joncasssouthkorea's Guestbook

Thanks for the Tribute to Ron Rubick
Nice tribute to a "great man." I knew Ron when he was a player in Manistique. I knew him when he and his brother Seb (later my high school math teacher) were helping his father coach my little league team. I knew him when his dear mom was my English teacher. He was always a quiet, gentle and unassuming hero... We were devastated when he left Manistique for Manitowoc, but we wish Jim well...because he was out hero. He always gave so much of himself and was such a good role model. We sould al l be so lucky as to have a Ron Rubick in our lives. I was and am very grateful. BTW, I just saw your tribute and was not aware of Ron's passing before now. Thank you for writing this as it captured the essence of the man and his impact on so many. I have always had a great fondness for the whole Rubick family and wish them my belated best...

Well done...
Your love of the place and the people shines. I'm an old Peace Corps/Korea volunteer, married to an almost as old Peace Corps/Korea language teacher, and we intend to retire to a farm/orchard with relatives within the next few years. Looks like a real good fit!

memories
Wow, Thanks for sharing. I know how great to travel the world is, but the downside is not being able to share all the silly daily nonsense of family living. The memories of all that do bring laughter and smiles inside. I know Lance enjoyed most the stories of how the evil dog age my 500.00 shoe inserts, or brought a gopher into the house, or rolled in the neighbors horse dung. Anyway I cried when I read the letter to Grandma. Hold tight to all that family stuff, you and Cassie will now be creating YOUR family stuff and memories to warm other peoples hearts.:)

Where is Green Mango Inn address? great hostel
Thanks for sharing your fun trip to Taal Volcano, will go there on vacation... Please put full address and email of Green Mango Inn hostel... Thanks. Best wishes!

Love Story
Jon, Once again your words describe to the reader an event that makes them feel and see things through your eyes. How then can one not feel and believe in your love for Cassie. The pictures just document a mutual and shared love, respect, joy and happiness for the two of you. Thanks for sharing. I honestly cannot say I love all the pictures of the two of you. They say a world of love.

Jon, you are one lucky badger!!!!!!! I think those of us who know you two feel blessed to have you in our lives and we look forward to whatever comes next. Well done you two!!!! Love Sarah

i need to get there......
Just got to. Need to. Would love to. After reading your blog, and viewing all those lovely photos, I should now set down planning my next trip. Can you PM me the rate and contact details for the junk you hired? Many thanks!

Love the Pics
Love the pictures you guys were able to take. Looks like a comfy, and yet beautiful city. I hope I get to visit Korea soon. Thanks for the travel blog!

so soon.....
Yup, so soon. I was hoping to catch up with you guys when i do get to korea . Won't be for a while though, as I have too many in my list. But who knows? We always find promo airfares here, and that's enough to push us into a plane. Anyway, hope to still hear from you.

Coach Rubick
Mr. Bubba Wick: First of all, we don't know each other. My name is Dick Graphos. I'm living in Appleton and was born and raised in Manistique Mi. I read your article on Coach Rubick a while back and saw it again today. For not being a writer, what a terrific piece. I was touched. I grew up with Ron. Went to St. Francis de Sales grade school and Manistique Hich School. What a classmate, teammate and friend. I felt blessed just to have Known him. I don't know if you got to attend his funeral servlices or not, but what a tribute. I have never been so moved at a service as his. Tribute upon tribute was paid to Ron. Your article said it all. I attended Manistique High Schools dedication of the football field iln Coach Rubicks name last weekend. It was well attended by his former teammates and many friends. I understand that Manitowoc will be doing the same this week end. Another wonderful trilbute. Just wanted to let you know that you expressed your feelings for Ron very well. We'll all miss a wonderul person. I'll miss a great guy and a dear friend. Dick Graphos P.S. You also hit the nail on the head in describing Rons wife JoNell.A beautiful woman in and out!