press and testimonials

a loose collection of what people are saying about this journey

Thank you for replying and sharing your views. It's been a pleasant surprise to see how much of an impact this has had on everyone. I'm grateful this has come to mean a lot, to a lot of different people. Thank you for becoming apart of it all. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

PRESS
05/11/05 ALEX W. SUTHERLAND ARTICLE (COLUMBIA, MO) (view his website here)

12/01/05 SHOUT MAGAZINE (BOONE,NC)
11/10/05 THE MOUNTAIN TIMES NEWSPAPER (BOONE,NC)(same article ran previously in The Watauga Democrat)
10/26/05 THE WATAUGA DEMOCRAT (BOONE,NC)

TESTIMONIALS (taken from comments left on this website, and via emails)
jamie g (boone, nc)
"Jamie, so glad you got out of Boone, i'm jealous! Also proud of you, a very brave thing to do in the Deathcab... can't wait to see all the pics, i'm really jealous about that....damn you! But seriously, i'll be reading to keep up with your adventures - this is almost as exciting as doing it myself. Keep it real."
laura h (charleston, sc)
"Jamie-I think you're brave and cool but it could be that you're just crazy! But I'm very excited for you and even more excited that I can keep track of it. And I'm sorry that I couldn't partake in your leaving town art sale-hopefully I can afford your stuff before you get big and famous and jack the prices up. Good luck, be careful, have a great time!"
cindy e (boone, nc)
"jamie - i just checked out your website/blog (i'm slow on this whole internet bandwagon) and i am so excited for all the adventures you've embarked on! i can't believe what you're doing!..."
jennifer p (athens, ga)
"I love reading about your adventures!! It's like a soap opera. "Tune in today for the next installment of Jamie's travels." I'm very jealous that you're doing this... I've always longed for quitting my job and traveling for awhile. but my anal self just can't let go of the comfort of a steady paycheck, etc. Good luck! I hope your car holds up! If you're ever around Athens, GA, lemme know. You can
get a shower at my place!!"
big sis (fleetwood, nc)
"I am totally lovin this site. It's cool to be able to keep up with you. Have fun and don't talk to anymore homeless people."
lesley m (portland, me)
"Jamie, If you make it to maine, Portland, You can stay with me... Take care."
bethany r (boone, nc)
"i check your site when i am at my second job selling porn and pipes and other fun stuff..."
w. scott lyon (manhattan, ny)
"I think you know better than anyone right now what I mean here. I have so much respect for you, my friend, and I know that even though that first burst of freshness may dwindle with the trials you are to face, that moment will last and be carried with you. I believe you have finally inspired Yourself, and as a friend, and may I be so bold to be called your closest friend of these last couple of years, it is beautiful to watch."
rebecca g (boone, nc)
"Hi Jamie, glad to know you're out on the highway toolin round with less than half-ass breaks... Great!!!"
bethany r (boone, nc)
"You scare me sometimes with your car and being on the road alone... I have my best friend checking your site too. She enjoys your sense of humor and was interested in you and the fact that you just picked up and left. That takes some balls as you well know. You are a big boy and I know you can handle it..."
jessica s (oakland, ca)
"I've been keeping up with your travels and want you to know I am really excited about what you are doing! I sense that you are experiencing a particular sort of freedom right now that most will never know. You are thoughtful to record it, so that your readers may live vicariously through. Soak in every minute.
Likewise, I've enjoyed your email updates from Boone over the years. You are still the studious Jamie I remember, what with all this writing, blogging, formatting and without your own laptop! I am awaiting the next installment, so by all means keep up the great work.
I do hope your itinerary can accomodate a lengthy visit to Northern California. There are many things here you should see! Your personal tour guides and 5-star innkeepers (Davey and Jessica) await a meaningful reunion with lots of showers. Ha ha, probably not all at the same time!"
davey k (oakland, ca)
"they better not be at the same fuckin time."
bethany r (boone, nc)
"Jamie, You have touched me in so many ways. Your courageousness is what sticks out the most. I hear things on TV, on the radio, a strangers conversation and they relate to what you are doing. I hear people say "I wish I could do this...." and I think to myself you can do that. Even if you have very little in material things and funds, it what is on the inside of you that allows you to be able to fulfill your dreams or goals to some people. I wouldn't have the courage to go on an adventure like the one you are on. Not now at least. I don't deal with being lonely, lost, no sense of direction and that is something I admire in you. You just walked out of the box..."
jane doe (boone, nc)
i did get the newspaper you sent and also the post card... going to keep you in my scrap book of your adventures. i know we were never like good buddies or anything but i enjoy keeping in touch with you. when you get home and someone throws that huge lets get drunk jamie is home i will be there. 'John Doe' too. we are sorta back together. it is hard to let your best friend go even when you freak out and want to move away. which i didn't. you did that for me..."
aunt cathy (washington, dc)
"Your crazy aunt is proud of you."
erin e (cincinnati oh)
"jamie, can you hear me? It's Erin, here in cincinnati. If you're so inclined or need a place to stay, you should come visit..."
lucas j (fargo, nd)
"hey man, just got your e-mail of your web site what can i say but wow! i could spend the better part of a decade getting through that thing, the coolest web site i have yet to see. keep up the great work be safe on the road and hope to here from you soon. if ever through fargo stop buy and say hi. later luke in wonderful fargo!"
rebecca g (boone, nc)
"Hey I never knew you were such a potty mouth..."
bethany r (boone, nc)
"damn Jamie you can make a girl cry from laughing."
katie c (albuquerque, nm)
"I love reading about your travels. I hope you know how jealous I am of you. The monotonous life of 9-5 isn't all that great. I hope you are keeping warm and safe. Remember, Mr. Meow and I would take you in any time. Jamie Carroll you made an impression on me..."
becca b (albuquerque, nm)
"Hey there, Interesting to read the events of that night and morning through the eyes of someone else. I really enjoy your perspective though - very real - something I value. I would normally apologize for being drunk and difficult when we first met - but that's what this is all about isn't it - a slice of life - meeting and experiencing people where they are at the time you come into their lives??
We've often thought of you and hope you're are doing well. You're invited to Christmas dinner if you happen to be anywhere near El Paso, TX. The Boverie clan (our fam) would provide you with a lot of rich material. Take care.
Becca"
big sis (fleetwood, nc)
"Only you would stalk some psycho woman. Don't get arrested. I'm enjoying the story."
laura w (brooklyn, ny)
"that is one of the saddest stories i have ever heard. i can't believe you didn't make it into canada."
the mom (fleetwood, nc)
"Since you started this trip I've had to live in this world of illusions and delusions in order to remain sane. Love Ya."
jessica b (boone, nc)
"if it makes any difference, i think you are on a path of self discovery --a discovery and exploration period-- that most people are afraid to traverse. how many of us can look deep inside and truly deal with what they find, or are even willing to try? you and the Deathcab are always in my thoughts. good energy follows good people!"
jamie g (boone, nc)
"The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live - Leo F. Buscaglia.
You inspire me, jamie c."
mary b/exhibitrek gallery (boulder, co)
"Dear Jamie, I enjoyed meeting you and would like to say that you are probably one of the most interesting people I've met in years (I meet a lot of people too!)
Please read this article and continue to be interesting and think BIG. You are extremely talented and you have an extraordinary idea and mind. There is no reason you could not win this award some day...and quite soon. I
believe one of the winners was only 29."
laura h (charleston, sc)
"Jamie!! I just got your email and felt the need to let you know that I have been reading your blog religiously. I love it! And I gotta say...I'm thinking that the nakedness (at the grand canyon) takes balls but doing this blog takes bigger ones. You're awesome, keep on doing what you're doing!"
bethany r (boone, nc)
"IFC here you come!!!!!"
laura w (brooklyn, ny)
"thanks for the postcard! i love keeping up with your travels. stop through new york, you've always got a bed."
renee p (boone, nc)
"I have been sort of keeping up with your adventures. I'm proud of ya boy for doin' all you do... Take care, hope to see you in the future someday."
piper m (greenville, sc)
"if you ever need a place in South Carolina to come check out --my shower is always available AND i own a washer and dryer...
anyway, just thought i would drop you a quick email to let you know i am listening and now a fan of your travels and website.
take care of yourself. and try not clog any public toilettes..."
erin e (cincinnati, oh)
"Hope you had a great xmas (wait, are you jewish?!) and New Year. You look way cute in your picture, btw."
bethany r (boone, nc)
"you never cease to amaze me mr jamie. most times you make me laugh out loud and make people look funny at me."
the mom (fleetwood, nc)
"(Shaking head) Don't know whether to disown you or put you some place for social rehabilitation. Maybe it's time to come home. I'll feed ya!"

IN REFERENCE TO FAILING TO LIVE UP TO MY RESOLUTION OF GIVING UP BOOZE:
michelle c (boone, nc)
"Way to go on the whole "I'm not drinking ANY alcohol while on the road" thing. Glad you are having fun though. And I'm not that surprised. It's too long of a time not to have some Jager.

IN REFERENCE TO A DRUNK GIRL SAYING I LOOK LIKE KEANU REEVES...
bethany r (boone, nc)
"NO WAY!!! you are way hotter than Mr Reeves and have more talent."
dan k (boone, nc)
"you look like keanu in the matrix when he first realizes he is in the matrix and sleeps for 3 days straight in that shitty little bunker in the fuckin nezakanether-thing-a-ma-ship."

IN REFERENCE TO THE MANY TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, WHILE LIVING ON THE ROAD:
anna t (boone, nc)
"Oh my God!!! A poop shouldn't take 40 minutes to exit your ass!!! Dude, it's called "drinking water"....look into it!
Good Luck!"

IN REFERENCE TO NOT GRABBING A GIRL'S ASS, BECAUSE I'M A POLITE YOUNG GENTLEMAN:
anonymous (???)
"You should have grabbed her ass. Chicken shit!!"

SIGNS OF THINGS TO COME..???
anna vermina (sweden)
"Hej jamie caroll. Nice car. If you come to europe anytime you can visit us (ROUGH BUNNIES). Best Wishes anna vermina."
cindy walker (birmingham, al)
"your friends love you. and it shows.
your car hates you.
and it shows.
trip not over yet, bunny."