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| 29th March 2009 Ryan | Thanks for the new post - From: I believe in Khmer-icles I laughed my ass off. I wish I could name my kid Men Man. Merman sounds so lame now in comparison. |
| 28th March 2009 jessw | Thanks for a good chuckle - From: I believe in Khmer-icles You've described beautifully a few things that I could never quite find the right words for - thanks for the entertainment! |
| 16th February 2009 Ryan | Of Course - From: Last stop Motorbikes kick ass. So did Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Coincidence? |
| 2nd January 2009 Lynn Mozena | Happy New Year - From: Protest this Hi Ben! Try not to get arrested in Cambodia, I hear they're tough on Americans in those prisons! |
| 30th December 2008 Mark | very envious - From: Protest this Ben, Couldn't be more envious of your travels. Thanks again for keeping us all posted! However, it's unacceptable that you're as groomed as you appear and was hoping for much, much more facial hair by this time. While you're mostly making us proud, I speak for many in reminding you that you're sort-of letting some of us down as well. It's never too late... Thanks for the updates, bud. Mark |
| 22nd December 2008 Gaye | : ) - From: Protest this Hi Ben, thanks for the updates and thank you for the continued laughter and giggles that permeate my being when reading your comments. I look forward to seeing and hearing more. |
| 8th November 2008 Mike | Take that Bulungula Guy! - From: "I was in Bhutan" I want a pic of you in a Jordan jersey, dunkin on a local. BTW, was just in Tokyo - they got McRib, one of the hottest McD's items!! Go America!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 14th October 2008 Mike | Great - From: Lilongwe down Be, thanks again for keeping us posted. Sounds like an amazing experience. |
| 14th October 2008 Stephanie and Scott | - From: Kings and Queens Glad to hear you are enjoying Malawi. The lake looks beautiful...your living condition sounds somewhat undesirable tho...a grumpy old man and bats...I only live with one of the two thankfully...maybe he will take the bats with him when he leaves...we can live in hope! I had a great chat with my sister this a.m. and she said Noor is very soon on her way to be with you...we are all happy that you two will get to be together...take good care, love Stephanie Scott, Max, Caroline and the motley k9 crew |
| 17th September 2008 Noor | - From: Dry spell Ehem!......I liked the beard too! |
| 16th September 2008 susan | hard - From: It starts with Nescafe Any time I'm overwhelmed here, I think, "It may seem hard, but it ain't surgery in Africa." So true. |
| 15th September 2008 Mike | Jarts!?! - From: Where is Castaways? Ben, why didn't you ever tell me you were a Jarts player? Many, many Kelly family cookouts - big ass Jarts and beer, great combo. Takin' lots of heat back here for my comments, new posts please! MK |
| 14th September 2008 Ryan | Beard - From: Dry spell You said "wife and mother". You've got a wife. That's cool. I weep for your beard. It was so precious, so full of life. |
| 11th September 2008 Mark | - From: Where is Castaways? Your reflections continue to make great reading... thanks and keep up the good work. I'm especially very excited to see your beard nicely developing into the survivor-type masterpiece it is sure to become! Keep it coming!! |
| 8th September 2008 Jake Willdunkonyou | Roundball - From: Where is Castaways? Great pictures Ben. Perhpas you can work on finally color-coordinating South Africa's flag while you are there...? I noticed you have erected a makeshift basketball court, perhaps to send a message that you will be praticing abroad. The foliage is an interesting touch - does it serve as a defender, or is it just to decorate the court? |
| 8th September 2008 Mir Ali | Thimphu and BattamBang - From: Where is Castaways? I looked up Thimphu, Bhutan and Battambang, Cambodia on Google Earth. Thimphu seems like a small place, mountainous and probably very cold in November. It is in the Himalayan range with Mount Everest to the West. BattamBang is the second largest city in Cambodia. It has an airport and a river flowing through the city. It is very green. Jan, Feb and Mar would be cool to pleasant but after that I think it will get hot and humid. Lots of Hindu Temples and historical sites to visit. Looking forward to your next entry in the blog. Yeah, some people actually read it. Take care. Mir |
| 7th September 2008 Ryan Hansen | Lesotho - From: Where is Castaways? Did Mr. Z give you any NFL picks? Does he think the Jets will make the playoffs? Also, do they play Jarts in Lesotho? I bet they could be a global Jarts powerhouse. Might end up scaring the ponies, though. Not sure they want to diminish "the brand". |
| 31st August 2008 Brad Erickson | - From: Where is Castaways? Should I be looking for the helicopter via UPS? |
| 31st August 2008 Rob Gray | County-style - From: It starts with Nescafe It sounds startlingly like County. Do you guys have implants? Because at County, since they haven't paid any vendors in a year (Synthes is owed over $800K), we no longer have any Synthes or Stryker implants. Most of the small frag sets are missing screws of the most commonly used sizes and there is no more Synthes locking. I am told that this will be rectified next week when the new contracts are signed, but we will see. It is another wrinkle in treating 6-7 week old ankle fractures. |
| 29th August 2008 Kate Miller | insight - From: Where is Castaways? Did you happen to ask Mr. Z about why we're here and where we're going? Seems like he may have had some insight. |
| 27th August 2008 Ricky Mast | beautiful! - From: Where is Castaways? This is great! I'm a jealous and proud friend. These photos are incredible. Nice beard. |
| 27th August 2008 Mir Ali | - From: It starts with Nescafe Ben, your blog is interesting reading. Wish you the best and keep it safe. |
| 22nd August 2008 Susan | Africa Ahoy - From: New experiences Happy belated Birthday! I'm so glad to read your blog. I (and the moving van) managed to make it to Utah without having a breakdown. On Monday I'm teaching my first class. Whoa. Good luck in your travels. And congratulations on becoming a blogger. Now you really are somebody. |
| 18th August 2008 anonymous | Happy Birthday To You - From: New experiences That's it Ben...sending my love wrapped in a BIRTHDAY HUG! Mom |
| 13th August 2008 Stephanie | Keepin' the rice in the family! - From: New experiences Hey Ben! Got a great laugh out of seeing the Aunt Caroline rice! Your cousin will be pleased to know that we named her for rice only found a continent or two away...you WERE named for Uncle Ben's rice, right? LOL...like you discovered a washing machine after doing it by hand, perhaps you'll find a shower?? Hope so! We all send hugs and love...everyone is well here. Max home from VT but out all the time visiting hs friends...Scott's flying...Caroline shopping for college...again...haha...and I am holding down the fort with the help of 4 crazy canines...take good care, Stef, Scott, Max and Caroline |
| 12th August 2008 MJ | - From: New experiences Yes, it has been years since you've put in "tubby time"! Good to hear the water is running and there is a "hot" side to the faucets --unlike Kunene. Great talking with you this afternoon, I missed some of the conversation as it was choppy a few times when you were speaking, doesn't matter. you sounded great. Glad all is well and new experiences present themselves each day. Love, Mom |
| 11th August 2008 Mark | - From: arrived. Ben, Hee haww!! Loving your blog already! I declare your first "real" entry a great success!! Keep it coming! Mark |
| 11th August 2008 Stephanie and Scott | Thanks for the update - From: arrived. Hey Ben! We just got done reading your first update and it sounds as though you have had an adventure already! Congrats are in order for your wedding to beautiful Noor. We loved the pictures, and you both looked incredibly happy which made us smile. Scott, I and Max and Caro send you hugs and wishes for a great journey. Take good care, love Stef and Scott |
| 7th August 2008 P | Wheres the blogging.. don't you care about us?? - From: Introduction Benjers, you should have just started your trip, probably jet lagged and drunk from the flight over there, that is still no excuse to not be updating your blog.. get going.. -P |
| 27th July 2008 Mark | Good luck - From: Introduction Ben, Couldn't be more excited for you. Best of luck and thanks for keeping us all posted. Mark |