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[ronpaulhawaii]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0614.jpg

Fixed pics on blog, building album on website for high res, not up yet. Tuscon Rocks. All cities have a different style...

www.ronpaulriders.com/blog (http://www.ronpaulriders.com/blog)

[ronpaulhawaii]

Blog done, here is Tucson signplant

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0636.jpg

The THING tomorrow - lol

m

[Sematary]

You're doing awesome man. I really wish you could be in Philly Saturday.

[Shatterhand]

Thanks again for your great blog. I enjoy reading your daily adventures. And thanks also for posting updates on the forums because that helps remind me to visit ronpaulriders for the latest.

Are you planning to go to Clute, Texas? Is this new on the itinerary?



P.S. Today, at random, I saw a car drive by with a Ron Paul bumper sticker. It was wonderful to see! :D

[ronpaulhawaii]

You're doing awesome man. I really wish you could be in Philly Saturday.

So are you my friend. While it would be great to join you all in person, I'll be there in spirit and looking forward to lots of pics:D


Thanks again for your great blog. I enjoy reading your daily adventures. And thanks also for posting updates on the forums because that helps remind me to visit ronpaulriders for the latest.

Are you planning to go to Clute, Texas? Is this new on the itinerary?



P.S. Today, at random, I saw a car drive by with a Ron Paul bumper sticker. It was wonderful to see! :D

Yes, seeing supporters in the wild is a great feeling. There are lots out there who have not heard of MeetUp yet. That is one reason it is so important to signwave, door knock, and generally just let them know they are not alone...

I'm really glad you enjoy the blog, it (and I), am a bit dysfunctional, (I'm an e-gnoramus, just kinda kludging away). It is great to have a way to share this journey. I am beginning to expand the net, (to cycling groups) and hopefully it will bring in a few more supporters. I, also, certainly owe it to those who support me, to let them know what kind of value they are getting for their hard-earned money.

Lake Jackson has always been on the Route. The posts in the forum are more just drafts and worksheets. We did alot of work on IM also. Please feel free to post in the "State" section with any info that will help increase the effectiveness of this journey. Even just philosophical musings help prepare me for the "climate" I will be immersed in.

I am behind schedule, may make it up in TX, may not. Losing my partner made alot of the "net" work much more difficult... I hope to update things as I get the opportunity but have to concentrate on many other issues as well.

If you are in Clute, then that makes me very happy as we will get to meet up in person.

busy busy

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Willcox, AZ , TruckinMike warned me of the climb, not of the Nazi Janitor (lol)

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[Bryan]

Nice!

[MS0453]

Awesome job.0

[ronpaulhawaii]

Lordsburg, NM 76+ miles, two mountain passes. Great day all around, fantastic job everyone. The oppos must be quaking and crying - losers!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0676.jpg

www.ronpaulriders.com/blog (http://www.ronpaulriders.com/blog)

[Shatterhand]

Lordsburg, NM 76+ miles, two mountain passes. Great day all around, fantastic job everyone. The oppos must be quaking and crying - losers!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0676.jpg

www.ronpaulriders.com/blog (http://www.ronpaulriders.com/blog)

Glad to have read that you are giving out lots of lit and ran out of Ron Paul dvds. Keep up the great work, Ron Paul rider!

[ronpaulhawaii]

This sign is at the bottom Main St. Lordsburg, NM.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0678.jpg

[ronpaulhawaii]

Blog done, helluva day, here's a high point

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0682.jpg

[Shatterhand]

Wow. Amazing stuff. First a dust storm and now flat tires. But what a travel story. You have a knack for writing.

I found some information on goatsheads just in case you haven't seen it already. Don't know if it will help you or not.

http://www.sdc.org/fattire/goatheads.html

[ronpaulhawaii]

Wow. Amazing stuff. First a dust storm and now flat tires. But what a travel story. You have a knack for writing.

I found some information on goatsheads just in case you haven't seen it already. Don't know if it will help you or not.

http://www.sdc.org/fattire/goatheads.html

Great article, thanks... I really am glad to see you commenting here

Blog up

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Downhill require intense concentration, 28mph on this one

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Here is the el paso group that met me

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/ElPasogreeters.jpg

(jk)


El Paso rocks, did a sign wave, here's the real group:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/elpasogroup.jpg

Just a place holder blog for now, full schedule, tequila tonight (YEEEHAAWWW)

Radio tomorrow...

more later

m

[slantedview]

Blog done, helluva day, here's a high point

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0682.jpg

holy crap, that is a climb. you weren't kidding.

[ronpaulhawaii]

holy crap, that is a climb. you weren't kidding.

Oh, that was pretty much flatland compared to the mountains between CA and NM. Had been up, and down, and up, and down a few thousand feet for hundreds of miles. Good exercise I guess...

Anyway, catching up on the blog, quite busy, no time to think much, lots of pics today

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0721.jpg

[Shatterhand]

Just read your latest blog. Thanks for taking the extra time to keep us updated. You're doing great work! It's hard enough, I'm sure, to bike across the country, but to bike across the country and at the same time hand out literature, educate people, and spread the freedom message . . . amazing!

[krott5333]

WOW.

you are amazing.. keep up the good work. Its very inspirational!

[ronpaulhawaii]

blog is updated, haven't been able to upload pics, connection is quite slow (when I can get one). getting back to civilization though so should be better soon. Thanks all for your support.

[Shatterhand]

I like that idea of giving out lit as if you're giving out gold.

Sounded almost surreal with the fog and the smell of oil and the feel of the rough road. Thanks for sharing.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Yeah, the gold thing works. I wish I had time to Gimp this photo

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0759.jpg

switch Stanton for RPFs.com - LOL

Blog is updated, got my bike back on schedule, now maybe I can catch up with other stuff

m

[Shatterhand]

Do you have a link for the flyer the group made for you?

[ronpaulhawaii]

Do you have a link for the flyer the group made for you?

No, they said they would post it, but are very busy and I'm not going to bother them for it. It's two-sided. The front has a logo and Damons "Saving America- One Mile at a Time" phrase (I would have preferred something a bit less... dramatic) on top. The next section says, "A two month journey From california to Wasgington DC on Bicycles? Yes, and in everytown along the way, the Ron Paul message of freedon, prosperity and peace will be the emphasis"

It then has a short blurb about me with a pic.

The main section of the front has a route/schedule and then it ends with a quote from Grover Cleveland that is on my site,

"A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves"

On the bottom is a flag and link to my site

The other side is all Phoenix and they did great. The writer took bits from the video and the site and wrote,




So Why Would Anyone Make Such a Long Journey


The answer to that question is the same for the millions of Americans who are joining together throughout this nation. It is a HOPE for Freedom. A HOPE for the restoration and preservation of AMERICA. It is to spread this message of HOPE to everyone and to bring "We The People" back to our sense of our civic duties. To no longer vote for a "Lessor of Two Evils" because that would still be a vote for Evil. This is a journey, designed to inform the people of our country and the world that we will stand no longer for the injustice and corruption of our government.


It is to spread the message about our "Hope for America"
Congressman Ron Paul for President 2008



Next it has a big banner with a pic of RP and two lines beside,


"Remember the Constitution?"
"RON PAUL for President '08"


Below that is RP's Brief Overview, followed by my logo and then a link to HQ.


I really like most of it. When I hand it to people and they start to read the front I just tell them, "No, that's just about me, turn it over, Thats the guy you want to find out about. That website right down there, find out for yourself, you'll be amazed, then please join us, its pure grassroots..."


Thanks for asking, sorry no decent pics today, it was real crappy weather

m-has more work to do before bed :eek::)

[steph3n]

Bad news, it is getting stinkin cold a the wind here near the ride path now is a steady 20 mph from the north!

[ronpaulhawaii]

Good news, The wind has stopped and cold is no problem for this Hawaiian boy - lol

See you soon Steph3n

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Blog updated, connection slow, fell asleep trying to upload pics. This is the only one that made it. Cotton ready to harvest

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0767.jpg

GO RON PAUL!!!

[Shatterhand]

More goatsheads?! Sounds terrible. But what inspiring stories. Glad that you are getting out plenty of lit. :D

Any more word on this television stuff?

[ronpaulhawaii]

TV drove by but didn't stop but here is a pic from the Abilene News Reporter (http://www.reporternews.com/news/2007/nov/16/ron-paul-backer-pedals-through-city/)

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/20071116-202253-pic-198774871.jpg

I'm loving Texas :) and may ge to try some video tomorrow, thanks everyone

m

[steph3n]

I have had the worst picture ever taken of me and put on the RPR blog :D

however today was a very productive day here in West Central TX, we got some new support, found some existing and they are joining us on meetup soon!
I should note that for almost 15 miles out of town in every direction there is a ron paul sign on at least every other telephone pole on one side of the road or the other as well. Some pictures:


http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4961/pict1208uh7.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1208uh7.jpg)

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/766/pict1210mr6.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1210mr6.jpg)

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8872/pict1213pt7.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1213pt7.jpg)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2050/pict1214uo9.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1214uo9.jpg)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9825/pict1220ni4.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1220ni4.jpg)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5323/pict1222hh3.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1222hh3.jpg)

[sylvania]

From RPR blog:


Had a great day for RP yesterday. Talked to a Sheriff for quite a while. A bunch of folk where I stopped for some coffee. One old cowboy responded to my “honest politician” line with, “we have an honest president from right here in Texas!". OooKaaayyy… I answered, “Yes sir, but he is on his last term” (I know better than to argue some points in soem situations) He then said, “I’m thinking about that Rudy fellah". I answered, “That New York Gun Grabber? Why don’t you take a good look at this here Texan who is a STRONG supporter of the 2nd ammendment, strong on morals, and strong on the proper defense of this country". He said, “He’s from Texas, let me look at that stuff” He left saying, “This boy looks pretty good, thanks boy”

My husband and I were laughing for several minutes over this story.

We love your blog and are so grateful for all that you do.

[steph3n]

Michael may not be able to get on tonight, he is in a location that only has voice coverage on his mobile phone. He had wifi but it is having only 1 bar of signal and not working properly.

He will check in at the next town some 65 miles away.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Finally6 found a slow connection here in Lometa TX, mini blog and one other pic.
Here is the Brownswood MU's Gun Show Table

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0778.jpg

Pedal pedal

;D

m

[Shatterhand]

Pedal, pedal. :D

What is this new vidcam you got? Is there going to be footage of your ride soon? Sounds pretty exciting to see your day to day adventures.

[steph3n]

Pedal, pedal. :D

What is this new vidcam you got? Is there going to be footage of your ride soon? Sounds pretty exciting to see your day to day adventures.

It is a small camera, he has it all prepped to work, and recorded me, boy I hope he doesn't upload that I wasn't ready in any form :D

[ron_paul_silver_dollars]

Great effort and great idea.

I was wondering if anyone is planning any "Ron Paul Motorcycle" rides?

[Roxi]

doing great guys, i feel bad taking my road trip in a car though ;)

[ronpaulhawaii]

Texas Hill Country - Ugh...

At least it ain't in the desert

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0789.jpg

[Thomas_Paine]

thank you brother for your sacrifice for freedom, you are an inspiration and an example of a positive powerful human spirit.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Pedal, pedal. :D

What is this new vidcam you got? Is there going to be footage of your ride soon? Sounds pretty exciting to see your day to day adventures.

People here chipped in and bought me a cool little camera. I'm just sorry you'll have to suffer through me getting the hang of this documentary thing - lol


It is a small camera, he has it all prepped to work, and recorded me, boy I hope he doesn't upload that I wasn't ready in any form :D

Don't worry Steph3n, I've embarrassed myself first...


Great effort and great idea.

I was wondering if anyone is planning any "Ron Paul Motorcycle" rides?

I certainly think about it often enough;)


doing great guys, i feel bad taking my road trip in a car though ;)

Be safe and happy trails...


thank you brother for your sacrifice for freedom, you are an inspiration and an example of a positive powerful human spirit.

Its an investment and you all inspired me by standing up when it is really needed. The best way to thank me is by knocking on doors, planting signs, handing out slimjims. Just like... giving away gold :)

And how about this RP mobile

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0803.jpg

Blog is up, I'd turn down the volume if I were you:o -lol

[Shatterhand]

Wow! That was great seeing the open road your on. And the singing was cool too. It added spirit to the video. It was also cool seeing the real grassroots out there making a difference.

What is 'Ohanu?' (spelling?) That saying/word from Hawaii you mentioned? Sounded interesting.

Thanks again for the blog and all the great work.

Go Ron Paul! Go Grassroots!

[ronpaulhawaii]

Wow! That was great seeing the open road your on. And the singing was cool too. It added spirit to the video. It was also cool seeing the real grassroots out there making a difference.

What is 'Ohanu?' (spelling?) That saying/word from Hawaii you mentioned? Sounded interesting.

Thanks again for the blog and all the great work.

Go Ron Paul! Go Grassroots!

Glad you liked the vids. It'll take me a bit to get this new aspect down. Ohana is Hawaiian for "family". In most instances it refers to extended family, which fits perfectly with the grassroots.

GO RON PAUL!!!

m

[mamakar]

Liked the videos, gives a new take on "the road". Shoulder looked a bit narrow can tell it takes lots of concentration. The videos are a great addition, thanks to all who made it happen.
Pedal Pedal for RP

[ronpaulhawaii]

Liked the videos, gives a new take on "the road". Shoulder looked a bit narrow can tell it takes lots of concentration. The videos are a great addition, thanks to all who made it happen.
Pedal Pedal for RP

Good Morning Ma :)

The cart helps with people giving me plenty of room. It'll take me a while to get this video thing down. Looks like it will be good for the cause though so will do my best.

Pedal, pedal

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Long day, blog done, two testamonial type vids

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0809.jpg

[Shatterhand]

It sounds like your meeting more supporters in the wild. People who are enthusiastic but haven't yet found out about meetup, etc. Glad you can give them bumper stickers and signs. Good stuff.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Yes, many-many-many supporters are not part of MU or the grassoots campaign. This is a good thing and I am encouraging them to join us.

FYI- phone (and tether connect) was lost last night :( Have ordered replacement sent to Houston, wont get into periphial damage - arrrrggggghhhh

will muddle through this hiccup and be back up shortly, need to depend on hotspots (like this) till then.

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Who knows who this is?

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0814.jpg

mini-blog done, more to come

m

[werdd]

Who knows who this is?

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0814.jpg

mini-blog done, more to come

m

Hey i met you briefly in abilene, good luck and stay strong

[ronpaulhawaii]

Thanks werdd, should be back on the road later today, signwave this morning...

m

[Natalie]

Who knows who this is?

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0814.jpg

mini-blog done, more to come

m

Hey, thats me :)

[DanielF17]

nice car

[gunjin22]

Real GRASSROOTS!!! Keep the videos coming and keep RIDING!!! Robert

[ronpaulhawaii]

Here are your hosts and your's truly.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/JoshbryanNatme.jpg

Blog up, new phone is in my hand, back on the road tomorrow. Off to the Dr's home district :D

m

[princessredtights]

It's so much fun reading your blog! Thanks for doing this, Michael.
It's an honor to have met you ...

[krott5333]

i love this quote.. “This boy looks pretty good, thanks boy”

[krott5333]

i can tell you've been down south for a bit..


But that just ain’t the truth. Yes, there are those type folk, but they are the minority and the majority are the good guys

[qwerty]

You are doing so AWESOME JOB!

[mamakar]

OK Michael the hiccup went away. Happened at a good time with all the Houston support ready to help. Which is the reason for this note. I cannot say enough for all the support and encouragement Michael has received from the very beginning of this ride. He may be riding alone, but knows he is never really alone. RP supporters are the best.
Pedal, Pedal for RP

[Shatterhand]

Wow.

I was really curious what your experience would be in Lake Jackson. It was amazing stuff. Yes, surreal. I was impressed that you didn't feel the need to go and meet our hero. Do you think he even knows yet about this bike ride across America?

Anyway, great work passing out lit and spreading the word in Lake Jackson! Thanks again for sharing your adventure with the rest of us.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Wow.

I was really curious what your experience would be in Lake Jackson. It was amazing stuff. Yes, surreal. I was impressed that you didn't feel the need to go and meet our hero. Do you think he even knows yet about this bike ride across America?

Anyway, great work passing out lit and spreading the word in Lake Jackson! Thanks again for sharing your adventure with the rest of us.

Your welcome my friend. It truly is an honor, for me, to be working along with all of us lovers of all that is good and right about this great country. And as far as whether or not Dr. Paul is aware of this journey... He is now;

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0820.jpg

Blog will take a while, still processing the day... Dr. Paul took a bike ride today, for a few miles, with li'l 'ol me. We did a great newspaper interview and he kindly agreed to send you all a messege

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgiHCvu0h4k

Enjoy

m- is honored beyond words

[steph3n]

Your welcome my friend. It truly is an honor, for me, to be working along with all of us lovers of all that is good and right about this great country. And as far as whether or not Dr. Paul is aware of this journey... He is now;

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0820.jpg

Blog will take a while, still processing the day... Dr. Paul took a bike ride today, for a few miles, with li'l 'ol me. We did a great newspaper interview and he kindly agreed to send you all a messege

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgiHCvu0h4k

Enjoy

m- is honored beyond words

AWESOME!!!! biking with Dr Paul!

I am glad he was with family and resting a bit(hopefully) at home!

[JoshLowry]

Aloha! I'm so glad to see that you got to meet Dr. Paul during your journey!

I hope the rest of your trip goes as smoothly as the first half.

Stay safe out there!

[michaelwise]

Mike, I don't know why I was thinking about your journey today and wondering how you were doing, I'm glad I decided to check in on your progress. I enjoyed reading all about it. That picture of Dr. Paul in street cloths you got is priceless. You got to ride bikes with Ron Paul. How cool is that.
You deserve to have unlimited free rides on the Ron Paul Blimp when you get to the east coast for your effort. Good Luck and God Speed.

[gunjin22]

Michael, I am also glad you got to meet up with Dr. Paul. You deserve it and the best thing about it is that Dr. Paul recognizes it and shows his support. I am letting people know about you , and I have the highest respect for you above any other supporter for biking across the country for Ron Paul. Good Luck and Keep RIDING!!
Robert

[Shatterhand]

Your welcome my friend. It truly is an honor, for me, to be working along with all of us lovers of all that is good and right about this great country. And as far as whether or not Dr. Paul is aware of this journey... He is now;

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0820.jpg

Blog will take a while, still processing the day... Dr. Paul took a bike ride today, for a few miles, with li'l 'ol me. We did a great newspaper interview and he kindly agreed to send you all a messege

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgiHCvu0h4k

Enjoy

m- is honored beyond words


This is a great photo!

[mamakar]

What an awesome experience. Certainly makes all those miles and hills worth it. The newspaper interview was great. To say I am proud of you and your handling of all of this doesn't begin to express my feelings. How I wish Dad were here to experience this with you. I know how proud he would be.

How amazing that the rain stopped and the sun came out just as you were beginning to ride with Dr. Paul.

So, till next time, pedal pedal.

[Syren123]

Michael, you of all people deserve recognition from the man himself and it's fantastic that you two got to share a ride.

Way to go. I'm sure Dr Paul will be there when you roll into DC at the triumphant end of your journey. Although you may have to ride over to his office.

[KramerDSP]

Great pics! Someone mind transcribing what the good doc said on the video ?

[ronpaulhawaii]

Great pics! Someone mind transcribing what the good doc said on the video ?

"What I would like to say to the grassroots is; Thank You for all of you efforts, because everything you do is a great encouragement to me. And when I know that there are so many people involved in this effort, to promote individual freedom and restore the constitution, it's the most exciting thing and I get energy from it and all I can say is, Thank you very much" - Dr. Ron Paul

:)

m

[JoshLowry]

You were on Page 2 Section B of the Houston Chronicle today.

I will get a scan uploaded later tonight!

[steph3n]

You were on Page 2 Section B of the Houston Chronicle today.

I will get a scan uploaded later tonight!

nice!

[KramerDSP]

"What I would like to say to the grassroots is; Thank You for all of you efforts, because everything you do is a great encouragement to me. And when I know that there are so many people involved in this effort, to promote individual freedom and restore the constitution, it's the most exciting thing and I get energy from it and all I can say is, Thank you very much" - Dr. Ron Paul

:)

m

Thanks!

[KramerDSP]

Subtitled version of the video for anyone you know who might benefit from that:

http://deafronpaul.blogspot.com/2007/11/message-from-ron-paul-via-ron-paul.html

[JoshLowry]

Way to go Michael!

http://www.photoflock.com/get/p474b90ff86f89.jpg (http://www.photoflock.com/display/p474b90ff86f89)

[ronpaulhawaii]

I've been sent that pic from AZ to Galveston, it hit the AP's Pic of the Day.

Anyway, long blog today, long windy day, too (ugh), no rain though and lots of lit out. Even had people stopping cause they saw the pic.

This pic will be titled, "Yes Sir!"
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/100_3805.jpg

GO RON PAUL!!!

m

[steph3n]

Fliers should arrive tomorrow, I am not sure where you made it tonight but they should make it to dest tomorrow, i think you may still be another day away from there by miles from Lake Jackson.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Fliers should arrive tomorrow, I am not sure where you made it tonight but they should make it to dest tomorrow, i think you may still be another day away from there by miles from Lake Jackson.


Thanks Steph3n :) Could you PM or email your ph #, re-programming my phone...

Trying to catch up with the blog... busy, busy

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/OrangeMUSW.jpg

pedal, pedal,

:D

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana. Fell asleep at the keyboard last night - lol. Long couple days, blog is up

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0857.jpg

pedal pedal

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

1st Louisiana MU

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0855.jpg

pedal, pedal, blog, blog...

m

[slantedview]

awesome stuff :)

[ronpaulhawaii]

Raceland, LA.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/bear.jpg

pedal, pedal, blog, blog - lol

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

In Mississippi, blog up, kids are cute

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0883.jpg

pedal pedal

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Hurricane Zone

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0906.jpg

Changed the blog skin so I don't have to crop pics anymore - YAY!!!

pedal pedal blog blog

m

[texasbelle]

Already to Mississippi! WOW! :) Well I guess Texas just seemed to take forever! Its really a humbling experience to see the hurricane damage in person isnt it? When people who live in these Hurricane zones are supporting Ron Paul that tells you FEMA isnt right and this big monstrous government doesnt help either! Great pics. Stay safe!!!!!!!!

[Danny Molina]

It's amazing how far you've gone. How are you battling the cold?

[squandertime]

hey girlfriend!!! :)

i think he only has the size of texas left to get to DC..........

or less.........

[ronpaulhawaii]

Already to Mississippi! WOW! :) Well I guess Texas just seemed to take forever! Its really a humbling experience to see the hurricane damage in person isnt it? When people who live in these Hurricane zones are supporting Ron Paul that tells you FEMA isnt right and this big monstrous government doesnt help either! Great pics. Stay safe!!!!!!!!

Yes, it is strange to pass through a state quickly after being in Texas so long. I'll be out of Mississippi today. Alabama will take a while because I'm finally turning north for the last time. The FEMA thing helps us because people see first hand the waste and inefficiency of big gov't. It is quite sad to know all those millions are getting siphoned and wasted while real people are struggling.


It's amazing how far you've gone. How are you battling the cold?

Layers. - lol, actually once I get riding I have to peel layers, when I rode up to the Gulfport folk yesterday I was in a T-shirt and they we're all bundled


hey girlfriend!!! :)

i think he only has the size of texas left to get to DC..........

or less.........

Hadn't thought of it that way :)

Time to get pedaling, :D

m

[unklejman]

I'll be out of Mississippi today. Alabama will take a while because I'm finally turning north for the last time.

I'll probably be eating dinner with you tonight. Ha ha. I may talk to you in person before you even read this!

[gunjin22]

Appreciate your dedication. Keep posting videos and pics.
You know if you had a sprint wifi card,spare battery, wireless webcam, and were signed up with http://justin.tv you could broadcast LIVE. That is what Mr.Lyman and his crew plan to do for the http://RonPaulBlimp.com - You should get to ride in the blimp. You deserve it!!
Keep Riding!!! Robert

[ronpaulhawaii]

I'll probably be eating dinner with you tonight. Ha ha. I may talk to you in person before you even read this!

And a great dinner it was, nice to meet everyone and please give them all my best...


Appreciate your dedication. Keep posting videos and pics.
You know if you had a sprint wifi card,spare battery, wireless webcam, and were signed up with http://justin.tv you could broadcast LIVE. That is what Mr.Lyman and his crew plan to do for the http://RonPaulBlimp.com - You should get to ride in the blimp. You deserve it!!
Keep Riding!!! Robert.

Thanks, We may be able to up the tech aspect in a week or so when the "chuck-wagon" arrives. When we started planning this in Aug we hoped to go live but cat-herding issues prevented it. Someone offered a sprint-card that never materialized, Justin never answered the e-mails, and I had more pressing expenses. Perhaps someone, (not you Robin, you have enough on your plate ;)) could help organize that for the last week or so??? I'm gonna try to get the sprint-card cat to come through anyway so we can keep the "chuck-wagon" on-line while I pedal. Someone would need to try Justin again and people will have to provide the wireless cam/spare batt. With the ground support this will all be MUCH easier.



edit- just got and tested a simple justin.tv broadcast. It worked, but still not feasible yet

Anyway, blog is up

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0918.jpg

pedal, pedal

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

No Pics yesterday, lots of hills though - lol

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0919.jpg

[ronpaulhawaii]

pedal pedal, talk talk, pedal pedal, plant plant, pedal pedal, blog blog, pedal pedal... - lol

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0923.jpg

[ronpaulhawaii]

pedal pedal, talk talk, sleep.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0926.jpg

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[ronpaulhawaii]

Here is a pic from yesterday

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/479106d8.jpg

Today I visit the Mises Institute (http://www.mises.org/), :D

pedal pedal

m

[unklejman]

Cool trailer. I bet it gets peoples attention.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Short Blog this AM, spent hours at Mises, here is a tour


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8643509734028368534&hl=en

[ronpaulhawaii]

I've finally reached an eastern state. Got Georgia on my mind...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0940.jpg

and the rides evolves...

[Shatterhand]

Thank you for the fun and informative tour of the Mises Institute.

And thank you again for all your hard work, courage, and sacrifice. Dr. Paul and you have both proven that individuals can make a difference in this world, and the world is a better place for it.

Thank you.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Thank you for the fun and informative tour of the Mises Institute.

And thank you again for all your hard work, courage, and sacrifice. Dr. Paul and you have both proven that individuals can make a difference in this world, and the world is a better place for it.

Thank you.

Glad you enjoyed the little tour. Thems is sum3 smart fellahs!

The strength is the messege, revived by Dr Paul, the courage is faith, renewed by you all, and any sacrifice is simply... an honor.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0954.jpg

pedel, eat, blog, sleep

:)

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0965.jpg

pedal, blog, eat, sleep

[Razmear]

Any idea when you will be crossing into SC and which roads you will be on? (I'm guessing Saturday or Sunday)
I want to send an alert to the local Meetups so we can have some sign wavers and maybe some media for ya.

eb

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0971.jpg

pedal pedal, blog blog, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[unklejman]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0971.jpg


Santa's for Ron Paul! :D

[ronpaulhawaii]

Feeling better this AM. Here is a pic of the ferret who kept me company in my delirium

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0987.jpg

Thanks Eric and Kelly for the warm aloha.

m- heading for Gastonia NC after an I-view.

[unklejman]

Wow an albino ferret. There are few cooler things.

[Razmear]

Wow an albino ferret. There are few cooler things.

Thats "Mikki Da Fewwit" posing for Mike. He's an albino deaf 'rescued ferret' that we got this past summer.

It was great having you visit for the day Mike, and if your looking for your Zicam it was left behind here, and Kelley is currently using it to fight of a flu that she somehow caught this weekend :D

Luckily I have a fast metabolism, I woke up this morning feeling like crap, threw up once, napped for about 8 hours and now feel fine (well fineish) again. A very small sacrifice for being able to assist on your journey to DC.

Stay strong, and I'll see you at the big party in DC on January 20, 09.

eb

[Ronstock '08]

Any idea when he will be coming thru the charlotte area? I'd like to meet this fellow and buy him a meal.

[Shatterhand]

Feeling better this AM. Here is a pic of the ferret who kept me company in my delirium

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0987.jpg

Thanks Eric and Kelly for the warm aloha.

m- heading for Gastonia NC after an I-view.

Ron Paul ferret :D

[ronpaulhawaii]

Ron Paul ferret :D

Yeah, I shoulda got a button in the shot ...

Pure Grassroots
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM0990.jpg


pedal pedal, blog blog

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

A good day for...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/26c365f2.jpg

lol

pedal pedal, blog blog

m

[princessredtights]

How cute!

[Shatterhand]

Glad to see you on the news report, M.

I think your sincerity and determination will really help in persuading people to look into Ron Paul and the freedom message.

Pedal, pedal. :D:D:D

[ronpaulhawaii]

Glad to see you on the news report, M.

I think your sincerity and determination will really help in persuading people to look into Ron Paul and the freedom message.

Pedal, pedal. :D:D:D

:D:D:D - yeah, that one came out alright.

A little chilly around these parts

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1018.jpg

LOL

Entering Virginia today, the last state

pedal pedal, blog blog

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Another great day for RP

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1038.jpg

pedal pedal, blog blog

:D

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/RPRidersgrows.jpg

pedal pedal, blog blog

<150miles

[squandertime]

yay!!

[ronpaulhawaii]

yay!!

LOL - (whisper whisper...)

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1066.jpg

pedal pedal, quack quack, blog blog...

m

[Man from La Mancha]

great pictures.

.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Merry Christmas all

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1071.jpg

pedal pedal, blog blog, a special birthday, and eggnog...

:D

m

[ronpaulhawaii]

Less than 60 miles to go...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM11142.jpg

Arlington today, DC tomorrow :D:D:D

[Paul4Prez]

Michael,

I posted a story about your ride on my blog:

http://paul4prez.blogspot.com/2007/12/ron-paul-rider-bikes-across-america.html

Thanks again for your tremendous effort on behalf of Ron Paul!

[Shatterhand]

Michael,

I posted a story about your ride on my blog:

http://paul4prez.blogspot.com/2007/12/ron-paul-rider-bikes-across-america.html

Thanks again for your tremendous effort on behalf of Ron Paul!

Nice blog post.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Michael,

I posted a story about your ride on my blog:

http://paul4prez.blogspot.com/2007/12/ron-paul-rider-bikes-across-america.html

Thanks again for your tremendous effort on behalf of Ron Paul!


Nice blog post.

Yes I agree, Thanks, heaps!!! After a real crappy day, it was nice to read a kind blog-post.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/IMAGE_00002.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1134.jpg

10 mile to go :D :D :D

may go live on

http://www.justin.tv/ronpaulrider

will post if it works out, y'all should have seen our test broadcast in Alabama - LOL

m

[Shatterhand]

Gettin close!!!!
:D:D:D:D:D:D

[LJHudd]

Wow! Michael, you did it! I shed a few tears reading your blog post today - you are amazing for what you have done for Ron Paul - thank you so much for everything you have done. What a wonderful accomplishment!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I see a thread at Daily Paul for you: http://www.dailypaul.com/node/17753 a couple of people are calling for a book :)

[devil21]

Congrats on finishing your ride! You certainly have made a difference in helping elect Dr. Paul.

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1170.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/mkauai/HPIM1173.jpg

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Shatterhand]

I look forward to reading your final thoughts on your journey. Thanks again for riding across the country and spreading the freedom message about Ron Paul and the Ron Paul Revolution.

[princessredtights]

I'm having "withdrawls" - what will I look forward to now each evening?


(sigh)


Time for a new hobby ....

[unklejman]

Congratulations on your arrival!