 John T. Lynch, III - Lynch Mob | All Comments |
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| 20th June 2008 Heather | thank you - From: The Bataan Death March i recently was given a picture of my grandmother's brother, who, i was told, died on "the hike." it was very inspiring to read your blog. thanks. |
| 5th October 2007 LUKE | GOOD STUFF - From: Pick your Poison, Bed Bugs or Taranchulas? I STUMBLED UPON YOUR PAGE BY ACCIDENT SEARCHING ABOUT SPIDERS AT WORK YEAH...FUN LIFE IN RAINY ENGLAND ANYWAYS THOUGHT ID LET YOU KNOW ENTERTAINED ME GOOD STUFF LOVE TO READ MORE :D |
| 30th May 2007 cary | kool - From: Pick your Poison, Bed Bugs or Taranchulas? i love spiders, well some creep me out and some don't. my fav. kind of spider is a taranchulas,which is sorta cute in a way. |
| 23rd March 2007 ciotog og | Che's Irish ancestry - From: Las Ramblas Yep, Che was born in Argentina. His father's second surname was Lynch, by the way... Happy travels! |
| 18th December 2006 joy | - From: The Bataan Death March Thanks for your blog. |
| 1st December 2006 greg reyesgoyo1942@msn.com | the good brothers - From: The Bataan Death March 2 uncles died on my fathers side 2 cousins 1 died and one was liberated on my mothers side the story was for some reason never told, today i search for any info . uncles tommy bueno reyes and james bueno reyes the good bros the 2brothers simon parra and valentine dallago any info will be welcomed,they were from the 200rd company d gallup nmthank you. |
| 25th October 2006 lai | wow - From: The Bataan Death March I was just browsing for the history project of my niece when i stumbled upon yuor blog... im a filipino... you have no idea how truly amazed i was with your passion over the soldiers who died in the war... actually what really made me continue reading was the same feeling we have for our grandfather, you see he was also a POW, and that I was proud of him... |
| 23rd August 2006 charl_210 | hey!! - From: Motorcycle Diaries from the Ho Chi Minh Trail hey guys! just wanted to say your blog is wicked! really made me laugh and such a cool way to see the country!! i ve been here for a month now and i love it its such a beautiful country!! have fun!! x |
| 18th August 2006 Tasssya | Hilarious - From: Dr. Tuthill Poor Mr Royalty...hahaha |
| 18th August 2006 Tasssya | Paradise - From: The Bataan Death March Hope you'll find your little paradise in the Philippines on your return, just as your grandfather did when he first set foot on these lovely islands. All the best! |
| 16th August 2006 Tammy | Sweet Blog!! - From: Sunset Over the Sahara I love your blog site! Your my new BFF!! Keep writing so I can keep reading and live vicariously through you...hahha.... |
| 4th August 2006 George Fraunces | When are you back in AZ? George - From: Sunset Over the Sahara when are you back? |
| 21st July 2006 Tom Doody | - From: Los Toros Locos y Gringos con Cahones Grande! John...I'm eternally envious of your crazy trip. I can't believe you haven't run out of funding yet.....that credit card bill is going to be huge. I certainly hope you hooked up with Yenni by now. |
| 18th July 2006 christin | oh the memories of Las Ramlas - From: Las Ramblas John - Are you coming home soon? I'm praying the next thing I read is not that you have turned into one of these spanish freaks! |
| 18th July 2006 Aunt Eileen | Thanks. - From: Las Ramblas It looks like a fun place to be and very colorful. Was glad to read about your time in Ireland. It looks like it is a beautiful country. And I jsut want to say thank you for showing me pictures of Carolyn smiling! That smile is something that her father and I do not see very often! In fact, I hopet o be seeing alot of the smile that she had when she was helping you celebrate her birthday!!! Take care and be careful. |
| 17th July 2006 anonymous | Thanks - From: Green Gem of the Silver Sea Thanks so much for sending me pictures of my daughter and she is even smiling! I hope that when she gets home her father and I see a smile as big as the one taken with you on your birthday! Ireland looks beautiful and it was so great that you and Carolyn were able to see it together. Have a safe rest of your trip and be careful! |
| 11th July 2006 JEL | I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WERE THROWN OUT OF A MUSEUM AND SENT TO A BAR. - From: Guinness: Not Just a Breakfast Drink! THE TASTING ROOM PORTION OF THE TOUR WAS ALWAYS MY FAVORITE. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF THEY HAD A MUSEUM WHEN WE WERE THERE. THE HORSE, HOWEVER, WAS THERE AND HE CAN CARRY ON A VERY INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION AND IS WELL VERSED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS. |
| 11th July 2006 Stas | Finding Willie - From: Willi's Wine Bar That's huge buddy, so were we really close to finding it the first time around? Probably better that you had to look for it twice. |
| 11th July 2006 Stas | The Bulldog - From: No Bake Space Cake The Bulldog was probably the extent of the "culture" that we saw last time in Amsterdam, or was it the pegions in the McDonald's |
| 11th July 2006 anonymous | - From: Guinness: Not Just a Breakfast Drink! guiness.... always a good decision |
| 1st July 2006 MaggyPaggy | Unknown history - From: The Bataan Death March I, too, am very interested in this part of history as I also had family involved with the Death March but from the Filipino side of it. My great-uncle helped with The Great Raid and helped the US soldiers liberate the POWs at the internet camp in Pangatian, near my father's hometown of Cabanatuan City. I actually went to visit it last week and it is such a simple memorial but it's so beautiful. Maybe because I have my own personal hstory attached to it, that I'm very honored they recognized the American and Filipinos that fought and died together. YOu should check it out and talk to the locals there. The caretaker of the memorial knows his stuff. And my dad confirmed it! I'll definitely be on the lookout for your book on the subject though! =) |
| 26th June 2006 Tom | Thanks - From: The Bataan Death March I'm a little embarrassed to say that I didn't really know all too much about the history of the Bataan Death March. However, your pictoral tour of the area (and personal story about your Grandfather) has helped to tell a story that most probably could never imagine. Thanks for sharing that story with us John. I'll look forward to seeing you again soon. |
| 26th June 2006 Rich | RESPECT - From: The Bataan Death March John I have talked to your father about the paper you wrote on your grandfather and his ordeal. I have also recently seen a special on the Bataan Death March on the history channel. I have nothing but the highest level of RESPECT for your Grandfather and the other soldiers that did not make it back. My Grandfather was not able to enlist because of a heart problem but my wifes Grandfather was able and did. He was one of the first soldiers killed on the beaches of Normandy. He is buried there. We will be taking my in-laws there someday to see his resting place. Take care. |
| 23rd June 2006 Taylor | still laughing - From: Dr. Tuthill John, I thoroughly enjoyed this blog!! |
| 19th June 2006 Rich | - From: Mecca for the Adventurously Lazy Are you in your 7th month of your travels now? Your not missing much back here. I think Phoenix has gotton up to 110 already. When are you coming back to the real world to write The World Travels of Lynch? Hope all is well. |
| 16th June 2006 Phin | Royal - From: Dr. Tuthill Good response! |
| 19th May 2006 Changjai | A little preparation goes a long way - From: Wieng Kum Kam I suspect the magazine that the reporter refers to was the march 2006 issue of Good Morning Chiangmai magazine (www.gmorning.info) containing a major feature regarding Wieng Kum Kam's 60th Buddhist cysle anniversary (720 years since being founded). Alongside the opening page of the feature was a quarter page advert for "Wieng Kum Kam - Atlantis of Lan Na" (ISBN 974 85439 8 6) available at most good bookstores in Chiangmai and Bangkok priced Thai Baht 225 (Approx US $4.50). It is the only English Language guide book and history about the ruined city - even the Tourist Authority of Thailand only publishes pamphlets in Thai script about it - very internationally friendly? The book has been reviewed and praised by national and local newspapers and magazines, and has become the defacto information source for local tour guides. If you're going to visit the wieng, a copy in your hand is recommended - it is also available on eBay signed by the author. |
| 14th May 2006 Phin Tuthill | Go Phillies - From: I've Never Even Been to Mt. Vesuvius Since the Gods of Angkor Wat are, obviously, Phillies Phans, I thought you'd like to know they've been on roll lately (after a miserable start). Currently they're in 2nd place (1.5 games behind the Mets), are 9 & 1 in the last 10 games and 21 & 15 overall. Aaron Rowand ran down a ball over his head in dead center field last night (against the Reds) in the 1st inning with the bases loaded and two outs. Immediately he crashed into the fence, broke his nose and had facial lacerations. He's now on the 15-day disabled list. But he hung on to the ball. The Phils won 2-0 in a rain shortened game. Obviously, they would have lost 3-2 without that catch. Tonight Jon Lieber had a no-no into the 7th. He left with a 2 hitter in the ninth. "Flash" Gordon closed it out for the save. Thanks for keeping us up to date with the blogs. The commentary has been very entertaining and the photos phenomenal (sp? Royal's a close relative!!!). By the way, if it wasn't for your blogs, we'd be wondering if he's still alive. Thanks!!! But then what can one expect from a science major? Stay safe and continue having a great time! PS I haven't been to Mt Vesuvius either, but have been to Mt. St. Helens. Royal can fill you in on that one. |
| 12th May 2006 Taylor | Pictures - From: I've Never Even Been to Mt. Vesuvius Great pictures! |
| 11th May 2006 Emma | - From: I've Never Even Been to Mt. Vesuvius Hey stranger! yeah. It sure is an amazing place. Think? I missed Beng Mea Lea though....but I can't really remember, so many great temples. A pity, as Indiana Jones was the theme of mine and Annas trip. haha. Beautiful sunrisepics. Surprised you we're awake that early after all I've read about your sleepinghabits (and I saw the pictures at Royals blog!) man. Africa's next? |
| 4th May 2006 Stas | Adventures - From: Underbelly of the Dragon Something like that happened to me once. But not in Thailand; State College. And it wasn't a smoke filled opium den, it was a smoke filled townhouse. And it wasn't poker, it was a game of Risk. Actually, nothing happened, but I think you cheated... |
| 4th May 2006 Kevin (Uncle Remus) | Vicarious experiences - From: Underbelly of the Dragon When I was your age, everyone was trying to stay the hell out of SE Asia - who would have thought.... These are awesome stories and I've looked forward to the next for a while. You should think about getting them published when you get back. It goes without saying that I'd like the expanded version over many beers, preferably in between dives, Nephew-san. |
| 27th April 2006 KAYAN | SPIDERS - From: Pick your Poison, Bed Bugs or Taranchulas? SPIDERS ARE THE NASTIEST THING IHAD EVER SEEN IN MY LIFEOK. I HATE SPIDERS A LOT. |
| 18th April 2006 M. Iacono | UFO - From: Avalanche Season on Mt. Everest Looks like you got a snap shot of a UFO in your "one for the Hun Today" shot! Very X-Fileish...I like it. Adds a little mystery to it. |
| 18th April 2006 nikki from byron | - From: Death to Oprah Power of oNe by Bryce Courtney, Wild Swans by Jung Chang and Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandella have to be some of the best books i have read! Hope you enjoy!! |
| 17th April 2006 M. Iacono | Nice Pic's - From: All the King's Horsemen @ El Taj Your pictures are great. You definitley showed up on a nice clear day. I liked the Monkey's that are walking around. They gave me a chuckle. Good stuff! |
| 17th April 2006 Rich Paolino | - From: All the King's Horsemen @ El Taj Great pictures! |
| 16th April 2006 A | hey - From: Welcome to Delhi... wow lynch thats some powerful stuff. sounds sad but eyeopening as well. good to hear from you as always. i'll miss seeing you at blue and white next weekend! hopefully we'll see you soon... |
| 4th April 2006 M. Iacono | Spiders!!! - From: Pick your Poison, Bed Bugs or Taranchulas? Yo John! I thought I would be the first to add a comment on this one. Spiders freak me out man!!! |
| 4th April 2006 Kristen | Book Recommendations - From: Death to Oprah John, I read constantly and am going to recommend the books I read this past year that I enjoyed or intrigued me the most: 1.) The Namesake: Jhumpa Lahiri 2.) The World is Flat: Thomas Friedman 3.) Kite Runner (which is on the docket and I'm sure you've heard amazing things about, which are all true, this book is so good) 4.) Blindess: Jose Saramago (this book is pretty crazy and kind of spooky, but really makes you think) 5. Montana 1948: Larry Watson (Pretty heavy, but a solid read) |
| 3rd April 2006 M. Iacono | The Beach - From: Give me a Red Cap and a Speedo Hi John!! I enjoyed your stories about your accomodations on the beach: Scorpions, lizzards, rats, mosquitos. Sounds like a few of Mongi's stories when he was in Costa Rica. As for me, just the other day I jumped on a car when a possum was headed right for me on the streets of Manayunk. Don't I feel like an idiot. Your scuba steve adventure looked amazing! I can't wait to read further entries! Happy and safe travels! |
| 3rd April 2006 colin bates | damnation sir! - From: Death to Oprah lynch mob!!!! hell of a list man... even intimidating, one might say. check out Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. it won the pulitzer and certainly deserved it... about an american dr. working in hati. keep the blogs coming. i love reading them! |
| 3rd April 2006 anonymous | - From: Death to Oprah Read I hope they serve beer in hell asap, the stories rival some from our psu days. |
| 3rd April 2006 Jim Miller | - From: Death to Oprah Try "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova. Long, but its pretty good |
| 3rd April 2006 Brett Chalfant | - From: Death to Oprah Howdy Lynch. I just got into Japan today, we'll be flying out this afternoon to Hong Kong to catch the boat. Let me know where you'll be in the next month to see if we can't cross paths. Siddhartha's a great read, you'll appreciate it since you're traveling. And one that I just finished on the plane was called the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, very thought provoking stuff. |
| 2nd April 2006 Christy Taylor | book - From: Death to Oprah Hi John! I liked The Kite Runner. Another book that has become a NY Best Seller is "Freakenomics" By Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner. Good luck with the book search! Taylor |
| 2nd April 2006 Phin Tuthill | Books - From: Death to Oprah Impressive List. Which one's did Oprah suggest you read? And how were they? I guess you didn't read Bill Bryson's "Life in a Sunburned Country" or "Down Under," so how about a "Walk in the Woods" or "A Short History of Just About Everything?" You'll definitely be in a different woods, but you will be in the middle of the creation of the earth. We're looking forward to your comments & photos of Nepal. |
| 1st April 2006 JerseySteph | lookin good!! - From: Happy Holi! Loved your pictures!! Leaving So. East Asia for Delhi on the 10th April and will be india for 3 months.. words of advice? Jerseysteph |
| 28th March 2006 JAMES LYNCH | AUSTRALIA SEEMS TO AGREE WITH YOU. - From: Give me a Red Cap and a Speedo HEY JOHN: I'VE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH YOUR BLOG AND HAVE HAD QUITE A FEW LAUGHS. THE PICTURES ARE GREAT AND THE WRITING IS EXCELLENT. I LIKE YOUR OFFICE IN THAILAND. THEY HAVE SOMETHING SIMILAR IN AVALON, BUT MORE PEOPLE AND YOUR SCENERY LOOKED BETTER. A BIT OF ADVICE, NEVER CLIMB A PEMBERTON TREE WHEN YOUR HALF IN THE BAG AND DON'T HAVE SANDALS ON. BE CAREFUL AND HAVE FUN. I'LL SEE IF WE CAN GET JAMIE CERTIFIED AND WE CAN DO SOME DIVING ONCE THE TRIP IS FINISHED. ENJOY YOURSELF. SAY HELLO TO RP. |
| 26th March 2006 Phin Tuthill | Happy Holi now & in the future - From: Happy Holi! Hi John: The Bucks Courier Times a few days ago ran an article about the Holi celebration in Bucks County. I just wanted to make sure you got your reservations in early so you can to get to Bucks next year and don't miss the celebration. Note it's singular. They cram the two days into one. It's the American way -- efficiency counts! Make sure Royal gets all the local paint stores' names and phone numbers so you won't run out. They use Colonial colors here, so you want to make sure they're ready for you. Remember, they need to get the colors approved by the local Hysterical Society before the splattering begins. I hope the trip to Nepal is going well. Question: How did Royal talk you into being his Sherpa? I hope he's at least sharing the Oxygen bottles with you, as well as the water & trail mix. I'm enjoying your perspectives on the travels. Keep up the creativity! This adventure should give you a lot more perspective. Marji wishes you well, enjoys your blogs and hopes the extra Holi paint doesn't blog you down at the higher altitudes. Phin |
| 17th March 2006 jim | happy st. patty's - From: Happy Holi! Lynch, dude you look worse in these pictures than after the last mud wrestle in the backyard at the townhouses. Just wanted to wish you and royal a happy st. patty's (i don't know if they celebrate it in dehli), but rest assure that I will have a few guinnesses in your absence. erin go dehli! |
| 16th March 2006 Kristen Gastler | Hi There! - From: Squid Fishing with Eco-Hooligans John, Just wanted to say hello. Jerry sent me your travel site. Looks amazing. I am infinitely jealous! Take Care, Kristen |
| 16th March 2006 Rich Paolino | - From: Squid Fishing with Eco-Hooligans I want your life. Looks and sounds like your having a great time. I will be at your Dad's office on the 20th in AZ. Take care. |
| 9th March 2006 Rich Paolino | - From: Deep Thoughts Great quotes. My thoughts exactly..."I've not failed, I've just 10,000 ways that won't work." |
| 5th March 2006 Aunt Eileen | Hi - From: What the Blog? Despite your nice explanation, I am still not sure what a blog is, as I am technically challenged! But, I do know that I am enjoying them, as is Uncle Jimmy. Keep up the great writing and I appreciate the stories and knowing what you are up to. Be careful and savor every second of this experience! |
| 4th March 2006 Dolly | Awesome! - From: What the Blog? Hi John ... logged on to the site and your 'what the blog?' was the featured one on top. Glad that it was as I was totally immersed reading it. I'm gonna take time to read the rest of your journals, especially on NZ as there's where I'd like to be next. I leave Kuala Lumpur for Chiangmai in Thailand tmw morning. Thanks for the very good write, loved it! I really loved the originality of all ... Safe travels! Cheers! |
| 3rd March 2006 George Fraunces | Thanks for including me - From: What the Blog? Hi john, Thank you for including me. I am a little slow with all of these technology changes or I might add technology opportunities. yoiu are an excellent write and i enjoy your style( I should know i was a Math guy not an english guy in school) Good things happened with PSU in recruiting and i talked to my friend yesterday and Paul Poluszany is going to come back and has just started to rehab. Good luck and thank you, George |
| 1st March 2006 Emmet | Nice - From: Give me a Red Cap and a Speedo I got leaches at Khao Sok felt privileged. I'm leaving Phi Phi tomorrow for Malaysia godspeed watch out for the ladyboys |
| 27th February 2006 Andrea | Princess Bride Anyone? - From: Give me a Red Cap and a Speedo Hey John!! I love it!! The rat and scorpion story put this whole trip of yours into a different perspective for me....to think I was jealous of you??!! Haha just kidding..I love reading your blogs, especially all the little hiccups you have along the way. Love and miss you, be safe out there and watch out for the unusually large rodents in the fire swamp!! ;) |
| 25th February 2006 Phin Tuthill | Photos - From: Give me a Red Cap and a Speedo Hi John: Looks like you and Royal aren't missing much -- from any perspective! I've really been enjoying the blogs. I just wanted to let you know that 3 or 4 of the above photos didn't "print." Glad you told me to go back for some updated photos; I'll do that. Have fun & be safe! |
| 23rd February 2006 Marie Carrino | Thinking of you - From: Closer to Singapore than Sydney Hi John, We are enjoying your adventures from afar. The pictures are beautiful and your writing is terrific. I feel I am on vacation with you. Please be careful. Love Mrs. Carrino |
| 21st February 2006 Jim | Not surprised - From: Grand Theft Monkey I'm not surprised you didn't wake up as I did see you fall asleep in a parking lot, using a dirty pizza box as a pillow during a canning trip at my house. PS- You didn't show the british girls some true lynch loving? Remember, rachel still calls you FOL |
| 21st February 2006 Stas | Mingers - From: Grand Theft Monkey It must have been one of those British dirty birds that snagged your cash, or did you give it up willingly? You got biscuit arsed by a birmingham screwdriver. |
| 17th February 2006 Anna | hey - From: Slings, Pods & Tommy Bahama oh my god i love this store its the best u guys rock!!!! :) |
| 17th February 2006 anonymous | - From: Slings, Pods & Tommy Bahama wow you should really be a writer. singapore looks awesome. you got a haircut! |
| 17th February 2006 GK | qantas - From: What do you mean I need a visa for India? glad you made it out of sydney but for next time, Qantas most definietly fly to Bangkok. It's one of their main hubs |
| 13th February 2006 Eileen | Favorite - From: Closer to Singapore than Sydney Of course , I had no idea until today (2/13) that I was recieving these blogs. I thought that they were junk mail and I happened to open one and found pictures of my son and nephew togehter in Australia! Imagine my surprise. I was thrilled to see the pictures and read about the adventures. |
| 13th February 2006 db | red tape - From: What do you mean I need a visa for India? I believe the term "Red Tape" did in fact begin in India, but it used to be referred to as "Red Dot". Have fun. |
| 11th February 2006 neighborA | well... - From: The Great Surf Conspiracy & The Missing Apostles ok so maybe you didnt get to catch any waves but at least your mullet is HOT :) |
| 7th February 2006 lozmioz | hey - From: The Great Surf Conspiracy & The Missing Apostles hey australia is great stop bagging us. bet you loved our beer at least |
| 28th January 2006 James the wise | Best blog by far - From: Closer to Singapore than Sydney I dont know what it is about this blog but i was captivated the entire time, and it was almost painful to pull my eyes off the screen. loved having ya here, safe travels |
| 17th January 2006 Krys | - From: Tramping Abel Tasman Looking forward to reading the next installment, your camerwork looks pretty capable Mr - how does it compare to the penmanship?! Will be in touch from home. V envious. Enjoy! |
| 16th January 2006 Amo | Awesome - From: Speechless New Zealand looks awesome, that ice bar sounds real cool. Who would've thought there was a band called Lynch Mob? |
| 16th January 2006 Amo | No Way in Hell - From: Giant Rubber Band That's nuts man, no way i would do it. |
| 13th January 2006 Rick | - From: Tramping Abel Tasman not yet....july '07 |
| 7th January 2006 Deeeee's Nuts | Jealous - From: Tramping Abel Tasman Unbelievable pics man. Enjoy ur trip, I'm an interview and paperwork away from Lake Havasu. |
| 6th January 2006 arica | - From: Tramping Abel Tasman the ice bar looks awesome. thats about how cold it is here... new zealand looks beautiful, did u meet any natives |
| 6th January 2006 anonymous | - From: Tramping Abel Tasman is rick married yet |
| 5th January 2006 rick | - From: Tramping Abel Tasman yo...check your email if/when you get a chance |
| 3rd January 2006 Stas | Yikes - From: Giant Rubber Band Scares me just reading about it. Happy new year boys! |
| 27th December 2005 Stas | Animals - From: Icecapades Forgot to mention a story. Sparky "the walking punchline" Sheep reminded me of Hamish the Cooooo, which is a type of a prehistoric furry cow with huge horns, that I saw in Scottland. This Cooooo didn't not like to be bothered. A less then intelligent girl in my group decided to pet this hairy bull and wound up getting tossed 7 feet in the air, like some rodeo clown in Texas. Now, what do you think Sparky would do if he was being bothered? |
| 27th December 2005 Stas | Snow Angles - From: Icecapades You guys should have made yellow snow cones, sell the treats to the townies, I hear kiwies love two things; sheep and yellow snow cones. Have fun boys. |
| 24th December 2005 Knuff | Keep on...keepin on. - From: Icecapades Yo man, Looks like you guys are having a blast. I am jealous as hell that you guys are back there. I miss it. Meet any hot Kiwi chicks? Keep up the good work bro. Happy Holidays too. Ttyl. |
| 2nd December 2005 Rick | - From: The Path of Least Resistance I'd bet that there's a decent chance you don't come back to the US as planned. Maybe you'll become a jungle boy or be stuck in prison, who knows, but i'd bet the under on you arriving back next july. I am jealous though. It sounds like a lot of fun. |
| 29th November 2005 Jim | - From: The Path of Least Resistance Good intro lynch, I'm pretty fucking jealous of what your doing so you better keep up the blogs so that I can live vicariously through you and royal's travels, hahahha....have a blast and try not to get malaria, hepatitus, ect. |
