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Janeen
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New York, NY
I'm an Australian expat writer living in NYC and trying not to disappear in the sea of dreams. I'm also a world-famous (in my dreamy mind) cyclist.
Projects by Janeen (1)
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commented on a project updateMime. Hmmm... Full kit? Stripy shirt, white gloves? In a box? I'll think about it.
VIDEO UPDATE #7 - TOO MANY COOKS
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Posted project update #10VIDEO UPDATE #7 - Redux
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commented on a project updateSorry, the video's not here. It showed up as attached, but wasn't in the preview. Will do it again.
VIDEO UPDATE #7 - TOO MANY COOKS
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Posted project update #9VIDEO UPDATE #7 - TOO MANY COOKS
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Posted project update #8Goal = met. People = awesome
After work a week ago today, I was sitting in Spitzer's Corner and sipping on a Sword Swallower*. That sounds way dirtier than it is. Anyway, I was sitting there when I got a notification that I had another backer. Mike had thrown in $27 to push me over the line. Thanks, Mike!
What made it kind of funny was I was actually one penny short.
Yes, the project home page said $2,000, but the backer report showed it as $1,999.99
"Do I still celebrate?" I wondered, gazing into the amber depths of the Sword Swallower's soul.
"What if people come to the page and see I've made the goal and don't back me? Will I always be one penny short?"
I took another sip of beer. And then another. And, oh, ok, just one more.
All these deep thoughts at the internal Ponderation Ranch of my brain came to nowt but a hangover the next day. For Kit arrived! Yes, Kit came to the rescue (although knew nothing of the 1 cent shortfall) and threw in another tenner. Success, hazzah!
So, thanks everyone! Seriously. Hearty digital hugs and www-wet kisses on cheekbone area. Thank you so much for being so generous and getting this project funded WELL BEFORE the deadline. Still 40 days to go and I'm a fully funded, khaki pants wearing adventurer.
I ask you - I ASK YOU! - can awesomeness be far behind? :)
Peas out
Janeen and PreciousPS: Video update coming soon. I'm waiting for something in the mail.
* A kind of beer
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commented on a project updateKris, I am very cool with Guinness. The end. :)
Q&A Update
Greetings, By now, those who've pledged know that I'm doing little Q&A videos to share information about this trip. I'm not sure how interesting they are (hopefully they are useful), but I thoug...
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commented on a projectSam, that guy sounds awesome! I wonder where he is now.
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Posted project update #7VIDEO UPDATE #6 - SLEEPY TIME
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commented on a project updateThanks Kris, that's awesome! :)
UPDATE #5 - FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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Posted project update #6UPDATE #5 - FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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commented on a project updateThanks for the intel and support Joe! Now I'm looking forward to Kentucky - I think I'm looking forward most to seeing how the country and landscape changes the further West i go. BTW, anything called the Bourbon Trail is alright in my book. :)
UPDATE #4 - GUNS AND BLAMMO
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Posted project update #5UPDATE #4 - GUNS AND BLAMMO
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commented on a project updateThanks G. That's actually reassuring. I've had some people turn the nose up at me when I say I'm taking a trailer. Doesn't do my confidence much good. I had also read I should pick up some extra pins...
Khaki Pants Video Update
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Posted project update #4Video update for everyone
I know. Two updates in one day! But a new team member arrived via FedEx last week and I finally got a chance to put it together today. Thought it might make a nice update video for all.
Ladies and gents, I'd like for you to meet my new BOB trailer, aka Zimmerman. The panniers vs. trailer debate is the Mac vs. PC of the touring cyclist's world. I have no opinion either way. I went with the trailer to put less stress on Precious' frame.
Ride on,
J
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commented on a projectThanks Sam. Montana looks gorgeous and that marathon looks tough (but beautiful). The route actually sneaks through the bottom left corner of Montana, so I'll get to see for myself. :) Good luck with your project. Hope more people find it. I shared the link on dailymile as there are some real running nuts on there. I mean that in a good way. J
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Posted project update #3Q&A Update
Greetings,
By now, those who've pledged know that I'm doing little Q&A videos to share information about this trip. I'm not sure how interesting they are (hopefully they are useful), but I thought it would be nice to give those little glimpses into the process. They're actually helping me get my head around a lot of the stuff that I have to do!
Here's a little list of questions I've received, which have either been already answered in the last two backer updates, or will be answered in future videos.
- How far will you ride each day? - ANSWERED IN "Maps" update
- How long will it take? - ANSWERED IN "Maps" update
- Why are you doing this?
- Where will you sleep?
- Who are you going with?
- What do you plan to carry with you? (RE: Spares)
- How much of it will you be riding with traffic...?
- Do you know where your stops will be? What if its 60 miles your hungry and exhausted and there is no where to sleep?
- What's your fueling strategy - are you going to eat at fast food places along the way, are you taking snacks with you, are you going to live off GU for a month?
- Have a lot of people done this?
- Won't your butt get sore?
- Are you taking a gun?
- Are you taking mace?Add more!
Ride on. J
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Posted project update #2BACKER UPDATE #2 - MAPS
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commented on a projectThanks for the questions Brian. Adding them to the list for the next backer update video.
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commented on a project updateYou know, I hadn't even noticed that. This can only be fate!
Khaki Pants Video Update
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Posted project update #1Khaki Pants Video Update
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commented on a projectYay Cookie and Nicky! I really enjoyed following your adventures on the CDT, Cookie. Can't wait to follow this one. Walk on!
