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