tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post4960558056354179725..comments2023-11-22T21:30:35.388-06:00Comments on My Own Mind blog / Homeschool Atheist Momma: En ZedKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-27694437399721874682014-06-16T02:48:44.889-05:002014-06-16T02:48:44.889-05:00I know your rediscovery will never end....I know your rediscovery will never end....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-77169131087924322832014-06-14T23:32:26.952-05:002014-06-14T23:32:26.952-05:00I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself in NZ. I gre...I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself in NZ. I grew up there, have been away for 15 years and have recently returned. I'm re-discovering my own country and I found your wonderful description very interesting. I'm also delighted to have come across your excellent blog, via the Blasphemous Homemaker's pinterest board! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459011512410481855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-82078114285832871972013-04-17T18:39:40.307-05:002013-04-17T18:39:40.307-05:00Thank you, Gabriela! I love my pictures too and t...Thank you, Gabriela! I love my pictures too and those are among my absolute faves.<br />YOU take some gorgeous pics. That son of yours is a total beauty. Seriously!<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-78478736372780185152013-04-17T18:38:48.178-05:002013-04-17T18:38:48.178-05:00The Shire is FAR cooler in person. These pics don...The Shire is FAR cooler in person. These pics don't do it justice!<br /><br />What you don't see here is my kids the Green Dragon, having a drink of something in these thick mugs.<br /><br />Elizabeth says: This, my friend, is a pint!<br />John: It comes in pints? I want one!<br /><br />LOLKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-31106971470764143042013-04-17T18:37:10.818-05:002013-04-17T18:37:10.818-05:00Jer and I started talking about NZ while watching ...Jer and I started talking about NZ while watching the "Lord of the Rings" movies. THEN, when Bush was re-elected, I started making plans to MOVE to NZ! LOL NO WAY was I going to live in a country that would re-elect that man...<br /><br />Anyway, we finally got there and it was worth the wait.<br />If I had the money, I would send everyone there who wants to go!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-63690246905989322242013-04-17T18:35:26.357-05:002013-04-17T18:35:26.357-05:00It might just be the most beautiful place on earth...It might just be the most beautiful place on earth...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-83982489787263196892013-04-17T15:05:50.742-05:002013-04-17T15:05:50.742-05:00You made me homesick! Gorgeous photo's. And ...You made me homesick! Gorgeous photo's. And you are right about just how big NZ actually is. When we toured the South Island it took us just over three weeks and on most days we were in the van for up to 10 hours a day!<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed my homelandChareenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794637667607696242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-6345095559132961492013-04-15T07:55:07.671-05:002013-04-15T07:55:07.671-05:00What a joy-evoking, tear-evoking, smile-creating, ...What a joy-evoking, tear-evoking, smile-creating, just indescribably beautiful post! I am awe-struck. <br /><br />My husband has talked for at least 10 years--no, more like 12 years--about visiting New Zealand (mostly because of LOTR). I always smile and nod and say "Oh sure, someday we'll visit..." But, your sharing your family's experience has stirred in me my own desire to see that beautiful country. <br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you for the amazing descriptors and jaw-dropping photos of your trip. So happy for your family that you all had the wonderful experience you did!MamaBeanyhttp://beaningoflife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-11341465828759733942013-04-15T03:48:19.758-05:002013-04-15T03:48:19.758-05:00So good! Can't wait to see the hobbit Shire! T...So good! Can't wait to see the hobbit Shire! The kids are excited to see where their Dad was born.jonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146414333457441889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-49924577722857823602013-04-14T09:46:12.725-05:002013-04-14T09:46:12.725-05:00What beautiful photos!
I especially love the daugh...What beautiful photos!<br />I especially love the daughter and papa hug,<br />and her silhouette with the sun. <br />Truly fantastic.Gabrielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009468362041053140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-88331600623516590142013-04-14T09:29:47.224-05:002013-04-14T09:29:47.224-05:00Kathy, I knew you would understand!
I think I shal...Kathy, I knew you would understand!<br />I think I shall miss NZ forever...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-57766468349384304242013-04-14T08:24:14.408-05:002013-04-14T08:24:14.408-05:00Karen. Thank you for summing up a beautiful countr...Karen. Thank you for summing up a beautiful country. I had tears reading your post. It reminded me of all the beauty and wonderful family times we shared also over our last two weeks visiting New Zealand. <br />It truly is a spectacular vision to see. Your words however, give such depth that I hope others feel as if they too have visited NZ with you.<br />I do hope one day you return to visit the splendour of the South island.<br />Cheers<br />Kathy CullenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com