Comments on: The Holtz Family of s/y ‘Tiger’

By: Lisa Thorpe

Lisa Thorpe — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:58:29 +0000

Loved hearing about your adventures and getting to hear the boys talk about their favorite places. (not to mention Emille’s sound effects). They have grown so much, but I would recognize them anywhere.

By: June Daigneault

June Daigneault — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:42:11 +0000

It was so good to hear you all sharing your stories! The boys have grown so, what a treat to hear their voices! We’ve enjoyed your adventures….happy trails and stay safe until we see you again! June and Mike

By: susan

susan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:08:48 +0000

Ronel and Neil were my Jersey City neighbors for a short while before they sailed out to sea. What a pleasure to hear their voices again. Were my circumstances different, I’d happily work towards earning the second mate post while visiting the world. I think they’re making something like the “Grand Tour of Europe” but wider-ranging with greater opportunities for adventure, even if a little saltier and soggier than traveling by rail.

Loved the podcast. Record more of these, please. We landlubbers should be occasionally reminded that the world is vast and full of all varieties of everything.

Cheers.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:37:38 +0000

Excellent Podcast, always very interested to hear a non conformist view of their life. I was particularly interested in hearing the children and the issue of home schooling. I am a true fan of the school of life approach but was skeptical about their ability to keep up with the other kids on all of the curriculum. Whilst their counterparts will be schooled for about five hours a day, five days a week, Pete and Emille’s 2 hours a day wouldn’t be enough. There is also the issue of friends and missing out on parties, school trips, sport, school performances etc.

However, after listening to them talk, how articulate, practical, interesting and happy they seem, I am convinced they are getting a far more fulfilling and enriching experience than those in school. The places they visit, the people and cultures they meet, the languages and religions they encounter are more than any school can provide. I would love to hear further podcasts every five years – Will they settle in school? Will they be able to form relationships easily with other children? Will they follow a course at University and What seed is this life giving their future career?

I must also say that Ranelle doing the odd bit of consultation to pay for their life while Neil holds the fort is not just commendable, but also a stark reminder that to survive as a non conformist, you still have to conform to economy. But it sounds like it has worked for the last five years – so keep it up!

By: Tracy Coston

Tracy Coston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:21:49 +0000

Really interesting podcast, what a lovely family and great children.

By: Donna Paganucci

Donna Paganucci — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:09:52 +0000

WOW!!! So good to hear of this adventure. What a great experience and education for the children! Please keep me posted on your trip, I’ll live vicariously through your adventure. Hope all goes well and keep safe!!