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| 16th February 2009 MOM--Sue | woohee - From: hola from la habana Sounds like you are having a good time. I was telling Gail re the leg hair and Jacob's day of sickness and she wants to know why these stories are part of your blogs. They just add to the adventures...and of course, Gail and I are all about the adventure. They must have some really weird phone system. I have tried to call several times and can't get thru. Will keep trying just so I can say, "I did it." Love ya! All is well here. MOM |
| 16th February 2009 Roberta | shortages - From: hola from la habana Sounds like there is no shortage of food/drink for tourist. The Tropicana Show sounds interesting. Nothing to compare to the weekend here, Marlie in surgery last night after wolfing down a sewing needle!!! She'll be fine, Amanda and Jeff in the poor house!!! details when you get home. Have a great time Sounds like you have the Drink and be Merry part down to a science. Love you all. |
| 13th February 2009 Aunt Bev | Lucky you!!! - From: OFF TO CUBAAA I hope you're having a wonderful time! I've been to Cuba 7 times, and of course loved it so much that we got married there. I want to see photos! xo Bev |
| 12th February 2009 Roberta | I'm Jealous!!!! - From: OFF TO CUBAAA One of these days we need to take a trip together. In the meantime I live vicariously thorugh you guys...Have a fabulous time and stay safe. |
| 12th February 2009 C Newberry | you've got the travel bug now too! - From: OFF TO CUBAAA Hola amigos We've have never been a Cuba but both your cousins Pierre & Rachele & ses familias have. Rachele & Wahid do the resort thing & are going to Dom Republic this year wheras Pierre usually books a cheap flight then uses the B & B system . But with the uncertainty of a new job P & B will be staying home this year. I'm sure you quatros will all have a great time together. I wish you mucho calor & playas merveillosas Adios amigos, Tia Carolina |
| 12th February 2009 MOM--Sue | you are too lucky!! - From: OFF TO CUBAAA We were celebrating your birthday too Chris. And now the girls get their Valentine's Day presents early. I am jealous...but I also know this was a perfect opportunity that might not come along again in a 100 years. Seize the Day, Night, Day, Night etc etc!! It will look good on all of you. And don't forget: shirts, sunblock and sun hats. Love MOM |
| 12th February 2009 Katie | Pack me too..... - From: OFF TO CUBAAA I, too am very jealous of all this travel you two are doing! Wish I had the time, and money would be nice too. If you EVER go to Australia PLEASE let me know. That is ONE place I would die to go too. Safe travels you two! PS I wasn't sure what you were getting at when you started to talk about Bridezilla and going to Cuba...I got excited for a second that you two were going to do something sneaky sneaky while you were gone.... LOL xo |
| 12th February 2009 Aunt Jan and Uncle Dave | We;ve missed your adventures - From: OFF TO CUBAAA Dear Chris and Meg, we are wairing to hear about your new adventures. Love Aunt Jan |
| 11th February 2009 Heather | - From: OFF TO CUBAAA OH-MY-GOD! I'm jealous...oh, so very jealous. Not of the swimsuit part though. My body is not ready-now and forever-for public viewing. Have fun! |
| 18th December 2008 Roberta | Callin me Home - From: bonnie in scotland Reading the tales of Scotland takes me back to my childhood, a grandfather who never lost his Scottich Accent. Being referred to as "wee", and nobody refers to me as "wee" anymore. I hear the pipes playing in my head and being told I couldn't listen to Harry Lauder's music because my Grama thought it was too off couor for a child. "THe mucking of Jordie's byre" translated as shovelling out of the cow shed. Too off color...go figure!!!! YOu make me know that I will go someday! Lokking forward to seeing you soon. Roberta |
| 16th December 2008 C Newberry | Good story - From: bonnie in scotland I enjoyed your travel blog & photos- very funny Meg-. It was nice to see you youngsters having such fun. I wish you all a good Christmas holiday when you get back home. Next trip come up to Montreal & bring mom Sue too. Love Aunt Carole |
| 15th December 2008 MOM--Sue | Bonnie, bonnie babes - From: bonnie in scotland When I called your Holiday Inn Express last night and heard the Scottish brogue, I could feel my own come alive. I think it must be passed down thru the genes because my mother, Winifred Malloy, came to Canada when she was just a wee bonnie lass. But after years of listening to the elders of the family, it is really neat to hear something that resonates in your heart. It is like you are home again. So, I told you I should have been there to translate. I "get" it. I miss you both and look forward to seeing you later this week. And sharing more stories and pictures. |
| 14th December 2008 MOM RAMORE | - From: Long car rides and Hamish HI, LOVE THE NEW PICTURES, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON FRIDAY, LOVE MOM |
| 14th December 2008 Bon | lil' leprachauns - From: Long car rides and Hamish You guys look like two lil' leprachauns in your green jackets. So happy to hear all your blogs and see all your pics. I L-O-V-E - Love it !!! Bon Bon PS Lost 4 is out on DVD. Do they get off the damn island? Don't tell me. I don't want to know. |
| 13th December 2008 MOM--Sue | Back to our roots - From: Long car rides and Hamish Chris' maternal grandmother was from Lochgelly in Scotland...so he made the trip there for me. He says there are very few Malloys there and Conway seems to be a name like Smith here. While a picture is worth a 1000 words, we still enjoy all the Meggy-blogs or Chrissy-blogs...so we all await further words. Love ya!! |
| 8th December 2008 MOM--Sue | Get a bed somewhere!! - From: time for some holidayin' OK, I do believe in "free"...but when it means you can't sleep properly, then you can't adventure properly...so if one of you has to rent a bed elsewhere, do so!! Not worth spending these last 2 weeks of your holiday tired and sore...of course, this is the old decrepit mother speaking. Glad to know we are connected again. Love ya!! MOM |
| 8th December 2008 Roberta | you're in my homeland - From: time for some holidayin' HI Guys. My grandfather emigrated from Edinburgh and it is the one place I"ll see in my life. He never lsot his scottish accent and I was always the "wee baron". I'll be interested to get site seeing info from you at New Years. You should be knee deep in scottish short bread, empire cookies and apple charlottes at this time of the year. He was a baker so I'm up scottish Christmas treats and so is my current pant size. Enjoy and we'll be seeing you soon. Roberta |
| 8th December 2008 MOM--Sue | You are still alive? - From: Pictures from London So how come now that you are in an English speaking country, we haven't heard from you...several times everyday I check my email to see if you have posted any more news. So I am really glad to see these newest pics because it must mean you are OK. Oh, Chris, I knew Stonehenge would be good...the pics are great, now tell us about it. Starting to really miss you!! Love ya! |
| 4th December 2008 Carole Newberry | Cheerio Chris & Megl - From: "Tis but a flesh wound" Well we ourselves just got back to Montreal from California. We were last in London a few yrs ago & aways find something interesting to do there. If you get to Lochgelly,Scotland try to visit the museum & see if they have any record of the "Muldoon Twisters" band. Chris' gr grandpa John Malloy & bro Patrick were members circa 1910. |
| 4th December 2008 mom ramore | - From: "Tis but a flesh wound" sounds like a great experience at the play. hope you both have a great day celebrating megger's birthday. hopefully talk to you sometime today. lots of love mom |
| 4th December 2008 Dad | Hearalot of Spamalot - From: "Tis but a flesh wound" I am looking forward(?) to an evening of spamalot duets to counterbalance all the Christmas carols over the Holiday season. Cheerio Dad |
| 4th December 2008 MOM--Sue | Oh how lucky you are - From: "Tis but a flesh wound" Oh, how lucky you are, the two of you there, if you won't eat pork, why is Spamalot on your fork?? Hope there are many, many more round tables in your future!! Love MOM--the Sault Sue one. |
| 4th December 2008 Bon Bon | Cram-a-lot-spam-alot- - From: "Tis but a flesh wound" Good blog Chris, You guys are so newsy. Thanks for the play by play. You know I l- o- v- e- LOVE IT!!!!!!! Your one and only, Bon Bon, the British Muffin Lady |
| 3rd December 2008 MOM--Sue | So go to hear from you - From: merci beacoup monsieur trolley I can hardly believe you are at least a whole ocean away when our modern times allow us to converse so easily on the phone. I had a better line with you than I did earlier in the day with a guy just south of Sault MI. I still have time to pack and pick Bobby up on the way to the airport if you need 2 older ladies to help you get around Scotland. I know Bobby might not drive but I would be game, Meg!! Glad to know you are safe and sound...and now can converse with all the natives and read the menus again...even if you did end up in an Indian restaurant 2 days in a row. What about fish and chips or bangers and mash? Not vegan fare but Chris you could give it a try. Love ya!! |
| 3rd December 2008 Jannette and David Mitchell | I'm so sad - From: merci beacoup monsieur trolley Hi guys, I'm so sad you are not in mainland Europe anymore. We have not been to the British Ilse so we will not be able to be walking with you. So you will have to continue to be so dicriptive so we will know where we are when we get there. Have a great time in England. Love Aunt Jan |
| 3rd December 2008 Helene Rouse | Amazing adventure - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas Hope you are having a wonderful time-well you are, it shows. It will change you forever and you will always treasure doing this, despite the bad days. I am a friend from your babyhood Chris,a sweetie you sure were. Will follow your journey with memories of my similar one I took after school. Should have dragged your Mom.Funny how life gets busy and tangled up, so when you get the chance-GO. Hurrah for both of you! |
| 2nd December 2008 Dad | Use an accent - From: merci beacoup monsieur trolley So, when you are being a goofy, lost tourist like that, do us a favour and practise your accents; Italian, German, American, British, Australian, Yugoslavian, anything but Canadian. It sounds like a fun day of wandering. My thanks to the trolley monsieur. Love Dad |
| 1st December 2008 Roberta | It's winter - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER I'm sitting at my desk with the first real blizzard of winter happening here. I keep gazing at the photo of the Mona Lisa and I can drift away for awhile. You're really giving me the travel bug. In the meantime I just keep travelling with you. See you guys soon. Roberta |
| 1st December 2008 Dad | The tour - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER Hi Guys Thanks for the great written and pictoral tour. The Louvre looks very cool. It sounds like my kind of touring, with very regular dining stops. I know that neither of you would miss trying escargot in Paris, so let me know what you think of them when you have them. Love Dad |
| 1st December 2008 SnowDay-Sue | - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER Lovely description Chris. Hope you and the girls are having a good time. How could you not?? We are enjoying a snow day here in Callander. Oh yes, and a laundry day too. |
| 1st December 2008 Bobby Haworth | your poor feet. - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER Hi Meg and Chris, I'm Bobby a friend of Mom Sue's and I'm glad your having such a great time but by the time you get to England and Scotland you will definitely be too tired to carry your own bags and since there are two of you I would be glad to escort Mom Sue over and help carry those bags. I already have my passport just say the word and MOM's on a Mission will arrive. LOL Enjoy your trip, I've enjoyed reading about it. Bobby |
| 1st December 2008 MOM--Sue | Once again I tell you... - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER ...I could have come and carried your bags. I am so very jealous. I think that while Meg may have had a previous life in Italy, yours was in France, Chris. You just seem so comfortable with the language and the art. And can you believe it that here at 10 pm in Sault Ste. Marie and feeling lonely, the only one of "my kids" I could talk to was Meg in France. I was determined to reach out and talk to someone and it was really quite easy...so glad that there was someone at the hostel who picked up the phone this time. So if you need me to come to Scotland and help out in any way, just say the word...I will be there. Love ya!! |
| 1st December 2008 Jannette and David Mitchell | we took a picture of Mona Lisa - From: Da LOOOOOOV-VER Dear Meg and Chris, when we were there many moons ago we took a picture of the Mona Lisa but we could not use a flash. The pctures are great and I agree the elevator was quite clautrophobic at the Eifel Tower! We loved Europe! Love Aunt Jan |
| 29th November 2008 mary ann | The Best - From: pictures from salzburg to paris I have read every blog..you two are the best tour guides ever..I'm trying not to be envious ..looks like you're having the times of your lives..thanks for letting me be a small part..its been a real joy !!! |
| 29th November 2008 Carole N | Gaie Paris! - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Salut les jeunes. It's nice to see more pix. Looks like Paris agrees with you both. A la prochaine!.Tante Carole |
| 29th November 2008 Sad Callander Sue | - From: pictures from salzburg to paris I heart the poor bear Pedro. Not heat, heart! |
| 29th November 2008 CallanderSue | - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Sweet pictures. You all look like you're having fun. Again, try to behave. xoxoxo |
| 29th November 2008 Bon | Le Bon Bon - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Oh how I loved the picture of Le Bon Bon. Thank you Lady M. All the pics are really great !!! The Eiffel Tower, Pedro, the Pigeons and Paris. Better than postcards, they are truly wonderful!! I L-O-V-E, love it all. Love Yah, LE BON BON |
| 29th November 2008 Roberta | Tim's - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Now that I've seen the pictures in the coffee, my morning Tim's will never be the same!!! I was thinking of you this evening while I was out in a Sault blizzard...happy to see that you are not without snow. It would probably be easier to take if I was touring through it with you. the pictures are fabulous, I love how happy you both look. |
| 29th November 2008 Jacob | Nice Pics - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Hi Meg and Chris Looks like you guys are having a great time. I have read all the blogs and am looking forward to the next one for sure. Jake and Barb |
| 29th November 2008 Margie | ahahahahahaha - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... Love it, you really can tell a tale Dear Meggers. What a day to remember!! You really know how to make the most of something, keep having fun! |
| 29th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Amazing!! - From: pictures from salzburg to paris Oh, how amazing. Chris, exactly what is it that interests you about those pigeons?? a childhood dream or memory?? Or remembering me singing "Feed the Birds" from Mary Poppins. Love ya! |
| 28th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Oh, I am so, so jealous?? - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas So when do I get a chance to go to Europe with you? I am oh so jealous of your youth, your health, your adventure!! These pics are the best. But they make me want to be there. I can see a few that will adorn my walls for sure. Missed your call at about noon here, I think. Must be dinner time for you at Arc de Triomphe. And in case it isn't in your guide books here is what it is all about. Will you follow the L'Axe historique?? ............The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris, France that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Place de l'Étoile. It is at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The triumphal arch honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I. The Arc is the linchpin of the historic axis (L'Axe historique) — a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which goes from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace to the outskirts of Paris. The monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted heroically nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors in chain mail and set the tone for public monuments, with triumphant nationalistic messages, until World War I. The monument stands 49.5 metres (162 ft) in height, 45 metres (148 ft) wide and 22 meters (72 ft) deep. It is the second largest triumphal arch in existence. Its design was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. The Arc de Triomphe is so colossal that three weeks after the Paris victory parade in 1919, marking the end of hostilities in World War I, Charles Godefroy flew his Nieuport biplane through it, with the event captured in a newsreel. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumphal_arch for info re other triumphal arches, including 4 in Canada. |
| 28th November 2008 Heather | - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas HAHAHAHAHAHA. SOOOOO vera vera jealous of dancing in the garden!! Enjoy todays adventure. |
| 28th November 2008 Lauren | Love the pictures! - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas I love love love all the pictures... It is sooo cool to see the pictures from The Sound of Music. I started singing to myself as I looked through them! I was there with you in spirit, singing and running all the way! |
| 28th November 2008 MOM | - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas LOVED YOUR PICTURES, BETH AND YOU APPEAR TO BE PART OF THE HOMELAND, HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT TIME IN PARIS, THANKS AGAIN TO CHRIS FOR ALL THE SPOILING HE IS DOING OF MY 2 GIRLS. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING AND HEARING MORE. LOVE THE COLD WINTERY RAMORE'S. MOON SAYS HI |
| 28th November 2008 Carole N | Quelles Belles Photos - From: maybe peeeeeek-chas Bonjour les jeunes Les photos sont tres bonnes! Hereux de voir que Chris est en plein forme! Very nice to see you guys having such a great time. Tante Carole |
| 28th November 2008 NightShiftSusie | - From: sorry no pictures (really) Greetings and Salutations from the Great White North. It really is a winter wonderland here in Callander. I had great fun working with you Ma last night as she worked her 20 hour shift. Holy crap, but she did very well, and last I heard she was going to be hot tubing and snuggling with somebody. Sounds great out in Nosbongsing. I heard you are having a visitor while in Paris. What excitement will the two of you get up to now? Hope you are behaving yourselves or at least trying. Looking forward to seeing pictures soon. Bon oui. |
| 27th November 2008 Carole N | Vive la vie a Paris! - From: sorry no pictures (really) Bonjour les grands voyageurs Christophe & Maigret! I hope you are enjoying this beautiful city and enjoying la "nourriture francaise" . The French know all about great food & " les croissants & patisseries" are too die for! Amusez-vous Tante Carole |
| 27th November 2008 MOM | - From: Bear pits, toblerone and army knives hi just a quick note, looking forward to pictures i am in my 18th hour of work and am fading fast, take care talk to you soon. |
| 27th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Chocolate is a food group - From: sorry no pictures (really) As Aunt Jan has indicated, chocolate is a food group in the Wilkins family and you didn't tell us about any chocolate experiences. Looking forward to seeing you in Paris. Love you!! MOM--Sue Wilkins |
| 26th November 2008 Sue and Scott and Daisy | Bear Heat. - From: i´m not that way with pedro Bear Heat. Teeheehhee. You are a funny girl Meg. We are all nice and cozy at home today, having a snowday. Scott waited outside in the blizzard for about 20 minutes before he realized the bus wasn't coming this morning, in his sweatshirt and runners of course Left the brand new coat in the closet. Typical teenager!! Love reading your blog. Is it really a vacation, because you seem so busy. Sue and Scott and Daisy. |
| 26th November 2008 Jannette and David | Swiss chocolate yummy! - From: i´m not that way with pedro I,m with everyone else, fill up on Swiss chocolate if everthing else is too expensive. Remember chocolate is a food group in the Wilkins family! Love Aunt Jan |
| 26th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Berne Burns?? - From: siestas...not all they´re cracked up to be Good to talk to you tonight, Chris. You can go back in a few years and see that Pedro is OK in his new surroundings. After Austria and Italy, you both need a good rest before you go on to Paris and the British Isles. So take time to refuel...I know with the price of food you might not be able to do it that way but get some good Swiss chocolate and enjoy. |
| 26th November 2008 Barb and Sue/Callander/nosbonigsing Cougars | - From: siestas...not all they´re cracked up to be Your parents just had a lovely dinner with us and your Mom tried to make conversation with Scott. Difficult at the least. The "tender bear heat: that you felt was kind of creepy for your Mom and I. Be good and bring us home some good Swiss chocolate, bye for now |
| 24th November 2008 Callander SueAllen | - From: Bear pits, toblerone and army knives I loved your description yesterday of your adventure. I bet you were both very entertaining. Where was Chris with all the singing.? Our neighbours' granddaughter is in the Sound of Music in Toronto right now, the Andrew Lloyd Webber production. What an opportunity for her. She is playing the second oldest daughter, Britta, I think. Say hi to Bethie from us. Look forward to seeing you at Christmas and hearing more about your adventures. Sue |
| 24th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Ah yes, tobelerone - From: Bear pits, toblerone and army knives don't forget one for me!! Love MOM |
| 24th November 2008 Carole N | Bern & the bears - From: Bear pits, toblerone and army knives Guten Tag jungen We visited the bears In Bern in another era with our kids Paul, Rachel & Pierre. I was amazed at how the bears had learned to peel an orange before eating them. Yes the mtns are amazing. We went to the top of the Jungfau when we lived in Switzerland many yrs ago. Auf wiedersehen Aunt Carole |
| 24th November 2008 Carole N | Greetings from sunny LA - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... Guten tag jungen It was nice to see that Chris came back to give us some personal news. Beth , wow, I feel that your Sound of Music tour with your sister was the highlight of your trip & the show you girls presented made it a pretty fun tour for all judging from the positive comments you got. Currently we are enjoying our visit with grand-kids Ben 14 & Cara, 12 & their parents Paul & Eileen. We had a fantastic view of the surrounding area hills from a walking trail we did with the 2 grand-dogs. No singing though!Ben is in a hockey tournament so American Thanksgiving is going to be spent at the arena. |
| 23rd November 2008 Blazing BListers | Something I found today - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... OK< I am going to beat you guys to the punch today by sending you a quote I found along the way. Maybe you even sent it to me...Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. - Orison Swett Marden. Go for it!! |
| 23rd November 2008 anonymous | Edelweiss - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... I was singing myself as I read this blog... Edelweiss, Edelweiss Every morning you greet me Small and white, clean and bright You look happy to meet me Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever Edelweiss, Edelweiss Bless my homeland forever Edelweiss symbolzes courage, truth and hope in our tumultuous world. Besides nursery rhymes, this is probably the only song I know the words to as Jacob and Chris can attest. So glad that you dissed the Chris and found your Sistah!! I would have done the same. So sing Edelweiss for me...and make sure you plan to visit Oxford when you go to England. These are "Found Friends"--people you are destined to meet when you take a journey and people who only add to your Excellent Adventure. Love MOM--Sue |
| 22nd November 2008 Bill Ramore | Chris - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... The "Sound of Music" day sounds wonderful, although knowing the quiet nature of my daughters, I suspect it was very loud. Just a comment for Chris, having I hope, survived the day, "Lesser men would crumble." Love Dad |
| 22nd November 2008 mom of moon | - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... i wish i was there with you and bethie, maria etc. had a great time reading the update. hopefully chris isn't ready to leave you two behind some hill that sings. love mom |
| 22nd November 2008 Heather | - From: let´s start at the very beginning. a very good place to start... OMIGOD. I'm so very jealous of the singing. When I read this I teared up a bit. Seriously. You and your sister have such a fantastic bond...and you're such a positive person...I'm so happy you got to see Beth and have fun with her. And I'm grateful you're in my life...if only by travelblog and emails. Have fun today. xo |
| 22nd November 2008 MOM--Sue | Just humming along... - From: Our austrian adventure ...with Meg as she sings the Sound of Music. Good to talk to you today, Chris, and to know you are finally starting to feel more human again...remember being human is having a whole array of feelings so you are allowed. Gee, when we drove along, we usually talked so did you miss out on some culture?? Meg found her previous self in Italy, maybe Austria holds some poignant memories for you Chris. Love you!! And yes, with all the MOMs and Sues, it is good we are identifying ourselves. |
| 21st November 2008 Callander Sue Allen | - From: Our austrian adventure I bet I'm not the only singing....the hills are alive with the sound of music....... Wait until the sisters get together and then the fun will start again. I saw Barb last night, out shopping for Moonie for Christmas. Not only did Christmas throw up all over the Ramore house, but the dog got some too!! Look forward to seeing more pictures. Hope you are feeling better Chris and Meg is taking good care of you. Sue from Callander(not to be confused with MomSue.) |
| 20th November 2008 Sue Allen | so exciting - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia Hey you two. Sounds like you are having a great time there. Your Mom did mention that you had a blog, but she didn't know the address or perhaps didn't want to tell me. She can get all like that. Enjoyed reading about your adventures. Have a great time where the hills are alive with music. Give your sista a big Callander hug and kiss and sing really loud and make me proud. |
| 20th November 2008 Roberta | Hope Chris is on the mend - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia You'll never look at Canadian health care the same again I'm sure. Hope Chris is on the mend...If not he can rest up while you are out yodelling in the hills. SNow arrived here yesterday, it is oficially winter. |
| 20th November 2008 Auntie Judy | Hello from Winterpeg - From: i ate too much pasta, i think i may sink venice Hi Meg and Chris.Sounds like you're both having a blast. Meg your an amazing storyteller and I'm throughly enjoying your European adventure through your eyes.I'm having flashbacks from my trip way back in 1982.Greetings Chris, I'm Meg's other beautiful Aunt from Winnipeg. Look forward to meeting you some day.Have a good sleep as Germany awaits. Enjoy tomorrow. Uncle Ralph, Neil and Drew say Chow |
| 20th November 2008 MOM--Sue | So glad to hear Chris may be on the mend - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia The children of nurses, Mother Sue and Mother Barb, should not visit a country without checking out the health care system...so glad you had the opportunity to do this. Hope the medication the doc gave you, Chris, will help speed up your recovery. And I do hope you have the little bottles of hand sanitizer that I got you. A gondola ride...sounds glorious. And a Cinderelly, that has to be the best. Looking forward to hearing the sound of music!! |
| 20th November 2008 C Newberry | - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia Hi Meg & Chris Thanks Meg for your humorous story about the "ospedale".You are doing well with your stories & keeping us coming back for more.. Chris is getting back his health I hope. Enjoy Austria & your sister's visit too. Let us know if the hills are really aglow Auf wiedersehen Aunt Carole |
| 20th November 2008 Bon | So what's up Doc? - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia I need to know, with all my rescueing ways & as Meg would say, all my heart... What was the diagnosis for Chris? Did they prescribe an antibiotic? Is he going to be able to keep up with the Remore sisters/Julie Andrews Sisters and keep those hills alive with sound of muzack!!!! I must know. Love Bon Bon |
| 20th November 2008 Sharon | - From: when the moon hits your eye like a big gondola, that's venezia I am so jealous of you guys!! Sounds like you are having such a great time minus Chris being sick, hope you get better soon. Love the letters guys!!! Talk to you soon. xoxox |
| 18th November 2008 C Newberry | RELIVING THE EXPERIENCE - From: i ate too much pasta, i think i may sink venice Buona sera giovani Vince & I were in Venice 10 yrs ago with a couple of American friends & had the time of our lives! We took the train all the way over from Milano just for the day to show them around. Our friends weren't disappointed. Watch out for "le pasticcerias". They are fatal if you are watching calories! Ciao ciao Zia Carole |
| 18th November 2008 Blazing BListers | good to hear from you - From: i ate too much pasta, i think i may sink venice Your words send shivers up my spine...Venice is coming to life. I do anxiously await the pictures. |
| 18th November 2008 Gail Eikelenboom | Tips - From: double- deckin' it Boy, have things changed since I traveled that neck of the woods years ago, laptops, private rooms & bathrooms. Its really neat to watch how they make hand blown glass.Also, This is for Chris ,some of the best street meat I ever ate was in Venice from a vendor selling some kind of sausage, good. I would be interested in knowing how far down the water level has gone in the past 20 years. Meg, the gondola ride is a must it would be like going to San Fransisco and not hopping on a streetcar. Sleep well whats craved in the walls stays in the walls Love Gail |
| 18th November 2008 mom | - From: i ate too much pasta, i think i may sink venice wow sounds great, when i was in venice we stayed ina campground across the water from venice and took a boat across every morning. cant wait to see pictures, meg are you getting enough protein? hope to talk to you soon. love mom and company, moonie says hi and arf arf, we were at your apt today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lovely |
| 17th November 2008 Roberta | thank you - From: double- deckin' it I am living the best novel I've read in a long time. I rush to the computer to see if yu have posted new notes. I sit on the steps with you and enjoy the gypsy tension and I laugh through the Italian encounters with people who speak no english. My dream is to someday do Italy...I've seen pictures of the Almalphie coast that look so overwhelming. You are just feeding my hunger to take the holiday. Now that you are moving on I look forward to chapter 2. Love you guys..stay safe Roberta |
| 17th November 2008 Auntie Mary | Wow from mann-ee-tob-bah - From: double- deckin' it Hi you guys: Wonderful pictures. Really enjoying the sites and adventures, and also getting to know Chris. Thanks for sharing with us. Love from the Backhouse crew |
| 17th November 2008 Aunt Jan | I loved Florence too! - From: double- deckin' it I loved Florence too. That bridge was so neat to walk over and we loved to see the little Vespas. Now I would love to see chris in one of those! We are thoroughly enjoying your accounts of your travels. Keep them coming. Love Aunt Jan |
| 17th November 2008 Blazing BListers | what will you do when you get to Austria? - From: double- deckin' it Will you still speak with an Italian accent, Ms. Meg?? Every day when I read of what you do and what you see, I wish I was there. Gail commented that we hope you keep track of the hostels you are staying at in case we ever get a chance to get there. Lots of love!! MOM Sue |
| 17th November 2008 Lauren Hoegy | I'm in awe - From: double- deckin' it Oh the passion that you write with. It's like I'm there. And yet all at the same time I want so badly to have my own adventures. When we go through the pictures it will be like I'm living it for my self while I hear you talk about it. |
| 17th November 2008 C Newberry | lot of colds here too, but not in Caleefournia - From: double- deckin' it Ciao Chris & Meg. Sorry Chris to hear you're not feeling too great.Vince is just getting over a cold , I hope & I'm touching wood not to get one now since we are off to hot hot L.A. next wknd to visit nostro filio, Paul e sua famiglia. I'm glad you're both getting in touch with the locals. The Italians are such fun & exuberant people! These are memories you will have forever. Buena notte |
| 16th November 2008 Lauren Hoegy | Incredible - From: NO PEEEK-CHAS These pictures are amazing guys. Everything is soooo beautiful. I can't wait to sit and go through them with you and hear all the stories that go with them. You guys have done a great job at keeping the blogs coming and are all really enjoying hearing about everything! Can't wait to hear more! |
| 16th November 2008 Carole Newberry | Buone fotograficas amici - From: down by the river and over the bridge Ciao Chris & Meg Uncle Vince & I enjoyed your fotos & commentaries & it was fun to revisit many of the same sites . I understand your awe at everthing so very different from back home, all the history & culture etc . After my first visit to Europe & a year of living over there it took me a good six months to re-adjust to Canada. Aunt Carole |
| 16th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Great day!! - From: down by the river and over the bridge for fun, you should have had Chris try on one of those jackets they said they had for him. Now that would have been a sight!! Have a good day and I hope you get to Pisa. |
| 16th November 2008 Bon Bon | vero amore or that's Remore - From: NO PEEEK-CHAS I L-O-V-E, love it all. Technology is truly wonderful. The travelblog, the pictures. Ringraziamento!!!!!!!! OH YAH! I want to see a picture of Chris in a smart car or Chris holding a smart car... either will be magnifico!!!!!!!!! Love Bon |
| 15th November 2008 Bill Ramore | - From: NO PEEEK-CHAS Great pictures. Put a pull-toy string on one of those cars for chris to pull around with Meg inside. |
| 15th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Now I can see... - From: NO PEEEK-CHAS ...why your favourite word seems to be amazing. These pics are amazing!! And thank you for the angels. I know they are there with you keeping you both safe and making sure you have an adventure of a lifetime. Gail and I can't believe that the hostel has TV's and computers. Maybe we could even manage it someday. Love you!! |
| 15th November 2008 mom ramore | - From: NO PEEEK-CHAS super pictures, looks like your having a great time. maybe you should buy one of those big cars!!!!!!!!!! talk to you soon. love mom |
| 14th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Good to hear your voice!! - From: oh me, oh my. firenze it is So glad that we finally connected today. A hostel with a computer and TV in the room?? What kind of traveling is that? Remember to have "adventures"...if something doesn't meet your expectations, then just chalk it up to an adventure and enjoy the fact that you have seen and learned something new. I think of you often. Love MOM Sue |
| 14th November 2008 Jannette and David Mitchell | Have you been to the gypsy market? - From: oh me, oh my. firenze it is When we were in Italy there was no room in Venice because of Holidays so after waiting hours in the train station we took a train at 4:00am to Florence and arrived at their station as the work day was starting. They were playing this rapid music over the pa system and everyone was rushing around like crazy. We went to the Hostel earlyand left our bags and off to the market we went. The next morning about 6:00 there was a great clatter in the alley below our room. The gypsy carts had been stored overnight in garages under the building! |
| 14th November 2008 Patricia Gray | - From: oh me, oh my. firenze it is Hi Guys! Thanks for taking me along....but this is really a back seat...bet the view is better up there :) Enjoy! |
| 14th November 2008 Roberta | - From: oh me, oh my. firenze it is I race home to my computer at night so see what the day's adventure has been. This is better than anything TV has to offer. Get a large glass of wine and warble out that window till your hearts content. What an adventure and it has only started. |
| 13th November 2008 Katie O | So Jealous! - From: oh me, oh my. firenze it is I love checking my email everyday and reading what adventures you two have had. I am jealous, this is something I would love to do some day with Jesse and MAYBE Kalum when he is old enough, but until then I will sit here at home and enjoy your stories. Can't wait for pictures :) Take care you two! Love loves, Katie |
| 13th November 2008 Priscilla (GTS Family) | Wonderful Tome - From: Please subscribe. Hi Chris and Meg, I wish you both a wonderful time full of happy memories and fun. I am a friend of Sue's thru GTS here in the states and I can not wait to read of your adventures. Enjoy and stay safe |
| 13th November 2008 mom ramore | - From: "Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here? " sounds great, can't wait to see the pictures. we're enjoying your stories. dad really enyoyed your phone call meg. miss you both love your lonely family in corbeil |
| 13th November 2008 mary ann | so nice - From: OH MY GOODNESS!! so nice to see the world from fresh eyes. !!!!.thanks for letting me be part of your adventure..oh what I would give to be there..they say the food there is great..hope you find some of it..Ciao |
| 12th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Nikhil, you made me laugh - From: Big Ass Pigeons Hi Nikhil...that is what I thought too. Chris did have a amazing time with you. Hopefully, I might get a tour of Toronto someday like they did. Because they sure filled my ears with everything they saw and did. Yup, leave it to this Northern Ontario boy to be impressed with the big pigeons. |
| 12th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Chris can write - From: meg's italiano version I can hardly believe that this son of mine does have writing skills...this is amazing for me to see. Love reading your different takes on things, Meg and Chris. |
| 12th November 2008 Blazing BListers | I am using my imagination - From: "Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here? " Sounds like you are seeing the world in fine fashion...and that you are still flying high, Chris. Have a safe trip to Florence tomorrow and hope that your accommodations there will be just as grand. |
| 12th November 2008 Carole Newberry | Buon Giorno Colombi - From: meg's italiano version Hi Chris & Meg Thanks for your updates. They were great. I was pleasantly surprized to see that Chris also has talent as a writer.Don't post too may pix at a time as there are tons of sites where you can get pix of famous places like the Vatican. A few original shots with a comment or two will keep people more interested. Also you don't need to write more. I find that people read e-mais quickly & miss a lot. Ciao amici, Tia Carole |
| 12th November 2008 Blazing BListers | Keep a paper bag handy!! - From: OH MY GOODNESS!! Sounds like you both are seeing things you never could imagine. I told you Chris, that you were just a young thing and had lots of time to do whatever you want. I knew that you would find a reason for "passion" on this trip...sounds like it is happening already. So keep a paper bag handy in case of a panic attack. Breathe into it whenever you need to catch you breath...then onward to the next adventure. |
| 11th November 2008 Carole Newberry | Buongiorno Colombos - From: and roman we are SalutiHi Chris & Meg Glad to hear that your experience is starting out so well in spite of the fatigue. It's hard the 1st few days but watch your intake of food & vino & your bodies will adjust more rapidly. Rachele & I stayed in a convent in Rome in 1993, right behind the Vatican. Unfortunately the pope Jean Paul had broken his arm so he was not appearing in public. But we had seen the previous pope back 1971 when Vince & I spent Xmas holidays in Italy with our 3 youngsters .Vince was then doing an MBA in Geneva ,where we lived . At the convent where we stayed while visiting Rome, the nuns even baby sat while we did our siteseeing! We love Italy & will be back there soon. Enjoy yourselves ! Ciao Zia Carole |
| 11th November 2008 MOM | - From: and roman we are sounds great, look forward to pictures. meggie send the blog info to dave and hannelore , tracy@tait, sue and mark etc. they would love to read it , aunt joanie too. talk to you tomorrow love corbeil |
| 11th November 2008 Roberta | The Canadians have landed - From: and roman we are And you will take the place by storm...as soon as Chris has a nap. You'll have to eplain the flush issue to me later...sounds intriging. Glad you've arrived and are settling. The bottle of red wine will be a good start!!! Give my best to the Pope (LOL) have him give me a call I"ve got a theology exam coming up!!!! I'm going to rush to my computer everynight to see what the escapades of the day entailed. Love Ya |
| 10th November 2008 Heather | - From: and roman we are I'm glad you're safe. How in the name of Moses did you get a private room in a hostel?! I'm with Chris, confused. A poo and pee flush? Those crazy Romans. Stay safe and tell the pope Middlemiss says "What up?" |
| 10th November 2008 Bon Bon | L-O-V-E- Love the blog! - From: Blog Started Now I am officially a blogger! Correct me Lady Meg of Nottinghamhillshire. I am so excited for you guys! Keep an eye out for Sean Connery will you? I think he may be in Europe somewhere. If you see him get me an autogragh please. Oh gay Paris.... I am tres excite, don't forget my post card tres bien. Love and a woot woot = BON BON |
| 10th November 2008 Gail Eikelenboom | Thanks for giving us a window into your adventures! - From: Please subscribe. Oh Chris and Meg, to be young, to have energy, and the freedom to explore, creating memories is whats life's all about. I will look forward in reading up on your ventures. Chris, when you get to Rome please tell me exactly what it is the Romans do. LOL All the best to my two little gypsys Love Gail |
| 9th November 2008 Nikhil | - From: Big Ass Pigeons Holyyyyy. We spent a total of 9 hours touring the city, and the pigeons were the most inspiring part of it? I'm putting you guys on the hybrid hippo tour bus next time you're in town so that you will be hammered over the head with facts about Toronto, not just pigeons. Safe flight. |
| 8th November 2008 Heather | - From: Our Excellent Adventure Oh my goodness, I can't wait to hear those accents :) Have fun you guys, Europe is beautiful. |
| 7th November 2008 June Payne | Best of Luck - From: Please subscribe. Congratulations on taking off on an adventure. May you have a wonderful time! I will follow your journey with interest. |
| 7th November 2008 mom ramore | hello - From: Blog Started have a great trip, i hope i can figure out how to use this thing. |
| 6th November 2008 Jannette and David Mitchell | Have a great time - From: Please subscribe. Dear Chris and Meg, have a great time. David, Becky an I had a three week tour of Europe when Becky was 11 years old, just after Grampa Wilkins passed away. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment. We swore we would get back the next year but Mark and Dan's schooling took precident. When you get back you will have to get down here and show us your pics. Love Aunt Jan |
| 6th November 2008 Roberta | I'm so envious - From: Our Excellent Adventure You guys are going to have a fabulous time. See it all and do it all....carefully. I'll look forward to hearing great stories New Years Eve. I'll keep you in my prayers while you're gone. Send the occassional post card and take lots of photo's. I'm sooo envious!!!!! Love you both. |
| 5th November 2008 MOM--Sue | Can't tell you how excited I am!! - From: Our Excellent Adventure Hey Chris and Meg--I will certainly be sitting in my arm chair waiting and watching for a new adventure each and every day. I am so grateful to be able to send you off with kisses and hugs. I know that there will be Angels, earthly and otherwise, that will keep you safe and happy. And remember... Where ever you go, Where ever you roam, Don't forget about MOM And remember to call home!! |
| 4th November 2008 Pierre N. | Congratulations - From: Our Excellent Adventure Have a great time. And beware of pick-pockets in "Roma Termini"... (the little girls pretending to sell magazines) |
| 4th November 2008 C Newberry | Bonne chance! - From: Blog Started Hi there Chris & Meg Congratulations on your adventure trip ! Looks like you are going to have a good time. However, be on the alert for pickpockets, especially in Rome, anywhere there's a crowd & especially at tourist sites. Rome is definitely a great city to start with. Aunt Carole |