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It took me 4 days, 2 cars, and $900 more than I could afford :P but I made it in one piece from LA to Ypsi. I'm still getting unpacked, still living out of my suitcase and trying to pick-up where I left of with editing the film.

I know this is very long, and I'm sure only a small number of people will sit through it. But it's mostly for me, to be honest... still, I hope other people like it.

Each shot brings back a lot of thoughts and emotions... It was hard to leave LA, even if only for several months, and each of these shots, for me, is a step closer to big changes in my life.

Here's to finishing 'For Thousands of Miles' and taking big risk :)

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  • Paul Searle 6 months ago
    this is like a sergio leone movie. awesome.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Paul :) I feel really lame admitting that I've yet to see a Sergio Leone movie before... I need to watch one *sigh*
  • Paul Searle 5 months ago
    Good Bad Ugly
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    I will start with that one :)
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  • markalamarama plus 6 months ago
    Well done - take more road trips - make more movies!
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Mark :) I hope I get to do much more of both!
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  • fexbmx 6 months ago
    Very nice shots!

    I love landscape shots ;-)
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Fexbmx - me too ;)
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  • Paul Searle 5 months ago
    was this filmed with the hf10?
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    I know I wrote you an email :P But just incase anyone else is wondering - yes, yes I did.
  • Paul Searle 5 months ago
    yeah i got ancy and forgot to check my email. cant wait to get mine.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    I'm so jealous! You have twice the space :P But I guess I need a longer-lasting battery more than I do more space...
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  • paul dateh 5 months ago
    here's to your pending triumphant return back west! :)
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Paul :) It was great seeing at Canter's... you're a really, really awesome guy! Keep kicking ass out there! See you soon.
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  • Blanche 5 months ago
    AAAA Heartbreaker came with you!
    Nice pics!
    Ahum.... mayby I'm stuppid but.....there is no bicycle in it, your travelling by car (sorry!)
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Hey Blanche :) Yes, poor little cat - she did great in the car, but the 108 degree heat didn't leave her feeling very well.

    Ha ha, and yes, I drove for this trip. I had a *wee* bit too many belongings to tow behind my bike ;)
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  • David Moore 5 months ago
    wowza! mad good man! big inspiration you are!!
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Ha :) I love it when people use the word "wowza". Thanks David!
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  • David Moore 5 months ago
    look at that...i was so moved my last comment reads like Yoda. *sheesh* ;)
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Well :) I am flattered (flattered I am).
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  • Zach B plus 5 months ago
    crazy ass beautiful cinematography mike.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Zach! :)
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  • Lan Bui 5 months ago
    :)

    Lizards made me remember lizard pushups.

    I watched the whole thing, nice to see your trip.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Lan!!! <3 I have footage of that lizard doing the fast push-ups too. I'll have to post it just for you. It made me laugh... but he didn't do them for as long as the lizard we saw.

    Thanks for sitting through the whole thing :) Give Bonny a hug for me - I'm glad she's doing well!
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  • erica hampton 5 months ago
    :/
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    :p *
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  • hudson plus 5 months ago
    meaningful, intense, and honest. i applaud your courage to make the bold move. (oh....and i utterly adore Arvo Part's Fratres (I). no wonder we both liked Max Richter.)
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Hey Hudson :) Thanks for watching! And for the super nice compliments. I do love Arvo Part... I listen to it on a loop sometimes when I'm writing the film.

    And now that you brought up Max Richter :P I had to listen to 'On the Nature of Daylight'.
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  • Paul Capewell 5 months ago
    You constantly amaze me Mike! Such an inspiration. Thanks for making these.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks so much Paul :) that's awfully nice of you to say. Thank you for watching!
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  • Casey McKinnon 5 months ago
    If I saw you without your glasses on the street, I'd probably walk right past without knowing it was you! My goodness!

    I love your short shorts, the pool scene, the hug with your gal and the sweet birthday ending. Oh, and the music is amazing too!

    Come back soon, my friend... that way we can hang out more, we never did enough of that.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Hey Casey! *hug* Ha, do I look that different without them? That's funny.

    I love my short-shorts too! I think I would died from the 108 degree heat if I didn't have them. Thanks for watching!

    And I'll be back before you know it - we'll all go see a movie! And run around the streets causing mayhem.
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  • john friese 5 months ago
    where do I begin? I can't. Thanks is all I can say.

    J
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks John :) Glad you liked it.
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  • Jeff Frick plus 5 months ago
    I try to get out on the open road at least once a year, no better place, especially in the wild, open, west.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    I do love road trips :)
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  • amanda walker 5 months ago
    i love you
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Love you too :)
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  • Phil Hough 5 months ago
    from reading the words below that go with the movie i can only imagine what the emotions were like having to actually do it..

    its a great piece all considered.. we are with you all the way.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thanks Phil :)
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  • Zadi Diaz 5 months ago
    at 1:30 in - yeah, that had me crying. This was beautiful. You better finish the film and hurry back!!!
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Zadi :) You cried? *hug* Thanks for watching... I'm glad you liked it. I will! I miss you guys!
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  • mikehedge 5 months ago
    Mike. thanks for being such a huge inspiration.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Thank you Hedge - I am really, really flattered by this comment :)
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  • Caroline Greener 5 months ago
    this was not long enough! I enjoyed every nanosecond
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 5 months ago
    Hey Caroline :) Thank you! I'm glad people are enjoying it! <3
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  • james haygood 5 months ago
    that's gorgeous, mike. glad you took the time to shoot along the way - must have made the drive take twice as long at least... look me up when you're back in town - let me buy you a beer.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 4 months ago
    Thanks James :) I wouldn't have missed it - I do love road trips... I couldn't help but wish I had the time to make the ride on my bicycle. Next time I suppose.

    And I'll be sure to do that - I won't be gone from LA long!
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  • Alin 3 months ago
    Amazing. I've never seen such dedication. It is really amazing. Thank you for making it...

    It will inspire me to make mine too. My trip will be long.... over 10.000 miles. I intend to taek a huge step for my life and change things and make them as I want too.
    Thank you.

    When it's ready be sure I will tell you. Time will pass but it's worth it for the change.
  • mike ambs ☂ plus 2 months ago
    Thanks Alin! :) That's very nice of you to say. I'd love to hear more about your trip - please do share when you make it.
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