Name: Nicole
From: Oakdale, Ca, USA

Comment

5-26-00 Emmanuel- I bet you don't know who i am. But you met me today,(at Central Catholic) first in the morning and then i came into F period when you were showing your slides and i also talked to you at lunch, i had a blue shirt on, oh well anyways i just wanted to say that i think that what you did was awesome and it proves that anyone can do what they want to when they put their mind to it. Congratulations!

Name: frank simon
From: soulsbyville

Comment

what was the price of every thing cost.

Name: Jock Marlo
From: Newport Beach, CA

Comment

Hey, great accomplishment! That is really cool. I am planning a trip down the Pan American too, but I will be driving. I would really like to hear back from you your thoughts on a few items. I have heard Colombia is dangerous, and I would want to bypass it. It looks like you rode all the way through, how was it? Any problems with guerrillas, etc.? If you would like to share your information, please contact me at my e-mail. By the way, me folks have a house in Sonora, downtown. I have spent many summers waterskiing on Melones and Don Pedro. Is the Smoke still a great restaurant in Jamestown?

Name: Mario and Elsie Gentinetta
From: Sonora, California, USA
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2000
Time: 03:10:41 AM

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Beloved son, Today is your birthday. We want to say: Happy birthday to you! Know that we are proud of you and very thankful to God for giving you as our son. May the Lord who is so good bless you richly today and always. In his love, Dad and Mom.

Name: larry wagner
From: key largo, fl. usa
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000
Time: 11:07:24 AM

Comment

how did you get through the darian gap? i got as far as panama city and stopped . am planning to start again in equador unless i find a safe way thru. asny help would be great.

Name: Laura Hodge
From: Sonora, California, USA
Date: Friday, June 23, 2000
Time: 02:07:37 AM

Comment

Manny, Well...you know. Laura

Name: Sabrina Gardner
From: sonora Ca U.S.A
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2000
Time: 01:06:46 AM

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congradulations, u did what u wanted to do and beat the odds. no matter how discouraged u got u got to your star. U R going to be a person that will get what u strive for. I first heard of u when u came to my school Curtis Creek. good luck in life though u won't need luck. nice hearing about your trip.

Name: Joe Ellis
From: California

Comment

Hey Manny, Just wanted to say congradulations. I just took you and your sister down the Merced River in June. I finally got to your website. Looks great. Enjoy your travels

Name: Jake Reid`
From: Sonora, CA USA

Comment

Manny,

Hey, I don't have any other way of contacting you but I kinda need you to reply to this as soon as possible if you can. A lady I know is putting on a camp and wanted me to try to contact you to come and speak and maybe hang out there for a while. The only catch is, the camp only lasts until Wednesday, so if you could let me know real soon it would be great. She'll pay $100 for you to come and spend some time with them.

It's okay if you don't get this message in time, or are too busy. I just have to try to contact you because I told her I would.

Anyway, that's it. God bless.

In Christ, Jake Reid

Name: Simon and Alex
From: New York....

Comment

Just noticed you on the web...very interesting story, loved reading it !! We are going by car from NY to the Southern part of Chili following the west coast and will drive back a year later over the East coast. If any one has information...a book I should read or what ever.... , email me at Sjoerdj@yahoo.com.

Congratulations with your great record breaking trip ! S.

Name: hernan yanisky
From: argentina

Comment

acbo de visitar tu pagina y me parese exelente te mando un abrazo. con cariño hernan.

Name: KRISTIN
From: SONORA
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2000
Time: 01:54:49 AM

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TO MY EMMANUEL, I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK. YOU HAVE MADE ME SO PROUD. I AM SO HAPPY OR IN MIKES WORDS "STOKED" TO BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS.

LOVE, *KRISTIN* "FUZZY"

Name: David Mathews
From: Rochester Hills, MI
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2000
Time: 12:52:45 PM

Comment

Manny

First and foremost, congrats on your achievement. Muy bien hecho.

I was surfing the web this morning for things about the PanAmerican highway. A bit of background, when I was 15, I went to Chile as an exchange student and stayed in a town that you drove almost through. You may remember it... as you drove up la cordillera de los andes en Chile, you passed through a town about half way up called Rio Blanco. I lived 4 kilometers off to the right (south) of that town in a little mining village called Saladillo. One day while I was there (in 1996), I was hiking up through some of the mountains with another exchange student friend of mine and we decided that one of the neatest things we'd each like to do would be to drive the greater length of the panamerican highway. Take day trips to cities on either side, visit all the countries, the locals, the foods... the shops etc. Well to make a long story short we have been unable to ponernos en contacto for quite some time now, but my dream of doing it has yet to diminish. So a friend of mine from Michigan and I are thinking of doing it next summer. I saw your story and thought of you as being a lot like me in some ways. Very determined, focused. I would be delighted to keep an ongoing correspondence with you, as what you have done is very unique... not to mention quite cool. Maybe you could give me some pointers... some cool places to visit... and answer a question I've harbored forever... how do you get through panama? I have heard the road does not extend through it's entire length? How difficult was it to get through the various countries' customs etc.

Anyway, don't want to make this too long. I hope you still check this, and I certainly hope to hear from you. Put something obvious in the topic of your email so I don't accidentally delete it.

Looking forward to hearing from you David Mathews 3510 Harrison St. Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Name: Juan Carlos
From: Rada Tilly- Chubut- Argentina (9001)
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2000
Time: 11:49:12 AM

Comment

Hey Emanuel, como estas? Capaz que no te acordas , nosotros estuvimos con vos en la Base MArambio de la Antartida. Luis Passegui ( el viejo) y yo Juan Carlos Sanchez. Estuvimos mirando las fotos de tu Raid y no encontramos ninguna de la Antartida ( como es eso !?). Fue el final y no hay nada! Igualmente te mandamos un abrazo, y las felicitaciones por la terminacion de tu azaña!!!!!!!!!!!! Hasta Pronto

Name: Kevin Desrosiers
From: Blacksburg, VA 24060
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2000
Time: 08:19:43 PM

Comment

Hi Manny,

This is Kevin (from 15403 Paseo de los Robles.) I am now living in VA, attending Virginia Tech for grad school. I was wondering if you will be showing your slide show at any time over the Christmas break? I would like to see it sometime. I will be coming back to Sonora about Dec22, and flying back to VA around Jan10. Thanks Kevin

Name: gonzalo  dominguez
From: ARGENTINA
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2000
Time: 07:51:35 PM

Comment

Hola emmanuel!!!!!!

Mirá , una vez yo salía de mi trabajo en buenos aires y me iba para mi casa, como todos los días, la monotonía de siempre; estaba por cruzar la calle para entrar a casa, y de repente, enfrente mio, al lado, pasa un flaco en una bici con un carrito atrás, sonreí y me agarró curiosidad pensando quien sería ese chico; la coa es que pasan 3 días mas y estaba encasa tomando unos matescitos calientes y espumosos cuando escucho en la radio que iban a hablar con un chico argentino que está viviendo en usa y que hizo un record en bicicleta uniendo alaska con argentina, de esa manera me dí cuenta que vos habías sido ese chico que había visto pasar enf

Name: gonzalo  dominguez
From: ARGENTINA
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2000
Time: 07:55:06 PM

Comment

enfrente mio unos dias atrás, y gracias a eso también, supe de tu página. El motivo por el cual te escribo era para decirte que te admiro muchísimo y que fuiste mi inspiración para hacer una travesía en bicicleta, ahora te estoy escribiendo desde Peru, desde Talca, al principio de peru y a solo 60 kilometros de chile, mi meta es Mexico allá vive la chica que quiero, la conocí en españa, ella es valenciana y esta travesía es para demostrarle mi cariño, unir argentina con mexico en su nombre; por eso, quería darte las gracias, por mas que vos pienses que no hicíste nada, claro que sí lo hicíste, y mucho, fuíste mi fuerza, y ahora sos mi espíritu y mi garra. Te saludo desde acá, te felicito, yo estoy haciendo algo pareido a lo tuyo y se de que se trata, el tema psicológico y mental es importantísimo, mas que el tema de ser deportista o no, yo jamás hice nada, al igual que vos, solo iba a comprar la leche al super con la bici, tal cual lo dijíste en la radio. Abrazos loco, y si te interesa, mi hice una página antes de salir para mantenr informados a mis seres queridos.

www.geocities.com/damemate/

Mail: damemate@yahoo.com (no es el que estoy usando ahora)

Abrazos, saludos a tu linda familia;......... la gente me pregunta si voy solo y yo les respondo que no, voy con dios...........

Name: Marcos
From: Ushuaia
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2000
Time: 02:31:59 AM

Comment

Que tal Emmanuel. Solo quería saludarte, saber como estas, y pedirte disculpas por no habernos encontrado en tus ultimos días en Buenos Aires. Espero que tus cosas vayan bien. Escribime a mi e-mail, y te contaré algunas novedades sobre mi vida. Exitos en todo. Un abrazo fuerte y sincero.

Marcos.

PD:¿armaron algo con las imagenes que grabé? me gustaría mucho verlo. Saludos a tu familia.

Name: sara
From: madison,Wi, USA
Date: Friday, September 22, 2000
Time: 12:37:08 PM

Comment

you are cute!!!!=]

Name: Jorge Ramirez
From: Austin, TX. USA
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2000
Time: 04:29:21 PM

Comment

Emmanuel,

I was surfing the web and bumped into your website. I am planning to take a trip of my own on May 1, 2001. My trip is going to partially circumnavigate the U.S. I am going to go up the east coast, down the great lakes, across the u.s. to Oregon, and then down the west coast. However, I found your route very interesting. In fact, I think the route through Alaska and Canada must be fantastic. Is there some way I could get information on the route from you. I already purchased several maps that will take me through my course, but I would like to compare it to your route.

Jorge

Name: Rick J. Fritzemeier
From: Modesto, CA
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Time: 03:32:53 AM

Comment

Hey Manny,

Great job at our Rotary club today. Not only did you have an awesome story to tell, but you told it in an awesome way.

Rick J. Fritzemeier Stanislaus County Youth for Christ Executive Director

Name: Danae Bellew
From: Sonora, CA   USA
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2000
Time: 02:09:09 AM

Comment

Dear Manny, I was in Clarissa's class last year (Manny's sister) while you were on your journey. You have been an inspiration to both myself and my family. We are proud of you!

GO TO YOUR DESTINY!!!!

Name: Joe Gallagher
From: Sonora, California, USA
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2000
Time: 02:16:23 PM

Comment

Emmanuel, I was lucky enough to go to your slide presentation in Sonora, California last night. (Great job!) You have accomplished more in 263 days than most people accomplish in their whole life. I talked to you after the slide show and mentioned another bike rider author I have met. His name is Bruce B. Junek. His book is titled, "The Road of Dreams." His book describes his two year, around the world bike trip that he and his wife took. They quit their jobs, sold their stuff, and rode off on their bikes. They now continue to travel, and then they write books and do school assemblies for a living. Best of Luck, in all your future journeys "to the stars." J. Gallagher

Name: J.R. Mellin
From: Concord, CA, U.S.
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2000
Time: 02:36:08 PM

Comment

emmanuel-

just wanted to say thanks for sharing the story and congratulations. i stumbled on your site as i was thinking about the pan american and sort of web-surfing around. i'm a young (22) wandering biker like yourself (not nearly to your extent though : ) and i just thought what you did was great. good luck with school and whatever the future holds for you.

taker easy

-jr

Name: Ian MacKinnon
From: Cambridge, MA USA
Date: Friday, December 01, 2000
Time: 07:55:05 PM

Comment

Dear Manny, Like the surfer guy earlier, I was just thinking about the Pan-American Highway and got on the web and you are what it spat back. It seems to me that you are one of the pan-americans prophesied by Walt Whitman and Pablo Neruda. You are a Che Guevera for the new century, but this time with an earth & ear-friendly vehicle(Che used a motorcycle). You carried a Bible instead of a gun. Of course, guns figure in Che's later life, but I wonder if he carried a weapon on his moto-trek of the Americas. I'll have to actually read his diaries, I suppose. I propose to anyone else considering this trip to call the Organization of American States and see if they'd like to back it--usually we only hear about the O.A.S. when U.S. soldiers are about to land in warzones like Panama and Haiti. A bike-peace mission to strengthen the idea behind the OAS might just ring their bell. Who knows--maybe you could even get support for a bike & foot trail over the Darien Gap. Paz, Ian

Name: Malcolm Granberry
From: houston, tex. USA
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Time: 07:26:54 AM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, I have considered Driving the Panamerican Highway. It looks like one cannot drive through Panama to Columbia. Is this correct? Where di you get the detailed maps for central and south america? Thanks for your help Malcolm

Name: Arturo y Marijó
From: Monteros-Tucumán-Argentina
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2000
Time: 02:01:25 PM

Comment

Hola Manny!!! Que haces chango??? Donde estás??? bueno, te cuento que estamos en el instituto con Marijó y los alumnos, (de paso te digo que las alumnas te extrañan), justo ella (Marijo) quería ver tu sitio, así que entramos y queremos de paso hacernos miembros de club de fanáticos adoradores de Manny!!!!!!!!!! ¿que te parece?????? nos aceptás???? decinos!!! Te extrañamos, igual que a tu familia... saludos a la que no se traduce Cristina..... como se escribe??

Nosotros.com.ar

Name: Arturo
From: Monteros-Tucumán-Argentina
Date: Friday, December 15, 2000
Time: 03:10:21 PM

Comment

Hola Emmanuel!!! Me estoy riendo solo, ya que no sabía que estos mensajes salían para que todos los leyeran... Pero bueno, lo mismo es... de paso ponele un poco del mejor idioma SPANISH ya que quedaría mucho mejor, más Latino. ¿Cómo van con la estadía en Argentina? ¿Viene Mario Anibal para el casamiento de Nano? ¿Te quedarás aquí? respondeme.... Saludos a Kristin, Dios te bendiga. Arturo

Name: dean jackson
From: lubec, ME, usa
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2001
Time: 05:22:49 PM

Comment

Dear Manny, man what a story. Great accomplishmnet and what a well wrttien journal. This summer I'm planning to ride from farbanks to s. cali. and I wondering if you had any advice. Do you wish you had started ealier or later. how did you like your route. How long did it take you from start to san fran? was there a border crossing from Ala. to the yukon? what were roads like outof ALa. were they all dirt. I guess that all for now. Thanks for your help.DEAN

Name: Fernando Valdés
From: Argentina , Buenos Aires
Date: Thursday, February 01, 2001
Time: 07:49:06 PM

Comment

Estimado Manny Soy Fernando , Cordobés de Barrio Arguello , tengo 30 soy ing agrónomo , especializado en Marketing agropecuario y trabajo en una empresa de semillas forrajeras www.gentos.com.ar

Una gran inspiración tu sitio. Estoy planeando un viaje largo por Oriente y tu sitio y tus relatos me motivan a hacerlo. Yo también voy solo.

Felicitaciones a tu viejo (te acordás es el "dad" en Argentina ) por el sitio. A vos por tu claridad e inteligencia para transmitir tus vivencias. Yo también soy de Córdoba , aunque vivo desde hace 4 años en Buenos Aires. Si me largo y hago el viaje te voy a incluir en mi mailinglist para contarte de allá. (Malasia, Tailandia , China , India , Nepal , Laos y otros)

Cuando vengas por Argentina llamame 03543 4210963 es la casa de mis viejos donde siempre sabrán decirte donde llamarme .

Un abrazo y nuevamente gracias por tus comentarios. Saludos a tu viejo

Name: Matt's 304
From: In Matt's Pants
Date: Friday, February 02, 2001
Time: 02:03:55 PM

Comment

Hey Bro- It's Ashley from South Florida. How have you been??? Everything is A.K.O. here...I am taking two classes, Trig Hon and Am. Gov. Hon. Fun Fun. I am looking forward to seeing you in Florida soon. Email me back when you get this. -ashie-

Name: Josephine Funes-Wentzel
From: Vancouver, WA
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2001
Time: 03:28:21 PM

Comment

Dear Manny,

Although I don't know you personally, I wish you well. Sounds like you are a Christian, as I am, so ... Godspeed to you! The reason for my letter, is I am doing a genealogy research. I need to know more about my grandfather's family. He immigrated from Spain to Hawaii in 1906. He is the eldest of 11 children who all supposedly immigrated to Argentina. Any chance of being related?

Sincerely, Josephine Funes-Wentzel

Name: Josephine Funes-Wentzel
From: Vancouver, WA
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2001
Time: 03:29:01 PM

Comment

Dear Manny,

Although I don't know you personally, I wish you well. Sounds like you are a Christian, as I am, so ... Godspeed to you! The reason for my letter, is I am doing a genealogy research. I need to know more about my grandfather's family. He immigrated from Spain to Hawaii in 1906. He is the eldest of 11 children who all supposedly immigrated to Argentina. Any chance of being related?

Sincerely, Josephine Funes-Wentzel

Name: Nathan
From: Fredricktown OH  USA
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2001
Time: 05:52:36 PM

Comment

HI! My name is Nathan.I could have never have biked that far. You must be really strong! From.ME

Name: tom
From: Pittsburgh,PA US
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2001
Time: 10:00:01 AM

Comment

Hey I just wanted to let you know that I think it's great what you did and the places you must have seen. I drove back this past summer from Alaska and I thought that was something special until I heard about your amazing journey. Goodluck in the future and with your new book coming out... I'm definitely going to pick that one up...

take care, Tom

Name: Matt Whatley
From: uk
Date: Monday, March 12, 2001
Time: 07:04:48 PM

Comment

congradulations on your record, it's a wonderful accomplishment. By the way, how old are you?

Name: Pablo Andrés ROMERO MAZZEI
From: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2001
Time: 05:43:41 PM

Comment

Emmanuel, como te va ?, me sorprendí al enterarme que sos descendiente de Argentinos, había escuchado algo sobre tu aventura, pero hoy entré a tu pagina de casualidad, estaba buscando datos sobre mountain bikes y en el buscador apareció tu pagina. Te quiero contar que mi proyecto para el 2002 era recorrer en bici, desde Cap.Fed. donde vivo a alguna ciudad del interior, podría ser Corrientes o Córdoba, son casi 1.000 kilometros, para mi es un desafío grande porque no tengo experiencia en este tipo de viajes, pero quiero que sepas que lo que vos hiciste me dió la puntada final de voluntad para realizarlo. TAL VEZ SI ME VA TODO BIEN , PODRIA LLEGAR DE BUENOS AIRES HASTA ALASKA !!. Me gustaría recibir noticias tuyas, con admiración Pablo. 22 años.

Name: antonio mioni
From: merced ca. usa
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2001
Time: 06:34:46 PM

Comment

Hi, Manny congratulations! My question is regarding mexico i am planning to tour solo from ensenada to cancun and i see you covered almost all the route. i will apreciate your info greatly information of wind, climate, condition of the road especialy from mazatlan to salina cruz, oaxaca the coastal road. thank you Antonio

Name: Ashie
From: Coral SPrings, FLorida
Date: Monday, April 16, 2001
Time: 11:00:53 PM

Comment

Hey, guess who...yup, you guessed it, it's ashley. I hope all is well out in CaliVili... I visited Costa Rica over spring break and rode along the PanAmerican Highway into the city of Limon...it was a rocky and winedy strech of road. It is hard to believe you went from Alaska down to Argentina on that same highway. -NEway- Take Care of yourself and remain the good person that you are. -Ashley Dillman-

Name: Rochelle
From: Lexington, KY, USA
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001
Time: 09:15:40 PM

Comment

Hey Manny, what an amazing trip! How inspirational and exciting -- Like you heard manny a time :) "I've always wanted to do that, too!" But I was thinking I might go on a horse. It'd take just a little longer, but it'd be fun! Hope things are going well for you these days! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Los mejores deseos (yo vengo de Panama - the Pan American Highway stop).

Name: Lilian
From: Curitiba, PR - Brasil
Date: Friday, April 20, 2001
Time: 11:26:18 PM

Comment

Hello Manny, first of all I'd like to say that your trip was really amazing, and I'm sure you only succeeded 'cause of God... Well, I'm writing cuz I was trying to see where the Pan American passes in the USA, but it's the only country that is kind of screwed up...

Best regards, Lilian

Name: adam
From: Riverside CA  USA
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2001
Time: 11:55:59 AM

Comment

I think you're really cool.I wish I was just like you!How did you ride your little bike across the ocean?I was wondering that when I saw your route.Did you have a water bike?My friend thinks you're hot.Her name is sarah

Name: Jad Strutzel
From: Redondo Beach Ca USA
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2001
Time: 04:59:43 PM

Comment

Manny!! HEy its jad. Your friend through Glenn and Michael. How are you doing? I left SAn Luis Obispo and bought a backpack and will shortly be on a trip to Europe by hitching rides and the friends i meet. I am currently in Crescent City , Ca. I was talking to a guy the other night named Brad Dodson who started to talk about a guy he knows who rode his bike from Alaska to Argentina. I had to cut him off and tell him I know you too! It was a pretty cool moment. I remember you telling me about someone you know here one time but I didnt remember the name. Anyhow I was wondering if you are goingtoStanford or San Luis Obispo or if you know yet. ANyhow stay in touch and say high to your family for me and get a new deck of UNO cards for gosh sakes.

Name: Tanner Stapp
From: Davis, CA USA
Date: Friday, April 27, 2001
Time: 03:54:24 PM

Comment

Hey Manny the stud man, I talked to you last night and you said to look at the new website and it looks great. Thanks for always being the uplifting cheerful person you are. Keep working hard and doing what you do. You are an inspriation to so many. Take care buddy. your friend... Tanner

Name: Kent Mayner
From: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2001
Time: 01:40:40 PM

Comment

I love biking myself and I just want to say what u did was awsome and very inspiring to myself. Have a great life. ^_^

Name: diego cassels
From: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001
Time: 05:00:13 PM

Comment

Te escribo en castellano poruqe segun lei ya lo aprendiste, bueno es inpresionante lo que lograste, yo personalmente se lo que es pedalear algo con tanto esmero, obviamente nada que se asemeje a lo que lograste vos. Te escribo para decirte que si alguna ves necesitas algo de aca o de cualquier parte de argentina, ya que conosco mucha gente del interior, hacemelo saber y te ayudare en lo que pueda. Sal

Name: Diego Cassels
From: Buenos Aires
Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2001
Time: 06:16:01 PM

Comment

Cuando vengas para la Argentina me encantaria poder conocerte si es que queres, ya recivi tu mail y me sorprendio tu rapides. Asi que sabes si queres algo solo tenes que escribirme. Saludos, Diego

Name: Cami Chase
From: Mariposa California
Date: Friday, May 11, 2001
Time: 06:40:51 PM

Comment

Hey well you came to my school today and I my little brother ( Matt)really liked that you singed his helmet!! Thaks for coming and everything. and I hope that maybe we can become friends or something. my friend Jachie says u'r hot and bye. Love Always, Cami Chase

Name: Tracy
From: Roswell, NM, US
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2001
Time: 06:43:01 PM

Comment

Hey~~ wow... I never knew what a superstar you were :p Just wanted to say hey, and how goes it! *by the way, I think you're totall awesome (even before I found out you're a super star :p ) Well, catch ya later QT! God Bless ~*Tracy*~

Name: spencer
From: sananddraes
Date: Monday, May 21, 2001
Time: 07:17:21 PM

Comment

Hello from CFLC school, my name is Spencer.And my e-mail addres is ti-fighter@starwars e-mail.com.E-mail me soon.

Name: Lauren DeValle
From: murphys,ca, u.s.a.
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2001
Time: 12:35:44 AM

Comment

Hi, My name is Lauren DeValle. I won the helmet for sixth grade at Avery Middle School in Avery. I thank you for it and enjoyed talking to you.

Sincerely, Lauren DeValle

Name: JERRY JOHNSON
From: JAMESTOWN, CA
Date: Friday, June 08, 2001
Time: 12:52:39 AM

Comment

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION TONIGHT AT MILL VILLA. THE GREATSEST WAS YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND THE HOPE WE OLDER ADULTS HAVE IN OUR FUTURE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE YOU. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE YOU PUTTING YOUR FAITH IN THE ONE WHO CREATED US. GOD BE WITH YOU AND BLESS YOU. JERRY AND ALICIA JOHNSON

Name: Diego
From: Buenos aires
Date: Friday, June 08, 2001
Time: 08:53:23 PM

Comment

Hola Emmanuel, aca estoy de nuevo, queria saber como estabas con tu libro y saber si venis para la argentina como me habias dicho... espero que si, bueno hasta pronto Diego.

Name: allie
From: Sonora,Ca
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2001
Time: 11:08:39 PM

Comment

manny- if you had to go back in time and do something all over again. would you pick the bike trip?

Name: Dale Campos
From: Sonora, CA USA
Date: Thursday, August 09, 2001
Time: 05:10:36 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, I miss you so much. I am so excited for you about your website. God has richly blessed you my brother. Whenever you have time I want to hear I the stories behind the pictures if you want. Love you so much. Dale Campos

Name: Patrick
From: Newman, Ca
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Time: 09:07:58 PM

Comment

Hey Man! Thank you for coming to my school Von Renner here in Newman today 8/14/2001 and shared you stories. I brought home the paper where you autograph and I will keep it as a souvenier. I also sign as an official member. I wish you all the luck in the world and whenever you are always take care of yourself. God bless you..

Name: Jordan rutherford
From: salida california usa
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2001
Time: 09:30:23 PM

Comment

Hi have you ever broke your arm?

Name:
From:
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2001
Time: 09:40:27 PM

Comment

what kind of music do you like.do you like slipknot????????????????

Name: Tiffiny
From: newman ca usa
Date: Thursday, August 16, 2001
Time: 07:35:50 PM

Comment

hay its me what are you doing im doing good i think it is really cool that you went on that ride so far im glad yhat you came to my school ps plese right me back Tiffiny

Name: jordan rutherford
From: salida,california,usa
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2001
Time: 06:09:08 PM

Comment

hi manny what are you doing.are you really coming back to are school on the 29th.please write me and tell me if you are coming back.bye!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: privte
From: CA,Salida,America
Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2001
Time: 09:33:44 PM

Comment

HI!!!!!!DO YOU REMBER GOING TO DENA BOER SCHOOL? I WAS WONDERING...WHATS YOUR E MAIL ADDERS?

Name: Taylor Rolicheck
From: SALIDA,AMERICA,CA
Date: Monday, August 27, 2001
Time: 10:23:52 PM

Comment

Manny,do u know Jordan Rutherford? He said u never emaild him.Keep it PRIVTE.! Please???!!!

Name: Taylor Rolicheck
From: SALIDA,AMERICA,CA
Date: Monday, August 27, 2001
Time: 10:30:33 PM

Comment

Manny,do u know Jordan Rutherford? He said u never emaild him.

Name:
From:
Date: Monday, August 27, 2001
Time: 10:34:41 PM

Comment

oops!i gave u the worng email address! ROLICHECKTIGGER@AOL.COM

Name: jordan rutherford
From: salida california usa
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Time: 08:00:19 PM

Comment

hi thanks for saying my name during the asembally thanks again please write me and Im sorry that your freind only lasted 3 days and I thought your goal was great thanks bye!!!

Name: Eric Rosa
From: Ca salida
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Time: 08:08:43 PM

Comment

Hey maney do skateboard or rollerblade

Name: Eric rosa
From: usa salida Ca
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Time: 08:20:20 PM

Comment

Hey manny my parents didn't get made at you for drawing on my shirt. Thanks, eric

Name: jordanrutherford
From:
Date: Saturday, September 01, 2001
Time: 03:18:57 PM

Comment

hi manny!!!

Name: Vicki Groff
From: Modesto, California USA
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Time: 12:52:33 PM

Comment

Manny - I heard you speak at Modesto Junior College on September 10, 2001. Thank you so much for your insightful, entertaining presentation. Your kindness and goodwill toward others are readily apparent -- and an inspiration! Congratulations! and best wishes on your next adventure: college!

Name: Jacob and Charlie
From: salida,ca,america
Date: Saturday, October 06, 2001
Time: 04:08:51 AM

Comment

you went to our school Dena Boer Elementary School, We thought it was really cool that you rode your bike all the way from Alaska to the tip of Argentina have you ever/been the Guiness World Records the television show.Do you think we could ever do that. Sincerely, Jacob And Charlie

Name: David Keller
From: Patterson, Ca. USA
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Time: 06:33:58 PM

Comment

Manny, You just spoke at the Patterson Rotary Club. Your story is inspirational! I will surely purchase your book when it becomes available. Good Luck to you in all of your endeavours and in spreading your message of perseverance and appreciation of what the world has to offer all of us. Sincerely yours, David Keller

Name: Kirk Vaughn
From: SLO
Date: Friday, October 12, 2001
Time: 03:08:13 PM

Comment

Duder, what up??? Haven't talked to you in a really long time! Anyway, hope everything is going well and that the family business is moving right along. Otherwise, everything is good down here in SLO. School is extremely hard and I'm keeping on top of things. I didn't make the tennis, actually I was the last guys cut from the team and the kicker is that I beat two of the freshmen who made it. It's all good. Now I'm looking for a banker job and enjoying life. Your going to love it down here in Winter Quarter. Anyway, I just wanted to say "hi" otherwise, have a good one and email me sometime or something. Later. P.S. how is the "Smilely Face"????

Name: Jeremy Merrel
From: Patterson,Ca.,USA
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2001
Time: 11:09:22 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel;

It is 10-24-01. Today was career day and you came and talked to us about your fascinating accomplishment. It is a real inspiration. It showed me that some people out still have faith in their fellow man. For instance you said the guy that left his house open for you so you could have breakfast. It made me realize that I too would like to do something like traveling across the continent or even planet. Meeting new people, and seeing new places has always been one of my dreams. I just wanted to email you and let you know that I really enjoyed your talk with us.

Jeremy Merrel

Name: Jeanine LaRae Chapman
From: Patterson, California, US
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2001
Time: 12:04:12 AM

Comment

Hay I am a sophomore at Patterson High, and I really appreciated your speech. I think it is amazing how you followed your dream. I am an aspiring singer. There was a time when I actally almost gave up. But I kept my dream alive all because of people like you. Congratulations on your record, and maybe you'll see me out with a record in a few years. Who knows? But anyway, I am probably wasting your time. But it would be nice to get to know you more. You mentioned Michele Branch and Lifehouse, and that struck my interest because that's the music I listen to. So anyway, congrats again! Jeanine "Girl" Chapman

Name: Mercedes
From: Patterson, CA US
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2001
Time: 01:01:42 PM

Comment

hey manny well yesterdau you came to Patterson High School and it really impressed me that your young and you achieved all that you did it was really great to know that there is people out there with so much faith and hope like you, Do you plan on doing a trip like this

Name: ANDREAS
From: ROME Italy
Date: Friday, October 26, 2001
Time: 05:33:50 AM

Comment

buona pedalata da un tuo ammiratore romano VAAAAAMOOOOONOOOOSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

Name: Devin Williams
From: Patterson,California-United States
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2001
Time: 02:19:08 AM

Comment

Hi Manny, i was at your presentation this Wednesday and I thought your story was preety cool.My friends and I have decided to make a race.Were gonna use your exact route and race to the very bottom of South America.I really wanted to hear more about your journey.But I would for sure like to keep in touch with you.

You Rule, Devin Williams

Name: Rebecca Adams
From: Grayson, Ca, U.S.
Date: Friday, November 02, 2001
Time: 10:20:31 AM

Comment

Manny, Hi. You recently visited my school in Patterson. You are excellent. I was so amazed listening to your adventures. It is so interesting and I am still in aw. I am sure that your friend could have done it too, its just those pesky girlfriends, ha ha. I can't wait to get your book. What I find so great about it is that your weren't some old guy who has trained for years for it, you were just a teenager like me pushing you body and spirit to the top. And your a pretty funny guy. Hopefully they get you to come back next year for my senior year. Some of my friends were joking around about biking it to Sonora to visit you, but I actually think that would be cool. My aunt just moved from Sonora to some place called Mokason. So I kind of know that area. Hope to get an Email back soon. Bike it!! Becca Adams

Name: Blair Mannella
From: St. Clair, MI, USA
Date: Monday, November 26, 2001
Time: 04:02:11 PM

Comment

Hi I am Blair Mannella & I am in the 6th grade. My teacher, Mrs. Shwieopher ( I probobly spelt the name wrong )told me about you and said she E-mailed you to do a presintation but we were to far a part because you live in CA and we live in MI. I think it is really neat that you are in the Guenis book of world records! Are teacher also said you somehowe got your tire stuck under a car or something. Could you tell me more about that? E-MAIL BACK WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE PLEASE!!!!

Name: kary
From: Adrogue,Bs As, Argentina
Date: Sunday, December 02, 2001
Time: 06:03:13 PM

Comment

hola!!!!!!!! Soy yo kary, estaba mirando haber que habia de nuevo en la pagina, y me hise miembro del club. Muy buena la pagina hacia mucho que no la visitaba. besos... chau,chau

Name: Neelam
From: Salida, Ca  ?
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Time: 09:12:22 PM

Comment

Hey Manny, This is a girl writing to you from Dena boer Elementry school. I just wanted to say hi. All my family knows about you. Well got to go. Bye

Name: Wayne N. Ross
From: Scituate, MA. USA
Date: Sunday, December 30, 2001
Time: 10:13:01 PM

Comment

Manny, A few weeks ago I mailed a package with a book and video tape along with some advertisements and copies of our page from the Guinness Book. Did you receive the stuff? Have you had a chance to watch the video or read any of the book? I am very interested in your trip for several reasons and have lots of questions. My partner Christopher "Spike" Ramsden and myself are quite impressed with your record. I hope to hear from you. Wayne

Name: Michael
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date: Saturday, January 05, 2002
Time: 02:33:09 AM

Comment

Manny,

We are planning a trip south to Argentina witha vehicle and was wondering how you avoided the Darien Gap.

Michael

Name: Clari
From: Sonora, Ca. USA
Date: Saturday, January 05, 2002
Time: 07:03:08 PM

Comment

Hello Emmanuel. I'm at the shop in Cal Poly, trying the computer. See ya later. Love, your little sister.

Name: Jordan Rutherford
From: Salida,California,USA
Date: Monday, January 21, 2002
Time: 10:23:53 PM

Comment

Hi manny remember me jordan rutherford.Write me soooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Nick Cipponeri/Florencia's friend
From: Modesto,CA 95326
Date: Sunday, February 03, 2002
Time: 03:35:02 AM

Comment

Hi Emmanuel this is nick,flory,and martin.Just got done looking at your site Loved it.Were proud of you.Your definitly an inspiration.I trying to talk flory into going on a bike ride with me.Like pulling teeth!!!!Martin sais hi,Your sister sais loves you!and I wouldnt mind meeting you.PS stick to your dreams.HAPPY TRAILS......

Name: Adam Munoz Gil
From: Salida CA USA
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2002
Time: 08:49:21 PM

Comment

Emmanuel this is Adam the kid who called you in accient but I don't regret it . I couldn't get ahold of you for a while because I lost your card .Well I just wanted to let you know I got a library card so I can E-MAIL you.My phone# is (209)545-8504 Your fan and buddy Adam Gil

Name: Josh Willshon
From: Stockton, California USA
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2002
Time: 10:11:19 PM

Comment

Hi Emmanuel, I went to your presentation this this Saturday at Ripon, and it was excellent! You did a great job at presenting your great adventure. Are you planning on going on another long ride, like from Europe to the bottom tip of Africa? I enjoyed the website very much. Thank you.

Sincerely, Josh Willshon

Name: Doris Scanlon
From: Modesto, CA  USA
Date: Sunday, February 17, 2002
Time: 06:46:09 PM

Comment

Loren and I really enjoyed your presentation at the Ripon, CA library on Feb. 16,m 2002. You are a true ionspiration for anyone with a desire to challange themselves. Best of luck in your college studies. We will be watching for you book. Sincerely, Doris and Loren

Name: flory
From: turlock ca us
Date: Sunday, March 03, 2002
Time: 08:09:54 PM

Comment

Hola emmanuel recien prendi la computadora i fuistes mi primer website y primer e mail!!! un beso, flory

Name: Tim
From: Ohio,USA
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2002
Time: 12:23:57 AM

Comment

Hello Congratulations to you on the success of your excellent trip.Quite an amazing feat for anyone and especially someone as young as you. Congratulations to all bike riders and long-distance riders. You are good for the world. I am contemplating a similar trip. I am debating leaving Prudoe Bay in August or leaving from Tierra Del Fuego in January and going north.There are two things that are of special concern to me. Colombia and head winds. Can anyone help me with,... Head winds. Which direction would be best to take advantage of friendly winds? Colombia,.. Is it as bad as it seems? Is it just too dangerous now? Also,...Costs. What do you think is the minimum amount of $$$ necessary for an enjoyable and successful trip. All opinions welcome. Please contact me through email or call me at 937 236 4944 Thank you, Best of luck to all bike riders. Tim

Name: Monica
From: santa marai CA
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2002
Time: 05:32:19 PM

Comment

Che Emanuel soy Monica, te queria decir que hoy vi tu web site y es alucinanate! cada blue dot es un mapa mas esta muy bueno chau

Name: Francesco Gentintta
From: Sonora, CA  USA
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Time: 02:33:49 PM

Comment

Hola Emmanuel, estoy en la escuela usando la computadora. Recien puse el "palm monkey" como el wallpaper de la computadora y cuando lo miro me ace pensar de vos. Chau, Francesco

Name: Andrea
From: Sonora,California,U.S
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Time: 02:37:50 PM

Comment

hey- i heard you were from sonora and i thought how cool so am i. i am 20 and i think you're sooo cool . Also i we have anouther thing in common , i know your little brother Francessco.email me

Name: Federico Regúnega
From: Asunción del Paraguay
Date: Friday, May 03, 2002
Time: 11:26:51 PM

Comment

While other people kill while other people die while some other steal and some other cry a long trip to adeventure begins with the silence and the wind and the stars an example of faith, endurance and will and caring less about the road scars One step forward has been set in mankind amd carrying a flag of Jesus which he kept in a star

Name: Makena Forestell
From: Southampton, NY, USA
Date: Sunday, May 05, 2002
Time: 04:12:16 AM

Comment

Wow! What an amazing accomplishment. I found your website searching for long distance biking info. It is very nice. If you happen to find the time to give some tips on the subject, they would be very appreciated. Thank you for your time. Keep on Trekkin.

Name:
From: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2002
Time: 12:13:11 PM

Comment

Congratulations, I just ran across your site. God Bless You.

Name: John Holcomb
From: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Date: Wednesday, May 08, 2002
Time: 01:28:51 PM

Comment

Dude, that is such an awsome achievment. I am just kind of suprised your not on the Cal Poly cycling team. Its a lot of fun and you would be awsome at it. Give me an email if you want some more info.

Name: becca
From: California
Date: Thursday, May 09, 2002
Time: 08:20:32 PM

Comment

Hey manny, Just wanted to say Hi! and to see if anything is new on your web page, don't see anything though..... Becca (MAKAZYN)

Name: Chelsea
From: Geneseo, NY, USA
Date: Friday, May 17, 2002
Time: 01:08:33 AM

Comment

You are AMAZING - when people say "Why," you probably say "Why not?" Although I have no intention of biking La Carretera Interamericana, I plan on driving it. Would you say your route is just as good for cars as it is for bikes? And did you notice how much gas was? Haha! Congratulations:)

Name: Brian
From: Austin
Date: Monday, May 20, 2002
Time: 01:59:19 AM

Comment

Hello Manny, Just wanted to briefly say that I respect you a lot. Not only for your biking accomplishment but for your spiritual dedication as well. As Walt Whitman wrote, "A foot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road." I believe recognizing God empowers those to achieve above and beyond. Good luck with your future endeavors and have fun!! Adios, Brian

Name: Ernie Lawrence
From: San Luis Obispo,Ca
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2002
Time: 06:10:08 PM

Comment

May 21, 2002- I went to your slide show last night at the PAC at Cal Poly and was blown away. You did an awsome job. I just want to thank you for sharing that part of your life with us. What you did was nothing short of spectular and I can't wait to read the book. You were right about reaching for the stars, none of us should stop short of our goals. Thanks for being such an inspiration. You are a very special person.....Ernie

Name: nancy
From: san fernando valley
Date: Friday, May 31, 2002
Time: 10:59:59 PM

Comment

Hi there ... just want to say - we enjoyed your presentation at the Great Western Bicycle Rally in Paso Robles this month !!! as many others must have said - you're an inspiration !!! thanks ... happy riding and happy writing !!! nancy & richard

Name: nancy
From: san fernando valley
Date: Friday, May 31, 2002
Time: 11:00:06 PM

Comment

Hi there ... just want to say - we enjoyed your presentation at the Great Western Bicycle Rally in Paso Robles this month !!! as many others must have said - you're an inspiration !!! thanks ... happy riding and happy writing !!! nancy & richard

Name: Chris
From: Groveland, CA, USA
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2002
Time: 01:27:14 AM

Comment

Manny, I am blessed to have a good friend such as you. Keep up the work at school, and hopefully when you get out of there in the winter, CHad and I will be able to visit you in Argentina. Enjoy finals, if that's actually possible, and enjoy SLO. I am glad that it is where God wants you and has led you to, may you bring some of His grace to whomever you meet in your travels. And don't forget, we still have to do that bike tour of Argentina. I will try to make it down over the summer and we can cruise in my Italian chick magnet :) Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know what a good friend you have been to me. Stay strong in the Lord, my friend, Chris

Name: Codrut
From: Bucharest, Romania
Date: Friday, June 07, 2002
Time: 10:02:11 AM

Comment

Incredible. Bravo! You are a role model. Would love to do the same thing like u did. God bless you

Name: T.C.
From: San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002
Time: 08:22:40 PM

Comment

HA... man you are one crazy ass, I can't belive you have your own website... it was cool to meet you man, you're really neat... goodluck hitch hiking from argentina to brasil, ill be in argentina! lates!

Name: Webster
From: SLO, CA, USA
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Time: 02:46:55 AM

Comment

its pretty cool having u as an RA. nice website by the way. good luck in everything else you do

Name: Mike Avila
From: Scarborough, Ontario , Canada
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2002
Time: 12:01:27 PM

Comment

Hi sir/madam; Your story is really awe inspiring and really hit my heart about God. I would really like to hear from you more since my partner and i are going on a driving trip down to Brazil just for the fun of it. Mike Avila P.S. i am looking forward to hearing more from you .

Name: DR. DON MORRIS
From: SHELL BEACH, CA. 93449
Date: Monday, July 29, 2002
Time: 07:54:16 PM

Comment

HI MANNY: I HEARD YOUR TALK AT ROTARY TODAY. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT WAS EXCELLENT. VERY SELDOM DO THESE OLD FOLKS GIVE A STANDING OVATION. AFTER YOUR TALK I ASKED YOU IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GIVING YOUR PRESENTATION AGAIN TO MY 130 MEMBERS OF THE RETIRED MEN'S COFFEE CABINET. WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY AT 8:30 AM AT THE MADONNA INN. YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED. FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN SET UP. I CAN MOVE AROUND ANY OF THE MEMBER TALKS TO ACCOMIDATE YOUR SCHEDULE. THANKS AGAIN FOR AN EXCELLENT PRESENTATION BEST REGARDS, DON MORRIS P.S. I LIKE YOUR WEB SITE. GIVE YOUR DAD MY COMPEMENTS. The 130 member SLO Retired Men's Coffee Cabinet have met for almost TEN years (474) consecutive weekly meetings) at the Madonna Inn on Thursday morning at 8:30 A.M. WE NOW CLAIM THE TITLE AS "THE WORLDS LARGEST WEEKLY GATHERING OF RETIRED MEN FOR COFFEE IN THE NICEST PLACE IN THE WORLD". The SLO Coffee Cabinet meets for camaraderie, fun, interesting programs and to share life experiences. All Retired Active men are welcome to attend. For more information please phone Coordinator Don Morris at 773-1672, or E-mail him at dmmorris@calpoly.edu. Coffee Cabinet Speakers Schedule AUG. 1, 2002 TO MARCH 6, 2003 DATE NAME (Discussion Leader) TOPIC(15 min. presentation &10 min. for Quest.) AUG. 1 CAL POLY HEAD FOOTBALL COACH RICH ELLERSON "THE COMING FOOTBALL SEASON" AUG. 8"The Abalone Farm" presents Brad Buckley(995—2495)"The World of the Abalone" AUG. 15 DON O'CONNOR PRESENTS Monika Phillips "Teaching English to non native speakers" AUG. 22 (LADIES DAY) President Strategic Initiatives, Chuck Anders (474-8105). "Rediscover your creative genius" AUG. 29 FBI SPECIAL AGENT MARK ARNET (934-2444) "FBI TOPICS" SEPT 5 DON O’CONNOR PRESENTS LONNA NIELSEN (544-0695) "EQUESTRIAN THERAPY" SEPT 12 Member Phil Porter presents Sheriff Sr. Dep. S. MacDonald "Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol ) SEPT. 19 HONORARY MEMBER JOE GRAHAM "LLOYD’S OF LONDON" SEPT 26 President Strategic Initiatives, Chuck Anders (474-8105) "Dynamics of individual and organization change" OCT. 3 COFFEE CABINET MEMBER RAY KENNEDY. " 12 YEARS WITH THE L.A. SHERIFFS HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM" (528-5897) OCT 10 MEMBER JIM WHEELER (489-8737) "Oldest tape recordings" OCT 17 Member Starr Jenkins "Frogman Ambush: A tribute to Pete Pederson" OCT 24 YMCA Nicole Wendel is Fitness Director present "Active Older Adults" OCT 31 (LADIES DAY) MEMBER JIM WILLS "GENEALOGY, WHO WAS YOUR FATHER?" Nov. 7 Member Norm Mayer presents Eve Vigil "SLO Botanical Gardens" Nov,14 Cal Poly Head Basketball Coach Kevin Bromley "The Coming Basketball Season" Nov. 21 Sheriff Lt. Ben Hall will talk about "being the leader of the So. County and his work in the Sheriffs Civil Division"(473-7100) Nov. 28 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DEC. 5 Member Gene Smith presents member Gordon Boles "Pearl Harbor Survivor, Remembers" Dec. 12 ADMIRAL TED ALMSTEDT "STORIES FROM A 34 YEAR NAVY CAREER" Dec. 19 Member Norm Mayer "Beer Making at home-will bring items for making home Brew" Dec. 26 CLOSED FOR XMAS (PLEASE INVITE ONE OF OUR SINGLE OR DIVORCED MEMBERS FOR A HOME COOKED MEAL DURING THIS CHRISTMAS VACATION) 2003 JAN 2 MEMBER JIM WHEELER (489-8737) "A Brief History of the Videotape Recorder". JAN 9 MEMBER STANLEY STERN (528-6557) PRESENTS "30 MINUTES OF THE MOST FAMOUS PIECES OF AMERICAN JAZZ" DUO PIANO NANCY PIVER JAN 16 MEMBER TOMMY THOMS 595-9433 PRESENTS GORDON LU who will "Discuss his book "Double Luck" a story of a childhood of hardship and poverty". Jan. 23 Open Jan. 30 Don O’Connor presents Jack Green "Wars of the future" Feb. 6 Member Jim Kiraly presents "Area Agency on Aging and three million dollars" Feb. 13 Member Tom Stuelpnagel "Learning to love the Machine Gun" FEB. 20 Member BOB RICE PRESENTS HiS SON COL. K. RICE (o-831242-5200) WHO IS THE COMMANDING OFFICER AND WILL SPEAK ON "DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE AND TERRORISM" FEB. 27 DR. HOSEN M.D. "PLASTIC SURGERY AND FACIAL REJUVENATION" March 6 MEMBER DAVE ROMARO PRESENTS ANDREA SEASTRAND "NEWS ON THE VANDENBURG SPACE AGENCY" March 13 MEMBER PROFESSOR BILL MONSON (773-3764) "RADIO COMEDY AND COMEDIANS" MARCH 20 "5 CITIES" NEWSPAPER REPORTER DON PIEPER WILL TALK ABOUT "A Lifetime of Misquoting -- Or I Can Misspell Any Name"? March 27 MEMBER DON MORRIS "SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY" AFTER THE ELECTION DEPUTY DIST.. ATTY. JOHN TRICE (237-8989) AND LEAD INVESTIGATOR LARRY HOBSON "THE KREBS TRIAL, A RETROSPECTIVE" 1) Pinch Hitters—Dave Romero "Hiking across the Grand Canyon" and he will present Andrea Seastrand Executive Vice President of Strategic Polic and External Affairs for the California Space Authority at Vandenberg. Patty Harsch (772-4146) presents "Troupe Benat Serat" RAM Jim Wheeler (Ancient Astronauts, UFOs and Ball Lightning, Mysteries of Peru, or Co-housing). PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS CLARA AND DONOVAN JOHNSON 773-1872 AND ALLEN SMITH 239-9433 AFTER JULY Guy Oats 481-2633 "President Regan’s security" JACK JONES, "ON THE TRAIL OF PRESIDENTS", ON THE TRAIL OF FORTS, POLICE ADVENTURES IN SANTA BARBARA, HOBBY DISPLAY OF THE WORLDS COINS WHICH ARE SILVER, JACK COULD ARRANGE FOR "DWIGHT GOGGINS AREA COMMANDER, CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL", JAY CONNERS ON "INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINTS ASSOC.", BOB HOLLINGSWOOD AERO SPACE INDUSTRY AND PATENTS, LT. JIM MULHALL SHERIFFS OFFICE "GUN LAWS, CONCEALED WEAPONS", "SLO COUNTY CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION. RAM Jim Wheeler presents Tom Newman (473-9400) "Multi Media producing movies", Ilona Meza (SLO Jazz Dancers and Civic Ballet) 773-1421, Glenda Wright (SLO Opera) 541-5369. JOHN AND/OR ANN DONOVAN "PLAYING BASKETBALL AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL"

Name: marc
From: boulder, co
Date: Sunday, August 04, 2002
Time: 11:03:59 PM

Comment

Manny, hey read the page...really well done. I am thinking about taking a few months off and going on a long bike trek and was curious what you thought the best about supplies to bring. Did you carry most of your food, and camping supplies, or did you find it easier to stay at hotels in central and south america. Hey if you don't mind I would also be curious to see how much your trip cost. I am planning to go for about four months, so basically I could nearly divide it in half, since I will be traveling hopefully through central america and then fly to peru to do the inca trail etc... congrats again. Marc boulder, co PS- does your record still stand? I hope so, great to hear some younger cyclists wooping some ass! Keep it up.

Name: Amancay Maahs
From: Hood River, OR USA
Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002
Time: 02:33:45 AM

Comment

¡uau! Ni se por dónde empezar... hoy, en la casa de mi papá, estaba hablando con Annelie [Schumperli] (iba al colegio con mis padres) en eso nos empieza a contar historias de tu viaje. Se me agarro la curiosidad, y te re-busque atraves de google. Ahora,después de unas 3 horas, me quedo sin palabras... lograste (y seguís apuntado hacia) mucho mas de lo que podría imaginar. Que te bandiga y siga cuidando! - amancay.com

Name: Jon P. Treder
From: San Luis Obispo
Date: Friday, August 23, 2002
Time: 01:05:27 PM

Comment

I was in attendance during your brief talk yesterday morning at he San Luis Obispo Chamber Good Morning SLO. Thank you so much for your outlook and appreciation for what have accomplished. I am older now 50 and started my life at a young age traveling to work on an Island off the coast of Vancouver Island BC, at the age of 14 1/2 and then on to drive the United States with a buddy who did stay the course, at 16 and then to Alaska at 17. Those experiences gave me the confidence to take tackel any chalange that was before me. I have lived very much as you encouraged us to, to strive for and reach for the stars and my life has been very fulfilled to date. I feel this is because did what I wanted, when I wanted it, and how I wanted it and I strived to accomplish it. You brought a tear to my eye as I realized what you had accomplished and that we do still have young people in our world who are heading out in life to explore and take these personal risks. Thank you Manny for your reassurance and incouragement. Jon P. Treder President Electricraft, Inc.

Name: mauricio diaz
From: san diego
Date: Sunday, September 08, 2002
Time: 08:15:17 PM

Comment

mirena me dijo lo que hiciste y me intereso mucho. muchisisisissmas felicidads y sigue a tus suenos campeon mauricio y mirena

Name: charlie
From: Korea
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time: 10:35:28 AM

Comment

Hi I am planning on riding, Argentina to LA, would you have any advice on what rated sleeping bag is necessary thanks and cheers

Name:
From:
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002
Time: 01:05:24 AM

Comment

hello you came to my shcool on friday

Name:
From:
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002
Time: 01:09:12 AM

Comment

i enjoyed you coming to my school and talking about your trip

Name:
From:
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002
Time: 01:11:51 AM

Comment

the last two messages were from me i go to school at casa di mir

Name: Aaron Shuler
From: San Jose, CA USA
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002
Time: 10:29:46 PM

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Dear Emmanuel, what was life like on your trip?What things did you need? What did you do when you got lonely? I'd like to do something like you did.

Name: Aaron Shuler
From: San Jose, CA USA
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002
Time: 10:38:21 PM

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I wrote the last message I come from Casa di Mir.

Name: Tim Gibson
From: Chapel Hill, NC USA
Date: Thursday, January 02, 2003
Time: 03:34:03 PM

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Emmanuel: Le estaba echando un vistazo a tu sitio, es muy impresionante pero es una lastima que decidieras pasar por Argentina surena en vez de recorrer la Carretera Austral en Chile. En enero de 2001 anduve por dicho camino en mountain bike (Cochrane-Puerto Montt, 16 dias) y te puedo garantizar que habria sido la cumbre de tu viaje. Dado que eres de ascendencia argentina puedo entender por que querias recorrer la pampa, pero no hay paisaje en el mundo que iguale la Patagonia chilena, ni siquiera en Alaska (conozco por alli tambien). Soy norteamericano de 23 anos, actualmente trabajando en un instituto de investigacion, pero quiero irme de aqui cuanto antes - tengo planificado viajar en bici desde Cape Town, South Africa hasta Nairobi, Kenya hacia fines de 2003, y despues mudarme a Chile. Estoy pensando en dedicarme a escribir un libro sobre los mejores tours en bici de cada continente, en ingles y quizas en espanol tambien si existe un mercado para eso en espanol. Quizas te tenga alguna pregunta antes de partir para Africa. Por mientras, suerte con tus estudios, que sigas encontrando como ganarte la vida sin entrar al mundo de los trabajadores y que llegues algun dia a la Carretera Austral. Saludos, Tim Gibson Chapel Hill, NC

Name: Frank Broderick
From: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2003
Time: 05:01:50 AM

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Gracias, mi amigo! Your trip has been so inspiring. I am 47 and would love to do this trip. A dream is to circumnavigate Australia by bike ... all things are possible with determination and God! Perhaps the most beautiful thing in your memoirs is your relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is wonderful reading about your faith and your witness for God. Thank you so much for allowing others to share a mile or two in your moccasins. I found your website while surfing for info on the PanAm Hwy. Go for it brother. I expect to see your next adventure crossing from Alaska via the Aleutians, across Siberia and up to the top of the world in Norway, then down to the tip of Espana, across to Morocco, then down through Africa to Cape Town. Has anyone ever done it? I believe you may be the one to do it. Give it a go! You are such an inspiration, makes me want to spend much more time on my bike. Frank (Your adopted brother in Christ) ... who is also a born-again biker in a small way. My max trip so far was 120km in 6 hours ... mostly flat terrain, in a year of 5000 km, a few years ago, but I am back on the bike again and ready to DO IT!!!!! I look forward to reading your book.

Name: LaToya
From: san juan, puerto rico
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Time: 11:46:11 AM

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hola! tu es muy genio! yo quiero ir a alaska! pero yo no tengo moneda. adios emmanuel!

Name: alex adam
From: portsmouth,ohio usa
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2003
Time: 08:40:14 AM

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HI my name is adam and my friend alex. Is it hard to travel that far? well we have to leave bye

Name: B.G. Collier
From: SLO, CA
Date: Friday, March 07, 2003
Time: 09:40:41 AM

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Enjoyed your program at the SLOBC last night. Keep working hard on the book. Love the web site.

Name: Emilio Ghergo
From: Cambria, CA USA
Date: Friday, March 07, 2003
Time: 06:39:38 PM

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Hola Emmanuel, Ayer escuché tu presentación en SLOBC y después tuvimos oportunidad de conversar un poco. Lo que has hecho es admirable y ejemplar. Te felicito. Si algún día tenés ganas podés venirte por Cambria y salimos a andar en bicileta y/o charlamos un rato. Mi teléfono es 927-7544. Buena suerte, Emilio

Name: Cal
From: St. Albert, Alberta
Date: Sunday, March 09, 2003
Time: 12:51:40 AM

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Your story is an inspiration; your experince is an inspiration; you are an inspiration. Continue to live in the light of your God, and complete your life's journey as you completed this one.

Name: Adrian Bobbitt
From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Date: Friday, April 18, 2003
Time: 02:44:59 AM

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Emmanuel, What an amazing story! As a former bicycle racer myself, I know first hand the physical demands you endured to acheive such a goal. As a brother in Christ, I am inspired by your spirit and sense of adventure. I would be honored to meet you someday. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone, 602-909-3309. In Christ, Adrian

Name: Adrián
From: Bs. As.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2003
Time: 12:23:20 AM

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Emmanuel, te escuché en la radio, desde ya te felicito por ser tan desidido. Yo siempre quise hacer algun viaje asi, soy muy amigo de la bici, y me das inspiración a hacer algo similar. Un gran abrazo desde Palermo Viejo. Chau.

Name: Victoria
From: Tandil, BA, Argentina
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2003
Time: 06:39:24 PM

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Emmanuel: También te escuché ayer en la radio. Es una alegría que por fin alguien no le haya hecho caso a la CNN y se haya animado a conocer esta parte tan hermosa del mundo, sin miedo. Victoria

Name: gabriela schinca
From: llavallol-bs.as.argentina
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2003
Time: 07:42:02 PM

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Querido Emanuel:Ayer te escuche por la radio,y,fue una alegria enorme cuando escuche tu apellido.En ese momento puse mas atencion,pero desde que Luisa Delfino dijo tu nombre estaba casi segura de quien podias ser,luego cuando avanzo la charla,lo confirme.Sos hijo de alguien del que recibi muchas bendiciones cuando estuvo en la Iglesia de Adrogue.¿Que te voy a decir yo de tu papa que vos no sepas?Bueno,queria hacerme presente con este mensaje aunque no me conozcas.Que DIOS te siga bendiciendo!

Name: Norberto
From: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2003
Time: 10:22:27 PM

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Emmanuel: te escuché por radio Continental. Por favor, dame un mai al cual escribirte. Norbeto.

Name: soledad
From: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Monday, May 12, 2003
Time: 06:14:58 PM

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Hi emanuel: Hola!!!como estas???, te escuche el sabado en el programa "te escucho", yo hacia como seis meses que no lo escuchaba, justo prendi la radio y estabas vos, espero que este mail te llegue, ya que me gustaria conversar con vos por este medio...te felicito por el viaje que hiciste en bici....hay que tener muchas ganas, y veo que fue tu caso y con eso lo lograste, con eso y con voluntad tambien...de paso te cuento que yo estoy estudiando traductorado de ingles aca en Buenos Aires, lugar en donde vivo....y me gustaria si queres que nos escribamos en ingles..si queres. Realmente me encantaria. Te voy dejando, te cuento que me gusto la pagina, aunque te soy sincera, no la vi toda por que me falta tiempo. Solo te pido que me avises si te llego...y disculpa mi insistencia. Good Bye. Soledad

Name: Jordan
From: Zion, Illinois, United States
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:43:53 PM

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Emmanuel was it hard to do this. What kind of probleams did you have . Did you eat something or did you stop for a minuet.What was the hardest thing that happend. Emmanuel please right back by jordan.Have a nice day thank you.

Name: Latonya Gibson
From: Zion,IL,United States
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:47:07 PM

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Why did you travel that far .On your way where did you sleep at night.What things did you bring with you.Did you miss your family and would you ever travel that far again

Name: Chris
From: Zion, IL, United States
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:48:27 PM

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I just whant to know how you got this idea what was your promble whant did you eat why did you whant to set a woud recerd

Name: Darius Mull
From: Zion, IL United States
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:50:58 PM

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Where do you live what your mom name andwhat is your fathers name what school did you go to what was your teachers name how old are you where do youn work.

Name: Jameela Syse
From: Zion
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:54:50 PM

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Dear Emmanuel My name is Jameela and I go to East school in Zion.What did you eat?What did you drink?How did you live? do you like girls? If you want to write back write with pencil and paper

Name: Stephanie Chambers
From: Zion,IL,USA
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 01:55:43 PM

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Dear Emmanuel, I am Stephanie Chambers. I am in the third grade. We just learned about you in social studies. How come your partner went home after the third day? I realy feel sorry that you had to do it by yourself.Well I have to go. Plese write me back. From, Stephanie Chambers

Name: Lizbeth Guajardo
From: Zion,IL USA
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Time: 02:02:27 PM

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Dear,Emmanuel my name is Lizbeth Guajardo.I realy feel very sorry for you because you got hit by a bus. From,Lizbeth

Name: Anthony Fournier
From: Québec, Canada
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2003
Time: 12:51:47 AM

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I just finished to read your trip report. I think you helped me in my life. You show that anybody can do anything. I hope that your book will be available soon in Canada!

Name: Amber
From:
Date: Friday, May 30, 2003
Time: 05:22:12 PM

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Wow! Nice going. Must ave been a long trip.

Name: Cathy
From: Sacramento,CA, U.S.A.
Date: Friday, May 30, 2003
Time: 05:22:23 PM

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This is so cool what you are doing, I would get tired after 1 mile. I can't believe it! Sincerely, Cathy

Name: Stefanie Klenner
From: USA CA Sacramento
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2003
Time: 10:12:54 PM

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Hey Emmanuel, this is Stefanie Klenner. I just read some of the Thoughts of Love and Cathy, one of the latest writers is in my class (long story, I just know). I remember when you were on your trip how we were always praying for you . Also my little sister Laurie Anne, you should have seen the way she would pray! For only being a 3 year old, she came up with some pretty good prayers. She would pray every night for you. Also when Karin and I were younger, you told us that you would grow out your hair untill you were 70 without cutting it. Yeah right! Anyway . . . You did a great job!(with God's help ofcourse) Sincerely, Stef

Name: jimbo somerby
From: los alamitos ca usa
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2003
Time: 12:18:24 AM

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hay emmanuel i think im gonna do that ride to i met you today 6th period at the asembly i am seriously thinking about taking next year off and doing the ride i think it would be realy fun please email me back *jimbo*

Name: Elsie Gentinetta
From: Sonora, California, USA
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Time: 04:14:35 PM

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Mentre pedalavi attraverso le Americhe, qualcuno ci ha deto: "Al tuo figlio li hanno dato ali e radici." È stato una meraviglia vederti nel trascorere della tua vita volare alto e più alto e approfondire le tue radici nella parola di Dio. Il Signore ti benedica e ti protega anche nel tuo tempo in Italia. Non dimenticare mai, che la tua mamma ti ha tenuto un po di tempo per mano, però il tuo cuore lo tendrà per sempre. Con tutto il mio amore, mami

Name: Dan Malmgren
From: Estes Park, CO
Date: Friday, October 17, 2003
Time: 04:19:34 PM

Comment

Great site, story, but unfortunately your record will not stand for much longer!

Name: Stefanie Klenner
From: You know where I live
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2003
Time: 06:00:39 PM

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Hey Emmanuel! It's me again! We got the World Records book for 03 and, well, let's just say I don't know anybody but you who has broken a world record. You're famous! So what'll the next record-breaking thing you'll do. How much spaghetti do you think you can eat? Well good job (again) hope you're feeling okay. Stef K.

Name: Ma. Theresa Marra
From: Manaoag,Pangasinan,Philippines
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Time: 02:39:43 AM

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There were moments in my life when I feel so low and weak,I thought I have tried so hard, Yet my effort seems not to make any difference at all...There were time that I wanted to give up..But then should I?

Name: Marissa
From: San Jose, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Time: 11:07:51 AM

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Emmanuel.. you are truley an inspiration. I could never do such a thing like that. you have so much determination and i respect you for that. Congratulations on your new record in the guiness book of world record.

Name: Joe
From: Somewhere Your Not
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Time: 11:13:30 AM

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Hey..I am just wondering why you would waste your time to ride a bike so far! Your muy loco man. What an accomplishment! Adios

Name: Danielle
From: Connecticut
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Time: 11:13:39 AM

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Emmanuel when I read your story it was hard to believe and you are truly and inspiration to me and all of my classmates. Congratulations.

Name: Morgan
From: USA
Date: Friday, March 26, 2004
Time: 09:30:33 AM

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I positivivly think it is amazing that you,Emmanuel wrode the Panamerican Road. That is really cool. We are studying about the Panamerican Road in Soial Studies and now we are in Computer class at this site Thancks for the laerinng activity!

Name: catie
From: usa
Date: Friday, March 26, 2004
Time: 09:33:18 AM

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Hi Emmanuel I think that was very cool what you did. I would never could of did that. Werent u you tierd? How could you of done that but how long did it take you and did you stop anyti me you were riding?

Name: lace williams
From: usa
Date: Friday, March 26, 2004
Time: 09:34:41 AM

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I think it is great that you ran the lonest road and you would not belive what were studying we are learning about panamerican is awesome. I think you are cool so i got to go bye remeber you are god's child.

Name: christopher
From: Rosedale Indiana united states of America
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Time: 12:01:43 PM

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Well i think that the men that do this are very thoughtful for doing what they done to show America what they can be doing not just siting at home eating chips soda or even going out and geting drunk and then geting arestade for doing something bad instead of doing things that they shouldnt be doing or they be doing thangs to inspire America for they can get and do something like picking up litter that some one else through down so what if you did not throughr down so pick it up and lind a little hand instead like fighting cancer got to go now bye chris snellgrose

Name: Evy Klenner
From: Sacramento, CA, USA
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2004
Time: 09:28:13 PM

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Hola Emmanuel! Even though you already know this I just wanted to say that you are quite an inspiration. And I think that it is really cool that you are sharing your story with high schools and the like. Even though sometimes the kids might not appear to be listening, they really are...because you can't stop the word of God and the desire to know Him from spreading like wildfire when the people are hungry. So, I thank God for what He is doing in your life and I pray that He continues to bless you in your studies. Have a great day! Evy

Name: Joey
From: mcheny ill usa
Date: Friday, July 02, 2004
Time: 06:25:09 PM

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i think u did a great job at tell ing the mcheny middle school about ur great advtured i am the kid with the the red shert on u were talking to alex he is my friend i got ur aotograght lasted. hope u have a great time at iltly from ur pal Joey

Name: dennis
From: mchenry il america
Date: Friday, July 09, 2004
Time: 11:23:48 AM

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yo whats up your cool

Name: Dennis Bellino
From: mchenry il america
Date: Friday, July 09, 2004
Time: 11:27:48 AM

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you are cool 4;20 rocks

Name: Dorothy
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2004
Time: 12:07:03 PM

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I found you through Ramon's Letmestayforaday. I like adventurous young people and I shall enjoy looking at your pictures and the site for quite some time. Have a wonderful life! Best wishes from a one-time adventurer, now an octogenarian with marvelous memories.

Name: Joni A Bonifacio
From: Abesamis store Allen ave. Cabalogan Samar 6700 Philippines
Date: Friday, October 01, 2004
Time: 05:50:55 AM

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WHAT A GREAT ADVENTURE !!! I REALLY PROUD OF YOU MY FRIEND. YOUR MY IDOL.IM A SOLO BIKER HERE IN THE PHILIPPINE I ALREADY BIKE THE WHOLE ISLAND. HAVE NOT TRY TO OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY. HOPE TO MET YOU ON THE ROAD. MORE POWER!.. "MABUHAY EMMANUEL" YOUR FANS: JONI A. BONIFACIO TREXPLORE SAMAR PHILIPPINES

Name: antonio
From: firenzeITALIA
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2004
Time: 05:53:20 AM

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Ciao EMMANUEL non SO'se TI ricordi.... ciSIAMO conosciuti A firenze IN una PIAZZA grandissima. forse NON ti RICORDI diME, ma SICURO ti RICORDI di DUE ragazze SPAGNOLE che CERCAVANO posto PER dormire (si DOVEVANO meritare IL cuscino....). ti HO scritto PERCHE'quando MI hai RACCONTATO 
la TUA storia STENDAVO a CREDERCI, ma QUANDO ho VISTO le FOTO sulSITO mi SONO detto: " CAZZO quel RAGAZZO è UN grande, e IO ho AVUTO la FORTUNA di CONOSCERLO & quot;. SALUTI dall'ITALIA, e TI auguro BUONA fortuna. CIAO

Name:
From:
Date: Friday, November 12, 2004
Time: 03:05:25 PM

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"Cycling is like church -- many attend, but few understand."

Name: Nicholas aka Nicky
From: Washington, DC
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2005
Time: 11:01:40 AM

Comment

Wow What a great story, I was very impress with anything, from you story, the distance you had to travel and all the those picture.

Name: jan rastlaus
From: Norway
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2005
Time: 06:13:19 AM

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"Shoot for the stars, and get them" I think i have to find my own stars and go.... nice site

Name: gwen
From: lima,ohio,usa
Date: Friday, March 04, 2005
Time: 11:12:20 AM

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I really enjoyed reading of all you do and did.I thought that what you said about believing in god all things are possible.It was very empresive that you could ride all that way.I thought it was loving and caring of your parents to support you and encourage you to follow your dreams.

Name: amity
From: lima ohio usa
Date: Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Time: 12:59:01 PM

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i really enjoy what you did.How you followed your dreams. And i also believe others can follow theres. So never give up on dreams that can come true.

Name: Kel
From: St.Clair,Michigan,U.S.
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Time: 04:23:22 PM

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Dear Emmanuael, Its easter and pretty soon you are going to come to my school and make a speech. You are coming on April 4th. You will stay at my teachers house. I can't wait to hear from you.

Name: Elaine Eure Henderson
From: Atlanta, TEXAS, USA
Date: Saturday, April 02, 2005
Time: 12:32:25 PM

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Dear Emmanuel, For anyone herding animals, horses, buggies or biking, we now have some wonderful paved back roads where the ancient Caddos had mounds. This is a special place on the earth, where Pleiades is overhead in February for the Ancient Indian Feast of the Big Moon. It doesn't get cold here. Llamas and giant tapirs now extinct were here when the French rediscovered the place in April of 1717!!!The depictions of Compte Buffoon were accurate! The Indians said, and how they translated is beyond me, referring to Pleiades, "They say they are people up there, but you can't convince me!" I am looking for Kevin Reem.

Name: Eva
From: St.Clair, Michigan,United States
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 10:30:57 AM

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That was so cool how you went all that way! I wish i could do that but i dont have the guts. Well i just wanted to tell you how brave you were ecpesscially by yourself when your friend left.

Name: Winafred
From: Detroit, MI, USA
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 10:34:36 AM

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I think what yoou did was great and I feel bad that other guy the guy beat the recird. He mine as well hung on to the van and let it drang him. Also, I think you should do it again with the goal to beat the world record. Though I think your intentions were good I don't think you should write a book. It may be good. But you see all these pointless books of people's acc. and they mean nothing. But write it if you want to inspire and what not. Have a great day and a wonderful time with your family.

Name: terra
From: orlando,fl,usa
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 10:35:11 AM

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i thought it was very cool that you rode that far and beat the world recordj. when i am older around 20 i want to ride like you did but i don't think i will try for the record though. i hope you have a great day! bye

Name: Chelsea
From: St.Clair, MI United States
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 10:35:38 AM

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I think that it was really cool how you actually set the record! I probably never would have been able to do it, I probably would have ended up like your friend if I had tried in the first place.Although, now that I know that it is possible and that it can be done, I might consider trying something liek that when I am older. Thankyou for sharing that story with our school.

Name: Chelsea Lilly
From: Anlgonic
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 10:36:21 AM

Comment

Thank u for coming to our skool. that must took hard work.

Name: Dannie
From: St. Clair, MI, USA
Date: Monday, April 04, 2005
Time: 03:47:26 PM

Comment

You visited St. Clair Middle School on 4/4/05, and I wanted to thank you from the student body as a whole for your inspiring words. We thought that you must have had some hard times through this trip, and I was perspiring just listening to you, thinking of all the hard work it would be to climb the Andes. Great Job!

Name: Jeremy
From: Illinois
Date: Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Time: 07:59:05 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, You should try to bike fom California to Alaska. From, Jeremy

Name: Megan Cooper
From: Camarillo, CA, USA
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 07:34:12 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, I was at the 2005 RYLA conference and I was amazed at your inspiring story. I took the opportunity on this super-cool website to tell you some things I really enjoyed: 1) the way you did not let other people affect your goal, 2) the magnitude of your dreams, and 3) the portion of your story when you were camping with a man who said "shoot for the stars, land on the moon.", when you created the saying "Aim for the stars, take a rest stop at the moon, or two moons, but keep aiming for the stars and you will reach them." Megan C.

Name: Raquel Jacquez
From: Bakersfield, CA USA
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 10:21:44 PM

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Dear Emmanuel, I just wanted to say that you inspired me so much to follow my dreams and never give up. It is so amazing to hear your story. It was so much fun to have you at RYLA 2005 and hear your thoughts. You are such a cool guy and are truly proof that anyone can reach the impossible when they want it bad enough. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. -Raquel

Name: Ruby Campos
From: Oxnard, CA, USA
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 10:47:39 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, I was at the 2005 RYLA camp that you also attended this weekend. I wanted to let you know that your speech was truly inspirational. You showed us all that if we want something bad enough, we should never give up. It's fine to take a rest, but never give up. My friends and I plan on backpacking through Europe, and of course our parents think that we're insane. We're "too young" and "don't really know what we want". Now, I'll tell them that it's been a dream of mine to take that trip, and that I will achieve my dream. You are a great speaker and I was so thankful for being able to be there to hear you speak. You're a funny guy too...can't forget to mention that. Take care of yourself and keep on doing what you're doing. -- Ruby

Name: Katie
From: Bakersfield,CA, Kern
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Time: 11:03:19 AM

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Emmanuel, I recently attended the 2005 RYLA camp and was truely inspired by your story. I really thoughtit was really neat that you stuck around for the weekend, it was so much fun. I think i'll forgive you for being "involved" in the 2a.m. prank...Thank you so much for coming to the RYLA camp, I'm so glad i had the opportunuty to hear your speech. Take care, and keep telling jokes!

Name: Sarah Haag
From: Thousand Oaks, CA,USA
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Time: 12:38:20 AM

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hey emmanuel i also went to the ryla camp and i am just "jaw dropped" at the many things you are doing and have done. You have helped me realize that i have a goal and no matter if i have to stop at the moon for a while i will get there. i thank you so much and keep doing what you are doing xoxox -sarah =)

Name: Guillermo
From: Lima, Perú
Date: Friday, April 15, 2005
Time: 11:02:10 PM

Comment

Hola emmanuel, hoy estuve con Don Jacinto Astiazarán y estando en las ruinas de Pachacamac estabamos viendo la panamericana y Don Jacinto se acordo de ti y me contó de tu larga travesia, me parecio recontra interesante asi que me dio tu pagina y me dijo que si te escribia te cuente donde estuvimos y que el siempre se acuerda de ti y que en este momento exactamente a las 10:00 de la noche esta viajando para Mexico y esta noche a las 12:30 o 1:30 creo de la mañana estara en su casa. Me despido mi correo es guille_memo99@hotmail.com cualquier cosa me escribes o yo en cualqier momento me comunico contigo. Chau

Name: Elaine Eure Henderson
From: Miramar, PUNT, Costa RIca
Date: Monday, April 18, 2005
Time: 08:43:56 PM

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Dear Emmanuel, I also live in Atlanta, Texas--it's the largest Atlanta outside of the metro one in Georgia! I used to help bicyclists riding through Costa RIca, every chance I could, helping them get reorganized and dried out! Right now, it's the dry season, but I will never forget the two girls in the little white car after Hurricane Mitch, who were driving from Argentina to Alaska, and all roads were gone. They turned around in my driveway, and I waited for them to come talk, but they drove away with the saddest look I ever saw in their eyes! More later. Lance is going to have one last try at the Tour D'France, learned today, April 18, 2005 on CNN! Say hello to everyone in California, Burbank, too!

Name: David
From: Peru-Lima
Date: Monday, May 16, 2005
Time: 11:47:28 PM

Comment

Animos Emmanuel! Demuestra lo que eres! Manten esa fuerza de voluntad! y si te caes, levantate que hay mucho camino por recorrer!

Name: James Turuba
From: Canada
Date: Friday, July 01, 2005
Time: 02:41:41 AM

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I have a big wish... more like an obsession about the pan american highway. I have a dream of doing it whether by car or bike. How was the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia? I hope they open the road soon because that's one thing that I'm thinking about before doign it is how I'll get through the jungle gap. I have big hopes for the completion of the pan american highway. How did you feel at first about doign it and how did you find it? Write me about what you think.

Name: Lily
From: Lake Oswego, OR USA
Date: Thursday, July 14, 2005
Time: 02:11:47 PM

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Hey Emmanuel! Remember me? Its Lily part of the Darby clan from backroads! haha! I just wanted to tell you that I think its really amazing what you did! I can believed you biked that far! And I thought 20 miles a day was hard...wow! Thanks so much for making our vacation so much fun and i will never forget the little alpines song...haha have a good rest of the year and have fun in Italy! ~Lily Darby

Name: Donna Stevenson
From: Angels Camp CA USA
Date: Monday, August 01, 2005
Time: 03:07:02 PM

Comment

Hi Emmanuel, I would love to have you come speak at our Rotary meeting on Students of the Month Day. Please contact me!

Name: Michal
From: United States
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2005
Time: 07:37:12 AM

Comment

Your pictures and trips are outstanding! I used to bike solo in Italy but I never made it more than 3-4 days consecutively. Good Job!

Name: Chris Hart
From: All Over the Place!
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005
Time: 07:22:06 AM

Comment

A truly amazing character. He made sure I was OK when I was dropped off in the middle of nowhere near Florence, Italy and could not have been more friendly. He didn't even really talk about how amazing his accomplishments were! What a truly great guy! Chris www.travel-jounrnal.org

Name: servesh deswal
From: san luis obispo, CA USA
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005
Time: 11:00:59 PM

Comment

Hey immanuel, this is servesh. I was a resident when you were an RA at Sierra Madre. You were a kewl RA btw. well, how are you? graduate yet? Anyways, i recently got a roadbike and discovered the joy of riding. well write back if you get a chance. Cheerio, Servesh

Name: Frank Johnson
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Time: 04:47:13 AM

Comment

Good Service

Name: Brian
From: Chicago IL USA
Date: Friday, January 27, 2006
Time: 09:16:51 PM

Comment

I just found your site and I could not stop reading your reports. Your story is amazing and I love your spirit. I've done some short tours here around the midwest and hope to keep going. Best wishes!! - Hope to see your book when it comes out!

Name: VBernauer
From: Indianapolis, IN USA
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Time: 01:53:32 PM

Comment

Hi Manny! We are a 4th grade class at a Catholic grade School in Indianapolis. We saw your article in Social Studies Weekly in Ms Glenn's class.Then, we went to Mrs. Bernauer's class and explored your website. We wanted to write to you and congratulate you! You are an inspiration to all of us! You Rock! We all think your accomplishment was so amazing. All of us put together could not imagine accomplishing your record!Take care and God Bless! OLL 4th Graders

Name: Elsie Gentinetta
From: Sonora, CA. USA
Date: Thursday, March 09, 2006
Time: 12:52:42 PM

Comment

Querido Emmanuel,

hace 6 años, llegabas pedaleando a Bahia Lapataia. Muchos kilometros mas recorriste en estos 6 años y todos y cada uno de ellos nos hacen sentir orgullosos de vos.

Dios continue guiandote siempre en este maravilloso viaje de tu vida.

Un beso, 
mami

Dear Emmanuel,

6 years ago, you were pedaling up to Bahia Lapataia. You have traveled many more miles over these past 6 years, and each and all of them make us proud of you.

May God continue guiding you on this marvelous voyage of your life,

love, 
mami

Caro Emmanuel,

Sei anni fa, pedalando arrivasti al traguardo a Bahia Lapataia. In questi sei anni passati ne hai fatto altri tanti di chilometri e ogni uno di questi ci riempiono d'orgoglio.

Dio continui a farti di guida in questo meraviglioso viaggio, che è la tua vita.

Un bacione 
mami

Name: carlos madalosso
From: curitiba - parana - brasil
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Time: 08:52:54 AM

Comment

Cartas para editoras hi, my name is carlos. i am from brazil. last february i did a bike trip from san francisco to san diego and i really loved it. now i am thinking about 2 different trips: one is crossing usa from coast to coast and the other one is about ridding down from tijuana (mexico) to south america (argentina or brasil). i am looking for guides down here but i just can t find them. so, my question is: where can I find guides that will show me these two routes i want? ridding on california coast I used the US Cycling West Coast (lonely planet), which gave me a boarder-to-boarder route. thats what I need, the routes that will show me coast-to-coast or a route straight from USA to south america. hope my english was clear and you can help me with any tip. thanks for now carlos madalosso - brazil

Name: Rachel
From: SLO CA
Date: Sunday, April 02, 2006
Time: 10:46:18 PM

Comment

Thank you so much for speaking at RYLA. I cant believe that you went through with the biking even after you got hit and your hardships. I respect you so much and your speach has made a big impact on my life. thank you so much. sincerely Rachel

Name: vanessa
From: Santa Paula, CA USA
Date: Monday, April 03, 2006
Time: 05:47:17 PM

Comment

YOU rock! i heard your inspirational speech at RYLA Camp in Ojai, California-- and you were awesome. ♥

Name: Tom Wahl
From: Sunny Isles Beach, FL USA
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Time: 01:41:57 PM

Comment

I have just run across your WEB page describing your trip by bicycle along the entire Pan American Highway. Being familiar with the South American portion of the trip I marvel at your accomplishment and would like to buy your book if it has been completed. My interest derives from my own attempt to drive the South American part of the trip, from La Guaira, Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. This was in 1948, when I was fresh out of university (I am now 82). I drove a 1948 Ford convertible (a poor choice considering some of the roads I encountered and some of the streams I had to cross; maybe a bike would have made more sense but even then I would not have had the strength or patience to carry on by bicycle. As it was, I gave up the trip after I arrived in Lima, where I ended up staying for 20 years. My adventure cannot compare with yours, so I would like to get your book. Please advise. Tom Wahl

Name: Taylor S.
From: Stockton ,Illinois, usa
Date: Thursday, April 06, 2006
Time: 05:35:24 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel, I think you were brave. My class read about you in Social Studies. We read that you road a bike on the longest road in the world! And over a 9 month period! You proved it could be done. I think it's something to remember. Taylor

Name: Manohar Kollabattula
From: AP, INDIA
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 02:12:03 AM

Comment

Hi, I do not know about this site. I am testing the site

Name: Arvind Parakkot
From: Hyderabad, India
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 08:14:35 AM

Comment

Keep going Immanuel !

Name: kent reisenauer
From: bismarck, nd burleigh
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 09:50:01 PM

Comment

I have learned that their is a fine line between love and the hope for love. One sees themself wishing so hard for love that they imagine it as being so. True love as as simple as it can be. When you are in you darkest hour you will realize things that you normally wouldn't you will see the past pass before you and you realize the mistakes that you made and the times that you have shared with someone. But you will often wish that there was somebody to help lift you up and that is true love because even during hard times they are the one that you prayed for. love isn't necessarily the having the life with someone you match with. it can also be knowing that you lost the chance to be with somebody who gave you hope,saw things in you that you didn't believe was there. Love can be only a dream and it can also be a dream come true. The choice that you have to make is do you want your dreams come true or do you want them left a dream

Name: Sandra Ambrosio
From: Mandoza,Argentina
Date: Friday, May 05, 2006
Time: 11:23:14 PM

Comment

hola Emanuel !!quisiera hacerte algunas preguntas sobre tu viaje es posible te comuniques a mi e-mail.Muchas Gracias

Name: Sandra Ambrosio
From: Mandoza,Argentina
Date: Friday, May 05, 2006
Time: 11:23:47 PM

Comment

hola Emanuel !!quisiera hacerte algunas preguntas sobre tu viaje es posible te comuniques a mi e-mail.Muchas Gracias

Name: Chelsea
From: Chico, CA
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006
Time: 04:46:59 AM

Comment

HiEmmanuel, I finally took a look at your site and I love it! My boyfriend Matt is really amazed and was excited to hear about your trip. I have our Argentina pictures framed in my room and have told stories about our adventures together. I miss you and think you should give me a call sometime soon. Guess what, I'm Graduating! Love you!

Name: Alejo
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, May 14, 2006
Time: 11:50:47 PM

Comment

Sin palabras por tu logro.

Name: grace indac
From: pasay/philippines
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2006
Time: 11:58:54 PM

Comment

hi as i have seen your website i got a crush on you.LOL just kidding i got inspired by what you are doing....bieng a good brother and as an adventourous man you other places and thats my wish but i dont have strength to do that but look youre really graet you can do anything just to satisfy youre self as what you want.have a great day ahead ang godbless

Name: Mike
From: London UK
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Time: 09:14:45 AM

Comment

I think your trip was a great example of what you can do if you believe. I am thinking of touring south america with a friend, mainly by bike, but perhaps some by bus. Can you make any recomendations, travel gear, weight, camping equipment, I saw you had a trailer for your bike in one picture,how much did you spend in South America and what were the hardest parts. Any help you can give would be apreciated. I am also looking forward to seeing all the pictures as well. Regards Mike

Name: Peter Jones
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Time: 04:33:52 AM

Comment

Name: Rev. Hans Myors
From: Americus, GA, USA
Date: Friday, July 07, 2006
Time: 06:14:10 PM

Comment

Hi Manny, Just wanted to see how you are doing. We lost contact for a while. I see that you are back in the USA in CA. Still remember the night I spent with you in your dorm room and going out with some of your friends to the downtown festival. I'm doing fine. I'm writing to you from Algona, IA (about 80 miles SW of Minneapolis, MN). I left Americus, GA on March 27th of this year to start my 14th missionary bike tour of the USA. I've covered almost 4000 miles so far this year. Haven't had the chance to speak at very many churches this year like I did last year. I will be speaking at the Assembly of G-D church in Algona this Sunday to two Sunday school classes and during the morning service. The miles keep adding up. I'm just 43 miles shy of passing 158,000 miles. Pretty good for somebody who turned 50 back on June 15th. Don't be shy in writing to me. I want to not lost contact with you. I'm contacting you this way since my email message to you bounced back to me undeliverable. As you can see, I've got a new email address and I was able to move my website to another server and I've got my own domain name now. Take care Manny, Your cycling friend, Rev. Hans

Name: Luke Carter
From: Eastman, GA USA
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2006
Time: 10:09:42 AM

Comment

This is an amazing journey you had! I am especially glad to read that you are a Christian and that you were prepared in Colombia with the only weapon that matters, the Bible! I loved that part! I hiked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia in 2003 and I had a lot of the type of experiences you had on your trip. I am in the process of planning a 1-2 year bike trip from the US to Africa and possibly the Middle East. Let me know if you're interested in joining me part of the way. I am a strong Christian and I want to use the trip as a mission trip. I'm 21 right now and I want to continue to see the world before I get tied down, 6 continents so far, only one more to go. I look forward to hearing from you. Forever His, Luke Carter

Name: Manuel Moran
From: Urdampilleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date: Saturday, August 05, 2006
Time: 01:39:31 PM

Comment

Hola Emanuel, yo soy de argentina, pero estoy en EEUU por un año, en Oakland California, y el finde semana pasado me encontre en Santa Cruz con dos chicos jugando al futbol que eran de argentina, y fuimos con sus familias a tomar mates, y resultaron ser tus viejos, y tios. Me contaronb de tu viaje y del sitio web, y aprovecho para felicitarte, por haber logrado semejante viaje. Exitos. MANU

Name: bo banister
From: athens,ga usa
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Time: 05:22:28 PM

Comment

note re rita.was she rita hill or torlen? A formerfriend.thanks.

Name: bo banister
From: athens,ga usa
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Time: 05:23:14 PM

Comment

note re rita.was she rita hill or torlen? A formerfriend.thanks.

Name: kunal
From: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date: Monday, September 25, 2006
Time: 04:11:10 AM

Comment

I need love letters

Name: Jim Dobson
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Time: 02:06:10 AM

Comment

Name: Maryanna Davis and Alex Barrows
From: Twain Harte, CA, USA
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Time: 04:24:48 PM

Comment

Thank You so much for coming to Summerville high and talking to us. You are such an inspiration and have inspired us to make our own trip similar to yours. But that will be in like two years. We really enjoyed your presentation. We hope you will come back in the near future. Thank you again for inspiring us.

Name: Mollie Brown
From: Groveland CA USA
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
Time: 03:03:12 PM

Comment

Hi. As you can already see, my name is Mollie Brown. I am a junior and I attend summerville High School. I was at the assembly you did on november 14, 2006. I thought it was wonderful. I could truly see your passion to follow your dreams. you inspired me to make a difference in this world. I thought that it was wonderful , the trip that you made. i believe too that anything you do in life needs to be accomplished with God in your life. That's the only way that you can get through everything in life. All the trials and temptation. I admire your love for God and how you weren't afraid to say something about God infront of everyone at our school. So many people are araid to say anything about God. But how are people going to know about him if you don't say anything. I am glad that you have this website and keep encouraging people to follow their dreams. I think your wonderful.

Name: Jim Dobson
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Monday, November 20, 2006
Time: 05:12:47 AM

Comment

cool site

Name: azmat
From: lucknw
Date: Monday, November 27, 2006
Time: 07:47:38 AM

Comment

ss

Name: amor
From:
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2006
Time: 12:12:55 AM

Comment

Name: Jim Dobson
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Time: 01:19:42 AM

Comment

I liked your site.

Name: Tim Shey
From: Wyoming, U.S.A.
Date: Monday, January 29, 2007
Time: 02:14:11 PM

Comment

Dear Emmanuel: You have an excellent website that glorifies God. That was quite a trip you took from northern Alaska all the way south to the tip of South America. I am sure you were a powerful witness for the Lord while on the road. I do a lot of hitchhiking throughout the United States--I have been hitchhiking for most of ten years. I do a lot of intercessory prayer and share my Christian faith with people I meet on the road. I have written two books: "High Plains Drifter" and "Dreams from the Lord and Journal 2003-2006" that I will e-mail to you. I hope you like them. "Obedience is better than sacrifice." God bless you and your ministry. Love, Tim Shey Website: wallsofjericho.50megs.com

Name: Alan Gray
From: Ireland
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Time: 10:43:27 AM

Comment

To Emmanuel We are two final year students in Trinity College Dublin. We are planning a cycling trip similar to yours. We were inspired in many ways by your amazing trip and what you have achieved. We are planning a similar trip while raising money for Cancer Research and are in our planning stage. Our route is loosely based on the route we found on your website. We are in the process of getting a large sponsor and have to get accurate expense predictions from an verifiable outside source. As you can imagine there are not many people who are have as high an authority on this subject as you. We are requesting an average expenses per day in USA/Canada, Central America and South America and finally a rough total. During your travels would you class yourself as having economised or no expenses spared?! Look forward to hearing from you soon, Kevin Hillier Alan Gray

Name: Jim Dobson
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Monday, February 26, 2007
Time: 12:51:33 AM

Comment

I liked your site

Name: SONIA
From: italia
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Time: 06:32:54 PM

Comment

PI tuffols!!!! Dudeeeeee ho pianto l`anima fino a casa…come na cretina in macchina….che tristezzaaaaaa!!!! Pretty good website….it was really nice to meet you, spero di riuscire a beccarti con francesca in italia cosi stavolta andiamo in una discoteca vera!!!! Bo ora sarebbe anche ora di farmi una doccia direi, ah e grazie perche cosi adesso posso dire ai miei che ho conosciuto un Guinness dei primate!!!! How cool is that?!?!!?!?!?!? I`ll see ya ciclista!!!! Keep going!! Sonia

Name: Manuel Pérez
From: Alicante, Spain
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Time: 10:47:49 PM

Comment

Hi Emmanuel hey soy Manuel Perez, el chico de España, no pude enviarte un e-mail con ese link asi que si me pudieras enviar un e-mail a manuten89@hotmail.com y decirme tu direccion seria fabuloso

Name: chelsea and marla
From: canada
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Time: 02:45:53 PM

Comment

Hi Emmanuel..wow what a trip! To promote a world with more bikes and healthier, happier folks, my friend and I plan to ride our bicycles down the west coast to Argentina, and back up the east coast to Canada and then across the country - ending back in Vancouver. We are also planning a 100 mile diet www.100milediet.org (see April 13ths entry for our journeys' write up) for the entire duration of the trip; promoting local food and community living. I guess you could say we are riding in the name of 'sustainability' - what ever that means.. global awareness, anti-oil, de-motorize your soul etc. We would like to fund the trip with sponsors, grants and through fundraising. (Our first, hopefully of many, fundraiser is this Saturday. We're all ears if you have a minute to let us know what you think or would like to offer advice. peddlingpedalers@gmail.com Thank You, peace and bicycle grease Chelsea Trousdell and Marla Temoin this is a link to our current information updates www.bikefurthereatcloser.blogspot.com

Name: Carolina
From: Cap.fed. Argentina
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Time: 08:54:49 PM

Comment

Manu, e leido y se cuanto empeño haz puesto en tus metas, y lo haz logrado!!! me enorgullese conocerte. Lo que mas feliz me hace es que en estos 20 años, cada vez que busque un amigo, vos de alguna forma estabas presente. (en persona, por carta, por mail, por telefono, ...... estabas! con tus chistes y cariño)y quiero agradecertelo. Gracias de todo corazón. Te quiere Caro

Name: Sally Kraus
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Time: 12:23:01 AM

Comment

cool site.

Name: nino
From: zagreb,croatia,eu
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 04:13:14 PM

Comment

bravo

Name: nino
From: zagreb,croatia,eu
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 04:27:02 PM

Comment

hej emanuel come in croatia and drive with mee on adriatic road.Savudria in Istria -Dubrovnik dalmacija cca 800 km

Name: Sally Kraus
From: Boston, MA, United States
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 12:07:11 AM

Comment

Name: Tim Shey
From: Jackson, Wyoming, U.S.A.
Date: Sunday, August 05, 2007
Time: 08:41:33 PM

Comment

On 17 December 2006 I had a dream about the destruction of Las Vegas. If you want to read the dream, go to my website: wallsofjericho.50megs.com. God bless you. Sincerely, Tim Shey

Name: ron and mary humphrey
From: austin, texas usa
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Time: 07:54:10 PM

Comment

we met you in alaska just at the time you were leaving and heading south. you told us all about your incredible plans. over this period of time we have watched your plans materialize into reality.you are an inspiration and we enjoyed your steps all along the way. where is KT in 2007?

Name: Rev. Hans Myors
From: Americus, GA, USA
Date: Saturday, September 01, 2007
Time: 08:56:34 PM

Comment

Hi Manny, I've been wondering how things have been going for you. Every once in a while, I've popped in to your website to see if there is any news about what you've been doing. I am glad to see that your website has been undated but I'm sorry to read about the bike accident you've had this year. I see that you are on a recumbent also but your's has 3-wheels. I'm on my 3rd recumbent. My 2nd one was destroyed April 19th in a freak car accident in Mystic, CT this year. I wasn't on the recumbent at the time. I'm on a Easy Racer/Sun EZ-Speedster-AX with almost 7000 miles on it since April 21. I've just recently finished a 9,000 mile 27 state 5 month tour of the USA. I'm taking a few weeks off the road before heading back out again. Since Feb. 1993, I've ridden 174,966 miles in 2,991 days. Pretty good for somebody who turned 51 back in June. I hope that you get this message and I hope to get an email back from you. Good luck with the rest of your studies. Take care, You're cycling friend in Christ. Rev. Hans

Name: Emmanuel
From: San Luis Obispo, CA
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time: 03:10:44 AM

Comment

Hello to all, and thanks for writing. Just a quick note to let you know my web emails are momentarilly down. You may contact me via bikeitsolo [at] hotmail [dot] com - emmanuel

Name: Edna
From:
Date: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Time: 09:28:08 PM

Comment

Name: Emmanuel
From: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Time: 07:07:25 PM

Comment

Hello to all, and thanks for writing. Just a quick note to let you know my web emails are momentarilly down. You may contact me via bikeitsolo [at] hotmail [dot] com - emmanuel

Name: bill simmons
From: bogart,ga. 30622
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2007
Time: 01:18:18 PM

Comment

i would like to have a complete map of your route as displayed on the web site. i would like to duplicate your route as a point reference. how would i get a copy of this map. i want start from from brownsville texas to santiago. any charges and your experiences with the authorities and the safty in going through columbia. as this is the only place i have any real reservations as a country to travel thru. i have ridden argentina it was stable and free of other military forces. let me know as i have given thought to venezuala as an alternative route.

Name: Rev Johannes Myors
From: Americus, Georgia, USA
Date: Monday, January 07, 2008
Time: 09:43:16 PM

Comment

Hi Manny, Just wanted to pop into the website to see if there are any updates on what you are doing now. I'm working on my website and I decided to check out the link on the webpage that describes our meeting around April 16th, 2003. I hope that all is well with you. I'm back in Americus, Georgia for a break off the road (January and most of February). I'm looking at getting back on the road between February 19th and March 02nd to start my 17th missionary bike tour. This upcoming tour will take me up to the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington state) and back. This will be the first full-year on my new recumbent that I got in April of last year. The miles are adding up. I'm getting close to 178,000 miles. If you hagen't checked out my website in a while, you'll see a lot of changes. The website is http://www.pedalprayers.org Take care Manny. I'm still praying for you. I hope that you are still doing your inspirational talks.

Name: Chris
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Time: 12:55:46 AM

Comment

Emmananuel, I think I read through every word on your website and loved every bit of the adventures you faced on your journey. I found this site while researching my own solo bike trip; circumnavigating North and South America. I've been sidelined for a while with an injury which with inspiring tales such as yours has only made me more determined to accomplish my goal. I have no record to break to provide my inspiration, just my love of this beautiful planet and the people that inhabit it. Thanks for a little extra inspiration! I look forward to your book! See you on the road somewhere between here and there. God Bless, Chris

Name: Nosheet Gloria
From: Toba Tek Singh,Punjab,Pakistan
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Time: 07:20:29 AM

Comment

Dearly Brethren in Christ, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! I have been going through the studies at your web site, and I am deeply inspired with all of the teachings and studies thereon. This is such a wonderful studies you have arranged for all the nations, in the long run of your service for the nations of the all the world. I am from Islamic Republic of Pakistan where it is difficult to have Radio and TV channel for preaching purposes. They would not allow us to do that here; the Satan has real strong hold over everything. I often say that we are living in the land of the enemy. Brother, we humbly request you to expand your outreach your program in Urdu and Punjabi language. Urdu is the language spoken and understood by more than one sixth of the total population of the world. Urdu is spoken in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Afghanistan and also in Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran and others. I would ask you to pray and share it among the brethrens there. I would offer my services for being translator, recorder and distribution/sales. I pray that your consideration will have His mark over your decision. I really wish to translate these of yours teachings into Urdu and Punjabi languages. This will bring a lot of blessings for Urdu and Punjabi speaking people. Although it will cost a little bit but it will not be as much higher as these people are. "There is nothing more precious than to hear the Word of God in your own languages". May God bless you abundantly! May His perfect will be done! Grace and Peace be with you, all brethrens. Yours Sister in Christ, Nosheet Gloria Pakistan

Name: marisa-sa
From: slo ca usa
Date: Thursday, February 07, 2008
Time: 12:42:58 AM

Comment

where are you now emmanuel, and how may you be reached by those who miss you at home and would like to meet you???

Name: MGBADA JOE
From: ABA
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 06:36:32 AM

Comment

I LOVE THIS PAGE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Name: jorge luis
From: resende , rio de janeiro , brazil
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Time: 09:11:34 AM

Comment

your site is very cool. im also a biker but my travels are shorts , but after i have readen your articles im thinking about a longer travel by bike. bye bye be happy, by the way ,translate your site to the spanish , very few people speak english fluently in latin america.

Name: christoooph
From: home!!!
Date: Monday, March 24, 2008
Time: 04:45:21 AM

Comment

many waays un momento ask me wwildte i loagh!!

Name: Pat Williams
From: Newton Centre, MA, United States
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Time: 03:48:26 AM

Comment

Cool site.

Name: Taylor
From: Simi Valley California USA
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Time: 08:24:04 PM

Comment

hey i am one of the students from ryla and i just wanted to say thanks for being such and inspiration to all of us =]

Name: Green Beam
From: All of the above
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time: 09:45:01 PM

Comment

How are you brother? Hope all is well. My legs still feel sore from camp. My email is up again and here is my new cell 818-425-7633. I went to Cal City this last weekend and got some real good specimens of Jasper and Jasp-agate. I will make sure you get some. Talk to you soon. Gary

Name: Clifford Lee Williams III
From: Camarillo, Ca. USA
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 02:20:26 AM

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Dear Emmanuel, I dont know if you remember me or not but I was the goofy guy who was extreemly inspired by your presentation that you gave at Camp Ryla. My name is Clifford Lee Williams III and my intrest in the trip you have taken exceeds all others I have had thus far (except girls, those are always intresting haha). I am a junior at Adolfo Camarillo High School struggling to get through school, sports, clubs, extra cericular activities, ect. and im just suffocating with all this work. As soon as i heard you do your presentation at Ryla i was captivated and amazed at what you did. So i would like to acknowlege you on completing the ultimate adventure and I take my hat off to you. well... if i was wearing a hat i would... but thats besides the point. I would like to ask you, how were you able to do it??? How did u prepare and how was it possible to ask colleges to take a year off of, well, college? Forgive me if I sound like just another guy who hears about your adventure and says, "wow i gotta do that when i grow up!!!! but maybe later..." I am willing to go all the way to prepare and endure this trip through thick and thin. I have been constently talking about it to assure others as well as myslef that i can and will do this trip. The Pan-American Highway sounds like the most ultimate adventure any man could partake in and I am excited to see if I can step up to the challenge. I am eager to hear a reply from you. Oh yea, your the man. Peace. (i was the guy who you came to help with the flat tire, if you remeber that haha) With High regards, Clifford Lee Williams III

Name: chris
From: mc henry illinois USA
Date: Friday, May 09, 2008
Time: 06:48:49 PM

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Was it hard to travel that far from home.

Name: chris
From: Mc Henry illinois USA
Date: Friday, May 09, 2008
Time: 06:56:55 PM

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Was it hard to travel that far from home? How was the trip was it fun or boring? How old are you? Do you like a certain food

Name: nestor wence
From: mchenry,il,us
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
Time: 05:57:03 PM

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emmanuel u went to my school 12/5/08 and u inpresed me i hpe to break ur record when i get to my 16s and try to make it in toonly 7 and 3 or 2 weeks gracias por atenderme espero qhe alcance tu record sinsersly´ nestor wence (i love argentina)

Name: kendra
From: mexco
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time: 09:38:23 PM

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Emmanuel yo

Name: alexis
From: USA
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 06:19:10 PM

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are you single your HOT WHAT WILL ARE KIDS NAME WILL BE

Name: Dale Campos
From: Sonora, CA USA
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 08:12:31 PM

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Hey Emmanuel, How are you and are you doing another bike-it-tour? Are still working on your book? How is your family? If you want to talk email and I will give you my phone numbers. Bro I miss you Your friend, Dale Campos

Name: Alexis kolberg
From: Mcherny IL
Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Time: 07:52:09 PM

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Emmanuel you are so cool didn't you get tired on your long bike ride?!

Name: Eric De Biasi
From: Redwood City, California, USA
Date: Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Time: 01:29:18 PM

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De todo corazón te aplaudo por tu determinación e inspiración para todos aquellos que tienen sueños y tienen miedo de llevarlos acabo. Sos una inspiración para todos, que el universo te guíe y te proteja. Sinceramente, Eric De Biasi – Argentino-Estadounidense.

Name: Tim Shey
From: Salmon, Idaho, United States
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 07:44:45 PM

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I should have a book published in December 2008. The title is "High Plains Drifter"; it is about hitchhiking and my Christian faith. Sincerely, Tim Shey 

Name: camila nieva
From: argentina bs as
Date: Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Time: 11:19:34 AM

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no vi tus fotos nose por q !! pero yo soy de tucuman todos los años voy besos www.metroflog.com/amordechat_cami pasate besos

Name:
From:
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 02:20:08 AM

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what kind of bike did you ride?

Name: sagar zilpe
From: india
Date: Sunday, December 06, 2009
Time: 04:36:33 PM

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love is everything love is life love is everything more than life

Name: David
From: lake zurich il,usa
Date: Saturday, January 09, 2010
Time: 02:33:02 PM

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hi you came to my school.My school was Edgebrook.It was funny when your dads horn was smoking.Your bikes name was funny.I am 10 years old.Hope your a great time and happy new years

Name: zoeie
From: lansing,MI
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 02:53:48 PM

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i think this website is very cool i love biking by the way! good job!

Name: Amanda
From: Salem, Oregon U.S.A
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 02:55:50 PM

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Dear Emmanual, I think biking is so fun.

Name: Madi and CeCe
From: Lansing Mi USA
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 02:58:31 PM

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Dear Emmanuel how in the world did u do that Im guessing that u are tired Are u proud of urself

Name: L. Barry
From: Provo,UT USA
Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 12:38:25 AM

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Hi Manny, I was thinking about you today and remembering the days I used to check your website everyday to see how you were doing on your big adventure. Your family was living in Sonora at the time and mine was in Modesto. I came to see you when you spoke at the MJC after your trip. How are things with you now? Are you still traveling? Are you in school? I still love your story.

Name: Patric
From: Lake Jackson, Texas
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 08:22:28 PM

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How much states did you visit? How many freinds did you meet? Tell me about your trip was it exiting! How much tires did you wore out?How much miles did you go? Patric 7 years old

Name: Patric
From: Lake Jackson, Texas
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 08:22:37 PM

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How much states did you visit? How many freinds did you meet? Tell me about your trip was it exiting! How much tires did you wore out?How much miles did you go? Patric 7 years old