new and bizarre things that happen every day. Isnīt it fabulous that even buying bug spray is a major adventure!!?? Lots of love to your whole family. Jill (from Ecuador) |
| 11th June 2007 Jean-Francois | This is awsome - From: Greetings from Dakar I miss you all, Djibo,Danielle, DJ,Keagan, Kaja and Leila. Vous etes dans mes pensees de tous les jours. Je prie tous les matins pour toute la famille. The pictures are great!!! I miss my these kids a lot....,but I know they are having wonderful time in Dakar! Love, Tonton JFK |
| 9th May 2007 Harouna Toure | ATT wins 68% of the vote - From: Greetings from Dakar How y'all doing? We miss you here! I'm in training for he bike ride across Georgia, June 9-16. I rode 101 miles last weekend with my brother! I love pushing myself! We're all well...just busy as ever! My love to everyone! H.A.T. |
| 24th April 2007 jill sare | enjoy the ride!! - From: Greetings from Dakar HI Danielle Glad to hear you are all settling in...little by little. Itīs a process, and one I know you will all benefit from in your own ways. Good luck finding housing...it will work out. Patience is key...as I am forced to remind myself every day here in Ecuador. Sorry I missed your farewell party. Good news is that now I am truly a permanent resident here! Love Jill |
| 21st April 2007 Carla Lee | So Mickey is in Senegal too! - From: Greetings from Dakar Dear Danielle and Family, I loved reading your blog about what's been happening since I saw you last. The ocean scene of Senegal look absolutely breathtaking. I am so glad that Grace and Maurice are on the scene because friends make life in a new place easier. Big hug, Carla |
| 21st April 2007 Tiara & Brent | Cool! - From: Skype Telephone Number Hey guys! What a GREAT blog site! I'm soo excited we'll be able to keep up with your adventures! I can't believe how BIG the kids are---what have you been feeding them?! Please be careful and take care of yourselves! We'll be keeping you all in our prayers. Much love from Florida, Brent and Tiara. |
| 20th April 2007 Raoul | Looks like you are having fun - From: Greetings from Dakar I wanted to ask about Djibril, but no need to ask anymore. I'm just coming back from a hardship duty in Sierra Leone, they have WONDERFUL, TERRIFIC BEACHES there. I will be in Dakar in August; will let you know exactly when. Have fun and hug the kids for me Raoul |
| 20th April 2007 The Fongbemi's | - From: Greetings from Dakar We miss you so much!!! |
