tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post775380131228398947..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Living Differently ~ A Matter of Time and LifestyleJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37819636580744350792017-08-02T07:32:03.950-07:002017-08-02T07:32:03.950-07:00This post should be required reading for all of a ...This post should be required reading for all of a certain age.<br />Thank you! Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52171480006365167532017-07-11T20:57:24.923-07:002017-07-11T20:57:24.923-07:00It wasn't until we moved to Malaysia that I re...It wasn't until we moved to Malaysia that I realized how many expats have chosen the international life "just because", not because of a job. It's also when I realized how many nomads there still are out there. Once my husband retires and we have more free time, we have some vague idea of spending much more time traveling. Good luck with the decluttering. For me, the sentimental pieces are the hardest to release.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45428488934432122532017-07-09T14:53:33.621-07:002017-07-09T14:53:33.621-07:00I know so well what you mean about collecting thin...I know so well what you mean about collecting things for years and then being faced with disposing of it. It is a little heart-breaking, but the sense of freedom and relief I feel from having it gone is immense. Occasionally I miss something and wish I'd kept it (always something sentimental) but what's done is done. I love living with less goods and chattels. Look forward to your Greek Food post.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20369729569818216602017-07-09T06:56:48.489-07:002017-07-09T06:56:48.489-07:00Oh Rachel, can't tell you how nice it is to kn...Oh Rachel, can't tell you how nice it is to know that you are across the pond going through the same routines we are. It is pretty amazing how clothes and things seem to grow in the closet isn't it? Good luck with your efforts - I'll be thinking of you!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85807064815911548082017-07-09T03:57:52.823-07:002017-07-09T03:57:52.823-07:00My husband and I are working toward a similar life...My husband and I are working toward a similar lifestyle, though it'll probably be only two homes. We've taken the first step: bought a very small home here in the north of the Netherlands in the center of town. It's rented out for the moment while we slowly get rid of most of the stuff that has accumulated in our bigger home on the edge of town over the last 20 years. (Got rid of 10 garbage bags full of clothing last week! And have 6 boxes of books ready to go out the door this week!) Then once hubby retires, we'll start looking into where our other home will be: somewhere warmer and less rainy, for sure!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007829771906440912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49148129410652898782017-07-08T17:24:41.426-07:002017-07-08T17:24:41.426-07:00I think the traveler does understand and either re...I think the traveler does understand and either rejoices in this type of lifestyle or has lived in their own way a similar one. And as one comment advised on FB if someone continuously finds a way to disapprove it is time to leave that friend behind. Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-54507732643817099972017-07-08T17:23:04.323-07:002017-07-08T17:23:04.323-07:00I am seeing the wisdom of your ways. . .I should h...I am seeing the wisdom of your ways. . .I should have been discarding on an annual basis but didn't and now am paying the price! Oh well, it is good to fill garbage and donation bags. (And you know I hope that my favorite place is right on that Greek hill I love. . .) Happy weekend to you, Hugs, JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-35881682468878588972017-07-08T15:10:54.681-07:002017-07-08T15:10:54.681-07:00Such a positive and upbeat article about finding o...Such a positive and upbeat article about finding our own way in this world. Your lifestyle certainly sounds inviting. I guess anyone who travels a lot is really nomadic at heart and relates to your lifestyle! I know I do!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695079548365916242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-9857656719152290852017-07-08T13:29:37.490-07:002017-07-08T13:29:37.490-07:00Jackie, you and Joel are such an inspiration, I...Jackie, you and Joel are such an inspiration, I'm sure, to so many people, both younger and older than you. I admire the fact that you consider each of your places, home, since for me, 'home' is a matter of the heart, and as you love each and every one of your residences, why can't they all be 'home'? Why do we need to limit 'home' to one place? As you know, I own a house here on the island and it is my little piece of paradise, but I consider Canada to be home too, since I was born there, grew up there, and my extended family is there.<br /><br />Good luck with sorting through all your stuff! I toss/donate/pass down my things every year; it is quite cathartic!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61459150259846347382017-07-08T05:54:34.911-07:002017-07-08T05:54:34.911-07:00Oh Melissa what an exciting plan! We do enjoy our...Oh Melissa what an exciting plan! We do enjoy our 'fewer things' life in Greece which is such a contrast to our life's accumulations here. We can't help but wonder why we were so attracted to stuff!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81147495729124071382017-07-08T05:53:21.556-07:002017-07-08T05:53:21.556-07:00Oh Ruth that is such an exciting plan. I look for...Oh Ruth that is such an exciting plan. I look forward to reading about it on your blog!! Good luck. Daydreams can be caught!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56241035244885004382017-07-08T05:52:35.988-07:002017-07-08T05:52:35.988-07:00Yes, we do love that portion of our life best at t...Yes, we do love that portion of our life best at this point in our lives. Thanks for stopping by~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64031341632150718152017-07-08T05:51:57.631-07:002017-07-08T05:51:57.631-07:00Irene, I remember you wrote about a similar topic ...Irene, I remember you wrote about a similar topic not too long ago. It does seem we've reached 'that age' whether traveling or not, when it does become necessary to declutter. Our neighbor who lost both parents within months of each other told us yesterday we were wise. He and his wife are still trying to declutter the parents' house a year later!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50261083608250264542017-07-08T05:50:09.770-07:002017-07-08T05:50:09.770-07:00Oh and the same to you Jill - enjoy life! And yes,...Oh and the same to you Jill - enjoy life! And yes, one week into the de-clutter project and I am certainly questioning what the appeal was to all that stuff!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23897088713283068282017-07-08T05:49:12.597-07:002017-07-08T05:49:12.597-07:00Oh Janice you should do it! And take your kitty w...Oh Janice you should do it! And take your kitty with you. We have two sets of friends in our area of Greece who brought their fur babies from the US. One couple brought a dog and two cats and the other brought two dogs and three cats - it can be done and the animals have settled in quite well! And yes, your questions are part of a part 2 post that is in the development stages as I write this. Don't lose the daydream!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46031222903175056262017-07-08T05:46:33.244-07:002017-07-08T05:46:33.244-07:00Well this summer project has become a train racing...Well this summer project has become a train racing down the track feeling like derailment is close. How in the world did we (me???) manage to save so many things over the years?? I started with a careful consideration of each item and now The Scout is telling me not to dump everything! Thanks for the visit ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25828170773300624832017-07-08T04:49:18.207-07:002017-07-08T04:49:18.207-07:00I'm a little younger than a 'boomer' b...I'm a little younger than a 'boomer' but I can so relate to this post. We have recently paid a deposit on a caravan and next year we will sell our house to travel indefinitely around Australia. We are looking forward to a simpler life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15145469559753705323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80642589539739286022017-07-08T00:03:35.920-07:002017-07-08T00:03:35.920-07:00This is very inspiring. I hope I can have residen...This is very inspiring. I hope I can have residences in at least two places in the world. I am working towards staying in Europe for an extended period of time. #TPThursdayRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41582268049014616772017-07-07T18:54:04.918-07:002017-07-07T18:54:04.918-07:00I can see how you love your stone house on the hil...I can see how you love your stone house on the hill in Greece. It is such a captivating country! Enjoy your life. It sounds amazing.Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11573535237304021302017-07-07T09:14:43.839-07:002017-07-07T09:14:43.839-07:00What a great post that really hit home as I took a...What a great post that really hit home as I took a break from "decluttering/downsizing."Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79682927167411265692017-07-07T04:46:32.967-07:002017-07-07T04:46:32.967-07:00I very much enjoyed this post and reading about yo...I very much enjoyed this post and reading about your various residences and how you view your life amongst these. I also like the idea of living more simply without so much stuff! I wonder why we collect so much! I guess our children and grandchildren tie us here, whereas as no nesters you are free to do and enjoy - so you might as well jolly well go and do it! I love that Paulo Coelho quote - a message for all of us I think. Enjoy life wherever you are! Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17942193919702735682017-07-06T12:38:26.418-07:002017-07-06T12:38:26.418-07:00You are my inspiration. How many times have I thou...You are my inspiration. How many times have I thought, "I'd love to live in France". The only thing keeping me here in Canada is my cat.....I love following your journey and how you deal with opportunities and problems. Perhaps one day, I will do the same and live in France at least for 3 months. Then, maybe buy a place???? One question: does your Seattle home stay empty when you are away? Are you going to hang onto it so that when you are, say, 100, you'll return home and live permanently back in the US? Anyways, those are my questions. Perhaps you can answer them in upcoming posts! (Sorry if you already have and I missed it).Janice Chunghttp://www.francetraveltips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4821355140951554732017-07-06T09:21:40.905-07:002017-07-06T09:21:40.905-07:00I like the idea of a "lack of stuff".
E...I like the idea of a "lack of stuff".<br /><br />Enjoy your wonderful lifestyle. I'd love to do the same, but Steve is a homebody and I can only get him on one big vacation a year.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64033246716875824532017-07-06T05:57:52.877-07:002017-07-06T05:57:52.877-07:00I love that refrigerator magnets rule. . .and as w...I love that refrigerator magnets rule. . .and as we are packing up unwanted, unused things I am wishing I had instituted it several decades ago! We really must get you two over to Greece and we can sip Aperol Spritzes. . .not quite as good as a frozen Mai Tai but certainly quenches the thirst!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77326843014083962082017-07-06T05:56:00.093-07:002017-07-06T05:56:00.093-07:00That is the best part - meeting those who do '...That is the best part - meeting those who do 'get' it and then cultivating those friendships. It is so much more fun to be with those who don't look at you or question you as an oddity but as a comrade in adventures! (like you ;-) )<br />Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com