Ice Chip #14.5
What an extraordinary journey..... hope you like the view...
I am writing to you from the wonderful quaint French village of Mirepoix. What a beautiful place to spend a week... The ambience is amazing. My dear friend Christophe and his wonderful family are hosting me, and truly are sharing the Givers Gain philosophy. This trip is infused with incredible experiences...it is like building the ultimate Dagwood Sandwich... (There is a blast from the past for you....)
Again, with your permission and indulgence, this Ice Chip will be more about sharing some photographs of my journey rather than a tip. However, the same comment from before holds steadfast: one thing I hope you grasp from the images is the sense of friendship and connection and community and fun and respectful elegance and rapport that is universal.
I went to BNI meetings, spoke at them as well as the Network Connect '09 event in Brigwater. In between appearances, I was able to see historical castles and amazing architecture that helped to define the character of the English countryside. Nunney Castle in the west of England is a rare 14th Century French Castle. The vintage Rolls Royce from the 1920's is owned by Paul's neighbor and he really enjoyed telling me about it. A great memento from a time gone bye; he loves driving it.
And finally, I arrived in London and did get a glimpse of Big Ben. The majority of the time was spent off the regular routes that most tourists might take, as I was welcomed into the homes of my hosts in England; Liz Chukwu, Paul Clegg and Marieme Jamme. You are precious people with huge hearts and open arms..... Thank you so much...
Enjoy the gallery for this Ice Chip...
Photos from the English countryside, with my host and fellow BNI director and Ecademy BlackStar - Paul Clegg
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This was taken crossing the Waterloo Bridge, on my way to an Ecademy BlackStar Day meeting at the Strand Palace Hotel. The event was as magnificent as the grandeur of the sights. Thank you my fellow Ecademy BlackStars, and a special thank you to Penny and Thomas Power for your vision.
The next segment will come a bit quicker if you will indulge me once again. In 3 weeks I have been graced with 9 countries and so many memories, I am overflowing. I have been back to Belgium; through Germany again; and traversed Austria on the way to Ljubljana, Slovenja; and now I am in Mirepoix, France (enjoying a freshly prepared Panini....the aroma is delightful).
Here is a picture that represents the friendships that have been built and will continue to be nourished and nurtured. Even if we perceive a gap or rift in life......Remember, we can build a bridge.....
Thank you for sharing my journey and I am honored to be developing relationships with all of you. Enjoy your moment, and I look forward to sharing more with you.....
Have a great week.
Best regards,
Bob
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The journey I am taking with Bob is a very special one. In the beginning, it was a learning journey; and in the present looking back, a definite trail has been laid. This is an exciting time for me looking from the shadows of a great man that has so much compassion and fortitude to strive for greatness in helping others.
Thank you Princess for being so supportive of my quest to shift the way the world communicates. I continue to be amazed by your strength and conviction regarding this project. Thank you!!! With love and respect, Bob