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      Jess Zimbabwe on May 23

      Hope you guys are doing okay.

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      Jess Zimbabwe on April 18

      Hi guys! How are things with the project? Are you planning to get started again before the dog days of summer begin?

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      Lisa Buie-Collard on October 31, 2011

      I do NOT in the least mind you being smart and stopping for the winter, or that the book will come out later than originally expected. I look forward to when you pick up the trail again, and the book whenever it comes out. Happy Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! See you next year!

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      Anne Hubbard on July 23, 2011

      Hang in there! Once you get a few miles into Ohio there will be no more hills for a long, long, time! I'm loving the updates. Stay hydrated, have fun, and watch out for those attack raccoons.

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      Rose Doherty on July 11, 2011

      Hi Jade and Evan.......love your updates and I look forward to them every day.........so you're in CT now.....yay!!! Happy Birthday Miss Jadey-Jade!!! Love you......Rosie

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      janetalia on July 9, 2011

      happy birthday JADE..I am so glad you were born!

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      Jess Zimbabwe on July 7, 2011

      Hi guys. I'm an urban planner and I work with a lot of cities across the U.S. on transportation and walkability issues. I totally hear you on your concerns about missing sidewalks, speed limits, and traffic throughputs. I'd love to help your observations reach a wider audience. Are you taking photos as you go? If so, could you start collecting an album of bad pedestrian conditions and making a note of where the photos are taken (city or town name is enough). Let me know if you're interested, but I think this could be a publishable piece on its own, and could really impact a lot of decision-makers if we got it into the right hands.

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      Jill Wieland on July 2, 2011

      Looking forward to your updates!!!!!

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      Rose Doherty on July 1, 2011

      what a great send off last night, we were literally on the "east coast"..... I have pics that I will email to you Jade (send me your home email address)......I can't upload them here......all my love and best wishes for a wonderful trip. Rosie

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      Erika Bateman on June 30, 2011

      Happy travels & congrats to both of you! I'm excited to read updates all along the way :)

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      regis on June 30, 2011

      I can't make the kickoff, but good luck!

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      Dianna on June 29, 2011

      Have an awesome trip and don't forget to enjoy the experience! I'm really looking forward to reading about your cross-country adventures!

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      Jill Wieland on June 28, 2011

      Congratulations reaching your goal. I bet you go thru' more than two pairs of hiking boots each, $5.00 bet. Love you, be safe, we'll be following your blog, can't wait. I bet you are excited. xox

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      janetalia on June 28, 2011

      way to go ..meeting yer $ goal.....

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      janetalia on June 27, 2011

      69 hours to go...have FUN...prime objective, I'd imagine..LOVE MOM

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      Kate Cole on June 9, 2011

      JADE AND EVAN!!! Long time no talk!!! I just stumbled upon this on the internet and I am so excited for you and impressed! I'm sorry I'm abusing the exclamation points here, but I think this is such a great idea. I'm jealous I'm not doing this. I just donated -- I'm sorry it couldn't be more. The video is soo cute and I will be showing it to everyone I know. You're going to love living in San Francisco - the west coast is awesome!

      Love you lots and good luck! I'll be following your blog!
      <3 Kate Cole

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      Sarah McAfoose on June 2, 2011

      t wait to see you in a few months! :D

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      Rr Jj on June 2, 2011

      GOOD LUCK EVAN AND JADE. You guys are too cute.

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      Maxfield Applegate on June 1, 2011

      What a way to move to Cali! Best of luck to yinz. I'll be looking out for you two when you reach the 'Burgh.

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      Daphne Mazuz on June 1, 2011

      I am really truly amazed by this. What a fantastic project! Congratulations on such an ambitious journey, and best of luck. I can't even begin to imagine what it will be like, but I'm so excited for you both, and can't wait to see the results of your efforts. I'll certainly be following your Twitter and Flickr accounts closely this summer for updates.

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LAND RUSH LEVEL - pay what you want!! Claim a checkpoint, claim a landmark, and get a phone call detailing the conditions around your checkpoint/landmark. You'll also get a digital and signed hard copy of the book "How to Walk Across America" with our trail map. Plus you'll get regular project updates and our thanks in the book and on the website.

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BLAZE-WORTHY LEVEL - We'll send you an Adventure Access Trail sticker (the same "blaze" that we'll place at each checkpoint!). You'll also get regular project updates and our thanks in the book and on the website.

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READER LEVEL - You'll get a digital copy of the book "How to Walk Across America" plus all of the the non-land rush rewards above.

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SCOUT LEVEL - We'll send you a signed hard copy of the book "How to Walk Across America" with our trail map plus all the non-land rush rewards above.

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SURVEYOR LEVEL - Claim a checkpoint, and name it anything you want! You can see the approximate route at http://adventureaccess.org. Your chosen checkpoint nickname will appear on the site and in the book! Plus you'll get a call from us detailing the conditions of your checkpoint. You'll also receive all of the the non-land rush rewards above and an invite to walk/party with other backers and us if you're around Boston on July 1st/2nd!!

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ICON LEVEL - You'll receive all the non-land rush rewards above, but with a landmark instead of a checkpoint. You can add your own description and dedication! For example: "Golden Gate Bridge"? Not anymore. Now it's the "[Insert Name Here] Bridge", complete with your own history or mythology about it! These landmarks with your descriptions and dedications will appear in the book as well as the website!

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VIRTUAL SHERPA LEVEL - You'll get custom walking trail planning and virtual support hotline (phone, email, etc.) on your next adventure, plus all of the rewards listed above!

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MAGNATE LEVEL - We will mail you a collection of items that you're into. Shot glasses? Maps? Novelty magnets? Chamber of commerce pamphlets? Whatever you're into, we'll help you build your collection by mailing you the items from every state that we visit. (If you collect things such as diamond rings, wallabies, anvils, or ice cream, talk to us first). You'll also receive all of the rewards listed above.

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PIONEER WEEKEND LEVEL - We will guide you, your family, your friends, your college class, your business associates, or any other motley combination of you and your walking pals on a weekend walking trip and help you with pre-walk planning! (Note: we're cool with traveling outside of the continental US if you cover airfare as well). You'll also receive all of the rewards listed above.

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ADVENTURE VACATION LEVEL - We will guide you, your family, your friends, your college class, your business associates, or any other motley combination of you and your walking pals on a REALLY long walk (2 weeks!) and help you with pre-walk planning! (Note: we're cool with traveling outside of the continental US if you cover airfare as well). Instead of the pioneer weekend, you get a two week trip with us and all of the other rewards listed above!

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