Comments for Vietnam 2011

Comment on Vietnam a-go-go by glen

glen — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:20:56 +0000

Helllooooo. Yes all going very well indeed. I do expect to get a medal of honor for bravery or similar. Bit disappointed i was overlooked yesterday on ANZAC day. Maybe they hadn’t read the blog in time…

I did hear Gold Coast won. Very, very amusing!

Comment on Vietnam a-go-go by David Rosie

David Rosie — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:47:51 +0000

Dear intrepid travelers,
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! We are killing ourselves laughing. Poor, poor Hannah!! And will the wound lead to a war service pension, Glen?? Happy birthday, Laura. Hope you got a great present. Gold Coast Suns just won their first ever match – at Port’s expense. Take care – watch out for rogue cycles.
Happy Easter,
Mum and dad.

Comment on About to board our flight for Singapore by Ben

Ben — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:33:28 +0000

Good thing you got emergency exit row seats on the A380… you never know when an engine might blow up!

Gliders are a quiet way to fly (ie. A380 with 4 blown up engines!)

Comment on Recycling the German Way by Jason B. Standing

Jason B. Standing — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:03:18 +0000

Oh so the SA Govt is back to stealing ideas from Germany again, eh? [cough] O-Bahn [/cough]

Comment on Cheap airlines are a false economy by Jason B. Standing

Jason B. Standing — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:01:37 +0000

Presumably you’ve seen it by now, but Fascinating Aida have an excellent song summarising cheap flights, largely pointed at a particular Ireland-based provider of low-fare air travel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAg0lUYHHFc

Comment on The Transfagarasan – AKA the best road in the world by Jason B. Standing

Jason B. Standing — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:54:23 +0000

Faaaaaaaaaaaark. Nice post!

Comment on Berlin – day 3 by Suzie

Suzie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:55:11 +0000

Queenie I think we should open a schokofruchte store!

Comment on Recycling the German Way by glen

glen — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:00:14 +0000

Well there you go… good work SA Government! Thanks Lisa!

Comment on Recycling the German Way by Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:55:00 +0000

Forgot to mention that they are quite common in Germany which is where the SA Govt. got the idea from! If the one at Parabanks is successful(whyWouldn’t it be?) the will get more. Please do not ask me how I know so much about rubbish!

Comment on Recycling the German Way by Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:51:22 +0000

They have one of these at Parabanks! Wonder why you didn’t know that He He xx

Comment on Rome wasn’t seen in a day by glen

glen — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:45:17 +0000

Hey! Not sure style was our strong point, particularly when it came to fashion! Incredible effort went into everyone’s outfit every day!

I haven’t had a chance to read yours since we left. Will do when we’re home. I’m sure it was great!

Comment on Rome wasn’t seen in a day by Gerry and Bev

Gerry and Bev — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:04:28 +0000

Hi Glen & Deb,
We were in Rome, but you have done it in style. I agree, there is SO much stuff to see and we only had 2 nights there.
By the way, your blog leaves mine for dead. Well done.
Cheers

Comment on Romania to Rome by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:39:27 +0000

Sounds like you’re having a great time. Forgot to ask how the vegie went down? Miss you xxx

Comment on Leaving a bit early… by glen

glen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:08:22 +0000

Nah, that’s the Nurburgring in Germany which is a proper race track – we drove the Transfagarasan which is in the Romanian Top Gear special. That’s a public road built by the military. I’ll do an update soon on it…

Comment on Leaving a bit early… by Hannah

Hannah — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:31:17 +0000

Did you beat the Top Gear delivery van’s lap time?

Comment on Road trip – Cluj, Romania by glen

glen — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:00:34 +0000

I’ve got some video footage which I’ll try and put up on the site soon which you’ll be, well, a little surprised/horrified at! Let’s just say that “recycling” isn’t a term often used over here… Although apparently it’s improving.

Comment on Brasov day 9 by Deb

Deb — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:14:28 +0000

Mattress is much more comfortable and the doona is warm!! xx

Comment on Road trip – Cluj, Romania by Matt

Matt — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:57:01 +0000

Sounds like a great time you’re having. Things have not changed radically at this end (sound enticing?) You’re missed, anyhow. Looks like you are getting enough access to technology not to get tooo tree huggy. That would be too much to handle.

Comment on Brasov, day 13 by David Rosie

David Rosie — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:13:58 +0000

Dear Glen and Deb,
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time – and will have many stories to tell. Those bears look awesome! Sounds like you would like to bring the Bebe dog home. Are you going to Croatia? Sounds very interesting – and relatively unspoiled. What makes me very envious is it sounds like where you are could be 200 years ago before the tourist moguls get to it. I’ve read about your mate Vlad before – decisive sort of chap! Good to be on your side in a fight.
End of week 1 in our last term of teaching here. Mum and I went to Quorn – absolutely magnificent country with all the rain that has happened. Crops look great – if the locusts will let them be. Real danger apparently.
Pity about the house in Dorset. Adrian(owner) told me that it has already sold. We knew it was a good one. Still, there are plenty more. For example, the brand new one at the top of Red Road is for sale. The owner is a teacher at Mum’s school. Around $650,000. Also a huge block with a small timber frame is up in Adey, opposite the oval. So, they are around.
Hope that the weather is being kind to you. It’s up and down here. Had the cold air in the car going a couple of days ago – and now it’s very cold and wet.
We saw Tom’s wedding photographs. Look spectacular. Have you heard that the $ is nearly at parity with the US$? Good if you want to go again!
Keep enjoying your selves. Take the greatest care.
Our love,
Mum and Dad

Comment on Brasov day 9 by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:35:47 +0000

How is the new mattress?

Comment on Brasov, Romania – day 2 by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:25:10 +0000

A bit hard to hide in your suitcase then!

Comment on Brasov, day 3 by glen

glen — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:58:58 +0000

That photo doesn’t show it, but he’s probably 2.5metres tall. He’d hug you long time!

Comment on Brasov, Romania – day 2 by glen

glen — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:57:53 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Lisa! One of the bears was raised by a family and always wants a hug as he’s still fairly young and a mere 250kg I’d estimate. Sadly, that’s a big no-no. Probably a good decision!

Comment on Brasov, day 3 by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:59:42 +0000

Agree with Suzie, he would keep you warm at night!

Comment on Brasov, day 3 by Suzie

Suzie — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:21:41 +0000

I LOVE that bear! I should like to give him a little cuddle

Comment on Brasov, Romania – day 2 by Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:11:38 +0000

Good luck guys, remeber Glen Koala’s scratch, bite & pee on you so how bad can a little ‘ole Bear be??? Looking forward to see how you go Deb……do i start planning? Miss you xx

Comment on Buna Romania! by Deb

Deb — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:26:06 +0000

Lisa, you were right. We have only been here for 24 hours and have eaten quite a lot of pork! hahaha. I don’t think I will ever eat pork again after this!!

Comment on Buna Romania! by Deb

Deb — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:24:24 +0000

Hi sissy,

I did get your message but for some reason I can’t reply. Hopefully I’ll have a romanian phone tomorrow and you can text me on that. I have a new number just no phone so I will text you when I have it. Love sissy xxx

Comment on Buna Romania! by suzie

suzie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:05:37 +0000

Hello! I tried to message you last night deeb! Glad your host people are nice and you have a bed xx

Comment on Buna Romania! by Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:10:47 +0000

See I told you pork, pork & more pork!

Comment on Stuttgart by Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:08:56 +0000

Only one bag of chocolates? You’re restraint impresses me but really only one? xx

Comment on Stuttgart by David Rosie

David Rosie — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:59:45 +0000

Dear Deb and Glen,
Avidly reading your e-mails. Sounds like you are really enjoying yourselves. Going with David to take photos of 5 Dorset Road. Should get them soon – if there is electricity in Brasov!!. Don’t get eaten by a bear.Seriously, take care.
Today we caught up with Alison and Trevor. Marika is having a baby in November! We went to William’s engagement party. Enjoyed ourselves – Will said his ambition was to earn 365k a year – and he was nearly there!
We are going to Quorn on Wednesday.
Have fun AND TAKE CARE’
love, Mum and Dad.

Comment on Dubai – wow – part 1 by Glen

Glen — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:56:58 +0000

Every big name brand was on show. The only shopping trolley we saw was being pushed by a guy who had it full of Tiffany’s bags and boxes. Bloody crazy the money some have (and don’t have) over here.

Comment on Dubai – wow – part 1 by Suzie

Suzie — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:05:00 +0000

300 stores – that makes me feel happy. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I would have!!!!

Comment on Slow as a glaciar by admin

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:10:46 +0000

Nah, we’ve only just heard about it actually. We’re a fair bit further north in the South Island now, but yeah – decent old quake by the sounds… 7.8

Comment on Slow as a glaciar by Ben

Ben — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:31:38 +0000

So did you guys get hit by the earthquake in the south of NZ? Apparently there’s a tsunami warning for the east coast of oz!

– Ben

Comment on Safe and sound in auckland by Doo a diddy diddy dong diddy do

Doo a diddy diddy dong diddy do — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:04:59 +0000

Sweet as