Comments on: Day27–Is Crossing the Equator a BIG Deal?, Sun, Jan 23, 2011

By: Don Lindfors

Don Lindfors — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:04:22 +0000

Ah, but it seems there was a celebration of sorts. You see most poeple would have a story that is boring, “We crossed the equator, here’s a picture”. But you two put a motorcycle upside down, the short legged one can do no help and locals make it all right again. Priceless!

By: Matt Watkins

Matt Watkins — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:11:19 +0000

“Yup, somewhere in this graceful dismount, the not-so-wee Strom went over, taking me with it into the ditch.”

I swear I can hear Bennie Hill music this very moment……

By: Minuend

Minuend — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:17:36 +0000

Hey, be careful out there!

By: Nose

Nose — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:10:05 +0000

Gotta say,I’m following your adventure from up here in the frozen north,tucked away in my log cabin/house,bikes parked beside me here,in the livin’room.We rode the 3 Flags the same time,a couple years ago,it ended in Nanaimo,dunno if ya remember us taliing in Mexicali,before we left) Anyway,wishes for good health,and mucho luck,the rest of the way…Nose

By: Jerry W

Jerry W — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:30:56 +0000

I’ll see Chuck’s mirror and raise it a turn signal. Do it again, do it again!

By: Bounce

Bounce — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:04:37 +0000

Get better. Sick while on travel wasn’t authorized, young lady!

By: John Stamps

John Stamps — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:24:37 +0000

Congratulations on crossing the Equator! YES, crossing is a big deal. There is customarily a big celebration aboard ship when crossing either the Equator or the International Date Line and everyone, including the Master, must participate if it is their first time as a polywog before they become a Shellback. King Neptune obviously wanted you to ‘earn’ the right to cross his equator with rain, mud and discomfort. Since I’ve crossed both Lines as Master and therefore I’m a qualified representative for King Neptune, I’m satisfied that both of you have been appropriately humbled and I’ll see that you receive your Crossing The Line certificate. Please be safe, I want to see you both again.

By: chuck hickey

chuck hickey — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:33:25 +0000

n fact, I emerged pretty much unscathed for an old gal.
I copied and pasted – so that I could not be accused of interpreting incorrectly –
Boy – or girl….. you must be SICK.
I will happily pay for a new mirror for a reenactment of the equatorial crossing. I’m guessing – no… I SURE that I can make my meager investment back
on EBAY when I auction off the picture.

hope you feel better – and
good one BR !!!!!

By: Brian R.

Brian R. — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:22:07 +0000

I knew things would go smoother once Dean started handling the border crossings!

By: Brother Tom

Brother Tom — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:13:34 +0000

You guys should ask nephew Joel where his family lives in Quito and make a stop. How knows, they might take good care of you. Tom