During our bike ride, we had a guest book where about 200 people left us messages. Fun to read each night after biking. This was before Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. The guestbook has since been deleted. But due to the miraculous nature of the internet and how nothing posted is every "gone", a few messages have been found thanks to web.archive.org and the WayBackMachine
10-19-2004 CET
Name: Nat Chang
Comment: Awesome!!
We met at the UVa gathering the other day. This was the first opportunity I had (wet weather) to see your site and view the route. I must admit I am intrigued with the possibility.
10-19-2004 CET
Name:Mike Sumincht
Comment:
Tom,
Nice talking to you this morning. I'll go check out your trip now.
Regards,
Mike
4-19-2004 CET
Name: Keith Brooks
Comment:
Way to go Tom (and team). Gee I guess there is real life after Motorola. I better start working out now with 5 years to go. The best to you and yours. Keith
4-19-2004 CET
Name: Skip Osteyee
Comment:
Tom,
Just heard about your ride last week... Congratulations on your successful journey!! I'm spreading the word to all the "old; guard" here up north.
3-21-2004 CET
Name: Vernelle Greene
Comment:
I would like to have the obits of any Shutt Family member.
1-25-2004 CET
Name: Gus & Jan Parlier
Comment:
Tom & Lucy
Really enjoyed your journals. Haven't looked at all the pictures yet as my clunky dial-up connection makes it sooo s l o w ! Pedal on up to the north-west and visit us.
12-26-2003 CET
Name: Nadine Caligaris
Comment:
I am delighted to see your journals and thank you for making it available to your friends.
8-22-2003 CET
Name: Sammy Owen
Comment:
Congratulations!!!
I teach geography at Greenwood High School in SC. I will be using your pictures and route as we study our unit on US geography.
As a biker myself I am amazed at your trek across the country.
Sammy Owen
7-18-2003 CET
Name: George Gray
Comment:
Nice pictures. We just visited the same country three weeks ago. Have fun and keep the pictures coming.
7-14-2003 CET
Name: Craig Trygstad
Comment:
Congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment and experience. Have you planned out the route for the return trip yet? ;)
7-8-2003 CET
Name: Richard Hart
Comment:
Way to go Tiger! (Clemson that is)
7-4-2003 CET
Name: Kit Owen
Comment:
We have your friends staying with us, the Schoensteins, with all their family. When they heard I plan to bicycle across America for my 60th birthday, they of course told me about you! I have had a brief look at your web site and will return to it later. I am sure it will give me inspiration and determination as I spend the next 5 years preparing for this adventure!
6-26-2003 CET
Name: Ed Gulick
Comment:
I am one of Melanie Lenz' coworkers. She told me about your trip shortly after you started. I have been checking your progress periodically. I hope you leave the web site up for awhile because I want to savor it and share it with friends.
Congratulations on a dream come true. The trip was a great idea, but having the web site to document your progress with photos, maps, and 3 journals is extra special.
Some day when I retire (perhaps not too many years from now)I would like to emulate your trip, or something similar. What a great experience. Too bad that Eric couldn't make it all the way.
6-24-2003 CET
Name: Connie
Comment:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so pleased and proud to be your chum and wonder how I can take credit for the trip you have just taken! Maybe because I DON'T RIDE BIKES?
Love, Connie
6-23-2003 CET
Name: Lee Manus-McNutt
Comment:
We're thrilled for all of you! I feel like we've gotten to know you over these last few weeks of reading your journals more than during the 14 years we've spent as your next-door neighbors. We look forward to seeing you and showing you all the landscaping we've had done!
--Lee
6-21-2003 CET
Name: Marcy Wohlford
Comment:
I'm the daughter of M.C. & Ted Evans, friends of the Bishops who met you in CHarleston. Congrats on an impressive ride!
6-17-2003 CET
Name: Laurie Brock
Comment:
It looks like you made it....Congratulations!!!! The journal entries have been very entertaining. We enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again really soon.
Laurie
6-16-2003 CET
Name: Martha Greenough
Comment:
well, well, well---i've been a faithful reader of your trip---just never signed the guest book----i hope you make it up to inverness this July 4 weekend. would love to hear, in person, how wonderful your trip was. brian successfully graduated from dartmouth college on june 8--there were 16 of us in attendance at the ceremony--he received one special award---you'll have to see us to hear about it!---brian is now is seattle, wa looking for a high school history teaching job----he'll be home on june 23/24---he drove across the northern part of the states in 5 days--you all can compare notes/travels---we are all very proud of you 3 and your accomplishment! what a wonderful dream to have and then to actually carry it out! so what's next?!?!?!?!
see/hear from you soon. love to each of the uldrick family! martha & my 3 men
5-24-2003 CET
Name: Ursula Smith
Comment:
After flying for the last 12 days got home last night. Spent all morning reading your journals, looking at your pictures and following you on the map. When you originally talked about doing this I couldn't even imaging that this was possible. I am just in awe regarding your accomplishments. What a great adventure.
Went over to your house and everything is ok at 2409. Plants are watered and the mail and newspaper is picked up.
Only a few more days before you reach your destination.
Happy trails
5-23-2003 CET
Name: Helen Eakin
Comment:
Im here in Belmont watching your adventure--hurry back wso we canhear from you at the senior center twin pines.
5-23-2003 CET
Name: jamie singleton
Comment:
This has to be dream.Way to coo
5-21-2003 CET
Name: Steve and Dana
Comment:
Your fascinating adventures continue and we love to hear of the funky things and people you have met along the way. Keep pedaling and stay safe!
5-21-2003 CET
Name: John and Billie Richy
Comment:
Wed 5/21/03
Following you on our map. You are moving right along.
Talked to Father Carter about your trip during the pasta feed last Sat.
Renew meeting has been changed to May 28th. Will give a recap at the meeting.
Wx here has gotten much warmer. Not uncomfortable yet but Hot. Good for my tomatoe p[lants.
God Speed: John and Billie
5-19-2003 CET
Name: Joyce & Allen
Comment:
We are really enjoying your trip along with you guys. Thanks for letting us ride along with you it is great and have a wonderful time. We are keeping up with you. Allan says for Tom to slow down we are having a hard time keeping up everyday!
5-19-2003 CET
Name: Ursula Smith
Comment:
Hi Tom and Lucille:
Just got back to my commuter place in St. Louis and couldn't wait to read your journals. Boy, sound like the going has been a little tough for the last couple of days because of weather and flat tires.
Love all your discriptions of your day's events. Sounds like a great slice of Americana.
Talked to Bob and he says all is well at 2409. He went over and did a little watering and picked up the free paper.
Amarican Airlines is furloughing over 3000 Flight Attendants on July 1. I'll be one of them. With all four of us retired now how about taking up playing some bridge again? Tom would have to teach us since it has been many, many moons since Bob and I have played.
Tomorrow I will be leaving on another 4-day trip before trying to commute home on the 29th. Flights are very full because of Memorial weekend and I may not get on. We'll see.
Take care
5-19-2003 CET
Name: Eric
Comment:
Hey Kids! Sounds like you keep rolling along. I had a very productive weekend. We moved a couple of van loads of stuff. Finished taking up the floor. Melanie cleaned the kitchen. Helen painted the kitchen. I fixed the pool heater, worked on the sprinkler system and cut down a rather large bush. We moved all the bikes except one. I think I miss the riding. I hope to ride to work this week. Wishing I was there. Eric
5-19-2003 CET
Name: Rich
Comment:
Hi, I enjoying your journals, we were concerned about the weather, Glad to see everything is working out ok. To bad Eric couldn't have make the entire trip. I was quite excited about the tractor junk yard, I bet there are some real treasures there. Were all following your journey, be careful.
Rich
5-19-2003 CET
Name: Bill and MM
Comment:
We have been following your progress daily. Sounds like the weather-gods have been kind to you so far - unless we have missed something ....... Too bad Eric had to leave - however, we are sure it was so great to have him along as far as OK. This web site is such a great idea - we all can read about your adventure and say, from the comfort of our chairs, "I;'ll do that some day", knowing all along that we won't. Our best congratulations to Tom, Eric and Lucille - yes, Lucille does have a car and air conditioning but as several of our long-distance biking friends say, "the; person(s) who travels with us provides such wonderful peace of mind - and so much more in terms of food, scouting, logistics, etc., etc. - that she/he is worth their weight in gold".
Love to you all, Bill and Mary-Mignon