Messages of support
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Oh my Annelie and Amy I am missing you both. You make me laugh, we used to cry, and just cant wait to ride again with you. I watched the Journey of Hope video and then I put on the USA breast Cancer ride of Amazon Heart 2005 in California..... You have been on the 2009 versiions USA, Australia) what great ladies, friends, fellow survivors I have been blessed to meet and ride with. God bless our Rides and Harley Davidsons all over the world! xoxoxo Diane
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A great big thank you to all our wonderful family and friends from all over the world for your fabulous messages of support. You gave us the strength to tackle each day in the saddle! Will keep you posted… already planning our next Harley adventure ...
Love
Annelie
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Love you!
Just keeps bringing tears to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing what you can, when you can… it’s yet another blessing!
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Hi Annelie
Julle ondervinding klink wonderlik - uitputtend maar wonderlik. julle goeie werk raak die lewens van soveel mense. Geniet die droe hitte en kom dan hier kuier en geniet die KZN hitte!!!!!!!
Liefde
Charlotte
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My Darlings, Amy and Annelie, I hope this ride is as exciting, exhilarating and eventful as our Amazon Heart adventure. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed meeting both of you. Your joy and sense of fun was infectuous. Bless you both for all of the positive things you are doing for cancer survivors. I truly hope that me meet up again someday, I know I have a little part of each of you with me always. Enjoy the ride!
Hugs,
Donna B.
Ventura
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Hi Annalie & Amy, hope your ride is going well & the weather is kind! It’s exactly 30 years since I first backpacked around South Africa - can’t wait to visit again! Cheers, Kerrie
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Liked the photo - hope there are lots more to come - sounds brilliant. Its very important to spread hope of living cos when you get the diagnosis it can seem like the whole world has stopped and that it doesn’t matter - because you won’t be there to share it with your lovely family and friends. I know I am very lucky to have had each day in the past 9 years and after the USA ride want to make sure i really think about three things - what I can do to support others, have some me time and not feel guilty, but most of all have some quality time with my family and friends. Love to you all. Julie X
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Liefies well Hello there! I hope you are having fun Annelie and Amy!
My butt is freezing in NYC while yours must be nice and toasty on those Harleys! I’ll be watching you :o)Lots of love and kisses from Brooklyn! LV
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Wondervrou het ook ander betekenis gekry -soos in wonderlik dat jy steeds als geniet. ‘trots op jou, en dankbaar vir jou energie. Geniet ‘n pret dag. Kom jy op jou H kuier as jy terug is?!
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Amy and Annelie
Enjoy this journey of hope ride to the last km!
Wishing you a safe journey,All you warriors are in my prayers!love you guys,Beatty and Erno
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Hey Liefste Nig,
Dis SOOOOOO lekker om jou gedgates te lees en saam so baie klein birtjies saam te kan ervaar wat jy so leifdevol met altwee hande gryp.
Sit voor my Birthday pressie en heerlik tik in reply terwyl die “calling to pray” op die mosques se minarettes buite speel
- My Manleifste het nou ‘n lekker proxy vir my gekry wat my bietie meer internet vryheid gee. YAY! Sal nou baie meer (vir tyd en wyl) jou adventures en vra en gedagtes kan volg.Lyk asof die Journey of Hope all hoe meer aandag kry! Nes soos wat dit moet.
Lekker opsaal & vroom.Groot druk,
Lief jou Inspireerende Ysterperd Adventure Girl!
Mundy xx
p.s. Vandag is H & my s 8th !! Wow!!! Is totaal en al grateful vir wat hy alles in my lewe beteken en die hope liefde wat hy daaglike my mee sprankle - soos faerie dust! ;D
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Hey Annelie & Amy:
Thinking about you wonderful ladies and your dedication to raising awareness about Breast Cancer, and your love of riding your Harleys! Hope you are having a wonderful time—missing you. Ride safe and spread Hope.Linda S. from South San Francisco, California
AHTUS2009
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Haai Annelie, ek is so trots op julle wat so van die een ding na die volgende kan oorgaan en steeds die entoesiasme behou! Ek kyk nog elke dag op jou blog (ek sukkel nog om te onthou van Facebook!) Sterkte vir die rit! Hoop dis net so lekker soos in Amerika!
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Hi Annelie,
We cannot believe your stamina and determintion Annelie. Jools would have loved to make it down to Cape Town from Namibiato see you all off, but alas it could not happen - she is now back here in a rather chilly UK.
Must have been great to arrive back in sunny SA and catch up with the family before your next moese trek!Love,
John & Jools
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Hi Amz & Annelie,
Sterkte vir julle, ek weet julle is moeg, maar ek weet ook julle is sterk boeremeisies wat kan.
Mag die Here SY hand oor hulle hou - julle veilig hou en julle die krag gee vir elke oomblik van die tog.
Lovies
Norma
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Hey Annie & Amy,
Dis flippin awesome dat julle girls die pad so slan (all of them roads & all of them saddles - Radio station ones too, etc) and inspire, inpire & inspire, & fight complacency!
Woohoo, more women of the world should take up their power & move with it, flow with it & live a life as inspiringly!
Thanks vir die drome Bokkies!xAmandax
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I’ve been thinking of you and Amy all day. Here I thought my day was miserable because of the bloody cold and snow. Getting stuck is no fun but I’m sure both of you will look back one day and laugh. I’m wishing you a great ride and wish I was one of the sisters joining you. Ride hard, be safe and spread tons of hope. Love from Minnesota, Jacqui
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Amy & Annelie ons is trots op Julle om ons Suid-
Afrikaanse naam hoog te hou daar in die buiteland. Sien Julle die naweek in Kaapstad.
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Lets go to San Francisco, where the flowers grow so very high. Great to hear you love it, we must go back. You girls gone done well. Sure wish I could have got onto some of that fleet.
Love to you all, Paul
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Hello annelie…
hope the bike trip went well… good luck for the one in CT!
Rachel
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WOW mom sounds Like you are having the time of your life. USA sounds awesome. Enjoy. Missing you so much! can’t wait to see you.
xx
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Well done Annelie and Amy!
A brilliant achievement....yet again!
Love,
John & Jools
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Hi Gals!!!!
Well done what a fantastic achievement!!!
I second message 115. It has to be the UK next!!! Will have to bring your rain gear!! And possibly snow gear to!! Ha ha
Hope to see you soon love you lots
b
x
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Hi People
How are you doing?
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I Amy, great to see You enjoyed Your Journey. See forward to see You and listen to all you experices the have made through.
Lovies,
Marina
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Enjoy your ending ride on the Golden Gate bridge into San Fransisco! You will feel it and understand why 4 years ago Olade and I said yes bring this to South Africa!!!! Thinking of you both enjoying that California dreaming.... See you soon back in SA. big hugs to all of you Amazon women. Lets keep the love on M&Ms;creative hearts. Journey love, Diane
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Post some photies of you & your Harleys!!
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Hi to the Harley angels from Jan in NZ. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Well done xx
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Nearly there girls!
Hope you are not too saddle sore.Love,
John & Jools
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Hey Amy and Annelie - you are an awesome duo, with courage and tenacity! Have been following your ride and really touched by the wonderful vibe. All the best for the rest, enjoy the amazing country America, and make those bikes rumble ... Looking forward to seeing your photies when you’re back, lots of love and hugs, Aileen
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Liewe Annelie. dit lyk alles absoluut awesome. Kan nie wag om fotos meeste dae te sien. Jy is in my hart en gebede. Liefde Charlotte
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Hey mother!!! I’m so proud of you!! I hope you are having a great time and doing good to help people with breast cancer. I love you very much Ma, and I am missing you. Can’t wait to see you again. Ride safely, have fun, and enjoy that amazing country that is America!
Lots of love from your little boy!
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Annelie Saker you are amazing! Well done to you girls for the awareness and education of what is out there. Reading the information makes me realise how important the it is to show up in life, and how brave you all are. Well done to all you girls!
Love & Light
Rene
Magoebaskloof - South Africa
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Hey girl!
Hope things are going soooo well for you on your USA ride. Thinking of you and sending huge love,
Tara
xx
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Dear Annie and the “Go-Go Girls”,
Thanks for allowing us to share the fun with you guys. Is it called “vicarious pleasure”? Hope you “souf efricans” can teach them a thing, or two. Keep the flag flying,
Love from Welverdiend.
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We both have naughty Fat Bob’s, yours burns you leg, mine chews my trouser’s, hides my socks and whines when I go to work. Carry on California Dreamin girls. Love Paul
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To Annelie and Amy - wow, well done girls! Enjoy the journey, ride safe. See you on the 16th October, looking forward to riding with you from the Cape to Gauteng! Love and best wishes to you both, Chrissy xx
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Hi U 2 brave girls. Be save and enjoy. God bless.Norma
Some info for you to enjoy........Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica - where do they go?
Wonder no more!!!
It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life.
The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintaining a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.
If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried.
The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:“Freeze a jolly good fellow.”
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Dearest Annelie,
The ride sounds SO amazing. Sending prayers for a vaccine!!
Do the JoH!
Ali
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Hallo Annelie
Vandag lyk dit vir my baie ver op die kaart, ek hoop dis wonderlik mooi. Die hele trip lyk fantasties! Ons wil net nog foto’s sien. Ek dink baie aan jou! Hoop dit bly so lekker.
Lief
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Hi Amy & Annelie
Again, another amazing adventure!
Making us all so proud! Enjoy every minute of the ride and remember to put film in your photographic minds so you can share these adventures for generations to come.All our love Craig, Kim and your girls
Angola
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Amy & Annelie
Alles klink so ongelooflik wonderlik!! Ek volg jul “doings” elke dag. Enjoy every second!! This is really an experience to remember!!!
Liefde
Elsje
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Oh girls, I do envy you! Just remember, even if up ahead in the distance you see a shimmering light, do not stop for the night. Do not be tempted by the lots and lots of pretty boys or the pink Champagne on ice. If Don Henley and his buds were right, you can check in any time you like, but you can never leave. So hey, straight ahead on that desert highway, cool wind in your hair… Love the photies on FB Annie, keep ‘em comin..
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Hi Annelie & Amy,
Riding along Ventura Highway...seems like a dream!
Keep it going girls....what about the UK when you have finished - Lands End to John O’Groats?.....
It does not quite have the same ring to it does it.
Love,
John & Jools
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Dearest, biker babes.
I read about all your adventures and experiences, and I feel like I need some of that! Were can I get me some of that!
We are following each entry you make with absolute intrigue and pride.
Ma, jy rock!Ian & Julia en Isabella baba beertjie.
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Hi Moeks and Annie
Hope your ride is going as fantastically good as you had hoped it would!!!
I am so very proud of what you are doing and achieving!! Soak in every second.
Hope to see your photies soon.
As for me I have 36 six year olds coming for an army party in a few hours and I still have a tank cake to make!! Will let your fru love tell you all about it!!
love to both of you!
b
x
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Hi Annelie and Amy
So glad you are on your way and having a ball, enjoy every precious moment of this very special
trip.I’ll be praying for safe travelling and magic moments all the way.May this journey also
be a journey of the heart where you make new friends under different circumstances every day
and where you really connect on more than one level with fellow bikers. I am so proud of you
for living your dream and the dreams of those
that can’t join you. Go for it girls!
Love Karin
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As the sun goes down on the Santa Monica Boulevard
Lets’s go girls. Sheryl and Shania, should be pumping out of the sound systems of those couches.Be fast, be safe and continue to be incredible girls. Love Paul
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My darling Annelie and Amy, Hope you both have a wonderful and safe Amazon Heart Ride in California. Luv you both sistas. Rob
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Darling Annelie and Amy -have an Amazing trip and say hi to my fellow Americans and the ladies. Especially Stacy, Megan, Tia and Meredith. Wishing you a fabulous and safe trip. See you on the Journey of Hope leaving Cape Town Oct. 17th. Journey love, Diane
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so het D-dag toe aangebreek - ek vertrou helder soos die RSA lug vanoggend. Geniet die eerste dag, moenie vir die ander girls wegry nie!
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Hi Annelie, ek bewonder jou moed en deursettingsvermoe. Sterkte verder. Chris
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Wow! Now I understand Annelie - hope you are all ok and having a blast over there!
Best wishes,
Pipa, David, Declan & Jake
13 Hillel
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Hi Annelie, it’s been a very long time. Yoh! I had a look at your site and I’m blown away by what you are doing....I can imagine you with your magic smile and big heart cruising the west coast on your harley- that is class:-) “ventura highway in the sunshine” I’m with you, would love to see you when you are back and I’m in Jozi. I’m with you-Sending you love and peace- Chrisbaba;-) xxx
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Dear Annie & Amy!
Have a blast, and enjoy every minute of it! Show those American girls where you’re coming from!
You make us so proud. Full throttle now!
Big Huggs
Tertius
ps and have a HUGE American hotdog for me!
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Hi Annelie
Alles wat mooi is jou brawe vrou.
Baie liefde
Francie
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Haai daar Annelie en Amy, julle is die beste - dat julle so veel moet en persoonlike krag om die reis te handhaf - mooi so! Stuur asb groete aan al die Amazon girls daar. Hopelike en miskien kan ek volgende jaar dit ook kan doen. Baie liefde and drukkies vir jul al twee, Aileen.
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Annelie en Vrinne, seën vir die begin van die grootste pret nog -ek wag vir baie foto’s, die ongesensordes ook!! Lovvies en baie sterkte. ek glo die pret oorheers die moeite.
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Dear Annie,
You are in our thoughts as are all the brave Amazons who are accompaning you - with all your enegy I am sure you do not need a “kick-start”. Keep up the good work and I am sure that you are riding into a much brighter future.
Love from Welverdiend,
& Marian
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Hi gorgeous,
Believe you’re quite the globe trotter these days… and that on a Harley! I’m jealous, please take Lanie and I with!
Just did Lanie’s nails, so we’re “skinnering” about you…
Amazing stuff, enjoy! We’ll check the website.
Lanie says: Wens ek was daar…
Have a ball, you’re amazing!
Lots of love
A&M;
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LIEWE ANN
DIT IS SO INSPIREREND OM JOU STORIE TE LEES. EK WENS DAT DAAR IETS WAS WAT EK KON DOEN. SNAAKS HOE KLA SIEK ONS IS VIR KLEIN DINGE - EN JY KYK VOORT. EK IS BEVOREG OM JOU TE KEN. RY MOOI EN AL MY POSITIEWE ENERGIE EN GEBEDE IS MET JOU. LIEF VIR JOU MAATJIE
CHARLOTTE
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Hey julle 2 Teervreters
Geniet L.A! Kyk verby die plastic boobs en Barbie Doll gesiggies en drink baie Napa Valley wyn. As die wynglas begin skud terwyl julle die 1e glas drink, is dit moontlik ‘n aardbewing. Gaan staan dan in die deurkosyn. As die wynglas skud op glas nommer 5 is julle moontlik dronk. Leun dan teen die deurkosyn.
Ry mooi. Love julle!
Zelda
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..."Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”.
Or perhaps on your helmets!Have a great ride girls.
Love,
John & Jools
Knaresborough
UK
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Annelie, despite the fact that you wanted to take so much stuff that my trailer would have been too small, it all fitted in the end. Thanks Amy. Get in some snoozage. Enjoy L.A. and let me know why all the songs are about San Francisco. You girls enjoy the land of the dollar bill.
Love, Paul
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Hello gorgeous gals, well done to have achieved your goal of participating in the last Harley ride. I will be following all the blogs on a daily basis, and thinking of you all heaps.
I wore my Harley jacket to work to-day as it’s cold and wet, and a patient asked me, if I ride Harleys. Didn’t tell him the whole story, but we had a good discussion re motor-bikes.
Any-way on your harleys, ride safe, enjoy. Love and hugs Jan xx
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Hi Annelie and Amy
You two ladies are so awesome !! I wish you all the best for your trip in USA - I will be following you closely on your website! Annelie, thank you also for the wonderful talk you gave on Radio 702 and your positiveness around JoH. I am so amazed how you have such a strong spirit to rise above everything. I also heard you bought a Dyna - wow! you were born to ride girl! Amy, you are so special and will soon be greeting you as one of my fellow “Fat Boy” riders. Look forward to us being able to ride soon.
Lots of lvoe and hugs,
Aileen
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Hi Amys & Annelie, I hope you two have an awesome trip!!! Amys I have advice about riding on the wrong side of the road - have a stiff Uncle Jack each morning before you leave! I’m sure it’ll work for you! On a serious note - take care & ride safe!! - and watch out for those planes flying a bit close to skyscrapers! if you see any - just tuck & roll! Lovies Erzsi xxxx
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Ek hoop julle het darem nou bietjie publisiteit gereël? Wanneer ek die volgende Sarie of rooi rose of iets oopmaak wil ek lees van hierdie twee girls van Suid-Afrika wat hierdie ding doen. Gits, as mens in drie kontinente ‘n heuweltjie geklim het is jou foto all over the show. En dis mos nou niks in vergelyking om die nare siekte te wen en die lewe so te vier nie!! Waar is die publisiteitskonsultante as mens hulle nodig het. (Asb net: ek doen nie Huisgenoot nie!) Sterkte en geniet! Ek is so trots op julle!
Lief
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& here you go again! Anneli & Amz - wishing you a safe and blessed journey. I know you will have lots of fun. As always your loving family and friends will be there riding with you in spirit. Enjoy the ride.
All my love
Norma
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You are both so awesome! I am so very proud of you. 2 bearfoot school girls from the mealie fields now going to ride the Californian Coast on Harleys to bring HOPE to others. I send you off with love and pride. Annie and Amy what an amazing team you make! I will keep you in my heart and prayers! Love, Arnie Jansen
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You’ll all soon be California girls and you know what the beach boys said about them! Keep revving up Bear.
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You are making us very proud Mom, you GO!! Make the difference!!
Ian
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Hi Jeanine
Can you please contact me on my e-mail address: , because I do not know how else to contact you? We need to talk.
I believe the only forward will be to create as much publicity as possible. People must become aware of the fact that medical aids leave their clients in the lurch when they need them the most!
Also, please listen to 702/Cape Talk Sunday night at 7-30pm when Kate Turkington will interview me on her show “Believe it or Not”. PLEASE phone in to the show to discuss the Lapatinib issue.Waiting to hear from you.
Keep your spirits high. We WILL beat this disease.
Much love
Annelie
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Hi. I read your article regarding the No money to pay for Lapatinib and would like to contact you to discuss this issue. I am 34 years old and have had cancer for 10 years now. I’ve reaced the end of the line and have used all the chemotherapies which is available and which Discovery will pay for. I’ve also had Herceptin. I found out about 2 wks ago that I’ve another 5 tumors. According to the oncologist the only chemo that will save my life is Lapatinib. But like you already now, its expensive and Discovery is not paying. Is there a way we can force take on the medical aid schemes to stop playing with other people’s life. Unfortunately I’n not as lucky as you, and can’t afford to buy the drug. My only hope is to try and do somthing and make a noise so medical aids will start to listen. Please can you contact me and let me know what progress you have made. I would really appreciate it, my life depends on it. I have fought so much and can’t just give up now because the medical aid don’t want to play along.Thanks
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Hi Ali, really looking forward to
meeting the Durban Harley HOG girls on 17 October! We’re going to have a blast. Nothing beats growing old disgracefully. And I fully intend to
grow old. Disgracefully.
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Dear Annelie,
You did it! Well done for putting “out there” your concern about the cost and availability of treatment.
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Annelie, I am so delighted for you! And so pleased that you have agreed to be with us on 17th October, I don’t know how you fit so much into your life. I can’t wait to read your updates, and I want to see as many of the shoes as you can fit into the car when you come down to “Shloti”. You’re in my heart!
Alison
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Hi Annelie, Cool news to see see that you & Amy are off to enjoy another Harley adventure. This time in the USA! Go girls!
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It’s really good idea that I was searching for. Thanks for sharing
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I met Annelie when we were both 14 and 15 years old. We went to school in the same bus. Both full of life’s expectancies. After school, we went our separate ways. Got married, had children, both with hectic careers. Then fate brought us back together again after 30 years. Both of us struck by the dreaded BEAST. We made contact after I heard about Journey of Hope, and got Annelie’s immediate attention. “Yes baby, count me in “she said, I WILL learn how to ride bike and go with you! The rest is history. Five long hard years many tears and many joys later we, have done two wonderful, unforgettable biking experiences together. Annelie is extremely humorous; she often makes me fold double with laughter, but believe me, she is side by side with me, to wipe a tear or share a fear. I treasure her friendship, and together we are already planning our next adventure. Watch this space………… thank you once again for the lovely messages of support and encouragement. Big hugs , Amy
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what a trip ! have a blast our thoughts and best wishes for a fabulous trip. Good for you. Elizabeth and family ... ( Warrior Parent of Harry !)
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Welgedaan! Lief vir julle altwee, Amy and Annelie. Bly nou bietjie by die huis, toe? Ons is nou moeg om onsself so te bekommer.
Liefde
Mamma
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Hi Annelie,
As ek vir jou sê dat ek met opgehoue asem jou boodskap begin lees het, sal jy dit verstaan?
My hart loop oor van dankbaarheid vir jou en joune. Ek het op ‘n keer van iemand gelees wat healing van akute artiritus gekry het - al die siptome het verdwyn, behalwe in haar duim. Die pyn was weg, maar die knopperigheid was nog daar - terwyl al die ander plekke verdwyn het. Vir haar was dit ‘n herhinnering waarvan sy gealing gekry het. Annelie - dit is my intense gebed vir jou, dat daardie kolletjie net ‘n herninnering sal wees van waarvan jy gesonde geword het. Glo dit daar daar baie mense is wat vir jou bid.
My boodskap vir jou is - seize the moment - live life to the fullest. Make every day a golden memory. Jy is ‘n awesome babe en ek salute jou.
wrt to Discovery - apparently it was Gazetted that if you had cancer treatment that did not work the first time, the Med Aid have to pay for the follow-up treatment. Probeer uitvind.
Lovies
Norma
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What an amazing blog this is - you really captured the spirit of our ride.
Thank you again to you and Amy for giving up part of your ride for me - I was so thankful to be able to ride other people’s bikes and not have to spend the rest of the journey in the van after my bike was towed. Bless you both for your compassion and generosity.
I rejoice in your good scan result - it is great news.
Much love, Wendy
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Mumelie!!!!
I am so very proud of you Mumelie. I can’t believe that you are doing such an awesome thing!
I have been keeping up to date with the blog. You guys are so inspirational.
The little Turd and I think about you often and have been sending many positive vibes via the cosmos.
All my love,
Lisa Bokkie xx
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Go! Go! Go!
Annelie - you are such an inspiration and I am so proud to know you! This is just incredible what you are doing - thinking of you every day and loving reading your hilarious updates! So much love
Karen
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Well done to all of you - what an achievement...what a ride!
See you Annelie in Joey’s in 2 weeks.
Where next?
Love to all,
Mad Johnny Cope
xxxx
Knaresborough,UK (and sometimes Stellenbosch,SA)
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Annelie and all the ladies,I do not know how you feel if I have a little trouble concentrating on the words you wrote through the watering eyes… Enjoy your rest and good luck for the good buys.Although I have an idea you are going to do your bests to all join the USA ride! Be blessed in your trips home and enjoy being spoiled and spoiling your folk at home. Baie seën, wens ons kon binnekort kuier!
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Dis dan seker vandag klaar? Ek is sommer hartseer vir julle part! Hoop julle vier fees om dit te vier.
Baie liefde
Sannie
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We made it! Rain , storms, sun shine, we just kept on thundering forward,2249km, just because we CAN! What a RIDE, we loved every moment of it. A journey never to be forgotten. Sharing so many special moments. 42 girls touched by the beast, 42 girls, strong and determined to live life our best life today. Looking forward to our next adventure. Thx for all the support and love. Amy
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Darling Annelie
I have read so many notes to you both – I echo every sentiment. What a bansella to have the Roo’s!! Hope the rain has stopped.
Spoke to Paulie at length yesterday, as Reina had told me he’d been in hospital with his slipped disk. Ian is up here to keep an eye on him and then there’s your lovely little family reunion on your return. Am dying to see all your pic’s and hear first-hand news. Paulie also says this trip is so much more fun than the last as you don’t have the little talks, etc at each destination. If it were me it would be into the pubs and chatting up the locals!
Will call you later next week. Thrilled that you’re having such a ball. Just hope your health is OK?!All Love
Pammie
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Hiya Annelie - I’ve been looking for pics of you on both blogs but you are very good at ducking the cameras ! But you need to be up there so everyone can see what you are doing. It looks amazing! Hope your toes are dry after the floods and that they have been warm enough in the Blue Mountains. Can you send me a phone number to ring you at the end? Wish I could have come along for the ride !!
Go girl!!
Biggest hugs, Isla xxx
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Hey there Super Girls!!!!!
Can’t believe that you are nearing the end of your journey down south - what an experience it must have been! In my dreams I join you on BraveHeart Annelie, riding behind you, clutching on for dear life. Next journey with the pack must surely see you crossing the North American continent, featured spots on Oprah and filling the banners on all news programmes as you spread the message of courage and hope. I salute you all!!!!! Lots of love,
Kristen
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Hey girls, Syd City ain’t far. Pat those faithful Harley horses and give them an extra bail of hay they have done you proud. I know you’re loving every moment and make the most of what is left, but I sure am missing my Bear.
Love Paul
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Hi julle twee gatskoppers! Hoeveel kilometer nog?
Ons maak ons reg vir ‘n “Skyfie-aand” in die ware Sakman-tradisie, kompleet met SaltiCrax en vrugtepons. ( Hoop JULLE salty cracks hou nog op daai harde saals, hehe.) Geniet die feesvierings aan die einde van die Ride asook die long haul huis toe. Sien jou binnekort, liefste An XXX
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Hi There my Two favorite girls,I am so proud of you I can poep myself...Enjoy the last strech and be safe.Ams ons sien jou Maandag!Lots of Love,Beatty
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Finaly got into the web hope you well keep going girl thinking of you every day so brave on that big bike
lots of love Robyn and Debs
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Go awesome girls, GO!!!
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Hi Annelie & Amz,
You girls really leave me breathless, you have so much courage. Julle is twee sterk boeremeisies! Amz ek kan nie glo ek en jy kom uit dieselfde fam nie - ek is so ‘n whimp - ek sal nie eers op ‘n dikwiel in die die reën ry nie! Enjoy! Be safe! Lots of good SA Lovies.
Norma
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Hi Annelie, 42 bikers appearing out of the heat haze must be a sight to behold, no wonder the kangaroos are hopping. Wishing you all the very best in your awe-inspiring endeavour.
Love Helen (knaresborough, England)
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wants to give you God’s phone number. It’s Jeremiah 33:6. Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. Enjoy the ride and each precious moment. Amy you are truly an inspiration!!! Mary Ann xxx
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Hi Annalie, we are all thinking of you as you make your journey, enjoy the ride, you are an incredible example to us all.
All our love from the UK
Tim, Ashley & Victoria
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More than half-way there now! Thinking of you every...step? turn of the wheel? kilometre? ... of the way. The courage! xxxx
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Hi There Annelie and Amy,
Thinking of you girls! You are amazing Annelie. I am so proud of you to do this, especially because you just finished your last round of chemo. Keep going strong! Lot’s of love to both of you, FRIEDA
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Hi Annelie,
Hope your Hog did not shrink with all that rain!
Wish we could all be there with you and Amy and the Roos.
Love,
Mad Johnny Cope
xxxx
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Hi There Our South African Babes!!!You are doing so well,what can we say,it is in the blood.Praying for all of you,Enjoy,Love you both.Erno and Beatty
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Today was totally awesome! I love Australia more and more each day. Seeing 40 ladies snaking along the road on thundering Harley Davidsons is truly breath taking. The groups are so diciplined. The country-side is spectacular. We have seen so many kangaroo’s, what a bonus! I love riding this huge big machine, I am seriously considering doing this full-time! oh-yeah! ! Love you all, keep the messages coming and thank you for all your support. Love from a tired but happy pair of girls. Annie, and Amy
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Hope that outback sun is shining off the koala bear’s toe nails today. You shining Sheilas are sure shooting along that shoreline. Try saying that after after a few tubes of neck oil! Go Babes go.
Love,
Paul
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Hi Annelie Maatjie! Hier is dit nou my dag af en ek kry kans om jou wonderlike en baie snaakse joernaal te lees! Dit klink na ‘n ongelooflike avontuur en ek’s baie bly jy het toe jou helmet weer reg aangesit gekry en van die stroke ontslae geraak!
Soos al die ander kommentaar, haal ek ook my hoed af vir julle moed en deursettingsvermoee! Goeiste, wat ‘n ondervinding!
Enjoy die tweede helfte. Klink darem asof dit nou ophou reen het!!!!
Massas en massas liefde en bewondering en na-asem-snakkery.
Elize
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Hi moeks
You are doing a wonderful thing in oz! I am so proud of you and love you so much!
Keep up the good work! Continue to believe in yourself! You are a mighty mighty woman!
Keep dazzling!
B x
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Hey Annelie! Just been reading year awesome journal. You and the other ladies are so inspirational. Ride well. Allmy love, tara xx
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Hi Annelie,
Hope the ride is going well...only that husband of yours could come up with a line about deaf kangaroos and loose bowels!
Keep on truckin’ girls!
Love,
Mad Johnny Cope
xxx
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Flippen hel, liefste An, ek glo jy het al webbe tussen die tone gegroei?! As daai skaam Ozzie son sy kop begin uitsteek, gaan jy dink jou Rocker C het vlerke gekry. Jy gaan vreesloos wees op die ding. Praat van ‘n vuurdoop! (Min vuur en baie doop, hehe) Wat ‘n amazing avontuur. Ek kannie wag om al die stories eerstehands te hoor nie. Rock on, baby.
Zellie & Mia hier uit Krugersbury
X
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Dearest Annelie and “Riders of the Storm”
My word, I stand humbled in the face of all your strength, courage and tenacity on this adventure!
The conditions you face are symbolic of the challenges you have all faced and conquered on your personal journeys to get to this point. Annelie, you ARE the rainbow. You are all rainbows. God speed!
Lots of Love
Kristen
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Hi Annelie
Hoe gaan dit daar in OZ. Jy het seker ‘n blast. Sterkte en geniet elke oomblik. Groete
Dolf, Denise en Dohan
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Can you believe it, they let me out. Howsit going girls? You all have angels as pilion riders, pity they can’t spread their wing and keep you a little drier. I,m with you all the way. Special cuddles to Amy and Annelie. gee dit n bietjie vet and let the screaming eagles roar load enough to make a deaf kangaroo kak in sy broek.
I’m so proud of you all
love Paul
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Hallo Annelie
Swem julle nog? Is die weer al beter? Ons is so beindruk met jou hantering van die groot fiets. Ek is sommer van nuuts af jaloers. Baie sterkte vir die res van die rit. Ons hou julle dop!
Sannie
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Hi Amy
I miss you very much,, but I love you more .
I saw your photos .
I wish i was with you.
lots of love Robyn
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Hi Amy and all the Ladies
We have been feverishly following your every move on the ride, you look wonderful and we are so proud of you, the experiences , the dolphins, the kangeroos, even the hectic weather...WOW! another memory, another chapter for your book!
We pray for your safety and come back with even more details than what we are getting.
We love you with all our hearts.Craig & Kim
Angola
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My dearest Annelie
Hello you brave wonderful girl. Thanks for your wonderful email! Hope the rain has subsided and that the roads are passable now. How many days do you have in Sydney? My mind boggles at the thought of riding such a powerful beast, in inclement weather nogal!
Hope you girls are feeling well and are happily enjoying this incredible experience.All love
Pammie
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Annelie my dearest, wonderful friend - Thank you for your amusing sms and email. By now you and Amy are well on your way. hope you are feeling sterrrrrrk and coping with this hectic journey on a machine that sounds formidable! Have too much fun meeting and intergrating with women from all over the world. What an experience! You are a dear, brave girl and I love you.
Pammie
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Annelie (and Amy ..and the other brave ladies...) thanks for little note even though you were so tired. trust you sleopt well and started an enjoyable day this morning. Is it possible to send a photo of the red rock to make the ‘namecalling’ easier! Have a blessed day. Dink aan julle. Is Paul beter?
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Dearest Annelie & Amy!
Girls, you’re doing an awesome thing! Enjoy every minute of it, and show those Aussies how to down a XXX!
Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Hugg!
Tertius
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Hi Annelie
Following your progress every day. Keep safe. You are in my prayers.
Lots of Love
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Hi Annelie,
RIDE SAFE, WE ARE PRAYING THAT YOU ALL WILL DO THIS RIDE SAFELY. ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF IT!! ERNST
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Dear Annelie and Amy, I have been away from Friday morning and not have a chance to send a message to you, but you have surely be on my mind all the time. I will take time later tonight to read your daily reports Annelie! I want to know all about the wonderful time you had when you are back. Will make a plan to meet with you two. Lot’s of love,
FRIEDA
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Hi Ann,
Hoop jy het n wonderlike tyd en enjoy elke oomblik daar van.Dink aan jou en Amy en bring baie foto´s terug.
Baie Liefde.
Dave
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Hello Annelie and all you amazing girls on the ride with her.
We have been hearing and seeing the most amazing things about your trip.
We can’t believe you all just take it in your stride. Guess it was to be expected? You just don’t take no for a n answer.
Keep riding like a fish through water, we’ll be watching.Love you lots
Julia, Ian and grandaughter Isbella bear.
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Hi Ma,
Uiteindelik die site gekry.....
Klink asof julle binne kort kiewe gaan groei daar ander kant.Baie sterkte en baie liefde.
Ian
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Hi there dolla! Howzit going? Have you braaied a kangaroo yet? Hope you’re having fun!
be goodE
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Hi Annelie,
Sounds like you are having an absolutely amazing time.What an experience!
Ive only just learnt to ride on four wheels at the grand old age of 45 let alone travelling on 2 like you girls.
Really enjoy and have a super time,
love Dawn and Ken xxxxx
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Hi Annelie and Amy. Two truly amazing women! Enjoy the wind in your hair and the joy and laughter in your hearts. Safe Journey. Bev
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Amy and Annie, what a team you make!! You can conquer anything!!
Bloody hell girls you are just awesome and amazing!!!! What a fantastic experience with the dolphins! Keep the spirits up and enjoy every moment!! Praying for your continuous safety and enjoyment!!!
Love both of you stax!!
Lots of love
b
x
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Hi Annelie and Amy
May the roar of your engines be heard by all and may your chrome shine forever!
Ons is met julle
Lewingtons
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Hi there you two butt-kicking bokkies, how was your first real day in the saddle? An, het jy en die Rocker C toe mooi musiek saam gemaak? Ek was vanmiddag by Pooh-Paulie en hy was full of the joys of late autumn, so moenie oor jou manne worry nie...geniet net die RIDE!
Dink elke dag aan julle
X
Zelda
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Bloody hell! Taking to the roads on a 2-wheeled vehicle with no airbags, in the middle of a terrible, torrential typhoon. Be safe. Thinking of you all. You rock! Be safe. Love and love and more love.
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Hello Amy and Annelie,Glad you had a good ride!We are praying for you girls daily.Remember our Voortrekkers crossed the mountains bare foot..so this should be breeze!!!Love you guys.Beatty
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Hi there to the two A’s! You are wonderful, brave, strong and courageous and slightly mad! I can only wish for to have a teaspoon full of your get up and go then I would beable to climb mt everest! You know what I am trying to say you are so amazing! I hope you have a fab trip! Enjoy every moment! Soak it all in! All my love and support! B x
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ons hoop die weer is vandag gaaf...en dat jul oor die naweek tyd en energie het om ‘n paar foto’s boodskappe te pos! Sterkte aan Paul, dink ok aan hom so ‘in sy pyn’.
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Hi there you two girls,
all the best for the ride.you’ll be in my thoughts and prays.enjoy the trip and have tons of fun!!!!!!!
lotsa love megz
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Hi Girls,
Hope you have had a safe (and dry) first trip. May your dreams be sweet and you numb bums feel revilised and ready for the ride in the morning.
Be Safe and Take Care.
Norma
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Thx 4 encouragment! Love
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Hi Annelie!
I just wanted to say that I am praying for you and the the rest of the Beyond the Ride team as you make your way through Australia. Your courage and strength is awe-inspiring and you are a role model to all young people. I hope that you know that! And I hope that more people participate in actions and programmes such as this one. Through these kinds of generosity, sacrifice and perseverance the world can be a better place! May you be blessed on your journey! Sending lots of peace, happiness and strength. From Janice Southey, Warrior 2006.
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Hallo Annelie
Ek dink en bid nog elke dag vir jou! Ek is ook op die pad - elke dag - net op my voete.... en ek vergeet jou nooit nie. (Wens ek het eerder daai fiets gehad.)
Geniet dit baie! Moenie dat die weer jou afsit nie. Jy het al baie slegter as dit geface!
Baie liefde
Uit SONNIGE Nelspruit (sonder wind!)
Sannie
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Hi Annelie!
Hope you and your biker ladies have a dang hot time! You’re doing awesome work, and I wish you the very best with it all.
Check the toilets for spiders and don’t let the koalas give you chlamydia.
All my love
Dee
xxx
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Haai daar Vasbyters! Go safe and enjoy the blessings of what you see around you...and the priviledge of new friendshios that I know will form. We pray for you all, and your families at home (regtig!)
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Hi liefste An & Amy
Have yourselves a wild, leather-clad, Mad Maxine time!
I bet not even a cyclone can dampen your spirits, so stuff the weather and make the most of every minute.
42 - isn’t that the answer to life, the universe and everything? So cool that you are 42 girls doing this thing.
Have a blast
Love
Your pellie Zellie
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we are so proud of you Annelie & Amy.
we are humbled in your endeavours to spread the message about breast awareness
have an awesome ride
be brave stay sane keep smiling
humba gashle
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Dear Annelie,
You are in our thoughts every day here in the UK.
Ride like the wind and dont let that 1550cc monster Harley get the better of you!
...and the same to you Ami.Go Bokke!
John & Jools,
North Yorkshire,
UK
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Hi darling Annelie
You are an icon my girl. An icon! Crazy, loony and all that, but WOW. What an adventure. Be safe, have fun… what memories you’ll have. Take lots of photo’s, remember everything that happens to relate to us, your less adventurous, mouths-agape-with-awe couch potato admiring chums. I’m with you in spirit (so much safer!). Good luck all you brave, strong, amazing, magnificent girls. Love you!
Glynis
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To Our Dearest Mother and Grandmother - Amy.
Truly an inspiration to us all, teaching us that; on this journey called life, no matter how full of potholes the road may be – it is always worthy of riding! …and Amy always taking the most scenic routes – You Go Girl!
To all the ladies armed with bravery and metal – Our hearts are with you.
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Dear Amy and Annelie and to the other 40 girls...I SALUTE YOU ONE OND ALL!!! Drive safe and enjoy and God Bless.Love you Beatty
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Hi there Brave-ones,
You must know that we are so very proud of you both and we are praying for you all the way.
The presence of the Lord will hover over you every inch of the way and He will go ahead and prepare the way. Enjoy the ride.
Love you Lots
Norma
xxxxxx
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Dear Annelie and Amy, my deepest wish for both of you is that you will have a wonderful time and bring back many memories. I wish I could have gone with you! I pray that both of you will have a save ride. Enjoy every moment!! Lot’s of love, FRIEDA
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Have a safe ride on the Amazon Heart Thunder in Australia! Thank you for the awareness created!
Loys of love,
Th Journey of Hope team
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Hi Annelie, Amy and the other 40 gals who are on this crazy ride. (You do know that you’re all crazy, don’t you?) But then I think to myself, what would the world be without people like you?
Thinking of you every day, and may the wind be in your faces and your bottoms remain firmly on your seats.
Keep safe!
Lots of love and good thoughts
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You ladies are very gutsy and I wish you a safe ride.
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HI there dollas! I hope you have a wonderful & a safe journey. Remember in my heart I’m riding each mile with you.
love you lotsErzsi
xxx