Comments for The Talandis Family in Japan http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com Sharing out adventures in the land of the rising sun Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:49:01 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on TFiJ33: Luke & Max’s 1st vegetable garden by Darius http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=537&cpage=1#comment-591 Darius Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:49:01 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=537#comment-591 First, very well done! I am jealous that you grew so many vegetables! We tried tomatoes and various herbs, but only harvested a handful of tomatoes (plum and beefsteak). Second, I am very impressed with your english skills. All I can say in Japanese is 'sushi' (and thank goodness for that, since I LOVE to eat it!!!!) Third - Max. Holy cow what a cutie pie. Fourth - My favorite line by Luke was '...harvest our crop' since 'crop' sounded a little like another word, which you would NOT want to harvest! that was fun, thanks for sharing! First, very well done! I am jealous that you grew so many vegetables! We tried tomatoes and various herbs, but only harvested a handful of tomatoes (plum and beefsteak). Second, I am very impressed with your english skills. All I can say in Japanese is ‘sushi’ (and thank goodness for that, since I LOVE to eat it!!!!) Third – Max. Holy cow what a cutie pie. Fourth – My favorite line by Luke was ‘…harvest our crop’ since ‘crop’ sounded a little like another word, which you would NOT want to harvest! that was fun, thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on TFiJ32: Shredding Cow Mountain by Natalie White http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509&cpage=1#comment-589 Natalie White Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:03 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509#comment-589 i love to see women that is doing some figure skating , they are really beautiful and gracefull.,:: i love to see women that is doing some figure skating , they are really beautiful and gracefull.,::

]]> Comment on TFiJ17: Tree planting day by Tanya http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=102&cpage=1#comment-585 Tanya Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:44:37 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=102#comment-585 Hey there... How's that tree doing?? Hope you are all well! Regards Tanya Hey there…
How’s that tree doing??
Hope you are all well!
Regards
Tanya

]]> Comment on TFiJ32: Shredding Cow Mountain by Sarah Graham http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509&cpage=1#comment-582 Sarah Graham Fri, 21 May 2010 03:40:45 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509#comment-582 i love to Figure Skate, and this has been my favorite sport ever since i was a kid.~:' i love to Figure Skate, and this has been my favorite sport ever since i was a kid.~:’

]]> Comment on TFiJ32: Shredding Cow Mountain by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509&cpage=1#comment-568 Papa Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:38:34 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509#comment-568 @Rita: Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, that is one good thing about life here, but of course it varies from family to family. Shinobu and I are very united on giving a good life to our kids. We're looking forward to your visit! @Dad: Yes, Shinobu and I are very passionate about sports, something we are keen to pass on. I had a lot of fun video taping all that... Of course we fell down a lot, and I'm thinking of doing a "wipe-out" video soon... we'll see! We've been following the Olympics very closely! It's big news here, especially the events the Japanese athletes excel in. The snowboarding event was very exciting. We watched it live early in the morning... The Japanese snowboarder got a lot of attention here because of the sloppy way he wore the official uniform in the airport coming over... He almost got kicked out of the games for not tucking in his shirt!!! They are very strict about that here... And the figure skating is REALLY big. Wall to wall news reports and documentaries. Every single aspect is dissected. Thing is, unlike the States, this (and speed skating) is really the only thing going for Japan. So much attention is placed on a few top athletes. It's a lot of pressure! I hope Luke will be able to deal with it when he makes the Olympic team!!! :-) @Rita: Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, that is one good thing about life here, but of course it varies from family to family. Shinobu and I are very united on giving a good life to our kids. We’re looking forward to your visit!

@Dad: Yes, Shinobu and I are very passionate about sports, something we are keen to pass on. I had a lot of fun video taping all that… Of course we fell down a lot, and I’m thinking of doing a “wipe-out” video soon… we’ll see!

We’ve been following the Olympics very closely! It’s big news here, especially the events the Japanese athletes excel in. The snowboarding event was very exciting. We watched it live early in the morning… The Japanese snowboarder got a lot of attention here because of the sloppy way he wore the official uniform in the airport coming over… He almost got kicked out of the games for not tucking in his shirt!!! They are very strict about that here… And the figure skating is REALLY big. Wall to wall news reports and documentaries. Every single aspect is dissected. Thing is, unlike the States, this (and speed skating) is really the only thing going for Japan. So much attention is placed on a few top athletes. It’s a lot of pressure! I hope Luke will be able to deal with it when he makes the Olympic team!!! :-)

]]> Comment on TFiJ32: Shredding Cow Mountain by Dad http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509&cpage=1#comment-567 Dad Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:54:52 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509#comment-567 Gerald, I sometimes think that you enjoy the sports more than the kids. Nice photography, you and Shinobu always do nice work. How did the family enjoy the snowboarding in the Olympics. The Japanese man who took bronze in figure skating was very good. Keep up the good work! Dad Gerald,

I sometimes think that you enjoy the sports more than the kids.

Nice photography, you and Shinobu always do nice work.

How did the family enjoy the snowboarding in the Olympics. The Japanese man who took bronze in figure skating was very good.

Keep up the good work!

Dad

]]> Comment on TFiJ32: Shredding Cow Mountain by Rita Petrikiene Orlovaite http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509&cpage=1#comment-566 Rita Petrikiene Orlovaite Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:24:41 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=509#comment-566 I always was higly impressed how Japenese people pay much attention to their children upbringing. Talandis family is not exception. It is beautiful, it is healthy and young generation finds its place under the Sun. Best wishes from Lithuania I always was higly impressed how Japenese people pay much attention to their children upbringing. Talandis family is not exception.
It is beautiful, it is healthy and young generation finds its place under the Sun.

Best wishes from Lithuania

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-519 Papa Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:20:36 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-519 Thanks for the comment, Andrea. Yes, things have changed a bit, but not a lot in other ways. But then again, things have gradually changed for me, so I've gotten used to everything. For you, not having seen the place for years, I can imagine that things look really different. Kind of like meeting a child when they're young and then again when they've grown... Yes, Yatsuo was incorporated into Toyama City. The entire prefecture has been redrawn for the most part. The idea is for small towns to have better access to federal money. Thanks again for visiting. Hope to see you back here! Thanks for the comment, Andrea. Yes, things have changed a bit, but not a lot in other ways. But then again, things have gradually changed for me, so I’ve gotten used to everything. For you, not having seen the place for years, I can imagine that things look really different. Kind of like meeting a child when they’re young and then again when they’ve grown…

Yes, Yatsuo was incorporated into Toyama City. The entire prefecture has been redrawn for the most part. The idea is for small towns to have better access to federal money.

Thanks again for visiting. Hope to see you back here!

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Andrea http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-518 Andrea Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:58:35 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-518 Your neighborhood has changed so much!! I remember when your house was the only one....sort of out in the boonies! Looks really neat right now! Hey, I just read that Yatsuo was incorporated into Toyama City a few years back. What was behind that? Love the website! Your neighborhood has changed so much!! I remember when your house was the only one….sort of out in the boonies! Looks really neat right now! Hey, I just read that Yatsuo was incorporated into Toyama City a few years back. What was behind that?

Love the website!

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-517 Papa Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:47:21 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-517 Thanks, Kika! I'm glad you could watch this clip. It introduces several things about our lives at once- My son, a bit of his school life, our neighborhood, and what it looks like in the summer here in Toyama. Thanks, Kika! I’m glad you could watch this clip. It introduces several things about our lives at once- My son, a bit of his school life, our neighborhood, and what it looks like in the summer here in Toyama.

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Kika Bisogno http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-516 Kika Bisogno Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:07:48 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-516 Ahh! He is such a handsome little boy! Ahh! He is such a handsome little boy!

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-478 Papa Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:24:33 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-478 @Rimgaudas: Aciu labai! @Vi: He might be... he and Max are pretty tall for their age around here. No summer school- classes ended this past Friday and resume at the beginning of September (2nd term). They do pile the kids with tons of homework, however, and each neiborhood has a "morning exercise" routine that starts at 6:30am. I'll be helping Luke get through the former quickly and won't push him to do the latter. For me, a summer vacation is just that! @Rimgaudas: Aciu labai!

@Vi: He might be… he and Max are pretty tall for their age around here. No summer school- classes ended this past Friday and resume at the beginning of September (2nd term). They do pile the kids with tons of homework, however, and each neiborhood has a “morning exercise” routine that starts at 6:30am. I’ll be helping Luke get through the former quickly and won’t push him to do the latter. For me, a summer vacation is just that!

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by VT http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-472 VT Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:41:13 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-472 Very nice. Is Luke the tallest in his class? They have school all summer or does he have a break? Very nice. Is Luke the tallest in his class? They have school all summer or does he have a break?

]]> Comment on TFiJ30: Luke goes on a field trip by Rimgaudas http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=474&cpage=1#comment-471 Rimgaudas Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:17:22 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/07/25/tfij30-luke-goes-on-a-field-trip/#comment-471 Su Linutes (anukes) pagalba viska perskaiteme ir mums labai patiko.Labai laukeme daugiau klipu.:) Su Linutes (anukes) pagalba viska perskaiteme ir mums labai patiko.Labai laukeme daugiau klipu.:)

]]> Comment on TFiJ29: Fountain Fun by VT http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=469&cpage=1#comment-457 VT Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:52:18 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/06/30/tfij29-fountain-fun/#comment-457 Very cute. How they are growing! Luke and his muscles, holy cow, and Max looks like me and mom in some angles! Very cute. How they are growing! Luke and his muscles, holy cow, and Max looks like me and mom in some angles!

]]> Comment on TFiJ29: Fountain Fun by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=469&cpage=1#comment-456 Papa Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:24:18 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/06/30/tfij29-fountain-fun/#comment-456 Yeah, it was a lot of fun. We'll probably go back to these parks more often this summer while I'm at home. You're right about Luke and Max- Luke was into it right from the start, but Max took a while to get warmed up to the idea. She ended up really having fun, too. Yeah, it was a lot of fun. We’ll probably go back to these parks more often this summer while I’m at home. You’re right about Luke and Max- Luke was into it right from the start, but Max took a while to get warmed up to the idea. She ended up really having fun, too.

]]> Comment on TFiJ29: Fountain Fun by Dad http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=469&cpage=1#comment-455 Dad Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:39:45 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/2009/06/30/tfij29-fountain-fun/#comment-455 Looks like a lot of fun. Luke was gung-ho all the time while Max was a bit bored at the beginning but she got into it. Looks like a lot of fun. Luke was gung-ho all the time while Max was a bit bored at the beginning but she got into it.

]]> Comment on My famous brother! by JamesD http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-442 JamesD Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:48:34 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461#comment-442 Thanks for the useful info. It's so interesting Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

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]]> Comment on My famous brother! by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-409 Papa Mon, 18 May 2009 11:55:52 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461#comment-409 Yes, we should. Some get more, some less. It's an interesting experience! Yes, we should. Some get more, some less. It’s an interesting experience!

]]> Comment on My famous brother! by Dad http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-408 Dad Sat, 16 May 2009 23:44:06 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=461#comment-408 Everybody should have their 15 minutes of glory! Everybody should have their 15 minutes of glory!

]]> Comment on TFiJ28: Max’s 2nd birthday photo shoot by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452&cpage=1#comment-397 Papa Mon, 04 May 2009 00:11:33 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452#comment-397 @Dad: Yeah, we try out best to do as much as possible. My new schedule is helping, believe it or not. Now that I'm not around as much, we're making much better use of the time we have. This will be the theme of my next video, in fact- it's been a really great thing. @Vi: Interesting way to look at that comment. I never thought like that, but I suppose it fits. @Dad: Yeah, we try out best to do as much as possible. My new schedule is helping, believe it or not. Now that I’m not around as much, we’re making much better use of the time we have. This will be the theme of my next video, in fact- it’s been a really great thing.

@Vi: Interesting way to look at that comment. I never thought like that, but I suppose it fits.

]]> Comment on TFiJ28: Max’s 2nd birthday photo shoot by Violeta http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452&cpage=1#comment-395 Violeta Sun, 03 May 2009 12:40:12 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452#comment-395 your comment "ok, that's all", is so classic. you poor men suffering through all the frilly female stuff! Love it. your comment “ok, that’s all”, is so classic. you poor men suffering through all the frilly female stuff! Love it.

]]> Comment on TFiJ28: Max’s 2nd birthday photo shoot by Dad http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452&cpage=1#comment-392 Dad Sat, 02 May 2009 16:30:14 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=452#comment-392 You folks really go out with your kids! I am glad you are enjoying them. Do it now, then grow up quickly. You folks really go out with your kids! I am glad you are enjoying them. Do it now, then grow up quickly.

]]> Comment on TFiJ27: Luke’s swim meet by Catherine http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433&cpage=1#comment-391 Catherine Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:06:25 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433#comment-391 Hi Jerry i am not sure if u remember me but i think we attend the same church in toyama. I spoke to you once during the "blessing of children's day". My name is Catherin and I am from Malaysia...i am wondering if there is a way i can get in touch with you personally (email would be good)...i have some questions to ask you.. btw congrats on ur new job. Hi Jerry

i am not sure if u remember me but i think we attend the same church in toyama. I spoke to you once during the “blessing of children’s day”. My name is Catherin and I am from Malaysia…i am wondering if there is a way i can get in touch with you personally (email would be good)…i have some questions to ask you..

btw congrats on ur new job.

]]> Comment on TFiJ27: Luke’s swim meet by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433&cpage=1#comment-389 Papa Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:37:27 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433#comment-389 Glad you liked it, Vi! I used the brand new version of iMovie- it's better than ever and can do a lot of cool things. Look for more editing fun in future clips. About the 2/11 holiday- I have a terrible secret I have to tell you- I have NO IDEA what the holiday is myself!!! And I've only lived here 16+ years. Obviously it's not a major holiday- just an excuse for a day off. I know I can Google it and find out, but I'm hoping my loyal audience can help me. Glad you liked it, Vi! I used the brand new version of iMovie- it’s better than ever and can do a lot of cool things. Look for more editing fun in future clips.

About the 2/11 holiday- I have a terrible secret I have to tell you- I have NO IDEA what the holiday is myself!!! And I’ve only lived here 16+ years. Obviously it’s not a major holiday- just an excuse for a day off. I know I can Google it and find out, but I’m hoping my loyal audience can help me.

]]> Comment on TFiJ27: Luke’s swim meet by Violeta http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433&cpage=1#comment-388 Violeta Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:45:28 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=433#comment-388 Man, you're getting better and better at these clips. Great job! No idea on the holiday; something "traditional" I'm sure! Man, you’re getting better and better at these clips. Great job! No idea on the holiday; something “traditional” I’m sure!

]]> Comment on TFiJ26: Papa gets a new job by Papa http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428&cpage=1#comment-386 Papa Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:44:13 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428#comment-386 Hey, nice comments so far! Thank you all for them. I was worried that this clip was too long and boring, but it seems you don't mind too much. I just wanted to show the journey of getting there, what it looks like around campus, and give you the story of how we decided on taking this job. I say "we" on purpose- it was not just my decision. This move effects everyone in our family, and it was taken very seriously. If it hadn't been for my wife's encouragement, none of this would have been possible. Same for my in-laws. I'm in Tokyo now as I type this. I need to meet the Uni president tomorrow morning, as well as the program director. It's at the downtown Tokyo campus (the school has two campuses), so Shinobu and I are taking the subway tomorrow morning. In the afternoon we're visiting the real estate agent's office to sign a lease on an apartment (in the building you saw in the video). Busy busy, exciting exciting. Hey, nice comments so far! Thank you all for them. I was worried that this clip was too long and boring, but it seems you don’t mind too much. I just wanted to show the journey of getting there, what it looks like around campus, and give you the story of how we decided on taking this job. I say “we” on purpose- it was not just my decision. This move effects everyone in our family, and it was taken very seriously. If it hadn’t been for my wife’s encouragement, none of this would have been possible. Same for my in-laws.

I’m in Tokyo now as I type this. I need to meet the Uni president tomorrow morning, as well as the program director. It’s at the downtown Tokyo campus (the school has two campuses), so Shinobu and I are taking the subway tomorrow morning. In the afternoon we’re visiting the real estate agent’s office to sign a lease on an apartment (in the building you saw in the video).

Busy busy, exciting exciting.

]]> Comment on TFiJ26: Papa gets a new job by DT http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428&cpage=1#comment-385 DT Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:44:33 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428#comment-385 HI bro - congrats, very cool! We all know the conflict of which you spoke.... I liked the 'news flash' part..! And I know Anne Marie will like your shot of the Ikea furniture store! HI bro – congrats, very cool! We all know the conflict of which you spoke…. I liked the ‘news flash’ part..! And I know Anne Marie will like your shot of the Ikea furniture store!

]]> Comment on TFiJ26: Papa gets a new job by David http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428&cpage=1#comment-384 David Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:02:59 +0000 http://talandisfamilyinjapan.com/?p=428#comment-384 Fantastic! I agree with the comment above. My kids are also young so I can understand your quandary. Sounds like a great move for the Talandis family. You'll make the most of your time together and catch up on your reading and DVD viewing - win/win situation. Your demeanor and voice are extremely soothing. You seem so relaxed and positive and watching this video put me in that same frame of mind. Whatever you're on, I want some;-) Nice touch at the end, including the collage of images from Omiya station. Reminds me of my time living in Japan (wife and I moved to the US in 1995). Sounds trivial, but the tasty and fashionable little shops are one of the main reasons I plan at some point to move back to Tokyo with my family. All the best to you and your family, and good luck to you with the new position! Fantastic! I agree with the comment above. My kids are also young so I can understand your quandary. Sounds like a great move for the Talandis family. You’ll make the most of your time together and catch up on your reading and DVD viewing – win/win situation.

Your demeanor and voice are extremely soothing. You seem so relaxed and positive and watching this video put me in that same frame of mind. Whatever you’re on, I want some;-)

Nice touch at the end, including the collage of images from Omiya station. Reminds me of my time living in Japan (wife and I moved to the US in 1995). Sounds trivial, but the tasty and fashionable little shops are one of the main reasons I plan at some point to move back to Tokyo with my family.

All the best to you and your family, and good luck to you with the new position!

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