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The DAY 503 Trailer

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Comments for "The DAY 503 Trailer"

• Enjoy..... See You on Day 503!

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  06:46 PM

  
  

• Sweet!!!!

  Posted by anthony  on  02/06  at  06:51 PM

  
  

• ::waits for trailer to download on dialup connection::

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/06  at  06:54 PM

  
  

• Cool!  I recognized so many pictures!  It is incredible when you put it all together what has been seen around the world

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  06:55 PM

  
  

• haha completely oversaw that, let’s see…

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:02 PM

  
  

• wow you can really recognize a load of pictures.
  i wish i could be there on day 503 :/

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:10 PM

  
  

• ::still waiting::sigh::

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/06  at  07:15 PM

  
  

• Great vid man!! hadda take a break from superbowl activities to check it out, friends liked it too btw, your gettin more fans still!

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:16 PM

  
  

• Erik & Mark,

  you both rock....  I feel like I’m on top of the world.....God bless you both.

  My sincere thanks to everyone who accompany Erik in his world tour, you all made his adventure more meaningful.  when he left Iwas very apprehensive but then you all came into his life, our lives & made things easier for me knowing that he is not alone.
  again, I am grateful to his blog friends for all your support & most of all for the prayers..
  God bless all of you......

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:19 PM

  
  

• LOVE IT!!! See you at the party! Can’t wait to meet you for real!

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:35 PM

  
  

• nice work

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  07:51 PM

  
  

• :::still waiting:::

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/06  at  08:00 PM

  
  

• you’re welcome, Erik’s Mom! GOD bless you too.

  (ahh, it still won’t load for me.)

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/06  at  08:31 PM

  
  

• it finally loaded. awesome!
  i’d so go, i just don’t know how i’m going to get there, yet.

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/06  at  08:44 PM

  
  

• awesome!  Watched it three times already and am still catching new pics - wish I could be there!

  Posted by Liz  on  02/06  at  10:14 PM

  
  

• Excellent trailer… seeing all the pics again, and I know the music cuz I bought the CD…

  My wife and I are convinced that you can have any job in web marketing that you want, if you’re out of work for long, we promise to eat our words.. (What program did you use to put all this together, and is it supposed to loop?  It repeats even with the loop setting off for my Flash)

  How I wish I could be there, but I’ll just have to imagine it.. By the way, you guys kept mentioning Red Devils, what are those?

  Thanks for the great trip..

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  10:58 PM

  
  

• ALYSON:  I feel your pain; I’m on a dial-up where I am right now…

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  11:22 PM

  
  

• GREETINGS FROM AO NANG, KRABI, THAILAND!  Glad you all enjoy the trailer… I’ve seen it over and over and over and I’m still not tired of it.  (It’s like watching my life flash before my eyes.)

  I hope to have 3-4 new entries up for the WHMMR…

  STAY TUNED AS THE COUNTDOWN TO DAY 503 CONTINUES…

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  11:24 PM

  
  

• DARCY:  It’s done in Flash MX, exported with Flash 4 settings.  The loop isn’t automatically-controlled by Flash, it’s controlled by me; I put an ActionScript to revert the playhead back to the beginning after it ends—because you can’t just watch it once!

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  11:29 PM

  
  

• I’ll be there… If I can make it from Cali, y’all can make it from other places too!

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  11:31 PM

  
  

• Hey Erik! Great vid man!  You an your bro rock! I’m gonna watch it again right now!  And I won some $$ on the game too!  I’m gonna donate those proceeds to the blog!!-Finally-(Sorry I couldn’t sooner, but was out of work -and very poor- most of the time u were gone.)

  Sorry if I’m a little slow, but whats WHMMR??

  Posted by  on  02/06  at  11:33 PM

  
  

• Yo Bee, excellent trailer! Excellent trip! You did good my man. Unfortunely I won’t be in NYC for the partay, but I’ll catch up with you upon my return!

  Word Life.

  MOMAN!!

  Cheif Boot Knocka!!

  Posted by Supreme Moman  on  02/07  at  12:48 AM

  
  

• Man, Erik, that was GREAT!  You’ve got some incredible pics, and excellent taste in music.  I liked the first trailer’s accompaniment so much I bought the album.  You’ve outdone yourself on this one as well…

  Wish I could be in NY on the 5th...But, I’ll be stuck in my last month in Saudi Arabia...Japan bound after that.  We’ll be there for several years, though, so if you’re ever out that way, you’ve got a place to crash…

  Strange though...the end of your trip almost seems like losing a friend.  I’ve looked forward daily to checking out what you’ve been up to.  Definitely will miss that.  Am I the only one feeling that way?

  Again...kudos kathir, sediki.  Fine work.

  Posted by Dave of Sand and Tsunamis  on  02/07  at  05:05 AM

  
  

• markyt=erik’s hype man!

  nice....

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  09:10 AM

  
  

• HYPE!!! That was WAY better than the Superbowl!

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  09:20 AM

  
  

• Erik:

  You are the man!  That trailer kicks ass - way better than any spot shown during the Superbowl.  It looks like the prelude to a triumphant return home if there ever was one.

  I really would love to be a part of the day 503 celebrations in NYC.  However, the distance of my current home (Costa Rica) will unfortunately leave me unable to attend.  As Dave and others who have never met you personally have commented, I feel like I have gotten to know you through the blog and will sorely miss the daily installments.  I know I speak for all the BH’s and SBH’s in thanking you for the time and effort that you have put into sharing your travel experiences through the blog - I have really enjoyed it and learned alot in the process. 

  If you ever find yourself in CR, you definately have a friend here and place to crash.

  Felicidades,

  James

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  09:22 AM

  
  

• Erik - can you do top 10 lists for those of us who will miss the party?? Ok, top 10 might be cheesy, but I like ‘em!  I’m sure you’re dying to type all of these up too LOL
  My suggestions (and there are many!):
  - favourite places
  - favourite countries
  - best UNESCO sites
  - greatest nature sites
  - best activities
  - best day trips
  - best events / festivals
  - scariest things that happened to you
  - best meals
  - “weirdest” foods
  - transportation (e.g. a specific bus trip not “bus” as a general concept)
  - things that surprised you (e.g. different than your perception before)
  - friendliest countries
  - countries with the hottest women (that’s Hiroshi’s contribution)
  - places you wish you had more time for
  - places you’d go back to if you had a chance

  OK, I know that is tons.  Did I miss anything LOL

  Posted by Liz  on  02/07  at  09:29 AM

  
  

• Wow!

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  09:41 AM

  
  

• DARCY:  Red Devils… I don’t know what exactly is in them, and I don’t want to know.  It’s like 9 shots of something all mixed with some sort of juice; in the end it’s a concotion of lethal Kool-Aid…

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  10:16 AM

  
  

• HARRY:  Western Hemisphere Monday Morning Rush. 

  This week, look for an all-new acronym, the WHHDS (Western Hemisphere Hump Day Spam).

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  10:19 AM

  
  

• LIZ:  Actually, I was going to make the “Best of” list for one of my post-trip entries… Don’t worry.

  ON A RELATED NOTE:  If anyone out there would like to write a comment—the kind you see on the back of a novel—about this Blog, post it or e-mail it to me with your name and title.  (I’m going to start compiling them.)

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  10:27 AM

  
  

• wow! that was an awesome trailer. i like that song, who is that by? i need to get a copy of that song. dude, i was there for your send-off party, how can i not be there for the welcome back? hell yeah, i’ll be there. i’m gonna watch that again....

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  10:35 AM

  
  

• I loved it!  I am so sad that you are almost done.  I loved that you used the photo of the pizza hut logo through the window looking at the pyramids, haha.  Lots of funny little random photos put in with the serious ones, that’s great.  I still think you need to make a global trip coffee table book.

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  10:43 AM

  
  

• The trailer is f-ing awesome!

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  11:39 AM

  
  

• RSVP: 2 (myself and Ali).  Already posted on another page, but moving here to join the “official” count.

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  01:45 PM

  
  

• I’m impressed! See ya there.

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  01:46 PM

  
  

• That was awesome!!

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  02:28 PM

  
  

• RSVP:  i’m hoping it’ll be me and one other ...  i’m working on my plans to get there.

  Posted by Alyson  on  02/07  at  04:10 PM

  
  

• RSVP: I’m there!

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  04:50 PM

  
  

• RSVP: I’m there! Maybe with the Raichelsons

  Posted by  on  02/07  at  04:50 PM

  
  

• DAMN!!!
  Great trailer Erik! I think it’s your best work yet. Way better than all those eschool videos of kids learning to read.
  Admit it - you thought up the trailer first, and THEN you decided to go on the trip.
  Of course I’m gonna be at there - someone has to peel you off the sidewalk after a night of Red Devils!

  Posted by dunlavey  on  02/08  at  12:16 AM

  
  

• cool as......wish i could be there on day 503...serious video.....

  Posted by lgm  on  02/08  at  12:45 AM

  
  

• DUNLAVEY:  Thanks!  Looks like I haven’t lost my touch with being “Grand Master Flash.”

  Red devils… bring them on!!!

  Posted by  on  02/08  at  07:07 AM

  
  

• kick Ass !! great Trailer .. worth the wait ... RSVP: count me in from D.C.

  Posted by  on  02/08  at  09:12 AM

  
  

• reposting here for the offical head count, rsvp for 2, alice and rob. thanx!

  Posted by  on  02/08  at  11:08 AM

  
  

• DARCY - Here’s the recipe for a Red Devil (Erik - Stop reading NOW!) Pour 1 shot of vodka, 1 shot of peach schnaps, 1 shot of sloe gin, 1 shot of sothern comfort and 2 shots triple sec into a cocktail shaker with ice. Stir. Pour in 2 ounces of OJ and a splash of grenadine. Shake. Pour into a pint glass with fresh ice. Drink. Call hospital.

  Posted by dunlavey  on  02/08  at  11:58 AM

  
  

• RSVP: Count Patrick & I in for the festivities. Wouldn’t miss it! You know that trailer rocks!

  Any chance of someone (markyt) hooking up the party with a live web cam? You know so the rest of your Fellowship can join in on the fun from distant points around the globe?

  Can’t wait to see you, and that beat up Yankee cap. We’re going to need some other games too, like a life-size cut out of you marking all your injuries and ailments like the Operation board game.

  Posted by  on  02/08  at  05:47 PM

  
  

• CHRISTY - live web cam?

  Don’t know about getting a dedicated line at the bar for that....or even if they have one...i’m sure the Fellowship would be jealous seeing it if they couldn’t be at day 503…

  Posted by  on  02/08  at  08:25 PM

  
  

• RSVP:  Udz and I will be there to welcome you home.  I can’t believe it’s been 16 months already.  We may have a couple of extras with us also.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  10:19 AM

  
  

• RSVP:  4 just me.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  10:24 AM

  
  

• will be there

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  11:05 AM

  
  

• im there.  hopefully bringing 2-3 uruguayans like last time.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  11:54 AM

  
  

• I will be there on the 503

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  12:39 PM

  
  

• I’ll see you there Erik.  How’s coming with me this time.  I’m also inviting my friends Aimee & Bonnie.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  01:22 PM

  
  

• count me in. skols on me.
  luv,
  paulie paygerz

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  01:26 PM

  
  

• Will def be there and also bring my good friend, Sean - who was also at your bon voyage party.  Full circle, indeed.  Can’t wait to celebrate - it is, without a doubt, an absolute honor to be in the company of someone that has had the most amazing experiences. 

  Trailer was, of course, phenomenal.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  01:38 PM

  
  

• So, whats the hotel situation like for the weekend?  How much are rooms in the area?  Any reccomendations?

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  06:03 PM

  
  

• TJW - For Day 503, we have reserved a single “4 person” suite at a hotel (OffSoho Suites - http://www.offsoho.com) nearby Slainte (304 Bowery).  If you care to crash, I’m sure space can be made, or you can reserve a suite at this place too.  This place is very cheap for NYC.  Prices going for a $89/nite for the 2 person suite and $149/nite for the 4 person.

  There is also the affordable Howard Johnson Express nearby as well.  This is located at 135 East Houston Street (between) Forsyth and Allen
  New York City, NY, 10002 US (212-358-8844)

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  06:12 PM

  
  

• Marky:  Awesome, thanks.  I will post as soon as we make our final decision.

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  06:53 PM

  
  

• i’m there!!

  Posted by  on  02/09  at  10:31 PM

  
  

• STEPH:  How about the rest of “The Real World: Cape Town”?

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  12:45 AM

  
  

• :O

  Erik, that is one awesome trailer. Unfortunately I’m stuck in rainy England, so I’ll have to rely on the good ol’ blog!

  Posted by Chris Hillcoat  on  02/10  at  04:10 AM

  
  

• Erik
  How quickly time flies. I can’t believe i met you right back in June last year, Egypt seems like only yesterday. I’m unfortunatly not going to be able make it out there for Day 503, but man i really wish i could. You invitation was amazing it gave me goosebumps and all. Makes me realise why i’m sitting in cold old london saving the cash to get on the next leg of my journey.
  I’m sure you’ll have an amazing night and remember as I always say ‘Your special’ lol. Keep Smiling.
  Cheryl

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  05:13 AM

  
  

• CHERYL B.:  I love it when people tell me the trailer gives them goosebumps!  Sorry you can’t make it, but keep in touch!  (P.S.  Team Shawl wasn’t invited.)

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  05:18 AM

  
  

• Thanks for the invite. Sorry I can’t be there but I’m sure it will be a blast! Write about it for us poor souls that have to stay at home?

  Not so poor perhaps in my case, cause around that time I hope to be off to SE Asia. One person’s homecoming is another’s start of a journey I guess. Your blog has had me itching to go for months now. I bet many blog readers feel the same!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  06:39 AM

  
  

• best superbowl ad this year.

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  08:14 AM

  
  

• SPEAKING OF THE SUPERBOWL… Any “tittilating” half-time news this year?

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  09:13 AM

  
  

• Super Bowl half time was completely boring.....Paul McCartney...eh

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  10:09 AM

  
  

• I wouldn’t miss your return for anything! I am so there, can’t wait to see you in person!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  10:10 AM

  
  

• laqui’s a FISH for bein in cali that day.

  so i’ll jus have to drink twice the amount
  that night.. and puke twice as much to
  cover for the FEG.

  so im there!

  and by the way… markyT is a FEG as well. =)

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  10:43 AM

  
  

• Wait, you were gone for over a year?  Really?  How come I didn’t know about this?

  OK, fine.  I’ll be there.

  Posted by Matto  on  02/10  at  10:54 AM

  
  

• i’ll be there at the finish line for 503…

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  11:27 AM

  
  

• Not only will I be there, Erik, Mr. Trinidad and Mrs. Trinidad, Mark, BUT you will be seeing my face plenty of times as I constantly come over and waste hours and hours of my life away playing video games in Erik’s apartment style attic/room.
  Oh and I am SOOOOOO there onthe 5th of March!!!!!
  “Ball”....
  Still funny!!!!!!!!!!!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  11:59 AM

  
  

• I have been a semi-silent blogger with a stray comment popping up here and there but have always followed your trip...from day one.  I just had to comment on your trailer.  It was amazing!!!! - just amazing. Wish I could make it to actually meet you in person, but being in DC, well, I am closer than some, but still unable to get up there.  You have had one amazing trip.  Congratulations.

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  02:02 PM

  
  

• what time is the pah-tey?

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  03:33 PM

  
  

• of course, the trailer is AMAZING. I’ll have to see if i can make it.

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  04:21 PM

  
  

• DTELLA - Time is still TBA...all depend what time Erik gets back...but i think around 8/9ish....

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  05:22 PM

  
  

• Superbowl, schmuperbowl… I’m coming to the REAL party this year!!

  RSVP: 2 (me and my left boobie)

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  05:23 PM

  
  

• RSVP: 1 more. Already RSVP’d for 2 above, and bring another NYC friend along!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  06:42 PM

  
  

• RSVP: wow-weee...the trailer rocks. count me in!! 16 months and i never got to meet up w/you..boohoo:( i’ll be there for day 503! can’t wait to see you:)

  markyt: hang onto your camera this time around.

  (i’m jealous)

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  08:30 PM

  
  

• erik....
  i only met u once...in capetown (with the rutgers trip)...but find you gutsy, lucky, phenomenal, extraordinary, courageous ....and soooo much more!  you truly lived out my lifelong dream to travel the world!  im soooo gealous of u. i am going to try my best to make it to that welcome home party.....just because i think u deserve a bowing-down to!...lol.....ok maybe just a round of shots.... congrats on your returning home from a loooooooooooong journey....but im sure youll be out there again sooon...(cuz once you get the itch for traveling....u never get rid of it

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  09:33 PM

  
  

• DENISE - steph is coming so might as well contact her too!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  09:55 PM

  
  

• ELAINE - don’t worry i have a belt leash now!

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  09:56 PM

  
  

• RSVP: I’m ‘dere…
  will our dancin’ shoes take us ‘round the world and ay ay ay ay…

  Posted by  on  02/10  at  10:10 PM

  
  

• 503 w/bells on...+1

  lookin’ forward to seein you!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  06:40 AM

  
  

• GINA P. +1:  HOLY COW!!!  I got goose bumps all over from watching your trailer!  B.R.E.A.T.H.T.A.K.I.N.G.!!!  You are one man beyond talent.  I just gotta be there to welcome you back.

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  09:23 AM

  
  

• Erik,

  As a long-time observer of your professional video creations, I thought nothing could ever top your work on— eMath, Grade 7--Module 5, Part 3:  “I’m a Drunk Texas Teen with Diabetes, but I Love Jesus, W. and Algebra”, but by golly you’ve done it with the 503 trailer.  Sorry to say I’ll be on a mini-teeny-weenie trip (compared to yours) of my own that weekend, so I’ll have to catch you at an “after-party” around NYC.  Feel free to share ALL your feces fotos with matto, as I hear he has a robust collection.  Continued good health on the homestretch and I’m really, really going to miss those postcards!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  11:05 AM

  
  

• YAY, I’ll be there!!! the trailer is so fantastic!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  11:07 AM

  
  

• Yep, Trailer is swell. Will raise a toast from here in India.

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  12:27 PM

  
  

• word!!  welcome back!  i might be in boston but i will try and make it back for sure!!
  safe travels!!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  02:42 PM

  
  

• Trailer is fabulous! Love It! (althought it makes me JEALOUS!!!)

  Would love to be in NY but can’t..Not much of a drinker but will make a very special exception and raise a toast from Toronto on day 503!
  

  Posted by Kisha  on  02/11  at  06:12 PM

  
  

• The moment I’ve been waiting for! God Bless the Trinidads--sure made coming to work worth while. hm.  Headcout: three for now.

  Trailer rating:  Total Niceness

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  06:14 PM

  
  

• Welcome back Erik after 503 days.
  Yes, me and Tita Astrid will drop by.
  Want to hear more about that smokin’ V! What ya gonna do with your blog journal? Compile it and write a book. I’ll buy one for my summer reading (in Atlantic city).Whew! include lots of digital pics.
  Hot stuff too? I should start practicing that “welcome back KotteR” song. Nothing exciting going on except the propose changes in social security. Tax lien certificate is the way to go financially. Fund it for your self-directed IRA. Okay come back healthy and wealthy!

  Posted by Tito Tommy  on  02/11  at  06:28 PM

  
  

• Welcome back Erik after 503 days.
  Yes, me and Tita Astrid will drop by.
  Want to hear more about that smokin’ V! What ya gonna do with your blog journal? Compile it and write a book. I’ll buy one for my summer reading (in Atlantic city).Whew! include lots of digital pics.
  Hot stuff too? I should start practicing that “welcome back KotteR” song. Nothing exciting going on except the propose changes in social security. Tax lien certificate is the way to go financially. Fund it for your self-directed IRA. Okay come back healthy and wealthy!

  Posted by Tito Tommy  on  02/11  at  06:28 PM

  
  

• I can’t believe it’s over!!! it seems like just yesterday when you moe and i had some spanish tapas and sangria and talked about your trip.  Maybe you’ve forgotten who I am after all that time!! Kick ass invitation. So great that you followed your dreams.  I live 2 minutes away from Slainte now (no more Hoboken!)....so when you pass out we can throw u on my couch!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  08:10 PM

  
  

• AMMMMMMMMMMMAZING trailer, breath taking. Made me sit straight in my chair and pay attention to the screen.  Waited forever for it to down load, but TOTALLY worth it. 
  Advance welcome back home on 503. Totally bummed that I won’t be there for you partay =(.  Take lots of pics.

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  08:25 PM

  
  

• Erik, You are SOOO Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

  If I were home in DC, I would definatly come up to NYC. You are my idol and I would love to meet the infamous Mr. Trinadad in person.

  Congrats on making it 16 months and welcome home on Day 503!!!!

  Posted by HeatherB  on  02/11  at  08:39 PM

  
  

• THS alumni:  Wow, Mrs. O just told me she’s coming by! 

  HELLO TO ALL YOU NEW SBRS BREAKING THE SILENCE!

  Posted by  on  02/11  at  10:50 PM

  
  

• I’ve been showing everyone that trailer, I don’t care if they saw it already, I just like watching it - totally amazing and totally jealous.  Definiately there, don’t know how many yet.  Sad that the blog will be over, glad that you’re coming home.

  Posted by  on  02/12  at  06:29 AM

  
  

• Ditto on what sis said—I’ll definitely be there. Woo!

  Posted by  on  02/12  at  12:11 PM

  
  

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