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| 9th October 2009 Ashley | - From: Auschwitz Can we spend the night there? How was it, did you feel like there was people watching you? Please write me back I would like to find and read more about it |
| 12th January 2009 Mom | - From: Afterthoughts. I think the changes you have noticed will last forever. Nothing will ever be quite the same and change is a good thing. Wonder where you will go for your next adventure? Glad to have you home, though. |
| 25th August 2008 Draco, Merlin, Pappy, Simba, Doodles | - From: LAST DAYYYYYYY WE are ready for you to come home! We will sit for hours while you tell us of your adventures and show us thousands of pictures, we promise. |
| 24th August 2008 sherry | - From: A few more for the road... The quite man is Randy's FAVORITE movie-you guys will have to see it. We are really going to try and take that tour so that he can drag me accross that same countryside! See you soon! |
| 24th August 2008 Mom | ahhh - From: A few more for the road... So you got to visit the magical land of the fairies. That is the part of Ireland that I want to see some day. Hope your photos do it justice. I know The Quiet Man well and can see the landscape in my mind. Very, very pretty. Hope Ian got a photo of you and the pony. Keep enjoying your adventure. Love you ..... |
| 24th August 2008 Sheryl | Cool Ireland - From: A few more for the road... I wanna go, I wanna go. Sounds beautiful. The Quiet Man movie is my favorite John Wayne movie. You should rent it. Can't wait to see you when you get back. |
| 24th August 2008 Sheryl | Happy Birthday - From: J'adore Paris!! Happy Birthday. Sorry it is belated but this is the first time I've been near a computer in several days. Love ya. |
| 22nd August 2008 Linda | Happy Belated Birthday! - From: Holy Shamrocks, we're in Ireland!! Hi Katie and Ian, Happy Belated Birthday Katie!! What a fantastic way for you to have spent it in Paris. I am just getting caught up again with your blog. I have truly loved reading about all of the wonderful things you have experienced. Have a happy and safe trip home! Love, Linda |
| 21st August 2008 Uncle | The Geezers - From: Holy Shamrocks, we're in Ireland!! So ... you say you were 2 of maybe 5 people under the age of 45 on the pub crawl. What's THAT supposed to mean? You're not dissing people over 45, are you?!! Watch it, whippersnappers, or you'll feel the wrath of my cane and the ire of my breath! |
| 21st August 2008 anonymous | - From: Holy Shamrocks, we're in Ireland!! I love their accents, don't you?! |
| 20th August 2008 mom | - From: J'adore Paris!! happy birthday! what a wonderful and memorable way to spend your birthday! Love you lots! |
| 19th August 2008 Desiree | yay - From: J'adore Paris!! i'm so glad that you got to spend your birthday in paris! i know it was amazing to see the sights again, and i know that it was even better since you got to see it with your love. can't wait to see the two of you soon! |
| 18th August 2008 Mama | lucky - From: J'adore Paris!! What a memorable way to spend your birthday. BTW ... there is a large yellow box on our dining room table right now. Any ideas of what might be inside? Want me to look??? Just a little look??????? |
| 18th August 2008 enid | happy birthday - From: J'adore Paris!! what a wonderful way to spend your birthday,and where did you find such a great guy to spend it with maybe one day I will be so lucky. Big "G" |
| 16th August 2008 Sheryl | T-shirts & food - From: España, Ole! Just out of curiosity, were the T-shirts in english or spanish? LOL! Aside from the Tapas and no burritos the food should be wonderful in Spain. I can imagin how much more comfortable you would be in a country where you can actually understand what they are saying. How was the Flemenco Dancing? |
| 16th August 2008 Sheryl | Great Pictures - From: Photos!! Love, love, love the pictures. It's almost as good as actually being there. Not! LOL!!! But really, you look like you are having such a good time. The places you have been are simply beautiful. I can't wait to see more. Miss you. |
| 14th August 2008 Auntie Gail | Hi Kids! - From: Interesting I have only now read your travel blog - have been busy with work & family situations here - you'll be filled in later - and I haven't had time - so glad you have had such memorable experiences (good and bad shape us, don't you think?) Ian - you have the "GIFT" which you inherited from your Dad - I LOVE reading your stories with substance such as Auschwitz and the little boy!!! You should write books - I always told my brother that as well - you are both captivating when you set your minds to it. . . Katie - thank goodness you are good with content - that is why the dialog was effective - you give good content, Ian gives good character and color! :) I think you'll be back next week and until then I will pray you have safe travels back to us. . . Love you both very much, Auntie Gail |
| 14th August 2008 Mom and all ... | thank you - From: Photos!! THANK YOU so much for sending photos!!!!! I have missed seeing your smiling faces, and now in so many wonderful faraway places too. Keep on having fun!!! |
| 13th August 2008 kirsten | - From: Photos!! ooh. pretty pictures! |
| 12th August 2008 La Vegetariana | Tshirts - From: España, Ole! Hola, im also living in Spain...and can totally see where you´re coming from with the culture shock from the form of dress and crazy things on tshirts...i dont know how many times i have seen an over 60 year old wearing a tshirt saying sexy lady or hot mami and just wanted to crack up... |
| 12th August 2008 enid | forget the news - From: The mishaps and adventures of getting to Barcelona... enjoy what time you have left soon reality will set in,see you guys in a month can't wait love G |
| 12th August 2008 kirsten | - From: The mishaps and adventures of getting to Barcelona... Sounds like good times. |
| 10th August 2008 mom | - From: The mishaps and adventures of getting to Barcelona... That sounds horrible! I would of had a tantrum! Ian you can imagine how your dad would of reacted! Hopefully all will be perfect now for the rest of the trip. Let us know if you have a ride back from the airport. We love you, be safe. |
| 10th August 2008 Mom | Awwwwww - From: The mishaps and adventures of getting to Barcelona... Poor things .... I hope Barcelona is worth all the trouble you both have to go through to get there. Glad you had each other to lean on. And you will have quite story to tell. Miss you both. (Draco says something about "that's what you get for leaving me so long.") |
| 2nd August 2008 Blake and Dillon | Broke yet? - From: Firenze, Italia so i know you guys are running low on moolah so ill see you soon |
| 30th July 2008 Mom | awwww - From: Ciao! Katie, Katie, Katie ... kinda sorry to read about your perfect, romantic night in Venice. You have peaked at such a young age; no way to top that for romance ... downhill from here. |
| 25th July 2008 Mom | Buon divertimento - From: Bon Giorno! Glad to hear you are both back in Italy where you seem to be most comfortable. And a hotel for a change ... such a treat! Sounds like your little friend on the train made the travel a lot more enjoyable. But just what was his laugh like? Ian will have to demonstrate when you get back. Ti amo e ti perdere ! |
| 25th July 2008 Sheryl | Enjoy - From: Bon Giorno! Hello, Not much to say but I hope you have a really nice time in Venice. Also wanted you to know that I'm still reading your blogs. Love ya |
| 22nd July 2008 Linda | You are too cool!!! - From: A day trip for glasses. Hi Katie and Ian! Katie, you are too cool! How many people can say they crossed a country to retrieve glasses just in time before they were jacked???? What a great story. Thank you for making me laugh! Very cute! :-) I am glad you both are still having a great time. I love reading your blog. It makes me feel like I am on the trip with you. Take care! Love, Linda |
| 21st July 2008 mom | - From: There are no Kangaroos in Austria... Hi you two it sounds like you are still having a fabulous time. You haven't mentioned the food or weather lately. How has it been? Keep those updates coming, we love to read them. |
| 19th July 2008 Uncle | Meine Geburtstag - From: Last day of Austria You remembered! From half-way around the world, you remembered your dear Uncle's birthday. Thank you. Stay out of that Austrian jail and I'll consider that my present. Auf wiedersehen!!! |
| 19th July 2008 Merlin | hi - From: Last day of Austria WOW, it sounds expensive over there. A lot cheaper here especially living the way I do. I spent some time yesterday stalking Simba. I was having a lot of fun, he wasn't, and apparently neither was Grandma judging from the way she yelled at me. Sometimes she is no fun. But wanted to tell you that we all miss you (but me the most) and love you. |
| 18th July 2008 Uncle | Give regards to Mickey - From: There are no Kangaroos in Austria... Lilly wants to make sure you say hi to Mickey if/wehn you visit the Neuschwanstein Castle. Your Mom and I were debating whose castle is was -- I sad Sleeping Beauty, she said Snow White. So I asked Lilly to break the tie. She said Mickey Mouse lives there. Glad to hear that you're having such a good time!! |
| 17th July 2008 Mom | - From: A day trip for glasses. My dear doting daughter, I would not have killed you for losing your glasses. You have done FAR worse than that before and you are still alive, right? Glad you followed through, though, and found them. Well done !!! You called me today!!!!!!! You have no idea how I loved that and had a big goofy smile on my face in Wal Mart while I talked with you. Just made my week !! Love you and miss you. Keep writing the blogs, we are reading them even if we don't reply to them. |
| 16th July 2008 Sheryl | Very Cool!!! - From: Our day at a castle! It's always so cool to see someone you know in a place that you would never expect. Like in another (huge) continent. I'm glad to see you're still having such a great time. I've been telling my friend Jeff (you met him at my party) about your trip. Now he wants to do it. I think when you get back he will want to pick your brain for info. He's still young enough to pull it off. Sorry I haven't wrote/commented in a while. I took the kids camping for a few days. You can read all about it in my MySpace blog. When I have the time to write it. I've rambled enough. Luv ya, miss ya. |
| 15th July 2008 Mom | good!! - From: Our day at a castle! Thank you for making the comment that your knee feels better. Yes, I do worry, but less and less about that. I hope you took great photos of the castle for Lilly ... maybe even stick Cinderella in there for good measure. Amazing that you ran into your fellow classmate there. I bet she was stunned; who would have thought? Happy to hear you are still in love ... never doubted it. Weather is hot and muggy here. Guess it is finally summer. Keep having fun and make us feel like we are there too. LOVE you both!!!! |
| 11th July 2008 desiree skelton | - From: Pictures!!! i love reading your blogs. i liked the dialogue thing that the three of you had done, it makes it more fun! :P great pics as well, it looks beautiful over there. yes, our flights have changed so i'll contact you and kirsten with a huge e-mail describing the situation and a possible change that we might all have to agree upon. i might have to talk to colleen as well. <3 you guys, stay safe! |
| 10th July 2008 Becca | Strongbow! - From: Scotland! The alcoholic cider is called Strongbow, and I personally wasn't a fan, but it's my sister's favorite, so I'm glad you liked it! and do you KNOW what are in haggis? ...it's pretty gross. |
| 10th July 2008 The Lone Wolf | news - From: Auschwitz I, Dillon, am alive and well staying in a small hotel haha because all the hostel in paris are fully booked. I think its total bullshit but what can you do. i got the money fron aunt susie and i hope it will be enough for this very expensive city which i know like the back of my hand now. well time is literally money so love you all and hopefully i will be home soon have fun ian and kate and watch your pockets those guys are like ultimate ninjas |
| 10th July 2008 Linda | What an experience! - From: Auschwitz Hi Katie and Ian, I just had to respond to this. You both did an excellent job capturing your feelings about Auschwitz. I went to Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany and was very moved by the experience. One of the reasons I work in Public Health is because of my belief in social justice. I love the County of San Diego motto..."The noblest motive is the public good." Take care! Love, Linda |
| 10th July 2008 grandma | never again - From: Auschwitz my wonderful grandkids ,I am sad that you had to see that,we have a sane(sp) that we say in our faith "that never again)what we mean is that as long as there are young people like both of you who think like you do,you will help prevent that,by seeing that you will remember will never let that happen again.There are people who say we made all that up I don't think so,but enough of that but that away until you need to bring it out enjoy your wonderful trip I love you both Nona |
| 8th July 2008 Sheryl | Not so brave - From: Auschwitz Please share with Ian. I feel your sorrow. I am crying with you as I read both of your stories. I understand the importance of a place like this and the life altering conclusions. But I don't think I would be so brave to go there as you have. I am thankful that you have shared your experience with me. I too feel that there is so much more we can do to improve the human race and help others. Thank you. I love you. |
| 8th July 2008 Carol | Smiling - From: Pictures!!! Thank you so much for sending photos ... proof that you are having a wonderful time! Dro looks beautiful. Keep the pix coming. |
| 6th July 2008 Carol | - From: Poland! OMG, Katie, you guys have been incredibly busy !!! Was Verona ever on your itinerary or did you just luck out there? Bus, train, tram, plane and on foot ?? By now you both know how to get just about any place. Soak it all in, enjoy every moment, or at least most every moment. Fantastic. Still missing you ... the critters miss you too. Love ~ Mom |
| 6th July 2008 katenian | Well have tons of fun! - From: Safe in Dro! You will have to tell us if we should go there too. It is almost outside the US so i think i would do it. only kidding but please have tons of fun and tell my other mom not to worry too much about dillon getting gored or something because its just not worth it, itll teach him a lesson if you ask me! or just keep her drunk and having fun!!! love you all enjoy! |
| 6th July 2008 Carol | cows - From: Safe in Dro! Yes, but were they as cute as the Highland Coos, Katie?? Sounds like the family is taking very good care of all of you. Glad you are able to go out and see the countryside too and get a real feel for the area. Is the wine a local wine or can we buy it here too? Love you and miss you. |
| 5th July 2008 Sherry | Our turn! - From: Safe in Dro! Tomorrow the Fantastic Four will be off on our "little" trip to Florida. We will have access to your blog 'cause Randy's taking the lap top. We have suffered major vacation envy the past few weeks, and while our trip is nothing compared to yours, we are looking forward to it. Glad you'r still all having so much fun-hope it continues-we love you :) |
| 4th July 2008 Sheryl | WOW!!! - From: Safe in Dro! Can't wait to see those pics. I'm so glad you are enjoying yourselves. Luv ya. |
| 3rd July 2008 mom | - From: Safe in Dro! Boys, did you get the e-mails from us? they are important. Ian it's about registration and Dillon your return home. With the family were you able to explain who your grandma was? They'v met her before. Kate please have a glass of wine for me! Take care and love you lots. |
| 30th June 2008 Kirsten | - From: Heading to Italy soon. Katie, Rachel called and said something about the flight that we are all on being changed, so she said to check on it. You are the one that booked them right? not desi? Let me know what you want to do. |
