tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post598686199766153729..comments2024-03-06T05:17:56.336-05:00Comments on Biking for Birds: Dec 31 (Day 365) - Final thoughts and a big huge 'Thank You'Dorian Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12770246226295859548noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-70822905113294195012015-01-02T22:34:06.842-05:002015-01-02T22:34:06.842-05:00I am now in withdrawal from this blog. Congrats ye...I am now in withdrawal from this blog. Congrats yet again, Dorian!mo piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320627370276331465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-58590902226452987762015-01-02T22:31:48.477-05:002015-01-02T22:31:48.477-05:00One of my Top 3 most visited sites of the year. Co...One of my Top 3 most visited sites of the year. Congrats mate, an incredible journey and achievement.Nigel Jacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895547206146202435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-91026870579476064562015-01-02T13:24:49.154-05:002015-01-02T13:24:49.154-05:00I'm proud to say that I not only met you but w...I'm proud to say that I not only met you but was fortunate enough to host you for a couple nights and hear some of your big plans,and stories. I know your'e off to do big things. I'm looking forward to hearing how your first car ride felt. Let me know when you're in our part of California again and I'll make sure my wife makes plenty of burritos for ya. Good luck in 2015 and beyondJohn Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865018860999540781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-18416855465047669342015-01-02T11:19:34.114-05:002015-01-02T11:19:34.114-05:00Hey Dorian, I remember the cold rainy lousy day b...Hey Dorian, I remember the cold rainy lousy day back in January when you were just getting started and came to my house to get Rusty Blackbirds. Congratulations on going the distance!<br />JimJim Zippnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-3224321510313905942015-01-02T10:29:18.643-05:002015-01-02T10:29:18.643-05:00Congratulations, sir. Now get some rest.
-JonahCongratulations, sir. Now get some rest.<br /><br />-JonahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-43475681014242180092015-01-01T20:04:50.299-05:002015-01-01T20:04:50.299-05:00Congratulations, thanks again for sharing!
How do...Congratulations, thanks again for sharing!<br /><br />How does it feel to ride in a car?<br />Glenn KincaidGnTnZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238041451364529170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-56721113958533946622015-01-01T17:14:11.706-05:002015-01-01T17:14:11.706-05:00Wait--where's my daily fix?? Happy New Year D...Wait--where's my daily fix?? Happy New Year Dorian and Sonia!!birdwatching cat herderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570484540360618695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-51213839935379642272015-01-01T15:21:09.338-05:002015-01-01T15:21:09.338-05:00An awesome & inspiring year, Dorian. I've...An awesome & inspiring year, Dorian. I've been a daily reader since March and will really miss it. -DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-90898605686546971322015-01-01T14:07:27.463-05:002015-01-01T14:07:27.463-05:00Dorian, first let me congratulate you on a year we...Dorian, first let me congratulate you on a year well spent. I've followed along since you announced your intention of doing this year over on the FM forum where I lurk regularly. I also had the good fortune to meet you at the drip in Sabine Woods in April. I so admire the focus, determination and fortitude that allowed you to complete this year as you planned. I know it was not always an easy thing to do. I hope this New Year brings good fortune and new adventures for you. Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-13747743977735148312015-01-01T11:35:08.679-05:002015-01-01T11:35:08.679-05:00Way to go! I remember the first time I met you, i...Way to go! I remember the first time I met you, in 2013, at Great Meadows NWR photographing Virginia Rails when the refuge was flooded. You were on the 'good lighting' side of the birds and I was not. Seeing you were taking serious photographs, I happily remained where I was, not wanting to disturb you or your chances at getting the great photo. Once the rail disappeared into the vegetation momentarily, you waved for me to come over where you were so that I could have the good lighting as well. You were so friendly and your kindness impressed me tremendously. A bit later on, while talking with some other birders, you mentioned your idea for the biking big year. It hit me right away what a terrific project that would be and fired my imagination. I recall another conversation when you and I and some others were driving on the unsuccessful chase of the Ross's Gull in Chambley, Quebec, in which you mentioned that you were not sure if you could physically handle the mileage on the bike that would be required. It has been a great pleasure to follow your journey and to read your wonderful blog with all the ups and downs and see your dream come to fruition and be so successful. I have never followed a blog before and I could simply not stay away from this one. I hope you will keep it on-line as I am sure to return to it again and again in the future. Best wishes to you and Sonia for the future, whatever it may hold and wherever your dreams may take you. Jim GuionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-2218758840034386532015-01-01T11:16:01.817-05:002015-01-01T11:16:01.817-05:00A hearty congratulations to you for this amazing y...A hearty congratulations to you for this amazing year. I look forward to reading of your further adventures and life paths. I'm sure it will all be interesting, funny, and enlightening. Happy New Year to you and Sonia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-20998887328136379592015-01-01T09:33:39.162-05:002015-01-01T09:33:39.162-05:00Yes, a huge congrats. I've enjoyed following ...Yes, a huge congrats. I've enjoyed following your adventure since Feb. I know Snowy Owl was bird #1; what was your last bird of the year? Don't mean Smith's Longspur, but what was the last bird you saw in 2014. And did your year end at 11:00PM CST (24 x 365) or at midnight?<br /><br />Lastly, glad to see the # of nights spent at Best Westerns surged ahead of your # of flat tires - for a while it was touch & go! Art (Harrisonburg, VA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-17599165599422626982015-01-01T09:25:45.748-05:002015-01-01T09:25:45.748-05:00Congratulations! I have been following your adven...Congratulations! I have been following your adventure avidly since March and read your blog eagerly with my coffee each morning. I know your posts brightened my days, even your days were challenging or disappointing. While I am by no means a birder, I enjoy spotting birds and this blog has made me more attentive, particularly while on my long bike rides in the country. I very much lok forward to following you next adventure unfold. Congratulations and Happy New Year!Eric Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-21222860769462327782015-01-01T07:35:51.225-05:002015-01-01T07:35:51.225-05:00Congratulations and Happy New Year, Dorian!!! I w...Congratulations and Happy New Year, Dorian!!! I will miss reading your daily updates, but I look forward to your upcoming blog posts and your book. I am so impressed with what you've done this year and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I hope, when your book comes out, you will do a book tour and make it up to Wisconsin so I can shake your hand (or give you a hug!)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520727503951602393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-67553105974223190722015-01-01T07:16:55.147-05:002015-01-01T07:16:55.147-05:00Congratulations on finishing your Big Year safely ...Congratulations on finishing your Big Year safely and in good health. It was a pleasure to read about your adventures every day and to be inspired to make my own birding endeavors a little greener. Good luck with whatever is next for you!Ruudhttp://www.ruudvisser.com/birding/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-39697610260261063892015-01-01T07:03:10.432-05:002015-01-01T07:03:10.432-05:00Oh, one more suggestion! I don't think you sh...Oh, one more suggestion! I don't think you should close this blog out. I think you should continue on using this forum just as you have - (that is, if you are writing about birding, conservation or cycling.) This way your "adventure" remains a living breathing thing and you and we all can use it for a reference.Cathy Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683163609469540167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-30288321239891884102015-01-01T06:58:03.045-05:002015-01-01T06:58:03.045-05:00I think you get it exactly right in this blog post...I think you get it exactly right in this blog post. So well done!Cathy Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683163609469540167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-22681269186801696012015-01-01T02:52:08.678-05:002015-01-01T02:52:08.678-05:00Congratulations, Dorian.
For one year, I almost be...Congratulations, Dorian.<br />For one year, I almost began every day by reading your daily post on this blog. I will miss them.<br />Patrick from French GuianaPatrick Ingremeaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-86345001780359347272015-01-01T02:27:19.126-05:002015-01-01T02:27:19.126-05:00Boom! Well done man. What a ride!Boom! Well done man. What a ride!Tim Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632013488170310609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-58678551908065010692015-01-01T01:35:34.302-05:002015-01-01T01:35:34.302-05:00Congratulations, Dorian, not only on a wonderful p...Congratulations, Dorian, not only on a wonderful personal achievement, but on the ability to engage, develop, and sustain a community of supporters and friends who have enjoyed the adventure almost as much as you!<br /><br />Thanks for the ride.<br /><br />GregGreg Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124101105204878985noreply@blogger.com