tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post8948082447226016907..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Kismet in Taipei Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-89924540867955082142014-04-25T04:34:33.025-04:002014-04-25T04:34:33.025-04:00Hi Leslie...We found Jennifer through word of mout...Hi Leslie...We found Jennifer through word of mouth, as these sort of things so often happen. If you find youself travelling to Taipei, I would love to pass her details along.. xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-38280898782294477232014-04-25T04:33:20.468-04:002014-04-25T04:33:20.468-04:00I thought you might like this one Joan… ;)I thought you might like this one Joan… ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30577802691438811252014-04-25T04:33:03.317-04:002014-04-25T04:33:03.317-04:00Thank you Carole…I hope you did too! xxThank you Carole…I hope you did too! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9528636698741295752014-04-25T04:32:45.046-04:002014-04-25T04:32:45.046-04:00So glad it arrived Carina..I love sending you post...So glad it arrived Carina..I love sending you postcards, we travel well together. I wonder where the next one will be from?? ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-61008916529296882502014-04-25T04:31:49.859-04:002014-04-25T04:31:49.859-04:00Thank you Webb…I deliberated on the fish, it is no...Thank you Webb…I deliberated on the fish, it is not something I would normally gravitate to but I also felt it was time for a change. The fact that they are a good omen for prosperity helped too. ;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-51890957627595659032014-04-25T04:30:12.878-04:002014-04-25T04:30:12.878-04:00Thank you Loree…i will put that in the crazy novel...Thank you Loree…i will put that in the crazy novel category..;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-60006021520847303522014-04-25T04:29:36.115-04:002014-04-25T04:29:36.115-04:00I hope you had a happy one Becky! ;)I hope you had a happy one Becky! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-17162412194821034862014-04-25T04:29:18.480-04:002014-04-25T04:29:18.480-04:00Mary…I imagine the postcard trail will take a whil...Mary…I imagine the postcard trail will take a while, it usually does. I hope it arrives! In regards, to my versoin of Jennifer's peonies..I can only hope they will look half as lovely. xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-60046811421627639652014-04-25T04:27:51.776-04:002014-04-25T04:27:51.776-04:00So interesting Rena that you said it is more Chine...So interesting Rena that you said it is more Chinese than China itself, Jennifer said that too. A tour of the National Palace Museum and the lost treasures speaks to that as well. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37449281922100479902014-04-25T04:26:01.022-04:002014-04-25T04:26:01.022-04:00Your postcard is on it's way Elizabeth..with f...Your postcard is on it's way Elizabeth..with fingers crossed! We went along to The Grand Hotel..the history of Taipei is fascinating, especially the dignitaries who came along to visit..xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-76057625124674788042014-04-25T04:23:52.864-04:002014-04-25T04:23:52.864-04:00Me too Pamela…I can't help but wonder about th...Me too Pamela…I can't help but wonder about the next chapter of stories…;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-26500853195787951162014-04-25T04:23:17.965-04:002014-04-25T04:23:17.965-04:00Your welcome Maywyn…that little teapot has given a...Your welcome Maywyn…that little teapot has given a whole new meaning to the tea experience! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86375472799963958752014-04-22T06:27:41.606-04:002014-04-22T06:27:41.606-04:00Thank you Jenni...and you are right, I can count a...Thank you Jenni...and you are right, I can count a few guides that have made a trip spectacular and equally, a few that have not. Sometimes it feels like a roll of the dice, in this case, I got lucky. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-27773726417977323222014-04-21T20:19:55.139-04:002014-04-21T20:19:55.139-04:00Thank you for your vivid story of day one of your ...Thank you for your vivid story of day one of your time in Taipei. I am looking forward to day two. I haven't been to Taipei since 1976, and I imagine that much has changed. How did you find Jennifer? She definitely is my kind of guide!Leslie in Portland, Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-38519968408532000492014-04-21T14:36:23.045-04:002014-04-21T14:36:23.045-04:00Wonderful ! Wonderful ! Madagascarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206920376051956832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-21279136029413664392014-04-20T23:21:10.945-04:002014-04-20T23:21:10.945-04:00I hope you've had an Easter full of love and h...I hope you've had an Easter full of love and hope!<br />xoCarole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-79045385687315229652014-04-20T17:55:23.563-04:002014-04-20T17:55:23.563-04:00What an adventure. She sounds and looks wonderful!...What an adventure. She sounds and looks wonderful! Can't wait to hear about day 2. Your postcard arrived today. Thank you so much. You really are the most generous woman I know. <br />carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086636830513427701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-19862464942474119482014-04-20T16:29:30.723-04:002014-04-20T16:29:30.723-04:00What a wonderful little teapot. I love the graphi...What a wonderful little teapot. I love the graphic of fish - reminds me of the ones in my pond (that I need to go feed right about now). But seriously, there is something soothing about the fish graphics ... i just like it. Sounds like you enjoyed your trip. Great!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-33627865676362242412014-04-20T16:22:44.469-04:002014-04-20T16:22:44.469-04:00Dear Jeanne, your life is the stuff novels are mad...Dear Jeanne, your life is the stuff novels are made of. Hope your Easter was wonderful.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-73399646091681069982014-04-20T16:13:49.232-04:002014-04-20T16:13:49.232-04:00Happy Easter, dear Jeanne!Happy Easter, dear Jeanne!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37841554790686410282014-04-20T15:09:17.296-04:002014-04-20T15:09:17.296-04:00What a sweet tour guide, and to visit her home and...What a sweet tour guide, and to visit her home and studio was one of those aaaaah moments I'm certain- they are what make travel experiences so special. Her peonies are so beautiful and, as you already have a brush, I'll be waiting to see your version Jeanne!<br /><br />Lovely story - thanks for sharing peeks at Taipei, I've yet to go there!!!!<br /><br />Hope your Easter has been special - <br />Love, Mary<br /><br />P.S. Your postcard hasn't arrived to date - just didn't want you to think me rude as I've not thanked you!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-60276619356677669982014-04-20T12:16:45.931-04:002014-04-20T12:16:45.931-04:00Jeanne, so nice to hear you enjoyed your trip to ...Jeanne, so nice to hear you enjoyed your trip to Taipei. Its more Chinese than China itself. Had also a lot of interesting experiences there. When I reAD the question "are you Jeanne?" I thought at first she is a clairvoyant because there are so many in Taipei and astonishing good. Mumbaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371965577645396996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-40664629180281374542014-04-20T11:21:14.176-04:002014-04-20T11:21:14.176-04:00What a great story!For some reason I think this to...What a great story!For some reason I think this took place awhile ago?Or is it a recent story?<br />I was in TAIPEI the Spring of 1981……..we saw a show and some students went to see the GORGE??I cannot recall the name now!I had tea at THE GRAND HOTEL…………..an old building at the time that was beautiful.I think were only there for two days………as I was on a rather large boat traveling the world…….in three months!It was college afloat…….called SEMESTER AT SEA.Myself and both my SONS were lucky enough to have this experience.LIFE CHANGING really.But I want to hear more of your story not mine!!!!<br />I mailed you a postcard over a month ago!Sounds like the mail is worse then ITALY!!!!!GOod GRIEF!<br />I await yours………and you will hear my squeal of delight when I do receive it!<br />Off to find the BUNNY!!!!!<br />XOXOXOLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55526080307475858062014-04-20T11:07:17.936-04:002014-04-20T11:07:17.936-04:00Fascinating story! Jennifer is amazing. It is kind...Fascinating story! Jennifer is amazing. It is kind of serendipity when we meet kindred spirits. Jennifer is amazing and so talented. I'm sure you had fun touring with her and exchanging stories. I would like to buy one of those ceramics. The paintings are beautiful too. I hope you will be able to attend her art class one day. Chic Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095901296795998446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-70624507173228463822014-04-20T09:22:47.365-04:002014-04-20T09:22:47.365-04:00Happy Easter to you and yours
Wonderful post and p...Happy Easter to you and yours<br />Wonderful post and photos<br />A special tea cup collection for those moments of breathing new joy is a must. <br />Thank you Jeanne for the inspiration, and Jennifer<br />Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.com