tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.comments2023-10-22T07:30:00.609-07:00Lost when FoundJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062686753395753523noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-44281954844824341082010-01-15T19:43:57.901-08:002010-01-15T19:43:57.901-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-47503536271010315772008-09-21T23:14:00.000-07:002008-09-21T23:14:00.000-07:00Thank you Jono for your tales of wonder. You conti...Thank you Jono for your tales of wonder. You continue to amaze me with your curious mind and delight me with your courageous life spirit.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad that you shared your "Lost when Found" adventures, which have been a joy to read.<BR/><BR/>See you tomorrow!<BR/><BR/>I love you,<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-72810449206123508192008-09-21T16:29:00.000-07:002008-09-21T16:29:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you've had such an amazing time...it's...I'm so glad you've had such an amazing time...it's been fun reading about your adventures and I hope you continue to write more :)curly brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04552298755766543518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-12193633500964747822008-09-15T16:35:00.000-07:002008-09-15T16:35:00.000-07:00This might be your last blog entry Jono, and I wou...This might be your last blog entry Jono, and I would be amiss if I didn't reply. This entry is just as wonderful as all you others, in fact, as you've gone along, each entry has reflected a different slant to your experiences, and each one is so different!<BR/><BR/>Fascinating that you didn't care for Gaudi, he was as much the "darling" of "different architecture" at the time as Frank Geary is to "Deconstructivism" today.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment about my paella! I'll fix some for you when you return!<BR/><BR/>Uncle Phil is here visiting, but will be gone by the time you return. We are having a great time together.<BR/><BR/>See you soon!<BR/><BR/>Love always,<BR/>Mom, Steve, Lolo and PhilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-6968250998244231792008-09-11T08:19:00.000-07:002008-09-11T08:19:00.000-07:00Waiting on pins an needles to hear about Paris Jon...Waiting on pins an needles to hear about Paris Jono! Have you fallen in love and forgotten us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-91474547339879891922008-09-04T15:39:00.000-07:002008-09-04T15:39:00.000-07:00Oh My Goodness Jonathan, what a lovely post. Your ...Oh My Goodness Jonathan, what a lovely post. Your trip sounds like a fairy tale, where the prince (namely you) is destined to live happily ever after. I have a feeling even if you were to be stranded in one place for the rest of your life,that these wonderful experiences traveling to different countries and seeing different life cultures, that you would have enough to sustain you for the rest of you life. But, I have another feeling too. That you will have set into place a lifelong desire to travel and will do whatever it takes to make it happen again and again.<BR/><BR/>I have seen pictures of the Sony Business Park, and I wish I could have been with you to see it in person. It seems like an architectural gem. Steve and I had a great time in Paris and I'm sure you will too. I am very delighted that you are making friends along the way and have been so open to spontaneous discovery. The artist colony sounds like it should be in a movie. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures.<BR/><BR/>Steve and I saw "The Dark Night" which we both really liked. He may have even understood it in German. But for me, there was so much to look at on the screen, I would have missed half of it by reading the subtitles. If you liked it and want to see it again in English, maybe we can go when you return to Seattle.<BR/><BR/>Our remodeling project is nearly complete. Can't wait for you to see it when you you get back. Michael left for Japan on Monday, which was bittersweet, but we got our furniture moved back in Tuesday and I have been plenty busy getting things put back into place.<BR/><BR/>You sure have gone far and have been far gone. Thank you for blogging about your trip. It has really been fantastic to read about your journeys.<BR/><BR/>We love and miss you,<BR/>Mom, Steve and Lolo<BR/><BR/>Bon Voyage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-64324500760571969652008-08-29T20:51:00.000-07:002008-08-29T20:51:00.000-07:00Wow Jono! This is a great read. Thanks again for e...Wow Jono! This is a great read. Thanks again for elaborating on your experiences in Germany. Even though you love the beer, the lack of fresh veggies must make you fondly remember and long for the food you ate in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Thailand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-37800908122127788032008-08-22T12:31:00.000-07:002008-08-22T12:31:00.000-07:00Okay. You better have a lot of pictures to back up...Okay. You better have a lot of pictures to back up this overly abbreviated post Jono. Or dare I conjure that with alcohol and other indulgences, your lovely style of writing has fallen by the way side.<BR/><BR/>Actually, this lecture note style leaves me has me more curious than ever. When you get back, I want details. <BR/><BR/>Try to lay off the drunkenness. If you're not careful, we'll end up with both sons and daughter-in-laws residing elsewhere. This simply will not work.<BR/><BR/>Love you. Miss you. Glad you are having fun. XOX MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-28085914780485841952008-08-22T12:21:00.000-07:002008-08-22T12:21:00.000-07:00An abreviated version of "Someone proposed"? This ...An abreviated version of "Someone proposed"? This is just plain unfair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-38999345183263129312008-08-22T12:17:00.000-07:002008-08-22T12:17:00.000-07:00Don't abbreviate....elongate! (as in figure drawin...Don't abbreviate....elongate! (as in figure drawing).<BR/>I just wanted to jump back into my first position (as in ballet). I stopped just after the "My gracious!" part just to give thanks. I am wavering between longing to hear from you and the sinking feeling of serious empty-nest-ed-ness coming straight on with Michael moving to Japan 10 days.<BR/><BR/>This will put enormous pressure on you to perform double duty as the son who is here. How soon are you returning again?<BR/><BR/>Comment #1. More to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-23086876860958192082008-08-19T07:58:00.000-07:002008-08-19T07:58:00.000-07:00Oh MAN!I'm glad that you have the freedom to splur...Oh <B>MAN</B>!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you have the freedom to splurge once in a while on stuff like this. I feel like <I>I'm</I> getting your money's worth just by reading it. Way to live it up as an international man of mystery.<BR/><BR/>I can't help but notice how different the prices are in Europe compared to SE Asia. Living in one place, you get used to thinking of the price of goods as "what things are worth", but when you're travelling to places with radically different standards of wealth and having comparably amazing (for lack of a better word) experiences, prices become a much more arbitrary thing. Also, as I'm sure you already knew, the human connections that you make with other people are free and among the most rewarding things you can gain from travelling.<BR/><BR/>Holding down the fort here - your car needed a new battery and more radiator fluid. Also, I had the tires rotated and the oil changed.<BR/><BR/>Maika wants to know if you want to come out to Japan again this December, but I told her you would probably be busy with school. Still, the invite is open.<BR/><BR/>Start firing up that Gift of Gab, get invited to someone's house, meet some locals.<BR/><BR/>Love MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328833413987801570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-81161159985600885022008-08-18T15:54:00.000-07:002008-08-18T15:54:00.000-07:00Awesome time in Italy! Whats the europe itinary l...Awesome time in Italy! Whats the europe itinary look like for the rest of the trip?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478811247500595228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-14388472710629148782008-08-17T07:53:00.000-07:002008-08-17T07:53:00.000-07:00Jon:We were in Italy in February and our must see ...Jon:<BR/><BR/>We were in Italy in February and our must see for you in Florence is the Central Market...I think it is the largest food market in Europe. Have some prosciutto for us!<BR/><BR/>Happy Travels!<BR/><BR/>Yohan and DolinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572043461193340384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-44915110701036393662008-08-17T06:15:00.000-07:002008-08-17T06:15:00.000-07:00Wow. Che e magnifica! That is by far, the most w...Wow. Che e magnifica! That is by far, the most well-written blog you've composed to date. It perhaps mirrors what you have deemed as the best meal of your life to which your colorful verbiage perfectly describes. I hope Il Palio provides you with memories to last a lifetime. I've had Tagliatelle al ragu di coniglio from the Volterra region and it was simply divine, I am more than positive you'll feel the same way. <BR/><BR/>Still missing you, and a little jealous Italy has you... ;)<BR/><BR/>Always,<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019195137250174592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-49566013556464831242008-08-15T14:19:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:19:00.000-07:00I know this is late, but thank you for the card fr...I know this is late, but thank you for the card from Saigon. Everyone in lab just saw your SE Asia photo sampler and loved it. I'm glad that you're doing well and loving your trip. I've been terrible at keeping up with your blog, so you may need to retell your stories whenever I see you again (perhaps December?). But I know you repeat all your stories when you've had a bit too much to drink, so I'll just make sure to buy you a coupla pitchers.<BR/><BR/>Love ya!<BR/>--JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-22047207920054895392008-08-14T18:37:00.000-07:002008-08-14T18:37:00.000-07:00Hey... when you get back to Rome and want to check...Hey... when you get back to Rome and want to check out the Colosseum, go buy tickets at Palatine Hill and wander around up there before you go to the Colosseum... the tickets work at both places but nobody goes to the Hill so you'll save yourself a couple of hours of waiting in line to buy tickets if its a busy day at the Colosseum. At least they used to work at both places... you might want to doublecheck.Jenkins Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896233943783297444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-55574170668930842022008-08-14T16:14:00.000-07:002008-08-14T16:14:00.000-07:00Even better, SMS. Thanks!Even better, SMS. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-20368872508220033642008-08-14T16:07:00.000-07:002008-08-14T16:07:00.000-07:00I love being the first one to respond to your new ...I love being the first one to respond to your new blog entries. However, this might also mean I have nothing better to do than sit by the computer all day. I wish it were the case. With this remodel (going on week 6 of 8), I have been staying away from the house with Lolo. I have decided that anyone who lets Cute Little Doggies into their place of business, will have me as a loyal customer,otherwise, no dice. It has been an especially hot day, and after walking at the Arboritum and in Madison Park, Miss Lolo was plum tuckered out. Driving around for 5 hours with the air conditioning on left a bigger carbon footprint than I'm happy about, I wish I could find a movie theater that allowed dogs. We are both hot and spent.<BR/><BR/>Decided I'm going to use a new acronym to describe a day like today: R O S ( was that ridiculously oversized sunglasses? or M O S for major oversized sunglasses) Either way, your description was cute and made me laugh.If I check you blog for accuracy, I will lose this entry. <BR/><BR/>Wish we were meeting you in Florence instead of slugging it out with this remodel. Love you Jono, love your trip report. Looking forward to pictures.<BR/><BR/>We miss you!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Mom, Steve, and Lolo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-731352949404038022008-08-12T20:27:00.000-07:002008-08-12T20:27:00.000-07:00I didn't think you would...and I seriously can't w...I didn't think you would...and I seriously can't wait!<BR/><BR/>ECKS.O.ECKS.O.<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019195137250174592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-8831118428020384182008-08-12T07:13:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:13:00.000-07:00Woops! That last one was from me. I love you Jono!...Woops! That last one was from me. I love you Jono! <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-43442146912886679662008-08-12T07:11:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:11:00.000-07:00Hi Jonathan!How is Athens? How is the traveling wi...Hi Jonathan!<BR/><BR/>How is Athens? How is the traveling without Dad going? How is it different being in Europe than in Asia? (Other than the English language being spoken more) What kind of places are you staying? How's the weather? How are the tourists during the last few weeks of summer season? Who have you met? How's the food? Have you been to more or less museums without Dad? I'm assuming you've been to less temples, but have you seen any churches? Different regions of the world, different cutures, different food, different geography,and different food, yes? I would love to see Greece.<BR/><BR/>I woke up this morning with an insatiable curiosity as you can tell. I'll wait patiently until your next installment. You are doing such a great job at writing your trip report, I don't know why I asked you all these questions, other than letting you know what my thoughts were about you when I woke up this morning.<BR/><BR/>I think about you all the time and am so happy that you are having this wonderful adventure. Thank you again for taking the time to write about it. <BR/><BR/>Michael purchased his ticket to move to Japan on the first on September! Yikes! This is another empty nest experience. Now, I not only will be missing Maika, I will be missing Michael too. I'm happy that they will be together though. But, you will miss saying goodbye to him before he leaves. Shoot!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006252374764634412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-9059454084949888862008-08-10T19:56:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:56:00.000-07:00Jono,Love the x-less post! A good thing you aren't...Jono,<BR/><BR/>Love the x-less post! A good thing you aren't in Mexico or Luxembourg.<BR/><BR/>Bangkok is a great city. I remember Wat Arun, Wat Po, the Royal Palace, and even the Jim Thompson House. Mostly I remember the street food--especially a delicious ear of corn. Weird, huh?<BR/><BR/>I got used to pointing at the other diners to order, but I've got to admit that I never tried the charades technique to order in another language. I like it, but it would have been hard to order that ear of corn. <BR/><BR/>You will probably be in Greece when you read this. I hope you had a great flight and I know you'll do great on your own.<BR/><BR/>The house is barren without furniture and with plastic over all the remaining stuff. A good time to be traveling.<BR/><BR/>We miss you a lot. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Steve and MomStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006252374764634412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-50097637571724888122008-08-09T19:58:00.000-07:002008-08-09T19:58:00.000-07:00That dragonfly story induced a panic-like anxiety ...That dragonfly story induced a panic-like anxiety that had me reaching for the Xanax. =) I am severely afraid of them and commend you for the bravery exhibited as you had what I would consider a close brush with death. <BR/><BR/>Your description of Ms. O's dishes makes me want to run out and order the aforementioned dishes in your post but I am positive they won't be as savory as what you've experienced!<BR/><BR/>And that span of shallow waters sounds stunning and the captivating photos prove you right. Can't wait for your next adventure! Miss you.<BR/><BR/>Always,<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019195137250174592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-67687581710967826332008-08-06T07:08:00.000-07:002008-08-06T07:08:00.000-07:00I Miss Thailand! Your latest entry has left me rav...I Miss Thailand! Your latest entry has left me ravenous for beautiful foreign lands and native cooking. I love your photographs too. You have a great eye for composition and color. The photograph of "Khmer Shrimp" should be on the cover of Gourmet Magazine.<BR/>Swimming in Lake Sammammish just doesn't seem as attractive after seeing your floating feet in the ocean photos at sunset in Thailand. Bless you for writing.<BR/><BR/>Michael is back from Japan, and Steve is in Spokane where it is 100 degrees. We miss you Jono! It will be fun to look at your photos again and again. Angor Wat is a far cry from the gold leaf temples in Bangkok! Would love to see it!<BR/><BR/>Love to you, Mom,Steve, Michael and LoloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119089732844569170.post-39964196099649429462008-08-05T11:52:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:52:00.000-07:00Hi Jono, Hi Dennis!You guys must have been swept o...Hi Jono, Hi Dennis!<BR/><BR/>You guys must have been swept off your feet in Thailand. Hope so anyway. I can't tell you how much I am enjoying your trip blog, and missing your next installment. It is a mighty-fine break from the 2 weeks worth of interior painting prep, which has me vaccuuming 2 to 3 hours a night just to get dry wall and bondo-dust off the major surfaces. It doesn't feel very good to breathe in, and poor Little Lolo must be really getting her share of it. They spray all the moulding and trim tomorrow and will be working on the walls for the next week. Yikes! Think we're gonna use the gift certificate that Kathleen and Paul gave us to stay at the Salish Lodge tomorrow and Thursday. <BR/><BR/>We are thinking of you and wishing you love and beautiful adventures. Write soon!<BR/><BR/>Mom, Steve and LoloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com