Hope to see you in the fall and meet your future husband! Man, that makes me feel old.

Hi Josh and Amy! Just checking things out and am very excited for your big day that is approaching. Hope all is well and I'll see you before long!

OOOPS...I know that Kathleen and the Kids, Theresa and Family,are not coming, Meg and Nick left today for Vancouver for vacation and that Kate didn"t know yet if she was coming. Meg was in hopes that they were coming. Has a new job and didn't know for sure.

I am coming in on Friday....only me ..Tracy had already made plans to go to Indiana the following weekend so we won't let her miss to much school...Jamie is playing varsity volleyball.. and Jim is going to stay with her.....I've never been to Mich. Are you two registered anywhere???? How was Europe??? Amy-- Aunt Pat , Rita and I were wondering if you wanted us to be Bridemaids....We were flowergirls for Tom and Liz's wedding!!!! Love Aunt Mary

Hey Josh. Just got you message bout needing a place to stay in madison. I'm not there anymore but I know plenty of people who are. Email me at timothycondon@gmail.com if you have no luck with the surfing and I'll get you a real nice place to stay.

tim.

Dear Amy& Josh last saw you on Mt. Washburn in Yellowstone with daughter Claire

Ok. What's next?
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Next we get married and live happily ever after.

Beyond the upcoming wedding we don't have a lot going on other than working/finding jobs and a place to settle down for the next couple years.

I met you guys in Carlsbad Caverns and we discussed Southern Utah, the most beautiful area I've ever seen.

Let me know if you want some tips on what to do or where to stay in the area. I hope you had a great adventure the last 6 months. Now it's time to get to work like the rest of us!

-David
512-826-0754

Hi Josh,
Just wanted to thank you for taking photos of me and my brother Mark. We met on the Grand View Trail in the Grand Canyon. I hope you had a good trip down to Horseshoe Mesa. I hope your exciting travels continue.
Tania

Call me when you get home I can't believe it is almost over! I miss you, mommy says I get to see you thursday, YEAH!! Aunt Amy is almost home

Wow! 2 days left. It seems like you have been gone a long time, but it is still amazing to realize it is almost over. Jobs and wedding plans now!!!

See you tomorrow. Love, Mom

Remember me? You met Brennan and me ontop of Pamola Peek in Baxter State Park. i can't believe that you two are still traveling. i must admit that i am quite jealous. I've been checking your updates and i can tell that you're living deep.perhaps your guestbook isn't the best place to ask this but i couldn't find an email addy, so do you mind if i upload the pics of Brennan and me to for non-comercial use? i just want to share some of my adventure with my friends.

Hey, it's Friday and you promised to update on Thursday. Are you too busy winning money? Love, Mom

Cant believe that your journey is almost over. Just wanted to say thank you for the latest postcard. I have really enjoyed reading all of the journal entries. What an experience you both have had! I cant wait to hear all about it. Have a great time in Vegas. Hope to see you soon! Love to both of you

Hi Amy and Josh: It sure was fun meeting you at the yorksville winery on Oct 27th- (we were the couple from Seattle, celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary)
Wishing you the best,
Ester

Hi Amy!!!
Just checking in from the Lansing Greyhound.You and Josh are kick'n ass; I am very jealous!
Any new Greyhound experiences for the late night camp fire stories?
Check ya later...
~Jake

We met Josh at a rest stop near Winchester Bay in early October. He said Amy was up ahead--we finally passed her about 10 miles down the road.

Good luck!

Yes, my daddy is an old grumpy pants, but I still looked really cute. The few little monsters we had come to our house said so. I stood at the top of the steps while mommy handed out candy and they all said, "aww cute doggy!" Mommy says that I get to see you soon! I can't wait for hugs!

Happy Halloween! I am going to be a Hawian Dog, my daddy says that dogs don't need to dress up, so mommy couldn't buy me a costume, but she is going to put my Hawain Lei on me. :))P.S.
Mommy and Daddy say Happy Halloween also
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Mia, that's too bad that your daddy says that. Is that because he is an old grumpypants?

I'm so very sorry to hear you were hit by a car Amy!! What a way to end your trip. And it sounds like you were getting strong. At least now you've got getting hit out of the way. I got hit last year by a car going lots slower, but it hit me from the side, and I broke both legs, so you indeed got off lucky - altho I bet it doesn't feel like it right now, with all of your soreness and scabs. Poor thing!! You have my sumpathy!!

Hi Josh and Amy, I met you on the road outside of Neskowin, on your way to Lincoln City. Did you stop at the Otis Cafe on your way to LC? Make it to Newport for the beer festival? I hope your doing well and Amy is having more fun now that she was then. You will be SO STRONG by the end of the trip Amy - you'll be pulling Josh up the hills.

Amy, glad you weren't severely hurt in your accident today Hwy. 101 is a very dangerous highway and not too many people can get hit by a car at 60 mph and walk away. So just be careful on the rest of your trip and keep an eye out for "old ladies" behind the wheel. Well, enjoy the rest of your trip, don't get too wet (it's the rainy season here in Ore. and Northern Cal.), and again be safe.
P. S. If you read this before you head south of Crescent City, be extra carful of that portion of the highway 101. As your map shows, it's a steep climb and very winding and narrow in places.

The Ambulance Guys (Paul & Steve)

Well glad we stopped to get you some help Amy when you got hit on the road to Brookings, OR and the California border. We are certain you will be at the least black and blue from that kind of mishap. We do wish you both better luck on the continuation of your trip.

Hi Guys,
Congrats ! on your engagement. Hopefully, you will still be engaged when you get home...just kidding. If your going to tour around the country, you should sign up for amazing race and win some $$$$ . Hope you are having fun.
Julie W.

Hey guys I hope the weathers doing OK for your journey. If you don't remember us by name, we're the ones that shared our fire with you at Ft stevens campground at the beginning of your bike tour. Have a lot of fun and don't get to wet.

We met at Sylvia Beach Hotel on Sunday morning. Best wishes on your travels. Mary

Hi Josh, great to see you involved in a new on-the-road adventure. I was the Senior Deacon when you were initiated into Covert Lodge #11 in Aug 03. Now Master of the Lodge. Lost track of you. I called Harvest & Mom so have your web. Your dues notices may have missed you. Want to keep you on the active roll. Is Grandville still a good address?

Met you this morning at Sylvia Beach Hotel, you were kind enough to give me the Yankees score on Friday night. They won tonight, bah humbug. I hope you continue to have a fun trip as well as a safe one. Thanks for giving me your card.[

Hi Josh and Amy,
We met at Boiler Bay just outside Depoe Bay on Friday, 10/7. Hope your ride up Otter Crest Loop was fun and on into Newport. Sure glad you got some decent weather today too--what a relief! Ride safe and have fun.

Howdy you two! We hope the rest of your bike trip (and car trip) is a raging success!

Thanks for cleaning up so much as you left!

All the best -
Clark & Kacia

we meet you while we were vacationing in oregon near tillamook.. gave you a root beer. hope your trip will be safe and a good time..

Hello, you both just left Nehalem Bay Winery, it's a sunny clear day but COLD!! It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope the rest of your trip goes well. Thanks for sharing your website and adventure with me, Melissa Stetzel

I just wanted to say hello, and I hope that all is going well.

B.

Hi Amy and Josh,
This is Amy's second cousin Mark Perrin and wife Yuko. I just saw your Mom and Dad at our Wedding reception 2 weeks ago. Look's like your trip is going great. We have a one bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale (near San Jose), but we have plenty of room if you would like to stay here while you are in the area.
Enjoy the Redwoods!
Mark and Yuko

Hi Amy and Josh. Congrats on the engagement!!! I'm your mom's second cousin. Mary Lou is my mom. Just wanted to know if your having a good time? I can't wait to see you soon and I love the great pictures!!! Send an email if you want! <3 , Rebecca ( that means Love, Rebecca )

Amy and Josh,
Uncle Ken and I want to say congratulations on the engagement. Welcome to the family, Josh. The engagement ring is beautiful! Cant wait to hear all about your wedding plans. Love, Aunt Gerrie

Amy and Josh:
Congratulations on your engagement. We are happy for you.
Robin and Doug Mellema
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Thanks!

Congratulations
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Thank you!!

Hey I don't know if I posted the last message? So Thank you again for stoppin into Big Sky Brewing Co. Hope you have a great time in Glacier

Thank you for taking me to softball friday night Aunt Amy, while my mommy was working!! It was great to see you!
Love Mia

Amy is on Greyhound, somewhere in ND as of this afternoon. We are looking forward to seeing her, if only for a short weekend.

Hi Amy and Josh,
I am now sitting in Todd's old bedroom trying to keep Gracie busy. They are delivering the new bedroom furniture for your parents. Gracie is not very happy being locked up in the bedroom. She says hi, bark,bark. I am all caught up on the reading,so feel free to add more pages anytime. If I dont see you when you are home for the wedding, have a great time. You will have bus lag, I am sure. I dont envy you 36 hours on a greyhound. Keep taking pictures and enjoy the rest of your trip Love to both of you

Thanks for the post card, the prairie dogs are so cute!!

I hope your RAGBRAI experience continued to improve as the week went on. Enjoyed meeting both of. Will continue to check your site from time to time. Any RAGBRAI photos to be posted? Have a great time on your adventure!
Alice(of the SAG wagon)

ABBY HAD A BABY GIRL!!!! SHE IS SO CUTE!!!

Hello Amy and Josh! I went to high school with Amy back in the day. I missed you at the softball game last week but I couldn't happier that you are on a fantastic trip. I hope that everything is still going well!

Amy and Josh:
Sherry gave me your card with your website info. on it. Your pictures are awesome. Hope you are having a great time.
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Thank you. I've really been having a lot of fun taking all the pictures.

Amy and Josh haven't posted lately, but are alive and well, and on schedule. They were in Munising, MI last night, July 12th. We had a wonderful weekend with them on Mackinac Island. It was great to see them! We rode bikes around the island, walked alot, took a carriage/wagon ride, (had a flat tire on the wagon) and ate too much fudge.

Met you at Avalanche lean-to in Adirondack State Park. Great web site, like your pictures, must have a nice camera. Your doing the right thing by traveling. When you get older you may not have the time or energy. l'm going on vacation to Arcadia NP and NH White Mts. for 2 weeks. Have a safe trip and God go with you.

I found Amy & Josh's US Adventure card left on the table at the Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery where I waited on them for a beer sampler and some buffalo sort of wings - sorry we didn't have exactly what you were looking for... BUT none the less I wish I knew before you left that you were traveling on this adventure because The Mount Washington Valley has so much to offer! I feel that the weather that day may have been HHH - Hazy, Hot, and Humid - Right now it's crisp 70 temps and visibility of over 100 miles.... you may not have had the best impression of the area but I can assure you it's really an outdoor playground - world class rock climbing, hiking, biking, water sports of all kinds, camping, etc... The skiing in the winter is great too!
I didn't read anything about your experience here in North Conway or the White Mountains - maybe I missed something, but I hope you did have fun, whatever you did Have a great rest of your journey!
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Entries about the White Mountains and so much more will be up someday. We just can't seem to get internet access as often as we'd like and we don't seem to be able to find enough hours in the day to get all of the entries typed up.

Well at least you saw someone who regularily sees Phish (at least Trey). I told you Vermont's not that big.

How was Ben and Jerry's? Is my ice cream in the mail?
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We sent it to Meijer, you can pick it up anytime. I think they have a handling charge of around $4 though. Sometimes it's cheaper, watch the ads.

ps Trey comes into our store on a regular basis...... You almost stumbled upon Phish! Maybe next time!

Great Meeting You Guys! Sounds like a great adventure you have undertaken! Enjoy your new Osprey Pack! That was a pretty Darned GOOD Deal! Couldn't have done it for a nicer couple! Happy 4th! Have FUN!!!!! Stay in touch.
Mark from Climb High

Did you find Phish yet? Vermont's not that big...

Are you going to be in Quebec on Monday? I heard they really know how to celebrate the 4th

Keep having fun...

Uncle Jeff from St. Joseph, MI says Hi! and hopes you are having fun. He stopped to see us on his way to South Boardman.

Thank you for the yummy treats! Mia wants to thank you for finding the perfect father's day card for her daddy! Well VBS is said and done, it was fun! A lot of work, but fun! You didn't miss a whole lot though.Okay well, thank you for posting new pictures! I had been checking like everyday and was happy to see some new stuff!

It's just me again. I was wondering how much the lobster dinners cost in Maine. Uncle Ken wants to go there soon and says that he has heard they are really cheap and good. Also, Amy did you try the blueberry beer? It sounds nasty. Hope it tasted good though. I am still trying to catch up on the reading you two provide. It will keep me busy all summer. Have fun! It sounds like you are.
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Hello, me again. The lobster in Maine, although not cheap, was still cheaper than other places. It was around 16.95 for our 1 lb. lobster and two side items. You could probably find it cheaper at some of the roadside shacks.

I've had at least 4 different blueberry beers in Maine and New Hampshire and they've all been really good. We also recommend the blueberry jam.

Also, overall, we really loved Maine, even if it was either hot and muggy or rainy and cloudy for all but 2 days of our stay there.

Josh, met you at Pomola Peak on Katahdin 6/20. We wanted to push you off the cliff but there were too many people around. Maybe next time. Happy trails...

Since Aunt Gayle is computer illerate, I told her that I would type for her. She says thank you for the postcard. We had Father's Day at Sam's house. It was a good time. We missed you guys. Hope your jouney is still going well! Have lot's of fun on you experience of a lifetime.

I'm happy to see you finally were able to update your journal. Sounds like you are having fun even if the weather hasn't been the best.

Thx for the postcard! The trip looks like fun. Hope you liked NYC. I love it there.
We will miss you on Father's Day! We are all going to Samantha's. Have fun!

Sounds like you guys are having a great time. I wish you guys the best. It's not the same without you around work amy. Good Luck!

Met you at LL Beans. Very best of luck to you on your trip. Enjoy Kahtadn

Amy and Josh, My husband, Tom Podein works at Koeze with your Mom Amy and she sent me your's and Josh's journal. I am enjoying your pictures a great deal. I love pictures and love to see the places you are visiting. Josh, you are going to have to show me how you take the close-up's of the flowers. They are spectaular!!!, so detailed. Sorry, I was the one who said to label the pictures, which I heard is a pain, but thank you for doing the latest ones. Please keep the pictures coming and be safe and enjoy your trip.
Patti Podein
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I actually use some magnifying filters to take the close ups of the flowers. They screw on to the lens. I have a set of 3 of them and most of the time I use them all at once. They make it so the subject is bigger and they also make it so the background is more out of focus which makes the flower stand out more.

And I want to label the pictures whenever I have time as it will help me remember things later. So it's not a big deal.

Hey you two, I miss you both. Josh I miss playing with you when I go visit my grandma and grandpa and that silly dog Gracie, Amy I miss you when I am torturing Gracie, you always make the best faces and then you pick me up and hug me and that is so nice!! My mom lets me sit on her lap sometimes, when I'm calm and look at your pictures, it looks like you are having a nice trip. My mom and dad told me tell you that they miss you too! Hope to hear from you soon!

amy and josh were excellent house guests!

it was so nice to meet the both of you and i hope you have a fantastic and exciting journey.

Glad that you got to spend some time in Victorian Cape May. It seems that your schedule does not leave much time for visiting NJ. We do have a beautiful state no matter what the jokes say!

Hi from Patti and Paul Weitz also.

It was great meeting the two of you. Best of luck in everything and have fun.

Amy and Josh were wonderful customers, we hope for them to drop by again!

Goodluck Amy and Josh!

- Ten Ren Tea Time

Neat shots of Pittsburg. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate. I'd like to see some pics of Falling Water. Wow! How are things going?

mom

Pittsburg looks yucky and cloudy

You both have a fun time and enjoy every minute of it! I will try to cheer your Mom up as she is already missing you very very very much!!!!!!!!!

It looks like you guys are going to be busy. Make sure to take lots of pictures and update us often. Have Fun!

The trip has started. Amy and Josh left Grandville about 6:30 PM.

Hi Amy & Josh... it's Natalie. I think what you guys are doing is so exciting! I can't wait to see pics & read all about your trip. Have fun

I'm Amy's Mom and signing this because Josh told me to.