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| 14th July 2009 D. and Rob Curry | Happy Birthday - From: Fun with Family Happy Birthday, Heather - hope it was a good one. You looked so pretty in your blue dress. I can't imagine such an exciting life - thank you for sharing it with us. We went Australia and N.Z. in Nov. Wonderful! We're heading for a Family Reunion in Mi. and making the loop down thru Indiana to see the rest of the family. We are also awaiting the birth of our first Great Grandchild!. Stay safe, enjoy each day and thanks again for including us in your adventure. Love from the Currys. |
| 30th April 2009 Awe | - From: Be well, do good work, and keep in touch I missing you guys . Thanks for the great time together |
| 17th April 2009 sharkgazing shramanas | World's Best Mom! - From: Be well, do good work, and keep in touch I love you too Mom! Thanks for all of your support over the years! I can't tell you how much it means to me. |
| 14th April 2009 Marilea | Home at last - From: Be well, do good work, and keep in touch I can see why it was difficult to leave this beautiful land and its people. What a wonderful adventure you had! We are so happy to have you home with us for a while. I should have named Heather, Gypsy, she always wanted to travel and see the world. I love you both Mom |
| 8th February 2009 Gina | Beautiful! - From: Down in Fraggle Rock, Krabi, Thailand that is . . . Oh my gosh, what beautiful pictures. I am so impressed~ we miss you so much Heather! I hope you are truly enjoying your time, it sure looks like it in the photos. Thanks for staying in touch. |
| 22nd January 2009 vicki | - From: Down in Fraggle Rock, Krabi, Thailand that is . . . Great job on uploading the pictures, Jarod!! They are beautiful and you both look great! Love ya'll!! Vic |
| 22nd January 2009 Jo Woodgate | Hey there awesome photos! - From: Down in Fraggle Rock, Krabi, Thailand that is . . . Hey there! Thought I would commend you on your hard work of uploading all those photos! I know how annoyingly time consuming they are with the slow Thailand connection! Good work :) Loved the photos of the rock climbing and the kayaking, I did the same sort of thing... brought back memories! Hope you guys are still having an awesome time, keep the updates coming xx |
| 21st January 2009 joann | Obama - From: Down in Fraggle Rock, Krabi, Thailand that is . . . It is a GREAT day in the states! I am so glad we went to see him. Obama '08 -and 2010 |
| 20th January 2009 Heather | Thanks... - From: Down in Fraggle Rock, Krabi, Thailand that is . . . ...for sharing! (and for the kiss) (maybe?) ~Happy Inauguration Day!~ Love You Guys!!! |
| 12th January 2009 Pete Crocker | Thanks! - From: Heaven is a state of mind . . . Thanks for such a wonderful expedition. Both of you showed showed us the utmost hospitality and helped us to learn at the same time. If ever you're in Amsterdam free room and board for the both of you! |
| 5th January 2009 Marilea | Merry Christmas - From: Less is more Well all of you look well and enjoying your gifts! Glad your packages got there in time. We sure missed you here at home and anxiously await your return. Stay safe and well. We love you. Mom |
| 2nd January 2009 Terry Mason | No joke... - From: Heaven is a state of mind . . . Truly inspirational what you have written... it wasn't very long ago that I had a very similar discussion with a good friend of mine who is a Theologian. Life and the preservation of it is so important... and so easy... why do we, as humans, tend to make it so hard? I yearn for the day to come that all are as enlightened as you are and hopefully, as I am, and realize that we as humans are contributing to our own destruction... and more importantly, the destruction of this beautiful planet - our home, dang it! Would you set your own house on fire? I think not.... Kudos to you, Jarod. I loved this blog... all joking aside from the previous comment. |
| 24th December 2008 Frances Harris | Thank you - From: Heaven is a state of mind . . . Thank you for the informative and interesting and insprational blog and especially for the work you are doing. You have inspired me to try to do more in my small way to protect our world. Best wishes, Frances Harris |
| 22nd December 2008 Marilea | Such beauty! - From: Heaven is a state of mind . . . This is beautiful! I see why you love it. God has blessed you with his beauty there and given you a fantastic gift to see it and enjoy it. I agree we must take care of it for the future of all. We miss you and love you both! Merry Christmas. Love Mom |
| 21st December 2008 Terry Mason | Cuttlefish - From: Heaven is a state of mind . . . Well, I don't know what's going on through that Cuttlefish's mind or what kind of problems he's able to resolve... but if he's down, I'll take him on a round of Jeopardy any day, brotha! Buh-ring it ON! His new name will be Sucka-fish once I am through with him. ;-) love u, 'ol buddy... had to make a joke. |
| 20th December 2008 Grandma Raithel | Miss my Thai family - From: Island Time (What day is it again?) Ejoyed your latest blog(where in heck did that name come from..all I can think of when I see or hear 'blog' is the 'spit-up' I do when I cough, yuk). Those poor dogs..I can just hear all the barking and moaning now. Guess it's necessary..but you stay away from the knife, you hear, Heather..I want another great grandbaby. Nysha is pregnant again, her third..more cooperative than you two. Will Email my Xmas message next week. Love you guys....Grandma |
| 19th December 2008 Rob Currys | Snow - From: Island Time (What day is it again?) You must be missing all the snow we have - We just got back from Aus. and NZ and we do miss the warm weather. Enjoy your life - it sounds great. HAPPY, HEALTHY CHRISTMAS AND N.Y. |
| 19th December 2008 Marilea | WOW - From: Island Time (What day is it again?) Boy! Looks busy there!! Very interesting surgery area, afraid the AMA may close you down. Ha ha. I love the pictures. the dogs are cute. We miss you. Hope you have a blessed Christmas. I love you Mom |
| 13th November 2008 sharkgazing shramanas | Justin - From: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round I would have to agree! Heather |
| 11th November 2008 Pasakon | Hi there - From: Thai Language Boot Camp Hi there, can you remember me?, my name is Pasakon, I am a Buddhist monk. My friends and I stayed at Koh Ra for one night on Saturday, November 1, 2008. I am now in Bangkok, I left Koh Pratong ( The Golden Buddha Island - another island which is opposite Koh Ra) for Bangkok on Monday, November 3. Your pictures are very beautiful. I like it. By the way, it's very nice to meet you guys, Heather Raithel, Jarod, Kim and another one as well, sorry I can't remember his name, he is an English guy with long hair. Hope to see you again, have a good time. With Metta, Pasakon |
| 1st November 2008 D and Rob Curry | Montana - From: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round How wonderful to know all you are doing and seeing. What an education! Loved the pics - that triple one was absolutely fabulous. We're heading for Australia, N.Z. and Figi right after we vote. Thanks so much for sharing your travels with us. Can't wait 'till the next installment. Love from the Currys |
| 1st November 2008 Terry | - From: Goodbye yellow brick road.... what happened J-dog? not so scrawny anymore... I see... lost your bird-legs? :-) you guys look great and it's nice to get these updates... feeds the soul. |
| 1st November 2008 Terry | - From: Thai Language Boot Camp ya'lls travel-blog is becoming quite popular... can't lie that I am slightly jealous... you guys look like you're having the time of your lives. keep up the good work and fun! Love ya! |
| 31st October 2008 Justin | Baby Macaque - From: The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round That baby macaque has a striking resemblance to Jarod. Keep up the fantastic blogging! |
| 24th October 2008 Wanda | Exciting - From: Thai Language Boot Camp What adventures you are having.. love being able to keep up with you. Stay well and have fun. We are fine, enjoying the fall weather. Keep the blogs coming Love you both, Aunt Wanda |
| 24th October 2008 Marilea | - From: Thai Language Boot Camp How are you guys! :Looks like you are having Fun!! Take care. I LOve You MOM |
| 21st October 2008 Heather Skonberg | Green - From: Thai Language Boot Camp ...with envy! I love all of the pictures, the turtles are my favorite! I'm going to try and convince Lu that we need to come stay at the Eco-Lodge. Keep it up!! Love you guys! |
| 24th September 2008 Katie | Cost? - From: Koh Ra Ecolodge How much does it cost? littledogsden@gmail.com |
| 22nd September 2008 vicki | - From: Goodbye yellow brick road.... Looks like you guys are doing great and doing good things over there. I just can't get over how beautiful it is! Thanks for showing us so many different things! You guys take care!! |
| 14th September 2008 JoAnn | baskets - From: Imagine there's no countries . . . This is a really interesting entry. The co-ops (soap making, baskets) sounds alot like what leslie did in PC. The people are so beautiful. Do you find them 'happy'? Is it just us in the U.S. that seem so bummed al the time? It must be in the water. LOL Politics have been very distrubing in the past couple of weeks. I'm afraid..VERY afraid. Panama was nice. You guys have done the right thing. Long live adventure! |
| 12th September 2008 Marilea Witte | - From: Imagine there's no countries . . . Hope all is well, it is facinating to say the least. I am proud of what you are doing and learning. We truly do borrow the earth from our children.. we are but visitors and should treat it as such. Love you Mom |
| 9th September 2008 Dad | Having a learning experience - From: Imagine there's no countries . . . Like most adventures there is a learning curve that we all must go through to get what we are after. I am not sure what you two are after and how this will contribute to your long term goals but it sure looks like you are getting plenty of exposure to a different world. I suspose that all education has its own reward and helping others succeed and learn is the greatest reward. Here is to the two of you: Keeping looking over the horizon and may you find what it is your looking for that will make you happy. Dad |
| 9th September 2008 Justin | Sarong? - From: Imagine there's no countries . . . What? No picture of Jarod in a skirt? Looks like you two are really getting my Thai tour planned out! Keep up the good work. |
| 6th September 2008 Shirley Raithel | message or comment - From: Khao Sok National Park Visit Should I send PRIVATE MESSAGES or COMMENTS? Don't matter to me,does IT matter at all? "aunt" Shirley |
| 6th September 2008 JoAnn | Too cool. - From: Khao Sok National Park Visit This place looks amazing. Is it really that beautiful? Looks like some 007 movie set. LOL Wish i were there with you guys. How is the insect population? It doesn't look like it would be too bad. Is it cooler than CC? Or have you adjusted? Love it love it! |
| 4th September 2008 COPELAND, DENISE | WHEN I SUGGESTED YOU GO DIVE.... - From: Life Flows On Within Us and Without Us WOW... WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED, FROM SCHOOL TEACHER TO THIS. I HAD NO IDEA YOU GUYS HAD LEFT. GLAD TO SEE YOUR PUTTING YOUR SCUBA LESSONS TO GOOD USE. STOP IN AND SAY HI IF YOUR EVER BACK IN C.C. |
| 4th September 2008 sharkgazing shramanas | Aunt Shirley - From: SCUBA diving at Texas State Aquarium You are doing it correctly. :) We are trying to add more photos. The computers here are slow and expensive to use. May invest in a laptop for when we are on Ko Ra to make it easier to keep in touch! We miss you and love you both! |
| 3rd September 2008 Shirley Raithel | your photos - From: SCUBA diving at Texas State Aquarium I LOVE ya'lls photos ... From ya'lls first blog ... Am I doing THIS correctly? Do ya'll add photos where I am blogging or is your dumb aunt ALL confused?! Shirley AKA surgoose |
| 1st September 2008 Alex | YUM-O! - From: Food of Thailand Such interesting food choices! Anthony Bourdain would be proud!! I ate FOUR of Grandma's Enchiladas for you!! Miss ya, Love ya, Mean it, Alex! |
| 1st September 2008 Dad | Want to go to there - From: Khao Sok National Park Visit This looks sooo relaxing.. I can't believe that you and Jarod have this great oppertunity to see the world. What a huge risk but it does have a huge reward also. We love and miss you both. I hope that you can continue to find happiness. Try not to get too excited about hog heads they can only hurt you if you eat them. A good way to prevent food poision, before you take a bite, tell the waitress that the food smells funny and would they or the cook sample some of the food from your plate first. Or look at the table next to you and order whatever the locals are having. Do not do what GG does go to a steak house and order fish. Dad |
| 27th August 2008 Shirley Raithel | Just ya'lls Aunt - From: Humble Pie . . . I liked Heather's underwater riding on a bike the most !!! I LOVE & MISS YOU BOTH ... XO |
| 22nd August 2008 JoAnn | doing the right thing - From: Humble Pie . . . The pisc are great! Can't wait to set up a webcast. Do I need to send you a camera for you computer? Just let me know. I cahrge it to the grade level. LOL |
| 17th August 2008 Franklin Gregory | SHARK! - From: SCUBA diving at Texas State Aquarium Hey! I just got back my computer because my sister has been borrowing it for an online college course all summer. And well, im checkin out your blog and I have to say great job! I just happen to be looking at your aquarium photos here and I was wondering if you could explain something. I have lived here in corpus all my life, and ever since I was a toddler I have gone to the aquarium at least once a year to check out the fish and all. Still, I never quite understood how they keep the shark from eating the other fish in the tank or just from getting a little curious about them. Is the shark not with fish it would normally eat? Is it kept well fed so it doesn't need to eat them? Don't sharks get curious sometimes and investigate with their mouths? Well, If you have some information just let me know. I still haven't looked over everything so I'll send you another comment shortly. Great job so far. |
| 14th August 2008 Justin | Absolutely Lovely - From: Humble Pie . . . What a treat to swim with a whale shark. Keep up the good life. Much love to you both. |
| 12th August 2008 MARILEA | - From: Humble Pie . . . WOW! That looks like fun, what an experience you are having, Be careful |
| 11th August 2008 Capt. tom | livin' large! - From: Humble Pie . . . WOW! That is beautiful. JoAnn got to see her first in Panama this year. I've seen about a dozen and rode on half that. They are always a treat. Wish I were there! |
| 10th August 2008 Alex | Wow! - From: Humble Pie . . . Hi Guys! Love the pics! The one of Heather on the bike is great! Hope all is well and Bill and I miss you terribly!!! XOXO, Alex |
| 7th August 2008 D. and Rob Curry | What an adventure! - From: Sabai Jai Loved the pictures - you both look happy and healthy and enjoying life. You were on my mind, Heather, July 12 - so a belated Happy Birthday all year. I've got'till Oct. to remember Jarod's! We just had aou 50th wedding ann. Great family campout. Love what you're doing and appreciate hearing from you. The Currys |
| 4th August 2008 JoAnn | Wonderful - From: Life Flows On Within Us and Without Us Live is good! Thanks so much for the update. Can't wait to come visit....someday. The pics are great and I love the poem. Very beautiful. I am so honored to have friends like you two. Long live adventure! Obama'08 Peace |
| 4th August 2008 Travis, Leanna and Walker | NICE! - From: Sabai Jai I am really envying you right now. It looks beautiful. Happy Birthday Heather! It doesn't get better than Budda Rock on your Birthday. Keep the photos coming. Cheers & be safe. Travis |
| 25th July 2008 Dad | Travel - From: Secret Garden Environmental Activity Centre What a neat way to see your world. We hope you both stay safe. Dad |
| 25th July 2008 Conor | brilliant - From: Secret Garden Environmental Activity Centre Sounds like you guys are settling in nicely! I heard that there is some crazy (and often still alive) food to eat there. Y'all will have to try the most insane thing you can find and tell us all about it. It's great you are getting involved with the kids, that's where it's at for sure. Keep the udates coming... Take care, Conor |
| 25th July 2008 Vicki | hi - From: Secret Garden Environmental Activity Centre Hey guys! Glad to see an update and pics....loved the story about the police officer! Take care and keep us updated! Love ya'll! |
| 21st July 2008 JoAnn | Very cool! - From: Sabai Jai This looks like my kind of place. The water is just like I thought it would be. It really is very easy to get along with a limited vocab - can't believe you FINALLY got a cell ohone. LOL Welcome to the 21st century. I love the pics - looks like your having a blast. Keep us posted. Go Obama - PEACE |
| 21st July 2008 Terry | breath taking! - From: Sabai Jai Yep, looks like you guys are living the dream. Amazing pictures. Next stop should be Brazil for you guys... that way I can catch a glimpse of Jarod these days. Enjoy your stay! |
| 17th July 2008 Justin | Nice pics - From: Sabai Jai Wow, looks amazing. Make sure to write down your favorite scuba sites for your little brother. |
| 16th July 2008 Heather & Lawrence | ...wish we were there! - From: Sabai Jai WOW! Breath taking pictures...we can't wait to visit (haha just joking, but not really) I want to sit in the lap of Buddah Rock and learn to meditate! Happy Birthday, Heather...what a way to spend it! Well, we are glad you guys are having fun, and hope you get all you had hoped for and more from your journey! Take care, and keep in touch. -Heather, Lawrence, Mia, Luna, & Chirps **By the way, Chirpers is doing great!! We think he's almost ready to soar! |
| 16th July 2008 willie and sue | y'all are having to much fun - From: Sabai Jai Hi Guys glad to hear you are getting settled in we are so jelous we wish we were with you sounds like a lot of fun and the water is so nice. Any way take care (Jergan my) not sure if thats spelt correct!! Willie |
| 20th June 2008 Carly | Sweet! - From: SCUBA diving at Texas State Aquarium Hey guys, good to hear from you! Thanks for keeping in touch and sharing such awesome pictures of your adventures. That's SWEET that you're heading to Thailand for a new adventure in travel and service. Best of luck, and I look forward to tracking you on your blog. If you get bored, check me out on walkerruns dot blogspot dot com. Not nearly as cool, I know, but adventurous nonetheless. Take care! |
| 18th June 2008 Jacqueline Nunez | what an exciting adventure - From: SCUBA diving at Texas State Aquarium Mr. Raithel, Thank you for keeping me posted on your adventure to Thailand. I am so happy for you and Mrs. Raithel. Next week we will be traveling to our summer home in Whidbey Island , WA. We will be driving with our two cats. I look forward to our vacation, I am now old enough to go kayaking. My family and I wish you all the best and we look forward to your blog and your exciting photos. Respectfully, Jacqueline Nunez |
| 29th May 2008 jason | None - From: Desert Southwest 2007 Hey Mr. Raithel, I read over all your blogs, and found them all very interesting. But I guess I can say I find this one even more so than the others, because I remember when I went to the desert in Arizona and New Mexico what a humbling and unique experience it was. Those are some really nice pics there, brings back memories. |
