tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post6387063479248684174..comments2024-02-26T07:14:39.823+00:00Comments on Everything And Nothing: Where's me camera?......Akelamaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-72332394351337661652008-06-22T14:14:00.000+01:002008-06-22T14:14:00.000+01:00We were very surprised at what happened Mike, it c...We were very surprised at what happened <B>Mike</B>, it certainly wouldn't have happened here!<BR/><BR/>I have been to Turkey a quite a few times and always enjoyed it <B>Ron</B>. I would love to go to Japan - hopefully when I retire. :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-47588206775192004152008-06-21T16:38:00.000+01:002008-06-21T16:38:00.000+01:00I guess we'll never know what happened to the came...I guess we'll never know what happened to the camera <B>Nick</B>.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-38916319170905139642008-06-20T04:51:00.000+01:002008-06-20T04:51:00.000+01:00Sounds like the taxi fraternity in Turkey are basi...Sounds like the taxi fraternity in Turkey are basically a group who respect justice. Neat. I do wonder what really happened to that camera.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939152657551690867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-51714921493418570062008-06-20T02:20:00.000+01:002008-06-20T02:20:00.000+01:00Touching story, Akelamalu!It's funny that you ment...Touching story, Akelamalu!<BR/><BR/>It's funny that you mentioned Turkey, because I friend of mine in Florida was a travel agent and she always said that no matter where she ever traveled in the world...TURKEY was her favorite place to visit. She RAVED about it!<BR/><BR/>Now I can see why!<BR/><BR/>Japan is the same way!<BR/><BR/>Great post, my friend...thanks!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-75241522161731041432008-06-19T22:28:00.000+01:002008-06-19T22:28:00.000+01:00What a great story! It's amazing how different cu...What a great story! It's amazing how different cultures work in these situations.Mike Minzeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475218626898693458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-19909637683333241372008-06-19T17:32:00.000+01:002008-06-19T17:32:00.000+01:00People never fail to amaze me Marianne :)No it isn...People never fail to amaze me <B>Marianne</B> :)<BR/><BR/>No it isn't <B>Denise</B>, more's the pity.<BR/><BR/>Such a pleasant change isn't it <B>GIM</B>!<BR/><BR/>Yes indeedy <B>CG</B>!<BR/><BR/>LOL a nice worst story - I like it <B>Topchamp</B> :)<BR/><BR/>Oh yes <B>Buff</B> the worst scenario ever!<BR/><BR/>As everywhere else <B>Bee</B> there are good and bad - we happened on the good. :)<BR/><BR/>Are you sure it was a Turk <B>Marjolein</B> and not some other tourist?<BR/><BR/>I have to say we were surprised <B>Star</B>. <BR/><BR/>Although the camera was still lost it did make it better that at least they cared <B>San</B>.<BR/><BR/>Yes there are some good people out there <B>Linda</B> but we do always tend to think the worst don't we?<BR/><BR/>I agree <B>Citizen</B>, people do respond positively to a good attitude I find.<BR/><BR/>Well there's no point in crying over spilt milk is there <B>Trav</B>?<BR/><BR/>Ooops I know <B>Cathy</B>, that is one mistake I would never make!<BR/><BR/>We all really felt for the young driver, he was terrified <B>Jo</B>.<BR/><BR/>As I said there's good and bad everywhere <B>Acey</B><BR/><BR/>Hi <B>Kate</B> thanks for dropping by and I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. :)<BR/><BR/><B>g-man</B> my 55 is all ready and scheduled to post! Glad you enjoyed this post.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-12814241589780912752008-06-19T12:24:00.000+01:002008-06-19T12:24:00.000+01:00What a great story Ake!!!Now please start thinking...What a great story Ake!!!<BR/>Now please start thinking about your 55...OK?<BR/>xoxG-Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968807697181554781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-67570537346393426932008-06-19T11:23:00.000+01:002008-06-19T11:23:00.000+01:00Hi - I have just called in to have a decco - lovel...Hi - I have just called in to have a decco - lovely site! Love butterflies, great music and chat.. Bye for now Kate x.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979505705280901138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-63827800100827105002008-06-19T11:02:00.000+01:002008-06-19T11:02:00.000+01:00i never imagined turkish people were so caring... ...i never imagined turkish people were so caring... nice story!xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462779238424248555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-20476422891058197522008-06-19T10:29:00.000+01:002008-06-19T10:29:00.000+01:00What a nightmare, but how cool that they all ralli...What a nightmare, but how cool that they all rallied round. I'd have been mortified for the young driver too bless him. It's good they all cared though.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-76028590662353433422008-06-19T05:44:00.000+01:002008-06-19T05:44:00.000+01:00I also found people in Turkey to be warm and frien...I also found people in Turkey to be warm and friendly but here in Greece calling someone a Turk is about the worst insult there is.cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075735967153709260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-37930729302879467362008-06-19T02:13:00.000+01:002008-06-19T02:13:00.000+01:00How awful for that young driver. And how generous...How awful for that young driver. And how generous of you and your party. So many tourists might have reacted differently.<BR/><BR/>But I'll bet that young man learned quite the lesson that day.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-89391416744607952532008-06-19T01:43:00.000+01:002008-06-19T01:43:00.000+01:00I have found kind and helpful people all over the ...I have found kind and helpful people all over the world. SOme not good, of course, but generally positive experiences. I think it has s lot to do with your own attitude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-47254156724767443752008-06-19T01:33:00.000+01:002008-06-19T01:33:00.000+01:00That poor guy, I can only imagine how bad he felt ...That poor guy, I can only imagine how bad he felt that you had lost something in his taxi. That was so kind of him to offer to pay for it, too. Just goes to show that there really is good in people sometimes even though it's easier to think the worst.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-64735884749597301672008-06-18T15:03:00.000+01:002008-06-18T15:03:00.000+01:00Great story, Akelamalu. One of those small disast...Great story, Akelamalu. One of those small disasters that brings out the good in people and makes you feel good about being human.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-87092496775200487952008-06-18T14:07:00.000+01:002008-06-18T14:07:00.000+01:00Wow, I would have been mortified to lose my camera...Wow, I would have been mortified to lose my camera. But the drivers seem so respectful. Something you wouldn't expect.LAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804087660694789018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-85350246357488414692008-06-18T13:12:00.001+01:002008-06-18T13:12:00.001+01:00Hmm we had a different experience in Turkey, our c...Hmm we had a different experience in Turkey, our camera got stolen in Pamukale, when my dad put it aside for a moment to tie his shoelaces.Marjoleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813783301296470418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-42616060786874610282008-06-18T13:12:00.000+01:002008-06-18T13:12:00.000+01:00wow, what a wonderful story about people. i never ...wow, what a wonderful story about people. i never imagined turks to be like this. thank you for sharing!<BR/><BR/>smiles, bee<BR/>xoxoxoxoxoooooxEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-80701905824767768152008-06-18T12:54:00.001+01:002008-06-18T12:54:00.001+01:00Glad it all worked out... Before digital cameras, ...Glad it all worked out... Before digital cameras, I would always worry about the developing or the developer losing my film....buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-28905345271437828492008-06-18T12:54:00.000+01:002008-06-18T12:54:00.000+01:00that's a very nice worst story!that's a very nice worst story!TopChamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377737494575644509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-52233916364220135272008-06-18T10:52:00.000+01:002008-06-18T10:52:00.000+01:00What a great attitude those people have!!What a great attitude those people have!!CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773161375865716360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-87215550594624222732008-06-18T10:19:00.000+01:002008-06-18T10:19:00.000+01:00I always imagine he worst in people, especially wh...I always imagine he worst in people, especially when I travel. It is a character flaw. It is nice to hear such a redeeming tale!Laura Jane Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483166722690608208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-84387535977974411462008-06-18T09:07:00.000+01:002008-06-18T09:07:00.000+01:00Wow! It just goes to show the degree of integrity ...Wow! <BR/>It just goes to show the degree of integrity some walks of life will go to....<BR/>it is not every day we see these values.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922338030834754301.post-55186062465405018712008-06-18T06:14:00.000+01:002008-06-18T06:14:00.000+01:00Oh no! Poor man, he must have felt terrible. That'...Oh no! Poor man, he must have felt terrible. That's amazing they all rallied round like that. It's amazing how kind people can be.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332103975829934996noreply@blogger.com