Comments for Good Fishies http://www.goodfishies.com Kevin & Cathy. Traveling. Living in Takikawa. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:15:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on Eastern Hokkaido Roadtrip by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/08/01/eastern-hokkaido-roadtrip/#comment-246 Barb Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:17:31 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/08/01/eastern-hokkaido-roadtrip/#comment-246 Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!

]]> Comment on Camping at Toya Lake, Hokkaido. by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/23/camping-at-toya-lake-hokkaido/#comment-146 Barb Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:27:04 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/23/camping-at-toya-lake-hokkaido/#comment-146 Nice post Cathy.... were there other campers - or did you have the place to yourself? Sounds like a perfect adventure in your new tent! Nice post Cathy…. were there other campers - or did you have the place to yourself? Sounds like a perfect adventure in your new tent!

]]> Comment on Biei Marathon by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/10/biei-marathon/#comment-145 Barb Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:25:47 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/10/biei-marathon/#comment-145 What are the comments from our "marathon runner"? Is her going to do this again??? And tell Matt... details - shmeetails....what's a few kilometers....? Congrats on his run too! What are the comments from our “marathon runner”? Is her going to do this again??? And tell Matt… details - shmeetails….what’s a few kilometers….? Congrats on his run too!

]]> Comment on Biei Marathon by matt http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/10/biei-marathon/#comment-136 matt Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:11:33 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/06/10/biei-marathon/#comment-136 Biei is only about 75km away! 120 is just nuts, that means it is farther away than Sapporo. Biei is only about 75km away!
120 is just nuts, that means it is farther away than Sapporo.

]]> Comment on Kimono Dinner with the Soroptimists in Takikawa by matt http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-125 matt Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:38:07 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-125 You guys might update your blog even less frequently than I do... That's pretty tough. You guys might update your blog even less frequently than I do…

That’s pretty tough.

]]> Comment on Goodbye Sam & Raf by Leah http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/11/28/goodbye-sam-raf/#comment-102 Leah Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:08:54 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/11/28/goodbye-sam-raf/#comment-102 Raf sez: "Hope you don’t get lazy like me and stop updating it…" Raf sez: “Hope you don’t get lazy like me and stop updating it…”

]]> Comment on Kimono Dinner with the Soroptimists in Takikawa by Kevin & Cathy http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-80 Kevin & Cathy Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:53:07 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-80 Thanks guys, it was a pretty amazing experience! The evening was organized for us free of charge. The event was the march banquet for the Soroptimist society, and they invited us along! We have heard of previous gaijins attending the event, but it's definitely not a frequent occurrence. We feel pretty honoured!! The bulging tummy is probably a symbol of manliness, or male prowess, Ron. At least from what we've been told. Nice to see you checking in on our blog! =) KJ CW -Goodfishies Thanks guys, it was a pretty amazing experience!

The evening was organized for us free of charge. The event was the march banquet for the Soroptimist society, and they invited us along!

We have heard of previous gaijins attending the event, but it’s definitely not a frequent occurrence. We feel pretty honoured!!

The bulging tummy is probably a symbol of manliness, or male prowess, Ron. At least from what we’ve been told. Nice to see you checking in on our blog! =)

KJ CW
-Goodfishies

]]> Comment on Kimono Dinner with the Soroptimists in Takikawa by ronaldihno http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-79 ronaldihno Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:21:46 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-79 I'm curious about the "illusion of a bulging tummy" --- what is the cultural significance of that? I’m curious about the “illusion of a bulging tummy” — what is the cultural significance of that?

]]> Comment on Kimono Dinner with the Soroptimists in Takikawa by Leah http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-78 Leah Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:09:20 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-78 That must have been an amazing experience! That must have been an amazing experience!

]]> Comment on Kimono Dinner with the Soroptimists in Takikawa by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-77 Barb Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:26:25 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/03/04/kimono-dinner-with-the-soroptimists-in-takikawa/#comment-77 An amazing invitation and insight into Japanese traditions. Who provided the clothing and covered the costs of the preparations? Was this a frequent or rare occasion for local gaijins? The four of you looked great!! An amazing invitation and insight into Japanese traditions. Who provided the clothing and covered the costs of the preparations? Was this a frequent or rare occasion for local gaijins?
The four of you looked great!!

]]> Comment on Our winter in Hokkaido by Leah http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/30/our-winter-in-hokkaido/#comment-73 Leah Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:01:22 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/30/our-winter-in-hokkaido/#comment-73 I like how Shōchū comes in cartons. Are they lined with wax or plastic and foil? I guess wax would dissolve. You guys have been badfishies with updating! Come on now. I suppose I've been a lurker, though, constantly checking and not commenting. Has the winter started to let up yet? I like how Shōchū comes in cartons. Are they lined with wax or plastic and foil? I guess wax would dissolve.
You guys have been badfishies with updating! Come on now. I suppose I’ve been a lurker, though, constantly checking and not commenting.
Has the winter started to let up yet?

]]> Comment on Our winter in Hokkaido by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/30/our-winter-in-hokkaido/#comment-59 Barb Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/30/our-winter-in-hokkaido/#comment-59 Today as I am reading this, there is SNOW in Vancouver. So we are feeling very connected to you right now. Whistler is probably more like your environment however! Stay warm.. keep having fun!! Today as I am reading this, there is SNOW in Vancouver. So we are feeling very connected to you right now. Whistler is probably more like your environment however! Stay warm.. keep having fun!!

]]> Comment on Happy New Year 2008 from Tokyo! by The Nikon Heathen http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-51 The Nikon Heathen Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:07:48 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-51 I've already said it elsewhere, but let it be memorialized again here. I had a great time w/ you guys. Glad I got to bring in the New Year w/ you. Never would've even heard about the balloon bit if you hadn't dragged me down there. Will try to make it back up to Takikawa to buy you guys. And of course, LMK if you're ever back down in this part o' the world again :) You have to come to Utsunomiya for gyoza sometime! I’ve already said it elsewhere, but let it be memorialized again here. I had a great time w/ you guys. Glad I got to bring in the New Year w/ you. Never would’ve even heard about the balloon bit if you hadn’t dragged me down there.

Will try to make it back up to Takikawa to buy you guys. And of course, LMK if you’re ever back down in this part o’ the world again :) You have to come to Utsunomiya for gyoza sometime!

]]> Comment on Happy New Year 2008 from Tokyo! by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-48 Barb Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:56:38 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-48 Hey Guys - love the video - except I wanted to see more of the balloons. Your journey to Tokyo was epic!! Your planning provided a perfect framework to explore and respond to new moments. Your research and background info that you provide has given us an appreciation for all that you are experiencing! Thanks and well done!! May your 2008 year continue to be as memorable! Hey Guys - love the video - except I wanted to see more of the balloons. Your journey to Tokyo was epic!! Your planning provided a perfect framework to explore and respond to new moments. Your research and background info that you provide has given us an appreciation for all that you are experiencing! Thanks and well done!! May your 2008 year continue to be as memorable!

]]> Comment on Happy New Year 2008 from Tokyo! by Kevin & Cathy http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-47 Kevin & Cathy Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:32:57 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-47 It was great meeting you too Brian!! We had a an absolutely incredible time- a very memorable trip. & Thanks for the hookup on the Indian Curry place in Tokyo! mmmm 'Till the next time! KJ & CW Goodfishies. It was great meeting you too Brian!!
We had a an absolutely incredible time- a very memorable trip.

& Thanks for the hookup on the Indian Curry place in Tokyo!
mmmm

‘Till the next time!

KJ & CW
Goodfishies.

]]> Comment on Happy New Year 2008 from Tokyo! by Brian http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-46 Brian Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:17:14 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/13/happy-new-year-2008-from-tokyo/#comment-46 Hey guys! Rad to see you have a blog too, I'm gonna add a link to here on my page if it's cool? It was really nice to meet you guys, any friend of Tora-san is a friend of mine. I'm particularly happy to hear that the balloons were "eco-friendly" and that we don't have to worry about the poor innocent turtles :) I'm jealous of all the sweet pictures you guys took while you were here, as soon as I get my back-pay from my former (now bankrupt) company I'll be sure to head down to Aki-ba and pick up a new camera so I don't have to rely on my cell phone to capture my precious memories. Anyway, glad the trip back was safe and quick, let me know when you guys are in town again! -b Hey guys! Rad to see you have a blog too, I’m gonna add a link to here on my page if it’s cool? It was really nice to meet you guys, any friend of Tora-san is a friend of mine. I’m particularly happy to hear that the balloons were “eco-friendly” and that we don’t have to worry about the poor innocent turtles :) I’m jealous of all the sweet pictures you guys took while you were here, as soon as I get my back-pay from my former (now bankrupt) company I’ll be sure to head down to Aki-ba and pick up a new camera so I don’t have to rely on my cell phone to capture my precious memories. Anyway, glad the trip back was safe and quick, let me know when you guys are in town again!
-b

]]> Comment on How many trains does it take to get to Tokyo? by Ann http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/05/how-many-trains-does-it-take-to-get-to-tokyo/#comment-41 Ann Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:36:08 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/05/how-many-trains-does-it-take-to-get-to-tokyo/#comment-41 Can't imagine you guys transferred so many trains to trains - I guess you guys will stay away from train for a while eh? And I know only you, Cathy, can do this kind of backpack traveling - you know I can't!! Stay warm and take care!! Can’t imagine you guys transferred so many trains to trains - I guess you guys will stay away from train for a while eh?
And I know only you, Cathy, can do this kind of backpack traveling - you know I can’t!!
Stay warm and take care!!

]]> Comment on How many trains does it take to get to Tokyo? by Barb http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/05/how-many-trains-does-it-take-to-get-to-tokyo/#comment-39 Barb Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:15:17 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2008/01/05/how-many-trains-does-it-take-to-get-to-tokyo/#comment-39 Oh my gosh.... I'm exhausted just reading and imagining this. You have had a 'real life' geography lesson - tell us you took the non stop connection back to Takikawa!! Oh my gosh…. I’m exhausted just reading and imagining this. You have had a ‘real life’ geography lesson - tell us you took the non stop connection back to Takikawa!!

]]> Comment on Southern Sun by Kevin & Cathy http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/10/31/southern-sun/#comment-37 Kevin & Cathy Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:53:37 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/10/31/southern-sun/#comment-37 Thanks for stopping by & good luck in your travels!! We are planning a trip down to Tokyo for New Years. We'll be traveling for 2 days by train for under $100 CAN. Cheap travel is definitely possible in Asia. Best, Kevin & Cathy Good fishies. Thanks for stopping by & good luck in your travels!!

We are planning a trip down to Tokyo for New Years. We’ll be traveling for 2 days by train for under $100 CAN. Cheap travel is definitely possible in Asia.

Best,

Kevin & Cathy
Good fishies.

]]> Comment on Sapporo White Illumination Festival by Anna http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-35 Anna Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:16:53 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-35 Hey Kevin & Cathy!! :) Wow, the whole thing sounds like a lot of fun! Are there any pictures of the big snow?! Everything u said was cute, even the shop OKI-DOKI. haha!! Hey Kevin & Cathy!! :)
Wow, the whole thing sounds like a lot of fun!
Are there any pictures of the big snow?!
Everything u said was cute, even the shop OKI-DOKI. haha!!

]]> Comment on Sapporo White Illumination Festival by Brad http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-34 Brad Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:27:17 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-34 Natsukashii ne !! (Nostalgic) Your story makes me jealous! I miss all these places so much. PS: The Oki-Doki 30 minutes south of Takikawa by car is much bigger and called "Doki-Doki" for some reason which describes the sound of your heart beat in Japanese. If you want a better selection, check that place out for sure. And if you ever want a good spicy meal for a cold winter day, hit up "Mama's Kitchen" in the middle of nowhere. Hard to find, ask a student or Travis. Natsukashii ne !! (Nostalgic)

Your story makes me jealous! I miss all these places so much.

PS: The Oki-Doki 30 minutes south of Takikawa by car is much bigger and called “Doki-Doki” for some reason which describes the sound of your heart beat in Japanese. If you want a better selection, check that place out for sure.

And if you ever want a good spicy meal for a cold winter day, hit up “Mama’s Kitchen” in the middle of nowhere. Hard to find, ask a student or Travis.

]]> Comment on Takikawa Kindergarden by Tess http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/11/24/takikawa-kindergarden/#comment-33 Tess Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:22:38 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/11/24/takikawa-kindergarden/#comment-33 omg!! way tooo cute!! I want to see pictures of the crazy kid tunnel!! haha omg!! way tooo cute!! I want to see pictures of the crazy kid tunnel!! haha

]]> Comment on Sapporo White Illumination Festival by Song http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-32 Song Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:00:54 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-32 It reads like a script for a cute cartoon! You guy are walking, living cartoons! How's the documentary research going???? I think it would make for an awesome movie, I would definitely pay $13 to watch it!!! I want to be where you are. Everything you write makes me green (with envy not sickness ha ha) What do you guys miss most??? I am trying to think up ideas for a care package to send you... It reads like a script for a cute cartoon! You guy are walking, living cartoons! How’s the documentary research going???? I think it would make for an awesome movie, I would definitely pay $13 to watch it!!! I want to be where you are. Everything you write makes me green (with envy not sickness ha ha) What do you guys miss most??? I am trying to think up ideas for a care package to send you…

]]> Comment on Sapporo White Illumination Festival by kevin & cathy http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-31 kevin & cathy Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:46:09 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-31 The Oki-Doki is one of our favourite stores here in Takikawa. So far we have bought a heater, a humidifier, a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukiyaki" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Suki-Yaki</a> grill, some dinnerware, a tripod, some shelves and maybe soon a guitar! Sapporo is very fun. It's definitely an adventure being in the big city, but its so nice to live in a relaxing town where everything is walking distance (though heavy snow greatly reduces the radius of "walking distance"...) Thanks for the comments guys, -GoodFishies The Oki-Doki is one of our favourite stores here in Takikawa. So far we have bought a heater, a humidifier, a Suki-Yaki grill, some dinnerware, a tripod, some shelves and maybe soon a guitar!

Sapporo is very fun. It’s definitely an adventure being in the big city, but its so nice to live in a relaxing town where everything is walking distance (though heavy snow greatly reduces the radius of “walking distance”…)

Thanks for the comments guys,

-GoodFishies

]]> Comment on Sapporo White Illumination Festival by Leah http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-30 Leah Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:27:35 +0000 http://www.goodfishies.com/2007/12/05/sapporo-white-illumination-festival/#comment-30 haha, the Oki-Doki. cute. It's been pretty snowy in Montreal too, and Vancouver got half a foot last weekend, too! haha, the Oki-Doki. cute. It’s been pretty snowy in Montreal too, and Vancouver got half a foot last weekend, too!

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