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| 26th September 2009 Ron Smith | My Visit to the Delta - From: Okavango Delta Hi, I am quite impressed with your story and pictures. For many years I did some work in Africa with the RFID microchip identifying threatended animals. I am taking my three grandsons to the Delta next January 2010 with the assistance of a colleague of mine who lives in Joberg. Thanks and regards Ron Smith Australia |
| 29th August 2009 muhammed | - From: Mountain Man lesotho is 1 of the most beatifull countrys and has 1 of the best mountains in the world |
| 8th August 2009 Jayson | i love it - From: Cocaine i would love to go and see that whats do i have to do to go there |
| 5th April 2009 Georgia | Your Secret - From: Archipelago of Colon … aka Galapagos Islands Well Mike, this was quite an adventure. I would like to get your secret on how to get Paul moving along...or other such things. Take care. Love, Georgia |
| 29th January 2009 Peps | Scared - From: Mt. Pinatubo Weren't you scared climbing up that HUGE volcano. |
| 13th January 2009 helen | wow no.. - From: Cocaine there iz no info |
| 8th January 2009 amsidn | fhjsuia - From: Mt. Pinatubo you need to make it fun for kids to read they have to read it and make reports! you should have alot mor info |
| 7th January 2009 Chris N. | India blues - From: Shave and a Hair Cut, two bits Mike, Thanks for your blog update. I was having withdrawal symptoms from lack of vicarious travel thru your blog. "CouchPotato-osis." I visited India 20 years ago with a native Punjabi speaker (in undergrad with me at the time) ..I was the only white and nerdy person in 4 weeks through the country - from Delhi to Bangalore to Mysore to Hyderabad to Rishikesh. It's good to know that the auto rickshaw/ motorcycle/ bicycle traffic is still as insane as it was 20 yrs. ago. We saw a cartoon movie - in RUSSIAN (their ally). Why the US didn't choose India as an ally rather than Pakistan I'll never know. I finished a course on infectious diseases. I'm impressed you made it through all your countries w/o a hitch. Amazing. BTW, our church does a x-country bike ride thru India. Are you game? Best & Happy NY, Chris |
| 6th January 2009 Eric Smith | World Traveler - From: Shave and a Hair Cut, two bits Great to see that you got back to your travelling roots.....Did you try to catch up with Mitch while you were there? |
| 27th December 2008 Jennifer M. | dude - From: Cocaine P.S: teach ur readers how to prperly spell. or just add spell check.. hmm. where can i get a coca plant in south eastern michigan?? :) |
| 27th December 2008 Jennifer M. | DAMN!!! - From: Cocaine dude, this is part whack-o, part crazy genious. ur like that jeckle, hide man. im an experimenting chemist (lol) but have never tried this. ill prolly stick with my whiskey and mj, but who knows? i might try this... koodos man!! |
| 22nd December 2008 MarcPage75 | Pinatubo daytrip tour. - From: Mt. Pinatubo I paid my daytrip tour to Pinatubo only 1950 pesos with Tripinas (tripinas@gmail.com) with private van from Manila. 4X4, lunch... The Pinatubo is really something fascinating ! |
| 7th December 2008 ramos | Nice work.. - From: Cocaine But Acetone is used to remove artificial nails... |
| 13th November 2008 shannon ernst | - From: Mt. Pinatubo this article isnt very informational. u need more facts to make it more interesting. |
| 27th October 2008 Ether Joseph | iam a vanuatu - From: A day in the life or Farrell vs the Volcano or Yasur Volcano hellow, man these pictures reminds me of vanuatu my dad is frm tanna yea it is an exciting place to go visit man!!! yea im writing in new zealand.... |
| 17th October 2008 anonymous | oh man - From: Cocaine i've done my expermenting with the wondeful world of white girl...aka cocaine..its good. but a waste for how expensive it is. i put it off for a while.. and after ready this..its exctied my nose all over agian :D |
| 29th September 2008 Lil' Sis II | - From: The Worx Mike, This is a very brave endeavor you have taken on. I'm glad you are happy. We are very proud of you. T |
| 22nd July 2008 docgirlie | Tour Guide Contact Number - From: Mt. Pinatubo Please kindly email the contacct number of the guide. I am planning to bring my kids Thank you |
| 10th June 2008 john | - From: Cocaine acetont sniffing just aint cool |
| 8th June 2008 anonymous | - From: Cocaine wattt is wrong with u |
| 23rd May 2008 Pogue | Teaching Wilhelm - From: Summer Vacation You spent 4 years teaching Wilhelm Freshman circuits, I guess teaching these kids should be a piece of cake. Are the kids going to call you Mr. Larreff. Pogue |
| 22nd May 2008 George | huh title? - From: Park N Play -- Pacific Style No worries, no need for drypants or drytop rowing a Grand Canyon raft in July. Bring the portable A/C unit though. Did you say you can row a raft in a lake? It is mostly lake, then again some of it looks more like a dam break! |
| 28th April 2008 Lil' Sis II | Travelblogs 101 - From: Park N Play -- Pacific Style I think once you have a semipermanent address, the travel blog is no longer legit! |
| 28th April 2008 Amanda G | - From: Park N Play -- Pacific Style Glad you got back in your boat! Aren't you near tons of fabulous white water? Hope you get to hit it soon. :-) |
| 22nd April 2008 funk | Operation Wolf - From: My Stuff Good to see that Operation Wolf picture... good times! Did I ever tell you how I won that? |
| 15th April 2008 Chris | perspective - From: TIA Mike, um, like 'wow'. You've done more things, traveled more places than 99.99% of people in their lifetime -that much is clearly obvious. But the lessons you've learned and shared are really the most valuable part of your travels (to me at least). As they say, travel removes prejudice. Thanks for the great adventure via blog. I've lived vicariously, if not jealously, through your travels whilst I sit in cozy and (mostly) dysentery-free USA. I will toast you with a PBJ. Perspective, man, perspective. |
| 14th April 2008 Little Sis | Donuts - From: Get up Rose-Poly Krispy Kreme rocks, but you keep forgetting that you didn't go to any of the really good places like your sis advised. |
| 10th April 2008 Jim Mark | welcome back - From: TIA what a great adventure to share with your future students. You'll make a great teacher ..... and Scoutmaster |
| 6th February 2008 *Miss _girly_ girl* | YOUR BRAVE - From: Mt. Pinatubo hi im 12 and im learning about mt pinatubo's eruption, i think ur really brave going and swimming in mt pinatubo knowing it could suddenly erupt at any moment! |
| 8th December 2007 Cat | Beautiful... - From: TIA Beautiful post, Mike. Some very good summaries and some good truths. Hope life back in the US is treating you well. Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle eventually! |
| 20th November 2007 Funk | Nice ending toa great blog. - From: TIA Good to have you back. |
| 20th November 2007 Dedra | - From: TIA Welcome HOME, Mike! Now your journey begins! |
| 22nd October 2007 Dave K | malaria vs montezuma - From: A week in Addis Who'd win in that battle?? I guess you can die from malaria, so that answers that. Are you resuming your journey in Africa? Any particular path you're taking? Halloween party this weekend here - I'm thinking of being an Oompaloompa. I'll wear the costume with pride in honor of ya. Safe travels. |
| 13th October 2007 Cat | - From: Not a single tourist site First class with a stop in London? Sounds like a nice trip home! How long will you be in the States? I spent two months traveling stateside and I'm at two months in Seattle. It still feels a little odd to be back, but fun to have dinner parties and clean clothes running water. :) Welcome back! |
| 8th October 2007 Funk | Welcome Back! - From: Not a single tourist site . |
| 4th October 2007 jp | guys shouldn't play with other guys' skirts... - From: Kayaks and the Boda Boda Man weirdos. |
| 3rd October 2007 nikki | GUIDE CONTACT - From: Mt. Pinatubo Hi! :) By any chance, do you still have the contact number of that guide? I've been wanting to climb that volcano, but I haven't found a guide. Thanks! |
| 28th September 2007 Matt B. | Gin & Tonic - From: African Fever :( Maybe you should start asking for a Gin & Tonic instead of Zima. That's how I ward off the fever here in Georgia. It's a potent elephant repellent, too. I haven't seen one yet. Hang in there. Maybe you can write a book, "The Malaria Diet" or "Lose Weight - Hallucinate!". Send me a 1st edition. |
| 27th September 2007 xz | coke - From: Cocaine wow before this i just took a cocaine test to check if i was addicted and its turned out positive :( im gonna DIE! |
| 18th September 2007 Georgia | Hope to see you in Atlanta - From: Always bet on the Saluki Mike, Paul will be home from Australia and Tazmania on the 24th. I would love to spend time with you (we both would) and talk to you about your tomorrows. Be safe and healthy...see you soon. You always have a place to stay. Love, Georgia |
| 17th September 2007 Funk | Should I schedule... - From: Always bet on the Saluki you in for softball? |
| 14th September 2007 tHE ONE | heard through the grappe vine - From: Cocaine its just right,i mean how could this be,right?just like pot,keep up the good work. |
| 6th September 2007 Susie | Amen to that! - From: The Candyman Can Ah the joys of Nkhata Bay - so glad to hear life is still the same there as always. Such a great read to relive the wonderful time we had there! |
| 6th September 2007 Susie | Congrats! - From: $100 Benadryl and The African Queen This is a late comment coming, but congrats on actually getting to the ferry! You know Cat & I are insanely jealous - sounds like just the adventure we had thought it might be. Well done and nice bribing! |
| 5th September 2007 U wish U were Me | Had an idea, now it's a reality!! - From: Cocaine Thats pretty cool,but at the same time it's pretty disturbing. What are we doing to are selves????? |
| 25th August 2007 Dave Krocak | PS - From: An Ethiopian, Ugandan, and American walk into a bar I would've used laundry detergent too. |
| 25th August 2007 Dave Krocak | Where have I been? - From: An Ethiopian, Ugandan, and American walk into a bar Farrell! I went to northern MN last weekend. You should have been there. It's probably a lot like Uganda, only entirely different. I need to catch up on some of your exploits. Safe travels. |
| 8th August 2007 Terry Bowen | Glad you're back! - From: $100 Benadryl and The African Queen Missed the blog :) |
| 7th August 2007 Funk | - From: Last Day in Mozambique Farrell you are letting it slip a little. I can see (and feel) in your typing that you are getting near the end of your trip. The posts are dripping with nostalgia already. You sure you don't need another 6 months on the run? |
| 26th July 2007 sally | BBC HEADLINE: "Uganda Literacy Rate drops by Half" - From: 25 Blank Stares God help these children! maybe if you stop giving them beer they would stop taking their clothes off in class! I'm only joking of course -- you're doing a great job -- keep it up! By the way, I just watched "The Last King of Scotland" -- so it's sort of freaking me out that you're in Uganda. For crying out loud just don't sleep with the president's wife! |
| 26th July 2007 Toby | practice for the future... - From: 25 Blank Stares very cool, farrell. so even though this is grade school, has it affected your plans (such as they were) to possibly teach if/when you come back to the u.s.? |
| 25th July 2007 Pogue | bald gorillas - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO I didn't know gorillas could carry weapons and have receeding hairlines. Oops...thats you. Honest mistake though. Looks like a great trip. |
| 23rd July 2007 Smitty | New Pants - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO Farrell......Did you have to change your pants after the self portrait photo? You have that look like I can't believe I just pooped my pants. That is definetely $300 well spent. |
| 23rd July 2007 Smitty | - From: Decadent Fanta's by the Pool Wow!!! It's hard to think that has been in the past 15 years. So many people. |
| 13th July 2007 rich magill | quote - From: Decadent Fanta's by the Pool Forgot to say that it reminds me of a quote from Josef Stalin (ironically), regarding how we become numb to mass murder of this scale : "One death is a tragedy, a million deaths is merely a statistic" |
| 13th July 2007 rich magill | Rwanda - From: Decadent Fanta's by the Pool Really sad - and a bit unreal to think how it happened recently, is happening now in Sudan, could happen again tomorrow somewhere else... Not many Americans would go to Rwanda yet - pretty brave! But you are seeing things the rest of us will never see. |
| 13th July 2007 rich magill | I like the gorillas! - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO I like the gorillas! Not the guerillas. That silverback shot is great! |
| 12th July 2007 farrell | real bullets - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO As far as I know, the bullets are real. There were 2 clips. |
| 11th July 2007 Chris Novak | CYA - From: $100 Benadryl and The African Queen Mike, Mike, Mike, how many times do I have to remind you that next time you get in a pinch with the border crossing guards, etc. you should CYA: Call Your Attorney (me). Remember the Warren Zevon song? Chris |
| 11th July 2007 Chris Novak | Better than Rick Steve - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO Mike, THANKS so much for your candid and refreshing documentary of your travels. It's nice to live vicariously from my PC, and think that perhaps some day I might dare to do a fraction of the brave things you do. Did that gun really have bullets in it? Chris |
| 10th July 2007 Funk | Dude... - From: Gorillas and Volcanos in..... CONGO those Gorilla pics were awesome! |
| 5th July 2007 Smitty | Careful with the Hippos - From: I Saw a Leopard I just watched a Discovery Channel episode of Crocs and Hippos. They said that Hippos kill 100 times more people each year than sharks. |
| 20th June 2007 farrell | don't know about yahoo - From: I Saw a Leopard I don't know anything about this and haven't seen any info on it. If you have more info send it to me, or let me know if it breaks. |
| 20th June 2007 Dave Krocak | Yahoo works well for me - From: I Saw a Leopard Mike, that DaveK wasn't me. I am a DaveK but not that one. I have no trouble seeing your photos when they are posted. And they are some nice pics too. Keep taking them, I'll keep looking at them. Safe travels. Dave Krocak |
| 19th June 2007 DaveK | Yahoo photo is closing... - From: I Saw a Leopard When ever I try to look at your photos on Yahoo, I get a message saying that it is closing and I should go visit flikr. Are you going to move them somewhere else? Go well. |
| 19th June 2007 Rich Magill | - From: I Saw a Leopard Awesome! |
| 19th June 2007 Cat | Good times... - From: The Candyman Can Hey Mike... glad you got to enjoy a bit of quality time at Mayoka. We were there during my second bout of malaria and it was the best place we could've imagined to get some much needed R&R. Funny enough, we had the same jokes about the stress, when we might actually leave, etc. We ended up staying longer than expected, and it was worth every last banana pancake, swim to the dock, and cliff dive! Hope the ferry ride next week is super fun... totally bummed we couldn't join you for that adventure. Take care, Cat travelingcat.com |
| 3rd June 2007 The Original D | Birthday - From: Tales from Northern Mozambique MF - Happy Birthday buddy. Sounds like all is going well. I was looking forward to a good Mozambique prision story - Darn. Glad to hear all is going well. GO HOOSIERS! |
| 29th May 2007 Funk | Belated Birthday! - From: Tales from Northern Mozambique Farrell, I'm a little late but hope the B-day was good. And again, we need more stories on your lady escorts. Hook a brother up! |
| 15th May 2007 Georgia Barrow | Happy Birthday Mike - From: This is Zimbabwe?? I know it's 10 day early, but I'm not sure when you will read this. Will you have the chocolate cake that you talked about? Love, Georgia |
| 14th May 2007 Sally | wow - From: This is Zimbabwe?? I can't believe you're in Zimbabwe! Very sneaky move there, Farrell, not letting on before you trip (probably for the best). Does your mom read this blog? I would imagine so. I hope you gave her warning before posting this. Sounds like a very cool place actually -- I know you must be excited about all the milk and fancy shampoo. |
| 7th May 2007 anonymous | kool - From: Mt. Pinatubo cool! |
| 2nd May 2007 Jo | - From: Hotel California Oh i forgot to mention ..... I SAW A WHALE SHARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2nd May 2007 Meer Cat Jo | Been totally Tofo'd - From: Hotel California hi dude, quotes are too funny ... guess you had to be there, you probably still are!!! I am home in leamington spa, heart broken and too brown to feign illness tot he medical scholl - bugger! Sorry for disappearing on my last night - was kinda busy. Hows your worm???? |
| 29th April 2007 Matt | Leaving tofo sucks - From: Hotel California Hey Mike, have you left yet? :) Me and mark got on the bus at 4:30 am still a little drunk, but at least that ment i didnt notice how uncomfortable it was. Back in the UK, and wishing i was back on tofo's white sands. Was a pleasure meeting you, hope you beep again soon. I'll keep track of your travels with intrest. Matt P.s. Im gonna put some photos online in the next couple of days so check out this site when you get chance http://www.matts-photos.fotopic.net/ |
| 28th April 2007 FBI | directions please! - From: Cocaine could u please direct us to some coco plants |
| 25th April 2007 Monte | Way to go Iowa! - From: Hotel California Sounds like a blast Iowa! What happened with Nicole? |
| 25th April 2007 Preston | Looks like you got cut off... - From: Hotel California Here are some.... Manta rays.... I am soo green right now.. |
| 25th April 2007 Vincent | hate mail - From: Hotel California diving with Mantas... you really do need to stay there because if you come back and i see you i will kill you....:) see.. thats why no one ever leaves... |
| 25th April 2007 Toby | no pix? - From: Whale Sharks you went swimming with whale sharks but didn't bring a camera??? |
| 23rd April 2007 pshirmey | You lucky dog! - From: Whale Sharks Two things I would love to see on a dive, whale shark, and manta ray... and you are doing both! Not to mention you got to swim with a school of them. |
| 23rd April 2007 Cherie | Great pics - From: A day in the life or Farrell vs the Volcano or Yasur Volcano hey man hot pic i use to live in vanutu but i live in australia umm there sum awsume shots u took ............ episcally the sign that was funi ne way thoughd id pop in n say hi hi !!!! lol ritio got to go bye ciao love cherry tree |
| 13th April 2007 Funk | well done... - From: Mountain Man good entry... and the girls are cute. I wish I was a fly on the wall inside Farrell's head while he was travelling with them. I wonder what kind of nefarious thoughts were going on? |
| 13th April 2007 Tracy | Looks like Wyoming! - From: Mountain Man I've never seen the west look that green ever!!!! |
| 3rd April 2007 Bree | woo - From: Cocaine i love cocaine |
| 22nd March 2007 mark dickmann | san quentin - From: Cows on the Beach Hi Mike, Sounds like you are having fun. I don't expect you will be back to the workworld any time soon. We had a meeting ( here at ITT, I left Quellan) where we had to introduce ourselves. I used your line that I was on work-release from san quentin prison. All were amused. Mark Dickmann |
| 15th March 2007 Funk | Just a reminder... - From: Otter Trail powered by Jambos do you have your NCAA brackets done? First round tip off games start at 11:20, better hurry up. |
| 10th March 2007 Sean P | Glad you enjoyed my home town - From: Cape Town is Alive So glad you got to experience my home town. The beautiful sunset hike to Lion's Head is one of my favourite things to do in South Africa - almost a monthly ritual for me and my friends during my time at the University of Cape Town. Hope you have a great time on the Otter Trail. -Sean |
| 8th March 2007 Brian | awesome desert shots - From: 6 degrees of Nothing Mike - fantastic shots, I always wanted to visit the Skeleton coast .. |
| 8th March 2007 Smitty | Sand Surfing - From: 6 degrees of Nothing Farrell, Sand Surfing? That really sounds fun. |
| 1st March 2007 MLuce | your answers - From: On the Road Again So you are on the road again ! will follow you from Paris. Namibia is supposed to be beautiful. Enjoy your trip, and take care. |
| 20th February 2007 Georgia | Answers? - From: On the Road Again Mike, Great questions. What were your top ten answers? Be safe! |
| 18th January 2007 Brian Kullberg | Mike still on the road & its 2007 - From: Botswana traveling Mike - keeping it going man! You have been on the road for a long time, how cool. No reason to stop, ride it out til GW is gone from office. - Brian in P-land |
| 17th January 2007 jeanette | cocain - From: Cocaine wow wish i could be were they make this shit i would not come bac , i would be flyin with the birds kidda wow cool info love it , might try and buy a coco plant |
| 11th January 2007 daz abbott | mad mike - From: Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi Its sweet you have hooked up with a travel buddy, studying HIV in africa, thats something where u'll never run out of work. Sounds like you are having heaps of fun. Watched a dvd last night called the clerks 2 with silent bob and jay. Never heard of the term "Porch Monkey"? |
| 3rd January 2007 Jim Mark | Happy New Year - From: Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi Good to see you back at it again Mike. Thanks for the update. |
| 1st January 2007 clint | Sounds awesome - From: Cheers to the Zambezi River happy new year for 2007, glad to see your backs holding out. Sounds pretty good what your doing.. Too much physical work for me though. How long you plan on being there for? Take it very easy... |
| 20th December 2006 Jay Manalo | wow - From: Permagrin and the Zambezi River I don't know whether to be jealous of you or to be fearing for your life! :) I think I am more on the side of being jealous. Good to hear from you. By the way, the spider web wall hanging from your annual Christmas party has truly become a fixture of the department where I'm doing my graduate assistantship -- I'll send pics soon if I can. -- Jay |
| 20th December 2006 the boys from oz | - From: Permagrin and the Zambezi River all sounds good mad mike but is their any loving going around? Just remember x 2 and toothpaste... |
| 18th December 2006 Vitale | Sorry Mike - Blew my travel funds on Skiing - From: Cheers to the Zambezi River You'll have to wait on the shredder trip down the Zambezi. I'm spending too much money on Skiing. Alta last week, Italy in Jan and maybe Alta in Mar. I might even end up on a crew delivering a 72' Alden from Antigua to the Med this spring. AC, 42" plasmas, push button winches and tons of Mt Gay. It's a longshot but Sammy might come through. Glad to see your back on the Journey and not in rehab. If we find your roll where should we send it? |
| 15th December 2006 Rich | Unfair - From: Permagrin and the Zambezi River You are my hero. Even with the swims. I've seen picture of the Zambezi, and I was blown away every time. What an amazing opportunity. |
| 12th December 2006 Sally | holy cow - From: Permagrin and the Zambezi River sounds amazing! keep us posted on 7 and 9! |
| 12th December 2006 Chad | - From: Permagrin and the Zambezi River Sure you don't want to come back and paddle the Chattooga at 1.1ft? Has anyone open boated the Zambezi? I need to install some pumps on the ole open boat and fire it up...haha! DOB |
| 11th December 2006 anonymous | - From: Dumela from Botswana Dude, nice warthogs. They were my favorite in Africa. |
| 4th December 2006 Jack | - From: Jo-burg your blog doesnt really say anything useful at all... apartheid and the holocaust are about as different as a fly and an elephant. it is insulting to jews to compare the two. |
| 4th December 2006 Funk | Hmmmm... - From: Jo-burg Thats strange, not sure that you feel safe all the time huh? Well guess what... YOU"RE IN AFRICA!! |
| 4th December 2006 clinton | - From: Jo-burg Finally you have left us, we thought you somehow made your way back to double bay. Looks as though you are having fun. There are 2 things that I relate to the south of america: Possum soup and the movie "deliverence".. Did Daz email you the photo of you and olga? Daz is in love now, shut the gates for "Daz Abbott". Have fun over there and watch out for the dodgey criminals, you idiot. |
| 1st December 2006 olga | where are you - From: $26 Suit Mad Mike, is it true you have finally left Sydney.Rumor has it Daz and Clint saw you shopping at Double Bay Warehouse yesterday, or were they joking as usual? |
| 30th November 2006 Sally | nice tie, slick! - From: $26 Suit Farrell, you are having too much fun -- and I'm terribly jeolous! Anyway, you'll have to write soon to let us know if you ever really made it out of Sydney. Love the Olga. That's what Matt will get the next time he misbehaves. :) |
| 29th November 2006 Nicole | light beer - From: $26 Suit Hey Mike Daz told me I'd been published on your blog. Never forget that light beer in Australia is low-alcohol... haha :) [And it doesn't beat water!] Have fun on the rest of your travels. Nicole |
| 28th November 2006 Clinton | Thankyou - Mad Mike - From: $26 Suit Mad Mike - It was our pleasure (speaking on behalf of Daz,Ants and I) that you landed here with us in Sydney.Although you tend to have much etiquette for the female population, and morals which we do not always support it has been fun times and theres always a place to stay if you return. But I'm sure well venture to Atlanta sooner than later so you can show us your neck of the woods.Just remember some aussie/kiwi slang sayings and spread them around the world: chop,shalacking,good sorts and of course last but not least SLAPPERS. |
| 24th November 2006 Luce | Hi! - From: "First star to the left, then straight on till morning." Hi sailor! I finally read your blog ! Will print preatty soon some pages to read in the train in Paris on my way home!! All the best to you and Paul. MLuce |
| 14th November 2006 Unc Paul | Good News - From: Let it Ride Mike, glad to hear you are feeling so much better. Keep up posted as you near your jump-off time. All is well with family in Atlanta. Paul |
| 14th November 2006 mac | wow - From: Let it Ride How pretty!! Sounds like a great hike, too. Glad you're alive & kickin'! Come home soon! |
| 28th October 2006 T-roy | Hope all is well - From: What's Up Doc Glad to hear you are improving. When you get back into town give me a call. |
| 12th October 2006 Dave Krocak | Hey - From: What's Up Doc Farrell, got an Evite to a Halloween party. Want to come? I can forward it on to you. Actually, my brother sent it, and its at my house. You can even stay here if you want. Nice blogs. Hope you get to keep on the traveling ways. DTK |
| 9th October 2006 JP | Heal Fast - From: What's Up Doc dude, hope you heal fast and get back on 'walkabout'. |
| 26th September 2006 farrell | Lost paddle swim - From: Birds, Turtles, and Whales... oh my Ouch, 2/3 of Lost paddle. Email me the story. |
| 26th September 2006 anonymous | - From: Birds, Turtles, and Whales... oh my Sorry about your back, man. That really sucks. I was the only one of us to make to the Gauley this year. Did 1 run of the Upper Yough & 1 of the Upper G. I can report that a swim of 2/3 of Lost Paddle is quite survivable, just hold your breath a long time. |
| 25th September 2006 Smitty | Hey Pledge - From: Birds, Turtles, and Whales... oh my Bummer to hear about the back. Get it taken care of so you can come hit lead-off for the softball team. We are in the playoffs for the summer session!!! |
| 15th September 2006 Funk | namba man - From: Of Volcanoes and Nambas Can you bring me a few of those nambas? I don't know what size but probably bigger than yours. |
| 3rd September 2006 Dave Krocak | still reading - From: "First star to the left, then straight on till morning." Farrell, I check in every once in a while and glad to see the saga continues. "Straight on till morning" sounds like a nice way to navigate. I'm sure the trip has been a more than you thought it would be so far. The stories are cool. I'll check in again soon. dave-o |
| 29th August 2006 Funk | Carson Palmer update - From: "First star to the left, then straight on till morning." Remember Palmer blew his knee out? Played last night for first time preseason, looked awesome. The Bengals are contenders, just FYI. |
| 7th August 2006 pshirmey | By the way... - From: Galley Wench The softball team is 3-1, can you believe that... |
| 7th August 2006 pshirmey | Uh oh.... It is night... - From: Galley Wench and Farrell's driving... |
| 27th July 2006 pshirmey | Song - From: The winds of change Scorpions... |
| 27th July 2006 Stone | Song - From: The winds of change Scorpions... |
| 27th July 2006 Funk | Scorpions sang "Winds of Change" - From: The winds of change I remember listening to it as the US bombed Iraq in the 1st Gulf War, nice huh? |
| 27th July 2006 Dedra | - From: The winds of change Fleetwood Mac, I think. |
| 27th July 2006 Jensen | The Winds of Change - From: The winds of change The Scorpions sang that song. Have fun on the next leg of your trip. |
| 26th July 2006 Funk | I hear... - From: Spring Break '06 that "lure" is good eatin' |
| 13th July 2006 James | Glad to hear you're alive... - From: Momo Paul And what makes you think you're going to find single women half way around the world?? |
| 12th July 2006 Smitty | Good to Hear all is well - From: Momo Paul Good to hear from you Farrell. We were getting worried with no posts in so long. I think there is such a thing as Kava tea and its supposed to be relaxing. You suppose that is the same thing? |
| 11th July 2006 Funk | Dude... - From: Momo Paul I'm cracking up at you fighting that lure, hilarious. Good pictures too. |
| 11th July 2006 Stephanie H. | This is amazing - From: Momo Paul What an amazing experience! Fiji sounds like such a wonderful place. We are so glad that you are having such a great adventure!! |
| 11th July 2006 Vince...... | B@*st%rd - From: Momo Paul i am reading your blogs... I am at work... I dont like you any more.... BUT..... PAYBACK IS A BIATCH... SO I WILL GET EVEN ONE DAY..:) |
| 7th July 2006 pshirmey | Wow! - From: The Passage Those are waves from near-gale winds! I would have been barkin' chum for hours. I did not get multiple emails this time... I did not get any. I just happenend to check the site right as you posted. Have fun MFF! Remember we are all living vicarously.... luckily that does not include the seasick part. |
| 29th June 2006 Polly Albitz | Wow - From: The Passage I am telling you Farrell I should read every day cause I am amazed. Don't know when you'll get this message. Hang in there and savor every moment. heading to Texas for the 4th. Love the pictures! |
| 22nd June 2006 Funk | I'm diggin the sailing blog... - From: The Passage I think you should keep doing it. Just my $0.02. |
| 21st June 2006 Toni | - From: bam a lam, Oh Black Betty Just today started my tour down south.... in winter... might cut it short if anythings like the ghost town of Bunbury!!!! Need to meet some good people if anyone's heading down south!!!!x |
| 18th June 2006 Britmale | A life on the ocean wave........... - From: The Passage .......is better than going to sea! Well thats what my old Grandad used to sing to me. Great reading Mike, I was once a merchant seaman long ago and met many yachtsmen in various ports on my travels, I loved it. Would'nt mind giving it a go myself after reading your account. So again, great TR's, keep em comin and hang on to your MOB thing! May the sails on your watch fill with pride. Dave |
| 8th June 2006 spooky | the 411 - From: Cocaine wuz up my nigga i need to know all the exact steps to make cokain step by step inch by inch you feel me |
| 31st May 2006 Youknowwho | What bad cartoons - From: "On a train bound for nowhere" I don't know what you're thinking. Those were great cartoons. |
| 29th May 2006 Dedra | - From: Opua Cruising Club Happy Birthday, Mike! and yes, I did receive about 20 of this email. What kind of job in Antarctica? |
| 27th May 2006 D | Unfortunate - From: Aotearoa I have returned Man...Being stuck in New Zealand and having to postpone your trip to Fiji. I feel for you brother....You have it rough, the stress must be killing you. Hang in there. |
| 20th May 2006 Smitty | - From: Scout's Corollaries You should not cut your hair again and start a new trend. When I see you next I expect to see you looking like Forrest Gump when he was running back and forth across the country. |
| 9th May 2006 Pogue | Picture 2 - From: Scout's Corollaries I agree let's see that head shaved. By the way do they charge by the size of the head for a hair cut down under. You may need that van money sooner than you thought. Good Luck |
| 9th May 2006 pshirmey | Picture!!! - From: Scout's Corollaries We will need a picture of your shaved head before you sail!!! |
| 2nd May 2006 Mark Neisler | Just a note! - From: Missing Photos Just a note to say hi, and tell you that I am so jealous that I can't hardly stand to look at all of this. I am very happy that you have this opportunity. Be the way, Diane and I will be paddling the Grand Canyon for nine days at the end of the month. We'll be in a paddle raft so we won't feel like total tourons. Uncle Mark |
| 2nd May 2006 Polly Albitz | Wow - From: Sand Fly Phenomena Hey Farrell. You have to know, that I thougt Wilson was joking about going to NZ. Sorry I wasn't able to make the trip too. ( I know, I wasn't invited. :) Your journey is so cool. You really have more guts than I ever gave you credit for. Be sure that you do include the real truth about the Wison stop over. Maybe write in code it the content is that bad. Life here is one big party. Nice to know my mess should be wrapped up by the end of June. One hell of a party coming my way!! Keep the stories coming. :) |
| 27th April 2006 anonymous | - From: Cocaine sdgfasfasfasfas |
| 21st April 2006 anonymous | - From: Te Anau Incident Didn't you say something once to the effect you should never drink tequila? |
| 17th April 2006 Butch Cassidy | Some things never change.... - From: Te Anau Incident "You guys really missed it.....you should have been here yesterday" You should have tried the dollar trick. Lots of luck next time. |
| 17th April 2006 Vince | ...sigh... - From: Te Anau Incident Dude...WTF... you can get that kind of drama here in Atlanta.......did you ever meet up with Andy Fuller? |
| 15th April 2006 SeattleSis | - From: Doubtful Sound I wish I was there. The pics are amazing. Enjoy enough for all of us - sounds like you are at night at least. |
| 14th April 2006 Chris N. | NZ is so beautiful! - From: Picture upload Mike, Thanks for the pics - what a beautiful place! Would you be interested in trading places? My nice and dry, but paper-crammed, office for your wet and miserable kayaking experience? Chris N. |
| 13th April 2006 Stone | Sunset over Lake Wakatipu - From: Picture upload Is now my desktop! Thanks Farrel. It was good to finally get an update, MD, Funk, and I were about to mount a rescue mission. |
| 12th April 2006 george | - From: New Zealand Driving I really like the "passenger side" visual. How often are you actually seen doing that? sorta monty pythonish. |
| 11th April 2006 Zach | you missed some of the best sites!! - From: Charlie don't surf when you go to Baler you gotta hit up the Mother falls on the other side of San Luis (the twon before baler). Most the locals know where they are and you can hire a trike there at a relitivly good price. As well as the Bayan tree (its the oldest and biggest in Asia) over in Maria (the next town over). bolth are great places for pictures and just to see. |
| 7th April 2006 Kurt | Damn computers - From: New Zealand Driving Just caught up on all your travels. Computer f--- up. Your dad sent me an e-mail because I had trouble with the site, all is good now enjoyed the pics and stories. Have fun and talk to you later. |
| 4th April 2006 Funk | Wish I had a nickel. - From: New Zealand Driving I wish I had a nickel for everytime you climbed into the "passenger side" of your van to drive. For some reason that cracks me up. I think you should keep track of it. (or at least do a shot everytime you do it) |
| 29th March 2006 Smitty | Celcius is not Metric - From: Metric System You've been away too long. Celcius is not a metric system. It is a centigrade system defining 100 degrees as the boiling point of water and 0 as the freezing point of water. Work that into your conversation at the local pub and you'll be sure to impress the Kiwi ladies. Take Care |
| 29th March 2006 Dave K | quick hi - From: Wellington -- The city of Verb Mike - some quick thoughts. Pick up a rock, take a picture and sell it on Ebay as a real Mt Doom rock. Katherine? Sisters? Nice!!! Your taxes are due in about 20 days. Don't make Uncle Sam mad. Are you picking up all of the lingo there?? Don't forget to throw a y'al in there every once in a while! Peace. |
| 28th March 2006 Johnny | DOB - From: New Zealand Driving What's a DOB in New Zealnd? |
| 25th March 2006 Mike D | Say Again? - From: Kaituna... Take II Reading this blog was kind of like reading a user manual written by the IT department. I read the whole thing and still have no idea what you are talking about. From what I could tell you like it....that's good. |
| 22nd March 2006 Big Dog | Yea, - From: Kaituna... Take II Yea. who is Erin?...Sounds like you are pretty far away from where the Hurricane hit I was thinking about you. Tasmania soo cool! take care. |
| 22nd March 2006 Big Dog | Out of town - From: Bubble Boy Want detalis of leave town, sounds like a better story than be a human ball. take care y |
| 20th March 2006 chad | - From: Kaituna... Take II I'll add these TRs to the next AWC newsletter. Try to get a pic of yourself running a rapid! I've joined you in the swim team department...3 on the Ocoee this weekend...arrgggghhh! Any DOBs in NZ? I've been following your trip on here...I especially liked the Mt Pinetubu (sp?) pics...very cool. You probably crossed paths with Sheri's parents in Tasmania...they were there right about the same time you were. They are now in the area of Australia that got hit by the hurricane...sounds like they were just north of it and are ok. |
| 20th March 2006 Funk | And who is Erin???? - From: Kaituna... Take II ? |
| 16th March 2006 farrell | Dr. Feelgood - From: In a Van down by the river Yes I think you can wear any shoes you want. They are more concerned that you have enough leather on or an old ripped T-shirt |
| 15th March 2006 Robyn | Soundtrack - From: Bubble Boy Hey Mike - I think you should compose a soundtrack of your travels. The Gumboot Song has to be in there somewhere of course. |
| 15th March 2006 Anonymac | - From: Swim Team X2 Separate thoughts (backwards order from your post): 1. Send pics 2. Sorry about the van... Doh!! 3. Confess Your Swims! Hehehe....how is that again, we're all between swims? Yeah, that's it... |
| 15th March 2006 Funk | Question - From: In a Van down by the river hey Farrell, Preston, Dewald and I are heading to the Motley Crue show tonite... can we wear open toed shoes to it? |
| 15th March 2006 Funk | Devils? - From: Thank You Easter Bunny -- Bawk Bawk Hey Farrell, do the Tassie Devils spin as fast as they do in the cartoon? |
| 12th March 2006 anonymous | Crater Lake - From: Mt. Pinatubo I'm doing a geography essay on the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in 1991 and it was really interesting to read your journal! The idea of swimming in the crater lake is amazing, though a little scary! |
| 11th March 2006 SeattleSis | everybody walks? - From: In a Van down by the river You had to go to New Zealand to find that. You could have always come to Seattle. |
| 11th March 2006 Stone (Preston) | St. Patty's??? - From: In a Van down by the river WTF? Do they celebrate it earlier than us Yanks? |
| 10th March 2006 farrell | beer - From: Metric System I'll drink beer in any amounts that they will serve it to me. |
| 10th March 2006 Dave-o | Hola Farrell! - From: Metric System Farrell, or Mike as some people might call you, just got caught up on your blog. I've read some, but it has been a while. Some great pics which I'm sure don't do justive to what you've seen. Good stuff! I think you're in NZ now, somewhere far away. Are you going to see Middle Earth when you're there??? If you see Samwise, tell him I say, "Whassup?" I'll be a more regular visitor, just bookmarked the page. Until next time. |
| 9th March 2006 anonymous | - From: Metric System Next you'll be drinkin beer in litres. |
| 7th March 2006 anonymac | I resemble that remark! - From: Rock Paper Scissors I flip, 'cuz hair falling my face drives me nuts. It's not a boody call, not a sign, a signal, a hint, or an indication of my position on the scale of ho and girl-next-door, only means my hair falling in my face drives me nuts (and tucked hair (1) hurts my ears & (2) won't pony well afterward). So there! *LOL* |
| 2nd March 2006 Tracy | - From: Rock Paper Scissors Girls that flip are Ho's!! Tuckers are the "girl next door." |
| 2nd March 2006 Vince | wildlife - From: Rock Paper Scissors hey... dont come back unless you can send me a picture of a Tazmanian Devil.......... |
| 2nd March 2006 D | Only Farrell... - From: Great Overland Trek Farrell - You are the man! Sounds like you are doing it all... |
| 1st March 2006 Funkdaddy | My comments don't show up - From: Great Overland Trek 2 |
| 1st March 2006 Jim F. | caught up now - From: Great Overland Trek Finally got caught up on reading your blog. Fix your feet dude. And to answer the most important question yet... if she is a whore she is immediately dropped by one point (Olympic scoring) Rock on! |
| 21st February 2006 George | Spring Break? - From: bam a lam, Oh Black Betty Spring Break & you take pictures of a big rats ass? Geez, Farrell! |
| 20th February 2006 Polly Albitz | You are living the life - From: "On a train bound for nowhere" You really suck and I am jealous! trying to keep up with you. Wanted to be sure you were reading some type of newpaper about the riots and such over some really bad cartoons slamming the muslum world. Be careful. Americans aren't real popular right now! I will treat you to some wine upon your return! Polly |
| 14th February 2006 Stephanie | Love the pictures - From: bam a lam, Oh Black Betty We are glad to hear that you are having a good time!! Love the pics and blog, keep sending them! |
| 14th February 2006 Vince | sheep sheep sheep - From: bam a lam, Oh Black Betty Hey Have you met any Wesh people in Perth? if you have, i bet i know them.... BTW are there any people there? i dont see any in your photos... |
| 14th February 2006 Mike D | Good Pics - From: DRIVER !!!!! Once again, some great pics. We missed you on SB Sunday....Stay safe... |
| 13th February 2006 Smitty | Ob-Gyne-Dental Pic - From: DRIVER !!!!! Farrel, Did you notice the mouthwash tasted a bit funny at the dental office? Take Care Bother. |
| 13th February 2006 anonymous | - From: Mt. Pinatubo you poo head |
| 6th February 2006 Dedra | OB/GYN DENTAL SIGN - From: DRIVER !!!!! Funny, you captured a brief moment in my life on that sign. I once mistakenly requested a yearly exam from the receptionist at my dentist's office. Also, I'm sorry your cock died. Dedra |
| 3rd February 2006 Nicole Booher | Superbowl & thinking of you - From: Cost of Stupidity Sorry,what a crazy ordeal. We leave for Istanbul this Saturday, 10 days in Turkey and Greece, yeah! We will be in Istanbul for Superbowl but we will think of you and miss your great party. Go Hoosiers! |
| 30th January 2006 Sally | SUCKS! - From: Cost of Stupidity wow that really does suck! Passport stamps are the best souvenirs, at least that's my opinion, so I feel your pain. |
| 29th January 2006 Wilson | Another Farrell? - From: Cost of Stupidity Sorry to hear about your hassles, but it would be interesting to see what the person who tries to pass himself off as you would look like... Glad to hear your adventures are going well, & the embassy will take care of you. Enjoying your blog, please keep in touch. |
| 28th January 2006 Mike D | Fedex? - From: Cost of Stupidity Farrell - You could also use UPS, you bastard. Be safe, let us know if you need anything...We are still planning on going to your place for the superbowl. I hope that was in your sales contract! |
| 26th January 2006 Dedra | no encouragement, too bad, or shit happens - From: Cost of Stupidity As long as you have your black sharpie marker, you'll be fine! Take care. |
| 26th January 2006 Jennifer Smith | It sounds Terrific! - From: Kuna Crabs I am looking forward to go there this coming summer! |
| 26th January 2006 Tom Arnold | - From: Cost of Stupidity or Buckhead.... |
| 26th January 2006 Preston | Crater Lake - From: Mt. Pinatubo Was the water really warm like a bath? Did someone take the picture, or did you use auto and have to jump back in real quick? |
| 26th January 2006 john b | priceless! - From: Cost of Stupidity |
| 26th January 2006 Paul N. | Bad Luck - From: Cost of Stupidity Sorry Farrell about your bad events that took place. Maybe you should get a passport holder that you put around your neck. That's what I use. Do you want me to send you mine? Just kidding. My prayers are with you. |
| 25th January 2006 Monte | - From: Charlie don't surf I can't believe you pass on the whore! Nilsson would be very disappointed in you. Sounds like your having a great time. Take care! Mont |
| 24th January 2006 Eric Smith | - From: Mt. Pinatubo The Pics are great Farrell. Keep the updates up they are really interesting. I bet the next time I see you, you weigh 120 lbs and look like freakin' Grizzly Adams. Take Care |
| 23rd January 2006 Brian K | - From: Mt. Pinatubo Mike - glad to see you continue on your journey .. wish we could have met up in Portland but maybe we will meet up somewhere exotic ... |
| 20th January 2006 Tom Arnold | - From: Mt. Pinatubo Really enjoying the journal. Keep them coming. So what was the decsion on the marriage offer? |
| 20th January 2006 MIke & Julie | - From: Mt. Pinatubo MF - Good to hear you are having a good time...Good stories and great pics. Be safe. We will have a cold beer for you if you make it back before the superbowl.....have fun. |
| 11th January 2006 James | BOO!!! - From: Hong Kong and Manila |
| 11th January 2006 Mom | - From: Hong Kong and Manila I'm glad you went to a quieter bar. Sounds like you're having fun. I'm glad. |
| 10th January 2006 Emmanuel | Explore Philippines - From: Hong Kong and Manila From being an non-american "american" tourist, my two visits to philippines were awesome, and yes my friend you don't want to stick around manila, the mall culture is crazy. The best place i've been to is called Baguio and it's about 3 hrs out, up in the moutains. If you get a chance check it out. I have friends there if you need help, lemme know. |
| 10th January 2006 Anrea Serna | Hotel - From: Cartagena Thoughts When I went to Cartagena this past December, I decided to stay in the neighborhood of getsemani. I found a great Boutique Hote Called Casa El Carretero http://www.CasaElCarretero.com and I have to say that it is one of the best hotels I have ever been to. Great service, and views from it's terrace pool. If you really want to experience a great hotel in Cartagena, stay at the Casa El Carretero bed and Break fast. |
| 10th January 2006 juliette | Does a girl being a prostitute make her less attractive> - From: Hong Kong and Manila ANSWER: As mom always says, "pretty is as pretty does"! :) glad you're safe! Get used to the crowds.... |
| 7th January 2006 Danne the dog | ???? - From: Cocaine i´m not so shore if your info is real, id ont think is so easy as u put it, u missed a lots of moments, |
| 6th January 2006 Juliette | bon voyage - From: starting out Bon voyage Mike!! Best of luck and be safe...I guess I'll put off my party until May or so to accomodate your schedule! ;) |
| 6th January 2006 geeked up | - From: Cocaine Way cool man , was it cheaper there i can i come |
| 6th January 2006 geeked up | - From: Cocaine Can i come next time :) |
| 5th January 2006 JP | travel safe - From: starting out safe travels to you. write often as there are many of us who wish to someday venture out as you are doing. |
| 29th December 2005 Adam Motes | Question? - From: Cocaine Is it like the Coors Tour where you get a sample at the end? And where's my t-shirt that says Farrell went to a Cocaine Factory and all I got was this lousy nose bleed? |
| 17th December 2005 lizzard | HOLY COW!!! - From: Cocaine |
| 15th November 2005 MN Dave | Wow - From: Cocaine I was cleaning up the inbox and stumbled upon "the blog." After touring around where you have been, I saw this. Wow. Very wow. I'll stick to the booze as its a safer drug. And, fingers crossed, I won't get shot for drinking any I make. |
| 4th November 2005 Marilyn | Very Interesting - From: Cocaine Very interesting! I thought cocaine was made from the sugars of the coco plant. Knew there were some other additives, but didn't know what. |
| 27th October 2005 Grimey boy | this is tha shit nicca - From: Cocaine i never knew how coke was made intil i read this. u need to tell more aboout how it is made. this is very interesing. |
| 20th October 2005 David | Wow - From: Cocaine Well...That was interesting. I am suprised they let you in that close. |
| 20th October 2005 brian | NO COMMENT - From: Cocaine |
| 20th October 2005 KT | - From: Cocaine I was never interested in cocaine, but your description of the process has put me off forever. Sounds like a cool adventure. |
| 19th October 2005 Juliette | - From: Cocaine FREAKIN' AMAZING...........man...... |
| 19th October 2005 Juliette | congratulations! - From: Cuidad Perdida you did what most people wouldn't dare to do...i think it's awesome! can't wait to see the photos. |
| 13th October 2005 Funk | Selling House - From: Made it But where are we supposed to have the SuperBowl, Low-Country Boil and Halloween parties if you sell the house? |
| 11th October 2005 Juliette | Bienvenido! - From: Made it a Colombia!!! I'm so excited for you - especially now that you have a contract on your house :) How long will you spend there? Remember that we Colombians are very into formality and extended courtesy :) good luck! |
| 10th September 2005 jcbarrow | bon voyage - From: got my ticket check the title! Have a good trip! John and Auntie M |
