Messages
Name: Noah
Date: September 4, 2006 12:41 PM HST
Message: Cabell-- I've just moved to DC (though I am carless for now)--please let me know if you are still in the area!
Name: Amy	Location: Chicago
Date: September 3, 2006 4:52 PM HST
Message: Cabell! I tried emailing you and it was returned as a delivery failure. I wrote to let you know that I would not be able to meet you guys at the finish line. I will be thinking of you and Coltrane and cheering you both to the finish--if only in spirit. Every good wish, Amy
Name: Amy	Location: Chicago Now.
Date: August 29, 2006 9:53 PM HST
Message: Cabell, pedal faster ;-)....and please, no more flat tires. Coltrane, try to be patient with him a little longer....he's only human. You guys are awesome!
Name: Katie Seitz	Location: DC
Date: August 29, 2006 11:05 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell - I hope all is well on the road. I see you're in WV now - I hear it's beautiful there. Best wishes for a smooth and scenic last week! -Katie
Name: Nick Marinides	Location: Buffalo NY
Date: August 28, 2006 10:48 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell, I'm catching you at the end of your journey, I guess -- better late than never! I spent most of my summer in Paris, which is nice, but I envy somewhat your outdoors travels. I enjoyed reading some of your postings right now as I take a break from grad school research. See you in Chicago in a few weeks! ~ Nick
Name: Joyce Bettano	Location: Peabody, MA
Date: August 24, 2006 8:46 AM HST
Message: To Cabell & Coltrane, Look for a small care package in Keyser, WV. Hope you will enjoy! :)
Name: Noah	Location: Washington, DC
Date: August 17, 2006 11:13 PM HST
Message: Cabell-- It seems like just yesterday that you were about to climb the Rockies...I'm excited to see how far you've come. Today was spent on an apartment chase in DC that was only fruitful in the way motivational speakers think of such things, but I'm excited to jump back into the SEGL mix soon (I've been to Paris, Seattle, Oregon, and now DC in the last couple of weeks). The new web site is about to go up, among many other things. Hope things are well--I'm thinking of you. --Noah :)
Name: Mike
Date: August 17, 2006 8:34 PM HST
Message: I will add one more bit of possibly useful Information, you don't really need to take any water down the C&O towpath, as there are water pumps every 3 miles, and also camp grounds every 3 miles. LIke it said, it's even better than the Katy Trail.
Name: Mike
Date: August 17, 2006 4:19 PM HST
Message: Ok, i was reading that you thinking about hiking the appalachian trail. the Appalachian trail really is a trail, I mean, it's not actually along roads and stuff. It is actually as good as it sounds, i hiked the northern half and it was very remote. I didn't see as much wildlife as i thought I would. Kayaking is much better for seeing wildlife, although you don't meet as many people. the animals all dwell near the river, and come to it to drink, deer and such will usually just look at you as you float quietly by, whereas if you're hiking, the animals all run off before you even see them. Of the three, hiking, biking Kayaking, I honestly like Kayaking the best, you can store 100lbs of goods in a good size Kayak. If you got a GPS you're all set then, you can figure out where to get out, just trace your route on google earth or something. I would probably prefer biking if not for trucks coming both ways and such on roads with no shoulder. I can't deal with that. Also, dogs, are worse than trucks. it's hard to outrun some of them on a mountainbike. I rode my bike about 50 miles north and encountered 30 separate instances of dogs chasing me, so, Indiana is not the best place in the world to go cycling. It can be beautiful though. I went the other day and only got chased once, so I don't know why that one road was so full of dogs. weird.
Name: Mike
Date: August 17, 2006 3:20 PM HST
Message: I would also like to apologize for the inhospitality you recieved in Indiana, I kind of have experienced the same thing, Indiana is a red state full of dullards who hate doing anything interesting.
Name: Mike	Location: carmel,Indiana
Date: August 17, 2006 2:30 AM HST
Message: Hey, I hope you don't throw those maps away after you're done, I'd love to get some. Maybe photo copy them or something,send them back to you.
Name: Mike
Date: August 17, 2006 2:26 AM HST
Message: Yeah, you're marking your elevation and stuff, so you got a GPS with you? Yeah, i've been tryin to see you on the google earth satellite.(j/k) You can [i]almost[/i] see where the gravel roads are on the google satellite images. the free version you can't, not sure if you can on the paid service.
Name: Mike
Date: August 17, 2006 2:21 AM HST
Message: Just wanted to ad, if this doesn't satisfy your wanderlust, you could get a nice motor boat and you can cruise all the way from Ohio, down the ohio river, to the Wabash, to the Missouri, to the mississippi, to New Orleans. No cars, you can take your dog. Maybe a little far to paddle a kayak, but if you biked across the country, maybe not. there was an article in the paper about a guy and his teenage son doing it in a canoe, I guess it's totally navigable the whole way.
Name: Mike	Location: carmel, IN
Date: August 17, 2006 1:47 AM HST
Message: I've been readin your journal, at http://dogonwheels.us/journal.html, great stuff. i've always wanted to ride my bike across country, but wow, you took your dog, now that takes guts. I admire you. Sounds like maybe you're gettin a little frustrated, been reading your latest entry, your Indiana entry. I just wanted to say, I've been down the Ohio Canal Towpath, I'm assuming the trail goes down the Ohio/Chesapeake towpath. Once you reach that, you're in Bike riding heaven, it's better than the Katy Trail. I would have thought the trail would start there, a great place to start/end, Washington DC. It's sort of like the east coast, I guess, if you considered the Chesapeake Bay the coast. Oh, well, it's been fascinating reading your entry, as I've thought alot about attempting such a trek, every little detail you provide is helpful in considering all the potential scenarios, possible problems that I could encounter. I hiked the appalachian trail before, but I think I like biking more, because it's just easier, you go faster, no weight on your back. Good luck, You're probably out of Indiana by now, I guess it was probably prettier than Utah, Nevada. I'm gonna read your older entries too, this is great stuff.
Name: Michele	Location: Chicago
Date: August 15, 2006 6:23 PM HST
Message: Oh dear. Well, I suppose sometimes the setbacks also give you time to reflect... (Yeah - maybe I'm trying too hard to look on the positive side of things.) Totally stinks that you were waylayed, but I'm glad to hear that it's an equipment problem rather than a physical one. Have to say that after not seeing a post for more than a week, I was beginning to wonder! Looking forward to getting the chance to catch up when you're back in town. Until then, feel free to call if you want to chit chat while you're on the road. Take care, and talk soon- michele
Name: sk weekley	Location: WV
Date: August 14, 2006 3:32 PM HST
Message: West Union is on the rail trail in WV and has a library with public computers. The library is right behind the big red courthouse that is visible from the trail. Sharon PS Randy & Sheri, Robin & Patty and Jakob & Tamar all stayed here with us. If we can get in touch, I'll see if we can help you out some way.
Name: skweek	Location: WV
Date: August 14, 2006 3:29 PM HST
Message: Hi! Will be watching for you to pass through here on the North Bend Rail Trail. Skw
Name: Cabell	Location: Dale, IN
Date: August 14, 2006 3:10 PM HST
Message: Hello Everyone! The website hasn't seen much activity recently. I had a brief time to answer emails when I passed through St. Louis, but computers have been hard to find. Jen's company through Missouri was wonderful, and the weather through Illinois was great. Unfortunately, I've hit a snag today. A critical piece on the trailer broke last night. I thought I could ride through it and get it fixed in New Albany, IN, or Louisville, KY, but this morning it became clear that I really shouldn't keep riding on it. Now I am stopped at a Motel 6 in Dale, IN. Cycletote is sending me a replacement part via next day air, but I'll be here through tomorrow night. I am posting here because the computer at the hotel won't let me log into Blogger. But I'll have the day tomorrow. I'll try to get into Dale to use a computer at the public library. Maybe I'll even be able to download more pictures. In the meantime, feel free to distract me from HBO. Give me a call at 812-937-2294. I am in room 108.
Name: Joyce Bettano (Jen from Boston Mom)	Location: Peabody, MA
Date: August 4, 2006 7:15 AM HST
Message: To Cabell & Coltrane Congratulations on your accomplishment -- You deserve great credit! Wishing you happy & safe trails as you ride through Missouri with my dauther, Jen, from Boston. What a great experience for all! Fondly, Joyce :)
Name: chandra
Date: August 2, 2006 4:13 PM HST
Message: cabell!! i just remembered to check in on your trip!! sounds exciting! tell coltrane that my dog hershey says hi and we are rooting for you! hope you are staying cool. we are hit with 100 degree heat over here. what if you got one of those umbrella hats?? that would be super-fly as you ride, though it might not be good for the aerodynamics. ; D
Name: David Stephan	Location: New York
Date: July 30, 2006 4:19 PM HST
Message: Scrabble, Glad to know you're alive and well. We're loving the updates. I'm gearing up to hopefully join you over Labor Day (wherever you happen to be). David Hunter and Georg Szalai also send their best. We just saw each other in NY this weekend and I caught them up on what you are doing. Everyone's rooting for you. Hope to catch up with you soon. - David
Name: Josh Savitch	Location: Boston
Date: July 27, 2006 10:10 PM HST
Message: Cabell, hasn't anybody ever told you it is rude to "pitch your tent" in public. All kidding aside I hope the trip is as amazing as it sounds. Also, can you give me your home number back in Chicago (nothing urgent). Stay safe.
Name: Dasha	Location: Bethesda, MD
Date: July 27, 2006 9:18 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell! Your pictures are amazing! It looks like you and Coltrane are having an awesome time. Hopefully we'll catch up soon!
Name: Loreen Flynn	Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: July 25, 2006 10:51 PM HST
Message: Hi Cabell, I think it is super neat what you are doing! If you need a place to stay in Cincinnati, please drop me an e-mail. I have a guest room and my dog Pontchartrain (I rescued her down in New Orleans last year after the hurricane) is very sweet with other dogs. I have a bicycle rack for my car and can come pick you up once you are in the vicinity if necessary and would be glad to take Coltrane to my vet, Dr. Bob Biederman at the Cincinnati Central Animal Hospital for a complimentary check up since he has been such a trooper on your journey. There's a reliable cycling shop not far from my house where I get my Mongoose serviced if you need to get your bike checked out. I'll try to send some snacks for you and the pooch in the mail. I am inspired by your trip as it makes me think of a favorite quote: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson. Best wishes for continued safety and adventure on your trail blazing expedition! Sincerely, Loreen in Cincinnati, Ohio P.S. If you are riding through the Columbus, Ohio area my best friend lives there and would certainly be glad to provide you with a home cooked meal and might be able to connect you with free lodgings through her church community. Also have good friends that are professors living in the Juniata College town of Huntingdon, PA and friends I made while doing animal rescue in New Orleans that live in Richmond, VA area that could be of help (and are total dog lovers).
Name: debbie schachner	Location: la junta, colorado
Date: July 24, 2006 7:42 PM HST
Message: Hi Cabell, I just wanted to let you know how neat-o it was to get to meet you, another eastbounder on the ADT! You will probably have biked thru Kansas before I am to walk into Kansas :)Have a marvelous trip, Debbie Schachner
Name: Sarah	Location: New York
Date: July 24, 2006 4:09 PM HST
Message: Hey Cabell! It looks like your trip is going excellently and that you - and Coltrane - have got it covered. I'm glad to read that your spirits are high and that you're meeting so many great people. I agree that fortuitous encounters can be one of the best parts of traveling. Thanks for keeping us updated. Be well, and give Coltrane a pat on the belly for me!
Name: Dave's friend Beth	Location: Denmark
Date: July 21, 2006 10:46 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell! Dave Stephan told me about your travels here and this looks great! What a fantastic trip and Colorado is a great place to be right now- so beautiful in the summer. Have a great rest of your journey and I will follow along with your travels. Give Coltrane a pat for me- dogs are just the greatest, hey. All the best, Beth
Name: Jen	Location: Chicago
Date: July 19, 2006 11:39 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell! Thought about you today and thought I'd check in and see how things are going.... sounds like well! We'll go for a pizza at Frasca when you get back to celebrate your return (and maybe some alcohol too, he he)... Happy travels! xoxo Jen
Name: Tara	Location: Paris, France
Date: July 19, 2006 2:33 AM HST
Message: Cabell -- Bon Jour from France! I'm enjoying keeping up with your travels. Colorado looks as beautiful as i remember it, your pictures are awesome! Hope things are going well. I was looking for another inspiring quote...but found this instead :) "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." -Yogi Berra Happy Trails!
Name: Mom	Location: Bellevue, WA
Date: July 17, 2006 9:35 PM HST
Message: Dear Cabell, Well, I am reading newspaper accounts of the massive heat wave (or blanket) covering much of the country and thinking of you and Coltrane trying just to get from one place to another. I looked at your photos while at work today, and am glad to see that you are not turning bright red; I guess all that sunscreen makes a significant difference! I see what you mean about not a tree to be seen in most of Nevada. Love those rocks in Utah, and what a relief to see mountains again in Colorado! I was especially appreciative of Mt. Rainier today as I spied it above its nest of smog. I trust you have met your gracious hostess today and have been able to thank her for a pad to spread out in for a couple of days. How nice to find people from time to time who really do make us welcome as we pass along. I love hearing your progress and your encounters. I got your second installment of dog food and provisions in the mail today so expect they will await you at the designated post offices. Many blessings and much love, Mom
Name: Sandy	Location: Reno
Date: July 15, 2006 11:22 PM HST
Message: Hey Cabell, Where are you? Been looking daily for a posting. I hope that you and Coltrane are doing well. Sandy
Name: Dick Bratton	Location: Green Mtn Falls, CO
Date: July 15, 2006 10:02 PM HST
Message: Where are you ? You can stay at my home. I am 15 miles west of Colorado Springs on the North slope of Pikes Peak. Call me at (719)684-9811 or send E. Dick Bratton, ADT Colorado State Coordinator
Name: Robin & Cinnamon Girl	Location: Reno, Nevada
Date: July 11, 2006 2:44 PM HST
Message: Cabell, It was so nice to hear from you today. In fact it just made for a brighter day. Thank you for taking a moment in your day to touch base and say hi and let us know you are doing well. Thank you for thinking about Cinnamon and her health and for holding her in your thoughts while on the road. Coltrane is absolutely beautiful and seems like such a great companion. I have continued to pray for you both daily. We will send a package soon. I will let you know when so you can keep an eye out. Look forward to talking again soon and know we are thinking about you and that our hearts are with you and our spirits. Love, Robin and Cinnamon
Name: The Bixler Dog People	Location: Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
Date: July 11, 2006 11:22 AM HST
Message: Hi Cabell from Ray (Gus) and Joan (Molly). I'm reading your posts to Ray, and we're both interested in the Coltrane news. Is he enjoying the ride, and staying cool? We're all thinking about you guys. Joan and Ray
Name: Mom	Location: Bellevue, WA
Date: July 9, 2006 1:01 AM HST
Message: Dear Cabell, I just watched your slide shows and read your commentary. I bet that sunburn is well established, and now that you are on a more populated route you may be able to find friends to take you picture rather than relying on your long arms. It is great fun to see some of where you have traveled. I am glad to see your rig and Coltrane snuggled into his nest. It IS a beautiful bike!! Good colors, too. Sounds like today was a pretty wet one, and welcome after all the heat you've been pedeling through. I hope Coltrane's pad is dry by tomorrow morning. Your packages are on the way to Grand Junction and will hopefully be awaiting you when you get that far. All those maps will definitely weigh you down through Colorado. Have fun and stay away from those big semi's. Love you, Mom
Name: Laura	Location: Chicago
Date: July 8, 2006 3:05 PM HST
Message: Moab!!! You are in one of my favorite areas of the US now:) You are lucky it rained, I remember trying to wash my Jeep windows around there, and the heat being so bad that the water would dry before I could turn the squeegee around. Moab has some breathtaking scenic mountain bike trails you may want to take advantage of. Definitely worth checking out:) Have a great time!!!
Name: Amy Stiner	Location: Rochester, New York
Date: July 6, 2006 7:49 PM HST
Message: Cabell, Just read your journal....checking in on you. Left you a voice mail--when you have service give a call. All is good here....in during the week New York...Chicago on the weekends. Amy
Name: Sam
Date: July 4, 2006 3:45 PM HST
Message: Hey- I think what you're doing is great. If you plan on going through Cincinnati, I have an extra bed to offer you and Coltrane if you need a rest. Drop me a line.
Name: Tammy Hampton	Location: Koosharem, Utah
Date: July 3, 2006 11:29 PM HST
Message: I and my mother (Yvonne Knapton)met Cabell in Koosharem, Ut. My mom lives here and works at the Grass Valley Merc. Cabell inquired about a place to pitch his tent for the night. My mom offered him her front lawn, and a warm shower. We had the opportunity to take Cabell to dinner and learn more about him and this bike-trip he is making across the United States. We enjoyed his company very much. We may never see or hear from him again but we are greatful to have met a well accomplished gentleman with such disipline to make this trip for a well deserved cause. We hope that he makes it to his destination safely and with much success. I see that he keeps in touch with family and friends enough but please let me offer this report that he is doing well and will be back on his way July 4th. Thank you Cabell for stopping in Koosharem of all places, we enjoyed meeting you. Good Luck!
Name: Dad	Location: Seattle
Date: July 3, 2006 4:12 PM HST
Message: Cabell, I am thoroughly enjoying your periodic posts to the travel journal. However, when I click on the links to the previous posts, I am told they cannot be found. Is there some way to fix that? If not, can you keep the old postings on the main journal? Keep up the good work, and best wishes through the Rockies. Love, Dad
Name: Uncle George	Location: Phoenix
Date: June 28, 2006 5:12 PM HST
Message: Cabell, just hung up after talking with your dad. So glad to hear you are on the road with your pooch. Now that you are trucking across NV I guess you know what we Arizonans have to put up with in the summer in order to have such beautiful weather the other 9 months of the year. Your adventure reminds me of a good friend who rode from Phoenix to SF (all up hill by the way) and it rained cats and dogs the first 7 days out. A couple years later, for his 50th birthday, he decided going downhill made a lot more sense, so he took off for Cabo San Lucas. Now that was an adventure! Three of us met him there to help celebrate and we had a ball. Will be thinking about you. Keep a smile on your face and my the wind be always be at your back. Patty joins me in sending very best wishes for a safe and FUN trip. Uncle George
Name: Tracey	Location: Denver, CO
Date: June 27, 2006 11:24 PM HST
Message: I like dogs and bikes and traveling and people who do nice things for other people. I think what you're doing is cool. If you need supplies or a place to crash around Denver, shoot me an email and I will forward along my phone.
Name: Noah	Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Date: June 27, 2006 5:57 PM HST
Message: Cabell-- A note from the Global Dialogues Institute (the SEGL pilot program I'm doing for Duke this summer) where the students have just started researching their paper (they've chosen the situation in the Ivory Coast). It's a great group of students this year, and despite being up well past 2am for most of the last week and a half, I'm in good spirits. On the SEGL front, I've gotten a commitment from Miller & Chevalier to do my nonprofit incorporation--that's thanks to you--and I think I've found an excellent web designer who will redo my web site for a nominal fee. So things are progressing very well there, especially considering how all-consuming this program is. Hope things are well on the road...I'll write more soon.
Name: Robin	Location: Reno, Nevada
Date: June 27, 2006 2:15 PM HST
Message: Hi Cabell and Coltrane. Me and Cinnamon girl wanted to say hi. Praying for you. We are encouraged by your strength, endurance, compassion and character. We are delighted we got an opportunity to meet and talk with you. My heart and prayers will be devoted and spoken for your safe and courageous journey. We already miss talking toyou but know our thoughts are with you daily.
Name: chummel	Location: Minneapolis
Date: June 27, 2006 2:05 PM HST
Message: Sounds like things are going well (and certainly better than I had envisioned). Enjoy the desert and remembers, its just a dry heat so its okay. Since I'm moving to the East Coast, we should try to hook up at the end of your ride.
Name: Mary	Location: Chicago
Date: June 23, 2006 1:56 PM HST
Message: Kaspar and Hilde have been sending Coltrane doggy good wishes from the Midway...has he noticed? Kaspar thinks Coltrane should take good care of his paws, and Hilde reminds him to drink lots of water. We're all thrilled by your adventure, and wish both of you much luck on the trail.
Name: Coco	Location: Florence, KY
Date: June 23, 2006 9:13 AM HST
Message: Wow! How inspirational! I want to offer a place to crash, I am about 9 miles outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. A little dog that Coltrane to interact or snooze with is in residence, as well as a hot shower and a bed to rest in. I have several friends that would also like to volunteer places to crash along your journey, if they are in proximity. Blessings! Coco standardprocess@aol.com ( to get my number, I do not wish to place it here.)
Name: Sandy	Location: Reno, NV
Date: June 21, 2006 11:25 PM HST
Message: Too funny Kevin. I hope that Auburn stops relocating/chasing Cabell and Coltrane!
Name: Kevin	Location: Chicago
Date: June 21, 2006 7:08 PM HST
Message: Obviously this Auburn, CA is really like the evil castle from the movie Krull (which I am sure everyone has seen) that relocates itself each day to avoid detection. While you were busy biking the city clearly relocated itself to avoid detection for some reason. This is the only explanation for the altitude difference; either that or you have a really crappy altitude-a-nometer (that might not be the right word for that, but a doctor told me it was, and I trust him).
Name: Sandy	Location: Reno, NV
Date: June 21, 2006 5:45 PM HST
Message: I just found out about this ride. How amazing!!!! Cabell I wish you the best of luck. If you come through Reno, give me a shout. I have a shower, a comfy couch and a great playmate for the pooch (my lab!). I see that yesterday was pretty tough and has put you off schedule some. :( I am sorry to hear that, but I hope that the sun is shining today and you have a good breeze pushing you forward. If you find yourself in Reno, give me a call 775-223-7986. Good luck!!!! Sandy
Name: Tara Rice	Location: Chicago
Date: June 21, 2006 4:07 AM HST
Message: Go Cabell! Wishing you and Coltrane Happy Trails! I hope Coltrane has joined you by now and you two are having a marvelous adventure. I'll leave you with some words from John Amatt (organizer/participant in Canada's first successful expedition to the summit of Mt Everest): "Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life -- facing new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing our resources a gainst the unknown and in the process, discovering our own unique potential."
Name: Carrington	Location: New York, NY
Date: June 20, 2006 3:29 PM HST
Message: Hi Cabell! I hope you're experiencing happy trails so far, now that you've been on the road for a good six days. I'm sure the reality of what you've set off to do is sinking in, at least a little, and I hope it invigorates you to look forward to each stretch of road/trail with renewed enthusiasm. Can't wait to get a chance to talk with you on the phone, but I know those opportunities will be limited. Hang in there! I will be praying for you and Coltrane, and looking forward to your latest updates. Love, Carrington
Name: Cabell's Dad
Date: June 19, 2006 1:08 AM HST
Message: To Cabell's friends and supporters: I left Cabell yesterday morning (June 17) at a parking lot in Lafayette, CA. After receiving a nice sendoff from some friends in San Francisco the evening of June 14, he found the first couple of days of his ride (June 15 and 16) especially strenuous. The American Discovery Trail includes several steep up-and-down passages over rugged terrain in Marin County between its start at Point Reyes National Seashore and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as a daunting ascent over steep hills in Berkeley just east of the University of California campus. As a result, Cabell was able to cover only about 80 miles in the first two days of his ride, rather than the 120 or so he had expected. In addition to the climbing, he was finding the ruggedness of some of the the trails challenging for his bike. And all this before he began pulling the 75-pound Coltrane and his 3-foot wide cart, and before Cabell began preparing his own meals and sleeping under the stars. (I kept Coltrane with me for the first couple of days of the ride, as dogs are not allowed either in the Point Reyes park or on the San Francisco-Oakland ferry. Cabell met us at the end of those days for restaurant meals and motel stays). Notwithstanding the demands of the first two days and the obvious ones ahead, when I left Cabell he seemed in good spirits and comfortable coping with the emerging challenges. He reported a few sore muscles, but nothing serious, a major accomplishment given the nature of the first two days of riding. It looked as if the next stretch might consist of somewhat more hospitable terrain, and Cabell suggested he might use roads (as opposed to trails) somewhat more frequently than he had anticipated, at least in the early going. Presumably his conditioning will also improve significantly in the comming days and weeks. I expect the early part of the ride will continue to test his mettle, and I know he would appreciate your prayers and best wishes as he proceeds. John King
Name: Michele Hornish	Location: Chicago
Date: June 17, 2006 1:05 PM HST
Message: Cabell: Well, the journey begins. What an adventure! And, as luck (or, rather, great mapping skill) would have it, you are going to travel through one of the most beautiful areas of the country: mid-Missouri (no laughing, please - it's actually quite pretty). As you may remember, my mother lives in Missouri - and believe it or not, you are going to go right through her town and thus through my stomping grounds. (She lives in Booneville - and there's a pretty little winery in Rocheport, at the top of a crest overlooking the river. It's worth a layover just for the view.) Understanding that you won't be able to say with certainty where you'll be landing when, I thought I'd offer to try and meet up with you along the trail when you go through that area. At the very least, I can likely provide some insider's info on that part of your trip. I'm so excited for you, to be finally heading out on this fantastic, unique adventure. I hope this e-mail you finds you and your pooch doing well... Take care, and best of luck! Michele
Name: Mom	Location: Seattle
Date: June 16, 2006 8:05 PM HST
Message: Dear Cabell, Well, you are launched. I have been thinking about you much of today and yesterday, wondering how the bike and racks are feeling as you get started on this venture. I know Coltrane is not yet with you, as you move through parkland where dogs are not allowed, and I am so grateful that your dad is able to help covey your dog to that place on the trail from which the two of you can go on together. I look out my window at blustery Seattle weather and think about the days you will encounter challenging weather. I read your entry about the trial trip you took, and am impressed with all the experiences you will undoubtedly encounter when you will have to think creatively and rise to the challenge, whatever it is. My love and prayers are with you. I hope this is a real "vision quest" this summer. This may be the toughest and most revealing quarter you have during graduate school! I love you, every day, all day... Mom
Name: Kevin	Location: Chicago
Date: June 15, 2006 11:03 AM HST
Message: Good luck, first day on the road and all. Just so you know, your plants are still safe with us. I've moved the two larger ones outside, primarily because Jethro thought that they were food products. After his second late-night vomit due to plant intake I decided they would be happier, and have an increased survival rate, if they lived on the back porch.
Name: Kathy	Location: Napa Ca.
Date: June 15, 2006 2:01 AM HST
Message: Hey Cabell and Coltrane...Hope you make it this way...You are welcome to stay with us in Napa Ca...Warm shower... backyard or bed...Nice place and good company...707 225-1136...Happy trails K
Name: Phil Chien	Location: DC area
Date: June 15, 2006 12:48 AM HST
Message: Dear Cabell, I have meant to write you after reading your e-mail back in March. As the saying goes, "it's better late than never." I apologize for the delay, and it's certainly great to hear from you. You are probably on the road already, so I'll keep it short. I will in fact be in Boston early summer, teaching summer program at Fay School before returning to DC around August, 12. I'd love to see you, maybe even bike the last few days with you. What you are doing is truly amazing and admirable. I will sure get in touch with Noah, as I think his plan for such educational program is absolutely fantastic. I am even more thrilled that The School for Ethics and Global Leadership is scheduled to open in DC. I wish to be part of this very special project; to provide any kind of help I could. Good luck with your trip and see you in DC. -PHIL
Name: Brad Jefferson	Location: San Francisco
Date: June 15, 2006 12:00 AM HST
Message: The Last Supper: My wife and I just returned home from enjoying Cabell's Last Supper with him and a bunch of his friends at Cha Cha Cha's in San Francisco. I'd like to report that Cabell is in fine physical shape, he is clean shaven, his hair is cut high-and-tight, and he actually smells pretty good. His caloric intake (of tapas and sangria) was high and should get him through his first day on the bike. Good luck Cabell! (and don't forget the Butt Butter!)
Name: Harold	Location: Chicago
Date: June 14, 2006 8:35 PM HST
Message: Have a fantastic trip, Cabell. Keep Coltrane and yourself safe. See you in Chicago in September!
Name: Sims	Location: SAN FRANCISCO
Date: June 13, 2006 8:00 PM HST
Message: cabell I think what you are doing is great. I biked across europe a couple of years ago and it was a great experience. I just loved the time alone to just think and enjoy the surrounding. I definetly be making a donation. I am actually in the process of building a clinic in africa. best of luck and email if you are going for a drink on wed night before you leave good luck
Name: Jen	Location: Chicago
Date: June 13, 2006 1:07 PM HST
Message: Hi!! Just wanted to pop in and say good luck and have fun!! I'll be following your progress... See you for a drink in Chicago when you get back. :) xo
Name: Tina	Location: Cincinnati
Date: June 12, 2006 1:02 PM HST
Message: While traveling, you might want to share information about www.4pawsforability.org. It is a great organization that really helps people, and it is quickly growing. They might take in shelter dogs that you find along the way or help disabled people that you meet on your trip. Plus, Karen, the Executive Director, knows dog-friendly people with good hearts all across the country. Good luck!
Name: Marc-Francois	Location: Mnpls
Date: May 24, 2006 4:31 AM HST
Message: Cabell, Thanks for including me on the news of this trip. It is always wonderful to learn what good things have come to pass over nearly decade in the life of one of the saints. All of God's best to you. I'll be watching your postings.
Name: Gaylord	Location: New York City
Date: May 17, 2006 2:14 PM HST
Message: Cabell, You're crazy. But I admire your courage and sense of adventure! And I love your dog. Good luck to you and if you need help... I know people in CA & DC which will be of almost no help to you. But feel free to ask anyway. Best, Elf
Name: Paul Lim	Location: San Francisco
Date: March 28, 2006 10:03 PM HST
Message: I'm very excited about your upcoming journey across the heartland! There was another blog I followed a little while back about a few guys who hiked from Chicago to SF... I am postive that this effort will raise tons o $ for your D.C. program! Cheers
Name: Dick Bratton	Location: Colorado
Date: March 24, 2006 8:38 PM HST
Message: Cabell- Thanks for selecting the American Discovery Trail (ADT) for your 5,000 mile coast-to-coast ride. We will help you navigate and issue media releases covering your adventure. Upon completion, you and Barnabas will be honored as the first man & dog team to do the ADT. Your readers can learn more about the ADT route at www.discoverytrail.org. Good Luck to you !
Name: Keith	Location: LA area
Date: March 23, 2006 11:13 PM HST
Message: Yo! Cabell, can I come if I bring my own trailer? I think Coltrane likes me.
Name: cabell	Location: chicago
Date: March 20, 2006 4:48 PM HST
Message: This message is a test. I expect this board will see more activity after the ride begins, and it makes sense to use it to communicate with me. It is also a way to communicate with each other, to involve all of you in the ride. Write whatever you want. I imagine it particularly as a place where people with whom I speak, friends I visit, and new friends I discover on the trail might share their own travel journal of sorts. It will also be a way to contact me while I am riding. There will be stretches when I am unable to access the internet myself, but if you leave a message for me here, my parents and other friends with whom I will keep in touch will see it and pass it on. I encourage you also to use it just to say hello, tell a joke, or share an anecdote. Thanks!