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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2008 5:31:11 GMT
Hey guys, Strictly speaking this isn't official SBG news, and I feel kind of funny posting it here - but in late March Kana, Lana and I are off to Japan to visit Kana's family and friends and show our little bub off. We are going to the Kansai region where she is from - mostly around Nara - but will also be spending some time in Kyoto and Osaka for a little over two weeks! It's been 4 years since Kana has been back to Japan, and the last time I was there was around 7 years ago, so we are really looking forward to it! (well, my bank balance doesn't like it much - it is going to take quite some time to pay it off!) But anyway, I'll be sure to bring back a few fun souveniers and may make a few competitions to give some cool Samurai related stuff away (though, to beat those who will ask - sorry, no Nihonto - hehe. I wish!!). But as we will be showing off Lana to her friends and family in Japan, I thought I had better update some more recent pics of her for the SBG friends and family here! ;D So here's we go: Lana holding her first sword! (A Foam DSA LARP) Lana and the SBG Bear...! Oh, and Kimba our faithful Jack Russel/Staffy and Lana's best friend.
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Post by slav on Feb 7, 2008 5:44:08 GMT
Oh i see, gonna keep all the Nihonto souvenirs to yourself, are ya? If you get a chance, visit Nijo Castle in Kyoto. If I remember correctly, there is some Nihonto and Yoroi on display there (not to mention the cool Mockingbird floors). And if you like curry, you must eat at Coco-ichiban. You'll see them around. Also, FYI, Nara is generally considered the birthplace of the first Japanese swords.
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Post by Erick R. on Feb 7, 2008 5:53:32 GMT
Hey Paul, Beautiful Kid you got there. Have fun on your trip and keep us updated on all the fun.
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Post by themaster293 on Feb 7, 2008 6:17:35 GMT
Do you sell those SBG bears? Those are almost as cute as your daughter.
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Post by oos3thoo on Feb 7, 2008 8:10:47 GMT
Sweet! I plan to go to japan some day as well. And beautiful kid ya got there!
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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2008 10:26:56 GMT
Thanks guys. It's hard to believe, but she is 9 months old today (some of these photos were taken about 1-2 months ago, but are fairly recent). Now Slav, I was actually planning on getting you a Nihonto - but then I saw you beat me to it with your recent thread, so I guess you won't be needing one after all... And Master - the SBG bear was a one off that I had made around the same time as the calenders, SBG T-shirts etc. Quite surprised, it is pretty big - and very cute. Anyway, will keep you all updated when I get there via the forum. Still a while to go yet, but I am pretty excited. Cheers, - Paul
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Post by YlliwCir on Feb 7, 2008 11:09:01 GMT
Cute baby, Paul. Good on you for gettin her started on swords early. LOL. Have a safe trip and have fun in Japan. I'd like to go there sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2008 11:58:36 GMT
Ohh have fun mate! Yell out if you need someone to help hold down the site temporarily when your gone...
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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2008 14:01:32 GMT
I might take you up on that Mike. Though I hope to spend a few hours a day with a laptop in one of the various wireless areas to make sure the store and everything are running ok. She loves swords btw! There is a look of awe on her face when she sees one, must be hardwired in the DNA by now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2008 17:37:48 GMT
Very cute pictures! Very cool that you are starting your child young with swords. She will make the parents proud judging from the way she is about to grab the LARP sword. Thanks for sharing the pics!
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 7, 2008 22:31:38 GMT
Great pics!
I'm sure the entire SBG family will do their part to keep this place running smoothly while you're gone, Paul. And if you bring back lots of pictures it'll put everyone in your debt!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2008 2:50:10 GMT
nice baby paul she dos have your love of swords.i am going to japan in october. but i be around the Shikoku area . be backpacking in japan.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2008 4:57:51 GMT
You lucky sods who have been or are going to Japan, I've always wanted to go there, to the outlying islands not the major centres. I'd like to travel around and maybe visit some of the old areas that were important to the samurai and things like that. Oh well, maybe one day. Paul: The baby is beautiful and very intelligent judging by her eyes and her ability to focus. Good luck to you, keep us updated so we know when you aren't around so much... uh... I mean so that we know when you are safely there, yes that is what I meant
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Feb 8, 2008 23:09:19 GMT
paul cute kid and have fun in the land of the riseing sun
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Post by Matt993f.o.d on Feb 8, 2008 23:15:01 GMT
Lana certainly has grown somewhat!
Have a great time in Japan. My future brother in law recently moved to Japan, and besides the language barriers, is having a superb time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2008 10:53:14 GMT
Damn not much time lately and i missed such a thread -.- Cute kid you got there^^ Guess you'll have a daughter that loves swords as much ( if not more:D ) as you. She'll sure turn out to be an interesting person, not that many women who like swords out there.
Lucky you with the trip, take a lot of photos or i'll get angry;) Regarding SBG bear, i think it's really nice, should add them to SBG related items you offer^^
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Post by admin on Feb 9, 2008 11:45:37 GMT
Japan is really a very fascinating country. You'd be surprised, you can turn a corner and amist the highrises and ultra modern neon futurism of the cities, you'll stumble on pockets of old Japan that are timeless...
The contrasts are very interesting to. Cutting edge and very 'out there' fashion, and on the same street old people in Kimono. Or a train station with people moving through like a stream of water, and a Buddhist monk in blue robes, wide brimmed basket hat, staff and alms bowl standing perfectly still near the wall...
Japan truly isn't Westernized... Modernized yes. But its still very uniquely Japanese...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2008 12:36:43 GMT
Have a great time Paul Take some cool pics will ya.. Your baby is a ray of sunshine.Your blessed.. Can`t wait to see what you bring back. Take care Jason W
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 2:32:33 GMT
have fun man and safe journey, take tops o pict,s.. please ;D
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Post by admin on Feb 10, 2008 9:30:14 GMT
Yup, will certainly try to go snap happy. Only problem is, many of the places that display Nihonto in Nara don't allow photos. But I'm sure I'll come up with something (officially, I'm not really aloud to go on a sword hunt this time around as it's really a visit for the Japanese side of the family. But I'm sure I'll be able to sneak off here and there)...
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