tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post6385977467292986065..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Catching a Daydream ~ That Greek Stone HouseJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25096546614361126982014-07-31T00:44:19.949-07:002014-07-31T00:44:19.949-07:00Welcome back and congratulations! What a way to ma...Welcome back and congratulations! What a way to make your dream come true and such an ideal setting too. Looking forward to reading more about your new home. Thanks for the inspiration and reminder that it may take awhile but dreams do have a way of coming true.Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41040030958046032642014-07-29T01:16:20.769-07:002014-07-29T01:16:20.769-07:00I am glad to hear that your dreams became reality ...I am glad to hear that your dreams became reality - sol jealous!<br />Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimgesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63520774965169253412014-07-28T06:54:58.557-07:002014-07-28T06:54:58.557-07:00Thanks much for your visit, Heather. Especially w...Thanks much for your visit, Heather. Especially when you must still be busy settling in to your new place. Look forward to reading more about it!!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87549747347929299882014-07-28T04:18:18.230-07:002014-07-28T04:18:18.230-07:00Oh no, I am on pins and needles and it is only Mon...Oh no, I am on pins and needles and it is only Monday!!! Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83810155901608336072014-07-26T08:46:26.012-07:002014-07-26T08:46:26.012-07:00Glad you managed it all, Jackie... and that you fo...Glad you managed it all, Jackie... and that you found the figs!Andrew Graeme Gouldhttp://andrewgraemegould.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2414895208759286992014-07-26T06:21:56.404-07:002014-07-26T06:21:56.404-07:00Yes and no to your question about translation Andr...Yes and no to your question about translation Andrew. Our tax ID number is one a totally incomprehensible paper - I know which is the number and I know it was signed and stamped - therefore it is real. And I can totally appreciate your observation that language isn't really the difficulty it is just doing things in a different way. . .what a learning curve! Oh and we did get a chance to taste those figs and I am SO hooked on them. We had some 'homemade' ones at a friends and they were sprinkled with oregano - I'd never have thought of that as being compatible.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72541770632671084432014-07-26T06:19:07.835-07:002014-07-26T06:19:07.835-07:00There will always be an olive harvest in Greece, t...There will always be an olive harvest in Greece, that is for sure Nancie! And from the stories we were told, it sounds like a ton of hard work but equally a ton of fun!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49513808342285782492014-07-26T06:18:04.568-07:002014-07-26T06:18:04.568-07:00'You did catch it. "Twists and turns"...'You did catch it. "Twists and turns" is a key phrase to the way this tale ends. More coming soon. Thanks for visiting today! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5737699357282853262014-07-26T06:16:54.093-07:002014-07-26T06:16:54.093-07:00We maintain that you must always have a daydream o...We maintain that you must always have a daydream of something exciting out there in the future, so you hold tight to that dream, Cathy! Sometimes they really do come true.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91608067794642601862014-07-25T21:23:08.794-07:002014-07-25T21:23:08.794-07:00How exciting! Congratulations to the two of you, J...How exciting! Congratulations to the two of you, Jackie. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the story -- and all the following ones of your time spent there in the future.<br /><br />That must have been quite something having to find out where and how to do all those things. It reminded me of when we we moved here from Australia four years ago. And in this case, we had no language problem. Even so, the problem is that they often do things in a different way. And by the way, do they do the paperwork for you in English? <br /><br />I must mention Kalamata, and it's not because of the olives. I might have told you on some other occasion that back in Sydney, we used to buy Kalamata figs, which were very special because they were light coloured and just semi dried. Watch out for the ones in cellophane, tied with a yellow ribbon. They're delicious... as long as you like figs, of course.Andrew Graeme Gouldhttp://andrewgraemegould.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64143550236467643842014-07-25T17:00:42.203-07:002014-07-25T17:00:42.203-07:00I do hope that there is an olive harvest to attend...I do hope that there is an olive harvest to attend in November! Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29781074159623206432014-07-25T13:41:32.173-07:002014-07-25T13:41:32.173-07:00Jackie, you can't leave us hanging in suspense...Jackie, you can't leave us hanging in suspense like that! I was having goosebumps when I read about the July 10 closing and about to rejoince the realization of your dream...then I read the twist and turn. I hope it's the ending we hope for. It sounds and looks beautiful where you are. Oh, I can image the massive energy of the World Cup celebration. Anyway, I await the next episode of this post. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6980137752541737382014-07-25T10:42:54.245-07:002014-07-25T10:42:54.245-07:00I am so excited to hear more! First, I'm hopin...I am so excited to hear more! First, I'm hoping that you have caught your dream. But also, it makes me think that my own similar dreams might actually be realistic. More.... please..... soon.... Cathy Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935816184174446949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60691276607427722822014-07-25T06:08:25.479-07:002014-07-25T06:08:25.479-07:00And you shall have it next week, Kay, I promise. ...And you shall have it next week, Kay, I promise. Thanks for the comment. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70549733207642223302014-07-24T22:00:34.787-07:002014-07-24T22:00:34.787-07:00You have me, Jackie! Waiting impatiently for the ...You have me, Jackie! Waiting impatiently for the "rest of the story".Kay Hermannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33255214461914322512014-07-24T20:54:13.421-07:002014-07-24T20:54:13.421-07:00Greece in the early spring and late fall for a mon...Greece in the early spring and late fall for a month or two would be just right. . .not too hot or cold and before tourist season. Our story does have a surprising (at least to us) twist or two to it. . .I'll conclude this chapter next week. Thanks for the comment and visit, Leigh.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56745165971488409792014-07-24T20:52:10.067-07:002014-07-24T20:52:10.067-07:00You never know about those daydreams, Marcia. Som...You never know about those daydreams, Marcia. Some slip through and some don't just like the Native Americans knew so long ago. Thanks much for the visit today!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-54529695098880547712014-07-24T20:51:00.364-07:002014-07-24T20:51:00.364-07:00As I said there are many twists and turns to this ...As I said there are many twists and turns to this story. . .some we certainly never expected! Hope you'll return for the next installment. . .and thanks for stopping by today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26635916501484301322014-07-24T20:31:36.121-07:002014-07-24T20:31:36.121-07:00Now that's some kind of dream. I love it when ...Now that's some kind of dream. I love it when people actually walk the talk - so a huge congrats and I can't wait to hear more. It sounds so utterly & impossibly romantic. Invite some travel bloggers in November and you'll have your grape harvest looked after.<br /><br />Now how many months of the year are you planning to live there? I can hardly wait to hear more.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8085542084364424862014-07-24T19:40:48.348-07:002014-07-24T19:40:48.348-07:00Sounds like the dream is turning into reality, Jac...Sounds like the dream is turning into reality, Jackie! Congrats on your persistence. Greece will be a blast! Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1846736474131637512014-07-24T19:07:00.956-07:002014-07-24T19:07:00.956-07:00Super! I love it when a plan comes together. Parti...Super! I love it when a plan comes together. Particularly in Greece. Fun story. How do you say 'welcome home' in Greek? :) Lucky you!Ursula Maxwell-Lewishttp://www.cloverdalereporter.com/lifestyles/268144232.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84392083163462434902014-07-24T16:27:02.588-07:002014-07-24T16:27:02.588-07:00Next week I'll tell the rest of this tale. I a...Next week I'll tell the rest of this tale. I appreciate your visit and interest. Thanks much for the comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41558415530629293712014-07-24T16:26:22.193-07:002014-07-24T16:26:22.193-07:00Oh Francesca, of all those who commented today you...Oh Francesca, of all those who commented today you've come the closest to reading between the lines. You've hit the nail on the head with your observations. . .I know you'll appreciate the rest of this story. Hugs to you! JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39446904361789102682014-07-24T16:24:56.692-07:002014-07-24T16:24:56.692-07:00Well Helen, sometimes daydreams can be quite fickl...Well Helen, sometimes daydreams can be quite fickle and hard to hold on to. . .tell you more next week! thanks for the good wishes and hope you'll check back for the rest of the story. . .Hope you are well and having a good summer!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24216725256105047082014-07-24T16:22:13.460-07:002014-07-24T16:22:13.460-07:00No the plan has always been just a vacation home; ...No the plan has always been just a vacation home; a base for further explorations in Greece and other destinations in Europe. . .something closer than Seattle. Of course almost everything is closer than Seattle, right? Thanks for visiting. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com