tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post8153840603259516308..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: The Space TravellerFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-63499745581651227142016-05-27T14:19:30.274-06:002016-05-27T14:19:30.274-06:00Nice to meet you too, Misha! Sorry I'm just a...Nice to meet you too, Misha! Sorry I'm just answering now. I've been traveling. I enjoy that kind of isolation in small doses too! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-67958747847595580952016-05-19T07:48:41.700-06:002016-05-19T07:48:41.700-06:00Do you suppose we could say that not having access...Do you suppose we could say that not having access to the Internet is our version of being cut off from everyone? In some ways I do feel isolated when I can't follow links and find out what is happening "out there". I can't imagine living so far away, as your dad did. And I am always amazed at the chatty tone in his letters. Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78514242416929473742016-05-18T08:15:37.420-06:002016-05-18T08:15:37.420-06:00I know that feeling. My grandparents have a cabin ...I know that feeling. My grandparents have a cabin up in the top of the mountains, a good hour away from any kind of civilization. Going there was like that. No neighbors, no vehicles, no electronics. Just us and nature. It was freeing, but I still like being connected. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-36763263956443801702016-05-17T03:32:21.293-06:002016-05-17T03:32:21.293-06:00I know that relaxing feeling of isolation too. Two...I know that relaxing feeling of isolation too. Two years ago I lived in an isolated area with little cell phone signal and next to no internet connection. <br /><br />For the first two months, it was the most relaxed I'd been in years. But by the third, I was starting to go stir crazy.<br /><br />Nice to meet you, by the way!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65039557865649712432016-05-16T22:16:59.047-06:002016-05-16T22:16:59.047-06:00Another great letter home. The photos are so good....Another great letter home. The photos are so good. Helps me to imagine that I am there.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-76310547016246402802016-05-16T11:10:47.323-06:002016-05-16T11:10:47.323-06:00Hey Fundy! I still have a scar on my forehead whe...Hey Fundy! I still have a scar on my forehead where nurse Mike stitched me up after a flash light misadventure in Lansdowne. Hugs your sister Barb Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-53088453473438472832016-05-16T06:14:44.321-06:002016-05-16T06:14:44.321-06:00What an isolated experience. These are fabulous me...What an isolated experience. These are fabulous memories. I can't remember if I've asked before, but are you preparing a memoir or personal history?Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-22030338616962904932016-05-16T04:48:26.752-06:002016-05-16T04:48:26.752-06:00Wow - this was one fascinating post! What an inter...Wow - this was one fascinating post! What an interesting life you all led. It does always amaze me that kids survive childhood with all the risks that they take, but I guess it's just a necessary part of growing up. Looking forward to checking out more of your blog and your father's letters.<br /><br />Cheers - EllenEllen @ The Cynical Sailorhttp://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-27476658758528489092016-05-15T16:46:14.679-06:002016-05-15T16:46:14.679-06:00Oh boy, I am glad that you made it through your ch...Oh boy, I am glad that you made it through your childhood! I am the same but I wasn't in as an exotic location as you! :-)<br />Your Dad's letters are fascinating. xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-36210205420668174392016-05-13T20:11:21.267-06:002016-05-13T20:11:21.267-06:00I hear you, Janie! Trump ~ OMG! I'm off, and...I hear you, Janie! Trump ~ OMG! I'm off, and when I come back, I'll catch up with everyone! Take care! I'm gong to be computerless!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-34501625044725141702016-05-13T20:10:05.485-06:002016-05-13T20:10:05.485-06:00Hi, Kezzie! I've been the worst respondent! ...Hi, Kezzie! I've been the worst respondent! Thanks, dear friend, for hanging in with me when I have been so absent! Life will hopefully settle down soon! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58113537533691260852016-05-13T16:03:16.304-06:002016-05-13T16:03:16.304-06:00I remain about as cut off from the world as possib...I remain about as cut off from the world as possible because I'm sick of Donald Trump and don't want to hear about him.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-27107892157649916662016-05-13T16:03:01.901-06:002016-05-13T16:03:01.901-06:00It's amazing to think of being cut off like th...It's amazing to think of being cut off like that! Your father had a good pragmatic attitude to it though. I think you have to or otherwise you go mad like UNo!xKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-2391633039520210242016-05-13T12:48:09.507-06:002016-05-13T12:48:09.507-06:00Yeah, there was the ever present threat of what ha...Yeah, there was the ever present threat of what happens if crap hits the fan! LOL Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1300316374633260892016-05-13T12:46:53.471-06:002016-05-13T12:46:53.471-06:00I'm feeling the love, Linda! I'll be back...I'm feeling the love, Linda! I'll be back before I know it. Thanks goodness for your travel tips! I've been putting them to good use! I have a small carryon ~ NO computer. :( It was interesting around here this morning when Terry told me I needed to take the small carryon that fits under the seat not the bigger carryon that goes in the overhead bin. LOL I'll have stories to tell! Take care my dear friend! Big hugs to you! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-10521602428790696232016-05-13T09:14:14.729-06:002016-05-13T09:14:14.729-06:00Being that isolated you'd have nothing much to...Being that isolated you'd have nothing much to worry about except maybe the unknown. It may be peaceful for a while, but if crap hits the fan, you'd be rather screwed trying to get out of there.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-4235544276816661972016-05-13T08:55:50.008-06:002016-05-13T08:55:50.008-06:00Great to see another post from you, dear Louise, a...Great to see another post from you, dear Louise, and I look forward to having you back, my cherished friend. Love and hugs to you. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45718606467432266112016-05-13T08:45:42.865-06:002016-05-13T08:45:42.865-06:00Thanks, Debra! I'll have adventures to share ...Thanks, Debra! I'll have adventures to share when I can get back online! Take care!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-83665568682450312892016-05-13T08:45:00.338-06:002016-05-13T08:45:00.338-06:00Thanks, Sage! I live to travel! Terry lives to t...Thanks, Sage! I live to travel! Terry lives to travel on a low budget and very lightly. When we got married, I didn't know where in the world we were going on our honeymoon, and I could only bring a carryon. I should have realized then what my future would be like. LOLFundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-42924870508876180712016-05-13T08:41:43.340-06:002016-05-13T08:41:43.340-06:00Hi, Alex! When I think of the things we did as ki...Hi, Alex! When I think of the things we did as kids, I wonder that we actually survived childhood. There were times our lives were threatened! I've got a very small piece scheduled for IWSG day on June 1st ~ don't want to get dropped! LOL I'll have lots of stories to share when I get back online. Take care! You do so much for so many people!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-11876203314701628142016-05-13T08:37:56.943-06:002016-05-13T08:37:56.943-06:00Hi, Jean! I love maps, too! Lately I've take...Hi, Jean! I love maps, too! Lately I've taken to making and posting my own because of copyright constrictions, using Wikimedia bases. I've been alone lots in my life, but rarely lonely. No internet is marching orders from my husband who says there is no room to lug my computer around in my tiny suitcase when we're hopping planes, trains, buses, boats, maybe a ferry. We will be moving fast and light. Sending hugs and best wishes to you and Hugh!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-30754843391628345022016-05-13T07:22:08.945-06:002016-05-13T07:22:08.945-06:00So you're going to be isolated without interne...So you're going to be isolated without internet access? See you when you're back in the blogosphere!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-90396484588560812472016-05-13T06:32:55.671-06:002016-05-13T06:32:55.671-06:00I have been without contact many times for a week ...I have been without contact many times for a week or two in wilderness trips while backpacking or canoeing. Sadly, now, with cell phones and other such gadgets, you are no longer so cut off from the world. I'd be with you, climbing that tower! Enjoy your travels.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-25602615300845652922016-05-13T05:59:44.386-06:002016-05-13T05:59:44.386-06:00It would be weird to be cut off. It would take a l...It would be weird to be cut off. It would take a load off - you wouldn't know to worry about things. Like your father did, you just wouldn't worry.<br />I'm sure you kids tempted fate many times...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80182674109761829872016-05-13T02:11:25.836-06:002016-05-13T02:11:25.836-06:00I love maps, and follow yours with great interest....I love maps, and follow yours with great interest. And now with blog friends all over, I have printed out maps of Canada, US, Japan, and naturally our own NZ. You might find a little pinpoint where you are. Isolation is what you make of it, being alone or being lonely are so different. Take care Louise, and no internet is another kind of isolation too, or is it deprivation??Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.com