tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post7341730561370606869..comments2024-03-29T05:49:06.416-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Winter Sale | At the time we were Millionaires}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38911749908513114152013-01-10T07:01:29.228-05:002013-01-10T07:01:29.228-05:00Dearest Mariette,
wow,I enjoyed so much this post...Dearest Mariette,<br /><br />wow,I enjoyed so much this post regarding your Indonesia living.<br />you were absolutely right. But now days have changed. now 1 USD= RP.9.650.<br />In Indonesia,at this moment quite expensive living cost either.<br />the same herein Europe. working for paying highly taxes instead of working for saving.<br />have a nice day<br />love to you<br /><br />Hayu Masellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785613157724186279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-75773782634270146302013-01-08T17:28:57.103-05:002013-01-08T17:28:57.103-05:00Dear Mariette,what a lovely post!I realy enjoyed r...Dear Mariette,what a lovely post!I realy enjoyed reading it.I never visit Indonesia,only Singapore!!Are you from the Netherlands ?My daughters boyfriend lives in Delft,and she goes too often there!Wishing you a lovely week!<br />Dimi..DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-19389918950127258672013-01-08T17:05:22.979-05:002013-01-08T17:05:22.979-05:00Lieve Mariette,
Kan de " comment box " n...Lieve Mariette,<br />Kan de " comment box " niet vinden dus maar even als reply-kommentaar op Janny haar comment.<br />Wat vervelend dat je met je gezondheid zit, zo naar.Ik probeer even wat goede wensen en gedachten naar je toe te sturen en denk aan je- hoop dat dit helpt, lieve schat!!! <br />http://moderncountrylady.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/kindest-and-most-supportive-best-blog.html is een korte post over je, nu maar hopen dat de hele wereld je beterschap stuurt en dat het helpt.Veel liefs.XXXX BeaModern Country Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876033776851036157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34486914190052137952013-01-08T15:37:19.705-05:002013-01-08T15:37:19.705-05:00Wat zit je daarboven heerlijk aan het water in Ven...Wat zit je daarboven heerlijk aan het water in Venetië. Lijkt mij ook erg mooi daat, zie het vaak op de franse tv.<br />Wat heb je veel gereisd en veel ervaringen opgedaan, dat is heel waardevol in het leven.<br /><br />Groetjes JannyRozen van papierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322474478773586988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-67070771914434147612013-01-08T14:11:49.336-05:002013-01-08T14:11:49.336-05:00It must be wonderful to once in your life feel ric...It must be wonderful to once in your life feel rich and generous. Beautiful pictures.<br /><br />HugsElnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644107227965720576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-67467352044078293612013-01-08T12:02:46.453-05:002013-01-08T12:02:46.453-05:00Liebe Mariette,
es klingt nach einer interessante...Liebe Mariette, <br />es klingt nach einer interessanten Erfahrung, einmal "Millionär" gewesen zu sein, wenn auch nur in indonesischer Währung ;o)) Schöne Bilder und Erinnerungen! Es ist schade, dass der Kontakt zu deinen Verwandten inzwischen nicht mehr so eng ist - (oft hat das aber gar nichts mit Geschenken oder "nicht-Geschenken" zu tun, sondern damit, dass die Menschen schon so viel Zeit und Energie für ihr eigenes Leben aufwenden... Meine jüngeren Verwandten stecken nun auch bis über beide Ohren in ihrem Berufsleben... da hört man eben leider nur selten voneinander...)<br />♥♥liche Grüße & alles Liebe von der rostrosigen Traude<br />PS: Bei uns schneit's seit gestern wie wild! <br />˚˛*˛°.˛*.˛°˛<br />˛°_██_*<br />˛. (´• ̮•)*<br />.°( . • . ) ˛<br />*(…’•’.. )<br />Rostrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901976103765887360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-29547345059738010922013-01-08T11:14:25.760-05:002013-01-08T11:14:25.760-05:00That was such a great post Mariette!!! Love the t...That was such a great post Mariette!!! Love the title too:) You will always be millionaires because of all the wonderful experiences you've had in your life and continue to have:)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-46543383783945923002013-01-08T11:09:27.275-05:002013-01-08T11:09:27.275-05:00I know that situation. They expect you to buy them...I know that situation. They expect you to buy them things every time you travel somewhere. (even to near town) That is rude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71059658312139579452013-01-08T06:34:53.496-05:002013-01-08T06:34:53.496-05:00You have traveled so many places and experienced s...You have traveled so many places and experienced so many different things Mariette. How wonderful to be able to share your experiences. Lovely!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-86026669327521199012013-01-08T04:56:05.237-05:002013-01-08T04:56:05.237-05:00Dearest Mariette,
Hello, thank you SO MUCH for you...Dearest Mariette,<br />Hello, thank you SO MUCH for your thoughtful comment. Although I'm still feeling a bit groggy, I finally start facing pc and catching up visiting friends (^^;)<br /><br />Oh, your experiences in Indonesia♬♬♬ Haha, my head doesn't work for converting rate. Yes, so many kinds of dollars which we need to consider the differences. Happy for your great experience there, my sweet friend♡♡♡<br /><br />Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*<br />orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-29315024127081887552013-01-08T01:42:16.533-05:002013-01-08T01:42:16.533-05:00Deaerst Mariette,
what a wonderful post about your...Deaerst Mariette,<br />what a wonderful post about your time in Indonesia, really interesting!<br />Wishing you a wonderful and happy week,my dear friend!<br />love and hugs<br />Claudia<br />Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379217348599915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84446615062437450522013-01-07T22:23:59.214-05:002013-01-07T22:23:59.214-05:00Dear Jim,
You are so right and yes, postage drasti...Dear Jim,<br />You are so right and yes, postage drastically changed since surface and book rates are eliminated. It doesn't make sense when the postage is more than the value... The experience of living abroad is priceless; we will treasure that till our death and we hope that will not be too soon.<br />Best wishes to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-35134900143538096972013-01-07T22:05:27.388-05:002013-01-07T22:05:27.388-05:00Hello Mariette, Although the 30 to 1 exchange rate...Hello Mariette, Although the 30 to 1 exchange rate is not so high as in Indonesia, Taiwan has similar issues. Everyday expenses cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, which can be a bit disorienting for Americans, especially since Taiwan currency is also called dollars, and they usually use the $ dollar sign. For example, US$1000 is NT$30,000, and $5 in the states is $150 in Taiwan.<br /><br />High postage rates do pose problems for expatriates, especially when sending from the U.S. after they eliminated Surface, Book, and other discount rates. When I send a package in either direction, the postage is often more than the value of what I am sending. <br /><br />Still, postage is only a minor factor in living abroad. The real value and benefit is in the experience.<br />--Road to ParnassusParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com