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This is a story about an
international couple raising and home educating three
young boys on a small island in Japan, half living in
buses, engaged in organic, self-sufficient farming in
the middle of a mountain forest while dealing with
climate, cultural, and personal challenges. These pages
are about pretty much anything and everything all guided
by our family motto, Taking Chances, Making Changes,
Being Happy. Thank you very much for joining us on our
ongoing crazy adventure.
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August 1, 2011 - House Purchase.
After a few weeks of negotiations, we purchased the adjacent
property for an unbelievably low price, the equivalent of
$4000. The house is one of
three houses built at the same time, including our house.
The adjacent house is almost exactly the same except our
house has a first floor bedroom and a second floor veranda.
The condition of the adjacent house was pretty awful when we
bought it. In some ways better and some ways worse than our
house. The fact I already spent a year repairing our house
made working on the adjacent house easier but still
difficult.
Typhoon Muifa. This
storm is on the way to either Korea or Japan. Probably will stay on
the west side of Japan and not affect us at all.
August 1, 2011 -
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Sakurai, Japan, Onbara Fireworks Festival.
Pretty long weekend for sure. A bit of a hangover on Sunday but still managed to
find the energy to spend the afternoon and evening in Sakurai, Japan for the
Onbara Fireworks Festival. Tons of people, plenty of yatai, food stands, beer,
and fun.
August 8, 2011 -
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Annual trip up to the Yoshino Mountains was fantastic. Could not fish though.
Recent typhoons raised the level of the lake around 8 meters and wiped out much
of the fishing spots. We spent time relaxing, eating, drinking, playing in the
river, and enjoying the scenery. Japan has an incredible amount of beautiful
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August 16, 2011 -
Facebook Comment - Hey come on now. No worries dude means do not think
about things too much. Was simply discussing about you. People say all kinds of
things about me anytime. No effect on me. Was simply talking with Mimai since
everyone is very close from many years ago. Really do not think so much.
Anything you say will accept for sure. Apologies if you were offended. Really
think you should come and visit when you can.
August 16, 2011 -
Facebook Comment - Hey you are welcome anytime. You can even blow up the
toaster if you want. Would be even better if you can make it to a house party.
See you then.
August 17, 2011 -
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Through the Eyes of a Two-Year-Old.
Was browsing through Wikipedia today when little Shai saw a picture of Dan
Quayle and quickly exclaimed “Daddy”….hmmmm. Been told I look like many people
before but not the ex Vice-President. Hey at least I can spell POTAYTOE. Can you
believe?
August 27, 2011 -
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END OF SUMMER BBQ PARTY -
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM |
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