Stage 13 – San Rafael-Santa Rosa, Friday, January 15th
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January 15th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Wow first comment of the day!!
Great job racing Philip and I have my Irish fingers and toes crossed for ya!! ;D
With love from Valley Forge!!!!
January 16th, 2010 at 1:19 am
Same here Phillip and to all you guys down there, GET HER ACROSS THE LINE BOY, even if its on yer back,
January 16th, 2010 at 1:25 am
Phil,
You’re one day away from joining that exclusive club – Irish bikers that have finished the greatest race on earth, give it everthing man.
Neal
January 16th, 2010 at 1:36 am
COME ON BROTHER YOU GOT TO GET YOUR NAME IN THE HISTORY BOOKS OF DAKAR FINISHERS (AND EVEN IRISH FINISHERS), I KNOW YOU GOING TO DO IT.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:47 am
If it is possible for 60 million Irish-Americans to hold their breath, then that’s what we will be doing…when you get over the finish line we’ll pop a bottle of bubbly open in your honor, enjoy the glory, we are very proud of you!
The O’Reilly Clan
January 16th, 2010 at 2:15 am
One more day. Thats it, just one more.
Caught a glimpse of you tonight on eurosport, have to say looks to me like your up for the next 700kms no bother!!. Hope you got plenty of rest for the next stage……Thats the one where you get your finish!!!!!!
Keep the focus, find your rythym and it’ll be a medal for himself there.
Screamin for ya here.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Hi Phil; Seen u on eurosport tonight that means only one day to go. The team are looking after u & bike realy well. Wishing u a safe smooth & Trouble free ride tomorrow U deserve it. Peter.
PS: No heroics the most important day of the rally is the last one.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Hi Philip,
Last day! Take it easy, stay focused and enjoy every minute! We are all behind you here in Ireland. Up Philip! Up Ireland!
Love Katherine, Cariosa, Aidan, Tracy
January 16th, 2010 at 2:58 am
Hi Philip, we are on da edge of our stools here in mayo! go go go! Viv knows well you can do it! we will have a pint waiting for you here in Cnoc Mhuire to celebrate your victorious return X
January 16th, 2010 at 4:31 am
Hi Phil, Ur brother said it all, u are NOONTASTIC! I have enjoyed every second of the last 13 days, I was running on adrenaline , with the lap top strapped to my hip so I would’nt miss the the hourly text from Barry,Brian and Jeff (ur little support team on Dakar) asking ‘ WHERE IS PHIL NOW’ .My reply was usually,’ he miles ahead of ye lads’ ‘ Phil flyin it’. ,Wel well, welll done Phil.C ye all Tuesday at airport .
; I said Phil way past where ye are now , He flying Well done Phil , (it seems very inadequate for what u have achieved over last 13 days ) But well well well done .
January 16th, 2010 at 6:05 am
It is difficult to type with your fingers crossed. This is nerve wracking.
January 16th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Philip, Ireland is proud of you, but not prouder than your family! We love you! Have a great day, we know you can do it! Tom says, “Go, Man, Go!”
January 16th, 2010 at 10:24 am
One Mission, One Machine, One Feckin’ Legend!
Cogie
January 16th, 2010 at 11:05 am
In case any of you are late followers of the race and you didn’t know:
you can track Philip’s last stage on http://www.dakar.com (go to “tracking” and put in his number 104 then click the cross and then validate)
January 16th, 2010 at 11:57 am
G’wan Philip!!!!! one man, one mission, one machine! you can do it, we’re all shouting for ya!
Jenna and Pam , Kilkenny
January 16th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Philip
Recognition as the maddest Noone of the lot awaits You – and that’s saying something. Best of luck today – I goota feeling that tonights gonna be a big big night!! P,C,Eva & Ruby
January 16th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Philip,
Heartiest congratulations on getting this far.
For men and women like you who have achieved a formidably high level of excellence and recognition in sport, there was no short-cut to the top and you are proving this today. My friend Imelda has told me about all you Noonatics soooo,
safe journey today and we’ll see you at the finish.
Mary
January 16th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Hi Philip,
This is it – last chance saloon! Head down and for God’s sake stay on the bike until you pass that electronic finish line! Good luck and God speed!
Love Katherine, Cariosa, Aidan, Tracy
January 16th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Yahoo.Finished. Well done Phil .What an achievement.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Well done Philip, have a safe trip home & see you when you get back – from The Heffernans
January 16th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
well done philip nearly there man, a great irish achievement, one to make us all proud
January 16th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Just tracked u trough the last check WELL DONE Delighted for ya Cant wait to shake hand when you get back. Congrats to u and all the team peter.
January 16th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Yahoo!!!! I hope I am reading the damn site right. You’re finished!!! Super job!
January 16th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Deadly Philip..
One more day.. Just One more.. The Finish is in Sight..Keep it steady and Bring that Tri color to the finish.. Im willing you to the line with everything I have..
I know you’re gonna do it..I just know it.. For the last time Philip stay strong,stay fast and stay safe..
Dakar 2010.. Live that dream..
January 16th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Well done my child. We were praying for you here and you have been delivered safely to the finish. May the blessings of God be upon you.
Benedict
January 16th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Fair play to ya Philip,
You must be on that last 300km connection to the line.
Simply brilliant.
Been following ya and 131 and 141 for the last two weeks. Well done.
What a wonderful result for all the hard work yis all put in. Great result for ya, family and friends over there.
January 16th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Congrats .What an acheivment.Job well done.Full credit to yer team also.
January 17th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Wasnt I watching you at 24minutes into todays eurosport coverage , just a fleeting glance of no.104 , sure jaysus didnt I nearly give the rest of the family a feckin heart attack when I roars out THERES YER MAUN twas great to see it…so much so that we rewinded the prog a few times just to make sure. Carlton kirby seems to have forgotton about the flying Irishman….you know what they say.. when a man ignores you he is still paying you a compliment. Well done again .
Ken Mc G.