Archived 2001 Tour Comment Page

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Catherine, what's you email address? Joe. Joe Amato - Joe.Amato@worldnet.att.net Everywhere - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 15:12:09 (EST) Uncle Joe, you spend two days at Pinehurst and you didn't play a round; or did you just not mention it? Alec - LA - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 05:03:17 (EST) Well Joe I can't say that I've ever gone spinning the way you did. I'd much rather get out onto the open road for a few hours, however in the off-season (due to the weather) I am forced to clamp my bike into a resistive trainer while watching Tour de France tapes. There's nothing quite like peddaling your ass off for 60+ minutes and not getting anywhere.:-) Gene - grpazeppetellos@aol.com Grants Pass, OR - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 23:01:47 (EST) Sorry to put you through the torture of a spinning class but it only came after you bragged about your level of fitness (and, yes, you do look great!) and told me that you thought spinning might be too easy. Ha! Guess not... and sorry to hear that you will not be joining the cult. It was great to see you, hear your stories, and witness the affects of two of your hangovers. Geez, you better get that tolerance up and keep a bottle of advil handy for BEFORE you hit the sack. (this advice comes from a fine-tuned college partier, folks.) Hope the rest of your journey brings you more great food, great company, and makes many more memories. Three more turns on your bike and we're climbing that mountain... Melanie - melamato@hotmail.com Philadelphia - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 10:53:22 (EST) Joe, it was wonderful having you at our home for a couple of days. I was impressed that you made it to Merissa's early morning lacrosse game after a night of partying with the family. Thanks for the NY shirts and baseball caps (and the Heinekens that were left in the fridge). We look forward to reading your future entries on this site. Annette - Ellicott City, MD - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 12:59:28 (EST) Hey Joe, are you in New York? We are awaiting your thoughts and observations. Have you met with Rudy yet? Annette - Ellicott City - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 10:44:23 (EDT) Ya Joe. What gives? If you're in Syracuse, you should have plenty of time to be on the computer. The latest doppler image I saw indicated typical Syracuse weather. Oh ya, by the way, can you Fedex me some bread from Columbus Bakery and some homemade sweet sausage and a few Italian Pastries from one of those places on the Nort side? Oh baby, it's been awhile.:-) Gene - grpazeppetellos@aol.com Grants Pass, OR - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 14:55:41 (EDT) AMATO ! You have got be more diligent with your web site. No updates since September 15th does not reflect good web content managment. You may end up relinquishing your number 7 position on the "Top 10 Most Popular Web Sites Chart" to somebody like Britney Spears or Pamale Lee Anderson. Don't forget to look up your "Pal-Joey" when you get to NYC. Ciao, Paolo Paul Ficarro - pficarro@msn.com Columbus, Ohio - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 13:01:10 (EDT) A bomb with a six day explosion... fallout arriving only after a mushroom cloud covers the stock market's opening. The evil, the brilliance, the show, the horror, the religions, the politics, the rhetoric, the posturing, ...and the lack of an enemy. I sure hope our patience is strong. I sure hope this crime scene is handled with care. 15 pictures scanned, 7 pages created and updated, 5 years of college, 15 years in the business .....brings me to 4 hours of secretarial work. Your web site is now up to date. Drive safe and remember: For every 100 shares sold, PLEASE find 100 to buy. Joey Amato (Webmaster) - webmaster@amatoweb.org Left of Somewhere & Right About Nowhere - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 02:09:55 (EDT) You actually drove right through Minnesota without a mention of either WWF or big man Jesse.....thought for sure he would have been on your agenda!! Are midwesterns really different from East or West Coast people?? Glad to see you're on the ground instead of the air....Bobbi Bobbi - bobbiamato@home.com Philly Burbs - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 18:42:10 (EDT) A beautiful, sunny Fall day. A challenging 18 holes of golf to enjoy. The companionship of a long-time friend. Then the surrealism, shock and horror of this Day of Infamy, version 2001. Travel on Joe, we hope to see you again on a happier day. Ciao, Paul & Mia Paul Ficarro - pficarro@msn.com Columbus, Ohio - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 10:33:02 (EDT) Hope your travels yesterday were safe and that you were able to take a moment to reflect upon the events of the day. I look forward to reading your accounts of the events and how they were received in Chicago (?). You may want to give up looking for Chandra and concentrate your search efforts on Bin Loden. Thoughts and prayers go out to all. Melanie - Philadelphia - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 09:04:40 (EDT) Hey, Joe. Experiences to recall when you are "old and gray". I especially appreciated your chance meeting with a herd of buffalo. Just think what those herds were like thundering over the plains before they were decimated for their skins. I have been to SunValley (2x) and to Jackson Hole for skiing, but would love to see it in the summer. Heard that you would be missing Italian days, but that Bobbi will be there. I am at Annette's for my 6 month checkup tomorrow at the Joint Center. Am feeling great and am 18 lbs. lighter than I was after my surgery. I will be going back to Syracuse tomorrow. Expect to see you soon and will continue to track your adventures on the web. P.S. When I was accessing your site, I inadverently types .com instead of .org. Up came another Amato web site. I could not figure out why I did not know the people in the photo album.Another family entirely. You might want to check it out. They are looking for other Amatos. Til later, maz MaryAnn Z. - mazepp@juno.com Baltimore - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:01:36 (EDT) Hey, Joe. Experiences to recall when you are "old and gray". I especially appreciated your chance meeting with a herd of buffalo. Just think what those herds were like thundering over the plains before they were decimated for their skins. I have been to SunValley (2x) and to Jackson Hole for skiing, but would love to see it in the summer. Heard that you would be missing Italian days, but that Bobbi will be there. I am at Annette's for my 6 month checkup tomorrow at the Joint Center. Am feeling great and am 18 lbs. lighter than I was after my surgery. I will be going back to Syracuse tomorrow. Expect to see you soon and will continue to track your adventures on the web. P.S. When I was accessing your site, I inadverently types .com instead of .org. Up came another Amato web site. I could not figure out why I did not know the people in the photo album.Another family entirely. You might want to check it out. They are looking for other Amatos. Til later, maz MaryAnn Z. - mazepp@juno.com Baltimore - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 20:59:01 (EDT) Hey Joe, with such forgettable places as Cody and LaCrosse listed on your travel map, why the lack of respect for Grants Pass and Bend, OR? The map makes it look like you went directly from Mt. Shasta to Idaho. Talk about being left out in the cold...man o man!:-) Gene - grpazeppetellos@aol.com Grants Pass, OR - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:36:36 (EDT) Having been recently exposed to Joe's web site, I decided to do some investigative journalism and seek out the real truth behind this man and his odyssey. It didn't take long to ferret out the actual story behind Mr. Joe Amato and his supposed "odyssey". The true essence of this man can be found on his official, commercial web-site at "www.pal-joey.com". Once you visit this site, the true identity and vocation of Mr. Joe Amato is revealed. Thus, this romantic trip through the heartland of America turns out to be just a front for its true purpose - an extended "gig" from one shady road-house joint to another.. I understand he will be performing soon at Casa Figaro in beautiful, downtown Columbus. Paul Ficarro - pficarro@msn.com Columbus, Ohio - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:30:15 (EDT) It's true ! Hell has frozen over, the Red Sox win the Series and Joe has resigned his commission as Chairman Emeritus of the Luddite Society and embraced technology - a WEB SITE! The perfect match - technology that can capture Joe's verbosity and make it available to the world - in real time! Mia and I are looking forward to seeing our happy wanderer at our humble abode here in "Buckeyeland". But I don't accept the "Steinbeck/Travels With Charley" analogy - more likely "Kerouac/On The Road". Paul Ficarro - pficarro@msn.com Columbus, Ohio - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 09:50:29 (EDT) Joe, What a terrific travel log. As you weave eastward, may you experience friendly people, beautiful sites, great weather and good drivers. Anita Anita Aboulafia - AnitaYoga@aol.com Brooklyn, NY - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 15:16:55 (EDT) I think Oprah still has a place in Jackson Hole....If you don't have reservations confirmed there, let me know and I'll send you her phone number! I think they also have a bridge for sale somewhere around there!!! Glad to hear you've been having good golfing weather - keeps the spirits focused!! Love, Bobbi Bobbi - bobbiamato@home.com Philly - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 21:30:07 (EDT) Better yet... Follow the yellow brick road! We're looking forward to your arrival on the east coast. You can stop by the nation's capitol---where everyone is looking for brains, hearts, courage (and, of course, Chandra). Drive carefully and stay away from the poppies! Annette - Ellicott City - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 10:58:06 (EDT) Remember..."follow the money". Alec - LA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 09:24:11 (EDT) Uncle Joe- Neat site! The interesting facts included in your comments are great to read. I'm excited to be a future stop along your journey. Chapel Thrill is waiting for you! Kara Eide - Chapel Hill - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 21:21:43 (EDT) Hello, cousin Joseph...it's Philip. This is a great idea! I'll be checking in to note your progress. Are you headed anywhere in particular? Any lifetime must-sees? I visited Dallas on the 3oth anniversary of the asassination. It looked just like the movie hahaha! Something I had always wanted to do. Take care and drive safe(ly). Remember..."Every step you take we'll be watching you!" (Hello to everyone else out there. Will there ever be a 'cousins' reunion?) PAZ Philip Zeppetello - pazep@a-znet.com Vernon, NY - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 17:41:47 (EDT) Well, Uncle Joe, you certainly are an eloquent writer! It seems like you are living the life... golfing and margaritas, is there a more perfect combination!?! Can't wait to read your updates... hopefully I can continue to decode your extensive vocabulary! Drive safely. Melanie - melamato@hotmail.com Philadelphia - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:00:03 (EDT) Joe, we had a great time Wednesday night. There's nothing like fajitas and margaritas with family you haven't seen in awhile. Also, sleeping-in until well after 9:00 AM is customary in these here parts when a person is on tour (plenty of fresh air and solitude to sleep by). You looked well-rested when you were heading out. :-) Gene - grpazeppetellos@aol.com Grants Pass, OR - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 10:44:06 (EDT) Uncle Joe, try to limit your exposure to those "local stations"...that's what the CD player is for. Alec - LA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 09:18:11 (EDT) Gee Joe, I'm impressed. First an e-mail account, and now your own web site. This from a man who's kept the legal pad business solvent over the years. Did you bring a digital camera and a laptop with you? Will you be on some kind of reality TV show? Sorry to hear that you can't make it to Colorado this time. BTW, if you're cutting through New Mexico on I-40 and don't take a 60 mile side trip to Santa Fe, Ansel will spin in is grave. He took a lot of pictures there. No burning bushes, however. Ciao John Toscano - JohnJT1@aol.com Colorado Springs - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 18:15:00 (EDT) Hey, Joe, What a great start to an awesome adventure. Best of luck along the way. I'll keep checking in to see where you are. My very besy wishes go with you. m.a. MAZ - mazepp@juno.com Syracuse - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 22:45:41 (EDT) Bobbi, why do you think there is no itinerary? Do you think he wants us showing up at one of his stops??? Great web site, Joey. You always make your old man look technologically advanced. Annette Amato - amato@amatolegalsearch.com Ellicott City, MD - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 20:22:46 (EDT) Joe, I'm checking your site out from London. I hope each day is an incredible adventure for you! Enjoy each moment! Kathy Kathy - topnote@warwick.net New York - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 16:34:33 (EDT) Every great journey starts with a single fill-up. Can't wait to check in on this site. Great idea, very slick, hope you guys can keep it up. Get your motor running, head out on the highway... I'm envious! Alec - skipdelrey@earthlink.net "the anchor leg" - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 10:05:42 (EDT) Joe.... Where's your itinerary?? Thought we'd see an outline of your proposed trip so we could vicariously follow along with you!! - or maybe decide to join you at a specific location!! Glad to see you're fulfilling another one of your dreams!! Have a safe and fun trip. Love, your big sis, Bobbi. Bobbi - bobbiamato@home.com Amato - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 15:01:43 (EDT) I cant wait to get my daily dose of Joe's Journey . I wish you luck, lot's of fun and hope to see some really good pix as the journey unfolds . Vito Zoot man Zoic man and now Fisherman Vito - vito@bialla.com Tiburon - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 13:35:28 (EDT)