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Walk4Healthcare (Ogan Gurel, MD)

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12:57 PM Jun 22nd from web

This twitter feed will feature the healthcare stories of people I meet along the Walk 4 Healthcare (Chicago>DC). The walk starts Thursday!

2:54 PM Jun 22nd from web

Video posted see: http://bit.ly/1HzVEa (on FB) or http://bit.ly/qKIDC (YouTube). Check it out and retweet!

11:45 AM Jun 23rd from web

Chicago launch (Saturday, 6/27 at 7:30 - 8AM) at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington). See http://bit.ly/Tfbut for more info.

1:05 AM Jun 26th from web

Please donate to #W4HC. Pays for lodging (when not staying at people's homes), food & supplies. See http://bit.ly/18Di8u for more info.

1:07 AM Jun 26th from web

#W4HC Practice walk. Talked with two couples (Zak & Alysse and Jeff & Tess). They liked the idea; might make it to the launch on Sat.

1:08 AM Jun 26th from web

Zak & Alysse: Interesting couple. Z's totally free-market; A wants universal care for kids/elderly. Even a couple can have polarized views.

1:10 AM Jun 26th from web

Jeff & Tess: Jeff doesn't like special interests driving the current debate. Tess is undecided but likes the idea of walking through Indiana

1:12 AM Jun 26th from web

Packing for the Walk. Note: Use #W4HC for Walk For Healthcare conversations.

3:07 AM Jun 26th from web

For info on donating (goes to lodging, food & supplies) see http://bit.ly/18Di8u. Easiest using PayPal to [email protected]!

3:09 AM Jun 26th from web

To all those now following #W4HC on Twitter here pls RT & spread the word out. The Chicago launch is tomorrow morning. http://bit.ly/Tfbut

2:23 PM Jun 26th from web

@tatortats21658 @bizzy2009 @UnionPlus @chefstevejudd @jwt9478 @UFCW thanks for the follow and the support please tell your friends!

2:57 PM Jun 26th from web in reply to tatortats21658

Come to the #W4HC kick-off TOMORROW (Saturday, 6/27, 7:30-8AM) at Daley Plaza in Chicago.

7:04 PM Jun 26th from web

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http://bit.ly/Tfbut for more info. Weight 146 lbs. I'll be tracking my weight daily to see what impact 700 miles has on my fitness and to watch out for potential dehydration.

10:44 PM Jun 26th from web

Healthcare outrage goes uncovered (http://bit.ly/D4Da6). The main aim of #W4HC is to cover the outrage. Hope for Audacity #HfA

10:47 PM Jun 26th from web

Finalizing the documents (maps, info, interview sheets, etc.)

6:42 AM Jun 27th from txt

Great launch! Some media, several walkers and also additional organizational support. I'm on my own now but not really ... Now on State St

9:46 AM Jun 27th from txt

Weather is great. South Loop is pretty quiet on this early Sat morn.

9:48 AM Jun 27th from txt

iPod on. Listening to David Bowie 'Young American'

10:04 AM Jun 27th from txt

Walking past Chicago Police Dept (District 1). Absolutely no chance of getting a speeding or loitering citation. Golden mean, right?

10:10 AM Jun 27th from txt

Got a cup of water at the Subway on 19th & State. Nice people. Smells good but gotta keep moving!

10:14 AM Jun 27th from txt

Walking along Convention Ctr listening to Waldstein sonata. Notes dripping with sadness but ... there is hope ...

10:27 AM Jun 27th from txt

Now past Convention Ctr: dead quiet. Not good. But good (&efficient) healthcare strengthens us economically too.

10:36 AM Jun 27th from txt

Walking along MLK Drive & The Clash 'Train in Vain' pops up. Well: I hope not!

10:47 AM Jun 27th from txt

Red light camera at 31st. I wonder if @'ll get a ticket for crossing on red? Ughh ....

10:52 AM Jun 27th from txt

I’m thinking ... &!*@ this is a long walk.

11:39 AM Jun 27th from txt

Stopped by at Chicago Baptist Institute gathering. Talked HC reform over a water toast.

12:01 PM Jun 27th from txt

MLK & Garfield: approx 7 mi which is 1 percent of the walk! Listening to Brahms piano concerto # 1 (2nd mvt) .... pensive & calming.

12:14 PM Jun 27th from txt

Billy Idol 'Rebel Yell': "A thousand miles for you, babe..." I see signs now "To Indiana." Encouraging.

12:32 PM Jun 27th from txt

63rd St McDonald's for Bfast. Changed shoes. Feel better even though I'm listening to the Chopin Marche Funebre. Appropriate though w/ MJ.

1:06 PM Jun 27th from txt

RT @jvmoore: Here is video of the Walk For Health Care Launch be sure to follow @walk4healthcare http://twurl.nl/u0nr5c

1:33 PM Jun 27th from twhirl

Walking along S. Chicago. Lots of empty lots, bleak. The weeds will not be denied. Dusty green shoots.

1:35 PM Jun 27th from txt

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Still on S Chicago. Dilemma: what do I do with my empty water bottle when there's no garbage can 4 2 miles but lots of litter everywhere?

2:23 PM Jun 27th from txt

The new fashion here: a wet rag perched atop the head. Fashion or practicality or both?

2:25 PM Jun 27th from txt

I need a wet rag on top of my head

2:26 PM Jun 27th from txt

Oops: almost tripped over some errant barbed wire.

2:33 PM Jun 27th from txt

Describing S Chicago Ave this way is symbolic of the ills in our HC system. What is neglected is ignored and vice versa.

2:51 PM Jun 27th from txt

Sorry. Meant to write: what is neglected is invisible and vice versa.

2:52 PM Jun 27th from txt

Now on 12/20 East - U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. Not yet on the Lincoln Highway.

3:31 PM Jun 27th from txt

East Side (Chicago) neighborhood surprisingly few foreclosure/for sale signs. Prob didn't suffer speculative exuberance.

4:06 PM Jun 27th from txt

Dinner at Subway and switched into a third pair of shoes.

5:06 PM Jun 27th from txt

Just arrived in Hammond, Indiana.

6:49 PM Jun 27th from txt

Waiting at railroad crossing. Stopping is actually the worst. The legs tighten up. Back spasms. :(

7:09 PM Jun 27th from txt

Mind over matter

7:39 PM Jun 27th from txt

loaded up on ibuprofen (short acting) & naproxen (long-acting) non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.

9:02 PM Jun 27th from txt

Carmina Burana - O Fortuna. The legs are burning. Looking forward to rest.

9:05 PM Jun 27th from txt

Arrived in the hotel in Hammond (Fairfield Marriot) about an hour ago. (The last 8 miles were rough). Leaving at 9AM for Valparaiso tomorrow

11:37 PM Jun 27th from web

Beautiful day in Hammond, Indiana! Getting ready to head back on the road again (actually more like 10AM). I needed some sleep!

10:10 AM Jun 28th from web

On the road again: Hammond friendly people. Bright sun. Not a cloud above. DC ahead. Tracy Chapman on iPod.

10:57 AM Jun 28th from txt

Bono & Pavarotti 'Ave Maria' - "Where is the justice in this world? The wicked make so much noise. The righteous stay oddly still."

11:02 AM Jun 28th from txt

"With no wisdom all of the riches of this world leave us poor tonight"

11:02 AM Jun 28th from txt

Spoke with Roderick: Wants healthcare for all. No exceptions. Doesn't feel current reform proposals r going far or right enough.

11:07 AM Jun 28th from txt

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Albinoni Adagio: I think about Randy and wail to the sky. How can it be? How can it be?

11:09 AM Jun 28th from txt

Quiet early Sunday morning here. Even the churches are still.

11:12 AM Jun 28th from txt

If you're on or near E. Orchard Dr in Hammond stop by and tell your story or walk along!

11:15 AM Jun 28th from txt

Now on W 25th Ave for the next two hours or so.

11:30 AM Jun 28th from txt

Billy idol: 'White wedding' - "it's a nice day to start again!'

11:43 AM Jun 28th from txt

Spoke w/ Rev. Bob Parnell of Black Oak Baptist Church. They will pray for me & 4 healthcare and good health for all on this bright Sun morn.

11:54 AM Jun 28th from txt

Walking past Great Grizzly Fireworks on W 25th. Approaching 4th of July note healthcare 4 all is an essential part of freedom 4 all.

12:19 PM Jun 28th from txt

ZZTop: "She's Got Legs'. I know the lyrics r not very PC. But I've got legs and, yes, though diff context, for this walk I am using them.

12:46 PM Jun 28th from txt

Chris Fenderson of Gary stopped & honked. "Aren't u the doc on TV last night," he asked. I got his story & will post.

12:57 PM Jun 28th from txt

Arrived Gary. Now on 25th Ave parallel to 80/94. Gary policeman recogni1d me and waved. Thanks. Listening to Wagner Ride of the Valkyries.

1:17 PM Jun 28th from txt

Gary: Turning right on Harrison. Listening to The Eagles "Please Come Home For Christmas". Hopefully it'll be b4 that!

1:26 PM Jun 28th from txt

Gary: Walking through IU Northwest campus. Quiet here but talked some IU police officers about HC reform. "It's critical," they say.

2:05 PM Jun 28th from txt

In Gary: Listening to The Cure 'Other Voices'-"Distant voices like the lobbyists who r but expert in their own little world .. Always wrong"

2:22 PM Jun 28th from txt

Crossing I-65 junction. Imagine the Interstate run by thousands of companies each w/ nr monopoly in their local mkts ....

2:49 PM Jun 28th from txt

Entering Lake Station, Indiana.

2:50 PM Jun 28th from txt

Along tx3h ave. Mozart’s Requiem. Prairie wind picking up blowing east.

3:09 PM Jun 28th from txt

Now at George's Gyros in Hobart Indiana. Good Gyros (Doner) here. Change of shoes/socks. Lots of water too.

3:38 PM Jun 28th from txt

walking past Trailer Park in Hobart. I wonder if the well-paid insurance co execs care or know. I guess ignorance is bliss, right?

4:11 PM Jun 28th from txt

Talked with Ed of (US Security just outside Hobart). 1 said if I got in trouble 2 call & they'd send help. 2

5:19 PM Jun 28th from txt

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doesn't want fat cats running HC Walking along IN-130. Genesis: Follow you, Follow me.

5:20 PM Jun 28th from txt

I can see the mirage of water in the distance.

5:23 PM Jun 28th from txt

Now entering farmland. From a single source, the sun, all the world's nourishment flourishes in verdant, diverse glory.

5:28 PM Jun 28th from txt

At County Line Rd entering Porter County. Eagles 'Everywhere'

5:33 PM Jun 28th from txt

Entering Wheeler, Indiana. Farmland all around. Pachelbel on the iPod.

6:11 PM Jun 28th from txt

Stopped at the 2nd St Bar & Grille. Very nice people with many HC horror stories. Very supportive & gave donations 4 to help the Walk.

7:02 PM Jun 28th from txt

I saw the WSox rocked!

7:12 PM Jun 28th from txt

Blister just popped. Ouch!

7:16 PM Jun 28th from txt

Brandenburg Concerto helps beat the pain.

7:20 PM Jun 28th from txt

Air is fresh out here among the Indiana farmland.

7:57 PM Jun 28th from txt

Sitting on the grass, lookin out on cornfields glittering in the fading sun imagining HC 4 all in the land of the free & home of the brave.

8:20 PM Jun 28th from txt

The pain is searing but I’m listening 2 Howard Jones 'Things can only get better'

8:50 PM Jun 28th from txt

Another blister popped!

9:06 PM Jun 28th from txt

Arrived at hotel. Many thanks to the Valparaiso Fairfield Inn (Marriott) for providing a complimentary room!

11:19 PM Jun 28th from txt

Heading out now. Am on the Lincoln Hwy!

11:26 AM Jun 29th from txt

Brilliant sky ... Now on the Lincoln Hwy - once a patchwork of pvt roads now federalized.

11:47 AM Jun 29th from txt

Lots of traffic including trucks) on the Lincoln Hwy - US 30. Does this mean the economy is turning?

12:13 PM Jun 29th from txt

Bach: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

12:14 PM Jun 29th from txt

everything is beautiful except for the blisters and the smell of manure.

1:00 PM Jun 29th from txt

Gustav Holst 'Mars' from The Planets. Onward to DC.

1:14 PM Jun 29th from txt

A pebble in the road is like a knife in the heart ...

1:23 PM Jun 29th from txt

Aaron Copeland: 'Lincoln Portrait' Listen 2 it if possible.

1:39 PM Jun 29th from txt

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Entering LaPorte Cnt. I see a water twr up ahead. Must be Wanatah where I will have lunch & meet w/ people.

1:45 PM Jun 29th from txt

Entering Wanatah - Crossroads of Indiana

1:58 PM Jun 29th from txt

Clouds now. Hope it doesn't rain b4 I reach Hamlet, Indiana.

3:49 PM Jun 29th from txt

Take strength in your doubts for nothing good, no change, is easy.

3:56 PM Jun 29th from txt

The expressions of support R incredible. Day's Inn - Plymouth is offering 2 nights (1st free, 2nd reduced). They will drive me to my path.

4:40 PM Jun 29th from txt

Overhead electrical transmission lines are crackling. Never knew that.

4:54 PM Jun 29th from txt

Rest in Hanna by railroad crossing. Listening 2 Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez. He was blind but allseeing. Is Washgton seeing but blind?

5:22 PM Jun 29th from txt

Soldiers win battles. Logistics wins wars. Many thanks 2 John & Kerem & many others helping.

5:46 PM Jun 29th from txt

At least 70 miles already! That's ten percent of the journey Chicago 2 Wash DC by foot. Feeling better though blisters still bothersome.

6:09 PM Jun 29th from txt

I passed a sign saying Ft.Wayne 89 miles! I'll be there Friday (7/3). Tell all your friends & RT

6:21 PM Jun 29th from txt

It’s raining. ::(

6:31 PM Jun 29th from txt

Listening to Barber's Adagio - theme music for 'Platoon' where the righteous one is abandoned ...

7:26 PM Jun 29th from txt

Now @ the hotel (in Plymouth). Reading my Twitter posts & saw many typos. Apologies but it's difficult to twitter & walk @ the same time.

8:53 PM Jun 29th from web

@bizzy2009 Thanks! #W4HC

10:18 PM Jun 29th from web in reply to bizzy2009

Posting pics of the Walk on FB. See the FB group: http://bit.ly/47ALY or connect to me on FB: ogangurel

10:28 PM Jun 29th from web

Rally & mini-walk planned for Plymouth, Indiana on Tuesday 6/30. Meet at the Days Inn at 3:30 & spread the word / RT!

11:35 PM Jun 29th from web

Resting this morning. The blisters R terrible & I need to catch up on reports (e.g. "Voice of the People"); subtract 15 mi from total.

7:51 AM Jun 30th from web

First Dispatch posted - Day 1! See: http://bit.ly/QZPRn. #W4HC

2:08 PM Jun 30th from web

On walk to downtown Plymouth with new friends. Some more healthcare horror stories.

4:01 PM Jun 30th from txt

One person told the story of losing a job and, of course, HC ins. He broke his hand and now owes $12K in doctor's bills & can't pay.

4:19 PM Jun 30th from txt

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Mgr at Days Inn has uncle without HC ins. Needed triple bypass - $118K @? U.S. Went 2 India 4 surgery. $35K. U.S. couldn't take care of him

4:21 PM Jun 30th from txt

Bought 7 Neosporin, Vaseline, & Vit C. This is what your donations go to. Use PayPal directed to [email protected]. Thx!

6:03 PM Jun 30th from web

Walgreens:Met Ginny-lost work & HC ins; pension 2 much 2 get state aid, 2 little to afford ins. 5 grndchldrn depend on her 2 stay healthy

6:06 PM Jun 30th from web

Dispatch for Day 2 (6/28) now posted. See: http://bit.ly/VJiKJ Stories from Roderick, Chris, John, Ed, Eric, Jack, John & Kyle.

9:10 PM Jun 30th from web

On the road, near Bourbon, Indiana travelling on US-30. Cloudy, occ light sprinkles. Hope it doesn't rain.

9:11 AM Jul 1st from txt

Prefer when it's windier. Dissipates the truck better.

9:45 AM Jul 1st from txt

Wish there was more wind. Worried about cumulative carbon monoxide.

10:11 AM Jul 1st from txt

Entering Kosciusko County. Still overcast & windless. 61 degrees. Occ. Sprinkles.

10:25 AM Jul 1st from txt

Had lunch at the Etna Green Mini-Mart. Spoke with Brian the owner-he's a libertarian but wants more competition with HC insurance.

11:12 AM Jul 1st from txt

Went into Etna Green to take old US 30. Less truck fumes. More scenic.

11:37 AM Jul 1st from txt

The air is clear, rain subsided. Meeting video team in an hour or so. Party Kraze on iPod. Y'all want this party started, right?

12:04 PM Jul 1st from txt

Oh my! What a surprise - the smell of lavender at the roadside.

12:13 PM Jul 1st from txt

Beethoven's Ninth & the Lincoln Hwy strangely go together.

12:33 PM Jul 1st from txt

Now in Atwood, Indiana. Small town Americana. Drinking some water & resting for a bit.

1:05 PM Jul 1st from txt

Just talked with Harold-truck driver. Had insurance but w/ $5K deductible v. expensive. Had no choice. Wants big time HC reform change.

3:18 PM Jul 1st from txt

Got some great video (courtesy of Grassroots Media based out of South Bend). Will be posting some clips on web over coming days.

4:36 PM Jul 1st from txt

Http://www.youtube.com/walk4healthcare

4:37 PM Jul 1st from txt

Arrived at the Days Inn in Warsaw! Thanks to Uprendra 4 the complimentary room.

7:13 PM Jul 1st from txt

Uprendra, the mgr, has no HC insurance. He is diabetic & gets insulin at times as samples from his brother, a retired MD. No staff has ins.

7:14 PM Jul 1st from txt

It's incredible as I walk through northern Indiana meeting real people. It looks like no one has insurance &

7:16 PM Jul 1st from txt

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does that do R still crushed. Going 2 walk some more as I need 2 make up some miles which we leapfrogged during the video taping session. Great vids coming up soon on web

7:17 PM Jul 1st from txt

Dinner at Long John Silver's ... More stories to come.

8:25 PM Jul 1st from txt

Updating my daily dispatches. See http://walk4healthcare.org

9:31 PM Jul 1st from txt

@whenmrpresident Thanks for your note! Hope to be in DC on July 26th and make the case for the "Voice of the People" Thanks again!

10:55 PM Jul 1st from web in reply to whenmrpresident

@singlepayer Interesting post on NPR. Spread the word: follow @walk4healthcare. In Ft. Wayne on Friday 7/3 12:30pm.http://bit.ly/aH5XM

10:56 PM Jul 1st from web in reply to singlepayer

For the full route (Chicago -> Washington DC) see: http://bit.ly/ZTvAt

11:42 PM Jul 1st from web

It's raining (drizzling). First major rain day since the Walk started. It's cold too. :(

8:03 AM Jul 2nd from web

Back on old Lincoln hwy (called Washington Ctr Rd here around Columbia City, IN).

10:47 AM Jul 2nd from txt

Phone interview w/ healthcare reporter @ Ft.Wayne Journal-Gazette. Article likely to be out tomorrow.

11:48 AM Jul 2nd from txt

Resting under a tree. The smell of grass brings me back 2 childhood.

12:27 PM Jul 2nd from txt

The weather is perfect for walking. Cool about 65, cloudy but no rain. An eastward breeze to push me along. 'Sailing' to DC.

1:44 PM Jul 2nd from txt

This is along stretch (13 miles) with absolutely no stores, gas stations .... Not a desert but it feels like one.

2:57 PM Jul 2nd from txt

Arrived at the Day's Inn just north of Ft.Wayne. Got some more stories to share. Sun coming out, it'll be a nice sunset.

6:55 PM Jul 2nd from txt

On the rd. The sun is coming out. Heading down Lima towards dntown Ft.Wayne. Will meet at rally @ Calhoun & Superior (Headwaters Pk) @ 12:30

10:18 AM Jul 3rd from txt

the rally organizers asked me to say a few words. Mulling over what I would say while I walk downtown

10:53 AM Jul 3rd from txt

Pic taken by Journal-Gazette photographer. Actually took a wrong turn but photographer’s iPhone GPS showed the way. Wish I had an iPhone.

11:25 AM Jul 3rd from txt

Resting in Headwaters park north of the river. Beautiful Park!!

11:43 AM Jul 3rd from txt

I want this rally 2 B a happy occasion but the stories I have 2 share R 2 sad. how will it turn out, I ask?

12:03 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Sorry 4 not updating. We had a gr8 rally. More later ...

1:33 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Walking along 930. Many people & grps @ rally - public option & single-payer & reg folks. Note that this

3:49 PM Jul 3rd from txt

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walk is not about ne 1 policy pos. One step at q time. As Jay (the hotel mgr in Plymouth) said: "slow & steady wins the race"

5:00 PM Jul 3rd from txt

"No pain, No gain," right? Right.

5:15 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Sorry 2 B leaving Ft. Wayne. Wonderful people!

5:17 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Stopped at Subway in New Haven on 930. Really nice people-gave bottle of water 4 free. Thanks!

5:59 PM Jul 3rd from txt

At the Van Wert music festival listening 2 the Lima orchestra playing 'Susie Come Home'

7:46 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Debating whether 2 continue back @ Townley where I was picked up 4 hotel or 2 attend Van Wert 4th July parade. What do u think I should do?

7:48 PM Jul 3rd from txt

Ft. Wayne rally on local TV. See: http://bit.ly/65n8y.

10:55 PM Jul 3rd from web

I miss my family ... Hello Inna, Emma, and Vitaliy!

11:03 PM Jul 3rd from web

A beautiful morning in Van Wert, OH! Happy Independence Day and hope for freedom from the shackles of our healthcare system woes.

9:09 AM Jul 4th from web

Interviewed by David Mosier, editor of the Van Wert Independent. Story to come out soon. Will post link! Off to the 4th of July parade!

10:56 AM Jul 4th from web

Walked in the Van Wert 4th of July parade!

12:50 PM Jul 4th from web

Video from last night's Van Wert Music Festival in Van Wert, OH. See: http://bit.ly/mYGQK

3:48 PM Jul 4th from web

On the road, light drizzle & American flag fluttering from my bag.

3:59 PM Jul 4th from txt

Roads R quiet on this July 4th holiday afternoon. Still light drizzle. Hope the weather gets better.

4:38 PM Jul 4th from txt

Met a gr8 family by road. Offered H2O. Father early retirmnt (@ 52) from GM (salaried). All health benefits taken away. 2 young 4 Medicare.

5:43 PM Jul 4th from txt

I smell the BBQs wafting from the backyards onto the road. Mmmmm.

5:59 PM Jul 4th from txt

Listening 2 Beethoven's Waldstein sonata. I miss my family ....

6:23 PM Jul 4th from txt

Resting @ truck stop 4 water. Nobody has insurance here-just hoping not 2 get sick. Stories 2 follow in daily dispatch on web.

6:52 PM Jul 4th from txt

Raining harder now but surprisingly refreshing. I've put my notebook in the backpack 2 keep it dry.

7:57 PM Jul 4th from txt

Picked up by the wonderful people @ Fountain Inn. Will resume walking again in the AM. Will try 2 post dispatches tonite if I have energy.

8:51 PM Jul 4th from txt

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Going to sleep ... Off to Cairo (Lima), Ohio tomorrow morning.

11:30 PM Jul 4th from web

On the Road. Beautiful da(! Birds chirping.. I was blessed by the family @ Fountain Inn in a traditional Indian ritual 4 travelers.

12:01 PM Jul 5th from txt

A bicyclist (Jim) stopped by this morning & said he would meet me along the way & walk 2 talk health policy. He heard the news in Ft.Wayne.

12:04 PM Jul 5th from txt

Met up with Jim. Walking & talking up healthcare

12:35 PM Jul 5th from txt

Sitting on a porch talking with Nancy. 60 yrs, lost job, no HC ins. $140/month 4 just 1 prescription & works odd jobs just 2 pay 4 that.

1:58 PM Jul 5th from txt

Passing thru Gomer, Ohio. Bright sunshine. Leafy streets quiet.

2:03 PM Jul 5th from txt

Nancy-the lady I interviewed back in Gomer-drove up & brought me a glass of water!

3:04 PM Jul 5th from txt

Saw a sign 4 'free kittens'. I miss my family & the cat ....

3:06 PM Jul 5th from txt

Many thanks 2 Kara & Holiday Inn in Lima, OH for 2 nights complimentary room. I'll B there in about 3 hrs.

4:06 PM Jul 5th from txt

Dave & Jeanne Smith from Van Wert stopped @ the roadside to say hello and provide encouragement! Thanks!

4:17 PM Jul 5th from txt

People R waving @ me as they drive by. The American flag stuck in my rucksack is protecting me. We are all one nation ...

4:21 PM Jul 5th from txt

Had a wonderful lemonade in the living room of the Josephs-3 generations of HC stories.

5:26 PM Jul 5th from txt

I see a church spire in the distance maybe three miles. Must be Lima.

5:27 PM Jul 5th from txt

Last few miles R always the toughest. A metaphor 4 healthcare reform.

6:31 PM Jul 5th from txt

Talking with people & getting their stories gives extra inspiration 2 push forward. The hotel is farther than I calculated. :(

7:56 PM Jul 5th from txt

My bag, my flag, my iPod, my shoes R my home ... Until I get 2 the hotel. In a way I will .miss my walking home. Until the next dawn.

8:10 PM Jul 5th from txt

Finally arrived @ the Lima, Ohio Holiday Inn! Thanks again 2 Kara Maldonado & the Holiday Inn 4 the complimentary room. Going to rest now.

8:51 PM Jul 5th from web

Dinner (salad) at Burger King. Not as good as the vegetarian meals I had at the Fountain Inn ... but the protein jolt is much needed.

10:57 PM Jul 5th from web

Well, I've walked over 200 miles so far and documented dozens of stories along the way. Onward to Upper Sandusky (via New Stark).

11:09 PM Jul 5th from web

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Beautiful morning in Lima, OH. Talked to some people @ McDonald's. Thanks to the Holiday Inn for lodging. Heading out soon 2 New Stark.

10:16 AM Jul 6th from web

On the road just east of Beaverdam. Good weather. Scattered clouds. Aiming 4 New Stark.

12:21 PM Jul 6th from txt

The Lima News stopped by the road 2 get a report & take pics.

12:59 PM Jul 6th from txt

I posted this AM the Day 5 dispatch. Can't do web (bit.ly stuff) from road but u can find it at http://walk4healthcare.org

1:40 PM Jul 6th from txt

Stiff breeze now. My American flag is fluttering straight & true.

1:41 PM Jul 6th from txt

Chopin Tristesse Etude lilting among a background of singing birds. Nature's glory set 2 music.

1:56 PM Jul 6th from txt

Entering Hancock County. Leaving Allen County.

2:01 PM Jul 6th from txt

Stung by some sort of bee or wasp. Ouch!

2:59 PM Jul 6th from txt

Walking past endless, beautiful fields I imagine a bright future lies ahead 4 if only we can face head on the challenges of the present.

3:34 PM Jul 6th from txt

To connect with the earth, to connect with people. That's what life is all about as I wave to 2 farmers harvesting wheat.

3:58 PM Jul 6th from txt

A local stopped and asked if I needed a ride. I said, "No thanks." Got his view. Doesn't like Obama plan but definitely wants some change

5:22 PM Jul 6th from txt

Arrived at the hotel. Wow, this was a straight route ... just on & on & on. See: http://bit.ly/3iCev. Weather was beautiful, though.

7:05 PM Jul 6th from web

Posting photos on the Facebook group for the Walk For Healthcare. See: http://bit.ly/47ALY

10:12 PM Jul 6th from web

Blisters separated from soles, some open wounds now. Will take a half-day break. Have to catch up on dispatches and stitch my bag too.

9:33 AM Jul 7th from web

Pristine day. Walking past New Stark. Billy Idol: "Nice day to start again!"

2:49 PM Jul 7th from txt

Geoff Knauth will be sending me an iPhone which will enable real-time GPS tracking of the walk on the web. More details 2 come.

2:57 PM Jul 7th from txt

Sign says road closed up ahead (1 mi). Hope it's still open 2 pedestrians.

3:05 PM Jul 7th from txt

Smell of manure hangs heavy. From this comes the good we eat. Maybe we'll have something good come out of the healthcare mess we have now.

3:11 PM Jul 7th from txt

This'll be interesting: looks like I'll have 2 walk through the cornfield 2 get around the construction site.

4:01 PM Jul 7th from txt

I thought I'd be walking. Now I'm hiking thru newly plowed fields. Hope no swimming is required.

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Swimming for me is like controlled drowning Ok. High grass then train tracks ...

4:12 PM Jul 7th from txt

Got past the construction site. Made eye contact w/ an opossum.

4:17 PM Jul 7th from txt

Talked w/ Joe, the flagger. Believes in personal responsibility/accountability. Gov't shouldn't be involved. Loved the Walk Change needed

4:55 PM Jul 7th from txt

Brahms piano concerto #1. Majestic like the unfolding fields ahead.

5:01 PM Jul 7th from txt

Robert Palmer - 'Every kinda people' - "Every man wants the sunshine in his name ... Love's the only gold ..."

5:14 PM Jul 7th from txt

Arrived at the hotel. Heading to dinner. Looking forward to upgrading to the iPhone with GPS tracking capability.

6:46 PM Jul 7th from web

Writing dispatches & waiting for the iPhone being sent by Geoff! Hope to set it up (GPS tracking) for today's walk. This should be great!

8:44 AM Jul 8th from web

No hotel rooms available in Bucyrus (Golf tournament apparently). Will be staying in a shelter in the ctr of Bucyrus. Will get stories ...

8:44 AM Jul 8th from web

On road-Upper Sandusky 2 Bucyrus -will arrive at shelter in evening. Got iPhone (thanks Geoff) but didn't have time 2 set web tracking yetl

1:41 PM Jul 8th from txt

Had a good phone interview w/ Pep Lozano of the People's World Weekly. Beautiful weather, perfect actually.

2:47 PM Jul 8th from txt

A bicyclist stopped by-Reuben. Cancer survivor twice (HD & NHL). Feels too much of healthcare driven by profit motives.

3:18 PM Jul 8th from txt

Over 250 miles!

3:32 PM Jul 8th from txt

Ms. Felder from the shelter stopped by w/ lemonade & cookies!

3:55 PM Jul 8th from txt

Little or cell service here. Passed Oceola. Terrain is getting subtly hillier w/ a slight up-grade. The prairie is ending.

5:30 PM Jul 8th from txt

At "Carolyn's Kitchen"-roadside mini-diner. Old style jukebox, good cheeseburgers. Charging phones. People reticent here though.

6:15 PM Jul 8th from txt

Gary at the diner said ins premiums now take 2/3 of his retirement income. Asked if I could take pic: "Sure, they can't punish me any more"

6:42 PM Jul 8th from txt

Free Fallin' "I wanna write her name in the sky." it is already there as the sun sets over west by Chicago.

7:27 PM Jul 8th from txt

AT&T has lousy svc in Bucyrus, OH. Somebody tell them 2 fix it.

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I am now at the Lighthouse shelter. Very nice people here; spoke with the director. Will meet with local reporter in AM.

11:13 PM Jul 8th from web

On the road again. Interviewed by Bucyrus Telegraph reporter & roadside photos. She told her story too. Insured but her daughter (4 now) not

8:50 AM Jul 9th from txt

Media coverage iw important 2 help get the stories out - media equals 4th branch of gov't. Thanks & pls spread the word.

8:51 AM Jul 9th from txt

Donna, director of shelter, takes care of the poor. B/c of medical bills going bankrupt. Caretaker of poor becomes poor by our system. :(

8:55 AM Jul 9th from txt

Many thanks 2 Donna, Todd and others @ the Lighthouse shelter 4 the wonderful hospitality. Hope the cat w/ the UTI lives. So much suffering

9:17 AM Jul 9th from txt

Strange: headwind from east. That+slight uphill grade equals less desirable. Bowie: Young Americans @ iPod. "Do u remember your Pres. Nixon"

10:50 AM Jul 9th from txt

Definitely leaving the prairie. Hilly now. Greek revival houses along the road. Deciduous & evergreen trees abounding.

11:00 AM Jul 9th from txt

Medicines R the most costly part of this Walk (hotels/shelters) have been free. Spent $28 on a Crestline pharmacy 4 antibiotic ointments.

11:37 AM Jul 9th from txt

Pls [email protected] via PayPal or send Neosporin ointment by FedEx: O Gurel, c/o Motel 6, 55 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH by Fri

11:42 AM Jul 9th from txt

Bacarolle - Les Contes des Hoffmann

1:33 PM Jul 9th from txt

Interviewed by WMFD-TV in Mansfield. Actually, Gary @ the body shop told me their studio was a mile off my route so I just walked in.

3:26 PM Jul 9th from txt

The address for the Motel 6 is 555 (not 55) N. Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH, 44906. (419) 529-6679. Sorry for the confusion.

3:28 PM Jul 9th from txt

Arrived at the hotel - Days Inn in Mansfield. Thanks to the staff for the complimentary room. Off to do laundry. More later ...

5:19 PM Jul 9th from web

Live GPS tracking of the walk now enabled. See http://walk4healthcare.org.

12:39 AM Jul 10th from txt

Please donate to the Walk. Every bit counts towards meals, medicines, supplies, etc. Click on the secure PayPal link: http://bit.ly/2xl3n

9:35 AM Jul 10th from web

Heading out now. Destination = Spreng, OH. Beautiful day! Follow me on real-time GPS tracking at http://walk4healthcare.org

10:04 AM Jul 10th from web

Stories printed this AM in Mansfield & Bucyrus papers. Hopefully people will recognize & share their stories. That's the power of the media.

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InstaMapper settings set to 5 min intervals to conserve battery power. Dog barking at me. Did he read the newspaper this morning?

10:20 AM Jul 10th from txt

Stopping at drugstore (CVS expensive :( but not much choice) 4 medicines. Will get cash back 2 avoid bank fees.

10:25 AM Jul 10th from txt

Back on the rd. Linda at CVS said she used 2 have Aetna pvt ins. Was a disaster: no Mansfield doctors took it. Had 2 go 2 Columbus. Choice?

10:34 AM Jul 10th from txt

The more I talk 2 the insured the more I hear that many ins plans R like a legal form of stealing. Like u can pay 4 a car but not get it

10:36 AM Jul 10th from txt

feet R feeling better (after at least a $100 worth of antibiotic ointment) but we will see @ the witching mile-the 20 mile mark.

10:40 AM Jul 10th from txt

Waldstein sonata & back on beautiful Lincoln Hwy as the modulation turns the corner ....

10:42 AM Jul 10th from txt

Block House. Built in 1812. in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/sT-BYQ.t

10:55 AM Jul 10th from Loopt

Historic Lincoln hwy in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/tCSMJA.t

11:03 AM Jul 10th from Loopt

'Nuf said in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/PLQlng.t

11:10 AM Jul 10th from Loopt

Lincoln Hwy on hydrant in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/_4St9g.t

11:16 AM Jul 10th from Loopt

Richard at Mr. T's coffee shop. "we definitely need healthcare reform" in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/jsLGyQ.t

11:26 AM Jul 10th from Loopt

I will keep using my Treo for Twitter feeds (the keyboard is much easier a 2 use whole walking than the iPhone). See: FB feed at ogangurel

11:34 AM Jul 10th from txt

Blues Traveler - Run Around. 19 more miles 4 today. Making good progress. DC here we come ... Join me on the walk when u can!

11:46 AM Jul 10th from txt

Steep hill. Good training 4 upcoming Appalachian mountains in a week.

12:07 PM Jul 10th from txt

Sweating now. Climbed 300 ft. Out on flat again.

12:19 PM Jul 10th from txt

Got a 'thumbs-up' & a honk from passing motorist.

12:28 PM Jul 10th from txt

Stopped at McDonald's 4 water and 2 charge iPhone batt. When I walked in 2 men asked if I walked my 20 mi. They read about it in the paper.

12:33 PM Jul 10th from txt

Glendale (WW II vet) in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/Du6UZw.t

12:43 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Glendale's pic of me at the McDonald's with article in paper and notebook. in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/zCNHzg.t

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Took a wrong turn which was ok b/c it brought me 2 a water battery recharge place. Might try to cut through fields 2 recoup distance.

12:55 PM Jul 10th from txt

Real-time GPS tracking on http://walk4healthcare.org

12:55 PM Jul 10th from txt

Heavy forest blocks my way. Will continue on road

12:58 PM Jul 10th from txt

Many thanks again 2 Montelle & Motel 6 in Mansfield for complimentary lodging.

1:03 PM Jul 10th from txt

iPhone battery will soon die so GPS tracking will be off. I haven't disappeared though!

1:28 PM Jul 10th from txt

Back on Lin Hwy. IPhone batt will soon die. Will continue twittering frm Treo. in Mansfield, OH http://loopt.us/SsZ1_w.t

1:36 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

I feel new, different blisters as I have now entered more hilly terrain. Upset at myself for having 2 walk the extra mile. :(

1:45 PM Jul 10th from txt

Big hill ahead in distance @ Laver Rd & Park Ave http://loopt.us/ojaQYA.t

1:51 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Downhill hard on the feet/legs. Uphill hard on the heart. Guess it evens out ....

1:55 PM Jul 10th from txt

Jane at 'Munchies' hopes for something to be done with HC for all @ Impala Dr & Park Ave http://loopt.us/8TLJog.t

2:31 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Crossing over I-71. Talked with Jean @ 'Munchies' Hopes something will be done with HC for all.

2:36 PM Jul 10th from txt

Listening 2 Mozart's Requiem as I think about the self-immolating death of our HC system stoked by the tales of the dying amidst its riches.

2:36 PM Jul 10th from txt

Old farm equipment @ Gimbel Dr & Mansfield Wooster Rd http://loopt.us/ZGEO3w.t

2:54 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Having a good strawberry banana smoothie at 'Munchies'

2:55 PM Jul 10th from txt

Cows @ Koogle Rd & Mansfield Wooster Rd http://loopt.us/b-aGrg.t

3:00 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

If u see any insurance or pharma execs walking 700 miles 4 their brand of healthcare let me know as I sure haven't seen any around here.

3:03 PM Jul 10th from txt

Listening to Copeland's 'Lincoln Portrait' @ Koogle Rd & Mansfield Wooster Rd http://loopt.us/BQmmdQ.t

3:08 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

On iPod: Love is in the air. In the whisper of the trees. And the thunder of the seas.

3:09 PM Jul 10th from txt

Am getting more thumbs up from passing motorists. Maybe they heard the news. Spread the word & RT!

3:25 PM Jul 10th from txt

What a beautiful country! @ State Route 430 & State Route 603 http://loopt.us/mm14Ng.t

3:45 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Entering Richmond county

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Entering Mifflin in Mifflin, OH http://loopt.us/j84lhA.t

3:51 PM Jul 10th from Loopt

Walking thru Mifflin, a woman called out frm her porch "I was just reading about you!" She offered H2O, she & her friend shared their story

4:14 PM Jul 10th from txt

iPhone battery dead.

4:15 PM Jul 10th from txt

Hills always look worse than they ar. Just do it!.

4:56 PM Jul 10th from txt

Recharged iPhone . Good for a few minutes.

5:52 PM Jul 10th from txt

Arrived back @ the Motel 6. Having dinner w/ hotel manager's sister & brother-in-law. Very nice people!

7:50 PM Jul 10th from web

I will be a guest on Nicole Sandler's Air America broadcast tonight (streaming live) at 11:15 pm. Check it out: http://www.radioornot.com/

9:43 PM Jul 10th from web

You can listen to Nicole Sandler's interview of me and the Walk on http://airamerica.com/listen. 11:15 (EDT) tonight!

9:45 PM Jul 10th from web

Getting ready to head out to Massillon (west of Canton). Cloudy, ominous. Good 4 my sunburn but hopefully won't rain.

8:42 AM Jul 11th from web

On the road again just east of Wooster. Some raindrops. Thanks again to the Motel 6 in Mansfield & Montelle, Danelle & Rico.

10:35 AM Jul 11th from txt

GPS tracking up now on http://walk4healthcare.org Got battery pk this AM (thanks Geoff!) so iPhone should work 4 longer this time.

10:37 AM Jul 11th from txt

The damp smell of rain on asphalt. Drops heavier. Thunderstorms anticipated. Jacket coming out.

10:39 AM Jul 11th from txt

Raining @ Larue St & Lincoln Way http://loopt.us/tFV8yw.t

10:52 AM Jul 11th from Loopt

Hard to take pic of self in rain @ Lincoln Way & Millborne Rd http://loopt.us/FmXLEw.t

10:56 AM Jul 11th from Loopt

Soaking wet & still 20 miles 2 go! Congress better listen 2 the stories I am collecting!

11:28 AM Jul 11th from txt

Under a tree @ Carr Rd & Lincoln Way http://loopt.us/jitzFA.t

11:37 AM Jul 11th from Loopt

Albinoni Adagio - how fitting with the dismal weather.

11:41 AM Jul 11th from txt

On the main (new 30). @ Kansas Rd & Lincoln Way http://loopt.us/s9g6Vg.t

11:49 AM Jul 11th from Loopt

Spoke with Ida at the Royal Star Inn. I dried off here too. @ Lincoln Way & Wadsworth Rd http://loopt.us/Lwp42Q.t

12:53 PM Jul 11th from Loopt

Cute house by US 30 @ Lincoln Way & Old Lincoln Way http://loopt.us/NbCLLg.t

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Back on old hwy in Dalton, OH http://loopt.us/B9KvCw.t

2:20 PM Jul 11th from Loopt

A military family in Dalton, OH http://loopt.us/Njh9qg.t

2:34 PM Jul 11th from Loopt

Dalton town center in Dalton, OH http://loopt.us/d1u3FA.t

2:43 PM Jul 11th from Loopt

The sunlight drying strategy worked!! My Treo is functioning again!

2:53 PM Jul 11th from txt

Quiet Saturday. I've pretty much dried out now.

3:37 PM Jul 11th from txt

About 1/2 way! 350 miles or so.

3:39 PM Jul 11th from txt

Now entering Stark County.

4:02 PM Jul 11th from txt

Bird houses in Massillon, OH http://loopt.us/2CYz6g.t

4:33 PM Jul 11th from Loopt

On the road again. in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/tchPFQ.t

7:35 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

No internet last night. Many thanks 2 the canton inn 4 the complimentary accommodation!

7:43 AM Jul 12th from txt

My friend, the Allens, and I took the bat up 2 the Days Inn in Lisbon. Along the way many patches of no signal. Looking now 4 Bfast

7:44 AM Jul 12th from txt

Kenneth: W/ insurance but after a pneumonia in hospital came home to a mailbox full of bills in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/zII8xw.t

8:15 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

These stories r highly abbreviated 4 Ff/Twitter feed. in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/t6dVpw.t

8:17 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

Beethoven's 9th symphony-3rd mvmt. Sadness of human misery is sometimes 2 much 2 bear. But miraculously under there's a strain of joy too

8:36 AM Jul 12th from txt

Kundera: 'happiness is what fills the space between sadness.' No! Joy & despair can intermingle richly. Beethoven's message ....

8:40 AM Jul 12th from txt

My feet hurt badly but I am joyful at support of others. I carry desperate stories in my nbk but given 2 me w/ a smile in hopes of change

8:43 AM Jul 12th from txt

Quiet Sunday morn in Canton in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/-YNwGQ.t

8:44 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

Quiet Sunday morn in Canton in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/jQXgzw.t

8:45 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

Bach: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

8:57 AM Jul 12th from txt

Leaving Canton township. Now heading into the hills

9:03 AM Jul 12th from txt

Entering Osnaburg in Canton, OH http://loopt.us/zDLlcA.t

10:01 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

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Osnaburg: Bill Withers 'Lovely Day' on iPod. "When the day in front of me seems impossible to face .. I know it's gonna be a lovely day ...

10:07 AM Jul 12th from txt

For on the battleground of Gettysburg, this is what he said ....

10:26 AM Jul 12th from txt

"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion."

10:28 AM Jul 12th from txt

"That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain. That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom."

10:29 AM Jul 12th from txt

"And that government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth"

10:30 AM Jul 12th from txt

Lovely day in East Canton in East Canton, OH http://loopt.us/edivKg.t

10:35 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

I noticed that Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - one of the greatest speeches of all time - is in Twitter-size chunks. Maybe 140 is special.

10:37 AM Jul 12th from txt

Heading into the hills in East Canton, OH http://loopt.us/IMQNbg.t

10:40 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

As I approach Minerva the AT&T signal will go dead. GPS tracking (on walk4healthcare.org) will also not update thru the network.

10:48 AM Jul 12th from txt

Will rest here for a moment @ Cindell St & Lincoln St http://loopt.us/FsAuLA.t

10:58 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

Whenever I see road kill on the shoulder, I wonder about the meaning of life as I step over it ...

11:25 AM Jul 12th from txt

Water well @ Cindell St & Lincoln St http://loopt.us/KTGlxw.t

11:48 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

Roadkill @ Cindell St & Lincoln St http://loopt.us/0hHjSw.t

11:58 AM Jul 12th from Loopt

check out new WMFD.com TV coverage vid posted on walk4healthcare.org or www.youtube.com/walk4health...

12:28 PM Jul 12th from txt

Robertsville. Walk for Healthcare -) Voice of the People. #HCR @ Lincoln St & Mapleton St http://loopt.us/8addZw.t

12:48 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

Old red brick road @ Baywood St & Robertsville Ave http://loopt.us/uH0nrA.t

1:29 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

Scenic view east of Robertsville. @ Baywood St & Ridgeport Ave http://loopt.us/4CSWLQ.t

1:38 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

Horses and riders along old Lincoln Way. @ Terra Dr & Terri Dr http://loopt.us/wWh1BQ.t

1:54 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

Walking downhill is harder on the feet/legs than uphill. But I found that walking on grass helps.

2:31 PM Jul 12th from txt

Many thks 2 the couple on the porch who gave me water + a bottle of ice. If it wasn't 4 them it'd be hurting.

3:16 PM Jul 12th from txt

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iPhone battery (main + backup) died. Cell signal 1 bar & fading.

3:33 PM Jul 12th from txt

Cell signal back but no iPhone charge so no GPS tracking. Now am just east of Minerva.

6:10 PM Jul 12th from txt

entering Bayard

6:40 PM Jul 12th from txt

I just realized I can use my laptop battery to power my iPhone. office by the roadside! Will update GPS while the signal is good.

7:31 PM Jul 12th from txt

Roadside office. http://loopt.us/_cCFvg.t

7:32 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

I've pulled out my laptop by the roadside and updated my GPS which should now be on the walk4healthcare.org website.

7:44 PM Jul 12th from txt

Interesting fact about the Walk. The most costly item is the medicines (Antibiotic ointments, ibuprofen, sunscreen, etc.). Metaphor 4 #HCR

7:45 PM Jul 12th from txt

Getting ready to take shot of the sunset as I power up my phones by the roadside.

8:01 PM Jul 12th from txt

Someone is shooting a gun somewhere over the hill. 4 shots.

8:08 PM Jul 12th from txt

Wondering if I should keep moving or charge my phones more (don't know how long it'll be 4 my pick-up to overnite resting place.

8:10 PM Jul 12th from txt

WMFD.com TV coverage video now up on YouTube. www.youtube.com/walk4health...

8:12 PM Jul 12th from txt

Sunset over the Lincoln Highway. http://loopt.us/oUdWag.t

8:32 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

http://loopt.us/oQnFlw.t

8:40 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

Dead skunk roadkill. I'm sorry that he met his doom but if he were alive, that close, he'd spray me & they wouldn't allow me in the motel.

8:56 PM Jul 12th from txt

Getting dark. Got safety vest on and flag waving from my bag. Thirsty.

9:06 PM Jul 12th from txt

Everything is so clarified in the twilight.

9:07 PM Jul 12th from txt

Twilight. @ Lynchburg Rd & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/r90tJg.t

9:08 PM Jul 12th from Loopt

We have such a beautiful country! Is that beauty any solace for the rolling woes of healthcare misery I have seen?

9:11 PM Jul 12th from txt

Howard Jones on iPod: "Things can only get better"

9:12 PM Jul 12th from txt

Fireflies lighting the way!

9:38 PM Jul 12th from txt

Nearly pitch-black. Dogs howling. Fireflies guiding.

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Amazing! Forest is like Christmas trees lit up now with fireflies!

9:53 PM Jul 12th from txt

Arrived in Kensington.

9:54 PM Jul 12th from txt

Finally arrived at the Days Inn in Lisbon! Interesting day it has been ...

10:43 PM Jul 12th from txt

Finally arrived at the Days Inn in Lisbon.

10:45 PM Jul 12th from txt

Heading out towards East Liverpool shortly! Please RT and join @walk4healthcare ... nearly literally with real-time pics / GPS tracking

10:02 AM Jul 13th from web

Onward to Pittsburgh. Arriving on Thursday. in Lisbon, OH http://loopt.us/XAX2rQ.t

11:10 AM Jul 13th from Loopt

Dairy Queen east of Lisbon very nice. Gave water + free hotdog, shirt! Thanks Gary!

11:32 AM Jul 13th from txt

Gary has diabetes. No insurance for 11 years and survived by generosity of local docs. Lucky now 2 have insurance thru wife's new job.

11:38 AM Jul 13th from txt

Remember that all posted stories come with signed consent. People want their stories to be told. They must be told.

11:39 AM Jul 13th from txt

Real-time GPS tracking of the walk at http://walk4healthcare.org!

11:47 AM Jul 13th from txt

Home on a hill east of Lisbon. http://loopt.us/UwLqnQ.t

11:49 AM Jul 13th from Loopt

Listening 2 Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma - Vincerò, Vincerò, Vincerò! ... As I climb a long hill (actually like uphill better than down)

11:53 AM Jul 13th from txt

Going on 417 (Lincoln Hwy) @ Stookesberry Rd & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/Ede8ew.t

11:58 AM Jul 13th from Loopt

Forest by the road. @ Roller Coaster Rd & Stookesberry Rd http://loopt.us/yu9_ew.t

12:06 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Reminds of an Andrew Wyeth painting. @ Cream Ridge Rd & Roller Coaster Rd http://loopt.us/LV8i_Q.t

12:48 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Rolling hills approaching West Virginia. @ Cream Ridge Rd & Roller Coaster Rd http://loopt.us/zNFtZQ.t

12:54 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Road blocked. Will need to find a way to get on the highway (Rt 11)

2:02 PM Jul 13th from txt

Amazing-I was walking along and a man w/ a camera approaches. Turns out 2 be a reporter who was searching on Twitter + found my posts.

2:07 PM Jul 13th from txt

Major detour (see walk4healthcare.orf for live GPS tracking). Like #HCR - don't let the diversions detract from the ultimate goal.

2:19 PM Jul 13th from txt

Back on hwy @ State Route 11 & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/3s-VDg.t

2:29 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Apparently can't walk on 11. State trooper kindly stopped and drove past the blockage to the two-lane

2:48 PM Jul 13th from txt

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road (Lincoln Highway) Entering East Liverpool.

5:24 PM Jul 13th from txt

Approaching downtown East Liverpool. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/RLhpXg.t

6:13 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Ohio River. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/dVKQ0A.t

6:15 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

West Virginia on the other side. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/7urh2A.t

6:20 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Heading downtown. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/vP-ZJQ.t

6:32 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Museum of ceramics. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/GowjqQ.t

6:37 PM Jul 13th from Loopt

Downtown East Liverpool. Walked through some pretty grim neighborhoods. Children playing in the streets with hope for the future.

6:53 PM Jul 13th from txt

Thanks to all for the wonderful tweets! You know that when I'm on the road (most of the day) I can't really reply but know that I appreciate

8:29 PM Jul 13th from web

Back @ Days Inn. East Liverpool Review & Lisbon Morning Jnl articles tomorrow! Will update my dispatches tonight. http://bit.ly/ORI3m

8:31 PM Jul 13th from web

RT Write your Reps & Senators about @walk4healthcare! Will be in DC on 7/26 w/ stories of real people in hand. Why is Congress dawdling?

8:33 PM Jul 13th from web

RT pls. @walk4healthcare is walking frm Chicago->DC 4 #HCR. See: http://bit.ly/ORI3m. Tweets incl healthcare stories, Loopt pics along route

9:06 PM Jul 13th from web

Amazing Twitter tale: Reporter (D.Grimes) form East Liverpool Review came out 2 interview me along road based on Loopt (GPS) info in tweets!

9:17 PM Jul 13th from web

@dgrimes Gr8 2 meet u! Dr. Ogan Gurel gains a companion as he(@Walk4Healthcare) makes his way thru Columbiana Cnty. http://yfrog.com/0cx4zj

9:30 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to dgrimes

RT @walk4healthcare Excellent WMFD-TV (Mansfield, OH) coverage at http://bit.ly/aqmkc.

10:43 PM Jul 13th from web

RT @walk4healthcare guest on the Nicole Sandler show on Air America. Listen to the podcast http://bit.ly/pwbSL. Thx Nicole 4 a great show!

10:44 PM Jul 13th from web

RT a better version of the WMFD-TV coverage of @walk4healthcare http://bit.ly/L9DiF

10:50 PM Jul 13th from web

@Memaloose The dog was walking with me the reporter for about 500 yards. The reporter thought it was a cool shot and took the pic.

10:52 PM Jul 13th from web

@rayk58 Thanks for the RT. Feel free to spread the word about the blog http://bit.ly/ORI3m

10:53 PM Jul 13th from web

@jonaltbergs Thanks!! Easy for the 'voice of the people' to be invisible. That's what this Walk is about - to

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bring these stories to DC. @loopt You should connect with @dgrimes -- he's a reporter with the East Liverpool Review and he literally found me on the road via Loopt!

10:56 PM Jul 13th from web

@loopt The Walk is an ideal case 4 Loopt. Amazing technology! Thx! Please spread the word & thanks for the RT!

10:57 PM Jul 13th from web

@physiologyprof Thnx for the RT!

10:57 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to physiologyprof

@lizditz yes ... amazing story how @dgrimes found me. I like that phrase 'hyperlocal' media. Thanks for the RT!

10:58 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to lizditz

@WesRackley Thnx for the support & the RT! "Inaction is not an option ..."

11:00 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to WesRackley

@reasoner22 @pjredd @greyTdog ... wow so many! Thnx for the RT and RTs!!

11:02 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to reasoner22

RT I will be in #Pittsburgh #PGH this Thurs 7/16. Interested in attending/helping with a rally/mini-walk? Email [email protected]

11:05 PM Jul 13th from web

@flashyfem I was just walking through Canton two days ago. Contact [email protected] with Pittsburgh (Pitt) info. Thx!

11:18 PM Jul 13th from web

RT @walk4healthcare needs your help! < 2 weeks to go until DC! Spread the word, donate, RT. http://bit.ly/ntflW. Please contribute today!

11:38 PM Jul 13th from web

@flashyfem My walking route stopped off at East Liverpool, just across the Ohio river from WVA. I'll be taking Lincoln Hwy 2 Pitt. ~40 miles

11:55 PM Jul 13th from web in reply to flashyfem

@lizditz Thanks!!!

11:55 PM Jul 13th from web

@flashfem @MD4U @lizditz Thanks, thanks, and triple thanks!

1:00 AM Jul 14th from web

@dgrimes Thanks for the great article in the East Liverpool Review. I'm glad u tracked down Gary at the Lisbon DQ. He was an angel! #HCR

8:17 AM Jul 14th from web

Please help me bring the stories 4 people like Gary (http://bit.ly/p0ZRo) & hundreds others to DC. "Inaction is not an option" http://bit.ly/ntflW

8:18 AM Jul 14th from web

Heading out to West Virginia now! Will be in Pittsburgh on 7/16!

10:28 AM Jul 14th from web

Front page of the East Liverpool Review. Joyce shuttled me from the Days Inn 2 my walking PTA in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/bzsr0A.t

11:57 AM Jul 14th from Loopt

Starting here. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/3z3Z-w.t

11:58 AM Jul 14th from Loopt

Donna - Pres of Auxiliary - welcomed me. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/EHLQqA.t

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Ohio river. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/CJgXWw.t

12:11 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Newell bridge. in East Liverpool, OH http://loopt.us/l9aCxw.t

12:15 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Back broke - doing roadside repair.

12:42 PM Jul 14th from txt

Sorry: BAG broke (not back). The perils of texting while walking.

12:53 PM Jul 14th from txt

Entering Chester, WVa

12:53 PM Jul 14th from txt

Talked with Tom. Described case of possible Medicare fraud that he’s witnessed. For some companies healthcare is simply a pot o' gold.

12:55 PM Jul 14th from txt

VFW post in Chester. in Chester, WV http://loopt.us/mWU_ng.t

1:08 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

"From these honored dead we gain increased devotion ... in Chester, WV http://loopt.us/TvbtYQ.t

1:10 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Sharyn of DaVinci salon came out 2 say hello. Saw article. in Chester, WV http://loopt.us/uGPbyQ.t

1:24 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Annie on Carolina St (Chester) said hello. She’s been lucky with her healthcare$ Wants me 2 post 'HI!' For her.

1:29 PM Jul 14th from txt

Approaching US 30 in Chester, WV http://loopt.us/PFr_oQ.t

2:01 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Approaching US 30 in Chester, WV http://loopt.us/-kPc6g.t

2:02 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Stewart Hill - 1263 ft @ 30/12 & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/ogih1Q.t

2:37 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Bad accident. @ Rice Run & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/CwX-ew.t

2:52 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Hope 2 meet with CEO of East Liverpool City Hospital + potentially some MDs.

2:54 PM Jul 14th from txt

PA! @ Rice Run & United States Highway 30 http://loopt.us/iOfO-g.t

2:57 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Thx 2 those who donated 2 the Walk. Contribute via PayPal 2 [email protected]. Helps a lot. PopTarts 4 dinner courtesy Days Inn.

3:02 PM Jul 14th from txt

Mill Creek @ Lincoln Hwy & State Route 168 http://loopt.us/wZ4QBA.t

4:03 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Leg cut up by some roadside barbed brambles. Time for an topical antibiotic stop + shoe/sock change.

4:13 PM Jul 14th from txt

As American as the open road - a public, common good. Why can't HC be like that? #HCR @ Lincoln Hwy & Silver Sli... http://loopt.us/gH_kPg.t

4:24 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

IPod: Robert Palmer - "Bad case of lovin' you"

4:26 PM Jul 14th from txt

2 DC w/ nbk filled w/ HC stories keeps me pushing forward. Someone said 2 me, "Go knock some sense

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into those knuckehead lobbyists!" #HCR Nice horse. @ Bocktown Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/94QXTQ.t

5:04 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Static on my iPod from the high-tension electrical transmission lines above.

5:19 PM Jul 14th from txt

About 25 miles from #Pittsburgh! #PGH #HCR Walk 4 Healthcare. Join me in PGH!

5:23 PM Jul 14th from txt

iPhone battery dead. Real-time GPS now not tracking on walk4healthcare.org. Will try to plug in backup battery at next rest pt.

5:30 PM Jul 14th from txt

Entering Hanover Township. Beautiful weather. Have only been rained on twice in the past two and a half weeks.

5:34 PM Jul 14th from txt

Entering Harshaville. Houses are beginning to have more of a East Coast style architecture.

5:40 PM Jul 14th from txt

IPhone backup battery up. GPS now active on walk4healthcare.org

6:08 PM Jul 14th from txt

Shirley: on Medicare, can't afford AARP drug plan. @ Frankfort Rd & Hanover Rendall Rd http://loopt.us/xxV-Hw.t

6:33 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Note that the stories Tweeted r highly abbreviated. More complete dispatches can be found on walk4healthcare.org

6:35 PM Jul 14th from txt

Western Pa forest. @ Crooks School Rd & Lance Rd http://loopt.us/25R-Cg.t

6:51 PM Jul 14th from Loopt

Back @ motel! Beautiful day! Thx 4 all the support & RT. Pls spread the word. #Pittsburgh on Thurs, 7/16. Roberto Clemente Park 12:30. #HCR

8:58 PM Jul 14th from web

@WeGotEd contact @jvmoore he is the media contact for @Walk4Healthcare he has called your producer a number of times.

11:01 PM Jul 14th from web in reply to WeGotEd

@physiologyprof we @jvmoore and @walk4healthcare have reached back out to him, waiting to hear back #hcr

11:51 PM Jul 14th from web in reply to physiologyprof

@Walk4Healthcare (Ogan Gurel) deeply appreciates the Tweets. I dearly miss family & friends so gr8 2 have TweetWorld joining me on the Walk!

12:03 AM Jul 15th from web

@Cody_K Sorry to hear that ... nice thing about walking ... I've gotten no speeding tickets (yet!!). :)

12:04 AM Jul 15th from web

I've changed my Twitter time setting to Eastern time! Should have done that 300 miles earlier when I was in eastern Indiana!!

12:38 AM Jul 15th from web

For more pictures from the Walk For Healthcare see http://bit.ly/yciaT from the Facebook group http://bit.ly/47ALY

2:45 AM Jul 15th from web

@LaShuan thx for offering to walk together! That would be wonderful! You can follow the walk (real-time GPS tracking) at walk4healthcare.org

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Getting ready for the push into #Pittsburgh! Roberto Clemente Memorial Park at 12:30, Thursday (7/16) RT all your #PGH friends!

8:32 AM Jul 15th from web

RT Facebook event pg 4 tomorrow's #Pittsburgh rally http://bit.ly/90VCr. FB event pg Just set up, please RT, esp 2 all your #PGH friends!!

9:02 AM Jul 15th from web

Beautiful day! Getting ready 2 head out on the road. Keep the Tweets & RTs coming. Follow the Walk GPS-linked pics, HC commentary, stories

9:19 AM Jul 15th from web

New #HCR plan in Congress CLEARLY guided by special interests http://bit.ly/1TWWDY Assuages ins companies. Where is the voice of the people?

9:27 AM Jul 15th from web

RT @jvmoore: @WeGotEd I just called James re: @walk4healthcare however he didn't have time to speak, am I calling the wrong person?

11:11 AM Jul 15th from twhirl

Lost a lot of time in Pittsburgh with the bag transport. On Bayer road now.

1:23 PM Jul 15th from txt

On Bayer Rd. Will #HCR be named after special interests too? @ Penn Lincoln Dr & Steubenville Pike http://loopt.us/_-M4PA.t

1:25 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Walking along Bayer Rd-named after the company. Pristine landscaped corp campus paid 4 w/ Medicare Part D boondoggle. Will #HCR B the same?

1:37 PM Jul 15th from txt

Joyce: "Even when u do have insurance sometimes that don't mean nothing" Full story 2 B posted in dispatches. Walk4healthcare.org

1:41 PM Jul 15th from txt

IPhone batt dead. GPS not active. Will recharge at next rest place.

2:37 PM Jul 15th from txt

In Robinson, PA just outside of Pittsburgh. Industrial section of road. Not much for pics.

2:54 PM Jul 15th from txt

GPS back up. 'Comings and goings' @ Campbells Run Rd & Raymond P Shafer Hwy http://loopt.us/wmeY5g.t

3:04 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Rally / mini-walk 4 healthcare reform tomorrow in #Pittsburgh at Roberto Clemente Memorial Park 12:30. #HCR

3:08 PM Jul 15th from txt

Heading 2 Pennsbury village. Holst 'The Planets-Jupiter' on iPod. in Pennsbury Village, PA http://loopt.us/rdJGIg.t

3:12 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Like the hills+valleys I trek, the Walk has ups+downs. Gr8 friends made, wondrous vistas, will there B a motel down the line, and H2O, H2O.

3:31 PM Jul 15th from txt

Deb: No insurance. Goes to doctor only if absolutely nec. Essentially no HC in Thornburg, PA http://loopt.us/yiNoBA.t

3:53 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

'Unselfish devotion' - Has that gone out of fashion? in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/2EP7_Q.t

4:51 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

While the feet r doing much better, my back hurts. But these tribulations r nothing like the tragically surreal

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stories I've gathered. Almost there - just 4 miles to go. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/R6QdKg.t

5:00 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Rome is a city of a thousand hills. #Pittsburgh has a thousand!

5:08 PM Jul 15th from txt

Steep hills in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/zMk5kg.t

5:16 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

iPhone backup battery dead. No GPS or Loopt postings.

6:02 PM Jul 15th from txt

Behind me some 'police activity' but can't show out of respect for privacy. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/FA6Ltw.t

6:45 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

The fading sun scintillating the dome of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/Ymb1bw.t

6:50 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

iPod: Sheryl Crow "Leaving Las Vegas" seems apt for the neighborhood I’m walking through.

6:51 PM Jul 15th from txt

Arrived at the motel!! Believe it or not am going for a walk to take pics of the #Pittsburgh skyline during the sunset. iPhone was dead then

7:11 PM Jul 15th from web

RT Flyer for tomorrow's #Pittsburgh gathering for **REAL** healthcare reform. See (and download) from http://bit.ly/2zIv5v. Pls email widely

7:27 PM Jul 15th from web

10th Ave Bridge. Not a fan of heights & don't want to drop iPhone! in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/BPikg.t

7:40 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Ohio River. I've raced here with the Leander Boat Club. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/xgjgZg.t

7:42 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Where I'm staying tonight. I'll need help with lodging in where motels sparse in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/OxksMg.t

7:44 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Waiting 4 the sunset over the Ohio. A passing pedestrian wondered if I was OK. "Are you, hammered," she asked. I probably look exhausted.

8:14 PM Jul 15th from txt

Sunset over the Ohio. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/6SUXbA.t

8:22 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Sunset over the Ohio II in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/0lx_eg.t

8:32 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Healthcare reform bill or Aetna/Pfizer Preservation Act? Which'll it be? Support the Walk For Healthcare http://bit.ly/ORI3m People's voice

8:44 PM Jul 15th from web

Rally / mini-Walk tomorrow (7/16) in #Pittsburgh at 12:30 Roberto Clemente Memorial Park. See: http://bit.ly/2zIv5v or http://bit.ly/90VCr

8:46 PM Jul 15th from web

@dgrimes Thx for the RT (and the article!). Getting ready for tomorrow's rally http://bit.ly/2zIv5v #HCR

8:56 PM Jul 15th from web in reply to dgrimes

@Karoli @Memaloose @lizditz @Nanmac3109 @idblog @PhyllisLevinson @physiologyprof @jesterdave

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Robin: gf lost job & ins. Diagnosed w/ cancer. Asked to pay $689/mo 4 meds. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/qzDElw.t

9:25 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

@bleumoonsattic @Greytdog Thx for the RT ... spread the message of @walk4healthcare http://bit.ly/ORI3m

9:29 PM Jul 15th from web in reply to bleumoonsattic

Skyline. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/JXZO7Q.t

10:02 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

Skyline II in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/d4MG3Q.t

10:03 PM Jul 15th from Loopt

RT @Walk4Healthcare #Pittsburgh rally on Thursday 7/16 at 12:30 pm Roberto Clemente Memorial Park. http://bit.ly/dBSpt for more info.

11:24 PM Jul 15th from web

RT http://bit.ly/90VCr Facebook group for the #Pittsburgh @walk4healthcare rally (Thursday 7/16 at 12:30pm Roberto Clemente Memorial Park)

11:36 PM Jul 15th from web

@bleumoonsattic Thx! Stories now posting on Facebook @Walk4Healthcare group Wall (stories often 2 complex 4 140 char). http://bit.ly/47ALY

11:38 PM Jul 15th from web in reply to bleumoonsattic

@walk4healthcare will be a guest on Nicole Sandler's Air America radio show Thursday (7/16) at 12:15pm EDT. Listen live http://bit.ly/9xI2R

12:00 AM Jul 16th from web

@nicolesandler I'm really looking forward 2 being on your Air America show today (7/16) at 12:15 EDT live on http://airamerica.com/listen

12:25 AM Jul 16th from web

RT Rally/Mini-Walk 4 #HCR #Pittsburgh today at 12:30 pm Roberto Clemente Memorial Park with @Walk4Healthcare 4 Info: http://bit.ly/dBSpt

8:49 AM Jul 16th from web

CEO of US Chamber of Commerce says #HCR wd "unfairly compete w pvt providers." This man clueless. 1: pvt insurers, 2: r u shedding ne tears?

9:31 AM Jul 16th from web

#Pittsburgh healthcare reform rally TODAY!! 7/16 at 12:30 pm Roberto Clemente Memorial Park. http://bit.ly/dBSpt for more info. #HCR

9:32 AM Jul 16th from web

Heading out to Roberto Clemente Memorial Park in #Pittsburgh soon! http://bit.ly/dBSpt

9:33 AM Jul 16th from web

RT corrected @jvmoore: @Walk4HealthCare will talk to @Nicolesandler sitting in for Thom Hartmann @ 12:15p listen here http://twurl.nl/b1qplk

11:11 AM Jul 16th from twhirl

Walking thru Armstrong Tunnel in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/nQ7jCA.t

11:29 AM Jul 16th from Loopt

@janehamsher @Walk4HealthCare will talk to @Nicolesandler sitting in for Thom Hartmann @ 12:15p listen here http://twurl.nl/b1qplk

11:30 AM Jul 16th from web in reply to janehamsher

Honor Roll in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/WsowbA.t

11:35 AM Jul 16th from Loopt

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It's comforting to know that HC insurance premiums are going to billboard ads. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/lj7oDA.t

11:46 AM Jul 16th from Loopt

A grp of Highmark employees were snickering @ my sign behind my back & then they went inside here in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/38s4Ow.t

11:52 AM Jul 16th from Loopt

Insur companies living the high life at the Palazzo Restaurant .. No illusions: this is where your insurance premium $ go.

11:54 AM Jul 16th from txt

Ohio river. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/tQwQYQ.t

11:59 AM Jul 16th from Loopt

Along the river. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/Dngcag.t

12:02 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Rhonda: Had to fight a $10,000 denial of claim by Highmark. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/-_LZpQ.t

1:33 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Only yr actions makes the people's voice heard. Don't be invisible, don't hide behind keyboards. Get active! It's the American way!

2:04 PM Jul 16th from txt

Disappointing: no one showed exc Post-Gazette reporter. Walking past Heinz field & PNC Park. Do you want #HCR to be named by Corp lobbyists?

2:05 PM Jul 16th from txt

The bldg is tall, the lobbyists richly fierce. Don't let #HCR be called Highmark Act. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/Z4HEbw.t

2:07 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Listening 2 Holst 'Jupiter.' If the people don't take back this nation then we r doomed. & this is not helium hyperbole. Blister just popped.

2:20 PM Jul 16th from txt

Leaving Pittsburgh. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/r-nvAQ.t

3:07 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/KK6MbQ.t

3:20 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Log cabin home. From a time when no one had insurance. in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/iNsPnQ.t

3:47 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

CMU in Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/rlMUpA.t

3:57 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Pushing on. If anyone knows families that can host me 4 a nite during trek into Appalachia let me know. Few motels + staying w people better

3:59 PM Jul 16th from txt

I miss my family. GPS tracking down until I plug in the iPhone backup battery.

4:30 PM Jul 16th from txt

Sock change + antibiotic application).. GPS tracking (see it on walk4healthcare.org) now up w/ backup battery 4 iPone plugged in.

5:18 PM Jul 16th from txt

I thank Patty and the Holiday Inn Express in Irwin for tonight's stay. Many thanks 2 all the wonderful motels hosting the Walk along the way

5:28 PM Jul 16th from txt

Entering Swissvale. Thinking about the need 4 bolder measures out of DC for healthcare reform. #HCR

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Rush hour traffic on I-376. Walking is faster. in Swissvale, PA http://loopt.us/B3nRlg.t

5:41 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Woes in Swissvale. in Swissvale, PA http://loopt.us/3dAgPg.t

5:58 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Hills up ahead. No mountain too high to stop this walk. in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/GMQstQ.t

6:14 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Had gr8 interview w/ #nicolesandler today! Thx 2 Thom Hartmann 4 having Nicole. Really appr oppy 2 get these HC stories out! Podcast coming.

6:52 PM Jul 16th from txt

First Carnegie (public) library. Imagine if 50 mil Americans couldn't read. in Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/ImAgBA.t

7:05 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Zenobia: HC insurance trials & tribulations in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/GeQVJg.t

7:07 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Geo. Washington. in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/c-QXRA.t

7:08 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Recharged batteries and drank water at the Braddock Carnegie Library (the first one apparently) in the U.S.

7:11 PM Jul 16th from txt

US Steel plant in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/4dwCwA.t

7:17 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

USS plant. in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/eYuQKA.t

7:18 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Check out live, real-time GPS tracking of the Walk For Healthcare on walk4healthcare.org

7:22 PM Jul 16th from txt

Took a wrong turn and found the Carnegie library and Geo Washington. Sometimes 'wrong turns' lead to auspicios outcomes.

7:24 PM Jul 16th from txt

With the sunset to the west, the shadow points to DC. in North Braddock, PA http://loopt.us/Ueljhw.t

7:27 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

Entering East Pittsburgh. Pachelbel Canon on the iPod.

7:32 PM Jul 16th from txt

Finally back on Lincoln Hwy. Listening to British Grenadiers (Barry Lyndon). in East Pittsburgh, PA http://loopt.us/WQFJBg.t

7:41 PM Jul 16th from Loopt

iPhone dead. Wanted pic of Geo Westinghouse sign-prolific American inventor. Would he have been as innovative w/ healthcare worries? #HCR

7:59 PM Jul 16th from txt

British Grenadiers again on iPod. Every doctor is a soldier-a soldier in the battle against disease. Help me take on the shameless lobbyists

8:03 PM Jul 16th from txt

GPS tracking down. Arriving in N Versailles my walking endpoint. But since no pickup to the motel avail I will just push on 2 Irwin.

8:08 PM Jul 16th from txt

Talked to a couple of EMTs. Lots of stories. No shoulder on road. Hope I don't end up in an ambulance. I have no insurance..

8:13 PM Jul 16th from txt

Sock change + iPhone batt recharge at N Versailles McD's. Putting on safety vest too (courtesy of the

8:31 PM Jul 16th from txt

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Allens in Mansfield, OH). Thx!! This is amazing! Ryan Trump was following me on Twitter, read post on no pickup and met me on US 30! We r going back 2 PGH 2 get my bag!!

9:28 PM Jul 16th from txt

I arrived at the motel (with bag too!). The logistics of all this is complicated.

11:25 PM Jul 16th from txt

Thx 4 the tweets!! Someone said it'd be better if I responded more. Not easy (don't have reception sometimes) + can't from iPhone browser.

12:05 AM Jul 17th from web

I'll check into some better s/w to handle twitter feed replies. Thx 2 all for following!

12:06 AM Jul 17th from web

@Greytdog @ProgressiveMews @JDArtist @flashyfem Ryan's great! We had pizza at hotel and shared stories. He's in FB grp. http://bit.ly/47ALY

12:11 AM Jul 17th from web in reply to Greytdog

If you're on FB, here's a pic of Ryan Trump and me. http://bit.ly/9N4LD

12:13 AM Jul 17th from web

Getting some rest now.

1:40 AM Jul 17th from web

@Memaloose Main blisters much better tho there're two open wounds associated with them but under control. Some new blisters popped up 2day.

1:45 AM Jul 17th from web in reply to Memaloose

Thanks to the Pittsburg Post-Gazette for this picture of @walk4healthcare, walking from Chicago to DC for #hcr http://bit.ly/2lP6rG

8:32 AM Jul 17th from twhirl

Getting ready to head out to Denison/Latrobe (PA)! Overcast but clearing. Pic in today's Pittsburgh PostGazette http://bit.ly/2lP6rG

8:56 AM Jul 17th from web

RT @windycitywatch: #followFriday #ff please follow @walk4healthcare he is walking from Chicago to DC for #hcr http://bit.ly/2lP6rG

9:00 AM Jul 17th from twhirl

Looking 2 stay in people's homes during next stretch in PA. Denison/Latrobe, Jenners/Stoystown, Schellsburg/Bedford, Breezewood, Breezy Pt

9:11 AM Jul 17th from web

Email Kerem Arig - [email protected] - if you know people in these towns! Thx!!

9:11 AM Jul 17th from web

@HealthCaucus @SenatorMenendez #followFriday please follow @walk4healthcare he is walking from Chicago to DC for #hcr http://bit.ly/2lP6rG

9:40 AM Jul 17th from web in reply to HealthCaucus

Greensburgh motel will cost $ (reduced r8) b/c of hi occup. Pls donate 2 the Walk, every bit counts! PayPal link: http://bit.ly/UPu4G

10:43 AM Jul 17th from web

On the road. Raining.

11:36 AM Jul 17th from txt

Narrow shoulder http://loopt.us/B4racw.t

11:53 AM Jul 17th from Loopt

Passing by Adamsburg

12:10 PM Jul 17th from txt

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Raining hard now. Racoon roadkill. Rising stench of rotting corpses mixed w/ truck fumes. Samuel Barber's Adagio (frm Platoon) plays on iPod

12:34 PM Jul 17th from txt

Raining harder. Thunderstorms. Thx 2 Ryan I have a "Terrible Towel" 2 dry off my phones. Now past Adamsburg.

12:58 PM Jul 17th from txt

Ugh. in Jeannette, PA http://loopt.us/ly6inA.t

1:01 PM Jul 17th from Loopt

Got completely soaked. Drying out at the Courtyard Marriott in Greensburg. Got uninsured stories at the Wendy's up the road.

2:51 PM Jul 17th from txt

RT Podcast of the Air America interview with Nicole Sandler on the Thom Hartmann show now available: http://bit.ly/FMQ78

3:44 PM Jul 17th from web

Took Ryan out for dinner. He has been very helpful! Plus has stories. @ Hills Dr & State Route 30 http://loopt.us/TfS1kw.t

6:20 PM Jul 17th from Loopt

"U can reach out 4 help but without ins you're nobody" http://loopt.us/acjxwA.t

8:39 PM Jul 17th from Loopt

Rebecca (very troubling story concluding with): "You can reach out for help but without insurance you're nobody." http://loopt.us/acjxwA.t

9:18 PM Jul 17th from web

@StaceRay @KAIZENcoach @pjredd @JohnDigles @ProgressiveMews @Karoli @physiologyprof @WesRackley Thx 4 the RT & follow suggestions!

9:23 PM Jul 17th from web in reply to StaceRay

@charyl @heatherjstrout @blondetwit @dulcecalor @pjredd @philosopher1906 @KIMMIEnFL @lizditz Thx for the tweets/RTs!

9:27 PM Jul 17th from web in reply to charyl

@hellonheelz Thx! I love your Twitter moniker HellOnHeelz ... Very apt. :)

10:19 PM Jul 17th from web in reply to hellonheelz

@blueinnc Thx!!

10:26 PM Jul 17th from web in reply to blueinnc

RT @Karoli I like this http://twitpic.com/apxl8 - Wearing this on my walk to remind of what's possible. (Agree :) )

11:27 PM Jul 17th from web

President Obama says "Health Care Reform Cannot Wait!" http://bit.ly/QuAZe #hcr #healthcare

9:31 AM Jul 18th from twhirl

will be on w/Dick Kay@1:15p(c)/2:15p(e) visit http://bit.ly/llsxe listen@ http://bit.ly/IzDhh call 773.838.9278 #hcr

9:51 AM Jul 18th from twhirl

On the road. Will be hitting Appalachian foothills the PM! Have recovered frm yesterday's rain. Will be on the Dick Kay show @ 2:15 EDT.

10:52 AM Jul 18th from txt

Live GPS tracking of the Walk avail on walk4healthcare.org. If u r near Latrobe come visit on US 30 (Lincoln Hwy)!

11:04 AM Jul 18th from txt

St. Vincent College. @ State Route 981 & Technology Way http://loopt.us/sXDi8g.t

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Approaching foothills @ Driving St & Golf St http://loopt.us/eZvmZw.t

12:16 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Passing Latrobe. Lobbyists (insurance, pharma, hospitals) spending upto $2 million/day to thwart #HCR. The Walk spending less than $100/day.

12:19 PM Jul 18th from txt

Running (er, 'Walking') joke: How does a lobbyist sleep at night? Ans: On a nice, comfy bed.

12:21 PM Jul 18th from txt

I admit: somewhat corny joke, but, I think, lots of meaning behind. Seriously, how does someone sleep well believing in HC 4 some, not all.

12:24 PM Jul 18th from txt

Always better to walk against traffic even if the sign says 'Wrong Way' Don't rest. Fight 4 real #HCR. @ Ligonier http://loopt.us/Oi5jbw.t

12:54 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Didn't get the name of this stream but it looks nice. Making good time. http://loopt.us/2LxZYg.t

1:04 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Dense forest alongside the Lincoln Hwy. http://loopt.us/cnpQpg.t

1:07 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Follow the walk w/ real-time GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org (using InstaMapper s/w)

1:09 PM Jul 18th from txt

Slow, steady climb. @ Lincoln Hwy & St Clair Hollow Rd http://loopt.us/EZiHXA.t

1:15 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Alongside the Loyalhanna Creek. http://loopt.us/naGsBw.t

1:22 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Brahms Piano Concerto #1 majestic 1st mvmt + lyric 2nd fit beautifully with the view here.

1:24 PM Jul 18th from txt

will be on w/Dick Kay at 2:15pm (eastern) to talk about his walk for #hrc listen live here http://bit.ly/IzDhh please rt

1:47 PM Jul 18th from twhirl

will be on w/Dick Kay at 2:15p (est) to talk about his walk for #hcr listen live http://bit.ly/IzDhh please rt

1:53 PM Jul 18th from twhirl

Had a gr8 interview on the Dick Kay show. Many thx 4 having me on his show. Watch 4 podcast posting.

3:30 PM Jul 18th from txt

Freude Schoene Gottefunken! Beethoven's 9th on iPod.

3:52 PM Jul 18th from txt

Entering Ligonier @ Main St & Old Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/0wVVog.t

4:16 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Ne town ctr. in Ligonier, PA http://loopt.us/mqGdVA.t

4:23 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Fort Ligonier. in Ligonier, PA http://loopt.us/15bx_Q.t

4:34 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Reenactment @Fort Ligonier. in Ligonier, PA http://loopt.us/fTFVKA.t

4:36 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Glorious! @ Lincoln Hwy & State Route 381 http://loopt.us/AN7UTg.t

5:19 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

"And that Govt of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth."

5:32 PM Jul 18th from txt

Entering town @ Lincoln Hwy & Locust St http://loopt.us/uSEtTA.t

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Entering Laurel Mountain. in Laurel Mountain, PA http://loopt.us/qRP1UQ.t

5:50 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

iPhone battery soon dying. GPS tracking will be down.

6:19 PM Jul 18th from txt

People honking & waving! Thx 4 all the support!

6:21 PM Jul 18th from txt

Lots of animals now flitting about in the forest. http://loopt.us/Far0YQ.t

6:22 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Altitude 1758 ft now!

6:24 PM Jul 18th from txt

More uphill http://loopt.us/nN5IHw.t

6:30 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

Arrived at the hotel, Ryan helping with logistics, had dinner and am writing up a story for the blog.

11:18 PM Jul 18th from web

Bob: 44 yrs working in gov't. Wonders why the gov't ins plan (same as for Congress) can't be avail 2 all. http://loopt.us/Vw8Y6Q.t

11:33 PM Jul 18th from Loopt

RT @ProgressiveMews Great article interleaving activism, hi-tech, and healthcare issues all together. Thx!! http://bit.ly/8OYmx

11:45 PM Jul 18th from web

@healthreformusa Well said: "Special interests groups shouldn't call the ..." Indeed, the mustn't!!

12:04 AM Jul 19th from web in reply to healthreformusa

@Memaloose My deepest condolences on your loss.

12:06 AM Jul 19th from web

Thx Healther 4 the gr8 article on @Walk4Healthcare in Op-Ed News: http://bit.ly/8OYmx Check it out!

1:25 AM Jul 19th from web

@Michael_Cochran @lynndorman @windycitywatch @PhyllisLevinson @rayk58 @mimiwiggins @Winkfromblueyes @art_n_booklife @WesRackley Thx 4 RTs!

1:26 AM Jul 19th from web in reply to Michael_Cochran

@KIMMIEnFL @prmros @rayk58 @PkaPk @blueinnc @mommadona @Nanmac3109 @hellonheelz @DinkyShop Thx 4 the RTs/Tweets!

1:28 AM Jul 19th from web in reply to KIMMIEnFL

RT @KIMMIEnFL Wow! Great, inspiring story of Walkin' Lawton http://bit.ly/5zV8b. Thx 4 sharing w/ me.

1:30 AM Jul 19th from web

Special dispatch posted: Ryan's story http://bit.ly/cLWZk

8:43 AM Jul 19th from web

Photos from yesterday's walk posted on Facebook: http://bit.ly/VPRa7. Join the FB group too (if not already): http://bit.ly/47ALY

8:56 AM Jul 19th from web

IMPORTANT: Pls contact your Members of Congress about the Walk!! Only YOU (as constituents) can do this. Use this http://bit.ly/2bAGhG. Thx!

9:08 AM Jul 19th from web

Pls RT: Contact your Members of Congress about the Walk!! Only YOU (as constituents) can do this. Use this http://bit.ly/2bAGhG. Thx!

9:09 AM Jul 19th from web

Contact your members of Congress! Here's the info link on walk4healthcare.org: http://bit.ly/s3sPL. 4 direct contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

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Named after Dr. Edward Jenner - originator of vaccination. Pvt INS business model doesn't support prevention. in... http://loopt.us/fwQuOQ.t

11:04 AM Jul 19th from Loopt

I'm 17 miles south of Johnstown, PA. Johnstown Flood: read about it & u see results of moneyed interests prevailing over the people.

11:30 AM Jul 19th from txt

Leaving. Prevention doesn't bolster quarterly results. in Jennerstown, PA http://loopt.us/eTF9tA.t

11:47 AM Jul 19th from Loopt

Cures don't raise share value as much as chronic drugs (read 'blockbuster') do. @ Front St & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/eTwMcQ.t

12:04 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

1 week 2 DC!!! Get the word out 2 your Members of Congress. #Walk4Healthcare is bringing the voice of the people 2 DC & they should listen!

12:08 PM Jul 19th from txt

Started Walk at 146 pounds. Now 144. Important NOT to lose 2 much weight. Can get sick w/ such a brutal pace & since I have no ins not good.

12:34 PM Jul 19th from txt

Vistas! With wind energy in distance. @ Ralphton Rd & Trading Post Rd http://loopt.us/LnpJlA.t

12:37 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Newly killed cat. Beautiful coat, what family, if any, misses him. RIP dreaming of hunting birds. @ Lincoln Hwy ... http://loopt.us/52p7ug.t

12:42 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Can't get the cat's image out of my mind.

12:44 PM Jul 19th from txt

IPod: Chopin Tristesse Etude

12:49 PM Jul 19th from txt

Lincoln Hwy mural. @ Haines Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/X0hXVw.t

1:02 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Nearing Stoystown. @ Lincoln Hwy & Slagle Hill Rd http://loopt.us/P72sLw.t

1:22 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

2076 ft. @ Crowsdale Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/ES_aPQ.t

1:58 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Entering Stoystown @ Lincoln Hwy & Main St http://loopt.us/mAZdjA.t

2:33 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Ed: No ins. "Glad I've been healthy or I'd be dead." @ Schoolhouse Rd & Whistler Rd http://loopt.us/Dr5AWw.t

2:51 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Stony Creek. @ Club Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/CdXCew.t

3:48 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Stony Creek. @ Lenhart Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/kIdyTQ.t

3:48 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Pulled a hamstring on a long, long uphill. Still walkable. Listening 2 Barber's Adagio (from Platoon). The invisible uninsured like Elijah.

4:22 PM Jul 19th from txt

I am taking a detour to the Flight 93 Memorial. It is 3 miles away off Rt 30. 6 mile detour total.

4:56 PM Jul 19th from txt

Road to Flight 93 Memorial @ Highland Rd & Lambertsville Rd http://loopt.us/PePnqA.t

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1/4 mi away frm Flt 93 Mem; see the Amer. flag. Stunning revelation: all other mntntops covrd w/ trees. Suggests someone tried 2 land plane.

6:02 PM Jul 19th from txt

Flt 93 Memorial up ahead. This is the only field around 360 deg. @ Skyline Rd & Stauffer Rd http://loopt.us/PhoQgQ.t

6:05 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Flt 93 Mem. You can see the portable toilets off to the left. @ Skyline Rd & Stauffer Rd http://loopt.us/XsuU_Q.t

6:10 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Talked to Flt 93 Ambassador & clarified based on FDR + CVR that the terrorists had ctl of the plane at the end.

6:26 PM Jul 19th from txt

Flt 93 memorial @ Skyline Rd & Stauffer Rd http://loopt.us/U9-_fQ.t

7:20 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

Mountains to the west. @ Skyline Rd & Stauffer Rd http://loopt.us/qq6G2A.t

7:22 PM Jul 19th from Loopt

@art_n_booklife yes, #HCR not a political issue (tho politicized). I've talked w/ republicans & democrats on this Walk. All want #HCR

10:08 PM Jul 19th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@healthreformusa Yes, a national (and economic) security issue beyond the core values of human dignity and human rights.

10:09 PM Jul 19th from web in reply to healthreformusa

@Greytdog @Nanmac3109 Yes, Flt 93 Mem was a 'must see.' 3 mi off my route but I just had to pay homage. Focused on #HCR but imp detours ok

10:11 PM Jul 19th from web in reply to Greytdog

@melodybrynne Thx! I appreciate your reaching out to your Congressional rep/Senators. It's very important! http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

10:12 PM Jul 19th from web in reply to melodybrynne

@donlemoncnn don please follow, walking from Chicago to DC for health care reform, left chi. on 6/27 will arrive in DC 7.26 in So. PA #hcr

10:12 PM Jul 19th from web in reply to donlemoncnn

RT <1 week to DC! Contact your members of Congress! Info on walk4healthcare.org: http://bit.ly/s3sPL. 4 direct contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

7:29 AM Jul 20th from web

@art_n_booklife Thx so much 4 helping spread the word! 4 direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG. More info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:32 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@Memaloose Thx so much 4 helping spread the word! 4 direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG. More info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:32 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to Memaloose

@blueinnc Thx so much for helping spread the word! For direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG & more info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:33 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to blueinnc

@dabloguiman Thx so much 4 helping spread the word! For direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG & more info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:34 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to dabloguiman

@pjredd Thx so much for helping spread the word! For direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG & more info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:35 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to pjredd

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@ThankTank Thx so much for helping spread the word! For direct Congressional contact: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG & more info: http://bit.ly/s3sPL

7:40 AM Jul 20th from web in reply to ThankTank

Beautiful day! Finishing laundry & will be in Bedford 2nite staying w/ a family. Many thx to Jim & Josephine Wehling! walk4healthcare.org

8:40 AM Jul 20th from web

Leaving Schellsburg. Met w/ Jo & Jim w/ bag drop-off. Will b staying @ their home 2nite. V. Nice people. @ Linco... http://loopt.us/y0sBPQ.t

12:50 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Will b meeting with some people @ Jim & Jo's place 2nite 4 discussion on healthcare reform & healthcare stories.

12:51 PM Jul 20th from txt

I'm calling all the wonderful people who have helped the Walk along the way, thanking them & asking that they contact their Reps/Senators.

1:47 PM Jul 20th from txt

The many stories I have gathered (and have posted on the blog) must be heard!

1:48 PM Jul 20th from txt

On the way to Bedford. @ Boney Ln & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/XNUPBg.t

1:49 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Arriving in DC on Sunday, July 26th, returning home (by air!) Tues evening (7/28). Contact your Reps/Senators! They must hear these stories.

2:15 PM Jul 20th from txt

Stopping 4 a rest & listen 2 stories of healthcare. @ Allegheny Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/mpw-Jg.t

2:18 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Elizabeth, reporter for Bedford newspaper, met me here. Nice place. @ Allegheny Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/N5xDqw.t

3:25 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Interesting house west of Bedford. @ Lincoln Hwy & State Route 56 http://loopt.us/t-6r7g.t

3:41 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Why the Walk? I was appalled @ the shameless selfishness of industry interests manip the #HCR debate. Freedom is not a license to be selfish

3:47 PM Jul 20th from txt

Entering Wolfsburg. 3 mi 2 Bedford. If u r in the area come join me 2 Walk 4 Healthcare. Real-time GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.com.

4:03 PM Jul 20th from txt

Old Lincoln Hwy splits towards Bedford. 140 miles (approx) to DC. Who'll fight the lobbyists? @ Lake Dr & Lincol... http://loopt.us/UG5mQQ.t

4:25 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Visited Flt 93 Memorial yesterday (temp mem). Will cost $50M 2. HC industry lobbyists spend $1.4.A DAY foisting their interests on the people

4:33 PM Jul 20th from txt

Nd 2 find shoe repair store 2 put xtra hole in belt. Haven't lost wt but waist size smaller. Pants'll fall downnow that'll make nat'l news

4:39 PM Jul 20th from txt

Kay: no discretionary income after paying 4 HC insurance. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/Vkibrg.t

4:50 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Entering. @ Fulton Ave & Pitt St http://loopt.us/_T1tKw.t

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iPhone battery down. GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org not active. Will plug in backup battery at next resting pt.

5:04 PM Jul 20th from txt

Old style gas station in Bedford. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/uWcvpA.t

5:12 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Raystown branch of Juanita River. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/0Bjj7A.t

5:21 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Fort Bedford. Note the stockade 4 those who can't pay their medical bills in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/UCNH4Q.t

5:22 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Anderson House. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/b0xDBg.t

5:26 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Fraser Tavern. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/mKVE4w.t

5:27 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Real-time GPS tracking now up. Back up battery 4 iPhone plugged in. Go to walk4healthcare.org 4 tracking + links, dispatches & more!

5:35 PM Jul 20th from txt

Leaving Bedford, heading to Harley along the Lincoln Highway. No shoe store :( Will my pants stay up? That is the question.

5:39 PM Jul 20th from txt

Heading back into mountains. @ Clark Building Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/EXHg7w.t

5:49 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

Juliana River. @ Lincoln Hwy & Riverview Rd http://loopt.us/baG_tw.t

6:03 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

iPod: Brahms Piano Concerto #1 as I approach Hartley.

6:24 PM Jul 20th from txt

Robert Palmer: 'Every Kinda People'-"There's no profit in deceit" if only those forces that see HC as a pot of gold would listen 2 this tune

6:29 PM Jul 20th from txt

Jo picked me up 2 take me back to the home. People visiting at 8 to discuss healthcare.

7:22 PM Jul 20th from txt

Eric: no ins. Had brain cancer bit still dealing with bills. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/7C88LQ.t

8:42 PM Jul 20th from Loopt

At the Wehlings in Bedford! Wonderful family. Had several people over talking about healthcare and got stories.

10:35 PM Jul 20th from web

Pictures from today's walk posted on Facebook: http://bit.ly/3mmHbg. To join the FB group (more pics, vids, links) go to http://bit.ly/47ALY

11:52 PM Jul 20th from web

Birds tweeting at pre-dawn. Readying 4 the last leg of the Appalachians. Pls reach out to your lawmakers today! http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

6:31 AM Jul 21st from web

Use this link to let your lawmakers know of the Walk (arriving in DC Sun 7/26). http://bit.ly/2bAGhG It's easy & u can invite others too!

6:52 AM Jul 21st from web

Dr. Gurel arrives in Washington DC on Sunday 7/26 after walking from Chicago for health care reform http://twurl.nl/dx24x0 #hcr

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Beautiful day in Breezewood. Heading 2 McConnellsburg (no hotel, will stay w/ Wehlings again 2nite. Thx!!) GPS active on walk4healthcare.org

10:52 AM Jul 21st from txt

Breezewood-major crossroads. @ Lincoln Hwy & Tannery Rd http://loopt.us/3-KXeg.t

10:55 AM Jul 21st from Loopt

Article on front pg of today's Bedford Gazette. No online version avail though.

10:58 AM Jul 21st from txt

Beautiful vistas! Beautiful country! @ I-76 & Pennsylvania Tpke http://loopt.us/I7rkmw.t

11:25 AM Jul 21st from Loopt

Crossing over I-76. @ I-76 & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/A59Wsg.t

11:30 AM Jul 21st from Loopt

SenateRepublicans following-Party of Lincoln believes in govt by, of, for people so they'll want 2 hear #walk4healthcare voice of the people

11:39 AM Jul 21st from txt

More vistas! @ I-76 & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/3A6VZw.t

11:40 AM Jul 21st from Loopt

Entering Fulton County. Beethoven Pathetique on iPod

11:44 AM Jul 21st from txt

Left hamstring tightening again on the uphill.. Will rest for a moment.

12:04 PM Jul 21st from txt

#HCR isn't complicated. It's made complex by the industry interests aiming 2 maintain their positions regardless of what's good 4 the people

12:12 PM Jul 21st from txt

I'm trained as an MD-patients 1st what I've learned. I'm appalled so much of the #HCR debate revolves shamelessly around other interests.

12:15 PM Jul 21st from txt

Pavarotti: Nessun Dorma (NY Phil Jan 20 1980). "Vincero, Vincero, Vincero!" Check it out on YouTube. The voice of the people will prevail!

12:22 PM Jul 21st from txt

Have met w/ Democrats & Republicans along the way. #HCR is not a political issue, it is a politicized issue. History extebds back 2 Truman.

12:26 PM Jul 21st from txt

I've been a CEO of a sm med device company & my 1st responsibility was 2 shareholders. So: current CEOs have no authority 2 opine on #HCR

12:29 PM Jul 21st from txt

Remember: a good CEO cares about nothing other than their shareholders. Why does Congress listen 2 them on the natl issue of #HCR?

12:31 PM Jul 21st from txt

Is it money awe? (Pun intended)

12:31 PM Jul 21st from txt

Real-time GPS tracking of the Walk on walk4healthcare.org. Articles, links, dispatches too. Link to FB group w/ pics, vids, etc.

1:06 PM Jul 21st from txt

Entering Licking Creek Township. http://loopt.us/5WjQMw.t

1:10 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Nice wide shoulder. I like it. @ Lincoln Hwy & Pump Station Rd http://loopt.us/eJicNQ.t

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Vista. @ Lincoln Hwy & Pump Station Rd http://loopt.us/VDw2vw.t

1:36 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

I thank all the many wonderful people who have helped out over the course of this Walk. It would not have been at all possible without you!

1:41 PM Jul 21st from txt

Cows in Saluvia. @ Black Bear Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/jIXdoA.t

1:50 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Real-time GPS tracking of the Walk on walk4healthcare.org. Articles, links, dispatches too. Link to FB group w/ pics, vids, etc.

1:58 PM Jul 21st from txt

In Hagerstown, MD tomorrow (Wed) evening! Follow GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org & join me 4 a. It on the walk to Washington, DC for

2:31 PM Jul 21st from txt

What I would do for some water ... Next town is > 6 miles away.

2:53 PM Jul 21st from txt

Deliverance: The town of Harrisonville has a soda machine! @ Black Bear Rd & Lincoln Hwy http://loopt.us/n8pEWw.t

3:04 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Gloria: Self-employed proprietor of this family-owned (>100 yr) store. No ins >20 yrs!. http://loopt.us/6LUJJw.t

3:16 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Mike: Laid off from Caterpillar-no insurance, COBRA too costly. He is diabetic, wife Dxed w/ Lyme Dis http://loopt.us/MEf72A.t

3:27 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Martin: lost work last yr. No ins. Insulin-dependent diabetes, gets samples & uses PA Access card. http://loopt.us/avYzRg.t

3:34 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Back on the road. Hollinshead's Grocery was a savior! @ Lincoln Hwy & Pleasant Ridge Rd http://loopt.us/Aj52XQ.t

3:45 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

The people at the Hollinsheadk4 Grocery in Harrisonville invited me 4 dinner but I had to keep pushing forward. Many thx though!

3:53 PM Jul 21st from txt

Less than 100 miles to DC!

4:07 PM Jul 21st from txt

Going to be on the Randy Rhodes radio show soon! @ Lincoln Hwy & Oak Ridge Dr http://loopt.us/yc3Usg.t

4:30 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Break on the Randy Rhodes show. On hold. @ Lincoln Hwy & Oak Ridge Dr http://loopt.us/aeBffw.t

4:49 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

More mountains. http://loopt.us/p89ubA.t

5:37 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Took a wrong turn. Bactracking now.

6:36 PM Jul 21st from txt

Road to McCollennsburg. @ Lincoln Hwy & Oliver Dr http://loopt.us/mfOqyA.t

6:39 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

Back at the Wehlings in Bedford. Exhausted by the mountains.

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@SteffiJill Wow! Amazing that you were at the Flt 93 memorial and looked up @walk4healthcare. Thx for following, great people here.

9:07 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to SteffiJill

Back @ the Wehlings, will try 2 reply 2 all the great tweets but the mntns were exhausting. Thx again! Will B in Hagerstown, MD by Wed nite

9:09 PM Jul 21st from web

Jim: 32 yrs gov't svc. Gd ins & thinks it could be made natl. in Bedford, PA http://loopt.us/SQcoyA.t

9:23 PM Jul 21st from Loopt

@hellonheelz Thx for contacting your Reps/Senators! hope all will have chance 2 do that. The link is: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG Spread the word.

9:57 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to hellonheelz

@KAIZENcoach Thx! 4 the referral to @RobertGreenwald. Important to get these stories out. #HCR is about the people, not special interests.

10:17 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to KAIZENcoach

@Dasani_01 @859am @successories @BearHub @thenewschool @LaShuan @pjredd @Greytdog @blueinnc @art_n_booklife @KAIZENcoach Thx 4 all the RTs!!

10:21 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to Dasani_01

@jonaltbergs @PhyllisLevinson @Peschko @mommadona @Winkfromblueyes @sdpdx @rayk58 @inspiremedaisy @joewaters Thx 4 all the support & RTs!!

10:24 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to jonaltbergs

@art_n_booklife Thx! Media contacts key. Coordinate w/ me ([email protected]) but since I'm walking [email protected] better

10:28 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@art_n_booklife And ask friends to reach out to Reps/Senators either directly or via http://bit.ly/2bAGhG. Thx again!

10:28 PM Jul 21st from web in reply to art_n_booklife

Walk pics (7-21) posted on Facebook. http://bit.ly/JyT9m. Join the FB group for the Walk 4 more pics, vids, links http://bit.ly/47ALY

7:00 AM Jul 22nd from web

Arrive in DC Sun 6/26 (thru Tues 6/28) bearing HC stories. Pls tell your Reps/Senators either directly or thru http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

7:28 AM Jul 22nd from web

RT Latest press release posted on walk4healthcare.org. Arriving in DC on Sunday afternoon (6/26). See: http://bit.ly/dfQ3h

7:35 AM Jul 22nd from web

@Nanmac3109 Thx!!

8:05 AM Jul 22nd from web in reply to Nanmac3109

Lincoln: “The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.”

8:36 AM Jul 22nd from web

@jesterdave Thx! for the RT!

9:05 AM Jul 22nd from web in reply to jesterdave

Pls reachout 2 the White House about the Walk! See http://bit.ly/16idrQ for more details incl contact info & sample letter (edit as u like)

9:06 AM Jul 22nd from web

@samuelhenderson @inspiremedaisy Thx for spreading the word!

10:28 AM Jul 22nd from web in reply to samuelhenderson

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RT Pls ask @BarackObama to follow @walk4healthcare! Arriving in DC on Sun afternoon (7/26) - staying thru Tues (7/28). walk4healthcare.org

10:29 AM Jul 22nd from web

Called in the Thom Hartmann show frm Rt 16 heading to MD. Thom also said #HCR doesn't have 2 B complicated. Sp interests complicate things

1:37 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Built in 1786 at a time when people revolted against interests not aligned with theirs. http://loopt.us/YJMJ1Q.t

1:46 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

Now on Rt 16 - no longer on the Lincoln Highway (which heads to NYC). It's been good on that storied (literally) road.

2:22 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Getting hot and humid. I miss the cool mountain air but not the steep slopes. Hope DC area weather stays tame. I've been lucky on this walk.

2:28 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Horses up close. http://loopt.us/7iOgcA.t

3:14 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

The road to Chambersburg and its burning. Pillaging, apparently, has not gone out of fashion. @ Mercersburg Rd &... http://loopt.us/ZqJ5Xg.t

3:26 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

Entering Maryland! @ Mercersburg Rd & Wishard Rd http://loopt.us/yDlliA.t

3:28 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

Articles, blogs, dispatches, links, real-time GPS tracking and more on walk4healthcare.org

4:11 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Talking with Hagerstown Herald Mail reporter. Will stop by a store to get stories.

4:22 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Audio of Dr. Gurel talking with Dick Kay on WCPT-AM on 7/18/09http://bit.ly/EhDGg

4:51 PM Jul 22nd from twhirl

Arriving in #DC Sun (7/26) PM (staying thru Tues (7/28). Follow the walk on walk4healthcare.org & spread the word! People's voice 2 prevail!

5:27 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Email / Call the White House about #walk4healthcare and its stories of real people. Contact them now if u can! Arriving in #DC Sun (7/26) PM

5:30 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Don't let those bearing gifts of gold & frankincense rule our government. The #walk4healthcare is drumming a beat to #DC.

5:31 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Heading into Hagerstown center instead of motel. Will try 2 meet with some people in town.

5:33 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Air blowing frm farmland here heavy w/ stench of manure. Not as bad as that spewed forth by lobbyists seeking 2 till their own little earth.

5:37 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Email / Call the White House about #walk4healthcare bearing stories of real people. Contact them now if u can! Arriving in #DC Sun (7/26) PM

5:40 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Veteran's Memorial Highway (a.k.a. I-81) two miles NW of Hagerstown. in Hagerstown, MD http://loopt.us/6bFsog.t

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Entering Hagerstown less than 70 miles from #DC. #Walk4Healthcare will arrive in #DC on Sunday afternoon (726).

6:05 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Walking towards downtown Hagerstown. iPhone battery (main & backup) down. GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org not active now.

6:44 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Watching TV @ the Univ Sys of Maryland - Hagerstown ctr. 1/2 hour b4 Obama's press conf. Commercials packed w/ ins co propaganda!! Insanity!

7:27 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Got some stories here in downtown Hagerstown. Heading quickly to the hotel to catch the press conference.

7:34 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Downtown Hagerstown. in Hagerstown, MD http://loopt.us/9ScxPA.t

7:36 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

Patrick: on & off insurance, but even with ins didn't cover everything w/ a skull injury. in Hagerstown, MD http://loopt.us/QMgLCQ.t

7:48 PM Jul 22nd from Loopt

Got stories on the shuttle bus from downtown Hagerstown to the motel outside town (away from my route)

7:50 PM Jul 22nd from txt

Now at the motel, watching the Obama press conf. Will update dispatches tonight. Stay tuned! In #DC on Sunday (7/26). Join me on the walk!

8:55 PM Jul 22nd from web

Podcast of the interview on the Dick Kay show (WCPT Chicago) - http://bit.ly/1dH2W. Also: Thom Hartmann took my call today on his show.

9:14 PM Jul 22nd from web

@pjredd Presser was good. Again: Walk is about the Voice of the People, rather than policy positions. But Obama's argument 4 #HCR convincing

9:16 PM Jul 22nd from web in reply to pjredd

@KAIZENcoach Thx! I crossed I-81 heading to Hagerstown. 2morrow on way 2 Frederick-pls tell yur friends. GPS tracking on http://bit.ly/ORI3m

9:20 PM Jul 22nd from web in reply to KAIZENcoach

RT Podcast of the interview on the Dick Kay show (WCPT Chicago) - http://bit.ly/1dH2W. Lots discussed here. Pls RT!

9:22 PM Jul 22nd from web

Today's Hagerstown Herald-Mail http://bit.ly/fJfSJ. Am staying in Hagerstown tonight & will be in Frederick, MD tomorrow. T-storms expected.

11:23 PM Jul 22nd from web

Podcast of the interview with David Kay (WCPT-radio): http://bit.ly/1dH2W A substantive #HCR discussion (~45 min) with people calling in too

12:08 AM Jul 23rd from web

"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu." People's voice must be heard!

12:53 AM Jul 23rd from web

Pictures from 7-22 uploaded to Facebook - http://bit.ly/8gSWn. Join the Facebook group for the Walk at http://bit.ly/47ALY

7:20 AM Jul 23rd from web

Pls write to the White House about the Walk For Healthcare!! See: http://bit.ly/16idrQ It is critical that the voice of the people be heard!

8:04 AM Jul 23rd from web

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Will be walking along the Old National Pike (MD-144/US-40) towards Frederick, MD. Real-time GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org. Join me!!

8:10 AM Jul 23rd from web

Here's the route 4 the "Last Mile" (last 11.5 mi) from Bethesda 2 White House 2 Capitol 2 Natl Mall 2 Lincoln Memorial http://bit.ly/50R37

8:36 AM Jul 23rd from web

@Greytdog Thx for reaching out to the #WhiteHouse!! http://bit.ly/16idrQ I really appreciate it.

9:57 AM Jul 23rd from web in reply to Greytdog

Back on the Rd! Last ridge of mountains. Delayed w/ bag transport this morning. Many thx to Amanda & A-1 Sedan T... http://loopt.us/AnIr7g.t

1:23 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Saw a beautiful red bird, like a cardinal, but couldn't get a pic of it. Will be in #Frederick tonight. GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org

1:33 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Tiffany: No ins. Being sued by hosp/docs for $4K. Court date pending. @ Baltimore National Pike & Canada Hill Rd http://loopt.us/QMFxKQ.t

1:35 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

As mentioned, I've left the Lincoln Highway and am now on the Baltimore Natl Pike. End destination in #DC will b Lincoln Memorial though.

1:50 PM Jul 23rd from txt

The open road (Lincoln Hwy) is quintessentially American. A public good shared by all. Why can't healthcare b same? Hope 4 Audacity 4 #HCR

1:52 PM Jul 23rd from txt

The last mountain up far ahead. http://loopt.us/VzjMYA.t

2:02 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Bryan: Stopped by roadside "R u the doctor that was in the paper?" @ Rocky Fountain Dr & Saddleridge Dr http://loopt.us/icAtzA.t

2:19 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Bryan (who stopped by roadside) said "this was really cool" & that "#HCR is really important!" He's gonna contact his Rep/Senators. Are u 2?

2:21 PM Jul 23rd from txt

RT See walk4healthcare.org for articles, dispatches, links, GPS tracking & more. Last day's rt into #DC posted. Join the 'last mile!' Pls RT

3:26 PM Jul 23rd from txt

RE: the people in the #HCR debate: "if you're not invited 2 the table, you're on the menu!" Join @Walk4Healthcare in #DC, spread the word

3:31 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Delayed gratification: the nice thing about searing thirst is how good water tastes afterwards. #HCR is good 4 the nation in the long-term.

3:40 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Thought that was the mountain but apparently there's more @ Baltimore National Pike & Hollow Rd http://loopt.us/AKXc-w.t

3:43 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Thunderstorms approaching; been lucky otherwise today! Many thx BTW to A-1 Sedan & Transport of Hagerstown 4 transporting my bag 2 Frederick

4:22 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Sonny: knows someone in town denied gall bladder surgery b/c of lack of ins. @ Baltimore National Pike

4:42 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

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& Hawbott... http://loopt.us/FdK4pA.t Torrential rains. Will stay at the Oriole Club gathering stories until it passes.

5:01 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Back on the road to Frederick. 7 miles to go! Got some good stories at the Oriole Club by the roadside while it was pouring outside.

5:16 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Terry (@ the Oriole Club): "They treat you different if you don't have insurance."

5:30 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Contact your Reps in Congress/Senators/President Obama about @walk4healthcare. The voice of the people must be heard! Walk4healthcare.org

5:39 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Will be meeting Frederick News-Post photographer/reporter tomorrow morning at hotel and then resume trek to DC on Rt 144-Baltimore Natl Pike

5:49 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Beautiful road, fresh post-downpour air. http://loopt.us/8wEFFQ.t

6:08 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Maryland forest. http://loopt.us/yIJh-A.t

6:15 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Still about 6 miles to go. Hope to get to hotel b4 dark.

6:36 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Resting and checking Facebook. Yes, there's a FB grp for the Walk. See the link on the website walk4healthcare.org

6:57 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Entering Frederick, MD! in Frederick, MD http://loopt.us/6ljbsQ.t

7:59 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Sunset over the mountains obscured by the post thunderstorm clouds. in Frederick, MD http://loopt.us/h3HbDw.t

8:00 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Clouds parked over the mountains. Like special interests parked over Congress obfuscating the truth. in Frederic... http://loopt.us/zewd6g.t

8:11 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Row houses in Frederick. in Frederick, MD http://loopt.us/YnzjoQ.t

8:15 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

I"m so used to walking, walking, & walking it"ll be strange 2 finally stop! I"m in #DC on Sun. Pls join! Route posted on walk4healthcare.org

8:38 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Getting dark outside.

8:40 PM Jul 23rd from txt

Shadows. in Frederick, MD http://loopt.us/m12nbg.t

8:57 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Finally arrived at the motel! @ Buckeystown Pike & Grove Rd http://loopt.us/sga37Q.t

9:07 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Chris: holding up his diabetes supplies, not paid for by insurance. @ Buckeystown Pike & Grove Rd http://loopt.us/CHzkZg.t

10:50 PM Jul 23rd from Loopt

Frank: fiancé in Catch-22 between limited HC or none. Complex story. @ Buckeystown Pike & Grove Rd http://loopt.us/lju0zA.t

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@RandyForeman Glad to hear that 80 of Americans are happy with their 1,300 insurance co. -- every single one of them.

11:16 PM Jul 23rd from web in reply to RandyForeman

@RandyForeman I am independent of any organization or any political party. You are welcome to donate to the Walk. It'll help me get dinner.

11:38 PM Jul 23rd from web in reply to RandyForeman

@RandyForeman I wish 2 meet the Senator you work 4 (if s/he is interested in the people's opinion). I've spoken w/ Dems/Repubs along the way

12:23 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to RandyForeman

@RandyForeman Pls note the Walk isn't about any specific policy--it's about HC 4 All & voice of the people. R these of interest 2 u?

12:25 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to RandyForeman

Thx to all 4 'circling the wagons' around @walk4healthcare! I really appreciate it as I need 2 focus on the Walk & the voice of the people

1:35 AM Jul 24th from web

@RandyForeman I hope 2 meet w/ all sides. As an MD, I recognize that illness doesn't fall along party lines. Party distinctions R irrelevant

2:01 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to RandyForeman

@blueinnc Thx! Can't rest, even if exhausted. Has that ever happened u are too tired to sleep? Plus so much to do.

2:02 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to blueinnc

@inspiremedaisy Thx for your kind words and support. I really appreciate it!

2:02 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to inspiremedaisy

@heykim @jesseluna @JamilSmith @blondetwit @LaurenKolligs Thx for RTs and joining an already great grp here!

2:04 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to heykim

@jvmoore I look foreward to mtg Sen Grassley; or is people's voice not of interest 2 him? I guess @RandyForeman will b drinking @ Ebeenezers

8:13 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to johnvmoore

Spread the word about @walk4healthcare! For Pres Obama go to http://bit.ly/16idrQ or http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 For Congress: http://bit.ly/2bAGhG

8:17 AM Jul 24th from web

Howard & Tauyna: Had job w/o ins. Wife had tubal preg & emer surg. Had 2 take loan & negotiate w/ docs. @ Buckey... http://loopt.us/oFYizg.t

9:21 AM Jul 24th from Loopt

@DividedWeFail Thx! Pls get the word out walk4healthcare.org. I arrive in #DC on Sunday!!

10:36 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to DividedWeFail

@RandyForeman Likewise a private citizen. The Walk for Healthcare is about the Voice of the People. Join me as I arrive in #DC on Sunday!

10:37 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to RandyForeman

@jesterdave Thx! Pls spread the word. walk4healthcare.org. Arrive in #DC on Sunday! #HCR

10:37 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to jesterdave

@fastflashh Thx! Pls ask everyone 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun

10:39 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to fastflashh

@pjredd Thx! Pls ask everyone 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about

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@walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun @Nanmac3109 Thx! Pls ask everyone 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun

10:39 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to Nanmac3109

@Winkfromblueyes Thx! Pls ask all 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun

10:40 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to Winkfromblueyes

@heykim Thx! Pls ask everyone 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun

10:40 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to heykim

@jesseluna Thx! Pls ask all 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:40 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to jesseluna

@inspiremedaisy Thx! Pls ask all 2 cntact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:41 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to inspiremedaisy

@blueinnc Thx! Pls ask all 2 contact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:41 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to blueinnc

@art_n_booklife Thx! Pls ask all 2 cntact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:41 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@mimiwiggins Thx! Pls ask all 2 cntact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:41 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to mimiwiggins

@blondetwit Thx! Pls ask all 2 cntact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:41 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to blondetwit

@JamilSmith Thx! Pls ask all 2 cntact WH http://bit.ly/3PCcw0 & Congress http://bit.ly/2bAGhG about @walk4healthcare Arrive #DC Sun #HCR

10:42 AM Jul 24th from web in reply to JamilSmith

On.the road. Will b in Germanrown tonight (20 miles) taking Rt 355. Real-time GPS tracking avail on walk4healthcare.org. Pls spread the word

11:07 AM Jul 24th from txt

Last I heard, freedom was not a license 2 b selfish. Help counter the self-interested lobbyists (spending $1.4M/day) by supporting this Walk

11:16 AM Jul 24th from txt

On MD Rt 355 heading to Germantown. Join me for the walk! Walk4healthcare.org

11:23 AM Jul 24th from txt

A confederate foray into the north. @ New Technology Way & Urbana Pike http://loopt.us/0TzNKA.t

11:30 AM Jul 24th from Loopt

Maryland was literally on the fence. A nation divided came together. @ New Technology Way & Urbana Pike http://loopt.us/W5eeGQ.t

11:32 AM Jul 24th from Loopt

Beautiful countryside SE of Frederick. http://loopt.us/BaFPQg.t

11:41 AM Jul 24th from Loopt

Monocacy River. Strong current perhaps from last night's torrential T-storm @ Araby Church Rd & Urbana

11:49 AM Jul 24th from Loopt

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Pike http://loopt.us/1ghYFw.t Beautiful road but v narrow shoulder. Any lobbyists willing to risk this? @ Araby Church Rd & Urbana Pike http://loopt.us/mPeueg.t

12:00 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

Perfect day for a walk!

12:29 PM Jul 24th from txt

Farmhouse. @ Park Mills Rd & Urbana Pike http://loopt.us/DPkZvQ.t

12:57 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

IPod: Elgar 'Enigma Variations' - Nimrod.

1:05 PM Jul 24th from txt

Entering Urbana. Looks purely residential. No stores. Searching 4 water.

1:22 PM Jul 24th from txt

Big Rally planned for Sunday. Stay tuned. 11 miles to go for Germantown. #DC here we come!

3:03 PM Jul 24th from txt

Rolling hills of Maryland. @ Tabler Rd & Urbana Pike http://loopt.us/n3Emsw.t

3:11 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

Entering Montgomery Cnty. Spread the word @Walk4Healthcare arriving in #DC on Sunday. Rally planned; details 2 follow. #HCR is about people

3:35 PM Jul 24th from txt

Entering Hyattstown.

3:36 PM Jul 24th from txt

Hyattstown played a small role in the Antietam campaign of 1862. @ Frederick Rd & Hyattstown Mill Rd http://loopt.us/HcorpQ.t

3:45 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

Apparently removed. @ Croghan Ln & Frederick Rd http://loopt.us/a1AaHQ.t

4:01 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

Hope for Audacity with #HCR

4:27 PM Jul 24th from txt

Party Kraze: "Y'all want this party started, right?"

4:31 PM Jul 24th from txt

DC traffic jam even out here! This jam extends at least 2 miles. http://loopt.us/aem6_Q.t

4:35 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

WD minutes b4 White House switchboard closes. Call now (if haven't already) 2 tell Pres @Walk4Healthcare arriving #DC Sun bearing stories

4:46 PM Jul 24th from txt

Resting by the roadside. Sock change.

5:03 PM Jul 24th from txt

I wanrt 2 thank the org team-John, Kerem, Heather, Timothy & Alex-for the incredible job behind Walk. Pls thank them; not possible without!

5:14 PM Jul 24th from txt

Entering Clarksburg. Will be in #DC on Su. See walk4healthcare.org.

5:32 PM Jul 24th from txt

iPod: Boney M "Little Drummer Boy"

6:28 PM Jul 24th from txt

Ceaseless traffic. @ Brink Rd & Frederick Rd http://loopt.us/dLPV8A.t

6:36 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

I want 2 thank the org team-John, Kerem, Heather, Timothy & Alex-for the incredible job behind Walk. Pls

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thank them 2; not possible without! W4H takin' it to the streets of #DC this Sunday! listen tonight 7-8 ET stream: http://bit.ly/sRvgQ Night Wolf WPFW 89.3 FM in DC.

7:13 PM Jul 24th from txt

On Nicole Sandler's Air America show tonight at 12:30 EDT! www.airamerica.com/listen

7:14 PM Jul 24th from txt

Sitting by roadside getting ready for radio interview. Listen tonight 7-8 ET stream: http://bit.ly/sRvgQ Night Wolf WPFW 89.3 FM in DC.

7:21 PM Jul 24th from txt

Great interview w/ Night Wolf WPFW 89.3 FM in DC. Walking past Germantown (today's end point) and actually walking further to Gaithersburg.

8:29 PM Jul 24th from txt

Getting dark and continuing on to Gaithersburg. Timothy (driving down from RI) will meet me soon.

8:45 PM Jul 24th from txt

Timothy & I will pickup 'the bag' in Frederick then go to Bethesda hotel.. Restart walk from Gaithersburg in AM. The logistics r complicated

8:48 PM Jul 24th from txt

Put on reflective safety vest (thanks to the Allens of Mansfield, OH). Beatles: Let It Be on iPod.

8:57 PM Jul 24th from txt

iPhone battery almost dead. Real-time GPS tracking will soon be down

9:00 PM Jul 24th from txt

Late night outside Gaithersburg in Gaithersburg, MD http://loopt.us/7VnvUw.t

9:07 PM Jul 24th from Loopt

iPhone battery (main and backup) now dead. GPS no longer updating. At the Gaithersburg Sq Shopping Mall

9:24 PM Jul 24th from txt

Arrived at the hotel! Will be on air w/ Nicole Sandler (of Air America) in 10 min (12:30 AM ET). Listen live @ http://airamerica.com/listen

12:20 AM Jul 25th from web

Almost in DC! Will be heading out soon (Gaithersburg to Bethesda)

8:32 AM Jul 25th from web

@art_n_booklife @PhyllisLevinson @jesseluna @mimiwiggins @samuelhenderson @pjredd @fastflashh @Botzini @Karoli Thx 4 the RTs! Almost in DC!

8:33 AM Jul 25th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

Thx 2 all who have contacted the White House. After Sunday Rally we'll walk by WH on way to Lincoln Memorial! For WH -> http://bit.ly/3PCcw0

8:36 AM Jul 25th from web

Final 'leg' (revised) entering DC posted! http://bit.ly/50R37 Includes Rally in Meridian Hill Pk & final walk past WH to Lincoln Memorial

9:06 AM Jul 25th from web

Rally & Walk (Sunday, 7/26) in #DC 4 #HCR. See http://bit.ly/Dn47t and http://bit.ly/2CJXw. Join the Walk, Be there & pls tell EVERYONE!!!

10:13 AM Jul 25th from web

Playing on the iPod: KC & the Sunshine Band "Baby, Give it Up!" -- to the industry lobbyists who are on the wrong side of #HCR

11:23 AM Jul 25th from web

I miss my family. Wish they could make it to DC for tomorrow's rally http://bit.ly/Dn47t

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Rally and Walk in #DC for #HCR Sunday, July 26th! http://bit.ly/Dn47t

11:52 AM Jul 25th from web

Heading out now for the 2nd to last leg - Gaithersburg to Bethesda, MD. Beautiful day!

11:52 AM Jul 25th from web

Timothy joined me for the walk. in Gaithersburg, MD http://loopt.us/wEzhgg.t

1:12 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

On the road! Beautiful day. Timothy joining me for a bit.

1:15 PM Jul 25th from txt

No more waiting! in Gaithersburg, MD http://loopt.us/byS7vQ.t

2:23 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Rally in #DC tomorrow (Sun 7/26) at Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park) 1 - 4 PM. Walk 2 Lincoln Memorial after. Walk4healthcare.org

2:26 PM Jul 25th from txt

Entering Rockville, home of the FDA. in Rockville, MD http://loopt.us/GXcyyA.t

2:38 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Shayla: has ins but gets worse each yr. Pay more, bills AFTER co-pays, some Rx by mail (4-6 wks!). "Is this ins or something else," she asks

3:56 PM Jul 25th from txt

Veterans Park. in Rockville, MD http://loopt.us/Yftahg.t

4:23 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Real-time GPS tracking on walk4healthcare.org. Also: articles, links, dispatches, etc.

4:37 PM Jul 25th from txt

Music on the iPod has kept me going. From the selections I've posted over the past month, what should I play as I enter #DC tomorrow?

4:41 PM Jul 25th from txt

Auld Lang Syne playing now from the famous 1930s movie 'Something Bridge'

4:42 PM Jul 25th from txt

Now it was The Cure - Faith and before Beethoven's Fifth. BTW: there will be music at tomorrow's #DC rally!

4:46 PM Jul 25th from txt

C+C Music Factory: 'Everybody Dance Now' followed by the Chopin Tristesse Etude.

4:52 PM Jul 25th from txt

Tho we like diff music, healthcare is a common value. When will Washgton realize HC is a public good. How much louder must we beat our drum?

4:56 PM Jul 25th from txt

Elgar - Enigma Variations 'Nimrod'

5:02 PM Jul 25th from txt

Beethoven's Egmont Overture: Inspiring music 2 take 2 the fight against the special interests. The story of Count Egmont-it's relevant

5:10 PM Jul 25th from txt

Maintain status quo? Einstein said "The definition of insanity is when you do the same thing over & over again expecting different results"

5:18 PM Jul 25th from txt

Playing Dies Irae

5:18 PM Jul 25th from txt

Gonzalo Silva "Despierete"

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Joaquin Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuz. Rodrigo was blind but with his music he touched the truth.

5:25 PM Jul 25th from txt

Carl Oeff: Carmina Burana "O Fortuna" - Terrifying but inspiring.

5:46 PM Jul 25th from txt

Pachebel Canon in D: Lonely, reflective, rising, falling like the vicissitudes of life itself.

5:49 PM Jul 25th from txt

British Grenadiers (from the Kubrick film Barry Lyndon)

5:59 PM Jul 25th from txt

Approaching the Beltway.

6:00 PM Jul 25th from txt

At the Beltway! @ Montrose Ave & Rockville Pike http://loopt.us/dl9kxQ.t

6:15 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

U2: Beautiful Day

6:15 PM Jul 25th from txt

Beltway. @ Capital Beltway & Rockville Pike http://loopt.us/bQw-lg.t

6:23 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Beltway II @ Capital Beltway & Rockville Pike http://loopt.us/1SzC9g.t

6:25 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Sonny & Cher: "And the beat goes on" and Bach Brandenberg Concerto #5

6:26 PM Jul 25th from txt

Tracy Chapman: Baby Can I Hold You?

6:31 PM Jul 25th from txt

Old cemetery. @ Elsmere Ave & Wisconsin Ave http://loopt.us/H3MnHw.t

6:33 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Bono and Pavarotti: Ave Maria - "Where is the justice in this world? The wicked make so much noise, mother. The righteous stay oddly still."

6:36 PM Jul 25th from txt

NIH - taxpayers pay 4 much of the basic research that pharma profits from. @ Wisconsin Ave & Wood Rd http://loopt.us/Ac33Hg.t

6:41 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Natl Naval Medical Center. @ Wisconsin Ave & Wood Rd http://loopt.us/ae53qA.t

6:43 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall" and the Albinoni Adagio - tragic

6:45 PM Jul 25th from txt

We can share blood. Why not healthcare? Does the blood u donated only go 2 the insured? @ Wisconsin Ave & Wood Rd http://loopt.us/uVtgmA.t

6:49 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Hey, why not make this for-profit? @ Monaco Cir & Terrace Garden Way http://loopt.us/mY8T0w.t

6:54 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Arrived in Bethesda! in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/UGtMqg.t

6:55 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Samuel Barber's Adagio - from Platoon ... Of tragic loss ad abandonment

6:56 PM Jul 25th from txt

Arrived at the Doubletree! MLK: "The time is always right to do the right thing." in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/5vxUgw.t

7:01 PM Jul 25th from Loopt

Looks like once again just missed the T-storm

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Back in my hotel room! Thx again to the Doubletree for the complimentary room. It is now raining hard outside. Only rained on twice-lucky!

7:25 PM Jul 25th from web

Rally & Walk (Sunday, 7/26) in #DC 4 #HCR. See http://bit.ly/Dn47t and http://bit.ly/2CJXw. Join the Walk if u can & let EVERYONE know!!

7:25 PM Jul 25th from web

@marleyinoc Let's roll!

7:53 PM Jul 25th from web in reply to marleyinoc

@DividedWeFail Indeed we must all be unified behind reform ... voice of the people comes first!! From that, the right policy will flow.

7:53 PM Jul 25th from web in reply to DividedWeFail

@Memaloose Albinoni is intense ...

7:54 PM Jul 25th from web in reply to Memaloose

@jonijoni8 Thx! Pls spread the word!

7:54 PM Jul 25th from web in reply to jonijoni8

Pls RT: Rally & Walk TOMORROW in #DC 4 #HCR Attnd Rally & Join the @Walk4Healthcare ! http://bit.ly/4rh6Ji FB event pg: http://bit.ly/1adnfc

9:48 PM Jul 25th from web

@philosopher1906 @Karoli @DividedWeFail @marleyinoc @CatherineGrison @lizditz @Memaloose @jackimo @KenNickell @Greytdog @Pat120 Thx4 the RT!

10:35 PM Jul 25th from web in reply to philosopher1906

Exact route for tomorrow's Walk into DC, including stop at the 1-4pm Rally at Malcolm X Park (16th & Euclid) - http://bit.ly/43IZJ

10:36 PM Jul 25th from web

7-24 Pics posted on FB http://bit.ly/a4Ky0. For FB Group 4 the Walk http://bit.ly/47ALY and for FB event pg 4 Sun Rally http://bit.ly/vRy1q

10:55 PM Jul 25th from web

7-25 Pics posted on FB http://bit.ly/2flvDL. For FB Group 4 the Walk http://bit.ly/47ALY and for FB event pg 4 Sun Rally http://bit.ly/vRy1q

11:10 PM Jul 25th from web

The last day! Sunrise from the roof of the Doubletree. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/DhqpOw.t

6:19 AM Jul 26th from Loopt

@lizditz @jackimo @KenNickell @Greytdog @Pat120 @Irishrose54 @CatherineGrison @waitingroomfilm @physiologyprof @drsevers16 Thx 4 the RTs!

6:52 AM Jul 26th from web in reply to lizditz

@skipzilla @jonijoni8 @coolestalison @gemswinc @philosopher1906 @Karoli @DividedWeFail @marleyinoc @KenNickell @Memaloose Thx 4 the RTs!

6:54 AM Jul 26th from web in reply to skipzilla

@art_n_booklife Thx for all the RTs! You've been fantastic!! Looking forward to today's rally!

6:57 AM Jul 26th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

The route for the "Last Steps of the Walk, Next Steps for #HCR" http://bit.ly/mZKHq

7:02 AM Jul 26th from web

#HCR Rally in DC today!! (Sunday 7/26). See http://bit.ly/Dn47t for more details. Last segment of the Walk For Healthcare too -> Lincoln Mem

7:56 AM Jul 26th from web

Leaving 4 DC. "The time is always right to do what is right." - MLK in Washington, DC

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http://loopt.us/nDe7Sw.t Leaving Doubletree 4 DC! GPS active on walk4healthcare.org.

10:16 AM Jul 26th from txt

Clouds clearing. Great day 4 today's #DC Rally! Meridian Hill-Malcolm X Psrk (16th & Euclid) between 1 4 PM. Walk to Lincoln Mem 2 follow

10:31 AM Jul 26th from txt

Dropping off flyers for the rally at health clubs along the way.

10:55 AM Jul 26th from txt

Entering Norwood Park

11:00 AM Jul 26th from txt

Forest next to Chevy Chase country club. in Somerset, MD http://loopt.us/aRbn3A.t

11:11 AM Jul 26th from Loopt

Getting married, starting a family. John's family on Indiana went bankrupt after the birth of their 1st child. i... http://loopt.us/HASXyw.t

11:20 AM Jul 26th from Loopt

RT Spread the word! RALLY TODAY in #DC @ Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park (16th & Euclid) 1 to 4 PM then walk to follow to Lincoln Memorial

11:39 AM Jul 26th from txt

After nearly 700 miles, entering Washington, DC! in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/xpX_LQ.t

11:45 AM Jul 26th from Loopt

NBC will be at the rally

12:04 PM Jul 26th from txt

Nearly 700 miles from Chicago to DC in one month -- a blistering (pun intended :) ) pace!

12:08 PM Jul 26th from txt

American University. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/taF0zg.t

12:16 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Entered DC listening 2 Chopin Tristesse Etude. Excited 2 make it, sad that journey coming 2 a close. Eager 4 future yet bearing sad stories.

12:31 PM Jul 26th from txt

How about make this for-profit? Nothing better than a free-market of natl cathedrals in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/YIG26Q.t

12:47 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Met with Timothy; we're walking together to the rally.

1:34 PM Jul 26th from txt

Took a wrong turn on Garfield. Ended up walking an extra mile.

2:13 PM Jul 26th from txt

Beautiful neighborhood. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/hh5hEA.t

2:14 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Outside the Marriott Wardman Park. Make no mistake, we live in a wealthy country. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/u-lR2A.t

2:20 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Entering Malcolm X Park.

2:40 PM Jul 26th from txt

At the rally. Great turnout! Great music. Donna Smith, Dr. Carol Paris. Getting ready to say a few words and then walk to the Lincoln Me

3:27 PM Jul 26th from txt

At the rally. Gr8 turnout! Gr8 music. Donna Smith, Dr. Carol Paris. Getting ready to say a few words and

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then walk to the Lincoln Memorial. The rally will soon be leaving together for the Lincoln Memorial. NBC completed its segment taping. Watch for it tonight!

4:35 PM Jul 26th from txt

Lafayette Sq. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/qIh8rQ.t

5:37 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

In front of the White House. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/cEuEpQ.t

5:41 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Keith: interviewed in front of White House-became homeless b/c of medical bills.

6:10 PM Jul 26th from txt

Heading to the Lincoln Memorial. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/6BFuNg.t

6:14 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Doris: no insurance, just doesn't go to the doctor. But lucky so far. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/Uf3JQ.t

6:19 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Reflecting pool. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/F7MADw.t

6:22 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Dr. Carol Paris of PNHP joined the walk. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/DU3hWA.t

6:28 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

At the Lincoln Memorial. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/97xMOg.t

6:52 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

The last steps. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/mn7vqg.t

6:53 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Gov't of the people, by the people, for the people. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/OMsO_g.t

6:54 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Interviewed by FOX 5 DC. On at 10 ET tonight. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/ORiSrw.t

7:26 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Sunset back at the hotel. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/0PBjgQ.t

8:25 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

Night at the Doubletree rooftop. The Walk is completed but the journey--bringing the voice of the people 2 Congr... http://loopt.us/5oOfyg.t

8:57 PM Jul 26th from Loopt

The Walk has been completed but the journey to bring healthcare to all in America has just begun! Let's roll ...

9:20 PM Jul 26th from web

NBC-4 & FOX-5 coverage of the Walk in DC last night. WBEZ (NPR) '848' in Chicago at 9AM today then off to the Capitol for mtgs.

8:31 AM Jul 27th from txt

On WBEZ Chicago 91.5FM or http://www.wbez.org/ - press the button 'Listen Now'

10:00 AM Jul 27th from web

In Capitol 4 mtgs w/ Sen. Casey, Sanders, Leahy & Rep. Quigley, Conyers' offices. Pls tell YOUR Reps/Sen + Pres. Obama today about the Walk!

12:32 PM Jul 27th from txt

Capitol. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/kUODgA.t

12:38 PM Jul 27th from Loopt

To Rep Quigley's office in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/kjIesA.t

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Equal justice under law - unless you're uninsured. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/ins30w.t

3:37 PM Jul 27th from Loopt

Waiting at Sen Leahy's office. Pharma ad in weekly mag received by members of Congress. Looked 4 ads frm uninsur... http://loopt.us/Xp-ttQ.t

4:40 PM Jul 27th from Loopt

Here's the podcast to the NPR '848' radio interview http://bit.ly/GdZ1E

7:34 PM Jul 27th from web

Good day @ Capitol. Met w/ Sr HC staffers 4 Sen. Leahy, Dodd, Sanders & Durbin + Rep. Conyers. Meeting w/ same 4 Sen. Casey 2morrow + others

10:10 PM Jul 27th from txt

Will be on the Nicole Sandler show on Air America at 11:15 EDT http://airamerica.com/listen

11:04 PM Jul 27th from web

Heading back to the Capitol. Let your Reps/Senators know about @walk4healthcare http://bit.ly/4TRlU & the White House http://bit.ly/3PCcw0

7:25 AM Jul 28th from web

Video of arrival in DC at the People's Rally (7/26) http://bit.ly/3tAWuF

8:20 AM Jul 28th from web

Article in the Huffington Post ("One Doctor Goes To Great Lengths For Universal Health Insurance" Sarah Lovinger) http://bit.ly/3WQGsa

8:21 AM Jul 28th from web

House Judiciary Committee hearing with Rep. Conyers (Chair). in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/sF0KUw.t

11:26 AM Jul 28th from Loopt

The reason for the Judiciary hearing is to review medical bankruptcy legislation. Elizabeth Edwards is one of the witnesses.

11:30 AM Jul 28th from txt

Elizabeth Edward: "Yes, our healthcare system is bankrupting America"

11:31 AM Jul 28th from txt

Elizabeth Edwards: "Yes, America is being bankrupted by our healthcare system" in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/6nB1PQ.t

11:33 AM Jul 28th from Loopt

Elizabeth Edwards: "2/3 of those seriously ill are contacted by collections agencies while recovering"

11:34 AM Jul 28th from txt

HuffPo article "One Doctor Goes To Great Lengths For Universal Health Insurance" http://bit.ly/3WQGsa Leave your comments! #HCR

2:50 PM Jul 28th from web

Meeting with Congressman Dennis Kucinich shortly.

4:37 PM Jul 28th from txt

Meeting soon. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/0e_mgQ.t

4:44 PM Jul 28th from Loopt

Went thru Ohio. in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/4U_fKg.t

4:44 PM Jul 28th from Loopt

At the gate ready to return home. http://loopt.us/iZRCnQ.t

7:07 PM Jul 28th from Loopt

Brian: amazing 'karma' - bought my sandwich @ the airport w/o even knowing about the Walk. Wow! in Chicago, IL http://loopt.us/kOpVsQ.t

9:34 PM Jul 28th from Loopt

Finally at home. Will sleep in my own bed after more than one month away. Not as much of a sacrifice as

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our troops but nice nonetheless! Update on the Walk & the next steps: http://bit.ly/AVcSV. Driving (not walking) back to DC on Thurs 4 big rally: http://bit.ly/wTM0N

11:41 AM Jul 29th from web

Podcast of Nicole Sandler interview on Air America - http://bit.ly/4v18xa Check it out!

12:05 PM Jul 29th from web

Back 2 DC on Thurs (driving) 2 speak @ big Rally http://bit.ly/wTM0N. Pls donate 2 Walk (PayPal link on website: http://bit.ly/4rh6Ji)!

12:33 PM Jul 29th from web

First video of the Voice of the People uploaded to YouTube - http://bit.ly/HoPEp. Harold, a tanker driver, near Warsaw, IN.

4:13 PM Jul 29th from web

Another video -- Krystal in Warsaw, Indiana. http://bit.ly/O6h9V

5:45 PM Jul 29th from web

Another story: Uprendra--Days Inn hotel mgr. Uninsured w/ diabetes. Find out how he gets his insulin. http://bit.ly/SpInM

7:05 PM Jul 29th from web

The story of Jorge - represented by the sign on the cash station at the end of the video http://bit.ly/JPZ52 (set in full screen to read)

7:30 PM Jul 29th from web

RT pls. Five video stories uploaded http://bit.ly/4hsvIz http://bit.ly/JPZ52 http://bit.ly/SpInM http://bit.ly/O6h9V http://bit.ly/HoPEp

8:30 PM Jul 29th from web

Driving (not walking) back to DC on Thurs for big RALLY: http://bit.ly/wTM0N. Spread the word! Pls RT.

8:44 PM Jul 29th from web

Thursday Rally in DC - see flyer at: http://bit.ly/2c6lqL

11:51 PM Jul 29th from web

Sunrise http://loopt.us/boWQHw.t

5:58 AM Jul 30th from Loopt

Sunrise. @ Angling Rd & I-80 http://loopt.us/SqomlQ.t

6:04 AM Jul 30th from Loopt

Sunrise. @ Dean St & I-80 http://loopt.us/kATcKQ.t

6:07 AM Jul 30th from Loopt

At the Healthcare-Now Rally in Washington, DC http://loopt.us/82XRcw.t

1:44 PM Jul 30th from Loopt

Returned 2 Chicago (4 the 2nd time) this afternoon. 2 straight all-nighters driving back & forth, this after a month of walking. I'm tired.

2:59 PM Jul 31st from web

@Karoli @lizditz @BearHub @MISTA2383 @Tigressreow @physiologyprof Thx!

8:11 PM Jul 31st from web in reply to Karoli

@BearHub Thx for your comment on the videos http://bit.ly/Z1rbD. Pls RT!!

10:37 AM Aug 1st from web in reply to BearHub

@Tigressreow Thx!

10:37 AM Aug 1st from web in reply to Tigressreow

@physiologyprof Thx! See the videos http://www.youtube.com/walk... (more to come!!) and RT if you like.

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RT pls. http://www.youtube.com/walk... and more videos to come. The voice of the people must be heard!

10:39 AM Aug 1st from web

Healthcare Speakout! in Aurora, IL (featuring Congressman Dennis Kucinich). See FB event pg http://bit.ly/3fpdY or http://bit.ly/3EbSmb #HCR

8:50 PM Aug 1st from web

View of Chicago skyline from Belmont Harbor. in Chicago, IL http://loopt.us/XdbvZA.t

11:35 PM Aug 1st from Loopt

@Karoli Thx Karoli! We were enthusiastically covered by ALL local media along the way. The stories r IMPORTANT but MSM has another agenda.

11:39 PM Aug 3rd from web in reply to Karoli

@Karoli @isla_planet @Me1956 @jesseluna @libbytalks @Musiccitygal @AgeofMastery @mpeskoe @BagOfLips @esquire666 Thx! http://bit.ly/47ALY

12:06 AM Aug 4th from web in reply to Karoli

@Musiccitygal @StaceRay @Cotntail Thanks again! Get the word out! Facebook group at http://bit.ly/47ALY! Approaching 1K members already!

12:22 AM Aug 4th from web in reply to Musiccitygal

Also had great coverage on Air America with Nicole Sandler ... but again MSM has been ignoring these stories. Will not be deterred, however!

12:47 AM Aug 4th from web

@JimPolandcom Thx for spreading the word!

11:05 AM Aug 4th from web in reply to JimPolandcom

New posting on @walk4healthcare blog (http://bit.ly/meCld) which consolidates the stories. The Voice of the People must be heard!

11:05 AM Aug 4th from web

@zbleumoon Thx!!

12:13 PM Aug 6th from web in reply to zbleumoon

@art_n_booklife @ursulas @SalzW59 Thx! Join the FB group for the Walk http://bit.ly/BzQRH

12:16 PM Aug 6th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@JimPolandcom Thx Jim! Lots of videos at http://www.youtube.com/walk... - both media clips & real stories from real people

7:07 PM Aug 6th from web in reply to JimPolandcom

@art_n_booklife Thx Ellen! Hope to have 1,000 members on the FB group for the Walk by the end of the week. http://bit.ly/BzQRH #HCR

7:33 PM Aug 6th from web in reply to art_n_booklife

@LaShuan Thx!! We are at 904 and hopefully will reach 1000 by the end of Friday!

1:39 AM Aug 7th from web in reply to LaShuan

RT Join the Facebook group (http://bit.ly/47ALY) for the Walk! Aiming for 1,000 members by end of today (Friday). We are at 904 now.

1:40 AM Aug 7th from web

RT Pls Now 971 members in the @walk4healthcare FB group! Join now at http://bit.ly/47ALY! Pics, vids, links & lots of people! Thx!

4:17 PM Aug 7th from web

Thx to all on Twitter! The Facebook group for @walk4healthcare is now over 1,000 members! http://bit.ly/47ALY More news/events to come!

8:24 PM Aug 7th from web

Video posted about the Walk's route along the Lincoln Highway and its significance - http://bit.ly/Gcij7

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RT pls. We have reached 1K members on the Facebook group for @walk4healthcare (http://bit.ly/47ALY). Let's reach 1K followers on Twitter!

6:23 PM Aug 8th from web

Finished editing video 4 Mike's story-adding Lincoln's words (spoken by Henry Fonda) in a performance of Aaron Copeland's Lincoln Portrait.

12:34 AM Aug 9th from web

New story posted on video http://bit.ly/uwCXu ... more to come!

1:31 AM Aug 9th from web

Twitter friends: @walk4healthcare FB acct disabled! http://bit.ly/3OjMxC is likely the offending vid 'reported' by some anonymous opponent!

7:25 PM Aug 9th from web

But FB group 4 @walk4healthcare growing! > 1,300 members! Invite your friends - http://bit.ly/47ALY. People's Voice cannot be suppressed!

7:27 PM Aug 9th from web

@LaShuan Thx LaShuan! The acct was disabled about 10 minutes after FB version of http://bit.ly/3OjMxC was posted!

7:53 PM Aug 9th from web in reply to LaShuan

Thx! FB acct restored - FB group http://bit.ly/47ALY growing stronger! Thx 4 all the support!

11:34 PM Aug 9th from web

@Michael_Cochran Thx Michael!

11:35 PM Aug 9th from web in reply to Michael_Cochran

@SalzW59 Thx!

11:36 PM Aug 9th from web in reply to SalzW59

Check this video out -- "Nuts and Bolts" of the Walk: The Blisters http://bit.ly/r4qVf

11:53 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Terri (Ft. Wayne, IN) http://bit.ly/SRTC2

11:53 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Cameron (South Bend, IN) http://bit.ly/16liks

11:54 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Scott (Warsaw, IN) http://bit.ly/ZzIKh

11:54 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Mike (Ft. Wayne, IN) http://bit.ly/JWzmr

11:54 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- "Nuts and Bolts" of the Walk: Along the Lincoln Highway http://bit.ly/VylgY

11:55 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- "Nuts & Bolts" of the Walk - The Backpack http://bit.ly/oQfzt

11:56 AM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Jessica, Noah & Hunter (Ft. Wayne, IN) http://bit.ly/3XneEo

12:02 PM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Nate (Ft. Wayne, IN) http://bit.ly/19oxJx

12:39 PM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Jorge (Warsaw, IN) http://bit.ly/gvZTv

12:39 PM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Uprendra (Warsaw, IN) http://bit.ly/2gVXZ5

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Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Krystal (Warsaw, IN) http://bit.ly/sLUdr

1:02 PM Aug 10th from web

Check this video out -- The Voice of the People: Harold (Near Warsaw, IN) http://bit.ly/46Kczq

1:02 PM Aug 10th from web

@SenatorReid Will you (and NV) be a leader in listening to the voice of the people?

3:12 PM Aug 10th from web in reply to SenatorReid

RT pls! @walk4healthcare Chicago event (8/20 6-8 pm) "Share Your Story" Get-Together. See http://bit.ly/LB6ui for event info.

12:26 PM Aug 11th from web

RT pls! @walk4healthcare Chicago event (8/20 6-8 pm) "Share Your Story" Get-Together. See http://bit.ly/psqO2 for FB event page

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