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Man Crosses Mountains By Foot For Love Journey Through California Will Take Man 150 Miles To Anaheim
POSTED: 8:18 pm CDT September 6, 2007 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- One man decided to prove his love to a woman Thursday by attempting to cross the mountains between Bakersfield, Calif., and Los Angeles by foot, reported KERO-TV. The 150-mile journey for Nathan Staker, 21, stemmed from a late-night phone conversation with his girlfriend, Nicole Faltermayer, which turned into a challenge of the heart. Yet the journey didn't begin at the base of the mountains that are home to the Los Padres National Forest. Staker began his journey Thursday in Bakersfield by jogging along Highway 119, and then along a frontage road that parallels Freeway 99. Staker told KERO-TV in Bakersfield that he didn't plan out his journey, and didn't know if he would get arrested when he finally walked on the freeway south of Bakersfield. He joked that he would probably have to call his girlfriend after a night in jail. Staker's 150-mile trek on foot will take him from Bakersfield to the doorstep of Faltermayer's home in Anaheim. Calif. "She thinks I'm crazy," he said about Faltermayer. Staker met Faltermayer two years ago. Beginning as friends, their relationship evolved and now Staker is out to prove his undying devotion, despite Faltermayer's disbelief. For Staker his love is no joke. He set out with a proposal in mind. Jordan Barker, youth pastor and friend of Staker, said if Faltermayer accepts Staker's proposal, he'll marry them on the spot. A passing motorist offered to drive Staker 35 miles. Staker declined. Nothing could detour him from his goal to walk every step of the way. Staker's journey is about a love he'll be able to tell his future children about. "Every girl deserves a love story," he said. Staker expects to arrive in Anaheim Sunday morning. Faltermayer said she'll be waiting for him. But will they get married? That's a question that will be answered in roughly 150 miles.  | |
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what an idiot  | |
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he's crazy, that's insanely hot desert he'll have to go through. did this girl put some kind of ultimatum to him?  | |
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Ah, the power of love. 
Though I do hope his girlfriend accepts his proposal. This Staker fellow sounds like he may have the propensity to become 'stalker'. | |
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WillyWonka said: This Staker fellow sounds like he may have the propensity to become 'stalker'.
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evenstar3 said:
he's crazy, that's insanely hot desert he'll have to go through. did this girl put some kind of ultimatum to him? Or did she put it on him?  
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sounds kinda romantic..kinda dangerous..love is truly a dangerous illusion.. | |
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Awwwww 
That is awesome!!! Good luck to him  
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Uh, this thing ended as soon as it started. He is from Bakersfield, where I live. He was met by his girlfriend in Valencia, which is only about 45 minutes from here, and he proposed to her at a restaurant, live on the air on a local news station.
She said yes. This was over by Friday evening, around 6pm.  |
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Fast forward 15 years: She'll yell at him for not being willing to walk outside and move the trash cans...
"But, Nathan, you were willing to walk 45 miles to prove your love!!! Remember???" You've changed..." 
No, really, it's heartwarming. I long for the day when I'm similarly inspired. | |
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I think it's lovely.  In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Sweeny79 said: I think it's lovely.
Yeah. Dames. | |
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Calligraphy said: Sweeny79 said: I think it's lovely.
Yeah. Dames. Always willing to go for an empty romantic gesture instead of solvency. |
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It reminds me of this story:
World's Strongest Dad Now that is what I call LOVE. Here's their track record: http://www.teamhoyt.com/ Total Events 216 Triathlons, 6 Ironman distances 20 Duathlons 65 Marathons, 25 Boston Marathons 7 18.6 Milers 81 Half Marathons 1 20K 35 10 Milers 28 Falmouth 7.1 milers, 1 Falmouth in the Fall Event 8 15K 206 10K 146 5 Milers 4 8K 17 4 Milers 99 5K 7 20 Milers 2 11K Total 942 events Personal Bests 2:40:47 Marathon 56:21 15K 1:21:12 Half Marathon 40:27 7.1 Miler 13:43:37 Ironman Triathlon 35:48 10K 2:01:54 18.6 miler 27:17 5 miler 59:01 10 miler 17:40 5K 2:10:45 20 miler | |
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Here's their story: Makes me cry every time.
Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt) and son (Rick Hoyt, b. 1962) in Massachusetts who compete together in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick was disabled at birth by a loss of oxygen to his brain because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, and he also suffers from cerebral palsy. Dick carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, pulls him in a special boat as they swim, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run. Thanks to his parents, who ignored the advice of doctors that he would live life in a persistent vegetative state, and Tufts University engineers, who recognized that his sense of humor indicated intelligence, at the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate, using movements from his head. The first words he typed were, "Go Bruins!", and the family learned he was a sports fan. They entered their first race in 1977, a 5 mile benefit run for an injured lacrosse player who was a schoolmate of Rick's. Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Rick earned a college degree from Boston University in special education, and now works at Boston College. They continue to compete in races, and are also motivational speakers. As of December 31, 2006, Team Hoyt had participated in a total of 942 events, including 216 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 65 Marathons, including 25 consecutive Boston Marathons. They also biked and ran across the USA in 1992 — a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days. When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once." | |
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Jochem said: When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once." Awwww. Sweet story. Huilebalk.  |
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that must shoot sparks or fireworks or some shit.....
....would I undertake some off the wall show of love for my wife? Sure....would I walk thru the mountains and desert? I'm thinkin' prolly not....cuz all it takes is a moment of disorientation, and BAM!! She's banging the pool boy..... ...just sayin'... He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
(George Eliot) the video for the above... 
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HamsterHuey said: Awwww. Sweet story.
Huilebalk. Geinponem | |
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Calligraphy said: Fast forward 15 years: She'll yell at him for not being willing to walk outside and move the trash cans...
"But, Nathan, you were willing to walk 45 miles to prove your love!!! Remember???" You've changed..."
No, really, it's heartwarming. I long for the day when I'm similarly inspired. | |
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awwww how insane! yet deeply romantic!
good luck you two wacky lovers  | |
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HamsterHuey said: Calligraphy said: Yeah. Dames. Always willing to go for an empty romantic gesture instead of solvency.  I want both. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Jochem said: Here's their story: Makes me cry every time.
Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt) and son (Rick Hoyt, b. 1962) in Massachusetts who compete together in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick was disabled at birth by a loss of oxygen to his brain because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, and he also suffers from cerebral palsy. Dick carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, pulls him in a special boat as they swim, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run. Thanks to his parents, who ignored the advice of doctors that he would live life in a persistent vegetative state, and Tufts University engineers, who recognized that his sense of humor indicated intelligence, at the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate, using movements from his head. The first words he typed were, "Go Bruins!", and the family learned he was a sports fan. They entered their first race in 1977, a 5 mile benefit run for an injured lacrosse player who was a schoolmate of Rick's. Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Rick earned a college degree from Boston University in special education, and now works at Boston College. They continue to compete in races, and are also motivational speakers. As of December 31, 2006, Team Hoyt had participated in a total of 942 events, including 216 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 65 Marathons, including 25 consecutive Boston Marathons. They also biked and ran across the USA in 1992 — a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days. When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once." You just made me well up!!! Ughhh. I saw some of the footage on Youtube a while ago. Oh my God!!!! What a wonderful and inspirational story. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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Jochem said: Here's their story: Makes me cry every time.
Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt) and son (Rick Hoyt, b. 1962) in Massachusetts who compete together in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick was disabled at birth by a loss of oxygen to his brain because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, and he also suffers from cerebral palsy. Dick carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, pulls him in a special boat as they swim, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run. Thanks to his parents, who ignored the advice of doctors that he would live life in a persistent vegetative state, and Tufts University engineers, who recognized that his sense of humor indicated intelligence, at the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate, using movements from his head. The first words he typed were, "Go Bruins!", and the family learned he was a sports fan. They entered their first race in 1977, a 5 mile benefit run for an injured lacrosse player who was a schoolmate of Rick's. Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Rick earned a college degree from Boston University in special education, and now works at Boston College. They continue to compete in races, and are also motivational speakers. As of December 31, 2006, Team Hoyt had participated in a total of 942 events, including 216 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 65 Marathons, including 25 consecutive Boston Marathons. They also biked and ran across the USA in 1992 — a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days. When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once." The first time I heard about this guy, he and his son were featured on HBO's Real Sports.....tore me to shreds.....so sad but so uplifting....and though I haven't gone overboard with it, its what led me to get even closer to my son....and my daughter by extension.... still gets me a bit misty eyed.....  He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
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