sentimental time... Aw, Dano...I love that quote. And I don't know if you knew this, but you've always been considered the third brother, in the Schmidt house at least. You've always been our little Dano and I'm glad the boys finally made you realize that. You'll always be our favourite gravy-maker too, which you need to come do sometime (my parents gravy fails in comparison to yours). I missed you boys a lot, and I'm so excited to see you soon, can't even contain my excitement! I'm glad the experience was worthwhile Dan, and I'm proud of you boys for making the best of it. Much love.
Aww sooo bitter sweet lol! LOL! ok first off, how did you guys blow ur tire?!?! lol ya u are lucky that you had a spare! as i was looking through ur pics i saw one of a kangaroo...lol that def made my day seeing that...and of course u are going to bring it back right? lol! jp :). While reading ur post, the time spent in austraila seems the greatest place but at the same time worst place to go! lol. well im sure u guys have memories there that will last a life time!
well i must be of now, i just wanted to say that i loved the pics (like always) and it was good hearing what u have been up to.
cant wait to see you when get back!
~Nancy~
glad it goes well. hi Dan, It's Al Kirk (fat guy, with beard, half a cup of coffie at a time)
I have a friend who lives in Perth. Are you going over to that side? he may be able to lend you a shower, and a place to park for a few days. Has a house near the beach I hear, but he travels a lot so maty not be around. If intrested, get back.
Mr_bud_kirk@hotmail.com
wierd!!! K so I'm chillin with some friends in my room, talking about experiences and for some reason I mentioned that fact that you posted some new pics and bought a van. Then my friend Kristen told me that her two guy friends justsold their van in Australia... they're from B.C as is Kristen. So I show her the picture you posted, and that's it! She's seen that van in her friend's pics!!! So you just bought my friend's friends' van... how wierd is that?!!! Love ya lots, keep up the fun times!!! Enjoy the van!!
u mentioned u were gonna do up a little che on the van.
It was wierd cuz just this wednesday we watched a movie called Motorcycle diaries, which is essential a biography on the early stages of his life. He went on a journey with his best friend, and they travelled on the motorcycle all up the coast of South America.
Also, a guy i talk to often on devart lives in melbourne. I could give him a shout if u wanted me too.
wuzuuuup! Hey dano, Brandon here. Just thought I'd drop you a
quick hello. I know you are enjoying yourself downunder mate! I look up to you bro, for living the life. I am going to Owen Sound for a six month treatment, I know I will pull out of this on top. My best wishes to you, Andy and Mike. GO LEAFS!!
(the Leafs are playing Atlanta tonight).
JEALOUSY!!! I'm jealous. That's all I can really say, I'm so jealous! I hate that I'm at school learning and you're out in the world travelling! It's such a different kind of learning you're doing and I miss it... seeing your pics make me wish I had started another trip... I'm just jealous, what else can I say?! Stay safe, love ya lots!
-your cous
P.S. I can't believe you're on the beach and I'm freezing my bum off in Quebec!
What?!?! OMG...now you guys are going to Australia?! In my opinion, i think this a wonderful opportunity. Plus, y not right? You should take advantage of all the opportunities that are given to u cuz who knows when you can experience this again?! As always, I’m EXTREMLY jealous I’ve always wanted to go to Australia and now you are going!!! (Is there anyway that you can pick me up and take me with u?! LOL) Well I hope you guys have a fun and exciting last few weeks in NZ!
Miss ya, Nancy
P.S. Do mind bring back a baby Koala bear for me? If not, a baby kangaroo will do just fine :) hehehe J/P
Hello Danny January 14th
Looks you are having a real good time. Wish we were there. It looks like we aren't going to Flroida this year. Janary weather has been mild. 6-10°. Some rain. No snow now. Sounds like a nice adventure going to Australia. I guess you know Uncle Peter died on boxing day. Will you be seeing Crocodile Dundee? You should have taken our Outback for travelling in Oz. Take care. Say hello to Andy and Mike.
Love
Grandpa and Diane
Way to kill it guys. Just be careful as u can run out of money quick.
Brooke went down in november to NZ and then went up to Australia in december. Hes had 3 jobs, has a car, has broke his hand kite surfing (after teaching it for 3 weeks). Hes killing it. Brett and his buddy jay went down in december and had plans to meet up with brooke in jan, but instead they have run out of money and are coming home, After only being there for a month! Just brutal.
Take care of yourselves, and I'm glad u guys decided to check it out.
There it is! Hey man, we all miss you here but I know that you are enjoying yourself as you should be. I am so jealous of your trip!! I'm glad you all had that moment of thruth, when you realized that all your hard work was paying off, you guys are living your dream. Live it up, take those chances and keep on truckin'!! Love ya lots, love the pics, and love the fact that you're having the time of your life. That's exactly what it is. Hugs all around!!
Stones for us Hi Dan. I'm sitting here with Grandma and looking at your pictures. Wow. What else can you say. Grandma was wondering if you have any room in your bag or pocket to bring back a stone from your journey? We send our love. Cath and Gram
Hello Danny How's it going. We have been reading your updates and now getting around to a comment. I guess you have had Christmas (not sure of time change) It is Christmas Eve here. Guy is here with us and we are going to my sister's tomorrow. We Christmas with all the Paton's last Saturday. Very nice. Everyone there but you (missed you). Nice to see everyone. I think we won't have too much of a White Christmas. It is mild and the snow is melting. Uncle Peter is going down hill fast. It won't be long now. We are so happy we went down twice this year and that you mom and dad, Aunt Gin, Uncle John and Aunt Cathy got to see him in June. Many happy memories. Say hello to Any and his brother. Take care.
Lots of Love
Grandpa and Diane
Wishing you and everyone a Merry Christmas :) Hey Danny! It’s been a while since I last read through your journal so I decided to see what you’ve been up to. I am in aw and amazement as to everything you have done on your journey thus far! I read and look through all your pictures just trying to imagine what it would be like to experience what you are experiencing everyday!!! The fact that you guys get to have the opportunity to wake up to a sunset by the lake with a beautiful mountain view makes me very envious! I think it’s so cool that you guys were at the same location where Lord of the Rings was shot haha some of those pics made me laugh as well! Well I would like to wish you and everyone you are with a very Merry Christmas. You will most likely be hearing from me in the New Year :)
~Nancy~
Wowee Hi Danny!
Ali and I have been reading your latest update and boy, am I ever impressed with the hugenous (is that a word!) of it all. You certainly have taken the bull by the horns and are continuing your adventure to the fullest! It sounds absolutely beautiful and if I were your mom I would be beside myself with worry!!!! Also, I would have by now been plunged into the depths of despair about you being so far away at Christmas! You also must be feeling that way without me confirming it all for you; however, at least you are not having to deal with the snow.
It has be snowing here for days on end making it difficult to get around but beautiful for Christmas. Alison is home for the holidays, which of course makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Our blended family is doing fine. A few bumps along the way but that is to be expected. all our love at christmas time...goodluck and keep on trekkin' love, the Miliken, Bond, Mockler family
Are you shaking? Hey Dano. Just read about the earthquakes!! Did you feel it? Heard they felt it around Wellington and up the coast. ARe you still there or have you moved on? They also said the fog was really bad and had to delay flights. Sounds pretty exciting. Hope things are still going well, and you make it to your destination for Christmas. All my love .Aunt Cathy
DP, take care of those Schmidt boys, they're delicate Glad to hear you guys are having a great time in NZ, I'm jealous. yeah the stories about the zoo and hobbit town are all very nice, but beano wants some heroin/hooker gangbang stories. how about it hmmm? you guys have fun and come back safe, i need you guys. you know charlie's angels? well you three are like Beano's angels, except not sexually arousing. upload pics keep at that blog, talk to you guys soon
yup...still jealous...lol! I find myself looking at ur journals everytime im on the computer...reading all ur journals and looking through all of ur pics almost allows me to escape our Canadian winter! ur picutes are amazing and all ur journals are written in a way that allows everyone who reads at them to have taste of ur wonderful journey!!!
im gald to see that already u have gained so much from this experience...which makes u wonder about what awaits u in the near future :)
Defiantly lookin forward to reading ur upcoming journals and seeing pictures!!!!!
~Nancy~
skip a rock Hey dano, Just sitting here studying for exams and thought I'd check in and see what DP was up to! I wish I was swimming right now...instead we've got a few centimeters of snow that I had to trek to class through this morning. I hope all is well, I'm glad to hear your chillin' fillin' a lil bit a illin' before you head out on your journey again. skip a rock in the ocean for me..i can usually get about 3 skips. Ta for now...by dano!
wooow! Wow dano, all the sunsets look so beautiful... and if you know me, you know sunsets are my favourite thing ever. So enjoy it for me okay? As I head out to shovel all the snow we got last night..yuck. Sounds like you boys are having an awesome time in wellington, and I know the next part of your trip will be amazingggg! Much love from the Schmidt house, we miss our little dp
Can you say jealous?! I just finished reading all your enteries and all i can say is wow...all you guys seem like u are having an amazimg time! I was also looking through all your pics...all i can say is im very very jealous...everywhere u guys go seems to be breathe-taking! But i have got to say that the pic with u in the hobbit hole has got to be one of the greatest pics u have taken so far...haha it was very cute.
well im off for now. hope u guys continue to have a great time (which im sure u guys will) and i hope to hear more about ur trip soon (plus pictures!!!)
~nancy~ xoxo
hey danny its courtney, sounds like you are having a blast i have been reading your blogs as much as i can, the way you describe it makes me feel as if i am there with you..keep it up and experience everything you can.
enjoi the break hey dp , man this is such a sweet trip. it seems that this is exactly what you have been waiting for... i am glad to hear you are all in good spirits and enjoying it all. it is good you guys are taking the breif mental and physical break...it'll keep y'all healthy...hah i sound like a mom... anyhoo i miss you guys ..keep it real..tty boys around...
peace out...
~judge~
jealousss Hey Dano, the pictures look "spimazing" haha, looks so gorgeous there I'm jealous! Sounsd like you boys are having a fun time in NZ, sucks to hear you encountered a bit of a rough time with crappy weather and whatnot. But now you're apparently resting up in Wellington so things can only get better! Keep smiling kiddos!
Kate
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sentimental time...
Aw, Dano...I love that quote. And I don't know if you knew this, but you've always been considered the third brother, in the Schmidt house at least. You've always been our little Dano and I'm glad the boys finally made you realize that. You'll always be our favourite gravy-maker too, which you need to come do sometime (my parents gravy fails in comparison to yours). I missed you boys a lot, and I'm so excited to see you soon, can't even contain my excitement! I'm glad the experience was worthwhile Dan, and I'm proud of you boys for making the best of it. Much love.