tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post4765483238659637802..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Greetings from Greece: Where We are Making a House a HomeJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25811337662130182492015-06-07T06:27:34.378-07:002015-06-07T06:27:34.378-07:00They are coming soon. . .promise! xo Jackie
They are coming soon. . .promise! xo Jackie<br />Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68533029628814387152015-06-07T06:26:41.518-07:002015-06-07T06:26:41.518-07:00Poppy, We said several times to each other, "...Poppy, We said several times to each other, "We made the right decision!" and at the most unexpected of times -- digging a hole for a new rose, putting together a bookshelf, sipping a bit of krasi, whatever and whenever. Hopefully one of these days you will be walking through that guestroom door! Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81911372743723746562015-06-07T06:24:36.682-07:002015-06-07T06:24:36.682-07:00Amy, thanks so much for the visits - I will be bac...Amy, thanks so much for the visits - I will be back into a regular blogging world soon. We now have internet here and we also are about to wrap up the projects that have filled every waking hour it seems! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63169573219591079432015-06-07T04:26:30.361-07:002015-06-07T04:26:30.361-07:00You know me Jackie...I want to see more photos of ...You know me Jackie...I want to see more photos of the house renovation! When you can...please? :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58716242914077337262015-06-06T06:42:31.384-07:002015-06-06T06:42:31.384-07:00Jackie, I am so very happy for you and Joel, as I ...Jackie, I am so very happy for you and Joel, as I know what it is to have found 'the place'. Your routine sounds lovely, chores and all, for without them, your beautiful gardens, flowers, and interiors just wouldn't seem as rewarding. My favourite space is that entrance to the guestroom; heavenly!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7004679377134563632015-06-05T20:20:48.992-07:002015-06-05T20:20:48.992-07:00So glad you have arrived safely back "home&qu...So glad you have arrived safely back "home" in Greece! Very much looking forward to seeing more photos of your amazing cruise, as well as progress on your projects in the dream house!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47869837733151570192015-06-04T06:00:32.540-07:002015-06-04T06:00:32.540-07:00Spring is awesome here, Noel. Not too hot and not ...Spring is awesome here, Noel. Not too hot and not too cold - amazing weather especially after the long spell of rain everyone tells us they had earlier this year.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5571630523133643932015-06-04T05:59:29.838-07:002015-06-04T05:59:29.838-07:00Thanks so much Donna for stopping by. I hopefully ...Thanks so much Donna for stopping by. I hopefully won't wear out my welcome with tales of the house!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58006138008923391732015-06-04T05:58:39.338-07:002015-06-04T05:58:39.338-07:00It was interesting the way our ship group became a...It was interesting the way our ship group became a community; I plan to write a post about it because it was so special an experience! Thanks for commenting Irene - see you soon at your blog!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63297892232694361072015-06-04T05:57:19.886-07:002015-06-04T05:57:19.886-07:00Okay, I am at the dream house, the internet is wor...Okay, I am at the dream house, the internet is working, Live Writer fixed its problem with blogger and the wine is cheap! Wish you two were here to help us enjoy the wine patio. . .one day I hope you'll see it in person! Thanks for stopping by~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39530154126225104082015-06-04T05:55:21.407-07:002015-06-04T05:55:21.407-07:00Oh Diane, I am so glad I posted that note to Judit...Oh Diane, I am so glad I posted that note to Judith as she alerted me to the fact that it wasn't just me -- I had been blaming our travel itinerary! Just after reading her response I went to the Blogger forum, lodged my two-cents worth of thought and by the next morning got several messages that it had been fixed!!! I was able to use it to do a post this week. Yay!!! Good luck, it should be up and running for you~ Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73574728086568716312015-06-04T05:52:57.373-07:002015-06-04T05:52:57.373-07:00Don't let all the headlines put you off, Kay. ...Don't let all the headlines put you off, Kay. The Europeans are flocking here and there are travel deals to be had. Hope you two get here soon.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90712291679747532442015-06-04T05:51:39.481-07:002015-06-04T05:51:39.481-07:00Oh Shelley, you will know when the time is right. ...Oh Shelley, you will know when the time is right. I can assure you we looked and pondered locations for several years, but when we found it - we knew this was it. Loving it all~ (you will too when you take the plunge)! Thanks for commenting, hope you'll do so often!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35217683958814533902015-06-04T05:50:03.207-07:002015-06-04T05:50:03.207-07:00Hi there and thanks for the comment and question. ...Hi there and thanks for the comment and question. . .you probably had the courage to ask what so many others have been wondering so I will do a post soon and answer your question. Thanks for sparking an idea - hope to see you among our commenter's often!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31738732114056880292015-06-04T05:48:31.059-07:002015-06-04T05:48:31.059-07:00So far so good and no regrets. . .I promise more u...So far so good and no regrets. . .I promise more updates now that Live Writer is up and running again. Thanks for stopping by Betsy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85609677013482129882015-06-04T05:07:27.622-07:002015-06-04T05:07:27.622-07:00Thanks so much, BJ. I promise that when back in th...Thanks so much, BJ. I promise that when back in the States I will be a regular commenter, follower - just a bit limited here in Greece. JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78351273143073274632015-06-04T05:05:41.185-07:002015-06-04T05:05:41.185-07:00Hi Eileen, thanks so much for stopping by. Hope t...Hi Eileen, thanks so much for stopping by. Hope to get back to Mosaic Monday soon. Live writer is working again so I am half way there. Have a great weekend.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49730780523336466072015-06-04T05:04:47.655-07:002015-06-04T05:04:47.655-07:00Yes Jenny this trip has definitely made us realize...Yes Jenny this trip has definitely made us realize we caught that daydream and we are so glad we did! Thanks for stopping by!!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3939960671430483352015-06-03T13:48:05.327-07:002015-06-03T13:48:05.327-07:00It's interesting that many bloggers write abou...It's interesting that many bloggers write about the difficulties of leaving a home to travel or assume a more nomadic life but you point out that it also can be difficult to return home! Irene S. Levinehttp://www.moretimetotravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13206377381283850592015-06-02T21:50:08.856-07:002015-06-02T21:50:08.856-07:00How wonderful you have made your dream a reality w...How wonderful you have made your dream a reality with a house in Greece. We've been considering a home in Spain for a while but have yet to take the plunge.Shelleyhttp://touristsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90658824186374169552015-06-02T19:22:43.255-07:002015-06-02T19:22:43.255-07:00Hi Jackie,
Yey! It's nice to know that you...Hi Jackie, <br />Yey! It's nice to know that you're back at your dream house. (And hurray finally having you own internet connection.) What a perfect destination after your month long magic carpet trip. Good luck and enjoy your little projects. You're lemon tree wine patio looks lovely and relaxing. Enjoy!Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42441301553719443322015-06-02T14:10:53.709-07:002015-06-02T14:10:53.709-07:00Looks lovely. I look forward to reading more about...Looks lovely. I look forward to reading more about your settling into your house in Greece.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42068234676488386252015-06-02T10:03:38.055-07:002015-06-02T10:03:38.055-07:00What a dream, living in Greece! (but I have to won...What a dream, living in Greece! (but I have to wonder, with all the 'news in the news' about the economy, are you concerned about the future of your investment/life there?Blogger-not!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466214499548960929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82265871932061893922015-06-02T05:31:18.624-07:002015-06-02T05:31:18.624-07:00oh it all sounds like bliss, regardless of the tri...oh it all sounds like bliss, regardless of the trials and tribulations. I hope you write a book! I love these sorts of stories about setting up house in a far flung destination. Well Greece is far flung for me. Happy home making, and thank you for stopping by my blog today. I look forward to the "women's restrooms" blog post. LOLLife Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18691291602290692812015-06-01T12:28:58.132-07:002015-06-01T12:28:58.132-07:00I know how much you love this region and it is suc...I know how much you love this region and it is such a treat to see you in Greece making the house your home. Can't wait to see and hear more.Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.com