tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post7669562092312355351..comments2023-11-02T16:30:27.962+08:00Comments on Andrea's Plants, Photos and Travels: Do we really know Santa Claus?Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-79310232741988596472012-01-03T22:50:18.632+08:002012-01-03T22:50:18.632+08:00Andrea, glad all is well! It sounds like you have ...Andrea, glad all is well! It sounds like you have been very productive.....that will be me soon once I'm back:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-7951418514973712892012-01-01T23:09:36.254+08:002012-01-01T23:09:36.254+08:00Hi there, happy new year! Hope you are well!Hi there, happy new year! Hope you are well!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-84399398511746182412011-12-29T17:39:06.099+08:002011-12-29T17:39:06.099+08:00Hi Andrea,
Just dropped by to wish you and your fa...Hi Andrea,<br />Just dropped by to wish you and your family the very best for the rest of the festive Season and a very blessed and healthy New Year ahead.<br />And what a lovely treat to greet me... thanks for sharing such wonderful insights and photos about St Nicholas and Myra.<br />Take care and God bless.Jacquelinehttp://www.jaycjayc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-22845735355448269932011-12-25T19:44:49.709+08:002011-12-25T19:44:49.709+08:00Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones... I to...Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones... I took the liberty to nominate your blog for an award... would appreciate your dropping by my blog...Lrong Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071380270069499888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-53295569412937813552011-12-24T20:00:57.731+08:002011-12-24T20:00:57.731+08:00I could tell that we’re on the same interest and o...I could tell that we’re on the same interest and obsession. Good to know someone I could share my ideas. Looking forward to know and learn some more from you. I'll be glad to share my own thoughts to you soon. Thank you for sharing such valuable articles. More power!derryhttp://www.beautytipstips.com/category/beauty-tips-for-fairness/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-41161796767810554762011-12-24T12:57:11.853+08:002011-12-24T12:57:11.853+08:00Thank you for your historical post. The pictures d...Thank you for your historical post. The pictures do tell the story. <br /><br />St. Nick, where ever, you are give the world a gift of peace.Jackson Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663521614269846413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-65415255788791840282011-12-23T21:56:10.877+08:002011-12-23T21:56:10.877+08:00St Nick comes from a fascinating place in Turkey.....St Nick comes from a fascinating place in Turkey... and lucky you got to visit! Super photo tour and narrative, Andrea!<br /><br />All the very best of the holiday season to you and yours! It's been delightful to cross paths with you here in cyberspace this year and look forward to more in the coming year! <br /><br />[In my post, that is my good friend's son.]Franciscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733111654769386624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-60647473965186554262011-12-22T11:18:48.558+08:002011-12-22T11:18:48.558+08:00Thank you for sharing these interesting pictures a...Thank you for sharing these interesting pictures and the information about Saint Nicholas. I knew some of his story, but I don't recall seeing pictures of his church before.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-18679703333025358362011-12-22T11:06:46.525+08:002011-12-22T11:06:46.525+08:00whoa - those rock tombs are pretty amazing!!!
U...whoa - those rock tombs are pretty amazing!!! <br /><br />University of Santa Claus - that's so incredibly funny to me!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-89087958994151576292011-12-21T17:29:02.682+08:002011-12-21T17:29:02.682+08:00Happy Holidays Andrea, Santa Claus was an exciting...Happy Holidays Andrea, Santa Claus was an exciting part of my childhood as well as my daughter's. Very interesting post. I am winding down from my project to start on getting my home ready for the holidays. I don't have much time though. LOL Sorry to hear about the devastating floods and Typhoon in your country. Take care and wising you a Happy and Healthy 2012islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-24049236196342290662011-12-21T17:21:12.698+08:002011-12-21T17:21:12.698+08:00What a nice write-up on St.Nicholas.
Didn't re...What a nice write-up on St.Nicholas.<br />Didn't really know that he is from Myra, Turkey.<br />Wow.. <br />How much the whole thing evolve that is now Santa from North pole.<br /><br />Have a Blessed Christmas & a wonderful New Year Andrea!James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-52665547225304328002011-12-21T09:29:50.190+08:002011-12-21T09:29:50.190+08:00NixBlog - thanks for coming over and informing me ...NixBlog - thanks for coming over and informing me of your post. My post is rather a spur of the moment spontaneous blog, thought later i should have included some more information. Anyway, i will heed now to yours.<br /><br />Carver - thanks for coming over too, and the appreciation.<br /><br />gardenwalkgardentalk - haha, that was our dilemma too when we were kids, but the parents are very creative in telling us how. We even have nights out watching the skies waiting for Santa, and the story of the constellations came handy.<br /><br />Jenn - you should go there immediately, while the old structures are still intact.<br /><br />Leovi - my appreciation for mentioning the lights in my photos. I am grateful, Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Solitude Rising - it's not only Coca Cola who is getting a big chunk of Santa Claus legacy. A lot of the big companies use him too.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-27884078795872196012011-12-21T04:47:22.944+08:002011-12-21T04:47:22.944+08:00Thanks for the online tour of St. Nick's old c...Thanks for the online tour of St. Nick's old church.<br /><br />Sad to see how Coca Cola took the idea of St. Nick and twisted it into a successful commercial emblem of consumerism.Solitude Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458281340276483361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-10746361806456107792011-12-20T16:44:56.841+08:002011-12-20T16:44:56.841+08:00Beautiful pictures, my favorite is rock tombs of L...Beautiful pictures, my favorite is rock tombs of Lycia The surprising. I like the light and the delicacy with which they are captured, gorgeous. Greetings.Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-9984927936330586022011-12-20T15:38:31.279+08:002011-12-20T15:38:31.279+08:00Turkey is one place I would love to visit... shoul...Turkey is one place I would love to visit... should visit actually. An interesting account of St. Nick.Jennhttp://zeal4adventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-4136633923985662212011-12-20T11:36:20.508+08:002011-12-20T11:36:20.508+08:00So much to learn and I am glad you had all the San...So much to learn and I am glad you had all the Santa info. I always wondered how Santa got in when there was no chimneys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-91218251724671488162011-12-20T10:15:25.390+08:002011-12-20T10:15:25.390+08:00I enjoyed the tour and a very informative post.I enjoyed the tour and a very informative post.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-78521949642994256142011-12-20T09:57:53.806+08:002011-12-20T09:57:53.806+08:00Thank you for your visit and kind comment on my bl...Thank you for your visit and kind comment on my blog. I have also visited Turkey and seeing your lovely photos brought back many happy memories.<br /><br />I have two posts about St Nicholas you may be interested in in my other blog:<br /><br />http://nicholasjv.blogspot.com/2009/12/art-sunday-st-nicholas.html<br /><br />http://nicholasjv.blogspot.com/2007/12/happy-name-day-to-all-nicks.htmlMelbourne Australia Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495515492384987803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-71886479241605325842011-12-20T08:59:10.273+08:002011-12-20T08:59:10.273+08:00Photo Cache - am actually surprised about your rev...Photo Cache - am actually surprised about your revelation, as kids here are always fascinated by Santa Claus as he is from a very very cold far place! I am curious as to the thinking of your parents why they didn't tell you that! Maybe you should enlighten me. LOL<br /><br />Donna - you will be more awed if you see the old structures of Anatolia mix with the new ones of Turkey! You should try to visit.<br /><br />Jann Olson - you and Nichole have much more reasons to visit Turkey, trust me you will be awed by everything there! Merry Christmas too.<br /><br />Bridget - don't take a second thought in visiting Turkey, this is only a millimeter of the kilometers you will encounter there!<br /><br />Tina's Picstory - you seem the only one who likes the seashore, i wonder if you've been there!<br /><br />EG Wow - Happy Holidays and wishing you the best of the New Year!<br /><br />Ms Becky - the whole country is really dazzling and awesome, if only i can visit longer, i will not have second thoughts! Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Melanie - I suggest putting Turkey on the top, trust me, you will not regret it. I am not from Turkey Tourism Office, LOL. You should just be prepared of your IT because there's a lot to visit. Cappadocia should be a must, i haven't been there too! Merry Christmas.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-67043656146958505092011-12-20T06:37:38.386+08:002011-12-20T06:37:38.386+08:00Turkey is on my list of places to visit. After rea...Turkey is on my list of places to visit. After reading your post and looking at the pictures I'm moving it closer to the top. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-89668197518784794882011-12-20T05:28:26.647+08:002011-12-20T05:28:26.647+08:00wow, you've dazzled me with all of this enligh...wow, you've dazzled me with all of this enlightening information about St. Nicholas. Those tombs are extraordinary. I love all the rock. thank you for the tour through this lovely spot. and thanks too for stopping by my blog and saying hello. I truly appreciate it. happy day to you.Ms. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775088530495290520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-14838300598470127132011-12-20T05:08:18.914+08:002011-12-20T05:08:18.914+08:00Great tour, Andrea! Merry Christmas to you too!Great tour, Andrea! Merry Christmas to you too!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-6320898159385566082011-12-20T02:16:00.523+08:002011-12-20T02:16:00.523+08:00great shots! i love the seashore :)great shots! i love the seashore :)Tina´s PicStoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144127584040088355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-57083835625626493962011-12-20T02:10:44.255+08:002011-12-20T02:10:44.255+08:00Great post...so informative. Would love to visit t...Great post...so informative. Would love to visit those rock tombs.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003023115854661475.post-38781867944822174402011-12-20T00:07:20.068+08:002011-12-20T00:07:20.068+08:00Hi Andrea,
Thanks for sharing this informative pos...Hi Andrea,<br />Thanks for sharing this informative post. I did know the basic story about St. Nicholas, but this told much more. I loved all of your pictures. My oldest daughter was born on Christmas. I named her Nichole, with an h; after St. Nicholas. Have a very Merry Christmas.Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.com