tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post7866009217436481628..comments2024-03-19T02:30:22.589-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Mr. and Mrs. H...in Hong KongJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30770716764797588642014-03-02T12:22:40.063-05:002014-03-02T12:22:40.063-05:00Traveling with one's spouse on a business trip...Traveling with one's spouse on a business trip---a glimpse of retired life together! Beware!!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116015437584607771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-12488694666710446752014-02-28T00:42:10.501-05:002014-02-28T00:42:10.501-05:00The travel becomes challenging and fun even when t...The travel becomes challenging and fun even when traveling together doesn’t happen very often.The surprises become part of the romance. And your story sounds lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-52850688551224836562014-02-26T23:28:15.184-05:002014-02-26T23:28:15.184-05:00I hope so Judy! It will be interesting to see if o...I hope so Judy! It will be interesting to see if our children follow in our footsteps and look for opportunities to work abroad or decide to stay in one place. It is a common question amongst expat parents. It could easily go either way with our brood. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-61251017766642632102014-02-26T22:01:49.591-05:002014-02-26T22:01:49.591-05:00I'll never be in your shoes, but I think you s...I'll never be in your shoes, but I think you should be where you think you both would be happiest. A lot of folks opt to be close to their children (and grandchildren), regardless of whether it's city or country. Others are independent enough not to require that much closeness. Maybe you will be lucky enough to have the best of all worlds--a home in both hemispheres for at least as long as you can travel back and forth. :-) JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86646351115756108392014-02-26T20:26:31.556-05:002014-02-26T20:26:31.556-05:00Judy...you have asked the question of all question...Judy...you have asked the question of all questions, the one that comes up more frequently as time passes. We have two lives on the drawing board. One in New Hampshire and one back in Sydney...to spend time with our children split between both countries. How long we can keep it going is another matter. It would be nice if our country and city living were a tad closer...but for now, we are just rolling with it. Time will tell... ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-24867389046531130602014-02-26T20:21:56.018-05:002014-02-26T20:21:56.018-05:00That would be lovely Sunday...I will be there May-...That would be lovely Sunday...I will be there May-September. I will drop you a note.. xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-46905766845883910712014-02-26T20:21:14.388-05:002014-02-26T20:21:14.388-05:00Absolutely Mary...I keep that thought with me ever...Absolutely Mary...I keep that thought with me every day. Good question on the tag-a-long farmer! Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-54776516271571128312014-02-26T11:17:58.402-05:002014-02-26T11:17:58.402-05:00P. S. Just an afterthought .... after reading som...P. S. Just an afterthought .... after reading some of the other comments. After traveling the world for a good part of his life, how easy do you think it will be for Mr. H to settle down to the potentially somewhat quiet life of a gentleman farmer in New Hampshire? When a former colleague of mine retired from a career which had included, among other things, many years of living in the hubbub of Shanghai, he wanted nothing more than a quiet cabin in the wilds of North Georgia. Alas, it happened not to be what his wife wanted at all. Due to my retirement, I've lost communications with him, but I hope they came to a happy settlement and now enjoy the best of both city and country. :-)JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39611655726113642412014-02-26T09:53:25.402-05:002014-02-26T09:53:25.402-05:00Jeanne, this was so funny. I can just picture it a...Jeanne, this was so funny. I can just picture it all. If you both can laugh at the mishaps that traveling together brings, than you are in good shape. In the future, these experiences will make great stories around the dinner table with your children and grandchildren. So excited to hear about your move to the U.S. in May. Would love to meet up for tea sometime when I am traveling in New England! xx SundaySunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85619072626741834792014-02-26T05:28:06.301-05:002014-02-26T05:28:06.301-05:00It sounds like you are enjoying this next part of ...It sounds like you are enjoying this next part of your life. Who knows how many 'parts' we will have, so get the most out of them. Who will be the 'tag-a-long' farmer in New Hampshire? :)Going Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856208193172387761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55686643573853945662014-02-26T01:05:34.939-05:002014-02-26T01:05:34.939-05:00I like your style Webb! ;)I like your style Webb! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-53126871052281834972014-02-26T01:01:21.589-05:002014-02-26T01:01:21.589-05:00So glad Larissa...thank you! xxSo glad Larissa...thank you! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-26445133230562597192014-02-26T01:00:46.492-05:002014-02-26T01:00:46.492-05:00You crack me up Elizabeth...love that you ended up...You crack me up Elizabeth...love that you ended up at the next table. What is life if we can not take it all in stride. I laughed myself silly writing this post. I wonder if I am losing my mind??? <br /><br />I am in a major organisation push at the moment...lots to do before heading back to the USA in May. I am hoping to paint when I settle back into life at Tahilla. ;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-14842416953049015212014-02-26T00:58:08.915-05:002014-02-26T00:58:08.915-05:00Well said Leslie..I am a bit nervous about your la...Well said Leslie..I am a bit nervous about your last reference to living together constantly (at home). I am sure we will adjust but I imagine there will be a few "peace negotiations" along the way. Not sure I am ready for that chapter just yet. I may write to you for advice when it rolls around. It will not be that far off. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55274252259424865102014-02-26T00:55:11.459-05:002014-02-26T00:55:11.459-05:00Agree Pamela...and normally, he is the one to rece...Agree Pamela...and normally, he is the one to receive the upgrade. He said they must have made a mistake but was happy to let it go...kind of. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-91071265315952573062014-02-26T00:54:02.490-05:002014-02-26T00:54:02.490-05:00I think it was Kyle..he laughed when he read your ...I think it was Kyle..he laughed when he read your comment. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-87551686718945292322014-02-26T00:53:28.742-05:002014-02-26T00:53:28.742-05:00I LOVE that you just said that! xxI LOVE that you just said that! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-20626213657345680652014-02-26T00:53:05.122-05:002014-02-26T00:53:05.122-05:00Minor adjustments Loree...smooth sailing ahead, I ...Minor adjustments Loree...smooth sailing ahead, I am sure of it! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-8281481167023052492014-02-26T00:52:21.191-05:002014-02-26T00:52:21.191-05:00Thank you Sandy! xxThank you Sandy! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-36812974843711099842014-02-26T00:51:45.153-05:002014-02-26T00:51:45.153-05:00Thank you Lisa..I am so glad Mr. H reads these com...Thank you Lisa..I am so glad Mr. H reads these comments..ATTENTION: MR. H ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-83935671332410293832014-02-26T00:50:42.891-05:002014-02-26T00:50:42.891-05:00I feel a rocky retirement road ahead for Mr. and M...I feel a rocky retirement road ahead for Mr. and Mrs H.... ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-65173460911374822182014-02-26T00:49:50.126-05:002014-02-26T00:49:50.126-05:00I am sure he will Peggy, especially as we are to b...I am sure he will Peggy, especially as we are to be parted shortly for five months. Life will be looking a different by then. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-14769145716780587722014-02-26T00:47:56.719-05:002014-02-26T00:47:56.719-05:00Mr and Mrs H LOVE that you did! ;)Mr and Mrs H LOVE that you did! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-40644900042330186612014-02-26T00:47:23.995-05:002014-02-26T00:47:23.995-05:00Thanks Stephanie...it is what five years of bloggi...Thanks Stephanie...it is what five years of blogging does to you. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-70102170770630172512014-02-26T00:46:52.471-05:002014-02-26T00:46:52.471-05:00Thank you Judy...I know we will. In this case, I w...Thank you Judy...I know we will. In this case, I would say practice makes perfect. The real trick will be when he retires and tries to step into my routine. I will hold that thought on our next trip. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com