Comments for Missives From the 45th Parallel http://lat45.net ...just north but who's counting Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:22:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Day 9: GO-GO-GO Time by Celeste http://lat45.net/2011/03/17/day-9-go-go-go-time/#comment-65 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:22:05 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/day-9-go-go-go-time/#comment-65 Beautiful pics Mike! So happy to see your blog again! “Majestic” to say the least! Those Buddha carvings are beautiful, and the scenery is breathtaking! So, how’s your Chinese speaking progressing thus far? I bet the kids feel right at home! Kisses to my Princess! Miss you guys bunches….. No fabulous news to report from the ol’ U S of A…. Just the same old political meltdown. Ya might think of stayin’ a bit longer there! ;)

]]> Comment on Coming Soon… by Sherry http://lat45.net/2011/03/10/coming-soon/#comment-63 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:55:11 +0000 http://lat45.net/?p=294#comment-63 Mike…love you keeping us up to date…great blog…travel safe to Xian….

]]> Comment on Coming Soon… by Maryann White http://lat45.net/2011/03/10/coming-soon/#comment-62 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:34:22 +0000 http://lat45.net/?p=294#comment-62 So glad the trip has turned around for Sienna. The earthquake in Japan is all over the news and I can’t stop thinking about you and your group. Stay safe over there, Francis clan and keep us updated!

]]> Comment on Day 6: My Day to drop off the Girls by eludnu http://lat45.net/2011/03/10/day-6-my-day-to-drop-off-the-girls/#comment-61 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:24:11 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/day-6-my-day-to-drop-off-the-girls/#comment-61 Hey Celeste,
Yep, We will be at the Great Wall on Saturday. We are riding bikes at one of China’s last walled cities, the Terracotta Warriors, The Great Wall and…? That will be in Xian starting tomorrow. We will be in Beijing on Tuesday I think? I really have no clue but what else is new. Thanks for following, HUGE spike today with well over 210 visits today.

]]> Comment on Day 6: My Day to drop off the Girls by Celeste Dahl http://lat45.net/2011/03/10/day-6-my-day-to-drop-off-the-girls/#comment-60 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:43:51 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/day-6-my-day-to-drop-off-the-girls/#comment-60 Wow! totally opposite of what Joan was expecting! She told me she thought Sienna would be a “natural” over there and Keiran would have a little trouble. Bt after seeing his presentation, he’s got no problem with public speaking! Very impressive. Glad Sienna had a better day. All wonderful from here! You guys are going to the Great Wall, right?

]]> Comment on Day 3: Suzhou by eludnu http://lat45.net/2011/03/08/day-3-suzhou/#comment-59 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:09:02 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/day-3-suzhou/#comment-59 Helena,
hej vackra!
So good to hear from you. Yes, this is great fun and I am very proud of Keiran and Sienna both. Keiran has been in immersion Mandarin since 5 and Sienna since she was 3.

]]> Comment on Day 3: Suzhou by Helena http://lat45.net/2011/03/08/day-3-suzhou/#comment-58 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:48:17 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/day-3-suzhou/#comment-58 It’s turning very international here, don’t you think! Know you’re being watched from Europe too, haha!
Seriously: great blog, Mike! It’s fun, isn’t it. Will be difficult to stop once you get home, beleive you me.

]]> Comment on Day 4: Blue Tassel School by Helena http://lat45.net/2011/03/08/day-4-blue-tassel-school/#comment-57 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:26:56 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/day-4-blue-tassel-school/#comment-57 Wow! Great job! Sounds like he speaks fluently! For how long have the kids been taking Chinese?

]]> Comment on DAY 5: Trek through Suzhou by Helena http://lat45.net/2011/03/09/day-5-trek-through-suzhou/#comment-56 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:11:49 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/day-5-trek-through-suzhou/#comment-56 Great blog, Mike! Fun to hear how you are all doing. All my best to Joan and the kids.
Kram!
Helena

]]> Comment on DAY 5: Trek through Suzhou by Celeste Dahl http://lat45.net/2011/03/09/day-5-trek-through-suzhou/#comment-55 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:47:33 +0000 https://eludnu.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/day-5-trek-through-suzhou/#comment-55 Wow! Total surprise about the kids! Joan was expecting the opposite! But you’re right, tomorrow is another day and she’ll probably be much better…. Love the “Real Estate Thing Job” sign! Too funny! And NO, no offense taken by your jokes and lack of proof reading. I’m actually very impressed at how easy and enjoyable it is to read your blog! Tell Joan I said to pipe down Princess! We ALL appreciate participating in your trip! Thankful you’re actually taking the time out to post pics, flicks, and commentary. Love you guys!

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