I also walked across America for Spokane WA. to Nashville TN. started on August 1st. and ended October 20th. in Nashville. what a great way to see the country and to meet the people.

What a a href="http://www.globaladventurechallenges.com"> fantastic /a> adventure!

What an inspirational journey.
MissVioletGrey@gmail.com

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I was wondering if you guys had thought about bike riding coast to coast and what route you might take?
Garry in Kauii Hawaii

First chance to look at this after you told me about it at dinner in Geneva earlier this May (2011). A great site and I am really enjoying reading about the Project. You should walk accross Southern Africa next.

Hi Stu and Dave, Im planning my walk, to begin next January, from Massachusetts to Oregon, following, roughly, US Rt.20. This is to mark my 65th birthday. Im planning to take as long as necessary, returning home occasionally to see my parents and tend my business. I love to hear about other x-country walkers and how the experience affected them. My FB Fan page is Nancy Takes a Hike. The web page is in the works. Love yours! Thanks for sharing...and good luck with the book!

Hey folks,

Congrats on walking the big one! Im trying to do the same but Im not sure how to get into America for a long enough period. Ive sent an email to stu on the topic.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Ronan

Hey guys!

Me again lol

Ill be doing this for H4H! sometime in 2012/13

Jenny, hit me up an email: stu@walkingthestates.com and I can share all of our dark visa secrets.

Im actually REALLY interested in doing this one day - the states have always interested me, not for the big cities, which anyone can tell me about, but for the people, the landscapes, the experiences outside of NY and LA, the REAL side of the US :)
So I was wondering: what did you do for Visas? (I suppose neither of you are US citizens, am I right?)
All help appreciated :)
Thanks, and AWESOME site btw :D
Jenny

thank you for the inspiration. good luck on your journey to come. hope to make the same step shortly.

Yup, still waiting for the I-Max movie. Popcorn is becoming expensive.

I think you two guys are awesome!

Wow, your journey is so inspirational! Im going to email you with some questions =)

Hi guys and congratulations...I have just finished the UK E2E in my power chair and plan to do Ireland next year and the big one, if my body holds up, the USA in 2011. I would love to make contact to pick your brains mary.laver.e2e@googlemail.com Speak soon i hope.

Hey Stuart! Its so cool that you guys have done such a wonderful trip and that you allow us to take a glance at it thru your pics and your journal entries!! I absolutely LOVE your list of likes and dislikes!! =D

Always stay involved in beautiful adventures like this...

hey dropping in to say hello and see if you guys are ever coming back over here .. or when i get the money if we can meet up in the uk ! I wanna hang out again ! .. Lea

Hey there, most amazing journey. There is something to be said for simple freedom and discovery. I walked America in 2001-2002 and it still inspires me today. I love getting out and discovering the countryside and her people. God Bless, Sheltowee

It is amazing to read your blog and comments from other people. Maybe one day I will also see so many nice people willing to help me. Actually Ive never in my life had anyone say very nice things about me as the comment makers say nice things to you. Hopefully one day this boring American with social anxiety will see that people are basically good and willing to help.

Wheres my royalty for the straight to DVD? And you never told me if you booked Bubbles the Chimp to play Dave. Luv it! Dr.Rudolf wants to know if you need an eye exam yet. Shes taking appointments after August 4th.

Hi James

We felt no need to carry a weapon but some dude did once pull his car up beside me once and try to sell me one. Miles per day? It varied, but over the whole thing I think we worked it out at an average of 17 per day. Mind you, we might have been under the influence at that point. The least was about 2, the most almost 32. Pack weight? Dave knows best on this but varying between 30 and 40lbs I think cos of the food and IT equipment. Email me at stu@walkingthestates.com for more!

Did at any time feel advisible to carry some type of weapon? How many miles did you aim for each day? What did your back pack weigh? How much water did you have on hand at all times?
Hope I can walk from Missouri to California over the Rockies sometime in 2012.

Stuart & Dave, sitting here in Milford, working on the Junction Trail Fest, listening to Clapton, reminiscing and thought Id look up the WTS website to see if you had posted any updates and found none. What are you both up to in todays world. I miss the fun of checking your journals from the walk. Just thought Id let you know that hanging out with English guys like yourselves made such an impression that I now have an English roomate named Albert. He is the 4 legged Springer Spaniel type.

Congratulations!!! This has always been my dream and to see people accomplish it is wonderful! Now i will continue with my dream!!! Thanks!!

Hey guys,
Im a 16-year-old girl whos had the dream of walking through every state. This totally inspired me that I can do it. Thanks!

Met you guys in Hermann MO at my brothers house (chris or Edgar) Congrats on your journey!!

Im preparing to become a mad walker as well... thanks for the inspiration....

Where the hell are you... miss hearing about your adventures just saw another walker on ABC and thought of you lads and Phil
http://walkamerica2008.blogspot.com/ check out his walk... Hope you have a Happy Christmas and lots of fun in 2009 Keep in touch, Al

You guys rock!!!

Thanks for making me giggle. When I read your dislikes I thought how much we think alike, and I live here! I enjoyed your journals and meeting you briefly in Milford. Im looking forward to the book.

Hi Stu and Dave,
I check the site from time to time and no updates?! Hope all is well for both of you, Im sure the walk seems far into the distance now. Stu hope your health is great. Love to hear from you. Alison.

Congratulations for this huge adventure, its amazing!

hello dave toolan. do you remember me from way back? i just requested your friendship on facebook. will you say yes? havent seen you for a long long time, in fact the last time was xmas eve 2000. apparently we were both living in brighton at the same time, probably frequenting the same bars but just missing each other. bummer. im in new zealand now, a long way from the stomp. your walk sounds cool, ella just put me onto this website. hope your blisters are ok now. x

Stuart & Dave ... its your friend Treye from the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY. I just wanted to stop by to say congrats on finishing your journey.

I was talking to some friends yesterday about people on cool adventures, and of course you two were the first people to come to mind. How are things going?

You freaking little guys, walking through the U.S.... All I have to say is Congratulations !! Its waow... Amazing !! Cheers, guys !!

You are both to be congratulated on your achievement.
Love to Daves Mum & Dad.
Penny & Stuart

STU AND DAVE.....Could you both please email me as soon as you can at jgrunow@hotmail.com......I need to talk to you both about a very important matter....thanks talk to you both soon....JEFF, AUSTIN NV...

Just stumbled on this site kinda accidentally and have only just read through. Was at school with Dave about a million years ago (whoa Redditch) and just wanted to say great job. Nice to know adventure is not too far away. Hope Europe can match up. Look forward to the book.

Helena

Perhaps Dave could hold up a -Single and Looking- sign. Dave needs to branch out. Maybe a spot with Jamie Oliver on the technique of the yard glass and the single males need to waz it up. Where was I going with this? I forget.

Stuart, just wanted you to know I read every word you write. You are an amazing writer. And I will be first in line for an autographed copy of your book at Barnes and Noble. Thanks for every word. Love ,Your USA Indiana fan.

Great sum-up and thank you Stu for mentioning the role of ethics in the debate. This discussion cannot be taken on the ground of the effectiveness of surveillance vs. invasion of privacy. We have to discuss how far government and private institutions should be able to reach into our lives. To act right should be the moral choice of the individual, not because he or she is forced to do it. Then we can speak of a independent society of people, not a state or market.

Hi guys, followed your trip from the beginning and so happy it turned out all right for you. I look forward to the book and hope that is coming along bit by bit. You likely wont remember, but I wrote some time back that I plan to bike the ADT solo starting in May 09. I will one day hit you up about which parts would be unrideable on a lightweight road bike!

Thanks for all the entertainment,
Cheers and again, congrats on a journey well made!

Dawn

you should say you have a googolplex of miles left. that would probably be pretty hardcore. zero miles to go is not very exciting. there are always miles ahead, just of a different kind.

Hey! Hey!
I still read the journal. :-)
Although it is quite lame now...
(but not really, I am glad you write because that means I am still able to read and imagine adventure)
Happy day!

Just happened to bring up the "walking the states" website and was so glad to see your entry. Please keep us (me) updated with your words of inspiration, as you are indeed an inspiration to us all. What is Dave up to these days?

Great job guys!!!..I knew you would make it no problem...We have about 4 ft of snow here now...No fights to report....COME BACK AND SEE US SOON!!!...I enjoyed the time you spent in Austin NV and the International Bar....Until then...Happy Holdidays to you both.....Jeff, Austin NV, WWW.BMA4U.COM

Stu, Greetings from Jamaica. I have followed your walk with interest and I congratulate you on finishing. Enjoyed the article in the Library Bible.It shows that being as librarian can be fun...if you are fit!! Enjoy Christmas John

Hi - Librarians in Baltimore just wanna say that you 2 rock! We were so glad to read that public libraries still play such great and meaningful roles in peoples lives!

Crazy but true, enjoy your walk

Incredible. Thank you for sharing.

Just wanted to say Congratulations on finishing the walk.. It is almost sad that we will no longer be able to read your adventures of walking. But I am very happy for you both that you accomplished what you wanted to accomplish. Safe travels back to your country and Im glad I got to meet you both..
Tiffany..Strong City KS

Thanks, Stu, for helping this American pause to see her own country through the eyes of another. As a scholar, I appreciated each journal entry and all your observations. When the Book is finally in progress, go back to your entry of 21/11/07 and grab the final paragraph. You captured quite succinctly, the essence of this vibrant and conflicted country.
On a personal note, I wish the best to you and Dave. Take care of yourself and keep growing. Enjoy that first good cuppa tea.

Just had to delete a really long Guestbook entry by an evangelist fella named Billy Bolitho. Billy, how did you land such a long message on the Guestbook?! Crazy. anyway, too long for here but if anyone needs some evangelism go to
www.evangelistbillybolitho.blogspot.com. you know you want to.

I am planning a trip to europe... august-october is what it is looking like. :-)
I talked to mike the other day and he says hello and is very happy for you guys!
-cheers!

I see no mention of my beer in either list. Im crushed...or youre still working on the after taste. It can hang around a bit.

Well Stu,
Seems we are destined to be 3,000 miles apart at all times. Im here in Newport,CA enjoying a Cali Thanksgiving week.. and you are in DC 40 minutes from Annapolis. Keep in touch, one day hope to catch up! Will check in from time to time to find the latest and greatest news from Dave and yourself. Al.

hi boys,
now its over.
i must say: well done!
a story to tell the kids, great!
well, just keep on rockinit...
keep in touch stu, right?
c u,
moe

Are you gonna keep updating this thing? Seems kind of pathetic now the whole thing is over :D good to see you in San Fran. And NYC. Jetsetter.

Wow, you guys FINALLY MADE IT! Congratulations on your journey through our beautiful country! It was beautiful, right?! Anyway, we are happy for you both and goodluck to you!

Just introduced to your site by a couple friend of ours you met on the California Zephyr last week. What a neat idea. If you try the south-to-north route sometime, theres always a bed in Michigan.

Congratulations from the Mile High City! I am so proud, so happy for you and SO disappointed we couldnt make it to the coast to greet you. Cheers and we shall drink a pint in your honor! :o)

I forgot to say - cant find the rosemary? ... shall we look?

Youve walked loads, you too have. When I went with my mum and dad to disny land, we just flew by plane .next time save up for a flight you der brians. very fabulously bravo to the absolute brace of you. si

congrats, what a story to tell everyone for the rest of your lives good luck to the both of you

waist 31,inside leg 440

would it have made more sense to have started at that side and worked your way back in this direction,or maybe its too late to mention.looking forward to your return,howmany cheap levis can you carry.

Have you joined the Two Meter Club yet?

Just a word to pat you all on the back for a remarkable accomplishment. An exciting experience that many of us behind the monitor wish we had attempted, never mind completed. Youve done well and were all proud of ya... (Dave, I hope your feet are better) hahahaha love, the Malouins dad.... :))

Congratulations guys. I knew you could do it. Feeling good now? You should be very proud of your accomplishment. If you ever pass through southern Indiana again, give us a holler. We are here for you. Let us know when the book gets published. Thanks again for the trip you took me with you.

Congratulations you two from all IFLA HQ staff. Stuart, we look forward to seeing you here soon. Peter

hey stu and dave
big congratulations, really enjoyed following your ramblings from my little home office in Oxford. Give me a shout if you pass this way when your back in the UK.

Well done chaps, sterling job.
Been looking at the map and thats almost twice the length of Australia youve walked (Hey wait a minute..)
Stu you must have calves to rival the size of Matthew Norwells.

Im thrilled that you guys made it! I think a two-year hike is in many ways hard than single-season, and you overcame your fair share of tough times. At the end of our hike, I doubted that Id ever really want to do another one, but now Im LONGING to. Longing. Ill give you 2-to-1 odds that the same thing happens to you within 9 months.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy your well-deserved celebrations in SF; never forget that our Montreal futon is always open, and big enough for the both of you!
J&T

Just wanted to say congratulations on your achievement. I just finished reading your BackTalk piece in the Nov. 1 Library Journal. It was excellent. I am so glad that you found the libraries in the US both accommodating and interesting. I hope that a book is forthcoming and that Stuarts health is good. Thanks again for a great article.

Best get some more Carhartts, Stu. The Dollar suckith. Gotta luv the locals...middle fingers and all! Shoulda wizzed on their cactus. Sorry we missed the bashing. Cant wait for the photos. And has Dave booked a slot for Cannes next year? Better than Bryson I hope.

Glad to hear that your mammoth trek is over.Were had regular updates from the Toolan parents!
Well done to you both and no doubt well be hearing and seeing more anon

get some footage of the school tomorrow. id call to tell you but im not allowed and a text will take 3 days!!

The Malouin...big ups to you dude. My ankles are sore just from reading the stories. Haha. Be safe big bro!

Congratulations doesnt seem like the right words. wow, you two have acomplished something amazing. i cant wait to talk to you in person when you come to my school.

Congratulations! Miles to go ZERO! oh, and guys- i found your ipod in my truck. you can have it back only if you walk back to Kansas. ;)

Or should that be YIPPIEEE! I think the "all caps" says it all. So sorry as to not be able to say congrats in person in San Fran but homeownership comes with a price. If you decide to drive the states for your encore, please stop by sunny Florida: Miami Beach, white sand, turquise water, giant man eating reptiles. What could be more fun? Leslie and Fritz

We have loved following your journal and photos. So many great experiences and people. Your impressions of mid-America should be quite multi-dimenional. We pray that your cancer fund was really successful. We have truly warm feelings remembering the wonderful days we spent with you (and Jon)here -- you made the globe a lot smaller for us. Sorry we cant join you in SF for the party, but we probably couldnt keep up with the frantic pace.
Keep us on your email list for future pubs!

Thats assuming you both die on the same day, which is not very likely.

Now, when you reach the pearly gates and St Peter stands there with his clipboard and says: Well, guys, what have you done with your lives? Why should I let you in? you can say with all the false modesty you can muster: Not a lot, but we did walk across America once.

Well done gents, epic walking. What you gonna do for an encore? Skateboard the Andes? Hopscotch across the arctic tundra? Or maybe sit down for a bit with a nice pint? Looking forward to seeing you both soon.

Well done Dave & Stu! Its an immensely impressive achievement - hope the celebrations are suitably monumental.

Well done lads - props, certainly, and maybe also papes are due for your truly epic achievement. Youre going to have a lifetime of seeing America on maps and quietly thinking "I walked across that ol boy, right there. I am the daddy mac." Spurs wise its all gone a bit strange, although luckily the results havent changed so weve got something to hold on to. See you back in Blighty - if you fancy a quick stroll to Edinburgh Ill get the drams in!

Hi Dave, havent seen you for a while. Have you been away? Drop in sometime - its only a short walk to the Three Pigeons. (Well done both; disappointed not to be celebrating there with you) xx

Glad to see the pics with both of you with the bare feet in the Pacific. Its amazing that you did it. Youve seen the good, the bad, but it all makes the country what it is. I always remember what a friend once told me, adventures make for great memories and memories make for a great old age, as you can sit back and recall what a great adventure you were once on and what great friends you have made. I for one will always remember Stu and Dave, those wild and crazy guys who touched my life.

Ooh! mama can this really be the end, to be stuck inside of Frisco with the walking blues behind
Well done boys, David give mum and dad our regards, hope to see you in December.

and you guys look exactly the same in the before and after pics, just maybe a little dopier... well done cowboys.

Well done you pearls of blighty. I am already working on designs for Utah Dave and Frisco Stu dolls. You can grow their crazy hair and make them wet thier tents (they speak like Roger Moore). So sorry I cant be there. Cant wait to catch up.

Bloody good show chaps. Now ditch your kit and party on.

I am so very glad that you have had the opportunity and finally able to achieve some of your dreams. Your pictures are wonderful and I can only imagine what an awesome adventure it was! I am not only happy for you but extremely proud of you as well. Im sure there are many people that would like to do what you have done but not many have the courage to actually do it. I look forward to seeing you, your pictures and of course Celebrating your Victory!! With love and affection, Janet.

Well done, well done you! Amazing feet!(corny!)
The fireworks are going off in the skies tonight.
Enjoy your celebations!

Congrats dudes!

Congratulations Stu and Dave!!!! Maybe we can take a walk when youre back in DC. ha!

put a toe in the pacific for me.

Way to go - congrats!

well done. what an achievement!sounds like a great adventure.very impressive.

So David..... does this mean that your Mother can stop worrying now!

You dont know me but Ive been reading about your adventures...... and listening to your Mother worry! Well done its a fantastic achievement

Hi son and Dave
Now you have completed your journey
Fireworks are going off around me now. Ring me if you can hope everybody is ok.

My first introduction to this project was from my son who while you were walking through our small little town in Osage City Kansas came home after visiting his friend from the Rosemary Inn, saying "mom there were these 2 guys with funny accents wanting a room but they didnt have any and they are walking across the US." Intrigued at that point I began to everyday check the website and follow your journey. So at the end of it all I wish to congratulate you on the completion of your journey.

Lads, great job.. lots of fun.. and some fund raising.... cant wait for the book. Hoping to see you in DC soon.... You are welcome to stay here in Annapolis I can cook you up some Irish sausages and rashers... Looking forward to seeing the party pics.

Lots of love, Alison the Dub from Annapolis

Been following you all the way (sadly from this sad office, Im not actually, you know, like behind you...)its been a pleasure! Congratulations!!!

I HONESTLY CANNOT BELIEVE ITS YOUR LAST DAY! I so wish I could be there to hop around in the surf in celebration with you guys!! If there are 3 men in the US right now who desperately need pedicures, its you guys! Ill be toasting you tonight, and then of course many times over again when youre back in DC! Words cant express it. Youre amazing! HAPPY LAST DAY ON THE TRAIL! (David, try the Drakes Beach Cafe if you can, near the Drakes Beach visitors center, Pt Reyes)

Im so proud of you!
Sorry I cant be there to greet you and celebrate your arrival, but I hope I will see you guys soon.
Dave M. Ill see you next week so you can tell me all about it

Its the last day!!!! You did it! WOW...Enjoy your last day, its almost over, can you believe it? Hey Malouin, how are your feet holding up? Well see you tonight in SF. Cheers!

Sounds like you dont have a care in the world(besides a fallen toe nail), which you deserve. Enjoy, hard work man.

Pete will tell you where the headline comes from. Accessed your site after the usual pitched battle with the computer, to find you a few miles from spotting your first Beach Boy. Well done! Its a fantastic achievement. If you see Dylan in Malibu, say Hi from us. PS Just got a call from someone called Putin ,asking if we knew anyone who might fancy Vladivostok to St.Petersburg next year. Cheers! John and Gilly

DAVE AND STU!!
A long way since the bloody, scalding Utah desert, huh? Wish I could partake in S.F. festivities, but I will be poking around Mexico at a bear conference (yes, such things do exist). Bittersweet trek Im sure, but not bad. Just dont trip in the sand or something at the end, that would just be embarassing ;) Cant wait to hear about it! Thinking of you guys!
~ Siga andando

WEVE BEEN TRACKING YOU THESE LAST FEW DAYS. JUST FINISH IT, YOU KNOW YOU CAN.A LIFE TIME OF MEMORIES AND DREAM MATERIAL TO THRIVE ON.A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, THROUGHLY DESERVED AFTER SUCH TENACITY, COMMITMENT AND PAIN BARRIER BUSTING ENDURANCE. CARPE DIEM-SIEZE THE DAY!BRILLIANT DAVE

As I sit and listen to your foot falls recede, like the laughter of water washed pebbles on the beach in a waning tide, I grow misty eyed. You have walked the good walk and no one else “Can’t touch this.”
Sir M.C. Hammer
Cue Queen-"We are the Champions"
Lighters up everone!

Wow, youre almost finished! What a long, incredible adventure. Congrats- and Im glad Daves not completly broken.

HI All
Congratulations on getting this far (and not having strangled each other) - enjoy the last day for its sense of achievement!! Now where will I go to get my fill of "nutters walking across America"?

I am very happy to have met yall at the Pelican Inn last night on your leg of your journey. Congradulations and good luck on the last few days!!!

Im so happy you gents are almost done walking. Unfortunate Chuck and I will be unable to make it to the west coast, but please let the Node know whe you will be in New York.

Hi Guys! Somehow my last post didnt work? Sending cheers for this last phase--cant believe it!
Wish I could be there to celebrate, but will see you in DC in Nov. I hope!!!
You amaze me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps Go Mal, go! (miss you).

I guys are doing a great job!

Cant believe you are almost done!! Say hi to Ally and Mick from all of us here in Dundee! Good luck on the last leg - enjoy the Golden Gate Bridge - I have a relative who walked across it the day before it opened to cars all those years ago!! Happy Birthday too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYISH SOMETIME ABOUT NOW. I GUESS IT COULD EVEN BE TODAY HAVING SCANNED A BIT OF YOUR WRITING TYPE STUFF.

EAMON HOLMES FOR MANAGER.

First, Happy B-day, Mr. Hamilton... finally reached Jesus age :)
Second, great to read stories by the new WTS member- cant wait to meet that v. kind man (hosting the guys for like ever-weeks). Love Dave and Davids pics!
Star-hugs for all. See you soon. Happy-fun time ahead,
Loida

Wow guys, its crazy to see that theres blue stuff on the left side of your route map. Congratulations!!!

hi guys, been good to follow your journey. Well done and have an excellent knees up in San Fran. Look forward to hearing about it. Been on a walking holiday myself as it happens - well more of an amble to the pub really in Isle of Wight, but there was a bit of a hill on the way there.

Hi, Congratulations! Glad to hear youve almost made it - Rach

To Stuart, has taken me so long because i am computer illiterate.
Im so impressed with yours and Daves achievements.
Enjoy putting your feet up when you finish.
Looking forward to the book.
Much Love
Sally (& Elizabeth)
xx

hi guys how u doing , patrick here live in u.k . but from galway ireland u nearly home , great in wat u doing , and the message u sending out . take care ///patrick /// wats weeather like // u. b ready for acold beer man , good luck ///

I just happened above these lads in Front of the local 7-eleven in Pleasant Hill CA and struck up a conversation...not prepared for the answer...impressive, and as I just read for some great causes as well..Hope your health continues to fight...Stay away from the food on the rotating metal rollers inside...

Great to see that youre heading down the home stretch! Cant believe it was just...er...18 months ago that we were interviewing you and Dave was all uncomfortable in front of the camera! Wish you all the best in the weeks to come. Sorry to have missed you when I was out there last week.

I can get a feel for the level of excitement that you three must nw be feeling. Such a large and daunting task, broken down into small bits, is still a huge undertaking. Strong pound indeed!

Your efforts and commitment are amazing! Good luck and thank you for such wonderful posts. With you in spirit - big hugs!

Well done, foot-sore nephew. What an achievement this will be - congratulations to you both. Saw a message from your mum who was last heard of in Seattle looking for Frasier. You really should have a talk to her when she arrives at your finishing line. In fact, say hello to them both from us in a very chilly UK. Proud of you!

Paul and Yvonne [Sam & Gwyn send good wishes also].

Dear Stuart, Dave and David,

By now you’ll be close to your first glimpse of the Pacific. It will be a welcome reward for your hard work walking across the continent. We enjoyed having you as our guests. You’re welcome back any time.

I admire your desire to walk every step of the way on your chosen trail. But keep it in perspective: my friend Wally Motloch, the historian of Mountain Ranch, told me that there’s a man buried in the local cemetery who walked across the country three times. The first time was when he came west in the gold rush. When he’d got enough gold for a ship’s passage he walked back to the east coast to court his future wife. When she came west he sent her by ship around South America because it was safer than going by land. Meanwhile he walked back to San Francisco, picked her up at the dock, and walked up to Mountain Ranch with her.

We liked the photo gallery. That shot of Dave reminds me of Indiana Jones.

Best of luck to you on the last leg of your journey.

Yours, Linc and Suzie

go go go!

cheers from Babylon, aka the lovely Dirty Apple

hey guys, were off to the airport and will be with you; bearing big fat excitement, in a few days. Hope the blisters abate and the wine-tasting heads are on. Take care.

Hi Dave and Stu,
Greeting from Scotland where we are on holiday. You must be trudging into SF as I type this. Incredible, marvellous, well done.
Enjoy the party and make sure Mick and Ally do too.
All the best

to the malouin. i am glad you are able to join stu and dave and help mix things up a bit! i hope you continue to get stronger (as i know you will) and stick with the walking game. happy trails, and hopefully happy feet will follow.

Stu & Dave, its amazing to think the walk is almost over. Now Im wondering what I will do, as I have enjoyed every entry. I hope the book will out soon. I would love to be in S.F. to see you finish, but I hope to be opening my new business in Milford. Le Beastro (a store for dogs) will open hopefully the time you will be cooling your toes in the Pacific. Remember, if you are ever in the area you have a place to stay. That goes for Lasse and Mikell (sp?) also. Take care and party hardy.

one foot in front of the other David, one foot in front of the other!

Looks like youll be keeping the faith through another world series.

Were not blind you know. Tell Katz to post some pictures. Or did he fling the camera miles ago? Loose your way, loose your camera... Whats next, pants?

Fill me in as to where you are from and your connection with "the boys". I hosted the Brits in Ohio last year and follow their journals faithfully. Just dont know the connection. Wish I could be part of the party in Frisco. If you guys have any problems in Sacremento, my cousin Ronnie lives there, and I can connect you with him. He works at the city waterworks. Carry on!

Hi Guys
We passed you on the road and then met up with you in the bar in Eureka. We had a great hour chatting about your trip, both of us were full of admiration for your efforts to a great cause. Hope the feet and knees are standing up to the last part of the trip. Keep up the great work.

IAN & AGNES

Hi Stu & Dave....I know its been a while since you heard from me, lots of sad personal stuff going on in my life has prevented me from being the cheerleader I normally am! Finally made a donation to your fundraising.. which I could be there to donate to the "raiser" in San Fran... Fantastic achievement lads, delighted Stus tests have gone well. Lots of love Alison... the Dub from Annapolis.

It was terrific to meet you this afternoon when our walk intersected your walk. You have got me charged up to do something as big as you are doing. Go for it!!! You have the flat valley ahead of you so enjoy. Good luck, see you somewhere in the future, cheers

...last state boys. That is indeed incredible! I also cant believe Im going over there, but Im looking so much forward to it. Happy walking the last tiny stretch. Kudos!

Stu & Dave, Your walk has been amazing. Sounds like other stretches of road were worse than the 94 between Wild Horse and Colo Springs. I do keep checking your progress each week. Worried about you a few times but you made it through. Keep up the good walk and enjoy SF. Marty

Hi Guys..!! Read your latest blog with interest, especially the part about reducing the size of Daves Bag by 50%.... All the best to you guys... wish I could join ya....

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that me and my cousin Chalys are coming to San Francisco. Our Flight arrives on the evening of the 2nd so we will see you guys on the 3rd. Take care until then!!!

Had hoped to make it to Tahoe for some pre-SF festivities, but too much is going on down here for me to get away. I look forward to meeting you as you near the city. Late night fun at Petars in Lafayette are not to be missed. And by late night I mean 9pm. Crazy.

Hey there Stu,
Just tjecking in on your journey. As you can see AC. Praest is missing your defensive skills. They must win the last game to avoid relagation. I am happy to see you so close to your goal. I really admire your achivement.

Hey brother,
thought i would let you know that flights and accomodation is all booked for me and mum-were staying in a hotel about 10min drive from you-that should be okay?

looking forward to seeing you soon

Just checking on your progress and we appreciated being able to be a part of your journey. Hope you come to Milford and see us again. We think of you often and the Busch Light Snowman is coming soon. Loved having you here, take care.

hey guys just checking on you while sitting here in Milford having a Busch Light. Hope I can make it to San Fran the first weekend of Nov. take care and god bless you guys...

met you eating dinner in eureka, honked at you just coming out of austin. if you would of been on the other side of the road could of gave you a ride. best of luck to both of you. mike and barb

when you edit my pictures, make sure you tell guys Im single in nevada and a good cook
becareful in Ca.
Piglet

Stu,
Am liking the new radiohead album alot. I think theres a good 30 walking miles worth of listening in this album... easy.

Great effort! We stopped on one of the many long, hot roads just outside of Baker, NV- Great Basin Natl Park (sept. 18) to see if water, etc. was needed..You guys were truckin! Best to you on your journey!

and god said i will send forth my son

I cant believe that you are almost done!! Congratulations! now all that you need to do is find Ally and Mick somewhere in California.......

Hej, Stuart!

We missed you in Durban.

Youll be pleased to know that you will be able to catalog a couple of the Nevada photographs, because the heading "Rumble strips" is in LCSH, thanks to my crew.

Best,
Edward

Just wanted to say that I think its awesome what youre doing and I wish you the best of luck.
-random web surfer

Thanks for stopping in, it was nice to talk to you. You are very interesting people and your web site is wonderful. Stay warm and be safe. If you are ever in Austin again come say hello.
Best wishes
L.

The countdown has begun. Looking forward to seeing you in the wine county... your taxi service awaits.
A x

We have extra clothes and fuel if your really need it. Do keep more in touch.

big smooches from santiago. stu, i forked over the ridiculous fee to be a personal member of IFLA so you better be in quebec next year. if you guys know of any good chilean music, please tell us because we cant find it. other than that, all is well. colin made it and is now happily house husbanding it.

Hope you got shoes.Glad we got to meet each of you.We didnt believe your story .But when we got home we checked out your web site.God bless you and wish you the best of luck.

Just wanted to say after meeting both of you last night at work , That I think what your doing is awesome. If you ever decide to come back thru this little town let me know lol.

If you stand sideways we cant see you anymore. Stick people have less wind drag?

Glad to hear you two are still going strong...and that you managed to not lose each other (or yourselves) in the mad confines of Burning Man or Vegas. Cheers!

If you pass a shop could pick me up some converse. You know, the pound is strong against the dollar, thinking white, black, blue, red, yellow? No? Why not? L xx

Hope things are going well. You must have made it to vegas and back. It was great being apart of your journey. I think what you guys are doing would be an incredible adventure. Good Luck

its been a long time my friends, but i wanted you both to know that i am still with you.

s.b.

Your ears should have been burning this weekend - Pam and I were back in Cincinnati for Oktoberfest, revisiting the places you and I went to. Remember Mount Adam?
Hope the tests go OK.

We are reading your post on the night in Vegas and we are all cracking up here in Morton, IL. Indeed Viva Las Vegas!

Need I say more, October approaches quickly, beer; wine and women,bartop dancing GOOD LUCK

Just wanted to say hi

We are enjoying your journal and gallery. BJ and I are now married and living in our new home. Are you still finding your UT water caches?
I was in Milford last fall where I helped install new runway lights on the Milford Airport, FYI.
Keep on trekkin, you are doing great!
Larry

Enjoyed talking with you in Wah Wah Valley. Hope you enjoyed the ice cold gatorade. Good luck.

Hello Stuart and Dave,
It was very nice to meet you in person at Burning Man! My sister had told me about your adventures but I never thought you were such cool guys- hardcore party ones too. I wish I could go to San Francisco to celebrate with my new friends, but I think someone will rep the PR girls and she better tell me all about it :)
Only good thoughts for you from Puerto Rico.
Yazmin - Lillys sister

i am working really hard on coming... but i was wondering if you two would still be there say, the 9 through 11? that is the weekend after the date of the party but it would be easier for me to come. if not, i am still working on coming that weekend.
cheers!

Hi guys, I hope you remember me on the bike just over the Colorado border. I got home a week ago and have only made small progress in getting things together. I believe you have taken care of Nevada water needs, but please let me know if you need any additional help.

I talked to you in the Henry Mountains as you were making your way up to Bull Creek Pass. We were in the red Jeep. Your calves looked so impressive, that it didnt occur to me to see if you were okay. After reading your journal, I regret not checking. Glad you made it out safely. Regardless of your hardships, your accomplishments are impressive. Good luck in getting to California.
Cheers,
Amy

Who knew that a couple of brits would have more knowledge about american country/folk than anyone else ive ever met. oh yea, my head almost exploded when Stu played his set.
You guys are great!
Hope to see yall again soon!

More of an info volauvont than the requested Info Sandwich, but Allyson and I are going to be in SF from the 23-30th Oct. Dunno if the boys will be there, but what the heck.

You dont know me, but Im out here in Milford at Suzannes place doing a presentation, much like you did this time last year on the early part of your journey.
Wishing you the best, and Burning Man...sweet...hope to make that when I hit the are next year as I continue on the ADT

Later, best
Michael D--LionKing
Walkingwithfreedom.com

Yo Stu boy & of course Davey boy too...

Sounds very dusty, just like a antique discovered by my new bestest friend LOVEJOIST. Formally known as Mr Beedle, who is looking more like McShane as the days pass. The reason for this shite message...to inform magic Hamilton that the battle has been organised at OSMC on the 15TH DECEMBER. I did email you but dont know how much intergalactic web access youve got.

Stay strong...out...

Hey Guys~

It was so fantastic to be a part of your journey as you made your way cross the Black Rock City Desert!! Thank you for hours of entertainment and enlightenment and being super swell campmates!! Cheers and best wishes* Cant wait til you guys are back on the east coast.

Happy Travels~

XoXo

-=ali*
Miss Black Rock City 2007

well theres no two ways about it, youll have to come to new york since we didnt get farewells and hugs before you left. I have a big place and lots of room for you guys to crash -- I await news of your arrival! Much much love and dust for the remainder of your journey... xoxoxo, Claire

Glad to meet you guys on the loneliest highway in America. Nothing like meeting in a little cafe far removed from the bustle of the world. Hope the water helps and that the rest of the trip goes smooth.

Great burning with you guys, cant wait to get a copy of the book!!! (signed in person of course) Ill let you know when Im overseas, perhaps we can grab a drink some day.

Ill be following your travels, best regards

Re Sat sets by Mr Hamilton @ BM- After all, first time dancing to his Djn was fun :) I want a copy of a selection of those tracks. When is the next party, again?...

that djs name was small change.

if you ever find a glow stick on the ground, think of us.

happy traaaaills to youuu

Hey guys!

I am filled with consternation for we were not able to say farewell properly to the EU contingent of the Image Node. So until we cross paths again, we will have to make do it digitally. absolutely honored to meet you two. you are both welcome to visit all of us in the dirty apple.

safe + vivid journeys,

xox d.node

Dudes, we are glad to hear you were just sampled one of Americas finest happenings! And you inspired us to go sooner than later with your course listings!
Onward ho, Eli & Gabe

Hey guys. Found your journey and fascinated by it. And you are at my fave event, Burning Man. Let us know when you hit San Francisco - we have a guest room. Cant do much about the playa dust, though. dan@estabrook.com.

Hello Boys, I see you are as popular as ever, that guest book of yours is bursting! Hope all is well, Stuart, I owe you an email. There will be onw soon full of news of the laid back life of New Zealand...Much love from me! xx

Stu, Yay for news from the playa! Ill see you tomorrow. Look for Hey Lo. Are you wearing any costumes other than layers and layers of dust? ;) Ah, hope desperately needed info was obtained - good mood reigning :)

good day! my name is amanda and i met you two cats last year in evansville, in. i am nicholass girlfriend from top spot. we were just wonder where the video is from "the cheerleading experience"?? we have been anxiously waiting to see that outcome. well, glad to hear you are all doing so good. keep on truckin!
ajgassier@yahoo.com
amanda :o)

keep going fellas. that should help you. still intrigued, still amazed. remember - give peas a chance and you should make it safely.
chuck

Hi David, you could have stayed home June/July and rafted around Redditch or kayaked around Worcestershire or even tacked around the island of Tewksebury.
We are still following your adventures with great interest,keep safe and best of luck to you both for the rest of your trip.

I rode my bike from SF to Boston and heard about you from Laura between Pueblo, CO and Eads. She said the 3 of you drank beers and played pool at the bar in Eads. See her picture at my "day 22": http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/sftobostonbybike

I also passed thru Hanksville, UT on my way east and noticed, like you, that most of the vehicles going by were trucks pulling boats.

Enjoy the est of your journey.

Mike Noonan
msnoonan@gmail.com

Hello Stu and Dave,
We four drove Notom-Bullfrog Road to Oak Creek junction. We left you a note in a hole in the first sign post on the right. I really wish that we had been carrying beer to leave for you!
You are doing a great job hiking in UT. Congrats! Buy a meal at Hells Backbone Grill in Boulder when you get there then get Cajun Blueberry Pie at Mesa Cafe. Best wishes...GottaWalk

although i am sorry im not in utah dying of thirst in the desert, i was cheered to hear you made it through. its an absolutely gorgeous state. we should have let the Mormons have MO. rumor is the Garden of Eden is outside KC. Im bound for chile in 9 days to pursue my new career as international gentleman of leisure. be well and drop a line when this mad trek comes to an end. the rumor is there is some mighty fine walking in the andes. s/th to keep in mind. be well
colin

Stu,

Thanks for stopping by the shop! It was great speaking with you, and the flights look soo good! :). Best of luck & I will be checking up on you!

Best,

Annie

drugs and hedonism? tell us it aint so! Dave and I thought we were in for a series of symposiums on the treatment of burns victims. truly this is a turn for the worse!

Hi Dave,
It was so fun meeting you tonight at Back Door Slams show at The Urban Lounge here in Salt Lake City. Glad I spotted you and yelled, offering a lift. Ill be back to check in on this site when more fully alert, but I did not want to go to sleep without first contacting you. Best of luck on your journey. Quite the endeavor! Ill email you again later. I now see the link below...Too tired to go there now-2:36! YIKES! Morn will soon be here.
Take care!
And
Happy Trails,
Lisa

I did it several times on my walk, and it makes a nice change.
To any Brits who dont know what Burning Man is: its a drug-fuelled orgy of hedonistic depravity, and Dave and Stu are Very Naughty Boys for going there.

Think of the odd sunburn youd get. All chapped.

Just read about your journey in High Country News. Sounds like a blast. Safe travels!

Dave & Stu,
What great memories my daughter will have! If you guys decide to walk back the other way again, you have a place to stay (and eat, recharge) in MO. Good luck & happy trails.
Susan

Our field of study is best defined as "Biogeochemistry" but "Dust Researcher" definitely gets the ladies (well, gets them to lose interest).

www.moab.colorado.edu if you need any more dull details.

Hey Stuart! Im so glad to see you fellas made it out of Beef Basin well and hydrated. I was worried we didnt give you enough water when we lost track of your foot steps on the road out of the basin.

It was nice chatting with you, though Im disappointed we didnt get to talk about subjects pertaining to your research like politics and culture (my two favorites).

Best of luck on the rest of your travels.

South Africa is amazing. We found a Zulu Jazz club that youd love. A little like Oslo Jazz nights. The NPDG is having its program this Monday at 8:30 AM- will send its jet to pick you up :):) We miss you.

Much love,

Andrew, Maria, Joanna and Loida

spurs just won 4-0. new defender kaloul looks good. jenas=pen1s. toffees bout to get fernandes!schmeical junior in goal for man city n sven.weathers gak.i have banned the telebox from my life (except m.o.t.d)new years eve:lets go cuba.battlestar galactica finally in muzzy. half way through system of the world, terrified what life will be like without shaftoe. walk faster bro, no one else can cope with my levels od cyncism. lv lv domammu libero - canterbury eagles under 34s

My friend Chelsea (shes down there) told me about you two, and I must say: its is extremely admirable and inspiring what you are doing. Your trek is one after my own heart, and I hope to do something similar. Someday. Sometime. Maybe.
I wish you all the good luck, safety, and delicious foodstuffs you can possibly handle!

or spongies? It was really great meeting and hanging out with you both. One of the great river trips. Thanks for spending time with Max and Lene. They will always remember the 2 guys from England that walked across the states. You did great in the paddle raft, I never once prepared the throw bag. Try to stay cool and drink an old Chub and imagine the river. Your welcome on my boat anytime. We will watch your progress and keep tabs on you. Cheers-Chip

Dave,I will squeeze your spongy breasts any time (despite the strange squareness of them).
Stuart, its like sexy went out of style, but no worries, you are bringing it back.
wonderful.

Had a blast hanging out with you guys. Maybe we can go and get kababs sometime, whether it be in Utah or England or wherever... except I dont think they have kababs in Utah... so maybe elsewhere.

im burning with jealousy. the thought of ever again living a mundane life is impossible. there is simply too much awesome sh=t in this world and it seems to all be falling in your laps (as the result of much hard work)! kudos.

Good to meet you! Take care & good luck!!Thank you for all you do!!
Allen Memorial Hospital

Gentlemen, it was a great pleasure to have you along on an absolutely epic Westwater trip. A river trip which will stand out in my memory as the time the two Brits showed up and showed us what brass bollocks really are when they donned vests, grabbed paddles and rode the whitewater at Skull Rapid, Funnel Falls and SockItToMe like a couple of fearless pros. Start thinking about a RaftingTheStates trip for next year =)
Best of luck on all your travels!
Danny
"Again... it is the LEGEND!"

Dawn here in Paonia and you are waking to a day of fast water on the Colorado. Invoking Neptune would probably be geographically inappropriate, but wishing you buoyancy in any case. A pleasure to meet you in the out back. Happy trails, long times. Don

Mister Hamilton sorry about the lack of comunication from Syria, after 8 months in the Syrian Arbic Republic and a week in UK I am back in Denmark I am well but buissy, hope you crazy walking people are well too, more details will follow on email!!!!

Just thought Id say hello.

From your recent entry I guess you might be out on the river now. I sure wish I were with you. River Rafting is my most favorite mode of transportation and recreation. I have done a fair amount of it and even managed to get some of the HikaNation (my coast to coast in 80-81 on a raft trip when we were camping at Harpers Ferry. And I also convinced the entire 12 person Bicycle group that I rode coast to coast with in 85 to do a rafting trip on the Salman River in Idaho. Hopeyou had a great run

It was great to meet you guys and hear all about your adventures,( at the bar in MOAB) hope you did not get hit to hard with the rain on your river trip. Good luck guys!!!! and if i can help you out in any way just let me know.

Hope you boys are doing well. We miss you Milford Ohio. The Junction Trail Festival is coming up September 7-9 and wish you could be here. Well raise a pint to you! Take care, Karen and Vince

You need Velcro. It seems you have left a trail of lost items and it seems if you put velcro on your clothes and all items, then instead of setting ipods, glasses, etc. down you could just stick them to your clothes and save yourself the heartache of being tuneless and help keep the dreaded crows feet from appearing. Im having a great time keeping up with your adventures. Just remember you are 11 states down and only 2 to go. Oh by the way it was 97 yesterday and extremely humid in Milford.

Dudes...you are better than the Simpsons!!! And we love the Simpsons! We totally dig your your journey and hope you make it across the desert with cool happenings in the Pacific! If you ever come to New Mexico, look us up! But if not, know you have inspired us to walk across the UK!

Boys in awe of adventure, Eli & Gabe

Greetings guys.. I am one of 3 cross USA cyclists who made your acquaintance in Kansas...near a wretched smelling feed lot. It took me long enough to pedal away from the stench. I had to wonder how long it would take you to escape or be overcome. We made it across in 51 days. Lord, we admired your spunk.

Dudes, That 4th water drop must have tasted good! I would have buried carlsberg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV6HiNTN3MI
Best of luck on the next desert stretch, hope all goes well.
Rich

It was so nice to chat with the two of you, hope you found a place to camp on the River. enjoy your time and GOOD JOB.
Ann

So Im not going to lie...I am scared about your guys walk through the desert. I know you will be fine, but just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you guys and my thoughts and prayers are with you through the last of the walk! best of luck

just dropped you off in the heat.hope you go on all the way

Good to see a time frame for the landing. Will there be prints of Daves outstanding work available?

I must say, the longer you two are on the road, the more rugged and handsome you both look. Cant wait to see what the desert brings. And just how much shorter those shorts get!

Hello Boys! Had a terrific surf session today and the water in Manhattan Beach is a balmy 70 degrees! Remember the surf lesson I am promising you once you reach the Pacific ocean! Now THATS incentive, right? Lots of love and cool, breezes, Sarah

Hi guys! I closely follow your journal and receive emails from Mike and Crystal Davis and their dog, Beaner (hence, McBeaners). Have you crossed paths with them. You are in the same neck of the woods. Carry on!

Looking forward to meeting the two of you at camp Image Node. just started reading today so I have lots to catch up on.

Hey guys, I made it to Portland yesterday! Since I met you both in Eads I have been daily inspired by your journals and thoughts of all the advice you gave me, and I hope to continue perfecting my own frugal, extroverted travel technique in your style. I hope to finish the summer on farms in the region and roll to San Fran for your triumphant arrival in the fall-best of luck to you both!

I think what you are doing is great! My cousin Marty and Aunt and Uncle told me about your walk and raising money for cancer, thank you, to you both! Bonnie

Guess what..I was reunited with Dick last night at Primos! What a great guy. Hope all is well and best of luck with your journey through Utah.

Rancher John wanted me to send along his wishes. We are fine here in Eads, hot though. Bet you enjoyed the cool mountain air.

www.better@everything/dave/betterthenstu.com

Using your poor line there spenser with added ramones flavouring! Mr Jeans im up for possibly getting out to san fran for the final joyous arrival also so all ideas welcome. Amazing grace (i spotted it Dave) was written by an ex british slave trader as his way of repentence for being involved in slavery. top fact!

Doh !

yo stu & dave:
i thought you guys can use this youtube tip while walking through utah:
if you cant find your water stashes anymore... look for signs of the now rare high-dessert elephants:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vlEavUH9ng

e.

The note from Jon and Kathy probably confused you. I have a package from them for you, its heavy and sloshes, just a hint. We were in Paonia last Friday the 20th and sorry we did not know you were there. Interesting adventures in this area! Borrow a cell phone and give me a call -- 970 201 7700. lemmeno watsup. Larry

Charles, Ill try and steer them to Donner Pass. The only question is; red or white with Rack of Brit? I always thought Dave the more tender of the two. And this time I wont drop water for them.

I was wondering if Dave is auditioning as an extra spice girl in their upcoming reunion tour? I am noticing a lack of the usual Dave-like cheesy and an increase in the posh-like pout. Or have his teeth fallen out from eating burgers, noodles and no fruit?

Kathy says, "You two are a mess mess", in a good way :O) Im concerned that a good wine now has battery flavor, or at best, a Vanilla Ice flavor. What was it playing at the time of submersion?

Hey S and D, We loved meeting you and hearing about your amazing walk - glad you could spend time with us in our lovely town - and good luck on the rest of the journey! Remember Telluride when you are panting across Utah and Nevada, and keep us posted!

darnit Charles - we were gonna ask you to come with! youre right, somewhat unsurprisingly it is now easier to cross the US than a hundred years ago - funny what progress does for the continental crossers of the world. and yeah, water drops, man we wimped out on that one. if you want a taste of a more hardcore walk try walkingthestates1907.com (coming soon to a mimeograph near you!), or better yet, check http://goliath.mail2web.com/ - Karl might be hardcore enough for surfers like yourself!

Isnt this kind of like what all those people did a few hundred years ago on their way to California... except way less hardcore with more technology, long breaks in nice places, and dropping water for yourself ahead of time with a car? Not impressed. If youre going to cheat you might as well just take a plane and save yourself some time.

I had to visit your site as my Mom and her friends are following you on your walk. Some of my moms friends ate lunch with you in Rush Center, KS and thought your story was fascinating. After reading your bio other fun facts I think Im hooked and cant wait to follow the rest of your journey.
I live in Oklahoma and know I wont see you in this state but good luck with the remaining states!

Is there a GPS track for Dave to follow? Will he be able to follow in Stus exact path, including the getting lost part and the mud slide ride? Magic...

Glad to hear your back together. Try not to get lost lol

I am upgrading Dave for Moab west. I am assured this will work.

You two are what we call "a piece of work". We cant WAIT to see how you handle Moab west.

The Gee family and I fretted last night. Thank heavens you found each other. We didnt want to have to call off our trip to San Francisco!

I was sighted. I am whole. all is well with the world of Walking the States. Fritz, you must join us for we are frazzling at the edges. go like Oleta Adams, get here if you can!

Has there been a Stu sighting? Did I miss something?

Theres an African proverb that says, If you want to go quick, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Wow! what an adventure to get split up in the wildness of the Rockies! Glad all is well again and that you are back together! Best greetings form E.

Spenser, you are truly a master of the art though I see the signs of a pun addiction emerging. The first stage is admitting you have a problem.

Stu,I appreciate your punning in the last journal entry.I have a couple of other suggestions.Lets get ready to stumble may be appropriate bearing in the mind the increasingly difficult terrain you face.Lets get ready to fumble would reflect your difficulties hanging on to an MP3 player.Next time you get yourselves soaked through Lets get ready to grumble may also be of use.Lets get ready to crumble could be about a collapse in morale,or it be a diverting journal piece about apple based desert.

stuart and dave
I see that you are progressing all the time - moving west
is everything according to schedule?
in norway it is raining all july
hope everything is ok with you
best greetings frode

Hey, Awsome website. Loved having you in our little bar.Thanks for the "plug" for our little town. The "chicken fly" was a big success. Best of luck on the rest of your journey. Best wishes from all of us! JoAnn, Freshwater Saloon, Guffey,Co.

Now you know better than me relaxing! The pictures are fantastic! The gang from the museum thanked me again and again for bringing you for happy hour.
I am so very glad that you detoured to Denver for the holiday. I cant wait to see you in San Fran!! Travel On!!

I do need to catch up.. whats this about San Fran? Stu, can u e-mail me... Crazy stuff happening on the family and work front but want to catch up with some mail I want to send you and a small favor to ask. Love your latest adventures at the haunted ranch?! will catch up on my reading over the weekend. Al.,

Get a loan baby. I know times are tight. I am preparing to smuggle myself in as a half full bottle of shampoo (if you want I got a mean giant toothbrush outfit).

wut up dogs cant find u send a shout when u can boyz in ellicott

Yo, having recently signed up for life time of poverty I doubt I can come to party in San Fran, but I like the idea of it. Can I place an order for a similar info sandwich to the one Dan has requested, but go easy on the mayo. p.s. I realise I may have made one of my worst ever puns in the title of this message, but as I havent been in touch for a bit I thought I should do something special.

Shout out to anyone either going or thinking of going to San Fran to meet Stu and Dave. How long are people staying? Do you have ideas for accomodation? etc. etc. Hit me with a fat info sandwich. I crave it.

Hope your steak dinner at Quincys in Buena Vista was memorable...as well as the chocolate mousse pie, or did you have cheesecake? And that you are back on schedule. Have only begun to check out the website. So glad we met at the Post Office; wish we could have provided you with a meal and a shower at our place; Will pray for a safe and continually rewarding trip, and continued good health.

Hey - hope everything is going very well for you! Thank you for great stories and entertaining anecdotes, my long-distance walking heroes! I wish you the best of weather and the nicest of people.
Love from DK, Marie.

hey fellas! saw stus tan line and just had to write. i wish i could be sharing colorado w/ you, but love seeing it through your eyes...
happy travels! xo

Ola from Brazil, the country you missed on your tour ;) Presentation totally rocked and thanks to your notes & prior work. Yup, I´ve used all your stuff... xx

Hi Dave, Following the walk with interest; cheers from the non-corresponding Toolans. Been enjoying a months rain (well, it was Glastonbury) before 2 glorious days in Brighton for Hanover Day, complete with Darryl stick-breaking with Brighton Morris. Sandra sends regards. Bit different from your travels; fun nevertheless. Considered waiting to be message 1000 ... might re-visit. Love, Cath & Darryl

Hi Dave & Stuart - sounds like you are making good progress! Im impressed. Hope you manage to hook up with Tracey!
Get ready for those mountains!

Hi Dave and Stuart -
I received your package on 6 July +/- a day as I remember. It was postmarked in Kans. City on 3 July, but you were obviously in Colo. by then, so Im confused.
Ill watch your log more closely now, so we can hook up again as you get closer.
See ya soon!
Larry

We came to town for the farmers Market and a cup of Ritas coffe and look what happened...met two fine blokes from Southern England. Appreciate the convo and that you put a dot on the map!!!
Hope to follow your further advenutes. With blessing from the mountain gods!!!

Hello boys! Ill buy you a Big Mac each if you do the last 1000 miles barefoot and backwards :0) After reading the journal I will definitely be putting in an advance order for the book Stu, and look forward to a hardback photo-journal too Dave, some truly great shots so far.
Keep it up fellas, can only imagine how vast your email address books will be at the end of this one..
Best regards,
Matt from Kbh

Congrats on getting this far. I met your friend Mick through my friend Diane from Dundee. I sent an email to you both. Let me know what your plans are through the weekend and into the next week.

But who will be Guestbook signing 1000? Sarge? Rosemary, the telephone operator? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor? You decide.

Glad to see you are still at it and your travels are going well. Checking in on you now and again to read the journal or look at your beautiful pictures. Stay safe and dont let the HAARP device mess up your sleep, check into a Teslar watch for help on that one.

Love and light
Scotty and Chanda

Hope everything is going well with you guys!! Just wanted to say Hi and wish you a very Happy 4th of July!! Have fun in Denver with Wendy!!

Dear Stu and Dave, its time now to cool off in the Rockies. Really enjoy your journal, read it every day. Wish I could tag along, especially for the beer breaks. Good luck now, Helen in Indiana

I saw you guys walking when I was biking across Kansas a few weeks back. Probably around Scott or Ness City. I finally got around to checking our your site today and love, love, love the journal! To be honest, its the notes of good-natured griping and occasional trepidation that really warm my heart. All the best to you guys!

Dear Stu and Dave: Thanks for your email. It was nice to have an update on your whereabouts. Not so good news about the cancer scare, but the situation sounds optimistic.We have just moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan which is home to Western Michigan University where John has been appointed President.Will you be going through Utah? Our son and his wife live in Salt Lake City if you need a place to stay. Let us know; same email as before. Stay healthy and safe. J&L Dunn

Wow you all are wearing short shorts and Im in Mali covering up. Quelle difference! Sounds like you both are doing well. Take some pix of the legs and Ill share with the locals ;)

Your adventure is amazing and we enjoyed viewing your website. Glad to see you made it to Colorado Springs. We wish you safe travels through the mountains. We will continue to monitor the progress of your journey from our home in Pillager, Minnesota. Happy Trails to You!

It was a pleasure taking with you both here at the Colorado Running Company! Good luck on the rest of the trip. The staff at the Colorado Running Company!

Hey Stuart & Dave, Congrats on your crossing of Kansas and Eastern Colorado. Enjoy the mountains and cool weather, as the real adventure lies west of Colorado. The Junction Trail Festival Committee meetings always have a segment devoted to your trail explots as your Milford, Ohio fans love reading your journals. Take care and keep those journal entries coming our way.

It was a pleasure having breakfast with you at the Pantry here in GMF - "the gem of the Rockies." Stay well and enjoy your walk to the left coast.

Fellas, 200 miles in 9 days, good walking. But, did you carry several litres of whiskey and have a bald welshman walk 100 yards behind at all times? Thats proper walking.
I gather you have been drinking enough to make your way onto a website devoted to recommending good people to have a drink with. This a quite an achievement, and as a lapsed barfly I am envious of your reputation as international dipsomaniacs. Congratulations.

Hey even though i talked to you in ellicott i acutal live in yoder. You guys passed my house at 1pm and talked to you at 4pm in ellicott... You guys are awsome my hats go off to you.....

Hey guys I hope you enjoyed the water I gave you In ellicott, sorry if my dogs scared you...You have got my support on this..be safe and good luck....I will definately watch you as you make your way to Cali next time stop by and you can use my computer....Trish

Cole and I, my ten year old son met up with the "crazy" walking guys several miles past Punkin Center on Hwy 94 Monday afternoon around 2:30pm. It was 98 degrees and they werent even breaking a sweat. We topped off their water and gave them a banana and some pastries. Just a few miles down the road we came across another "crazy" walking guy. He was walking from Boulder, CO to San Antonio, TX pushing a homemade cart. We wish everyone the best of luck and safe travels. Debbie and Cole Martin

We wanted to thank you for stopping in to visit with us in Wild Horse. We were glad Marty could help you in that long dry stretch on Hwy 94. You are nice boys and we wish you good luck.

Hi Dave & Stuart, Just read the entry from Dave & Sheree. Glad to hear you received more water, food and beer! We were happy to meet you in Wild Horse on Saturday and to provide you with the cold water Sunday morning and the Coke, chips and more water again that afternoon. You are touching many lives and we wish you the best.
Remember you have friends in Wild Horse, Colorado!
Marty

Hi, this is Dan and Sheree. We found the guys at mile marker 64 around 6:15pm. We left them with 2 1/2 gallons of water, 2 apples, 4 oranges and 6 homemade chocolate chip cookies, oh, and a cold beer for each! They are more than half way through the most remote stretch of highway 94. We also left another gallon of water at mile marker 59 for them to get in the morning. Good luck and good travels.

Your reward for walking Kansas and eastern Colorado will be the mountains. Real mountains. Like youve never hiked before. Youre gonna love it. Take lots of photos!!

Linda (photo editor for Gottawalk)

Hi Dave and Stewart, I met you on June 20 just after you passed into Colorado, and wish you well.

Well check on your progress from time to time and get in touch again when I get back to San Francisco.

I read your entry in the journal at the chatterbox cafe, and Ill allow you call the bicycle riders whimps, but Ill suggest that they all have more grey matter than the walkers.

Best of ongoing luck to you.

u r almost to the land of milk n honey, youll probably be in snow soon, the west is the best, much better laid-back vibe out west and its wide-open as you know, "goin down the road feelin bad" will soon be good.

did you know shes crazy? shes not really running away with the petting zoo...theyre committing her for a short time. were all hoping she will find the help she needs. and twyla is NOT in rehab...i said no no NO!

-twyla

so im working 4 a petting zoo, twylas in rehab **, sam is in disguise as a zebra-- living at an exotic animal farm, and u 2 are walking across the united states...
sometimes i wonder
** read email for more explanation

Hello lads, thinking about you frying and BTW drops of baby oil will release any creaure from the ear canal. Mercury is retrograde now til July late and care msut be taken with electronics and machinery, so cows would be the safe bet. All things likely to go wrong will and fairies may be easily pissed off. SO point being do be extra careful and think well ahead.Leave a sweetie in wild places for fairie kith and kin to mellow by and bless you with their magical luck.
Be well.

Just read your latest journal entry (it said you were on your way to Kit Carson) I found your observations about the dwindling populations fascinating. I have made promise to myself to read your Journal more often. Keep on truckin well walking. Shame about the heat. Best of life to you both from Alan (& Sandra).

Hey guys, just wanted to write to tell you that I got safely back o Denmark, althoug the trip home was evcruciatingly long and boring. I really enjoyed my week wih you guys ad Im looking forward to following the rest of your journey and to seeing you again, when you get back.

Congrats! Youve made it to the big (high elevation, outstanding-eventually-scenery, the place where hikers go to hike) time. Look for Continental Divide Hikers when you get to the divide...theyll be amazed at your adventure!
Best wishes to both of you,
K&M...GottaWalk starting tomorrow
PS Trail angels put out water caches on the PCT desert and I think I was sick from drinking water from a bottle that formerly held fuel but Im fine now. Take care.

My sister and her husband met you in rush center at gregs. My sister told me about your web site and walking plans, so...now my boss and i try to check in every day to see your progress. its addicting! good luck and god bless!

What a wonderful experience you two are creating for yourselves. Jared told us about his meeting you and the good time he had with you at the Stong City rodeo and bars where he sang. Oh, to be young again. I evny your adventurous natures. Best wishes.

Hey guys, Remember me from your trip through Denver? Im keeping an eye on your progress and hope you guys pass through town again. Would love to see you both and hear more of your crazy stories. Have fun finishing up Kansas. The real fun will start soon enough! Hello Rockies...

Thank you for looking after all the lost punctuation. Take good care of it and use it well.
Safe journeys. A x

Strong City probably seems like a thing of the past now, but with computer problems and moving I am just now getting to this. Just wanted to say it was great meeting you guys and I hope you had a good time at your first rodeo experience in the states. Best of luck to you both, hope to see you again some day

Dave,was it you who called to say-its me(quote marks).If not,why not.
Bye the way,I have safely retrieved Christs head from me back neighbours tree.

"theres sap in the trees,if you tap em."

Was nice to make your acquaintance this a.m. near Leoti. Good Luck to the both of you on your journey...even if you are a Pommie:P Ill keep tracking you two in your travels.

Soooo, a month on the road already, eh? … and still rockin’
Really, after being baptized in water every other week, chasing funky things to take pictures of them (slaughter thing on the road?) and all rodeo… awesome :) like, totally, like, awesome, I said!

It was so great to meet you guys. I will be praying that the rest of your journey goes well. I hope you dont forget our small town of Healy, KS. I also hope that the bloodwork and x-rays keep telling you good news about the cancer. We know how the good news feels after cancer. God Bless you!

please take very good care of yourselves. Wish I was young enough and fit enough to go with you.

i just read your journal entry but i was upset but i guess that is ok. sorry you didnt have any fun. it is kind of hard to go to a different place and try to dance with someone who you have never seen before and wont see again and you dont ask them. you just get up there and do it. but sorry again for the not so good time and maybe you will find fun somewhere else. see you guys someother time. bye.

You guys rock ! Kick Ass on your Journey and Good Luck!

hey how you guys doing sory i was busy when you came to say bye but i am glad that you guys are having fun and had fun last night. hope to see you again. laters

glad we wernt campin out like u yesterday but weve had plenty of rain too tho not as much as u.
grandma sends lots of love as do we hope all is goin well
catch up soonish
lots of love
auntie mag, uncle bob, grandma and poor little clare :P
xxx

I must say your story of Dighton and the storm was most amusing. I am originally from there and this story put a huge smile on my face. I hope you have safe travels through the remaining parts of KS. Happy Walking!

Hey, its the reporter, Janna, from Lyons, KS...Hope your trip has gone well and the shin has gotten better. I continue to check your journal entries and keep up on your story. Two copies of the newspaper are in the mail and will be waiting for you in Maryland. Good luck on the rest of your trip and it was a pleasure to have met you.

it was great to meet you in our little town of scott city,ks and it was especially fun to teach you shuffleboard.

Very dramatic, that storm! Say hello to Martin from me.

great pics of storm clouds in KS.
carly leaving tom for Chile, so I will soon get around to putting the maps in the mail. be well.

improve your diet, and youll impove the diet of the kansan mosquitoes.

Hiya, Hope alls going well. Just thought Id check in and say hi. Darn, just remembered Im going to lose all my punctuation again.
take care. A x

Stu, not convinced that the sleeveless vest variety really suits but very impressed witht the T-shirt sleeve tan lines! hope youre alright luv, glad the shins feeling better! thinking of you, lots of love, jen. P.S hello to dave xx

Glad to hear your bags were safely waiting for you behind "the hill" at Timken. It was great to meet you both. Enjoy the flatness of Western Kansas and say hello to my fellow "Jackrabbits" in my hometown of Tribune!

WAS SUCH AN EXPERIENCE TO TALK TO YOU IN RUSH CENTER, THE PICTURE IS GREAT TOO. OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS WILL HAVE FUN WITH THIS. WE WILL CHECK IN WITH YOU FROM TIME TO TIME. HAVE SAFE TRAVELS.

We meet you at Gregs Sports Bar in Rush Center, KS. I plan to check in on your progress over the next several weeks. May God Bless you and your health be good.

Wow, I got a call tonight about your walk.....Dale is my nephew, I live in Salina, KS. It was very interesting to read your journal. Best of luck to you.

Was gald to talk to Dale about your walking the states. I want to wish you the best of time in your walk. Our prayers are with you all the way. I wish I could have met with you also. Loretta

Stop walking.
(Not forever, just a few days).

It was nice meeting the both of you and I wish you the best of luck for the rest of your journey on foot and in life!! Bye:)

yes boys, beer guts gone yet? stu, brother, email your phone number so i can text u ish. received mail address for music aid drops. check magusarts for how busy i have been on behalf of the streaky dane, and how much ill music i will shortly have for your delectation.
keep oilin up them quads cuz.
flame on. dom dont say the n word duchamp

Have landed in Denver and anxiously await the call.

Laura and I will put together some sort of meeting once we know you are near.

Cant be bothered!

I am following you great hikers. Only 2690 more miles....Stu hope your aches and pain go away. I listened to MIDLAKE on MySpace, got to order their CDs. You have good taste. Bye for now....Helen from Evansville, In. (You walked past my road).

i like your concept. and for your sake i hope there is a bar. good luck.

Id beg to differ on the Watusi bull horn size. Even seen a Highland Cow? Now thas horny and shaggy rolled into one.

Boys
Have a happy walk today and in coming days
Greetings from Norway

Scene: Inside the marrow of the right fibula, several osteoblast cells are sulking and whispering to them selves. Will they refuse to embed and turn their back on becoming an osteocyte? Two uniform macrophages approach and loudly demand identification papers. There is a scuffle and fisticuffs are imminent. Phagocytosis occus almost instantly. Each osteoblast is engulfed except one.

Scene: By the side of the dusty Kansas 56 a miniscule puff of dust shoots out of the side of a Hamilton shin

Guys - it was great meeting you and spending time in Strong City, KS. Im glad you both ejoying the rodeo & all the other facets of our town. It was our treet to have you. My best wishes in your travels across our great nation.

Well guys, Was one heck of a fun weekned. Going to the bar or house doesnt feel the same. Best wishes and Planning on CA when you arrive..

or looking f**king great! I wish I could fly right over to you and join. Kansas seems like its the deepest you can dig into the heart of the country. Im planning my next trip over there - you better be on that coast when I get there. Meanwhile keep the bloggin on. It is "first thing in the morning" stuff and the next photos are great!

Wow--I wish I had the guts you guys do to quit my job and just go! Second, I admire your resolve to get out and actually satisfy your curiosity on your own terms rather than just shrugging your shoulders and letting other people tell you what to think. If Americans would get out and actually explore the world rather than just stereotyping it, this country would be a much better place.

Thank you for what youre doing!

OK.USA

i hope all these cute rodeo girls havent stolen my place in your heart, cause no cute cowboys will ever take your place in my heart. hah haahaha hahahahahahahahahahah

Well I am very happy that you all had such a good time in Strong Town. Please be safe on your adventure. You both made our weekend. I am sure you have some lovely pics of the randomness of it all. GOOD LUCK...

Dave and Stu,

Thanks for walking in to rock the rodeo and liven up the joint! You guys are a blast and we appreciate what you are doing. Come back someday and play your guitar and spin some records. Well leave the neon light on.

Just found out about your walk through the American Library Ass.s newsletter. So glad that people are being welcoming.
Be very careful of the heat, though. Many Europeans simply do not realize how debilitating it can be. Try walking very early and very late, and napping in the middle of the day.
So sorry you are missing South Carolina. Come see us if you get a chance!
Susan S., Greenville, SC

Dave, dear, you are doing it again--Cool pics! Nice one with huge rain clouds :)
Looking forward to more
xx

I wish you safe and happy travels. This is such a good thing you are doing. More people need to get out and explore the world and help worthy causes. Be safe.

I met quite a few of them too. Did you know Mennonite can also be a verb, as in Mennonite your way across the States? See www.mennoniteyourway.com.
Thanks for your emails. Im missing the walking very much indeed, but life is still good. Were off to the UK and France for five weeks on Tuesday.

Hey there! I really enjoyed experiencing my first Rodeo with you guys. It was a great time! I wish the best of luck, and safe travels!

Hey guys! We had an awesome time getting to know you guys and hanging out at the Rodeo in Strong City, Kansas! Hope you had a good time. Good luck on the rest of your adventure.

Hey guys, wishing you well on your journey, keep yor feet dry, passports close by and for gods sake Stu, dont try to impress the cow-girls by joining in on the rodeo! Big love from Kiwi-land.
Kristina xxx

Judy and I really enjoyed visiting with you at the Kountry Kafe in Galva, KS this morning. (6/01/07). If you still need a room and some food just call my cell phone when you get back in McPherson Sunday night. It will not be a problem. Just glad to help. Bob & Judy Carson

How were the flint hills? Did you make it to shelter before the rain?? I thought of so many things to tell you to look for after I left, then I thought why didnt I just go with you and tell you.
In Council Grove is the Farmers and Drovers Bank which dates to the 1800s and I hope you got to see it. Because of your walk I am learning to use the computer. Thank you and we will talk again.

good to see you at the hackney bash before you left, well done lads for making the effort every day youre a great inspiration. may your strides be plenty and long.

peace

You guys are amazing! I cant believe...or fathom how much walking that is. ....
wow.

will you marry me?

haha

Eureka. Ca/

Im waiting!

ta ta.

Since todays a bright day, Im hoping that youll be camped out under the Kansas stars tonight. I promise you there are more stars visible on a Kansas night on the prairie than anywhere you can imagine.
Happy trails.

First off...the fella from the paper that interviewed you kind folks was named Bob (which I understand I a very difficult name...).

Thanks so much for stopping in Osage City, and we do appreciate you kind words regarding our little town. Not only am I the advertising guru at the paper, Im also a City Councilman and quite glad had the opportunity to visit (and, youre right, the pie at The Copper Oven is fantastic!)

Good luck!
Jason Croucher
Osage City Council/ Osage County Herald-Chronicle

The headline simply means that here I am stuck in St. Louis, and I miss my home state of MONTANA! I reckon the librarian jobs (got the link to this through American Libraries Online) are more plentiful in this neck of the woods, but wish you could see the splendor of MONTANA and meet the friendly people there. Ill be driving my family there in two weeks (fortnight?), to ABSAROKEE (heart of Beartooth Mountains), and Im so looking forward to visiting that landscape again. Cheers to you! John

Heres to your attempt to figure out something we have not been able to understand ourselves! I am sure your journey has been and will continue to be very enlightening. Thanks for taking us along!

Stuart & Dave - Good Luck with the rest of your walk! Cant wait to find out what the deal is with the USA and will be looking forward to your book/movie. Saw an article about your journey in American Libraries magazine, wish I was walking too! I hope that your feet stay dry and that you are flooded with donations.
Take care!

See, I told you Kansas was a pretty good place for hikers. Dont complain about a little rain, well even alot. Sun and Hot wind can make you feel worse than ran in that neck of the woods. Woops not much woods there, Right?

Glad to hear youre getting back into the swing of walking, and looking forward to your report of the Strong city Rodeo experience. Any Idea where youll be mid-late August?
Song sugestion: Proclaimers - Im gonna be (500 miles)

johnny cash - american 5
a couple of the newest carl craig mixes
bob d - the man in me
racounteurs - steady as she goes
wet willie - marcon hambone blues
eh many more do you want any ??? also got screwed and chopped
good for the green and prescription cough syrup dirty south

Look forward to what you have to say about the US... even we dont know who we really are and what we think.

Wishing you both all the best as you continue on your journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are an inspiration. Good luck! Cathy in Florida

When is the big shindig in San Fran.? What are the dress requirements? Are you still going to go to Burning Man?

Woof

Hey Stu & Dave, Its good to see that you are back on Nifty Fiftee again. I was wondering if you will go to Dodge City and see boot hill?

you boys need to take care of yourselves... seek shelter when its raining, water when youre on fire, and women when youre lonely (unless in strong city)!

dont forget to smell your cheeses!

Keep the good work up Stu and Dave. It is nice to see you are geting Donations. Dont get to wet you might shrink.

hey guys!

thanks a lot. now i cant get the nagging image of your hulky blistered trench feet out of my mind.

oh, and ive recently spent some lovely time with your friends - dave, katie, and sonja. i heart them. theyre mine now - all mine! :)

anyway, hope youre well. i look forward to the next installment.

Hey guys,

Once again lightened the day in a mundane grey scottish research institute, as I delete extra characters from a mega-notepad. Awesome to hear you are back on the trail...Meg

Dave and Stu,
Hopefully the stay in our pool house was enough to charge your batteries for another day of adventure. It was a pleasure to meet you and good luck in your endeavors.

you guys are regular celebrities; making the nightly news AND the local rag. more mundanely, where / when should tents etc. be sent? sorry to hear the ill conceived football scheme got shelved. cheers. c

Thank you for the enjoyable conversation at our picnic! We will be praying for you both, for a safe venture across out great land! God Bless!

At last... This is what Ive been trying to explain you englishmen so many times, procrastination ("overspringshandling" in danish). I was nearly giving up on it, but I just had to find out, you know, its that time of year - exams and all that... So Anna - who else - and of course wikipedia helped me out... And there you go, here I am - my favorite procrastination, following your site instead of writing term papers. All the best to you guys. CPH

Hey guys,

It was so great to meet you and interview you on Friday! Im excited to keep up with your journey and hope all goes well! Good luck and keep at it!

Greetings from Osage City. What a fascinating journey! Hope you are enjoying Kansas-as it pours rain while I type! Best of Luck.

I have really enjoyed reading about your journey and views on America. I hope you recieve all the hospitality you need along the way. I sincerely hope you enjoy Kansas! Best of luck on your journey!

along US 56 toward Council Grove where we will spend Memorial Day. Maybe we can take you to the Hays House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi! We will track your journey and send you every good wish! (Watford Hornets fan.)

Welcome to Lawrence, Kansas! Youll find this to be a more educated town than most. More people here will say that theyre against the war and will question Bush and his policies. Enjoy a beer at the Red Lyon. Have a nice trip!

I walked behind you guys on Mass St in Lawrence and I wondered where you were going with those packs! I just read the newspaper article. What I noticed was your Welcome to Eudora brochure. Who knew Eudora had a welcome brochure?? I liked the soccer ball too. Best of luck!

Well, since that was my idea and it is now confirmed that Stus soccor skills are $#%&, I suggest Dave hang a Kick Me sign on his back side and following its directions. Point him toward Colorado and follow at a brisk pace. OUCH! OCUH! OUCH! Cheers?

Best best of luck with the second part of your epic journey, good to hear that you are back travelling again. Just come back in time to meet the baby! xx

Good to hear from you guys last night, we assume that means you made it past the gateway to hell out there in Stull. I cant fully express our gratitude for having met you, it was great fun. Thanks for sharing some of your time on the road with us here in Lawrence, stay safe and in touch!

saw u boys in Evansville IN, apparently Mike has never traveled much. Your perception on strip malls, parking lots, and religion in America are funny and right on.
Get out of the house Mike and develop your own perceptions.
By the way those Chef diners on the side of the road in England are horrid.

In the likely event that you see a swirling vortex of destruction (aka tornado)while out in the open, the best thing you can do is to lay down in a ditch or low lying area and cover your head and neck. Flying debris is the number one cause of injury. Most tornados occur between 3 and 9 pm, and 1000 per year are sighted in North America every year. Stay Safe!

Woof!

You remember the new henrik schwarz i bought in London? Walk Music. I was always trying to find out what sample that is. now i managed to play it on a turntable which can turn backwards and yes, i was right: it is the backwards sample of aint no sunshine when shes gone! You wont believe until you try it yourself.. It was fun - i was happy. thanks mr. schwarz. more of this.

walk on and on and on.

all the best from hamburg: Max

Hello Stu!

Stuart, fisrt of all, thanks for your back-on-the-track email! Its is always a big pleasure to read your writing and eventhough its made for the masses it is full of soul (yours). the soul is the weapon of the future.
So i liked. your mail. thanks. more of this.

we all hope you enjoyed your visit to the small town bar. Hope all is well and good luck on the rest of your jurney!! :)

Hope you found Kansas to be a great state! We found your story fascinating! Good luck!

Just wanted to let you guys know that Rory gave me the soccer (pronounced SAW-KUR for the disinclined englishman) ball and its quickly becoming acquainted with my foot.

Destination: Delaware.
Do they make passports for balls?
They should. This one is one of the more worldly ones Ive come across.

The sedentary life is still as dull as ever and I am growing moobs. More power to your insoles and of course...

Keep on trucking.

Good luck to both of you on the second leg of the walk. Sitting in the office trying to get the next issue of our newsletter out, makes me somewhat envious of the great outdoors and life in the fast lane (sorry youre walking of course, so no Eagles song titles here). All the best - Andrew

Hi Stu & Dave,
Its nice to have something fun to check while conducting biz on the web. Delighted to see you continue your challenge...laughed when I read Mikes entry..and your response. Being Irish born and American sworn I am proud of the job youre doing! What an education you are to the folks you meet. Stu card is in the mail today! love Alison.. the Dub in Annapolis!

great to meet the both of you guys. hope everything works out for you. if you need any travel tips once youre out in California, give me call.

it was such a pleasure meeting you both today...hopefully the rain will trap you here a day more, if not...ill see you on YOUR doorstep in a year!

Alright lads, hope cup final hasnt sapped your will to live. Here in Edinburgh we love to read about what America looks like to our friends, and how many top people are taking the time to make them feel welcome, so dont worry Mike, next time an American congratulates me for the fact that they built the castle near the train station Ill say not a word. PS - Stu, 5th 2 years in a row, were big time now fella. Come on the yids!

Hey guys! You went through my town the other day :). You ate at a resturaunt that my mother works at, she was the one who poked her head out of the "office" and talked to you two for a bit. Its very inspiring to see what you two are doing and i wish you the best of luck! If you want some good Ska music try Devo or the Aquabats. Best of luck to both of you! I hope you come visit again :)

Mike! Glad to know that after a quiet winter you are happy to tune back into our kind of insults - we must be doing something right. You raise some interesting points, I guess, and Ill take them on in the Journal...

Enjoy sir.

David & Stu
Just read the West entry - made a powerful impact in setting the scene for us - just to say very best of luck to you both over the coming months. We will be following your
blog.
Love the pictures u r posting.
love from Andy, Joanna, Gabrielle & Joseph
ps. we look forward to Forest v Leeds next Season - big clubs united!!

Nice to have you back. I spent an entire winter without someone insulting my country. Nice to once again hear about its boring shopping centers, cookie-cutter houses, terrible food, God-fearing people, boring countryside, etc. (and thats just one entry). Of course, America bashing seems to be the thing to do these days. So gather up plenty of insults to include in your book - Im sure it will help sales around the world. Heck, maybe this entry will be used to portray the typical American.

Welcome back! I hope youll let me teach you guys how to surf once you reach CAli!
xoxo, Sarah

well we thought we liked walking but you guys take the biscuit. we have talked about coast to coast. you however are getting on with it. bravo. hope it goes well and we wish you good health and good feet. keep chipper.we will follow your progress and send further messages along your highway. its only one foot in front of the other!

Hi Both -just to wish you all the luck in the world and to let you know that well be glued to the blog from now to November and dont forget Im first in line for ticket to the Sanfransisco ( scuse spelling) knees up!! Take care love you loads and keep in touch or else!

SB here again ... i have returned Dorothy to Kansas. she is my gift to you while you are there. if you can, pick up some yellow tinted glasses so the roads of Kansas appear "yellow". it will make your stay that much more enjoyable.

Glad to see that you are back on the road!! Good luck and I am looking forward to keeping up with your travels!!

Just been checking out the fine images of some of the awesome country your about to head into on foot - looks pretty hardcore. Intrigued by the bio-toolan power; an alternative to alternative fuels?

Massive love to the tools and stumeisterhamilton. word my boys watch them god dam coyotes dont bight your asses you hear!.....>>>>> (ted)

Its great to hear that part II of the great walk of the states has begun. Now I can look forward to amusing reading of the great team and their adventures. Be safe and welcome back to the USA - we missed you.

Following your progress with interest- imagine that the second leg of the journey will be very different from the first. All the best,Joanna and Andy.

It was great to see the photos from your trek out West. We enjoyed having you guys over while you were in Denver, and we look forward to seeing you again, the next time around. Cheers!

Hi Stuart,

Thanks for sending the e-mail message. I had no idea that you had a serious health issue. I am hoping that the treatment will fully succeed. It is amazing that you are back at the walk. Best regards, Al

Hey u guys! It really warms one up to hear that you are back on track:-)I will look forward to follow your footsteps and journeys across the states. Here in Dk life is good and summer is near so all best wishes. See you soon!!! Ivan

Hey Guys,

This is Lefty from NYC. Just wanted to wish you good luck as you explore the western half of the US. Youre in for some beautiful sights.

-Lefty

Hi Stu,Jamaica is only 144 miles in length and you are taking on 3000+ Wow! This sure beats working in a library! I will follow your progress with interest
Best of luck

Dear Albions, so very glad to hear from you. I thought you had
returned to Churchills Fortress.
Hope you have a blast on the rest of your trek. Watch for Twisters.,
Best Wishes, Tom the cane maker,
from Albany, Ohio --cheers & oles

and sending you guidance, healing and divine intervention. All you need will be found.
We have home brewed beer waiting for your return to the east coast also. Good luck and new shoes boys.

When you get to Point Reyes, Id be happy to take you sea kayaking in Tomales Bay!

graham@jahiel.net

Glad to hear you liked the US walk so much the first time that you are back :-). Looking forward to the documentary... Hang in there!

All the best,

H.

I certainly enjoyed your quick visit to my humble abode in Grand Junction, CO on your return from stashing H2O in our beautiful desert west of here. What a great adventure, I am totally impressed, especially with Jon doing all of the driving. I really appreciate getting to know you and will enjoy tracking your progress on this site. Thanks for making it available. Please feel welcome to stop any time.
Larry Ball larryb33@bresnan.net

Sounds like you guys are having a blast on the back rollercoaster roads of the desert. Jon says the truck should make it back to Ohio, but I have my doubts! Im sure youll have a fantastic hike, Kansas and all. Thanks for takin care of my guy!

Been waiting forever for the finish of your little project. Need to send you a money order, to what address? Just went through major stuff like you Stuart. Feeling good now.Will do the research fund too. Love to you guys. hspencer78@aol.com

umu nna i am here stay off.

Mugu and maga.

Hi Stu, Best of luck mate.

What to do in high water conditions:

a)breathe, continue to breath, repeat.
b)lace a tall gnarly root into the earth at the edge of a river
c) monitor relative position of root to waters edge,
d) plan excavation route for higher ground before the root is engulfed in a swirling vortex of water.

*It is ok to use floss to tie root to your toe (flood powered alarm clock).

Have a blast, enjoy the west (this may be why we yanks dont leave the country) and say hi to McBeaner as they ride past you.

watch out for little men trying to steal your maps. ill send someone in a few months, to check in on you.

Seeing as you are in Denvor which by my calculation is in Colorado, which is the state where the amazing Thompsons ashes were fired out of a cannon to the tune of mr tamborine man - I thought it best to keep your spirits up with some classsic gonzo style quotes:
Buy the ticket, take the ride
You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye.
Keep up the pace you crazy horses.

Good to see you made it back to the States, and looking forward to hearing more about your adventures. You should try walking across Scotland next time - no shortage of water here.

Hi guys. Many thoughts from CPH. Its good to finally follow you guys from over there. Its the real thing now again, we sense, cant wait to check in on the daily entries for top-5 mornings news. Hopefully the entries will be daily (also for you Dave; more of that humourous writing!) although that might be a slight problem in the Rockies... Take care

hmmm, great to see pics of me looking so so good after the party. Just like to say that that is actually where I live and not a mental asylum and Dave is not my full time carer.

Met you at Jellystone Park in Maryland. Im the guy from Lewes. Glad youre back on the trail and Ill be following your journey with great interest. Stay healthy!

msdollman@yahoo.com

Hi, OK I had 2 Cosmos under my belt when I rambled on about these things, but DO check this out the Prelinger Library in SF:
http://harpers.org/archive/2007/05/0081511
If you go, let me know and Ill email Rick to make sure he or Megan is around. They would like to meet you, Im a positive. Also...Red State Road Trip:
http://www.redstateroadtrip.com/
And a little more about something Im involved in: http://www.amianet.org/

ps:Mentioned my Brits in SF b/c you might need a proper cuppa by then.

Just in time to take over the mantle! Can you handle the responsibility?

Here is my wish that you gents have a wonderful summer finishing your trip.
Good Luck!

Hey guys, just thought Id check in to see if youre back to it. I met you in Parkersburg WV.at a small restaurant called the Corner Cafe. I kept in touch with your progress via your website. You should have taken me up on an evening on the town that night. Anyway, good luck this year on the next part of your venture. I admire what youre doing. God be with you. Joe @ "fergridge@suddenlink.net"

...is what you are supposed to be. Good work making it to the second part both of you and Stu: Loved the London - more of European conquering has to happen.
Gotta ramble...

Thanks to all involved for a great party with a real lovely crowd. Thanks to the chap who reminded me to pick up my jacket and biggup the dude that helped that old fella at the bus stop. Good luck on the walk fellas. We love you. Ill be forwarding the cleaning bill for my suede shoes.

Enjoyed catching up again at the party. Satelite view on the Route page gives a decent impression of quite how insanely far youve done already. Good luck with the Rockies! Much props and rooting for you.

Great party, and Im really glad that rather than having a kip and then nipping out for a pint, I have instead come to work. Brilliant. I am listening to my own heart beating to confirm that I am alive. Brilliant.
Nice.
Super.

dont forget to go through those backstreet hick towns for the soul gems,
see you next sam

Good to hear that things are going well, and I really look forward to being able to follow your tale as soon as you get to walking again.

Since Ive offered to to help keep these two sorry lads from becoming sun dried road kill in our country, caching water out west, I have also taken the liberty to set appointments for air needle gun injected RFD tags in both theyre arses so we can follow them by GPS satalite. Cool huh?

Hi from Costa Rica land of canoping, rafting and volcano-visiting. WTS gotta come to the tropic sometime :)

No, not Elton Johns emotive ballad! But a song I have composed in your honour lads. Dave ill be in Brighton this week are you around? email me.

Do you have a rough outline of this years walk with estimated locations? We are planning a big road trip this summer and I wonder where you might be early July. Lovely Leslie says howdy. Chris, Becky, myself and some other folks went camping annd canoeing this Feb and it was down to a chilly -17C. Nice weather indeed. We drank wine and thought about you two. Feet and toes!

Was wondering when you were coming back, and decided Id better check in. It may not seem like it most times, but those of us that were lucky enough to meet you on your trip are still very interested in your adventures! Good luck guys! In live in Jefferson City, Mo. If you need anything when you get here-

Sorry I havent checked in for awhile. Hibernating is the only way to deal with winter. Just had a bad ice storm 2 weeks back - but the wind is blowing, the sun is warm and tornados are out in the south and thats a sure sign of springtime. Speaking of tornados, you do know that Kansas is in tornado alley dont you? Better read up on how to hunker down in a ditch. Big Mike is moving to Oregon, but the Milford Trail Festival will go on. It would be great to have you back in Sept. for it.

Hi guys. Just thought I wanted to let the virtual world know of your excellent presentation in University of Copenhagen yesterday. Thanks

Yo Dave, pls check your walkingthestates email addy.

Grazie!

So glad its over! Have had lots of details of the trial from Moya.
We are having roast beef today and will think of you.Re the best roast:even though you cant really have bread sauce and stuffing with beef.....dont forget the horseradish sauce!!
Joanna,Andy, Gabrielle and Joseph.

Mate, dont hit that BK. It aint worth it. Youve come this far, so choose your trough carefully. Do NOT be fooled or cajoled into hitting the nearest eatery. Yours has been a journey that deserves more than a disasterous burger (I know, I tried the Macca D double quarter pound with cheese the other night - an utter disgrace. but it looked so good). make your decision wisely, and culinary heaven shall come to you. Now, where are you again, Croydon?

not offering, but curious when we might see you again in Kansas City. planning my escape for summer break, but it would help if i had a notion when/if youll will be in town. email carly or me. cheers

Having spent a bit of time walking in America and becoming aquainted with the lingo I feel on safe ground using Americas only adjective to describe you guys, You are AWESOME and perhaps to push my lingua america just one step further - you guys rawk. The path less travelled, a life less ordinary and all that. Obvious good luck to you both on your respective medical involvements. Stu - you are a fine writer. Dave - you should write more, you are robbing us of your talent. Awesome.

So is being stuck in a hospital in Croydon better then being stuck in a former new town in the midlands? I cant think of a man better qualified to stay in bed for 17 days....

HEY! IT WILL SOON BE SPRING & U 2 WILL BE IN THE USA.I WISH I COULD MEET YOUR FAMILY AS YOU HAVE MET MINE.MAGIC,MADY WILL BE IN ACTION IN FOOTBALL(SOCCER)SOON. YOU KNOW YOU LOVE US BEST:)! XOXOX MAMA JUDE & CO. P.S. MADISONS B.D. IS 3/12 SHE WILL BE 10.SEE US SOON:)MAMA JUDE

reading your clinical test entries with interest and amusement, you should do more journal entries.
one question, how did a man who is walking across the usa with his world and guitar on his back pass
the sanity test?
take care, will tell Moya not to worry too much
kev and pat

Highly entertained by the tales from the trial, will be good to see you hopefully on sat as long as your beer doesnt pour out of your artificial holes like in a carry on film.

dave. more on the clinical trials. highly entertaining. be well. i wonder if you have found that you can, in fact, read too much.
colin

Good to read about you. NYC is not the same without you taking pics all over :)

Hugs from snowed/iced NYC,

Post some pictures of your hospital gown I mean living conditions. Aye Mik!

Keep on trucking - I like what I read - no cancer is stopping no walk - that is the news I wanted to hear. See you in Denmark, Stu

OK last entry made no sense as I tried to save letters..stop limiting chars. (characters)

Stu e-mail me.. alisonireland@aol.com

Hi Stu,
will work with you to make this happen.. have found that more than enough people/organizations and medical folks are willing to help,and then there are those that would think the "hits" on this site are worth nothing .. I know one is often asked for insurance in America. (protocol). but u need 2 know I have NEVER heard or seen a person needing medical attention denied, knowing the uninsured could never affort to payback -you will finish this walk no worries Stu.. Al

just checked out your Herne Bay photos.
winkle bars! please!? You may have clock towers but Whitstables got the...er... xfactor.

Beno! got your mail buddy and reply will soon be happening. should we get a myspace page? probably. have I been bothered? not really. still, seems to me that all the kids are on Ruperts messageboard these days, so perhaps Dave and I should simply get down with our badselves. watch this space and all that. oh, and your spelling was probably decided in advance by our Guestbook software - it doesnt believe in punctuation for some reason and is very militant about it. bad robot...

I didnt really mis-spell the word hear/here in the post below. It was just some kind of poetic decision my brain made without me.

Does anyone have anymore cider?

Cant you just make a myspace page like everyone else?
Ahem

Hey Stu & Dave

Here me now: You guys do rock.

Hope you got my email Stu. Ill sign off now while there are still some chairs.. no wait, chars left in here. Im not sure what they are, but I guess theyre just posh chairs.

Big up to you, and all your respective massives.

Puh-eessss

Stuart and Dave, I havent logged on for several months, due to the insanity of divorce. I was crushed at the CA news. Mike survived prostate surgery 8 years ago. I cant figure out exactly where you are wintering. Let me know your plans for this summer. If you come through Richmond Dale you are welcome to spend time here. I am seeking summer employment, but still have time to cook, entertain and share a beer.
The best to you, Stu, as you fight this battle. Thank goodness for being fit

by the looks of those new photos it seems you have made it into Spencers old den! are my trainers still there?
nice.

Nice site, thanks for hosting ti

Hi Stu, glad to hear you are doing well. My son (15) had his annual physical and his Doc told him all about monthly check up of the lads as testicular cancer is on the rise and a young mans illness that is easily cured.. you fell into the age group of success! Sam told his Doc about you, so I just thought I would share with you incase your ears were burning last week. Can the folks at AICR help you find sponsorship in America for screening. Im sure there are Docs that would do it to help.

Hey Stuart! Ive been reading your blog and been meaning to write--give a little whoop whoop from Cape Town. When you mentioned aniseed I couldnt resist as I too have just had an awful experience with that flavorant. Have you ever tried a rusk? Its essentially a hard cookie-bread thing (basically a shoddy biscotti) that the South Africans have claimed to have created. Lost in a mountain range, the Drakensberg, and so completely exhausted, Jeppe and I only had aniseed rusks to chew on...yum!

hahahaha that photo of max, bjorn and mauritz is boss; the bear seems to have undergone a techno metamorphosis & evolved an arm that comes out of his mout so he can tweak traktor while hailing teuton master ravers. genius

Oh Dear, I seem to have left a bit of an off key message formerly which may have stopped the flow somewhat. On behalf of me and my psyche I appologise. Great new pics by the way.

Dear Boys, Happy New Year to you. Dave it was lovely to lose you and find you in the most bizarre way truly befitting the DannDave show. Hope its allright being home. Stu, I know you rocked it nice in Hamburg. I have no doubts you will be up to full fitness soon. My one concern is that you may be prone to walking in large circles.

Dear Jazzy, this is great news! Thanks for sharing!

Hi just wanted to let you know God loves you so much…so much that he sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for your sins, so that you could spend eternity in Heaven. Call 1888Needhim to learn more.

Stuart, (And Dave)
I was at the Junction Trail Fest in Milford, OH when you were there. I just thought I would check in and catch up on your journal, and am so sorry to hear about your illness. Youre on my list for prayers now.
Hope you can make the rest of your walk in 07

Oh no it hasnt. Apologies for traducing your wonderful site.

You really must do something about that punctuation thing. Its left out the ring over the A in Borås too.

Hey it will be easier to walk now with less binding and a lighter mass to transport. Really, just poking fun at a serious thing. Stay strong and remember the Tour De France is now a possibility. Remember Joe and Ally in Hermann, MO. He is now one short as well.

just writing to wish both of you a happy holidays and hope to catch up with you in 2007

...turn it into a cancer diary. Ill read it. I expect most of the other people will too.

Hi Stu,
Glad you are home and resting. Keep strong, news sounds real good in relation to health. Look forward to meeting you next year. Alison.

stop eating my biscuits
drink some water or im telling your mum
self medicate:headphones(dwight trible)2groin area=jazz joy sperm mbase
london aint lettin you leave you yo

Hi Stuart - I read Alisons message over at Phil Goddards website. Sorry to hear your news, but Im sure treatment will prove successful. You are all doing and amazing job and have a great number of people thinking about you. All the best, Jack.

Hey Stuart,
Mikkel told me about the cancer. Shit, those are scary news. I feel so sorry for you, having to deal with that. It sounds like its going the right way though, and Im glad to hear.
I hope you are keeping your head up and the people around you are treating you good.

Stu, I can not believe it, well unfortunately I can believe ugly cancer has raised itself again it seems to be every where. I have held back on my project to send buddies travelling to bring awareness to cancer prevention - I still have the 2 bowel buddies named for yourself & Dave, thought I would send them to you over the winter to give you something to write about. It looks like you will bring awareness to cancer through your own experience. Good Luck, stay strong they Odds are with You!

be well stuart. shitty news, but at least in amerika if you can pay, a highly qualified cutter will be put at your disposal. hope you guys have made it home and are recovering. let us know what we need to know come april. get better.
colin

You are my second friend with testicular cancer and the first is fine (and argumentative) and it all happened long ago, and its all finished and over and done and I hope that helps. Before we know it youll be winning the tour de france with the help of all those groovy drugs youre going to get. Wouldnt Spence be jealous? Seriously, I dont know what to say. Love to you both.

BIG LOVE FELLA!

if you could have written a script in 2 parts, i doubt you could have come up with an ending to part one that could hang from cliffs like your adventure now reads... im looking forward to the real sequel. i pledge to cover "some" distance with you when the walking starts again.

hey stu - youre in our thoughts.

I really like youre writing Stuart, looking forward to the book...

Hi, I am Yazmin, Loida’s sister

I love your adventurous spirit! My sis told me about your project and after reading your site, I’d like to know if I can join you :-)

PRican hugs for you two,

Hey. Still enjoy following you guys. Your down-time in NY and D.C. is well-deserved, and I hope you make the most of it!

oh yeah .. my email is lpritts@fairmontstate.edu

lol how you guys doing I miss you. I cant wait to see you guys again. Its for sure that I graduate in May and off to Europe I go i would love for you 2 to show me around let me know what the schdule like. so Hows it hangin?> Lovely

To Stuart (and Dave too of course)
Had a curry with your Mum last night and she was telling me of your exploits!, hope you are well, keep on walking. regards from us all.

No, the president in 2040 is Lisa Simpson.

I met a Bloke from Coke a few weeks ago, and confessed my penchant for stealing his companys electricity. He told me that some machines have thermometers in, so that when the weather gets hot the drinks get more expensive.

Gentlemen, continuing to follow the exploits of a pair of English vagrants after their departure from KC, I came across a particularly brilliant Dave (Bailey) photo of a beach in NY. Hope you dont mind (copyright and all that) but I save a copy for meself. I am guessing it is Coney Island? And not a hotdog in sight! Great shot Dave and if I can get back into putting paint to canvas will look great on the parlour wall.

hey stu, came across this by chance. well done on the effort so far boys. good to see people acting on a good cause rather than talking about it...anyway last time i google yank sl*gs on tour

peace

Alright Stu, Good to see you are having some hard earned rest. I know how it feels, and it feels good. Drop us a line if youre back in blighty. Walkers reunited and all that. Currently in Bordeaux with the old man having to drink the red and relax in front of the log fire. Well done guys!

Hi yas hope your NY stay is turning out well, enjoyed your conversation. Goodluck on your trip, maybe if you come back to the big apple, will meet up for some drinks. Will be checking out to see how your doing. Cormaic

Dear Lads , hope this finds you near, or at the end of your trek.
Do you like Kansas?Ive never
been there. Had some relation
move there . Take care Cheers,Tom

Hey, Em of Louisville told me about meeting you guys. She was impressed, & inspired. So am I! When you come back, make her bring you to our cabin in TN. Youll find stillness in the gentle stream outside our door. Let your spirits guide you. dauc cha

How great to see you two have made it to your first season end point! I saw you at the Junction Trail Fest and I was interested to see how well you would do. Good work gents!

I left my battery at home to save weight. Ive never missed it, and theres always Coke machines to plug into.

Hi Stuart.
Chris here, who you met briefly in Slovakia. Mark put me on to your site. Interesting project indeed!! Hope you come back with some real insight. We could do with a little less stereotyping in the modern world. (Although you do realise dont you that the French really are cheese eating surre..... oh, ok, perhaps not!)
Take care and enjoy.
C

I understand that I didnt make jefferson City very appealing but you should definately come and visit some time after expedition. I should have my massage license by the time you come back to the states (wink wink)

I think I just lost another pair...

Just how many pairs of sunglasses did you lose?
Ive lost one if its any consolation.

where did it go? I was all beautifully punctuated...

hiya, just spent an almost-epic time catching up on your last month (selected highlights were mentioned by Mick) as Ive actually had to work recently. Glad youve ended successfully, bummer about Stus blister, but looking forward to catching up soon. Scotlands dark but friendly at this time of year... Take care. A

Happy Birthday Stuart. I envy your trip across the USA. Since you got the "trapped in a closet" DVD for your birthday you should check out Weird Al Yankovics "trapped in a drivethru" parody on the Straight outta Lynwood CD.

we met your mom and she said she hope your doing well

Congratulations with your birthday, Stuart! My b-day is actually on the 28´th of october. Funny. If you like that kind of fun, that is ;o)

Well done! We liked the thought of you stopping in Independence.Tonight we found some blue Smith sunglasses tucked between chair cushions. (Shows how much time we spend in the living room.Shall we mail them? or hold on to them and give them to you at trails end in CA? Happy to do either.
Glad to know you made it safely and soundly. Your journal entries are great. Cant wait for the book!
Best regards, J&L Dunn, Carbondale, IL

Well done Boys! Had my doubts, but youve made it this far with your ususal mix of derring-do and strange odours. Looking forward to catching up and seeing the much hyped Roadkill Gallery.

Many, many congratulations. Youre now over 400 miles ahead of me, though I think I may have caught up by the time you restart, providing I can tear myself away from New Orleans. Have a great time back home, and keep in touch.

Just a quickie to say a big happy birthday to the Big Ham and how much I am looking forward to catching up. Well Done fellas! I suppose now you will be wanting to return home and shag some fans whilst cracking walnuts twixt your thighs.

Cheers to ya for traveling this far. Be prepared for amazing weather across Kansas next spring. You WILL be AWED and HUMBLED! Storms such that you have NEVER seen :) Not like those wimpy sea-baked things in England.

Best of Luck...
Chuck @ Des Moines Met Office.

Dave/Stuart- Happy Birthday, Stuart ! Cheers! Congratulations on a successful hike!
I have the "Crazy Brits" credited for hiking 2,056.8 miles of the ADT. Your estimate of 1,600 miles is incredibly modest. I used mileages for each state crossed as shown on our ADTS web site at www.discoverytrail.org with only 24.2 miles left to do in Missouri. I realize you pioneered the new "PUB ROUTE" which strayed from our official ADT route a bit. I figured you actually hiked farther than the ADT route.

A combo message: birthday wishes and a tip of the hat to your momentous adventure! I still hope to track you down and tag along bit next summer. Rest, stretch, and make lists of possible conversations to have on the next leg.

Enjoy
Fritz and Leslie

All of Higginsville think David and Stuart are fine men with impeccable manners. You will always be welcome here. IXOYE Connie

Happy birthday Stu, and well done to both of you, half way across the states without killing each other, its quite an achievement. What plans for the winter? Will you be gracing Brighton with your illustrious presence? The city waits with baited breath, should we get out the bunting? Shall I inform the good people of Wimbourne?

America is a very confusing and hipi-critical country. I am sure after your return, your opinion of the contents will be very uplifting and heart-wrenching all in the same.Political, predjuidice, and poverty are not oblivious to any other culture.I as an american citizen have the same curiousities as you.
When we are born and when we die- we both have so much in common.

Congratulations lads. Job well done and all that.
Its always the people, not just (although largely) the people you meet but also the people you are.
A lifetime and a half of memories in just 6 months that you can spend the rest of your lives taking out, misremembering, dusting off and grininng inanely about at unexpected moments - all that and its only time for the half time orange. I doff my cap and say thanks to you and everyone who has shown you kindness, looking forward to Part 2.

I was not aware of the b-day! My mothers was today also.Thank you for "walking buy" KC is boring to a certain extent thats why they need me!!! I will just not have it. If ever you return please pop in and I will make sure Kansas City will never be forgotten!

Best of luck,

Adra

heya stu how ya doin?

just here to wish you a very happy birthday. sorry we couldnt get a card to you but look forward to talking to you when u get home next month.

going to see grandma tomorrow and lunching with vickie. this message has been sent courtesy of my secretary aka clare, and everyone here sends their love.

take care.

lots of love

auntie mag
xxxx

Hello,
Sorry I missed getting to visit with you when you stopped in Alma, MO. You were finishing up and leaving "Cathys Country Restaurant" when I entered. I run the local paper and was approched, right after you left, by several people telling me I should have been there sooner to talk with you. Hope your visit was a nice one. Best wishes for a safe trip.

regarding the eclipse, Hannah and Ronald the german and I went across for the eclipse (in Micks car, he met a girl called Sal that night). Once we got into Devon we consulted the I-Ching on top of a wheelie bin and it told us not to go to cornwall. Looking at the map and trying to interpret the reading I said torquay and sure enough at the very moment of totality the clouds cleared comepletely for about 3 seconds. We saw the corona for a full second.

Hi Stu,
Hope all is well, keep checking to see all is going well.

Happy Birthday for 27th October.
Luv Rosemary and Frank

Dubstep i s the new nexrt thig. U better geet used and aprreciate. True souh Londin!

I hope you found your friend! It is awesome what you are doing! Keep Going ang Keep Warm!!!!

Hello again, lads! This is Shane, a/k/a Ashley, the attorney you met while trekking in the vast wilderness of Southern Illinois. Just wondering what your plans are after phase 1 of the hike is complete. If you make it back through the Carbondale/ Marion Illinois area, Id be glad to host you for a night, and prepare you some stupendously bad food, or, I could let my wife cook and wed eat well. My email address again is: adenlawboy@hotmail.com
Drop me a line & Ill seek perission from the wife.

Hello again,
Glad that you all had a great time in Higginsville, but i must say Im sad to see that there was just a little about the wonderful restaurant of Crazy Cone(but its okay because Im sure you have a lot talk about)...Hope all is well and wish you all the luck in the world!!!
Megan:)

You are so close to KC that you should be able to smell the BBQ. I hope that the hat is keeping you warm and that you are keeping up with the Cardinals. They are up 2 games to 1 in the big "world" series. Go Birds! By the way, if they win on wednesday and then again on thursday, the rioting and general hooliganism can begin immediatly thereafter!!!

Hey, Just wanted yous to know. I think its awesome wot youre doing. You met my cousin Hollie a couple days ago in Higginsville, MO and she told me about your quest... and your site. Good Luck! And stay warm!!!

Hey,
Am keeping up with your exploits but just thought id let you know I cant wait to see you when you come home! Looking forward to that pint in the pub!
xxxx

Guys, glad youre enjoying the midwest. Have a safe trip back home for the winter, hope to hike with you in the spring again.

soory I hadnt finished - anyway half an hour at least. I suggested that evn though the eclipse was not complete at Brighton the clear skies gave greater contrast. BUT who was at Brighton and St Just concurrently to know the difference? Why is it called BRIGHTon I ask? Does Dave have rose coloured spectacles? Would they have made a difference? The point of this being that I so miss such trite and yet wonderful conversations. Thanks a lot guys; it was our pleasure really. Night see you for curry.

Finally got a chance to add more verbage having been sent to Philadelphia (by the way Valley Forge Heritage Site is REALLY interesting). Needless to say it was bloody great having Dave and Stu to stay just so reminded me of home. The highlight being down the local (The Living Room) where a debate between them centred on whether the last full eclipse was actuall brighter in Brighton than Cornwall!!!! I pointed out that Brighton was without cloud but Cornmwall was - so light difused, half an hour!

I have never been compared to a dog before and am slightly intrigued gents!!! Laters

Your rockin it boys. So exciting an end of the first long chapter and so many questions: Will you make it to the trivia night? Will you suffer from pneumonia when they are done? Will you be able to be put back into civilisation?

Still going then lads!?! I wont mention Leeds Dave...well not in this message anyway :)Well bloody done lads and keep up the good work. I hope you are properly armed to deal with those hicks you will no doubt come across. Dag nabbit!!!!!

Pleasure meeting the two of you today in Higginsville. Best of luck!!

I think you should spend your winter break working on the apostrophes on your website.

Glad you guys stopped by last night. We enjoyed the visit and hearing about your travels across this land of ours. If was not wet and so cold we would rope some steers for you, let us know when you come back next summer and we might have a rodeo close. I hope you have a safe trip to KC and back across the pond. Keep in touch we will watch the web site.

Hi guys
Hope you are enjoying every footstep in the US. Here in Denmark its very nice. We are preapring for the fall (that hasnt really shown up yet) I am looking forward to see you soon around here Stu:-) I feel sorry that spurs arent doing better and hope theyll get better soon. Take care over there. Ivan

you stopped and got water at my house along the way and seen the tire horse. It was nice to meet you and hope you have a safe and fun trip. talked to the lady in Blackwater and said she would be open for your breakfast in the morning. Have a fun and safe trip.

Leeds Utd 1 Leicester City 2
Glad to see you guys are going well after the "Initial" problems.
Keep it up and by the time youre done you can watch Leeds in League 1 ;o)
Nick

Dave/Stu
So pleased to hear you are moving forward after yet another debauchery filled evening. Go Cardinals! I have contacted another Hermann friend TableTopTom who resides in KC and may be able to help you navigate the urban areas of KC and/or offer support. Check your email for his phone number. How is the hat holding up? Go Cardinals!
Enjoy,
Fritz the Skunk Head.

Ok, I put together a program that Im tentatively calling "Dave and Stus Guide To Better Living". Its sort of a survival guide by which the homeless get on simply by being, or in our case, acting, English. I intend to share the profits with your cause. So far I have two bags of cans, a half pint of Wild Turkey and some rolling papers- which Im thinking of sending to whats-her-name, as shes so handy with them. Id like Dave to do the cover art and Stu to do the filing bit. Let me know...

Hope the drink kept you warm. Good luck on the next 3319 miles.
J&M Automotive
New Franklin, Missouri

Lads, I think you spoke to my mate Ray at Brits International in KC. He in turn spke to Marlene in Sedalia and so hopefully you have her number. I am in Marshall about 28 miles N of Sedalia but wont be around Friday until Sunday evening. Give me a shout however on 886 2329 if you need anything - cheers Neil

Hello gents,
The littlest hobo was canadian which is a coincidence because Im in Ontario for three months. I just wanted to say that Dave, although it still pains me to compliment you given your inability to turn your guitar down, your pictures are getting very good. :-) to you both.

Woof!

If you keep up this speed you might at well call it Walking The States 2006/2007/2008

Salaam habibi

Hello there Stu,
A small support message from Damascus.
I miss you down at the BloomsdayPub for a good Spurs beating.

Hey Dave and Stu,

We were thrilled to have you as our guests last night. It was lovely to share stories, music, beer, cigarettes and affections. Hope the walk to Rocheport wasnt too dreary. We thought of you as we napped mid-afternoon.

The kitties miss your curious odor.

Sara and Lisa

Dont overdo it, will you? Mind you, it probably doesnt matter if you do, as youll be back in civilisation so soon and can have any major surgery you require, free of charge at the point of delivery.
Im off on another little side trip, this time to New Orleans, where Im doing some volunteer work clearing up after Katrina.
Do give me a call if you get time before you go.
Phil

Hi Stu and Dave

I wish you both could have had more time in Columbia, I would have loved to hear some of your walking stories first hand and (dont read this Dave) more discussion of library-land. I now have a bug for international library work.
Travel safe and best wishes to you both.

Regards
Heather

P.S. the coffee is on me next time

Hi
If you are on the Santa Fe trail you are going to come very close to my front door. Give me a shout on 886 2329 so we can meet up and quaff and ale (assuming we could find a decent one) Would be great to chat to someone who doesnt keep asking you to repeat things!!

hi guys, hope you get to meet cousin Ray of the Brits Club in Kansas, hes a nutty ex pat, almost as nutty as us that live in Brighton, sussex. have fun

Dave and Stuart..It was excellent to have met both of you. We had some great times at Chris and Beckys bonfire. Also at the Barrel for a little drunken debauchery. ;) I have many pictures from the infamous night! Check them out on www.myspace.com. Just do a search for my name to view them. Do you know when you are going to be in New York? I will be there 10-13 Nov. Maybe we could get together for drinks! Take care. Be Safe and happy trails!
Karissa

Fritz and I took a journey from Hollywood, Florida to Hermann, Missouri for Octoberfest – little did we know that our trip would include a close encounter with Stuart and Dave! Our time in The Barrel Bar singing, "bye-bye, Miss American pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry, them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye and singin’, this’ll be the day that I die” will remain one of our fondest memories of the walking Englishmen. Thanks for the laughs!

Soon after I started my second bottle of wine in Hermann, I got a strong whiff of "STINKY EURO-MAN". I looked over to see two hikers settling in for beer and baseball. A quick nod to them, then back to the wine. A short time later, I looked up to see them leaving, but then they hesitated briefly just outside the door. I jumped up to provide assistance. To make a long story short, within the next 24 hours our intrepid hikers became alcohol-drenched, tryptophan-juiced , double-washed and walking much slower to the west.

hey whats up guys, i seen you in the bar in hermann mo. bought you both a beer... good luck to both ya....

I DON MUGU MUGU MUGU MUGU MUGU OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

enjoyed haveing you stay at the house stay on the good foot

Ironic that the wealthy suburbs are as much of an obstacle to you as the Missouri river bridge. Glad to hear that you have made it to the KATY trail. You will continue to encounter small river towns right across to Jeff City. We continue to talk about you here. It was wonderful to be part of your journey. Sorry about the turn in the weather. Wont last long, most likely. Hope that you enjoyed those British chocolate bars...

All the best,

Tom at the Huck Finn Youth Hostel, St. Louis

Glad you got over the bridge in MO. I was wondering if that worked for you. Couldnt get to your personal email for some reason, but this worked, so what I wanted to tell you is if you need to generate some extra $$ for your walk, go to http://www.motorlatte.com/betsy and check it out. FREE to sign up and it could generate income where ever you are in the world. The enroller code you need is 103313. Let me know if you want help with ideas to make it easily work. Text ok
Be safe God bless

Hey guys...Met you in Defiance, Missouri last night. Hope you enjoyed the dollar wing nite and some enjoyable company. Also hope you didnt freeze out there in your tent with temps going to the freezing point. You are doing a great thing. I pray your travel continues to be safe and wonderful.

What a wonderful thing you guys are doing! My brother met you lastnight in Defiance and called me with your website. We wish you both the very best and keep up the awsome work!

i seen you just as i crossed the boone bridge outside of chesterfield, glad to see you made it across safely. it was so neat to meet you this morning as i served you breakfast. be safe in your long journey across the states. i will keep up with you.

Hey Guys, Sorry I missed seeing you off yesterday. Thanks for staying with us...you are the reason we started running our Youth Hostel...interesting, committed travelers with no particular agenda waiting to see what develops next...keep up the right attitude and enjoy the KATY trail. Our thoughts go with you...

It was so nice meeting you, Stuart! You guys are amazing, and I do believe Ive told no less than ten people about you since yesterday morning when you stopped by for breakfast. Good luck walking...and with your brown sugar intake!

I heard that you stopped at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood and my daughter Angie fitted you for a new pair of Superfeet. These will help you in your quest. Your feet will feel great! Thanks for making her day she was very excited to help you. I will be watching your progress boys!
Good Luck

stu - i am glad to see that you are training for the new season in DAIs A-raekke. you must be in pretty good shape when you return for the the new season. so hurry up and do the last 3000 miles before april. yalla yalla.
salaam from the middle east.

I read with interest your trail log of 7-9-06, concerning a visit to Harlan Hubbards home. I am so grateful that Paul Hassfurder is taking care of the old homestead. I would definitely like to visit that home someday and I might try to contact Paul. If you are still out there Paul, give me a yell at rjpond1884@yahoo.com . I think Hubbards "Shantyboat" was one of the most delightful books I have ever read.

Bob

Hi Guys,

We have continued to follow your jouney across the states since you left this little town of " Santa Claus" , Indiana. I read your recent post about "near misses" and Andrew Card. Thought I would tell you about another near miss. Remember that small town of St. Meinrad where you stayed before being forced to stop in Santa Claus due to weather. Well, only days after you left, a couple there was chosen for the Extreme Home Makeover Edition. It Was Huge!

I wish I had known you were coming through. Im always the last to know whats happening, it seems. All the best on your trek!

Made me right proud. Beautiful images, Dave!

Hi! We hope you are making progress in your journey. Our daughter alerted us to the fact that we said you visited October 30 instead of Septmber 30! Wanted to clear this up so others did not think you were some kind of time travelers.
Still working on a connection for you to contact in St. Louis. How are the blisters? Take care. J&L Dunn, Carbondale, IL

WE MET YOU IN ELLIS GROVE,IL WE BOUGHT YOU DINNER FROM MCDONALDS.WE LOOKED FOR YOU ON OCT 4,2006 COULDNT FIND YOU. SO I GUESS YOU WERE TO FAST. MOVIN ON DOWN THE ROAD.
GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.

Hi, met you at The Depot in Murphysboro, IL Sunday, Oct 1. We left while you were relaxing on a bench. Good to meet you. Best of luck on your journey!