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      Creator Anne L OBrien on February 18, 2010

      WOW, Glad to hear it's all going well. Say hello to the wind and sun and stars and sea for me. You are in my thoughts every day. Take photos and write, but also have this adventure touch your heart and soul. All my love and wishes for safe travel..
      Dad

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      Creator Riffi OBrien & Rick Seiter on October 7, 2009

      iyeeeeee! Mexico may never be quite the same. I am very happy your passage has been uneventful. Please do not forget to watch your environment. Hope the couches are welcoming and somewhat comfortable. your mother misses you, signed Edwin's mother

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      Creator ben weber on September 22, 2009

      Edwin!

      You and Joe will be in my thoughts frequently. Please let us hear from you as much as possible!

      Ben

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      Creator David on September 20, 2009

      I wish you the best my friend. Read a bunch.. then write, get filthy, and eat something crazy weird.
      I send my love and blessings.

      Hamby

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      Creator Sheila Brown on September 20, 2009

      Safe Travels, Joe. We love you. You've gotta Hot Hot Hot Sheila Brown breakfast waiting on you when you get back home.

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      Creator Riffi OBrien & Rick Seiter on September 17, 2009

      mi hijo, le deseo el más provechoso, la ampliación, la caja fuerte y la aventura de diversión. mucho amor, su madre

      p.s. I did that translation on line & have no idea whether it matches what I asked to say. let me know if there's an insult in there because it's just good wishes. xox

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      Creator James OBrien on September 16, 2009

      That's heart & spirt.......

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      Creator James OBrien on September 16, 2009

      Congrats to Edwin & Joe!!!! You guys made your goal, "with a little help from your friends". We are all so excited for your journey and adventure. We're with you in heat and spirit. OBie

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      Creator DonJonVonavich on September 14, 2009

      Always good to see a new rambler "on the road." Look forward to seeing and hearing more about your adventure. All the best in your travels. I am

      sincerely,

      DonJon.

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      Creator marcl on September 4, 2009

      Carpe diem.

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      Creator James OBrien on September 2, 2009

      This has been a dream and then a goal for Edwin for some time. He has done his homework in preperation for the unknown. This will be a true adventure. In addition to lending support for this trip please keep them in your thoughts and prayers for a safe journey. Thanks
      OBie

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    We will send you an interesting text message from somewhere along the journey!

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    one obscure and/or beautiful postcard mailed to your door. we'll write on the things too.

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    one laminated four leaf clover from Nashville, Tennesee AND one Rosary from somewhere South of Texas!

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    a print of Joe's picture. we will find a native woman of south america to smother a big lipstick kiss on the photo. we will also find some local wise men to write a verse on the back which I will translate into English.

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    One page from my journal. Whatever passes by will be waxed poetic and sent your way. coffee stains, cigarette ash, finger grease - it'll be there, all of it.

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    A Home-Made Field Recording. We will use various mediums to record local sounds, voices, noises and music. The adventure will seep through your speakers and down to your toes.

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    Surprise!! I'll send you a pair of sunglasses and a hat. Maybe a panama hat, maybe a sherpa cap! Maybe Blu-Blockers! Maybe Aviators! Maybe a sombrero! Maybe a hat that I stole from an old man's head and ran off. Rest assured, it will be a surprise hat and sunglasses. Gender will be considered.

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    wind chimes!

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    the mystery box. I know exactly what this is. you don't. but it's worth it.

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    One south american quilt. Just like you slept under the stars with me. There might be stars on the quilt too.

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    Authentic South American rug purchased from a market in Peru or Chile.

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    I will drive to your home and make you a South American meal. I'll show you my pictures and bring my travel companions. We will entertain you with songs and treats.

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    all prizes!