tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.comments2023-10-03T03:47:59.869-07:00JJ's travelsBAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746746637388615330noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-19333115272142074222011-11-08T17:41:42.154-08:002011-11-08T17:41:42.154-08:00I went to the show today and I agree that the wait...I went to the show today and I agree that the waiting was pretty ridiculous. Rachael didnt even come into the audience to interact with anyone. I waited a year and a half for tickets. If it werent for R.C. Smith, the warm-up comic, then the entire experience would be a bust. And to top it off, we didnt leave with any freebies other than a copy of her magazine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-91986609796095841702011-08-01T00:01:05.853-07:002011-08-01T00:01:05.853-07:00An ideal mother is one who inculcates the best of ...An ideal mother is one who inculcates the best of family values in her children.The story is wonderful.Alex777http://creditrepairbay.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-60055505622962600822011-05-11T19:16:06.364-07:002011-05-11T19:16:06.364-07:00Wow. You've described our trip to the tee! I d...Wow. You've described our trip to the tee! I didn't think Rachael herself was all that great once we got inside either. She seemed rather snotty actually. I can check that off of the list to NOT do again. Thanks for sharing! :)shannymariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385938096950364175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-41807212365131276352011-02-15T13:36:20.520-08:002011-02-15T13:36:20.520-08:00Dear JJ, could you perhaps get in touch with me? I...Dear JJ, could you perhaps get in touch with me? I'm Ben, founder of neweurasia.net, an online magazine about Central Asia. I have a question about one of your posts published on your blog.<br />Many thanks! BenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150511268889083180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-1066969206038269722010-06-11T20:09:51.308-07:002010-06-11T20:09:51.308-07:00where have you gone?!?!!? -come back!where have you gone?!?!!? -come back!Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-73882570129164058362009-08-18T19:09:55.458-07:002009-08-18T19:09:55.458-07:00great pictures of karakol ski resort karakol ski b...great pictures of karakol ski resort <a href="http://www.shetinin.com/en/art9-gornolyjnaya-baza-karakol-ski-resort.html" rel="nofollow">karakol ski base http://www.shetinin.com/en/art9-gornolyjnaya-baza-karakol-ski-resort.html</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-83016402420958395402009-08-18T12:56:30.030-07:002009-08-18T12:56:30.030-07:00Looking forward to hearing more about your trip. ...Looking forward to hearing more about your trip. I remember the people being very nice and welcoming (and very good looking!). <br /><br />We flew from JFK and while we were waiting for our flight, a native Icelander very excitedly talked to us about his country and even gave us his mobile number in case we wanted to have dinner with him.chanchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075685729077186320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-26558796004697989672009-06-09T08:58:47.771-07:002009-06-09T08:58:47.771-07:00Hello JJ,
I realize this is an older post but one ...Hello JJ,<br />I realize this is an older post but one that I would like to address. I have started a website dedicated to finding nursing rooms anywhere and everywhere so moms can have their privacy when they need it much like you did. http://www.breastfeedinganywhere.com/rooms.html. Moms are encouraged to share any nursing rooms they've experienced.<br /><br />I hope that I can help even one mom like yourself to find comfortable private rooms to either nurse their baby or pump as needed. Thanks so much!Lisahttp://www.breastfeedinganywhere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-54506449544977793542009-05-21T12:18:33.746-07:002009-05-21T12:18:33.746-07:00Great blog, very detailed I hope you continue to e...Great blog, very detailed I hope you continue to enjoy your travels.Headstraight75https://www.blogger.com/profile/13344588594340285748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-32446486022594824362009-01-09T08:48:00.000-08:002009-01-09T08:48:00.000-08:00so how did it go by ABC I want to know iff I shoul...so how did it go by ABC I want to know iff I should use themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-69764670692306961142008-09-13T18:48:00.000-07:002008-09-13T18:48:00.000-07:0030 dollars!!!. my fam and I, about six of us, ate...30 dollars!!!. my fam and I, about six of us, ate for about 17 dls at san agustin. the food was very delicious. <BR/>Housing, u can rent a 2-3 bedroom house for about 125-165 dls/ month. a 3 to 4 bedroom with, 2 bathrooms + car garage and balconies (about 1 or 2 blocks from the catedral= about 3 or 4 min walk,) for about 3 to 4 hundred dlsNapa Help / Work Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093196741502596523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-56664601940356242972008-07-29T20:17:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:17:00.000-07:00Interesting comment "down and out" people of Eurek...Interesting comment "down and out" people of Eureka. I thought about checking it out. Have not been there yet. Trinidad to the north had a lot of young folk running around, who looked like they had moved north because they could not cope. Sort of a had a look to them like people living in neutral or cruise-control, not really contributing to society.<BR/><BR/>Like the redwoods - eh ??<BR/><BR/>I'm going back next month on the 10th for about one week. And my spots? Here:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.mdvaden.com/grove_of_titans.shtml" REL="nofollow">Grove of Titans and Atlas Grove Redwoods</A><BR/><BR/>Very relaxing spots. I get around to a lot of trails, and off-trail too.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>M. D. Vaden of OregonM. D. Vaden of Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571216217777314066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-17690927816893158612008-07-11T10:28:00.000-07:002008-07-11T10:28:00.000-07:00that is sooo cool! I wish I would've done that wi...that is sooo cool! I wish I would've done that with my little one. Maybe next time. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197549366189579570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-9139173367059500482008-06-30T10:08:00.000-07:002008-06-30T10:08:00.000-07:00He is happy. The bowl has been retired though. Wha...He is happy. The bowl has been retired though. What's in the picture is the Baby Bjorn little potty. While we had to hold him over the bowl, he can sit by himself on this thing.BAAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746746637388615330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-76101795484815386692008-06-30T09:47:00.000-07:002008-06-30T09:47:00.000-07:00that picture is hilarious! -he looks so excited to...that picture is hilarious! -he looks so excited to be peeing in a bowl:)Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-40061360813614849872008-06-30T09:38:00.000-07:002008-06-30T09:38:00.000-07:00and you ARE sending me a print, aren't you?...I th...and you ARE sending me a print, aren't you?...I think my fridge needs a little River-art...:)Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-89228102296843370112008-06-29T12:50:00.000-07:002008-06-29T12:50:00.000-07:00wow! -that's incredible!...how fantastic for you t...wow! -that's incredible!...how fantastic for you to get to witness that amazing scene!...Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-17795513092411263582008-05-22T15:28:00.000-07:002008-05-22T15:28:00.000-07:00awww it is nice to read another's perspective on o...awww it is nice to read another's perspective on our sweet and measly little lives here in good ol' portland:) -It is pleasing to read that it appears "ideal" and "balanced" to an outsider...and I am glad to read that you enjoyed the quiet time in our shacky house:)- makes me happy...Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-85749099381318261242008-05-22T15:18:00.000-07:002008-05-22T15:18:00.000-07:00hurrah!!!- you're back!-I am so glad to have a lit...hurrah!!!- you're back!-I am so glad to have a little something-something more to read by the infamous jj:) please keep it up...Lainey Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360466838182043484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-90574325254804983532008-04-13T06:37:00.000-07:002008-04-13T06:37:00.000-07:00I enjoyed almost all the short stories and novels ...I enjoyed almost all the short stories and novels of those I've read. My favourite is 'The first Teacher' (I read it in my native language i.e. Sinhalese its called'Guru Geethaya)carrying characters of Altheenai and Duishen (Sorry about the spellings)<BR/><BR/>D.P.P.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886716433012621026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-5317931473103171152008-01-24T19:07:00.000-08:002008-01-24T19:07:00.000-08:00My reading habits have changed drastically since e...My reading habits have changed drastically since entering grad school. Unfortunately, so have my TV habits. I used to read a lot for pleasure, but now that I have copious amounts of books and articles to read for classes (not to mention research!), it's difficult for me to pick up a book simply to "relax." While I have started listening to audio books more, I actually watch a hell of a lot more TV. More than I ever have in my entire life, in fact. Ah, well. A habit of reading just a few pages of fiction in bed before going to sleep each night is developing. It's helping fill that gap, I think... <BR/><BR/>You know, I miss discussing books and the craft of writing with Michael in Chita. It's something I always look forward to when going back to Siberia.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154463139139494695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-58731904811844043252008-01-13T04:26:00.000-08:002008-01-13T04:26:00.000-08:00I stumbled across your post because I was searchin...I stumbled across your post because I was searching the internet for a phrase I read in one of VS Naipaul's books. I stopped to read and I am glad I did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-26710202838940640132007-12-07T07:45:00.000-08:002007-12-07T07:45:00.000-08:00Hey zzizith, Did you happen to marry Carlos Roca's...Hey zzizith, <BR/><BR/>Did you happen to marry Carlos Roca's sister? <BR/><BR/>I lived there between 2003-05. And knew Carlos, Jose Roca, Yayo and the others. I heard a lot about you if you're who I think you are.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to catch up. <BR/><BR/>Shane Townsend<BR/>(you can find me on the Peace Corps Bolivia website- or Google me)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-21195068197917346612007-10-12T12:10:00.000-07:002007-10-12T12:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for the that good description of San Ignaci...Thanks for the that good description of San Ignacio. I lived near there for nearly 2 yrs back in 1966, and from your description, it sure has changed! Wish I could go back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653478793192869333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077963.post-79155453969379118932007-08-26T10:46:00.000-07:002007-08-26T10:46:00.000-07:00Oh Congratulations! You'll be a thinking, aware m...Oh Congratulations! You'll be a thinking, aware mom and have lots to teach a young one. I have really enjoyed reading your blog over the past couple of years. This year I got to take a course on felting from a teacher who works with an NGO in Kyrgyzstan and am trying to find a way I could volunteer skills next year out there. Maybe its a dream right now but I'm still trying. If you get back in the States and would like some handknitted babyclothes send me an email and I'll make some for you! Lisa in NC/SC <BR/><BR/>www.alyclepal.blogspot.comAlyclepalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02041313349997139696noreply@blogger.com