What can I tell you! I was christened Deborah as my Dad fell in love with the actress Deborah Kerr as a small boy at Saturday morning pictures when he saw her in the King & I; probably because she had red hair & spoke like the Queen. Although I earned my nickname, Dallas, at school when a classmate discovered his brother’s illicit stash of adult movies and thereafter the die was cast. I’m passionate about animal welfare from a family of animal lovers; our four-legged friends currently include one rescue dog, two rescue cats and two foster kitties but there’ll always be more room at the inn for those in need. In fact Didim Dog Shelter in Turkey and Woodside Animal Sanctuary in Plymouth will forever hold special places in my heart.
I first went to Turkey as a thirty something, single woman who packed her bags for what promised to be the adventure of a lifetime after having been ditched by my childhood sweetheart just a hop, jump and a skip away from the altar, to sweep my former best friend off her Jimmy Choos.
Now being a practical kind of girl, I’m not one to let a good honeymoon go to waste. Consequently, I packed myself off to Altinkum in Turkey with a friend, who hadn’t had a turn of the doorknob that is my serial shagging ex-fiancee and there my life changed forever. I met a man and decided twelve months on, after a few holidays and skyped conversations that I had nothing to lose. To be honest, shelf stacking in Tesco’s had begun to lose its glamour for me so I took the plunge and moved on.
Despite reading all the true life magazine stories warning of disastrous holiday romances with dark-eyed dancing Lotharios chasing visas and quick sex. I threw away the rule book and hooked up with a Turk, who has the sense of rhythm of a turtle (so no dancing here) and my lack of funds would ensure that a visa wasn’t going to be forthcoming for my true love anytime soon. Turkey had enchanted me, so I’m going to live the dream for as long as I can. If it’s only six months then that will be six months’ of amazing memories that I will store in my book of golden days and bring out to comfort myself when I’m in my dotage. When I suspect I will bear a strong resemblance to Miss Havisham, from Great Expectations, and smell of cat pee whilst slewed off my face on gin.
Hope to share my mad, bad and downright crazy adventures with you and the amazing people who I have been blessed to have met along the way, particularly, as a friend once told me that to enjoy the best things in life, they need to be shared, whether that’s an excellent bottle of wine or a piece of good news. And as I haven’t yet been chased out of Tinky Town (Altinkum) or our Devon village by a pitchfork wielding mob I don’t think I’ve offended anyone yet.
Want to know more about my eccentric family, neighbours and life in Turkey? Well you’ll just have start reading Crazy Train To Tinky Town which is really where my adventure began. For those of you that haven’t dipped your toes in the sparkling aquamarine waters of the Aegean; you should go.
And this is where it all started Honeymoon Stories & Tinky Town Tales and for those that like the stories about our Devon village life (including my lovely Dad & his precious allotment) you can find these on Tales From The Allotment or pop over and say hello on Facebook, G+ or Twitter. And if you like what you see spread the word!
I love this! I enjoy your writing. Thanks for liking my blog post too, and I hope we will keep in touch. My blog posts aren’t always as humorous as yours – I get a bit angry sometimes – but then my life on this crazy little island can be exasperating and even demoralizing at times! But a sense of humor is always required when on an adventure! Good luck!
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Bless you! It’s nice to know I have someone to talk to on the other side of the world – am going to save your blogs & read with my afternoon çay as a bit of treat!
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I’m not drinking Turkish tea/cay (don’t know how to make the diacritical mark), but am drinking some excellent Darjeeling. I do love tea and travel, so I’ll be checking in with you again. Glad you stopped by my blog as well. Come again anytime and come for a cuppa!
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Love it! I am sure this is only the beginning of a great story …I will keep on visiting. Good luck!
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Thank you for your kind comments – you have made my day!
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Just been looking at your amazing recipes just a tad too long! Clearly, I’m missing home cooking already! Thanks for the encouragement – must catch up again soon
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Photography is my thing. I speak with images not words. Although I wish I could also write like you do… It is beautiful. Just finished reading your last post. I agree, life is larger than just crystal glasses… Enjoy your tea! 🙂
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Stumble not…your writing is terrific as is your sense of self worth and spirit! I look forward to following your time in Tinky Town, wish you bonne chance while you are there, and if this Turk is not the one, doesn’t mean there isn’t another out there. Keep blogging…your friend is correct, all the better for sharing!
Rhonda
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Bless you – it was lovely to hear from a glass is half full kinda person – love that – keep in touch
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Count on it.
R
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Thanks for choosing to follow. We can each follow the other’s struggles through the next chapter.
Rhonda
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Thanks for hopping over to my Boys To Men blog…not many follow that link,sadly, including me. I am way behind posting on that one. But I appreciate the like, I truly do.
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I love this one
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Thank you.
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Haha! Better you’re rid of the childhood sweetheart who sounds like a cad. I look forward to more of your adventures. Hey, getting around in the blog world is tricky business, faux pas run rampant for me…thankfully I find the bloggy community to be a forgiving lot.
cheers!
*anna
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Well they do say you have to kiss a few frogs! Thank you for your encouraging words so will be dropping in on you from time to time
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What a bold, awesome adventure! Best wishes and keep writing…and in touch!
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I think possibly a pinch of crazy with a touch of lunacy best describes it but you know one of the best things about it is writing the blog and getting to speak to so many amazing people! Take care
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Love it! Love your writing and LOVE your story! You have a new follower! 🙂
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I am really touched by your comments – I will be returning the favour and look forward to hearing from you again
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Thank you too! 🙂
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Go Girl! and Good Luck! Great blog xx
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I like your story, and hope it will turn out amazing! You have a new follower.
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Thank you – look forward to checking in in on you from time to time
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I’m loving this! Your ex sounds much like my ex, a*sholes seem to be the best kickstart for great life adventures! 😉 Looking forward to follow you on your journey, where ever it may lead you 🙂
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Well they do say the best revenge is to live well and that’s my mantra from here on in. You are so right! thank you
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Great blog and I look forward to reading more of your adventures in tinkytown!
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I love the way you write! You’re a natural. So glad you gave up the shelf-stacking at Tesco. I once stacked cheese for a couple of months on nights and was propositioned by the boss! I declined and went to Canada and Mexico for 3 months. A girl has to do what their heart tells them – so follow that dream and don’t look back! 🙂
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Your comments made my heart smile today – thank you
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OMG! A similar story to my own and how my love affair with the magical land of Turkey began. It’s a very special place for new beginnings…thanks for inspiring me 🙂
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Fantastic – just checked out your blog for your story and then realised it was the business one!
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I love how you write. I am following.
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thank you for visiting:)
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Kindred Spirit over here, thanks for giving my blog a look through, wow arn’t we lucky to be able to hop on a good travel after a waking nightmare. I look forward to your updates happy living
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Love the attitude. Sounds like your ex did you a favor. I’m in my dotage and can tell you for sure that when you look back on your life at some much later date, the only things you’ll regret are the chances and adventures not taken….. 😉
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I love your spirit and willingness to jump off the edge. That’s what got me to Turkey many eons ago (I haven’t blogged about that yet, but, in time….). Now I am on steadier, but not nearly as exciting, ground in Hawaii, but always looking forward to returning to Turkey. Thank you for “like”ing my post on Ephesus. You have a great and fun writing style. I’m following.
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Thank you and coming from you, I take it as a real compliment
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What a great story! I love your personality coming through in your writing. Thanks for checking out my blog so I could find yours! I hope you are enjoying yourself!
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It has it’s moments – thanks for the kind comments.
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Your liking my “About” couldn’t have come at a better time. Reading your about made me feel connected already as I currently am working on packing my bags for a 7 month educational adventure of a lifetime in Turkey!
Look forward to reading about your Turkish adventures!
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You are going to love it! Good luck and stay safe and don’t forget to write about it!
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I did the same and 12yrs on I’m still here in Kusadasi and now married nearly 6yrs to Mehmet. Don’t think I could ever live back in the Uk. You will love it I’m sure.
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That gives me hope!
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An English friend of mine is very happily married to a Turk and they now have a beautiful little girl too. I wish you all the very, very best. I’m looking foward to following your entertaining (and moving) blog. 🙂
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Thank you and I hope I have as much luck as your friend
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I am so jealous of you! I visited Turkey for the first time about a month ago, and in less than a months time I will be heading back for two weeks. I would love to just up sticks and stay there for a while 🙂
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when I am swimming in the aquamarine waters of the Aegean every morning, I do stop and count my blessings! Where are you going to be staying in Turkey?
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Along the coast, near Side 🙂
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Beautiful – have a lovely and safe time
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Thank you!
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Great about page! Nice to meet you! And thank you for visiting my blog so I could find yours! Looking forward to more! Oh, and the shower thing? Super crazy! But that’s what makes the best stories, doesn’t it? 🙂
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I am realising that these are all too common in Turkey but as you say its the stuff that dreams are made of!
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True ! “To enjoy the best things in life, they need to be shared.”
Good to know you TC 🙂
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What can I say? Good for you, and you’ve just found somebody else to share with.
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Thank you
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I love this story, and you tell it well.
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I second the above comment. I loved reading your story today. And I have many thoughts to share, verbose woman that I am. In brief: SUCKS what your fiancé did to you; ROCKS that you went on your honeymoon anyway; and INCREDIBLE that you started a new life like you did. Yours is an inspiring, awesome story to women everywhere who have been scorned by wretched men. And now? Have the time of your life!!!!!!!! And thanks for visiting my blog :). Cheers, PK
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I most certainly will and I will be dropping in on you from time to time
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There is a future novel here in this blog, so keep it up! BTW, readers (meaning me) are going to want to know details, like, how did you meet the Turk? How can you stand the politics, or does it matter, do they affect you? Do you ever feel like white meat while the men gaze on in longing? 😉 How anglicised is Turkey, precisely? I think you’re doing a great job with your writing, and I read every single entry through, which I NEVER do, so you kept my interest because your voice is unique and you have a way with your turns of phrase. You sound (I’m sorry, I hope this isn’t in any way an insult) like a real-life Bridget Jones, but probably not with the alcohol, smoking, and weight problems… I mean the book Bridget, rather than the movie version. Which means you’re very wry and dry and funny, but my GOD the situations you are finding yourself in!! Material for a book, mosdef. 🙂
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Bless your heart coming from a professional, I am deeply honoured! And I don’t mind at all being compared to Bridgit Jones, however, I’m not a big drinker on account of two I’m slewed and three I’m stocious but on the upside that makes me a cheap date! I am still very new to this and I take onboard all your advice and I will definitely be putting something in about meeting Ahmet – as you would expect not the usual Turkish Boy meets English Girl scenario – I loved hearing from you!
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You go girl! I hope you create lots of beautiful memories for your dotage. Cat
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I’ve got the gin at the ready!
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What a wonderful, inspirational story! I’m glad to see you took something that is truly FUCKED and turned it into a life adventure! Good wishes to you and I will be in touch, love the blog! X
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Although it didn’t feel inspirational at the time, but on a more positive note it just goes to prove things happen for a reason because if it hadn’t happened to me, I wouldn’t have met all you amazing women in the blogging community
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Whatever do you mean about not being a good writer, I reckon you are great! Please share detailed about how the girls met Turk boy! I believe if it’s meant to be, it will be as well. Good luck and thanks for dropping by…
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Thank you for your kind comments and I will most definitely post about how we met!!!! Was drawn to your post because of the beautiful roses – I’m a bit sentimental when it comes to Roses as my Grandad used to grow some amazing ones and the smell always reminds me of a happy times.
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Typo, details about how the girl (you) met the Turk boy!
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You go girl! I admire your sense of adventure. I also know what it’s like to spend a lot of time alone while you’re creating a new life for yourself. I have not moved geographically but I have moved emotionally in the last little while. This means I’ve left many friends behind. I’m looking forward to filling my life with people who relate to me on this new level. … Thanks for dropping in on my blog “Eyes to Heart” and liking my post “The Wreck …” Be well, Dorothy 🙂
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Thank you for your kind comments and I hope life is being kind to you too
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What a lovely adventure you are on! Thank you for the like on my blog! Come back and visit again soon!
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Thank you too
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LOL, even your About page is entertaining! Great blog
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true life often is – even the bad bits! Thank you for dropping by and loved your pictures btw.
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wow i know what it is like to be in a completely strange place where you don’t know anyone, and are completely alone. while i am happily married, my Hubby is away a week at a time for work, and the week he is away i’m totally alone. we just moved away from the first place i ever felt home and all my dear friends…so difficult. i hope since you did this post things are better!
sorry you got your heart broken too!
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I know now that things happen for a reason and one of the most amazing things has been discovering the blogging community. I’ve cried & laughed over some of the bios and felt encouraged by the comments – so any shared tips on starting over will be gratefully received – lovely to hear from you
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oh yes! the blogging world has been such a gift!! this is the second time in two years we have started over. what i do know, is take one day (sometimes moment) at a time. don’t rush, things will happen as they are supposed to. gifts will come out of it in time. i was born and raised in one province my whole life, and left without a blink of an eye. the new province i moved too, became home quickly it was amazing. now where i am, isn’t home yet but like i said one step at a time. i like to find things every day to be thankful for, it helps a lot! it seems like such a small thing but it carries me through the tough times!
and yes things do happen for a reason and knowing that helps too!
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I love your sense of humor, and look forward to following your adventures! Way to make lemonade of lemons! 🙂
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Thank you – what a lovely thing to say and thank you for following too
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Thanks for stopping by, love the idea behind your blog and I look forward to following your experiences!
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Much appreciated and look forward to hearing from you again
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I enjoyed your blog! You have a way of turning your life’s disaster into humorous literature, and I think that’s what makes you an exceptional writer. You remind me so much of the book Eat, Pray, Love. Continue on with your adventures and I wish you’ll find whatever it is your heart’s searching for.
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I am so flattered as I absolutely love that book – thank you for your encouragement
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I’m inspired and impressed that you followed your heart and did something so daring and courageous despite what happened. Most people would have used such an experience to “give up,” but you used it as an opportunity to “rise up” and achieve a dream! Wishing you much success & happiness ~
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Thank you – I do have my moments though!
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Of course you do … That’s a part of being human! 🙂 At least you aren’t allowing those “moments” to deter you from your dreams!! 🙂
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Okay, I guess I should have started here. I am also new at this blogging thing and also make a lot of mistakes (I just confessed to one). But hey, as long as people seem to enjoy it (thanks for liking me by the way), it is worth it. I definitely like your blog and the next thing I am going to do is click on Follow! Good luck in Turkey and may your funds last forever!
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From one newbie to another newbie, you must be doing something write as I loved your post on mariachi! Thank you for following
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Thanks for visiting my blog. The best thing about your visit is that it brought me here! You should be proud of the way you have faced lifes adversities – and of the wonderful way you write about your experiences. I will certainly be a ‘cyber friend’ and keep up with your adventures!
best of luck
Dorinda
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Then I am indeed blessed today to have another friend – thank you and I loved your piece on the indian catholic weddings
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Wow you sound like you should be in a film.
Over 100 likes on your about me. That’s impressive.
Hope it turns out well for you
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Sometimes it does feel like a comedy of errors – thank you for visiting
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TX for stopping by my blog! I dig yours!
We are kind of in the same boat more or less. I am going on 8 years as an single ex-pat.
Hang in there!!!!! xo
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What would be the one piece of advice you would give me?
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Only one? Damn, I am still learning! Well I’d say choose your battles and if you think a man is controlling you (they have different ideas about women’s roles in certain countries) get rid of him… and overall if it’s not working for you living there and you are not getting to where you want to be in your life – move on.
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Ha! This intro made me laugh out loud – what wonderful strength of spirit you have to be doing this… looking forward to following your blog
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cheers for that!
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Hello my dear!
First I understand the road to heartbreak. One of our trusted soliders gave me a “Dear Jane” letter after 10 months of a relationship. When he no longer had gunfire putting his life on the balance he dumped me with the duffle bag to the side. So I do understand the Miss Haversham thing (one of my favorite movies) only with a glass of Resling and no cats!
Second, love the sea shell border. I collect shells from all over the world.
Last, thanks for visiting my site and liking, “Welcome” and “Color Me Happy.” I look forward to reading more of your work.
Best to you.
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It just goes to prove that betrayal is a universal thing but we’ve both moved on and you gotta love that. As for the design, I am a complete numpty when it comes to anything creative and technical but must have got this bit right! Thank you for dropping by and I hope that life continues to be kind to you.
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I am so sorry this happened to you, but I will say, damn, you are making the best of a nightmare! You go, girl! I truly believe that God (or whoever your higher power in the universe might be), orchestrates things for an end purpose. Obviously, you weren’t meant to marry the schmuck, and you were meant to travel. Many blessings to you…
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Having taken the plunge, several times, myself, I love listening to others’ tales of adventure and learning. Count me in 🙂
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Thank you!
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I’m looking forward to it!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. After looking at some of your posts, I think it’s safe to say that you’ll never, ever, ever resemble Miss Havisham. Perhaps she could have learned something from you about leaving the house and going on the honeymoon with a friend!
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You may be right and at the end of the day we had a blast so it all turned out alright in the end!
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It may seem like I just nominated you back because you nominated me but i genuinely believe your blog deserves as much love and attention as it can handle! Congrats on being you 😀
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I am always grateful when people are interested to read my scribbles so I really appreciate it!
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I enjoy your writing, despite the age and sex difference we have some similarities. Glad to hear that you can find some solace in seeing the beautiful world. I too have had a rough past while and plan to do some travelling to try and open my heart and mind some more to the opportunities that are out there. Keep up the great work 🙂
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Bless you – I know that treachery is pretty much a universal thing, but when it happens to you it is devastating. But I do know that hearts heal and travelling to a distant land has helped that process so maybe it will help yours too. Thanks for dropping by
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I sure hope so! At least having a positive outlook is the first step!
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Thanks for the like on my About page. I love your entertaining writing style. What a great adventure you are on!
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Thank you – I love reading the bios – does that make me nosey?
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Hi there!
You have a great outlook on life! Thank you for stopping by my blog Little Things and liking my post This Moment. Hope to see you again!
Cheers,
Jill
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I’ll hop on board as well, because you were kind enough to stop by and like my blog and you are so totally my kinda gal – it takes a whole lotta guts to just go out and try something utterly different and have some trust left in the world after such a rotten experience – take heart dear one, there are many ‘Miss Havershams’ who are neurotically wasting away as an actual ‘Mrs’ in pointless marriages, they’d give their right arms and all their mouldy bridal cake for a bit of freedom and adventure like you – it’s ok to look at the past, just don’t stare, enjoy the moment and keep on chugging forwards on your journey, very best of luck and good wishes, x
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what a fab perspective and very good advice too – thank you so much
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This is my kind of girl … that just went on with life – if they don’t want us .. it’s their lost and not worth wasting time on. Still not a great situation to be in – and you former best friend … good luck to her. They suit each other, but on the other hand, it’s better it happen before the wedding and not just after. Well done! Wish more women where like you – a pleasure meeting you. Viveka
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nice to meet you too and I also think I had a lucky escape!
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I would say … you had a very lucky escape. So be proud of yourself and be ready for mr right. *smile
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I had a smile reading your story this morning. I pray you continue to live joyously.
Blessings,
~ Cara
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Thank you for the compliment
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LOVE Turkey..well, actually, love Istanbul since that’s all I’ve seen. I’d be beside myself happy if I could find a job there, but alas I’m still stuck here in Saudi Arabia. Your story sounds interesting, and I hope you have magic happen where you are! A
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I’m beginning to think that we create a little of our own magic and I hope you get to return to Turkey one day, it really is a fab country
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I am SO happy you liked my post so that I could find my way here to your blog! Huge fan already.
I am Turkish, and though our blogs have very different focuses, I hope you continue to follow my posts on http://dejafashion.wordpress.com
And PLEASE let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during your time there: djfshn@gmail.com
Cheers!
x x
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How fab I have a new friend in Turkey! Where do you live now? I will most definitely be coming to you if I have any questions – thank you for getting in touch what a lovely case of serendipity!
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Unfortunately I no longer live in Turkey, moved back to the United States last July.
I am originally from Izmir, but had been living in Istanbul for the past 7 years. I do try to get back as often as possible though! And the offer still stands 🙂
I’m going to be living vicariously through your blog…terribly homesick.
x x
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I love both Izmir and Istanbul – Tinky Town as you know is not quite as sophisticated. I will most certainly be dropping in on you from time to time – and will ask if I have to post anything about Turkish customs (as that’s another thing I know so little about). Take care and I hope life is kind to you xx
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great blog! (Thanks for visiting mine)
Thomas
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Thank you too!
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Thanks for liking my post…your blog seems really interesting and one I will definitely have to keep tabs on 🙂
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will be returning the favour!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog, so i could discover yours! You have a new follower because I think the adventure you’re on is pretty awesome.
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Thank you so much!
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Hello! Thanks for checking out my blog. Your “honeymoon” adventures made me laugh out loud … always a good thing! I admire your courage to be willing to leave the safety of the “known” for the possibilities of the “unknown”. I look forward to following and reading more!
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I don’t know whether it was courage or pride to be honest! But I’m glad you’re going to be joining me for the ride!
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Thanks for reading my blog on Granada, Nicaragua and life here. I am thrilled to discover your blog as I love your style of writing AND Turkey is a country I have been interested in visiting and living in for a while. Good luck on ALL your adventures. Life is a ton of fun and really is what you make it.
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Isn’t it funny here am I thinking you must lead a very glamorous life and you wanting to visit Turkey! Thank you for saying such nice things!
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Thanks for ‘liking’ my Machu Picchu post. It gave me an opportunity to discover your blog. Love to find out how your life in Altinkum/Turkey develops! I will definitively visit your blog again!
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Much appreciated
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I love your blog! you’ve made the best of a bad situation and with a healthy dash of humor thrown in too. I can’t wait to dive into your archives!
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Thank you – it seems we’re both dream chasers
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Well…interesting! Thanks for liking my blog post – having just returned from the BVI’s I am far behind on reading blogs, but happy that I checked yours out. Good luck in Turkey – let’s stay in touch.
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Nice to meet you and sounds like a plan – take care
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Hi, thanks for ‘liking’ my Eating my way around Istanbul post! I’m very new to this blogging malarkey (2 days!) but lovely to know someone out there read my post and loving your blog! Looking forward to reading more but your post on Turkish toilets made me laugh out loud! 🙂
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Hello nice to meet you! I’m only 6 weeks in and learning something new everyday. Used to think links were something on your bracelet! Loved your Istanbul post and look forward to reading more
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I’m hooked! Fabulous writing—great wit! I look forward to following! Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking a recent post!
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From one blogger to another – thank you very much
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I love the way you write and your quirky sense of humour. Thank you for “liking” my blog post today. From a neighbour across the Mediterranean. 🙂
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Hi neighbour, please keep in touch and thanks for the encouragement!
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Your sass and smarts shine through your writing! Good luck, mama, on your adventures!!!
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Thank you so much for your kind words
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Thank you for stopping by our blog and liking a post. Appreciate it. 🙂 Looking forward to a tour of your blog! 🙂
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Thank you too for returning the favour
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I never read a more honest ‘about’ page on anyone’s blog. I was completely zapped. Thanks for sharing a part of yourself with us. Good Luck! And thank you for dropping by earlier to check my post. 🙂
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Thank you for reading as well
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Lovely to meet you. I too fell in love with a Turk 🙂 A bried but hugely intense interlude – we were both married to other people and I didn’t fancy a harem. But absolutely no regrets and delightful memories.
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Thank you! I hope that I too will have precious memories of my time in Turkey and few regrets as well
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@I threw away the rule book and hooked up with a Turk, who has the sense of rhythm of a turtle (so no dancing here) and my lack of funds would ensure that a visa wasn’t going to be forthcoming for my true love anytime soon.
Hahahahahaha! You… are… hilarious. And I love your writing. I can’t wait to check out the rest of Crazy Train! 🙂
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I am really touched – thank you for the compliment!
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I absolutely love your blog. You write with such honesty and humour, its wonderful. Keep it up!
Cat
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Thank you – I think I will as I am loving this blogging malarky!
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A great story with really good writing, so know that, and keep writing. I will follow your adventure.
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Thank you very much!
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Nothing like a new adventure to get on with life – good luck!
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I think so too – thank you
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From Japan. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Appreciate you dropping by
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Ohhh, I love this! It made me laugh and smile so much 🙂 I love your writing style and am eager to read more about your adventures!
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You are very kind – thank you!
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After reading your posts, strange as it may be, the first song that popped into my head was one by Soul II Soul. So in the words of one Caron Wheeler I say keep on movin don’t stop now! And thanks for dropping by at fashionablyflippant.
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I love that song and Caron Wheeler had a fab voice! Thank you too
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Wow! Good on you!! You write beautifully, and I’m looking forward to following your adventures! 🙂 Also – thanks for liking my post on Beyoglu! Just started my blog, so am a real newby here! Good luck in Turkey!
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Thank you for the compliment and I can absolutely confirm that blogging is great fun and well worth the effort – it makes me feel important when I see my inbox full of emails
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Thanks for looking by my blog, because it let me find yours. Laugh a minute – keep it up!
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Thank you – it’s nice to know someone out there reads it other than my mum!
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Just found your blog and I absolutely love the way you write! You have a new follower and it will be fun to read about someone elses life in Turkey 🙂
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Hello neighbour – love the little cutie in your pics! Thank you for the compliment – will be keeping in touch!
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Good for you to see the positives and move on 🙂 Not easy… I had a broken engagement (only a few months in) and a broken heart. I think if I hadn’t experienced that I would have appreciated when I found a truely good guy.
Thanks for the visit over at CTB 😀
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Me too and thank you as well
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This is quite a story – happy and sad and exciting and so much more, all at once. It reminds me a lot of how a certain someone who’s very close to me ended up on the other (my) side of the Atlantic… I like your writing a lot and I like that you liked my newbie blog and I found you that way. So thanks for that – I’m looking forward to more!
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Bless you and so nice to know that your long distance love had a happy ending too!
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Thanks for liking my post Perfect Parking Space. Best to you.
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Love your blog!! Thank you for reading and the like of my post.
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Thank you too! Love reading other blogs maybe a little bit too much!
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Hello, thank you for stopping by me little corner of the internet. To be honest, I was sold on the titular ‘Tinky Town’, but your story is, frankly, hilarious, if I may be so bold. Go get ’em! I’m off to read more. Thanks again.
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Bless you and good luck with the sitcom!
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Thank you! It’s not going so badly at the minute!
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Honey, you’ve got a great voice, an engaging style, and wit up the wazoo. I see big things in your future and I’ll be watching for it. Thank you for popping up on my radar.
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What a lovely thing to say particularly as I have spent an afternoon humping and lumping boxes of toilet rolls
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ok, I’m in…whatever you’re doing, I’m hoping you’re going to keep writing about it and I’ll surely keep reading!
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teşekkür ederim or just plain thank you very much!
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Thanks for checking out my blog! Following your adventures!
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How very kind – thank you
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merhaba! tesekkur for liking my post about Bahreyn fort. I’ve started reading your blog and already hooked! will keep reading! = )
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iyi geceler! Loved your pictures wish I was good with a camera but sadly too technical for me!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog to like a recent post. Yours is quite interesting! Good luck to you! Love your border.
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Thank you for dropping by
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enjoy your adventure, don’t get bogged down though…
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I’m having a blast and hope it continues
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You got me at ‘swept off her Jimmy Choos’. Hope you’re finding your feet in Turkey and enjoying life there –
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Thank you, those these days unfortunately Jimmy Choos aren’t high on my shopping list
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The never featured on mine at all – but I will be borrowing that turn of phrase… Lovely.
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Hi Crazytraintotinkytown – what a wonderful name – what a popular lady you are and deservedly so!
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How very kind – loved your Turkish pictures but then I am a little biaised!
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Cool stuff. Top notch exploring.
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More by accident I think than intention! Thank you for visiting!
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This is a GREAT description! I’m going to Turkey in about a week, only for 3 days, but definitely excited!! =D
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You are gonna love it!!!!!
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Thank u for visiting my site! Awesome story you have. Glad to know about it. Had fun reading. 🙂
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You are welcome and thank you for returning the favour!
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I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your post. I look forward to reading others as your charming stories make me smile.
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I’m glad I could make someone giggle today and I really appreciate your kind commments too. I also wanted to say I thought your blog very inspiring!
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What a great concept for a blog (sorry about the reason for it). I like your voice/commentary! Thank you for stopping by Travel Oops and liking the post about Bali Belly.
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Thank you too for returning the favour!
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G’day from Oz to tinky town, love that name, you have a great sense of humour, I am going to RSS you so I don’t miss any of your adventures, good luck. Wow I am seriously impressed with all the comments you sure have captured the imagination of the blogosphere…
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Your comments really cheered me today – thank you so much!
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Love your writing style – v enjoyable indeed.
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Why thank you very much! In my Grandma’s words I may be “cack” handed but I can tell a story!
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Indeedy!
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Fantastic blog.I am re-living parts of my Turkish experience through yours…and it helps when the blogger has an exceptional gift with words.(Is there a novel in the pipeline..u should seriously consider !) . Thanks for stopping by http://acorporatenomads50cents.wordpress.com/
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A novel – wouldn’t that be something! Thank you for your kind words and you’re right Turkey is a magical place
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Wow! great introduction. Thank you for dropping by my blog, that I could find yours. I sure will be following, love your sense of humour:-)
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Thank you for joining me and your very kind comments! Its nice to meet a like-minded soul
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Thanks for liking my photo … your first sentence got me, so I’ll continue reading your exploits and hope that all goes well. I like your style!
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As one who has a strong case of photography/cookery envy; I just love pictures but sadly I am all thumbs so thank you very much for reading!
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Thanks for your visit…Wow. Adventure indeed. Somehow though I think you’ll do just fine – after all you have a wonderful sense of humor! I went here first – to About – to find out, well about you.
I am still amazed a the blog world being some what of an Electric Net Novice. Now to see about your day…
Best to you and cheers!
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I am still very much a newbie and the whole blogging experience has been such an amazing experience – I feel quite excited opening my laptop each day to read my messages. My day wouldn’t be quite the same without them.
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Thanks for the like on my blog!
I’ve only recently started to get back into it and your praise is flattering:)
Your story is eerily similar to mine… Long story short; I’m now leaving home in Canada to attend university in Europe this September!
Can’t wait to read about your upcoming adventures!
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Hello fellow adventurer! Does that make us a both a little bit crazy, probably so but in a nice way. Look forward to hearing all about your new travels and thank you for returning the compliment.
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Thank you for stopping by my blog today and letting me discover yours!
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Thank you for returning the favour!
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How inspiring! I wish you the best of luck xx
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Thank you very much
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Hello! I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. Your blog that has received many awards and I can see why: Great adventures and a wonderful tag line.
http://clanmother.com/2012/07/27/one-lovely-blog-award/
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Just woken up to your message, how very kind and much appreciated. I’ve been without a laptop for a while so I am way behind on my postings so I promise I will catch up with it. thank you once again
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Hilarious. The bad fiancée part is made up , yes? A girl as clever as you would have long since dispatched him and Ms. J. Choo to some slag heap for sluts, right? Thanks for the like on Polloplayer.
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I am pleased to say that said fiancee has been well and truly dispatched! Thank you for returning the favour!
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Um… I sort of love this! Congrats on your move to Turkey, a country that is close to my heart. I’d love to get some tips for a future return visit!
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Thank you and when you are thinking of returning, drop me a line!
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A Great story and you have a natual writing talent, well done 🙂
BTW, thanks for stopping by The Legion of Door Whores and for leaving a like for one of my images, it is appreciated 🙂 If you have time, please take a look at my blog sites http://reflectionsofchina.worpress.com and http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com , I do hope you will take a look and enjoy what you see there!..You have a really nice site here, certainly one worthy of a follow.
Thanks again, Regards Mark
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Many thanks for visiting and I did like your blogs – particularly love the b&w pics!
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Thank you 🙂
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Very interesting blog and I’m happy to have found it!
Best regards,
Tj
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Thank you and very much appreciated
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I have only read this page thus far, but you have such a fresh and funny voice! I look forward to reading more. I just stopped by to thank you for “liking” my recent blog post. It always gives me a lift! So, thank you for doing that for me. 🙂
And, you go! 😉
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Thank you for returning the favour – no doubt I will be dropping in on you from time to time!
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Oh, my! And now you have “followed” my blog—what a treat! Thank you so much. And I think your avatar is terribly sweet! Full of charming personality, like your writing voice. Thanks again.
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thanks for stopping by to my blog and liked one of my posts. seems you are a very adventurous person, ad i guess choosing turkey as a place to stay until you don’t know when is an adventurous choice. behind the interesting stories you wrote, i’m curious: are you currently in turkey with a tourist visa you got from “visa on arrival” in the airport and how long is it valid? how long have you been there actually? cheers!
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I got my first visa stamp when I came into the country and then every three months, I take a boat to Kos and get the visa renewed on the return journey – it also gives me the opportunity to purchase some of the goodies I am missing from home.
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Nice to meet you! Thank you for dropping by my blog.
I used to live and date in Cyprus so I have a hint of your experience. I will enjoy exploring your blog:)
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Thank you and no doubt you will know all about cultural differences but it is the differences that attract us!
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You are an excellent writer! I’m looking forward to reading your posts. Your ex sounds like a jerk…good for you traveling the world anyway.
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You are so kind and so right; if it wasn’t for such a huge disappointment, I would have missed out on Turkey.
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A delight to find your humor & honesty. Love the adventure & your realistic expectations…
So glad to see you liked our recent exploits as told at “Memories on the Journey”! Hope to see you join the conversation on your next visit – maybe we’ll see you in Hong Kong one day! -jk
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Thank you too for returning the favour and maybe one day I will get to see Hong Kong!
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Just so you know- I’ve tagged you out of boredom! http://shoeperduper.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/tag-fantasy-dinner-party/
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Fantastic – I have chosen to accept the mission! Might take me some time but I will get there! Cheers’ m’dear
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For what it’s worth: Ms. Havisham is one of my all time favorite characters
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I think she rocks too!
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Hi
Thank you for your recent nomination for the very inspiring blogger award and I’ve returned the favour and nominated you in my blog.
I used to live in Turkey with my hubby and now I’m trying to get to work in England after a long period of illness, so that it’s easier for Hasan to get a visa to come and live with me.
Your blog makes me chuckle and brings back memories of living in Turkey and all that goes with it.
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Bless you! Turkey is a country really hard to forget and I look forward to reading about your successes in the UK.
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Thanks for liking my post. My wife and I were in Çeşme last year, but that is as close as I have been to Altınkum (not that close, I realize!). If Altınkum is like the rest of the Aegean seaside in Turkey, it must be beautiful!
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Thank you for returning the favour! I have to admit that Altinkum is a tad tacky but like most places has some really nice areas too!
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Thanks for checking out my blog. I am looking forward to reading more from you!
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Thanks for returning the compliment
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. See it at :
http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/not-the-grammys
I know the award posts take a lot of work, so please accept the nomination with warmest regards, and if you choose not to participate, all is well.
🙂 Ella Dee
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Bless you – how very kind. I’m way behind in postings at the mo, as I have been without my laptop and it may take a while but I promise I will get to it!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ve very much enjoyed reading about your honeymoon saga – thanks for sharing! I went to Turkey years ago and loved it, but somehow my travels have never taken me back that way. One day…
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You must come again, it’s a fab country
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Hi
Thank you so much for a) finding my blog (don’t yet understand know how??!) and b) being the FIRST PERSON to like it!! LOL! Am a fumbling, stumbling novice blogger and don’t really have a clue what I’m doing, yet – but great to start connecting with like-minded travel-lovers. You seem to be a natural writer, and your blog is lovely to look at and intriguing to read. Keep it up – your ‘near-miss wedding’ was clearly meant to lead you to this!
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we all have to start somewhere and I’m only 14 weeks into it so still a newbie – but you are going to love it – nothing sets my day up like reading a comment from a fellow blogger
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Congrats!! I nominated you for the sunshine award and the very inspiring blogger award. Please visit my blog for more details.
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I absolutely loved this. You are so powerful!
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Thank you so much, I’m really touched!
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Hello:)
Im engaged to a Turk in Tinky Town!:) Maby ill see you there when i come over 23.august?
We are getting married 31.august in Altinkum:)
~Stine (Norwegian)
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How nice to “meet” a fellow Tinky Towner! How exciting a Turkish Wedding! If I’m still in Tinky then, we may have to move to Bodrum for a short while, would love to see your wedding photos.
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Hello! I have been enjoying your stories and have nominated you for another blogging award at atasteofmorning.com
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Thank you Laurie – what a lovely surprise! Am a bit behind in my postings but promise I will get round to it!
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No worries : )
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Your writing and story telling is addicting….thanks for sharing your life. Interested to know how it goes now that you are back in the UK. Your ex sounds like a real ditwad! I love that you gave him some change and a piece of your mind. Be strong!
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Wow you have a crazy story, good for you for making the most of it! And thanks for checking out my blog. Good luck on all your adventures!
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Thank you for reciprocating and I like the portraits with pets too!
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thank you for following my blog
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Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
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Thanks for liking one of my posts! God bless you!
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Thank you and I’ll be continuing to read – take care
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I nominate you for the One Lovely Blog Award. Please collect from here:
http://rosaliesquires.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/wow-an-award-on-my-fiftieth-post/
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Just found you!!! So excited to follow. I, too, am with a Turkish man who has, as you so very perfectly put it, the rhythm of a Turtle. 🙂
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Hellooooooo! Nice to hear from you! Weren’t we blessed to find the only two Turkish men that can’t dance!
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Thanks for following my blog! Yours looks interesting too, I will look forward to reading!
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Thank you for returning the compliment – it’s always nice hearing from another blogger!
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Don’t ask me why, but i never read this before and have to say I am totally bowled over! Hope your beloved appreciates his good fortune (and you yours!) 😀
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When you get a second..please join me and 6 friends on my porch.
Got something for y’all.
Please please please??? 🙂
Thanks.
http://help-me-rhonda.com/2012/08/23/seven-deadly-humiliat-sins/
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Wish I had your guts to pack up and find my own tinky town! Vicariously it is 🙂
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im also a 30 something single girl…haha and understand your excitement in the same situation. thanks for liking my post on nturkey and wish you all the best with your entertaining and hilarious stories!
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I’ve nominated you for an award 😀 – http://mystudentstruggles.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/one-lovely-blog-award/
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Wow..I love your intro and your blog as well…would keep an eye on it from now on 😛
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Thank you and I’ll most definitely be keeping tabs on you now
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Fantastic blog you have here. Thanks for dropping by mine.
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Thank you very much for saying that and also for returning the favour
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Your blog sounds really cool! I’m excited to check it out and looking forward to reading about your adventures – very inspirational! Thanks for checking mine out and please follow on Twitter if interested – @holliegraceanne. Happy blogging!!!
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I’m pants at twitter but will follow your blog via email – nice hearing from you, take care
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Ciao! I just nominated you to one-lovely-blog-award, check it out here http://frankfurtmalin.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/one-lovely-blog-award/
Take care and blog on! have fun!
Yours Malin
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Thank you very much, it may take me some time to get round to it, but I will!
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You are welcome! Take your time 🙂 lol M
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Ditto what lennymaysay says! Your About made me laugh — thank you!
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I’m glad, there’s not enough laughter in the world
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My x best friend and x lover are chumps too! Your about cracked me up. Cheers from Alaska. Following.
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Merhaba Alaska, we are so better off without them!
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I will be doing a bicycle ride across northern Turkey in Spring. Cannot wait to visit.
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It will be an adventure of a lifetime – you are going to love it!
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Our stories have some similar plot lines except I got downsized from my marriage of 16 year with a phone call. I ended up in Turkey and no one would believe the rest. Unless of course you have been there. I live in two worlds and my heart has two homes. When I’m in Canada I’m skyping to Turkey and when I’m in Turkey I’m always looking for an internet cafe to catch up and send updates:” Yes I’m OK. No, I didn’t feel the earthquake. No, I’m not drinking from the tap. No, no one has asked me to deliver a suspicious package. No, I haven’t converted. Yes you saw a photo of a mob in the street. They were lined up for the iPhone 5.” Don’t mess with the Turks and their cell phones.
I’m new to your blog and really looking forward to coming along for the ride.
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Admittedly its very hard having a foot in one place and your heart in another but I do so love Turkey and consider myself fortunate to have experienced the adventure even though it was an unfortunate incident that took me there but as the Turks say “Insallah
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Okay, you reeled me in at your ABOUT page. Looking forward to following your blog!
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Thank you very much and thank you for reading
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Thanks for dropping by and liking my post! Love your ABOUT section. I’m definitely coming back to read more.
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Thank you so much – will be checking out yours too!
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This about page is simply fantastic-I love your tone of writing about your past man. Good riddance to bad rubbish, I say!
And besides…who wouldn’t rather be living with a dream boat in Turkey?!
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(PS…I’m pretty certain this blog has all the makings of a future blockbuster. Under the Tuscan Sun, Middle-Eastern version, anyone?!)
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Bless you – now wouldn’t that be something! Mind you Adele did make a fortune out of her ex; maybe there’s a lesson there!
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I know you have received so many awards but I would like to pass this one on as I really enjoy reading your adventures, so here it is the “reader appreciation award”,from…
http://pommepal.wordpress.com/
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How kind are you? Thank you so much and I truly appreciate the nomination because it’s nice to know that somebody does read and I’m not a Billy No Mates
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Billy No Mates… I just love these little sayings you drop in and the descriptions of the crazy people you meet, it’s great fun to read, keep ’em coming tiger….
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Thank you very much! I think I am inspired by all the crazies or maybe I’m one myself!
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There’s a book in there somewhere. I’m so glad you took that leap of faith. I’ve done that recently myself in a bit of a different manner entering into a relationship with a younger man. So I’m delighted to see I’m in good company when it comes to taking the chance of a lifetime.
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You go girl! Life is about taking chances and it’s the ones you don’t take that you end up regretting. Good luck and keep me posted about the romance – I do so love a happy ending you know
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Thanks so much for the follow – I’m so pleased (and flattered) to be followed by someone whose writing and humour I admire so much! [end obsequious compliments]
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Sorry Liv, my notifications aren’t working properly so only just picked up this comment – bless your heart for your kind comments and I will continue to enjoy following you – take care
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I am inspired by your writing and and so excited you visited my blog! Thank you! Looking forward to reading more on here 🙂
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How very kind of you; will be dropping in on you too from time to time
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All i can say is “You go girl”. I think it is marvelous that you jumped the blah train to do something so exciting. Keep blogging about it!
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thank you so much! It’s nice to know that I have people read my blog and I’m not just a Billy No Mates so as long as people keep reading, I’ll keep on writing!
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This is the craziest/coolest story I have come across. I’m jealous that you were brave enough to take such a big leap and I’m sure enter into a unforgettable adventure if nothing else! Very admirable : )
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Why thank you so much; think it was a huge dollop of crazy with a large helping of insanity that prompted me
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Thanks for liking my post 😀 I was also in Turkey for half a year and went here and there. Reading your story reminds me a bit of my life over there (of coz it’s not as cool :D). Thank you and keep going! ^^
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I’m sure its way cool! My adventure was a total surprise not exactly where I expected my life to go but nevertheless an absolute blessing and thank you too!
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Hi!
I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. For the details, you can see it on my blog here: http://klling.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/my-first-one-lovely-blog-award-nomination/
Have a great day,
Kim
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I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. You totally deserve this 🙂
Please check it here: http://readstuffwithme.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/beautiful-blogger-award/
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Thanks for the like of my blog post. I am actually saving up right now for a trip to Istanbul and the more Northern parts of Turkey. It would be my second time to Turkey and I love it there!
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Obviously I’m a huge fan of Turkey too; there really is something magical about it! When are you going again and will you be blogging about it? Thanks for returning the favour too!
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I am shooting for spring time, but warm enough to swim. And I would regret it forever if I didn’t blog about it! Last time there was so much I took away mentally from the trip and I can’t wait to delve a little deeper. I also hope to slink over to a nearby country, maybe Georgia or somewhere with a less beaten path. Maybe I could get in touch for some recommendations etc?
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You’re going to have an amazing time; I’ve been to some of the remote mountain villages in the east and that was an unforgettable experience. I’m not too familiar with the north of the country but I have lots of friends I can ask for you! So please keep in touch
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Good luck in Turkey with your new love and the cats. Thanks for stopping by Tales of Dragons, Rabbits, and Roosters.
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Thank you very much for stopping by as well!
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Thanks for checking out House of Bedlam – your blog is fun reading!
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Thank you very much and enjoyed yours too!
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Thanks for liking my blog. It’s wonderful that a humble little cat
and a blog can bring about a connection between people on opposite sides of the world.
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Animals create their own kind of magic, don’t you think?
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to read a bit! I find your writing style to be very entertaining. While it is a sad tale about you ex-fiance and ex- (I’m assuming) friends, at least they got you to where you are now with true happy memories and chatting it up with people all over the world! In my book, that’s a definite upgrade from a shady guy 🙂
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Thank you too and you’re right as I really do think that the blogging community did save my sanity and bolster my spirits on the days that I felt like the world’s biggest fool
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Thanks for visiting my blog today. Single Shot Sundays is one of my fave posts to do. I see I’m going to have to spend a little time over here. Love your writing style. Cheers!
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Thank you too for returning the favour – enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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Your words gave me a good belly laugh (Jimmy Choos…) and on a serious note, inspired. Congrats at taking what life dishes and relishing in it. A friend once said to me during a time of despair, ‘What is for you won’t go by you’ and another favourite that I constantly live by, ‘When tragedy strikes your life, you can choose to be one of two things, bitter or better: I choose better… Cheers, Jen 🙂
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I love both of those mantra not entirely sure I wasn’t a bit bitter for a while though! My journey was completely accidental but you’ve got to take those chances when you are presented with them. Lovely to hear from you!
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Bitter for awhile is perfectly fine… were allowed to get mad and maybe jump up and down on Jimmy or possible stomping them into a grotty, shitty, ugly Turkish toilet!
Love accidental journey’s, they often lead you to where you should always have been. 🙂
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Thank you for visiting the blog and the “Like’ of my post.
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I really enjoy reading other posts particularly when I’m not in the mood for writing
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Hey!!!
I am currently making my way through your blog from the beginning – I LOVE it!!! I know there are tons of blogs on wordpress, but I really connect with yours! Do you have an e-mail or anything?! I would be cool to have a sort of penpal! Let me know! Thanks!
P.S. I hope this doesn’t sound too creepy! Hahahahahah! I just find your blog inspiring, and even though I’m living in the city in which I grew up, I may as well be in some other country, as I find friendships are scarce!
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Bless your heart and would love to hear from you my email is crazytrainttotinkytown@hotmail.com and we could all do with another friend in our lives
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Hello, I have just nominated your blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award:
http://angiesgrapevine.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/the-beautiful-blogger-and-my-100th-post/
Please accept my kind regards without any obligation.
This is my thanks for being an inspiration to me on my blogging journey.
Angie
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Wow, I am deeply touched and I might even have to reach for a Kleenex. Funnily enough I was talking to a fellow blogger this evening about the circle of inspiration that we bloggers share. Thank you for your kindess
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Hi… you are staying in turkey? My BF is there. Wish i can go there. Nice blog 🙂 and thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
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How fab! I’m due to go back there in the spring, funds permitting – I’ll just have to sell all my worldly belongings on ebay! Thanks for returning the favour
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You took the chance the rest of us only wish we had. Good for you! I can’t wait to read on.
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I don’t think there was much commonsense involved – I needed to get away and a once in a lifetime opportunity presented itself. But I wouldn’t have changed a thing if I had to do it all over again – you can’t ask for much more than that
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Okay . . . you stopped by my blog and I had to check out a blog with a name like “Crazy Train to Tinky Town.” What a delight to find you. I chuckled my way through your latests post. And, I see lots of familiar faces here. I’m hopping on the train!
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How nice of you to drop by am returning the favour as I love the banter with my fellow bloggers in fact there are days when I possibly love it a whole lot more than writing!
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I’ve had about 20 different blogging conversations going on today, so I know what you mean!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog!
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Hey there! Thanks for following my blog! 🙂 Looking forward to perusing your posts, too.
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Thank you muchly for returning the favour
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Look forward to reading your adventures. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Why thank you very much for returning the compliment
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☺
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haha you are pretty brave. Hope to keep reading your adventures.
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I think insane would probably be a better description – thanks for visiting!
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So glad you stopped by and liked my post because now I have stumbled across you! Love your About page and your sense of humor is fabulous. Looking forward to following your blog and seeing how you are doing in “Tinky Town”. Best of luck, you’re on an adventure of a lifetime!
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Thank you for your kind words, it’s been a rollercoaster that’s for sure but I wouldn’t have missed it
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I will have a whole month to read your complete blog whilst away – dont give up on your dream and good riddance to this awful cheating character you were going to marry. Dont worry, he will get his come-uponce in his life for sure. Will send you email shortly. Big hug for now – ciao Carina
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happy & safe travels – take care and don’t forget to blog about it – I will no doubt be very very envious stuck here with the storms (so not too many stunning photos) and my mother’s cakes for company
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2 questions, please, do you have a first name I can use writing to you and are you in England? Because of storms? Carina
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Everyone calls me Dallas (it’s Debbie really but some little tyke at school got hold of his Dad’s porn film collection and the rest is history) and yes I am in England earning some money to go back to Turkey in the spring (fingers crossed)
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I’m so glad to have come across your blog! It looks like you have been on quite a journey and I look forward to reading even more about it. Thanks for reading a bit about mine too!
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Today was one of those days when I’d had enough of writing and wanted to have a good old read – so thank you too!
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I love your style and courage! You go girl! I like that you didn’t let an awesome honeymoon go to waste and took the bull by the horns and found a new love …
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I think I have inherited my Dad’s Yorkshire sensibilities and as I’d worked hard to pay for it, I was going to go! Although, secretly I wasn’t quite as confident when I got on the plane!
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Thank you for the smiles. A little something for you http://the-travelbunny.com/awards-2/
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Dallas-keep the flame in your heart alive -spring will come to England soon, believe me. Ciao, Carina
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I’m counting the days Carina – hope you’re well and relaxing on your much needed holiday?
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Loved reading your story! I have no idea when this journey began for you…but I’ll definitely be reading more to find out. Thanks for stopping by my blog too.
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You are so kind – I’m having a day when I definitely prefer reading to writing!
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D!!!!! , keeping up with the spirit of Christmas you, yes YOU have been nominated by me for a ridiculous award as I had nothing else to give…come check it out http://journeyman1977.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/a-time-for-giving/
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Hi! I like your blog very much and I nominated you for the Sunshine Award. If you wish to participate, follow the steps outlined on my post by clicking on the following link: http://timelessdifference.com/2012/12/13/the-sunshine-award/ . Whether you join in or not, I think your blog is amazing! Dea
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Thank you very much indeed; it may take me some time with working night shifts and overtime but I will get there. Thank you for thinking of me!
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I can’t think of a story that is more inspiring than yours, so I’d like to nominate you for the Inspiring Blog Award! If you’d like to participate, details can be found here: http://kavi360.com/2012/12/14/inspiringblogaward/
Cheers!
Kavi
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Hi, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, check it out: http://organisedclutter.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/versatile-blogger-award/
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I’d like to nominate you for The Sunshine Award! The Sunshine Award is given to bloggers who positively and creatively inspire other bloggers. Find out more about it by reading my post: http://briefhiatus.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/sunshine-award/
You deserve this…. definitely inspiring. 🙂
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You are very kind and I thank you for thinking of me – I may take a while getting round to it on account of night shifts and overtime (a girl’s gotta do) so hope you understand
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Your welcome!
No worries, getting it up. It took me some time too!
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Good for you turning lemons into lemonade! I think many of us envy your sense of adventure! You go girl!!
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It’s amazing the amount of decisions I’ve made after a couple of glasses of vino collapso!
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Hi, I’m so glad you liked one of my post because I now found your blog. I look forward to hear more of your story and wish you all the good luck in the world.
Laura
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Thank you so much for reading and your good wishes – I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a happy ending too – Dallas
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Cheers to you! Although I’m sorry to hear about your ex-fiancés douchebaggery, I congratulate you for turning your trip to Turkey into a doorway to adventure. My thirties are definitely shaping up to be far more interesting than my twenties – we should swap road stories sometime! 🙂
Looking forward to keeping up with your blog. Happy holidays!
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I love the phrase “douchebaggery”! I am learning new stuff every day and I promised myself when I started this, I was just going to embrace every new experience that life threw at me which is what I’m doing. I look forward to hearing more about your road trips – you have me intrigued now! Have a happy & safe holiday
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Hello! I’m sending my thanks your way in a post I just wrote. Here’s the link!
http://wp.me/p1OXNv-yG
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What a great post and a very good way to handle all those awards – well done you and a very Happy New Year to you
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I had a lot of fun putting it together! Have a GREAT New Year!! 🙂
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Hello! I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. I know you get loads of awards so it’s up to you whether you want to join in or not but as one of my absolute favourite blogs I couldn’t leave you out of my first chance to share an award! See my blog for details!
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I’ve just been reading through some of the pages on your blog and it is wonderful. I loved “Kiss me and Smile for Me” post. It is beautifully presented as well. A very Happy New Year to you and I look forward to reading more in the coming months.
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Thank you Mark, you’ve made my day! Wishing you all the luck & happiness in the world for 2013
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Hi. Good luck on your “surprise” adventure. I am in a similar situation, only it is the intricate web of a husband’s lifelong dream coupled with his desire to get out of the rat race before he gnawed someones face off. I decided it was also my own opportunity to “check out” of my longtime routine which had me avoiding and procrastinating most of my creative processes. So glad you checked my blog and I found your adventure. I look forward to all good things for both of us!
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Happy 2013 to you – wow you’re both brave but I’m loving the sound of your adventure too! I hope you’re right and this year is the one where both our dreams come true.
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I’m really chuffed you liked my blog post! Thanks for checking it out. Looking forward to having a read of your blog too. Have a lovely evening
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What a lovely thing to say – I’m having a day when I’m not enjoying the writing thing very much so am looking to others for a little inspiration
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope your Turkish adventures are fruitful. I have never been, but lived in Germany for a year and had a turkish next door neighbor…came to love their coffee as a result!
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You must have some stories to tell living next-door to a Turkish person and as you discovered they are gracious hosts
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Neshat was a peach, but could never stop coming on to me…men!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you come by again soon. Also, I love your story (not the ex-fiance ditching you part, though!). Keep on keepin’ on and best of luck on your travels!
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Thank you for returning the favour & the good wishes – love checking out other blogs because (a) I’m basically a nosy person and (b) I’ve got a fair bit of time on my hands when I’m in Turkey.
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Hi and thanks for visiting my blog – because now I’ve discovered yours and I’m having a ball reading it! 🙂
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thank you for returning the favour and I’m glad you enjoyed reading it!
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Wow I’m impressed! Girl got grit! So glad to hear you chose to live instead of mourning. You write brilliantly, I really like your style and sense of humor. This is perhaps a lesson to me in how to get this right and your following speaks for itself. Thanks. I hope we’ll continue to visit each other’s sites. Good luck.
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What a lovely phrase although when I started this journey, I was really just running away. I just got lucky with the bloggers that follow me and the ones that I follow and you’ll do just as well!
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I have to say I think you are awesome for taking such a risk! Sometimes I think myself of packing up and moving into a different country to just see a different life that I live right now…you’re courageous and funny and I wish you the best of luck in our future endeavors. I cannot wait to read more 🙂
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It was a moment of madness and a chance to do something different as life had been a little unkind to me but I don’t regret it for an absolute minute. Where do you think you would like to live if you had the opportunity?
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That is really inspiring to hear how you turned a negative time in a life to an adventure. I always wanted to go to France and really learn french cuisine especially the pastry arts. I love french cuisine and learning first hand would be such an awesome experience. Even if it is for a couple months its something I would love to pursue.
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thanks for stopping by my blog – glad you were open to a path totally unexpected – i look forward to reading more of your writing ) beth
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Thank you Beth, although frankly I just needed to escape at the time but I have enjoyed every minute of the adventure and I wouldn’t change a thing
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Thank you for stopping by simplydaisies! I love all things Turkey! What an amazing country!
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Thank you as you may have noticed I’m a big fan too and btw I love the name of your blog
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would love to join you in your adventures and escapades…go girl 🙂
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Oh I’ve documented every painful episode on the “honeymoon stories” but I do feel when I’m having an adventure that I have my invisible blogging army along with me cheering me on and it’s cheaper than therapy!
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Absolutely ! 🙂
We might be invisible and unknown…but we are there for you 🙂
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Amazing, this is brilliant! and what a huge response you have touched so many people!
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Thank you and I think you’re right most of us have suffered a broken heart at some point in our lives
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What a delightful introduction to you, a person who has taken her life into her own hands and is loving it. Hats off to you. Life fully. Enjoy your passion for living.
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I think you have to make the best of a bad situation sometimes and see the funny in everything
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Hello – I’ve just nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award – I hope you are able to accept but no pressure if ‘it’s not your kind of thing’ 🙂 http://the-travelbunny.com/awards/
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Bless you, how kind of you to think of me! It make take me some time to get round to it with my erratic shift patterns but it was a great surprise to wake up to and especially as its from you!
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Thank you for finding me! I love the way you write… Following you!
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How very very kind of you, so glad we’ve discovered each other’s blogs
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Thank you for stopping by my blog and the “LIKE” of my post.
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Your welcome – just call me nosey!
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Sounds like I am repeating everyone else but glad you stopped by my site or I may not have found you. I am really looking forward to following your adventure. Great writing 🙂
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Thank you very much and as I’m in no way a professional writer like so many other bloggers, it’s nice to hear so I’m really grateful that you dropped by
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Hi! I nominated you for a Vintage Reel Award 🙂 Take a look!
http://thevintagepostcard.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/vintage-reel-award/
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Thank you very much, it looks very interesting – might take me a while getting ’round to it so please bear with me and that doesn’t mean that I appreciate it any the less.
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🙂
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Hey there! I love reading your blog so I nominated you for a Liebster Award!!
http://itypecrazyfast.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/ive-been-nominated-for-a-liebster-award/
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Thank you so much, I’m very flattered. Hope you can bear with me as I’m way behind on account of looking after my mum (broken leg) and dad (angiogram); my sanity is at breaking point too!
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FABULOUS!!
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Oh bless you – my nieces call me Fabulous or F.A.D. which stands for Fabulous Auntie Dallas; they reckon I make them – as if!!!!
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Haha! Maybe you do! I laughed heartily throughout!
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thank you – I’ve just finished a shitter of a night shift so that’s really lifted my spirits (more than even a McDonalds breakfast)!
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It’s brilliant!
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Hi Dallas, I just nominated you for the Shine On Award: http://catbirdinoman.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/the-shine-on-award/
I hope you’ll accept!
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I rarely come across a blog that has nothing to do with satisfying my stomach that I immediately love. Thanks for liking my new bog, otherwise I would have missed your fabulous one! Can’t wait to read more 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words and just at a time when I needed cheering up!
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What a fabulous story well told – I love it! You’re an inspiration and I applaud your intrepid spirit! Can’t wait to read lots more. All the best, Terri
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How spooky I’ve just been reading your story – how romantic is that! I hope I am as lucky as you both
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Dallas, I’m taking it as a sign … a really good one! ~Terri
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You’ve been tagged! 🙂
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Thank you so much, I’m currently looking after my recuperating parents and still working nightshifts so I do hope that you’ll forgive me if it takes me a while to get to it but nevertheless, it is very much appreciated
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Hi Dallas, I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award: http://catbirdinafrica.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
I hope you’ll accept but if you feel it’s too much work, I certainly understand!! 🙂
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I just read your “Honeymoon” stories from beginning to end– couldn’t stop! Have you got a book or screenplay deal yet?! Looking forward to following your stories– take care, and good luck with everything!
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Oh bless you unfortunately I’m still stacking shelves not exactly sure where to start with the wonderful world of publishing as I started this when I was a Billy No Mates and got caught up in all the banter, recipes, cocktail & otherwise, stories and pictures – thank you for your kind words, they made my morning after another dire night shift
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Good for you!!! 🙂 Looks like a fun blog, I’ll enjoy following it!
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I’m touched and very grateful
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Thank you visiting my blog. I’m so glad you found me, otherwise I would have missed out on your wonderful stories. I can’t wait to dig in.
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How very kind of you and I love visiting other blogs because I’m just plain nosy!
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Hello and thanks for visiting my blog. I wish you all the best and hope all pans out well in Turkey!
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Thank you I’m out in the boonies at Kahramanmaraş in a tatty little internet cafe as we speak so thanks for returning the favour!
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I’m sorry to hear about the fiancé,,,, dunno how long ago this happened to you,,,but still I wanna say that it’s a good thing u didn’t end up marrying him,,,goodluckkkk to your ex bestfriend she centainly will need it lol. better have less friends than be surrounded by hundred of snakes. Sometimes things like this happens only to push us in the right direction. By the way you write, it seems you are a strong person with a sense of humor. Stay lovely as you are. Xoxo
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I like to think I will always try and see the funny because I don’t think when you’re in a bad place you can do anything else. But I think you are right someone was looking out for me on the that day and saved me – thank you for all your kind words it’s so appreciated
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Hello. Thank you for the like. I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog and your writing, which seems to come natural for you! Hope to come back and read more on Honeymoon Stories.
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How very kind of you although I’m not sure it comes easy as I seem to spend forever re-writing but I pretend I’m writing a letter to my friends who laugh and cry at the same things I do; which in a sense I am!
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I understand all about the rewriting! I do that myself. We learn though and I believe become better writers. 🙂
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hey tinky,
we miss your posts…. hoping your trip is going well and you find an internet cafe soon so you can share more of your wonderful stories. most importantly we hope you are happy and having a fantastic time.
be well :), O and OM.
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My “This is India” seems close to your “Sokay its Turkey”. Glad to see someone else going through similar events as myself. Love the toilet post. Indian toilets are the same and my balance is not what it once was! Can’t wait to read more!
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Hi read your blog via voices , really enjoyed it , love your sense of humour . I can relate to some of the stuff too. Like you I too hooked up with a Turk, it wasnt easy to start with , our cultures being so different but we have been happily married for 10 years now. We live in the uk but have a holiday home in Altinkum ( going in 2 weeks woo hoo) and also have visited other parts of Turkey to see relatives . I’m totally with you about the toilets ! Can’t wait for you to write some more.
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Thank you so much; I’m touched you took the trouble comment. Your story gives me hope particularly on those days when there seems to be so many obstacles standing in your way. Have a fabulous holiday; I’m really envious as I’m back in the UK at the mo and really missing Turkey
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Hey! You have some fascinating stories and I’ve really enjoyed reading some of your posts. I plan on continuing to read through your Turkish tales, and thank you for stopping by my blog. I incidentally live in the UK at the moment, I guess we have some common ties. UK & Turkey!
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Just going to pop on over to yours and read some more as I always like to read about other visitors to Turkey – incidentally I love your mantra
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I love your attitude…..how can you not succeed…..
You have wonderful style of writing……easy to read and joyful…….
Thanks for visiting my site……I’ll be coming back to yours…..
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How kind are you! I am a bit nosey and having one of those days where I’d rather read than write so your post today just caught my eye so nice to meet your acquaintance
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Hi! Thanks for visiting my page! I started reading your engaging stories, and I must say you have such a great sense of humor. I love your style of writing! Will continue to come back and read more!
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And thank you for returning the favour and your kind words particularly as I am on my way out the door for a nightshift at the saltmines
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Well, this was a fun read.
I worked at Tesco once upon a time. In Chester. Saturday job.
Now that was a few moths ago!
Live in the southern hemisphere these days, Johannesburg.
I’ll trawl around your blog a bit….
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Well every little helps! Chester versus Johannesburg think I’d make the same choice as you and thank you for visiting
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How come have I discovered your blog just now? What wonderful stories you’ve written! I’ve got lots of stories to catch up on. Thank you for making me chuckle and laugh. Life is unpredictable, which is the fun part of it, too.
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Thank you so much and I’m glad I made you laugh. Life has been a rollercoaster for me of late but I hope that I always manage to find the funny in whatever situation I happen to be
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Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Wonderful Team Readership Award. Whether or not you choose to accept the award please know how much I appreciate your continued support as a reader of my blog “Musings of a Horse Mom.” … Be well, Dorothy 🙂
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That’s very very kind of you to share your honour with me but it will take me a while to get round to it. A million thank yous
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No worries. Just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support of my blog. … Be well, Dorothy 🙂
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Teşekkürler for liking my post about (Turkish) bread! So, you’re familiar with ekmekistan then?
Does simit for breakfast sound like a great idea?
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My Turkish partner is the great cook but I do love Turkish food and in particular a good Turkish breakfast
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I love reading your posts!. Thank you for stopping by at the my blog. 🙂 Kisses to you from Eskisehir City.
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Bless you and thank you for your kind words – hope you’re having a great weekend
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Thanks for stopping by my saksakaontheroad blog. I really appreciate the like. love your writing style and look forward to reading more of your adventures 😉
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There are somedays I just don’t want to write so its nice to read what others are up to so thank you for your kind comments
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I love your style of writing!!
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Bless you; how very kind!
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OOOOOOOOOOOOH! go girl kudos!!
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I still have my ups & downs though
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don’t we all 😉
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Superb blog! For reasons that are only too obvious (see “In search of unusual destinations”. Glad you like it, by the way), I’ve been immersing myself in the posts about Turkey. Although a male, I’d worked out just how dreadful every visit to a squatty loo must be for females (coz the visits ain’t that great for males, either. I refer above all to the dirt n the pongs, of course). I’m not long back from the remote and sparsely populated mountains of Turkish Kurdistan where, thankfully, I could occasionally do numbers one and two in the fresh air with panoramic views of extraordinary beauty! The sheep and the goats found it most amusing (but I’m sure the local hocas would have disapproved). All good wishes, Phil.
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I laughed like a drain to this! I hate the squatty potties and I have a big respect for our Turkish sisters that can manage it whilst wearing skinny jeans whilst I am just not that bendy. I stay in the mountain village of Karatut from time to time so I completely understand your panormaic toilet views but despite all the convenience issues Turkey does have a magic all of its own
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Thank you for liking my post, I hope there was something from my list that you both can enjoy! I’m glad that you’ve found your true love, I have too, and hope that in time many who wants to, can do so too. God bless you both.
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thank you for reading and I’m so nosy that I have to check out blogger recommendations
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Just came across your blog and I’m really excited to read your story and stories to come!
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How very very kind of you; hope you’re not disappointed!
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Nope!! It’s great 🙂
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Howdy soul sister! I’ve nominated your beautiful blog for the One Lovely Blog Award. 🙂 http://shakespearesgal.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/a-horse-is-never-just-a-horse/ … Be well, Dorothy 🙂
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Love what I’ve read so far! Looking forward to reading more 🙂
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How kind are you! Thank you so much
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I clicked on a link in East of Malaga’s blog because I liked the name of your blog. I think I will follow and do some reading on this, my sick day (woke up not feeling so good so called in sick to work). I’m sorry to hear about the cad who might have been your husband. good riddance I say!! Nice to meet you. I’m off to start your honeymoon stories now 🙂
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Just love Marianne! In the words of Beyonce “I dodged a bullet”!
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yes! her blog is a constant source of inspiration for me. and isn’t it interesting how one bad experience can lead to other, bigger and better experiences? it happens over and over again. definitely dodged a bullet!!
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Hi! Author Dana Ellington Myles here to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Very Lovely Blog Award! To accept your award, just nominate five other bloggers, and post seven things about yourself you’d like to share here with your readers. :-).
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Hi Dana, I’m so sorry I missed this! I am incredibly flattered that you thought of me although with Dad still in recovery I may be some time in getting round to it. How very kind of you & thank you so much
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No rush what-so-ever. I just hope it brought you some new readers :-). Hugs to you and to your dad – sending wishes he continues on the road to recovery.
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I did exactly the same when my partner died.. and here I am twenty, yes twenty years later with my very own Kimlik and a Turkish husband…
Kendin Iyı bak…..xxxxx
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That’s what I like to hear, living the Turkish dream
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Oh and I love the blog..xx
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Bless you Ros, where do you live? Guess I’m just going to have to pop over and find out for myself!
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Eski Foça – hour or so from Izmir.. by the sea of course..x
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Hi. I have one question and one answer.
1-Why crazytraintotinkytown?
2-I enjoy reading your blog. what a wonderful experience.
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Thank you for reading and Tinky Town is what all the expats call Altinkum which is where I lived in Turkey
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Love your blog!
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it’s an extremely sad time for me at the moment but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words
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