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| 28th November 2009 Damon Cattani | Welcome Home - From: Blog-abration #8: The Conclusion- Coming Home Again John and Cass, It's so great to have you back in the states! We've been reading with great interest your blogs from Korea and have learned so much about- that little corner of the world through your descriptive writings. Thanks for including us on the blog-abration and above all 'congratulations on- your engagement! Hope to see your around Christmas-time. May God continues to bless. Damon, Mary and Emily (she has her temps!) |
| 7th November 2009 joncasssouthkorea | Thanks Everyone! - From: Blog-abration #7: Sweet Cassie It is so awesome to know and see the love and support of all our family and friends. We can't begin to show our appreciation. Thank you Thank you Thank you! It's so comforting to know that we have such great people around us! |
| 7th November 2009 Cheryl Matthias | Love Story - From: Blog-abration #7: Sweet Cassie 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. |
| 6th November 2009 anonymous | - From: Blog-abration #7: Sweet Cassie We must agree that you guys are perfect together. So happy for you both and for us also. The Weightmans |
| 5th November 2009 anonymous | - From: Blog-abration #7: Sweet Cassie 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 |
| 5th November 2009 Dorn | AWESOME! - From: Blog-abration #7: Sweet Cassie You guys are ridiculous! Can't even begin to say how happy I am for you guys. Pumped for my first trip to Montana! |
| 11th October 2009 joncasssouthkorea | @Susan - From: Anyeong Hi Kaseyo!! Korea Sarangeyo! Thanks so much! We'll definitely give you a call when back in MT. It's going to be hard to leave, but exciting to get back. so many emotions right now. Gamsa Hamnida and thanks! |
| 11th October 2009 liliram | i need to get there...... - From: AH-mazing Halong Bay 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! |
| 10th October 2009 Susan Schott | Thanks for the insight into Korea - From: Anyeong Hi Kaseyo!! Korea Sarangeyo! Jon and Cassie, Cassie knows me because of my brother Jimmy, and my talking about my Peace corps days. When you come to Bozeman give me a call and I will cook a dinner or take you two out to dinner. I have so enjoyed your travel stories and the accompanied pictures. You have an amazing talent that will take you far in life. Good luck to you in your return home. That actually is the hardest part! Susan Schott 406-498-9620 |
| 6th October 2009 Aaron K | Love the Pics - From: Blog-abration #4: Yeoju, South Korea: A Photo Tour of Our Korean Hometown 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! |
| 30th September 2009 Trish(Lances mom) | Lance - From: Korean Blog-abration #2: Kpop & Superstar K Great picture of Lance and Jon!!! You guys are gonna miss each other:( Listened to some of the suggested music very classic pop.:) |
| 24th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | @liliram - From: Korean Blog-abration #2: Kpop & Superstar K Thanks so much for the comment. I recommend Korea to anyone, it's not necessarily on the travelers trail, but there are some amazing hidden treasures here. I will continue to keep this blog beyond our dwindling days in Korea, to wherever life takes us, so we will definitely be in contact. Thanks for following, and do let me know if I can ever help you in your travels. Be well! |
| 24th September 2009 liliram | so soon..... - From: Korean Blog-abration #2: Kpop & Superstar K 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. |
| 13th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | Pop Quiz! - From: Korean Blog-abration #1: No Rae Bang (Karaoke Rooms) on the panorama picture on the top of the blog... *** Name that song title and artist! |
| 9th September 2009 Dick Graphos | Coach Rubick - From: To Coach; All My Love, Bubba 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! |
| 7th September 2009 susan schott | Times have changed! - From: Onward... Hong Kong and Macau I enjoyed your descriptions of Hong Kong and Macau since I was there in 1972. It sounds so 2009, but some things have actually remained the same. I really want to go to Vietnam after all your incredible writing and description. I continue to be extremely impressed with the very talented descriptive writing you put out and please say hi to Cassie from Susan and Jim! |
| 6th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | - From: I never thought I'd say, hear, witness, or go through... Upon entering the Norae bong, two fists in the air... "This is the dream!" |
| 5th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | Macau - From: Onward... Hong Kong and Macau Thanks so much, I was under the impression is hadn't changed over, yet. I'll switch that in the post, right away. |
| 4th September 2009 samson | - From: Onward... Hong Kong and Macau macau is no longer a Portugal colony, but is a part of china, like HK |
| 4th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | - From: I never thought I'd say, hear, witness, or go through... As seen on the back of a t-shirt- "Mickey Mouse is a natural leader. He is the smartest of all his followers." |
| 4th September 2009 joncasssouthkorea | - From: I never thought I'd say, hear, witness, or go through... "You know what you're eating there, right? That there's a pig spine." |
| 27th August 2009 joncasssouthkorea | panorama - From: Sapa - rific! The two girls in the large panorama picture are actually weaving the strands they've prepared in order to make the cloth for their clothes. The girl on the right has a ball of it starting on her hand. As they walk and talk with the tourists, they are constantly weaving the string on their hands to make a ball of yarn(ish) to take back to the village and make the cloth... then woven into cloth, then dyed, then made into clothes, then details are added and then finished. whew... |
| 12th August 2009 Jon | One more... - From: I never thought I'd say, hear, witness, or go through... As seen on Cassie's STUDENTS t-shirt- "Porn Happens" (no really, that's what it said!) |
| 7th August 2009 joncasssouthkorea | One more... - From: I never thought I'd say, hear, witness, or go through... As seen on CASSIE'S new t-shirt- "Let's be Humanism" |
| 6th August 2009 joncasssouthkorea | - From: Nakji: Kickin’ and Screamin’ Korean Cuisine Booooo! C'mon Sarah! |
| 6th August 2009 sarah | - From: Nakji: Kickin’ and Screamin’ Korean Cuisine I got my "gag" on. No way....no how!!!! |
| 15th July 2009 joncasssouthkorea | Thank you~ Thank you! - From: Boryeong Mud Festival: Living up to the Hype Susan- Thanks so much for the comment. I really glad you are enjoying the blog and articles. It's great to share with everyone not in the position we are. It reminds me, I was just talking to a Korean the other day about the whole ESL phenomenon in Korea. I think an 'unwritten' responsibility of us here is to be ambasadors, both of America (to familiarize and teach about western culture) and also of a more closed off Korea (sharing our experiences and the culture back home). I am fortunate enough to be able to do this through writing. Please share the blog with anyone you like! Did you attend the Folk Fest last weekend? Heard it was incredible! |
| 14th July 2009 Susan Schott | Another impressive article! - From: Boryeong Mud Festival: Living up to the Hype You are an incredible writer with lots of insight and detail into what is acctually going on in Korea. since I almost applied for a TESL job there last fall I have been a faithful reader. I am a sister of Cassie'client Jimmy. Last weekend in butte I was visiting with the parents of Sally Thompson who is also in Korea and I would love to hook her up with you two and your blog! It''s so good! |
| 14th June 2009 ritchie | boracay - From: Boracay; White Sands, Scuba Diving, Sunsets, and Sweat Stroke boracay is the best! glad u liked it... :) |
| 14th June 2009 ritchie | pix - From: Takin' it to the Streets i like your pix in the olympic stadium! great! |
| 7th May 2009 An | one question for living. - From: Beijing, We’re Ready for Ya! Hi, I'll be the guide for a US girl to go around Beijing. I'm wondering where to live. Can you tell me where exactly where ‘Downtown Backpackers Hostel’ is? And what's the expense? Thanks. |
| 28th April 2009 tess marie | - From: Boracay; Our Introduction to Paradise Nice to come there at Boracay You can visit also www.boracaytravel.ph Good day!^_^ |
| 28th April 2009 kriztin | - From: Boracay; White Sands, Scuba Diving, Sunsets, and Sweat Stroke Boracay the best place to have an adventure and vation with relaxing atmosphere.For more details about boracay visit travelboracay.com.ph |
| 28th April 2009 kriztin | - From: Boracay; White Sands, Scuba Diving, Sunsets, and Sweat Stroke Its the best place for fun and adventure. For more details about boracay visit travelboracay.ph |
| 28th April 2009 abhe | Love it - From: Boracay; Our Introduction to Paradise Nice shot. Bora is really great. boracayphilippines.com.ph |
| 4th April 2009 Dorn | Wow - From: Staring Down the Enemy Wow, that sounds like an incredible trip. |
| 11th March 2009 Andrew Dunkle | Link Exchange - From: Mounds and Mraz and Motels… Oh My! Hi! My name is Andrew Dunkle and I wanted to quickly say that I enjoyed reading your blog, you really have a wonderful site setup here. I am contacting you in regards to a link exchange. I represent Reach To Teach, a recruiting company that provides job placement services for English teachers across Asia. I enjoyed your blog and I think that other people who are interested in living in Korea but what to learn more would like it too. Please come by and explore our site at www.reachtoteachrecruiting.com. You can contact me directly at andrew@reachtoteachrecruiting.com Thanks and happy blogging! Andrew Dunkle Reach To Teach |
| 25th February 2009 Marc | Sounds like... - From: Welcome Home A severe case of post-vacation blues...No worries, the other 7000 islands await. |
| 13th February 2009 liliram | Great pictures, great blog! - From: Boracay; White Sands, Scuba Diving, Sunsets, and Sweat Stroke Sorry about the sweat stroke, but I think you and Cass enjoyed the rest of your holiday. Been to that island many times (yet never blogged about it) including one time we were stranded because of a storm. No boats coming or going out of the island. But we were happily stranded.....made the most of our time, enjoyed the sugar-fine sands, even the washed out sandcastles. Your blog is so full of excitement. All the details paint a very exciting island adventure. I'm glad you had a wonderful time. |
| 5th February 2009 Deb H. | - From: Boracay; Our Introduction to Paradise I am soooo jealous, though living life vicariously through you right now. Though is has hit 50 this week in Bozeman!! Deb |
| 5th February 2009 toby | - From: Boracay; Our Introduction to Paradise great blog! in case you haven't realized it, pictures don't do boracay justice; there's nothing like seeing it with your own eyes. keep enjoying it! |
| 4th February 2009 Marc | Paradise Found - From: Boracay; Our Introduction to Paradise Damn, a perfect description of paradise! I better head back there soon! What a fantastic blog!!! |
| 3rd February 2009 Marc | Galloping down a volcano.. - From: Thrilla in Manila: #2 That wasn't an easy feat! But it was worth it, yeah? |
| 23rd January 2009 JBinns | - From: To Coach; All My Love, Bubba Big Boy, You are on point. He was bigger than life. He didn't coach us to be great football players. He coached us to be great men. Heaven just got a little bit stronger. Binns |
| 12th January 2009 Debbie (H.I.) | Happy New Year - From: The Waiting Game Happy New Year to you both!!! It looks like the cold weather you are having is the same we are having. Have a good time in the Phillippines! Deb |
| 19th December 2008 Todd | Nothing short of MAGICAL - From: "All You Need To Know" written and sung by Wick Song Sing Nim Wick, I LOVE IT!!! YESSSSSSS! You are the shit to write and then sing a sizzitee-sizzong in Korean boyeeee!!! Can't wait to show Alyssa this - she gowanna EAT IT UP. We need to make song creation and posting a regular occurrence - this song is dynamite baby: "Soju cheers please, you will need a bathroom" may be the greatest lyric of ALL TIME!!!! I'll be posting my new one for you soooooon (I need to change my intro that predicted a Panther victory last weekend)...it's only covers for this guy, but soon enough I'll have the balls to make an original in Jon Wick fashion. This is by far the greatest single act of creativity and Koreanness I've ever seen with my own eyes and it warms my heart THANK YOU MY BRUTHA!!!! |
| 2nd December 2008 jon_hansen | Hey! - From: By Popular Demand... Cashy! Hey Jon and Cassy, Looking forward to following your travel blog. I was sharing it with two of my co-workers today--Seung Min and Dong Il--who are both from Seoul. They recognize a lot of the places--except for the penis sculpture--in your pics and are glad to see some images from home. I will be sure to get some recommendations from them for places to go and see and will pass them along. Hope all is well! Jon |
| 1st December 2008 Dad | Hello Cashy - From: By Popular Demand... Cashy! Hey Doll face, loved the blog, way to step it up. You look great in your orange coat. I want some kimchi. Love ya Dad |
| 10th November 2008 Debbie H. | If only! - From: Southern Hospitality Cassie, Love the blog journals and can't wait to read each one. We are sharing in the office because your world sounds so much more interesting than our world of PSP's! We just have to read them in 15 minute increments!! Keep on blogging! I am using my last initital because I noticed there is another Debbie writing in. Debbie H. |
| 7th November 2008 dannys | great blog - From: Southern Hospitality southern hospitality!! I feel that too |
| 6th November 2008 Natarsha N. Wright | Wow! - From: Southern Hospitality What a great time to be in Seoul! Nice article. |
| 5th November 2008 sue Johnson | What do you mean? - From: Week One In The Books! What do you mean, "You always get the crazy principals?" haha |
| 1st November 2008 Brian Hagman | - From: A Much Needed Wednesday Wicker- Looks like you and Cassie are enjoying yourselves. I'm sure the food and the culture have taken some time getting use to but it seems like you are making the most of it. Nice work with the blog. Keep up with the hard work! Hags |
| 23rd October 2008 Laurel | Hi, I'm James' friend - From: 1..2..3… Everyone say “Kimchi!” Hi Jon, you don't know me, but I know a bit about you as I worked with your brother James at Hillfield. The story of how I ended up on this travelblog site is sort of long and this comment space is short, so we'll save it for another time. Anyways, I taught in Hong Kong for four years, three of those at a Korean school and I had to laugh at your blog entries...I have many similar experiences! From a drunk (normally very serious) director who sang karaoke duets with a plant, to the as yet to be determined dishes in the cafeteria, to the Korean barbeque dinners where at least one teacher fell ill afterwards, to the parents who bowed everytime they saw me, and the students who were the most respectful and disciplined I had ever taught! They were better at math than me (which isn't that difficult, I admit, but still...) So, I wanted to tell you guys that I absolutely LOVED traveling in Asia...there are so many cool, interesting adventures to be had there. If you ever want some info on some great spots, or if you'd like some connections with people over there (all legite, honest!) give me a shout. My email is : Leaf_70@hotmail.com Cheers (I can't remember how to say bye in Korean...the standard English one will have to do) Laurel :) |
| 21st October 2008 Judy Gilbert | Hey! - From: 1..2..3… Everyone say “Kimchi!” I think I'm finally figuring out this blog thing!! It is so good to hear about your wonderful adventure! Both of you take care and email when you can. I sent a private message, too. Love both of you! Love, Judy |
| 19th October 2008 Debbie | Missing U - From: Week One In The Books! Cassie, I'm glad that you and Jon are doing Blogs. It's interesting to follow on what you've been doing. We miss you terribly! I realize this is a chance of a lifetime for you. What a grand experience for both you and Jon. Keep up with the info. We all enjoy and appreciate it. Take care, Debbie |
| 19th October 2008 Molly & Gayle | hey guys! - From: Weekend of Discovery… and Random Korea Jon! It's so good to read your blog and see how everything is going for you in Korea. It looks like you both are having a great time! keep up with the pictures and amazing blog entries! |
| 15th October 2008 Lacy | I love you guys! - From: Week One In The Books! I'm so excited for you two! Things sound great with you guys! And how much did Renata love Jon(no H)!? So fun that she finally got to meet him:) Lynny really is dropping the ball on that one- Anyway you guys look great and I can't wait to hear more of your crazy adventures! I agree with Kerry - setting up this blog was a fantastic idea for the rest of us that love you and are constantly wondering what you two are experiencing;) Nice to hear from you! Love you! xoxo Lacy. PS I told lynn about Todd, her and I coming to visit! I just need to clue in Todd- but I'm sure he'll be game - We love Todd! |
| 15th October 2008 Dorn | - From: Weekend of Discovery… and Random Korea Sounds awesome!! |
| 11th October 2008 Weights | Right on. - From: Week One In The Books! Hey Jon, good Idea with the blog site, remember your only important job is to take care of cassie. Glad you two made it alright, and are starting the next phase of your adventure. Can't wait to read more entry's, and see some photos. Give Renata and Cassie a big Montana hug for me. Love you guy's Kerry |
