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Date: 11th March 2011
It'll be a while before I can travel, Karen. I should be okay by this summer, unless the shoulder's much worse than I think it is. Maybe we'll be able to get together then.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
It'll be a while before I can travel, Karen. I should be okay by this summer, unless the shoulder's much worse than I think it is. Maybe we'll be able to get together then.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 11th March 2011
I hope you'll enjoy the train trip! The roomettes are tiny, but they do have all the essentials, including reading lights for each seat and each bunk.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
I hope you'll enjoy the train trip! The roomettes are tiny, but they do have all the essentials, including reading lights for each seat and each bunk.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Thank You
I've enjoyed reading your blog during this whole trip. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I'll probably never get to New Zealand, but through you I feel as if I've experienced some of it. I hope you get plenty of rest now and feel much better soon.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Thank You
I've enjoyed reading your blog during this whole trip. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I'll probably never get to New Zealand, but through you I feel as if I've experienced some of it. I hope you get plenty of rest now and feel much better soon.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Well done
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. You've encouraged me to make a trip by train across the US, which I have never done before. And your exciting journey to NZ - awoderful journey. Well done. Lindley
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Well done
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. You've encouraged me to make a trip by train across the US, which I have never done before. And your exciting journey to NZ - awoderful journey. Well done. Lindley
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Welcome Home!!!
Oh, Meredith, welcome, welcome home! I can't tell you how happy I am that you made it home safe, dear friend. You should know that YOU are one of the nicest people in BOTH countries. And when can we set up another rendez-vous with you & Jim again? I have missed you so much since the last one.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Welcome Home!!!
Oh, Meredith, welcome, welcome home! I can't tell you how happy I am that you made it home safe, dear friend. You should know that YOU are one of the nicest people in BOTH countries. And when can we set up another rendez-vous with you & Jim again? I have missed you so much since the last one.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Thank you!
It's been exciting to experience your trip to the other side of the world vicariously! Some parts were enjoyable, some were painful. But I know it's a trip you'll never forget, and I appreciate your sharing it here.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Thank you!
It's been exciting to experience your trip to the other side of the world vicariously! Some parts were enjoyable, some were painful. But I know it's a trip you'll never forget, and I appreciate your sharing it here.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Welcome Home
Meredith, I have read every single day of your travel blog with great interest. What a trooper you are. Thanks for taking us there and back again. I hope you will continue your daily blog even though you're back from New Zealand!
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Welcome Home
Meredith, I have read every single day of your travel blog with great interest. What a trooper you are. Thanks for taking us there and back again. I hope you will continue your daily blog even though you're back from New Zealand!
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 9th March 2011
Well done! You are incredibly brave to have undertaken such a difficult journey and to have managed to do and see so much while you were in New Zealand. I really enjoyed your blog although I was really worried about you at times. You are a great inspiration to all we reluctant travelers. Best Wishes, Penny (one of your GO followers).
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Well done! You are incredibly brave to have undertaken such a difficult journey and to have managed to do and see so much while you were in New Zealand. I really enjoyed your blog although I was really worried about you at times. You are a great inspiration to all we reluctant travelers. Best Wishes, Penny (one of your GO followers).
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 8th March 2011
I'm sad
.....actually happy for you that you're home, you had such interesting experiences, and now your health concerns can be attended to. but sad too as i really enjoyed reading your blogs. i've gone back and read some of the first ones that i missed, but it's just not the same as getting the email link and knowing you've just had those experiences you describe. Thanks a lot for sharing with us --and I'm relieved for you that the train trip wasn't so painful for your collarbone!
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
I'm sad
.....actually happy for you that you're home, you had such interesting experiences, and now your health concerns can be attended to. but sad too as i really enjoyed reading your blogs. i've gone back and read some of the first ones that i missed, but it's just not the same as getting the email link and knowing you've just had those experiences you describe. Thanks a lot for sharing with us --and I'm relieved for you that the train trip wasn't so painful for your collarbone!
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again
Date: 5th March 2011
Your trip
Hi there. Thank you for connecting me with your blog. I only just caught up with you. I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip. It brought back super memories for me. Though I was terribly sorry to hear of the tragedy of the Christchurch earthquake - thank God there were no deaths at the Cathedral, which I found a wonderful place, as you did. I had a wonderful time when I was in New Zealand as well. I'm sorry you had some troubles with your various conditions; however, I'm glad you dealt so well with them. Cheers, Lindley
From Blog: Days 93 and 94: The Longest Day of My Life
Your trip
Hi there. Thank you for connecting me with your blog. I only just caught up with you. I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip. It brought back super memories for me. Though I was terribly sorry to hear of the tragedy of the Christchurch earthquake - thank God there were no deaths at the Cathedral, which I found a wonderful place, as you did. I had a wonderful time when I was in New Zealand as well. I'm sorry you had some troubles with your various conditions; however, I'm glad you dealt so well with them. Cheers, Lindley
From Blog: Days 93 and 94: The Longest Day of My Life
Date: 4th March 2011
hope your collarbone is feeling better
I hope your collarbone is better today. I haven't been able to check email the past couple of days and so missed this until now. You are in my prayers.
From Blog: Day 92: Collarbone Pain
hope your collarbone is feeling better
I hope your collarbone is better today. I haven't been able to check email the past couple of days and so missed this until now. You are in my prayers.
From Blog: Day 92: Collarbone Pain
Date: 24th February 2011
They say that the best view in Paris is from the Pompidou Centre as it's the only place from which you *can't* see the Pompidou Centre. Maybe it's the same with the Bay of Islands, the best view is from Paihia because.....
From Blog: Day 85: Shopping for Souvenirs
They say that the best view in Paris is from the Pompidou Centre as it's the only place from which you *can't* see the Pompidou Centre. Maybe it's the same with the Bay of Islands, the best view is from Paihia because.....
From Blog: Day 85: Shopping for Souvenirs
Date: 23rd February 2011
THANK GOD
Hi Meredith, As I had previously only read up to day 39 of your travel log, I had no idea where you would be today when I heard about the earthquake. Thank God you were not there & didn't even know about it until you heard from others. What an incredible relief. I was quite worried as well. God bless you. Now I will go back to read days 40+... :)
From Blog: Day 85: Russell: Paihia's Good Twin
THANK GOD
Hi Meredith, As I had previously only read up to day 39 of your travel log, I had no idea where you would be today when I heard about the earthquake. Thank God you were not there & didn't even know about it until you heard from others. What an incredible relief. I was quite worried as well. God bless you. Now I will go back to read days 40+... :)
From Blog: Day 85: Russell: Paihia's Good Twin
Date: 22nd February 2011
worried about you
Hi Meredith, it's good to know you're OK. I was shocked when I heard about the earthquake yesterday, and thought of you with high anxiety. Prayers being offered for all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
From Blog: Day 85: Russell: Paihia's Good Twin
worried about you
Hi Meredith, it's good to know you're OK. I was shocked when I heard about the earthquake yesterday, and thought of you with high anxiety. Prayers being offered for all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
From Blog: Day 85: Russell: Paihia's Good Twin
Date: 17th February 2011
When I get somewhere that bandwidth's unlimited again, I'll try to remember to send you a picture. Worst case, when I get home.
From Blog: Day 28: Hey, hey! Takahe!
When I get somewhere that bandwidth's unlimited again, I'll try to remember to send you a picture. Worst case, when I get home.
From Blog: Day 28: Hey, hey! Takahe!
Date: 17th February 2011
Not usually. My ears don't like them, but the bang is not usually the right frequency to make my steel plate vibrate.
From Blog: Day 32: Dunedin City Library
Not usually. My ears don't like them, but the bang is not usually the right frequency to make my steel plate vibrate.
From Blog: Day 32: Dunedin City Library
Date: 17th February 2011
No, I'm afraid not. I gather from the shape of the seats that everyone but the leader would have faced towards the center.
From Blog: Day 25: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
No, I'm afraid not. I gather from the shape of the seats that everyone but the leader would have faced towards the center.
From Blog: Day 25: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
Date: 17th February 2011
fireworks v. your shoulder?
John was asking, and I wondered myself, wouldn't fireworks be just the sort of noise that would aggravate your shoulder?
From Blog: Day 32: Dunedin City Library
fireworks v. your shoulder?
John was asking, and I wondered myself, wouldn't fireworks be just the sort of noise that would aggravate your shoulder?
From Blog: Day 32: Dunedin City Library
Date: 16th February 2011
Tock
Would love to see a photo of Tock, since the image of the real one makes it difficult to see all his features. I only see blue, which is quite beautiful, but no olive or white per your description; this makes me think it's not a good likeness?
From Blog: Day 28: Hey, hey! Takahe!
Tock
Would love to see a photo of Tock, since the image of the real one makes it difficult to see all his features. I only see blue, which is quite beautiful, but no olive or white per your description; this makes me think it's not a good likeness?
From Blog: Day 28: Hey, hey! Takahe!
Date: 16th February 2011
I have trouble picturing this
Any situation in which you would respond in retort to someone who had been rude to you, but it's fun to try.
From Blog: Day 27: The Waterfall Warren
I have trouble picturing this
Any situation in which you would respond in retort to someone who had been rude to you, but it's fun to try.
From Blog: Day 27: The Waterfall Warren
Date: 16th February 2011
Amazing
You never cease to amaze me, the adventures you pursue despite having so many issues & disabilities. I would just avoid them under such circumstances. I think that's what makes Bilbo's blog such fun reading. :)
From Blog: Day 26: Meredith Goes to Moria
Amazing
You never cease to amaze me, the adventures you pursue despite having so many issues & disabilities. I would just avoid them under such circumstances. I think that's what makes Bilbo's blog such fun reading. :)
From Blog: Day 26: Meredith Goes to Moria
How odd!!!
A bicyele built for six??? Did you ever see one being ridden?
From Blog: Day 25: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
Date: 16th February 2011
Amazing
I would have taken the hot shower. You amaze me. :)
From Blog: Medical Extra: Just a Cold
Amazing
I would have taken the hot shower. You amaze me. :)
From Blog: Medical Extra: Just a Cold
Date: 16th February 2011
What a beautiful church
Somehow that consecratated ground thing seems to convey in the photographs. How is that even possible?
From Blog: Day 15: The Church by the Lake
What a beautiful church
Somehow that consecratated ground thing seems to convey in the photographs. How is that even possible?
From Blog: Day 15: The Church by the Lake
Sondra Branson
non-member comment
Wow, that was a great blog and trip you took. I worked with Jim at Dominion for many years and he shared your blog link with Sharlene who shared with me and I'm glad she did. You are such a great writer. I've enjoyed sharing in your trip, your ups and your downs. The experiences were amazing. I commend you for taking on such an adventure with both your health and an alone woman in a different part of the world for several months. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us! Tell Jim I said Hi and I hope he's enjoying his job.
From Blog: Day 98: There and Back Again