Thursday, April 20, 2006

Kings of the Road


ALL PHOTOS BY JAPAN ON FOOT 2001/2002

Thursday 03/13/2003 3:45:45pm

Name: Jill Tolley

City/Country: England

Comments: Hi Mary,
Just accessed your web page and cannot quite believe what you and your friend have done - it is certainly an impressive achievement - all this by a girl from Quarry bank - fantastic. Keep up the good work as certainly the charity is a very worthy cause. I saw the message from karen Caldwell - as she says 30 + years have passed and from your picture you hav`nt changed one bit!! Wish we could all say the same!

Love, Jill

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Monday 09/09/2002 8:53:16am

Name: karen caldwell (nee moore)

City/Country: west midlands/uk

Comments: Hi Mary, remember me? Of course you do!I would just like to congratulate you and Etsuko on your fantastic achievement for such a worthwhile cause. We haven`t seen each other for a few years now but I often think of you, where you are and what you are doing! Our friendship goes back nearly thirty years ( a long time!!) and can I say I wasn`t at all suprised to read your story in our local press. (you never did suprise me Mary!! I hope to see you when you are next in the UK until then take care. Love Karen.

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Monday 08/26/2002 5:52:59am

Name: Kazuki

City/Country: Durham, UK

Comments: Congratulations on your great achievement!! It is absolutely fantastic! I've been really enjoying watching your exciting trip through internet. Thank you!

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Monday 06/10/2002 11:19:41pm

Name: Ben

City/Country: Sydney, Australia

Comments: Found your website through the Japan Times. Amazing stories! Really enjoyed reading about all the interesting things you've done, and people you've met. Hope you both are travelling well, that drivers are not distracted by the World Cup, and that you can raise lotsa money for HELP.

Best Wishes,
Ben.
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Thursday 05/16/2002 12:51:29am

Name: Kazuki_Bueno

City/Country: U.K.

Comments: I've got a suprising news!
As you probably know, the Queen's Golden Jubilee has been celebrated in UK, and Queen Elizabeth visited in the north east England. She also visited Durham, where I live, last Wednesday. Unfortunately, I was not able to go and see her as I had to work all day. However, my wife, Hiromi went to see her with a flower bouquette and a Japanese post card. After standing alongside the street to wait for her coming for three hours, luckily she was able to give Queen her presents directly. Queen even spoke to her! Unbelievable!
While my wife and I were excitedly talking about the incident at home, we saw my wife on the TV screen for the BBC news program. Oh, what a good day! Life is a full of unexpected things, isn't it?



YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU'LL MEET A GAIJIN





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Wednesday 10/17/2001 1:27:30am

Name: Debbra McClintock

City/Country: Noshiro, Akita

Comments: Etsuko and Mary,
It was a fantastic surprise to meet you on the picturesque Route 105 through Akita. I sincerely hope your journey finishes safely and successfully for HELP.

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Tuesday 09/18/2001 9:52:23am

Name: David

City/Country: New York

Comments: Hi again,
I and all my friends are fine. Witnessed from the street both towers collapsing. Not something I'll ever forget. But things are getting back to normal. Hey, am definitely to be in Japan in Nov. More later on the details.



IT'S A SMALL WORLD





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Monday 12/10/2001 10:11:31pm

Name: Kathy Riley

City/Country: Machida, Tokyo

Comments: Hi, Mary and Etsuko--I'm a teacher at Tamagawa U., and I just accessed your Herald articles for the first time in awhile. I enjoyed them a lot, and I want to pass on my best wishes to you. I'm going to share your story with my students. We're looking at domestic violence issues in one class, and in another the uses of the internet in education. Thanks for helping me teach! Take care,
Kathy


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Sunday 11/18/2001 12:27:55am

Name: Russell Silverwood


City/Country: London UK
Comments: Hi Mary and Etsuko, I finally got to look at your website and can now see just what a major task you've taken on! Only you Mary! Anyway keep up the good work and the best of luck! Sorry I forgot your 40th (happy birthday!) I'm still recovering from the memory of your 30th in Tokyo (my God 10 years ago!). Take care, love Russell.

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Monday 10/22/2001 0:51:18am

Name: Lee Forster

City/Country: Perth Western Australia
Comments: Hi Mary and Etsuko,

I hope that the walk is going well and not too many blisters so far.
Mary, a very belated happy 40th to you. How did I miss that one?.
Keep up the good work and take care.
Love from Lee and Gordon

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FUNNY FOLK UP NORTH




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Monday 09/17/2001 3:53:01am
Name: Shelley


City/Country: Bristol, England
Comments: Hi Mary and Etsuko

Just been looking at your
site.
I love the article There's nowt so queer as Hokkaido folk.
Keep at it!
Shelley
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Thursday 08/02/2001 3:13:45pm

Name: David and Brian

City/Country: New York, USA

Comments: Hey ladies,

We're enjoying keeping up with you two. Big news here is Brian is marrying my friend Jennifer. Will I be maid of honor or best man?
Enjoy,
David and Brian

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Saturday 07/21/2001 10:36:29pm

Name: Ted & Mina

City/Country: Hanno, Saitama-ken, Japan

Comments: Happy fortieth, Mary! Hope you and Etsuko have been keeping the Hokkaido bears at bay.

Come and stay with us when you reach these parts. We could go for a nice walk maybe.

Stay well! Ted & Mina



THE JOURNEY BEGINS AT FORTY





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Wednesday 07/18/2001 11:39:18pm

Name: Lynn Robson


City/Country: Uk -> in Tokyo at the mo
Comments: happy b'day mary - hope your feet did the walking!!
as they say, life is the journey...

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Wednesday 07/18/2001 6:33:01pm

Name: Elaine Cavanagh

City/Country: Bath England
Comments: Happy 40th Birthday Mary!

WOW I can hardly believe you're catching me up! I realise the time I'm sending this means the great day is over but I hope you had a terrific one.
We really hope the walk is going well and you're both keeping fine and you're both raising lots of money for your cause. Good luck.
Send us a message if you can sometime.
Meanwhile, all our love
Elaine and Simon
XXXXXXXXX

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Saturday 06/23/2001 5:24:13am

Name: Brett Ramsay

City/Country: Melbourne-OZ but now Kanagawa-Japan

Comments: I met you girls twice in Shiretoko. I was hitching yet you were walking it. Wow.Inspirational! My hat off to you both! I hope the rewards of your journey exceed your expectations!
Brett


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Tuesday 06/19/2001 7:41:21am

Name: Elaine Cavanagh

City/Country: Bath, England

Comments: Hi Mary and Etsuko
Hope all is going well with your mega walk. We're looking forward to reading more about your travels. Take care.
Love Elaine and Simon



GANBATTE KUDASAI!




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Sunday 06/10/2001 4:29:08am
Name: Shelley Hollingsworth

City/Country: UK
Comments:

Good Luck Mary and Etsuko! May your feet remain free of blisters and the sun shine down on your route!

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