You too can become part of Alby folk-lore by writing to us - because we'll immortalise your mail on this page. Minimal editorial intervention is our policy. Of course, if you want to send a private e-mail, that's OK too.

Here is what some other visitors have had to say from Jan 2002 onwards...



Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 20:41:37 +1100
From: "Red Pepper" <anita@redpepper.net.au>

Hi Shortbread,

I love your Alby site!  I haven't visited for a while but was rapt to see
recent updates - the legend lives on!

Cheers,
Anita



Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2002 15:27:11 +0100
From: Jiøí Chum <jiri.chum@quick.cz>

Hi I am a great upholder (fan) of Alby Mangels
Im from Czech Republik-Europe
Can you give me Alby Email.(if not -no problem)
Yor page is super and Alby is a  Great Man.

Chum Jiøí-Czech Republik
(sorry my english)



Date:  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:01:53 -0800
From: Deb Dexter <ddex@mcn.org>

I am a fan of Alby's and wanted you guys to know.  Everyday at 2:00
pm we watch Alby and his "babes" sail the South Pacific, or wherever.
Thank God for the Travel Channel for bringing us such a refreshing
show of the adventures of Alby and his animals.  We watch with
fasination as he does what he does best. What a Ham-bone Alby is.
His love of critters and the sea and just plain aeventure is
wonderful.  My husband and I do what Alby does only a month or two
out of the year.  What a show and what a guy!!

Travel on...  Deb Dexter, Northern California



Date:  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:40:55 -0600
From:  "Kathy" <khilbern@home.com>

I have learned so much from your shows. There are so many lessons to learn from you.I've seen every
show that the travel channel allows us to see in America. Every thing I do I'm always wondering what
would Alby do. People think I'm a bit  on the crazy side when I speak of you. I just want them to think of
you as I do.One of the greatest explorer of our time. I hope I live long enough to be half the man you are
Alby. You are in my thoughts always and I dream of a day I can speak with you in person. If you have a
picture possibly a signed picture to put on my wall would be great. thanx for doing what you do. Your 1 fan
Darin Hilbern 2938 sw 19th Okc ok 73108. Thanx again Alby your the greatest!!!



Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:34:13 -0500
From: wd8dkz@alink.com (Winbigler, Richard)

As much as I enjoy watching adventure bound
and the adventures of Alby and his companions
I am wondering what and where is Judy Green?
Where can pictures and write ups be found on
the internet.

any info would be great  Thanks
[Answer: look up the Judy Green picture on this web-site, I've added some information there]



Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:56:16 +1030
From: "Jason Johansen" <jason_johansen@hotmail.com>

Guys,

Love the site and now I am quite relieved that I am not the only soul on the
planet with a Alby worship syndrome.  I have it on good advice that he now
resides at West Beach a beach side suburb in South Australia. But you
probably already know this?  I am dearly hoping to bump into the great man
down the local supermarket but at this point in time I have not been so
fortunate.

Cheers, Jason.



And...

I am a local of metropolitan Adelaide. :-)  Supposedly he has inherited a
deceased estate and is residing in West Beach which is a seaside suburb of
Adelaide which is about a 10min drive to the CDB of Adelaide.   Therefore
Alby is a City Slicker these days…

Cheers, Jason.



Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 00:44:43 +0100
From: "Albert Hajer" <hajer@regnet.cz>

I am sending best wishes from the Czech Republic. I am sorry, that I wrote
"new year´s e-mail" with my URL. I found your very interesting www pages and
I think that I saw some films about your trips a few years before. I haven´t
more interesting pages than you, but I wanted to make some pages about
travelling.
Have a nice day.
With Compliments

Albert Hajer
[Another Alby?]



Date:  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:45:06 +0100
From:   Jiøí Chum <jiri.chum@quick.cz>

I know Alby through Tv.His adventure serial was great .
Thats a way , how I become Alby fan.
I will once see this great men.

Have a nice day on contrary side of Earth

Adventure friend from Czech Republik



Date:  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 19:39:11 -0500
From: "Jeri Kurjian" <maemae@neo.rr.com>

Hello there.  My son and i just love watching adventure bounds.  My son loves sam.  Every show
with sam on it he has to watch.  Also my son is a animal lover just like i am.  That's why we love
watching your shows.  I am a single mom, so therefore we don't have much money to buy your
movies and shirts.  Or we would.  But my son just wanted me to write you a little something.  Well
keep up your travels and be safe.  thank you!

Jeri kurjian and Garret Norris



Date:  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:18:48 +1100

Hello -

My name is Briony Petch from ABC Radio in New South Wales - another
one 'in search of Alby'.

Some friends and I were discussing him the other night and we want
to know what happenend to him after the World Safaris.

I've just come across your web site - love it!

I'd be interested in interviewing you about it...and what makes Alby such a legend.
Love to catch up with you!

Briony

[And I did, on about 14th March 2002]



Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:40:05 -0500
From: "Aaron Miller" <aaronmiller@dejazzd.com>

I've seen a lot of episodes of Adventuer Bound.  I must admit that often I
gaze at the T.V. with wonderment and jealousy.  i wish my life in some way
was like Albys.  I'm tired of wishing and I want to start doing.  i yearn to
travel and I was wondering if there were and groups or organizations i could
join ro maybe even be part of a crew or something.  in America or even
Austrailia or anywhere in the world for that matter. If you know of anything
please help.  710  S  Cedar St.  Lititz Pa.  17543



Date:  Mon, 01 Apr 2002 11:04:18 +0000
From:  "Jos _" <muchodineros@hotmail.com>

Years ago I saw Alby´s documentaries on TV in Holland and I remember
enjoying them very much. I even went to Australia for a year (back in 1994-1995) and did
some traveling too, however less "adventurous" and with more means, but
I did work on a few farms in the outback and a great experience it was.

Great to see that lot´s of people love it too,

Cheers,
Jos - also a dutchman :)



Date:  Mon, 01 Apr 2002 18:27:59 -0500
From: Sam Boykin <sherlock@pinevilledsl.net>

Hello Andrew,
I'm a writer in Charlotte, NC. Love your site!I'm a huge Alby Mangels fan as
well, and I was hoping to write a profile on him. Any advice on the best way
to get an interview. I'm sure he's flooded with requests, just thought I'd
give it a try.
Thanks,
Sam Boykin
[C'mon Alby, if you're reading this - give the guy a break! ;-) ]



Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 14:17:13 -0400
From: Bill Kramer <william.kramer@noaa.gov>

I enjoyed reading the stories on your web site.  I've been watching Alby on the Travel Channel for some time, but am left with two questions- one of which I think you answered on the web site:  where did Judy Green come from?  How did this very attractive woman just show up to meet Alby without knowing much about him or what she would be doing? Perhaps
he was well known in Australia.  The second question is regarding his catamaran that he had built.  I saw an epsiode where they showed the final rigging and its launch, but I've never seen it since.  What happened to the catamaran?
Thanks,
Bill



Date:  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:22:28 -0700
From: Bruce Johnston <riposa@sierratel.com>

Hi guys,

Once thing you missed on Albys scrapes with danger, is the time he was on
the train in Peru, when it was attacked by terrorists. That was kind of scary.

On another note, great site, lots of info, well done.

Alby is [way cool] over here in the US as well.

I taped all the episodes from the travel channel, old and new. Over 30
episodes all together. I was riveted by them. I have seen them over and
over until the tapes wore out, well almost. I am still watching them two
years later. Alby is mythical folk hero. He is real life, the [real deal]
He is bigger then life, a real life legend, in fact so big that he is too
much to deal with in real life so being a mythical folk hero is easier way
to think of him, because this guy blows away anyone I have even seen on TV.
I have seen A lot over the years from Mutual of Omaha wild kingdom and
Marty's Wild America, and dozens of others who do small episodes of various
nature films and adventures. I love Ray Mears of the Ultimate Survival
Guide, but I have to tell you that Alby has my heart. Alby 20+ years of
films, Alby has really inspired me and I think he is arguably greatest
adventurer of all time. I love the old episodes, the background soundtracks
are so cool. Those old episodes are classic. They remind me of the old Star
Trek series. The new Alby series was cool too but not as good as the old
stuff, but that's the way it is. I think too much K-be at the end of the
old episodes might have hurt his viewer ship some. I did not like the
soundtrack on the new stuff as much as on the old stuff, but they were
still fun to watch. I think the new ones were a good try but they don't
have the fire like the old ones. I am curious what happened to Michelle and
Judy, Rick and others stars of the films. These episodes were so good that
even the minor stars left you wandering about their lives. But all in all,
Alby Mangels has really made a great contribution to the hopes and dreams
of millions around the world who dare to dream. You might not have nine
lives like Alby, but like Jimi Hendrix used to say, [still raining-still
dreaming]

Hats off to Alby Mangels and may the rest of his days on the Earth be happy
ones.

Best Regards,

Bruce



Date:  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:44:56 EDT
From: AZMOTXWA@aol.com

My husband and I enjoy his adventures so much.  It does not matter if it is
a repeat......you always notice something you did not see the 1st time.  We
heard his Rick (nephew) is going to have his own shown but do not know
the name of it nor when it will start showing.
BACK TO ALBY:
Mr. Mangels has allowed people like us  to go places and meet people we
would never be able to do.  He loves his dogs....and a person who loves
animals, the land and envoirment has to be a wonderful person.
B. Ramsey
Queen Creek, AZ  USA



Date:  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:45:35 -0400
From: "yakkafun" <yakkafun@netzero.net>

we would like to let yah know that enjoy your show and the effert that went you and friends
went though. If you could let us know how vic breglic is doing? I just wish that i could have
been at the big fight to cheer vic on in the fight. but i enjoy how you show how you needed to
pull your resorces to get what neede for each show-n-safari.If you-n-friends ever and I mean
ever are around NH in U.S.A. come by and check us out. there still is some very beutiful
lakes here. you can reach me-n-friends at yakkafun@netzero.net



Date:  Mon, 6 May 2002 17:40:46 -0700 (MST)
From: rrsnyder@webtv.net

Alby,

Hi, i love your shows and only wish i could experience a tenth of what
you have. My trouble is i am bound to a wheelchair due to incomplete
paralysis and cannot figure where to go to enjoy that is w/c accessible!
Also i would love to meet you and Jeana (the girl in black swimsuit)? Of
course, the girl preferably. She is awesome! That is my dream! Any
thoughts? Rob Snyder...

Take care... seize the moment... live each day to the max, and if
tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today !
Rob...  :-)
Aloha !



Date:  Tue, 07 May 2002 21:20:15 -0400
From: pkperras@netscape.net

Just wanted to say I have watched alby for years, even the reruns many times over. Adventure Bound and alby has a permanent place in my mind. Alby GOOD ON YA !!!! Paul, S.F. Ca.



Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 18:48:59 EDT
From: Vettelink@aol.com

Hi There; Let me introduce myself. I'am John Schell from Fortwayne, Indiana.
I got laid off from my job in Feb. of this year,and I just happen to turn the
Travel channel on one day to see Adventure Bound, well to say the least I was
hooked. After a few program's I decided to see if there was anything on the
web, about the history of this man. You have done a great job on the web
site. I have not went all the way threw it but give me some time. I'am also a
born again christian now of 26 year's, thank God for his grace on our lives.
As I watched the program today Rick's face looked like someone I had meet
before. My wife and I went to Israel in 1998 and we went on a cruise down in
the southern part of Israel. On the cruise boat there was a young man that
looked just like Rick and yes he was from Austrailia. Had Rick ever went to
Israel?  I would like to get a copy of Adventure Bound. Do know at this time
about any reprint's? God Bless John

[Well Rick, was it you?]



Date:  Tue, 21 May 2002 09:02:56 +0100 (BST)
From: Kathleen Dirken <catwoman_bel@yahoo.com>

Hi there!!

I think I must be one of the only Belgians that have ever heard of Alby Mangel.  He was my hero when I was
still a kid and I didn’t miss any of his broadcastings (on a Dutch channel).  Every time I watched him, I
felt admiration and had this strange feeling that I too was meant to do something like that.  And now,
more than ten years later I am doing it.  I travel a lot and I’m close to graduating and it’s still my
intention to make wildlife- and adventure documentaries.  It will be hard, but it’s my dream and
I hope to realize it.  I just wanted to say to Alby, THANK YOU SO MUCH, you are my big example and still my
childhood hero!!!!  You are a true inspiration and the perfect example of how people should be: open minded.
Maybe we’ll meet on one of our adventures!!



Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 14:31:49 -0700
From: "phil aslaksen" <paslaksen@hotmail.com>

I don't know if this email is going to Alby himself but I would like to
write and say hello.  I am a film maker and martial artist in Los Angeles
California.  I've been a fan for many years now, in fact Alby is on right
now as I write.  Just want to say thanks for caring about our planet and
sharing your adventures with the world.  If I ever get down to Australia I
would love to meet Alby.  If you have any tips on movie production I would
love to hear from you.  Please visit my website at
http://www.screaminggargoyle.com  or my martial arts site at
http://www.aslaksen.org   Thanks again.  - Phil Aslaksen



Date:  Thu, 30 May 2002 19:06:49 +0800
From:  "christine cornwall" <silversands1@bigpond.com>

I have an Alby sighting nearly every day, he eats at my
take way shop.   He likes chips and gravy, and drinks
at the Coolbellup Tavern nearby.  He always stops for
a bit of a chat, I wouldnt have recognised him unless
he introduced himself, he lives in Jandakot, Perth WA.

[Watch out for the impersonators, they are everywhere.  And clever.]



Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 14:04:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: sjrae@webtv.net (Steve Rae)

To Alby or who it may concern,

 A few weeks ago I started to watch Adventure Bound. It comes on here
about two times a week on the Travel Channel. It is a very educational
and exciting show. I applaud Alby for setting out and fulfilling his
dream. I enjoy the show alot. I live in northern New York State and
would love to see these places some day. Keep up the great work!



Date:  Fri, 07 Jun 2002 22:09:29 -0400
From: Rob <rmarine@CLEMSON.EDU>

Until recently, Alby Mangels was unknown to Americans and to the most part still is, but
within the last six months the Travel Channel has started to show Adventure Bound
sporadically. He has become my favourite character and has inspired me to see the rest of
the world and especially the more off the track places in any way I can. I wish more
Americans would have the chance to see his work instead of the worthless programming
they usually show, he should be primetime. I have rearranged my entire  schedule on the
chance that he may be on and I have most of them taped. As soon as I graduate, I'm off
to some far away place, I'll decide when I get there. Great website.

Rob Marines
102 Calhoun Street
223 University Terrace
Clemson, SC 29631
(864)653-4792
(864)654-0050
rmarine@clemson.edu



Date:  Sat, 08 Jun 2002 22:28:34 -0800
From: Phil Culcasi <chipster@thegrid.net>

I have watched many of the shows on The Travel Channel and of all the
ladies Alby has traveled with I think Joey was the most "lady like"and
had the most class. Could you please tell me something about her ? Are
they together ? Thank you for your time.



Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:55:48 -0400
From: "Doyle, Gail" <cor038-corp@Kaman.com>

About two weeks ago on a flight from Connecticut to Chicago, I sat next to
an engineer from Sydney on a business trip to the States.  He told me that
he thinks something truly bad has happened to Alby--either he was in jail or
dead.  I've searched in vain to find out if this is true.

Please update your website.  Please validate his existence.

Gail
a major fan

[This amuses me every time I read it!]



Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 17:56:47 EDT
From: GrassRootSociety@aol.com

I don't want to take up much of your time, sadly I live in
the united states and all I want to do is get a letter or Alby or
an email.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Kris Park
[Hey - don't we all!]



Date:   Tue, 18 Jun 2002 18:33:12 EDT
From:  F8S@aol.com

Alby Mangles and elves,

I have e-mailed you previous with comments about the Alby girls with no response.
Thats kool, after a person as important as Alby can't answer all mail.  I'm in the
states and wacth Alby and his reruns faith fully, also have turned on many
freinds to Alby and his girls. The one thing I tell them is, this is not like
any boring travel log you've ever seen. If Alby does something stupid he
films it, if he scews up he films it, along with the beauty and uglyness of
the world. The wild life and structure. He seems frank and honest in all
things and is not on a selling spree.

I thank my GOD for Alby and the entertainment he has brought to the world.
For telling like it is with no editting the frames that make him look bad.
And many of the people I know have become Alby beleivers because of me and
watching his shows. The inspraition that has taken him to give to others that
which he has lived,along with GOD's gifts given to him has set him in to a
lonely class of the Best travel video in the world with no compition. NO ONE
CAN DO IT LIKE ALBY!!!!

The Documentry about his life was great and I been there with him in the jeep
weck, Sam's death, loss of freinds, the loss of the 2 boats, the heilo
crashesand all the rest. I been there with Joey, Michele, Judy and the
others. And to this day get upset if the TV schedule takes his show off for a
day because of a special.

If anyone is critical of what Alby, his staff, His family, his freinds and
those he's met the have never tried to do any thing them sevles and knew how
hard it is,they simply wish to bitch. What I have to say is thank you Alby
Mangles for all you have done!

F8S@aol.com



Date:  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:23:05 EDT
From:  J7moose7@aol.com

Attemping to contact Alby in the hope to meet Alby, offer help on ranch, and would like to
make contrabution to Alby's journey.  If I can't reach Alby here, could you please inform me of
a current address where I could reach him?  It will be greatly appreciated.  Your friend. Eric



Date:  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 21:46:01 EDT
From: Vettelink@aol.com

G'day Shortbread; Thanks for getting back with me. Watched Adventure Bound
today. He was in Port Vila. I like the man's courage. Had a gal named Joey
with him, she had a cross on a chain around her neck, hope she is proclaiming
the GOOD NEWS of Jesus with her. I know he has had alot of tibulation in his
journey's, but what a wonderful experience he has had. My wife and I are
planning on going to Costia Rica next year, you know JUST PACK UP AND GO. God
Bless john



Date:  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 00:47:16 EDT
From: F8S@aol.com

I get curious about some of this equipment somethimes. Like what brand and model he
found to work the best and most trusted to work when you need it. But lately
one thing has really bothered me.

With all the sailling he has done, why did he chose a catamaran over other
hull types. I mean he uses a boat unlike those who buy them to be seen on
them.

F8S@aol.com



Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002 02:17:59 -0500
From: "Emma Hines" <emma1105@sbcglobal.net>

Hi guys,   Being a devoted Alby fan for several years, I don't know why I never thought to
search the net for info about him.  While checking weather reports in Australia, it occured to
me to do so.  I'm so glad I did.  I've enjoyed your page more than any other I've been to.  I love
how Alby re-
pairs things, doesn't seem to mind getting dirty or scraped and banged up.  His warmth,
compassion and concern for the ecosystem are very touching.  All round, he appears to be
a great fellow, although some women might not agree.  Even though I don't know him
personally, he seems like a friend.  Thanks for the site.  You've done a great job!



Date:    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 23:39:22 -0400
From:   "Samantha Svensson" <OURSHEEPSHED@msn.com>

We are wondering,"Where's the Flying Dutchman?" Does he ever respond to any of his
mail? It would be nice to hear from him and get updated on his whereabouts and what he
is doing.And how much longer do we have to wait before another episode?We would really
like to hear from him if he can spare the time.Staying in touch,between sailors,is very
important.Let's not forget all the fans,too.      Always,Rolf Svensson
PS-My Dad,who was in the Swedish navy,actually saw the real Flying Dutchman on one of
his voyages.



Date:    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:40:03 -0400
From:    "CAROL EVANS" <dove591@msn.com>

Dear alby i would go with you on and adventure.i love your show.i live in west virginia in
the u.s.a.patsy hawkins dove591@msn.com



Date:   Sun, 11 Aug 2002 11:43:41 EDT
From:   DMB578@aol.com

Do you guys now how alby fincanced all of his trips?  did he work as he went?  what an awesome dude.
anyway great site.   Peace
                                                                               Steve



Date:       Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:29:58 -0700
From:     Libby & Jeffrey <libbyjeffg@earthlink.net>

Hello,
I visited the temple of Alby Mangels you have on the web. I visit often
if you must know. I recently read that there is an address to reach him
in Alexandria, Va. here in the USA. Can you tell me more about this
address? How did you obtain it and has it been tried yet? Is it simply
fan mail?  I appreciate all your time and effort. Look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Jeffrey



Date:      Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:52:28 +1100
From:    "Lindy Devenish-Coote" <l.devenish-coote@mailbox.gu.edu.au>

Hi
Loved your site...but can you answer a question for me please.  There is on-goinng debate between
some friends and I concerning Alby's present hiatus from the media....someone has mentioned that Alby
Mangels is HIV positive and/or AIDS?  I've not heard anything like this and dispute vehemently....so
could you please let me know a.s.a.p. so that I can quash this rumour once and for all.
Cheers,
Lindy Devenish-Coote

[Blimey - where does this stuff come from??  NO!  His hiatus is wholly due to incredible shyness, as is obvious ;-)]



Date:       Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:34:11 +1000
From:    "ed brown" <edbrown121@hotmail.com>

hi guys,

your site is great.  i remember seeing one of alby's films in about 1974 at
Malvern Town Hall and in my vague memory i remeber that it was avout him
and some mate, and a dog, who ended up on lizard island in far north
queensland.  it is particularly interesting now because the place has been discovered
and been turned into a resort, but then it was just a deserted island.

do you know if this is available on video?  i've looked at the synopses of
the ones on his site but it is not clear to me.  i'd really appreciate it
if you could point me in the right direction to track it down.

thanks.
ed



   Date:   Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:26:00 -0700
   From:  "Dave Landau" <davidlandau@prodigy.net>

Unfortunately, the Travel Channel has taken Adventure Bound off of their schedule in October.  Usually it
has something to do with sweeps month for ratings.  They’ve done this in the past and eventually had put
Alby back on regularly.  But since Sherri Jo said they’d eventually phase Adventure Bound off for good
who knows.  We’re all scratching our heads over here.  Luckily we’ve seen his docos many times.
Dave Landau



Date:  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 09:33:27 EDT
From: <withheld>

Hi Im Paco Gonzalez I drove the yellow Jeep trough the jungles of Brazil for the world safary II MovievI live in the USA Biloxi
Mississippi. for many years  I tried to find  alby and get copys of the movie finaly someone told me they saw me in the travel chanell
on adventure bound it was a trill it has been 19 years but the memories are great in my mind. sure would love to talk to Alby againg
and Judy Green and Anna Berry and Mike Stent, and Mr McCloud.

Thanks Paco Gonzalez



Date: 15 Oct 2002 18:54:26 +1300
From: "Travis Cunningham" <travisc@ihug.co.nz>

Somehow - and I admit I wasn't exactly searching for it (in fact I was
looking for golf websites) - I came across your web site. I remember queues
around the block in my hometown of Echuca when WSII came out (I remember em
cos I was in em, with my best mate).

I have a few bizarre coincidental connections with your web site that just
blew me away. OK, they aren't that strange, but there you go. The first is
Dan Weadon. I came across the name in your page and thought "I wonder if
that's the Dan Weadon I know". As it turns out it is, but I have to say his
background as an Alby Fan was news to me - the sly old dog.

The second is the specific mention of 7 October (the date you received an
email from The Great Man) - that's my birthday. OK, so that one's not so
great.

The third is the Kirribilli Hotel - my brother used to work there. I'll
grant you, though, that ones not too impressive either.

There are a few other, lesser connections (I have a job which focuses on the
South Pacific, for instance, and I've spent time in Manaus) but it was the
first few in combination that I just found a pretty astounding co-incidence.
In fact, it's such an astounding co-incidence that if I had a camera here,
all I'd need was a minor tragedy and I could make my own imitation of an
Alby film - the drama! The action! The lack of coherence!

Anyway, I have to run, but congratulations on building a web site that
brought back so many memories.

-Travis

PS: I'm going to devote the rest of my life to Alby.



Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:20:03 +1000
From: kimberly.donegan@hsbcam.com
Subject:  New Special Features for Alby's Movies

- Alby's Chicks - "where are they now?"
- A gallery of photo's and short video's of Alby's Chicks
- A biography on Alby's life including what he has been up to over the last 10
years or so.
- Alby's tasting notes on the current vintage of Wolf Blass wines
- Easy do it yourself lessons on how to fly (or not fly) a helicopter
- How to pick up chicks like Alby's Chicks in 5 easy steps
- They could also include a scale model of the "Gretta Marie" which one could
easily assemble at home.

>From Scott Hastings - too shy to send...........  K



Date:  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 11:24:34 +1000
From:  kimberly.donegan@hsbcam.com

Dear Shortbread,
We love Alby - any news on the great man himself - World Safari 4 - is
this coming out soon?   Does Alby have any projects underway?  - Scott
is very keen to join him.

You know I once got a lovely card on my 1st wedding anniversary from
Alby - wishing me all the best in life - he really is a true romantic -
with a kind heart - I guess a little unluck in love.......

Regards
Kimberly & Scott



Date:  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 12:02:57 +1000
From: kimberly.donegan@hsbcam.com
Subject: Further Additions: New Special Features for Alby's Movies

> Tying knots in ropes (esp. when securing caravans);
> Rowing lessons (esp. for rubber dinghys);
> Surf life-saving technique;
> The merits of not drink-driving (esp. near telegraph poles in 4WDs);
> Learning where the handbrake is in a car (remember the desert);
> Advanced helicopter flying lessons (inc. not landing near desert camp
sites due to dust);
> The importance of insurance (caravan, helicopter, camera (when Rick
dropped it in the water), marine insurance (the Greta Marie) etc);
> There is such a thing as a "girl in every port"



Date:  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 12:43:01 +1000
From: kimberly.donegan@hsbcam.com

Hi Shortbread

My husband, Steve and I and friend Scott regularly watch Alby's movies
(we bought 4 on video - a few years ago).  We think he is misunderstood and
has a certain comedy element to his documentaries.........

We just love to watch his shows, have a couple of beers - one of our
favourites is Kangaroo Island and in NSW where he is chasing the wild white brumby -
and Alby wears several different changes of clothes in the one shot........

All the different girls etc..........We would love to meet Alby in a pub one day
and discuss his documentary..........do you know when he is next in Melbourne (tell him we
will shout the beers and dinner).

Regards Kimberly



Date:  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 22:38:53 -0500
From:  "Gina Estergall" <gina913@alltel.net>

What an exciting web page!  I first discovered alby watching the travel channel. and soon became hooked on adventure bound.
Every day from 5pm-6pm I would watch.  HE IS AN INSPIRATIONAL INDIVIDUAL SO RESPECTFUL AND SINCERE WHEN IT COMES TO CULTURES OF PEOPLE.  WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WITH A MIND SET LIKE ALBY IN THIS WORLD!  I AM A TRUE FAN OF HIS AND I APPRECIATE BEING ABLE TO SEE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD AND DIFFERENT PEOPLE THROUGH THE EYES OF HIS SERIES ADVENTURE BOUND.  I WOULD LOVE TO GET A HOLD OF ANY ADDITIONAL VIDEO,  BOOKS,  OR ARTICLES PUBLISHED BY ALBY.  IF YOU COULD E-MAIL ME WITH THAT INFO. I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT. I HOPE TO GET AN E-MAIL SOON!
THANKS,
GINA



Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 13:06:31 +1100 (EST)
From: Kym Whiteoak <kym_whiteoak@yahoo.com.au>

Gidday.

Just been checking out your awesome site about our Alby.  I've just been travelling with my own 80s throwback icon (my 42
year old bachelor brother) who's been making all kinds of Alby-esque comments and trying to pick up every Vietnamese chick
in sight.  I NEED to get this man an Alby t-shirt for Chrissie.  I'll be back in Oz a couple of days before then, in Brisbane -
where can I get a shirt in time?  Is there somewhere that sells these sort of things?  Can you help me?  Or do I have to make my
own shirt?  Where can I get a good copy of some classic pictures of Alby that i can print and get on a shirt of my own?

Any help would be appreciated.  Sick work, mate!
Cheers, Kym

[Answer - check out Alby's website where you can get this stuff: www.macbitz.net.au/safari]



From: Perry Catamarans Australia Pty Ltd  - forwarded from Dave Landau
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 11:07 PM

Alby sold his vessel and is now a charter vessel in the Whitsunday's QLD.
I am not sure of the company she is with but can get that information if you need it.
Zenani was vessel no 3 and we have now just sold vessel no 38.
Hope this helps.
Regards, Jenny Perry



Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 23:08:31 -0500
From:  "krupkey" <krupkey@cox.net>

 Hi  Rob,I would like to thank you for your work and dedication for Alby MEngals page.I read It with
 great interest .I have e-mail your site to several friends.I even purchased there video's myself.I
 noticed in reading your e-mails that you and your friends meet with Alby in his home court.That was i
 March of 2002 ,as you know their is another web-site that deals with Alby folklore.I have heard
 mention that ALBY was not making any video's any longer.It would be a shame if that were the case.I
 have used his videos as a sauce of inspiration taking me to places were I will never go (illness) Alby has
 given so much to those like myself who are unable to make the Physical journey but have joined him in
 our minds.Whether in S-America  ,Africa or Australia he gave many a Adventure.Thanks for your detail
 account. Do you know if Alby is still Adventure Bounding? Thank You   kevin rupkey



Date:  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 08:15:04 EST
From: LinartATR@aol.com

In December , 2002, I had the experience of meeting a handsome, charming man
and enjoying his company for a brief time.   I had no idea who he was until
after he was gone, when I checked out the web site. I have visited since then
from time to time, to discover  more of who he is and what he is about. I am
amazed. For those of you who wonder, he is alive for I have seen him!  A Lady in Florida.



Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:59:30 -0600
From: jmills <jmills@UTB.edu>

My name is professor James W. Mills here at the University of Texas-Brownsville.
I teach both United States and Texas history full time and just wanted to say
how much I have enjoyed your television show on the travel channel, "adventure
bound." It was being viewed here at 4:00 Monday -Friday but I have not seen it
as of late. I did contact the travel channel and request that the show be
brought back. Anyway, If you are ever in this part of the world (south Texas)
let me know. Would love for you to visit our campus and maybe speak to the
students. We will take you across and enjoy the food, culture, and sights of
Matamoros, Mexico.
Take care, Jim Mills

[Somehow we at the House of Alby get mistaken for Alby himself.  How flattering!]



Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 15:48:19 EST
From: BAWBINATOR@aol.com

Dear Friends:
I don't want to chum up the waters with a bunch of nonsense, so I'll be brief.  Alby was my hero on public
TV about three years ago.  I've been moving around a lot since then, but now have settled down.  I'm in
Lucedale Mississippi, 39452 and would very much enjoy watching Ably adventures again.  Where?  How?
What channel?  I'm there.
Friend, Bobby

[Anyone have any info about Alby's broadcasting successes recently?]



Date:  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 10:31:40 -0500
From:  "May Carson" <scarson@cox-internet.com>

Is Alby still on TV? If so what network, channel, time, ect.?
May Carson

[You're not the only one who wants to know apparently]


Date: 8/10/2003 12:54 PM
From: northernjug2@yahoo.com.au

Hi Andrew 

My name is James and I am a undergraduate journalist
student at the University of Technology sydney, and
when i have the time, also a freelance journalist

I am writing to you as i came across your awesome
website when i was doing some research on Alby for a
bio feature that I am writing as a class assessment

I must say i was very impressed with how comprehensive
it is as well as how much enthusiasm you have for the
subject. Needless to say Alby is deserving of so much
attention. I have many fondchildhood memories of
watching his adventures around the globe

Date: 11/10/2003 7:07 PM
From: ron.k@clear.net.nz

Hi
I watched Alby's adventures ( part 1 and 2) on T.V.  last night for the second time, the first time was when the movies originally
came out.
What an inspiration to human kind Alby is, his inspiration, dedication, enthusiasm, his respect and love for life and adventures, the courage and passion he shows as a human being, well, like so may people that have watched his adventures, he just blows me away.
If only we as human beings would do a smitten of what Alby sets out to do then we would all live in a happier and more harmonious world.
I want so much to say thanks to Alby, not just by saying, it would be a great honour to contribute something to his life
as he has given so much to all of us already.
Any suggestions please?
Many thanks
Ron Krajenbrink


Date: 11/11/2003 8:44 PM
From: acarter1@bigpond.com

Well one Friday evening in 1996 I was at the Planet nightclub in Adelaide & who should I spot standing nearby with a mobile phone in his hand? You guessed it the one & only Alby Mangels! 
He looked at me & I asked him if he was Alby Mangels. He said yes & we chatted about his World Safari adventures & I got the impression he was a bit of a smooth operator! Still it made for an interesting conversation.
Andrew

Date: 12/11/2003 8:27 AM
From: KBSilva@ups-scs.com

Are you still using this email?  I happened upon your Alby site - well done.   Just wondering if you know if Alby is still selling his videos from his site?  I sent a fax order form to purchase WS-I and have not heard a thing.  I know you are not connected, but just thought you might know this info and can help out a yank.  I saw WS-I 20 years ago while on my own WS and in Australia at the time.  Thanks for any advice you can give on how I might get a copy.

Best,

Kevin Silv

Date: 26/02/2004 6:03 AM
From: bkramer@whsun1.wh.whoi.edu

Señor Alby what has happened to you? We've not seen you on the tube in some time. Alright then                Adios - James


Date: 26/03/2004 2:40 PM
From: terri@getxsited.com

G'Day! I just wanted to tell you how much I love your Alby site! I'm a big fan of his shows and I hope he released his shows on a DVD collection! The Travel channel (owned by Discovery channel) use to air his shows all the time but lately..... all they play is the college spring break garbage. I been writing to them in attempts to get them to start airing Alby's videos again. After all.... that is REAL travel! Not watching some idiots in Vegas or some big breasted bimbos on the beaches in Florida. Long live Alby and keep up the great work!!!

Cheers, Terri M.

Date: 31/03/2004 5:23 AM
From: Seagual@aol.com

watch adventure bound on the travel channel .miss watching it . hope you are doing find.  We live in marmet west virgina.

Date: 1/04/2004 7:04 AM
From: JohnTdd4@aol.com

This is great web site dedicated to Alby Mangels. His adventure shows are just fantastic to watch. Since the show was taken off the travel channel it is like losing an appendage but one must carry on. It will be nice if the episodes are made available on DVD.
      His television show awoke that "adventuresome spirit" in myself. My family had a travel business for 15 years and have many fond memories as a result. When my mother passed away a few years ago my father eventually remarried and then relocated to the Phillippines. Now we own a rice farm in the Phillippines with a little beach house and so on and so on.  So Mr. Alby Mangels if your interested in new adventure look me up and I will hook you up!!!
 
Yours sincerly,
 John Todd

Date: 29/04/2004 3:28 PM
From:  Gilbertagonzales@hotmail.com

Hello & Thanks for the great website. I am a huge Alby fan, he has inspired my to travel all over the world. I have bought all the videos on his website & it makes me want to travel more. Do you know if I can purchase the "Adventure Bound" series anywhere? I know that parts of the series comes from these tapes, but I remember watching the series & there was a bunch video. Thank You for your time.

Date: 9/05/2004 11:01 PM
From: alli_struthers@hotmail.com

Hi there

My name is Allison Struthers, I am a 30 yr old Australian living in Spain, I would appreciate it if you could please forward my email of appreciation to Mr Mangels.

Mr Mangels, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I was one of those fortunate enough to see your films as a young girl.  The first time my eyes were opened to the world was sitting in a darkened little room at the Alstonville Bowls club in the early 80's.  I was riveted and from that moment I knew I too would see the world like Alby.  As I watched I felt everything you did, I felt your joy, your pain.  I cried when your dog died I held my breath as you went through the piranha.  I was with you all the way.  I waited  feverishly for your next installment to roll into town.

As soon as I completed highschool I was off. I was 17. I spent a year travelling in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.  I returned to Australia, prepping for the next installment.  Hong Kong, China, Macau.  Back to Brazil and argentina towork as a translator.  Was all lined up to lead gorilla treks in Uganda (gov trouble, it fell through), London.  Egypt, Sth Africa, Zimbabwe, zambia, botswana, swaziland lesotho etc....

things really kicked in after africa, I flew to Antigua in the caribbean with 45 pounds and no idea.  I got a job on a mega yacht, salied through the caribbean for a couple of months and then sailed across the atlantic to the med, sailed around Spain, France, Italy turkey and greece.  I moved to the US and become a nanny for a millionaire, not nanny material so sailed from Sagg Harbour back to the caribbean, went to Trinidad for carnival and a rest in Tobago.  Then to Central america, where I lived on yoga retreat on the osa penninsula Costa Rica.  Down to Panama, back up through costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador (well not quite booted off the bus at the border, at that time Aussies needed a consulate visa,) back through Honduras andinto Guatemala, back to Honduras, studied for my Dive MAster, lived there for 7 months.  Met the love, went to canada to meet the in laws, back to the caribbean another delivery job across the atlantic, another job sailing around croatia and landing where I am now housekeeper to a millionaire in a villa on the island of mallorca.  I manage his properties here London and Germany. And you kick started it all

So thank you, 22 or 23 years ago, you opened my eyes to the adventure that this amazing earth has to offer....

My hat off to you Mr Mangels

A true admirer

Allison Struthers

Date: 25/05/2004 12:45 PM
From: petersenglenn@hotmail.com

Hi, just visited your Alby Mangels Website and firstly wanted to congradulate you on your dedication to a man who is a true inspiration to many. Unfortunately though there hasn't been many updates in the last couple of years that I have been on and off again visiting your site. Has Alby escaped all contact and would you have an idea of what he is up to. Do you know of another similar site which may have up to date information on his whereabouts and latest adventures.
 
Alby's general shop online mustn't be getting many hits online as it hasn't been updated since 1992.
 
Any ideas as to where more info can be gotten about Alby and his latest adventures would be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks Glenn.

Date: 4/06/2004 2:34 AM
From: miffy_lypz@yahoo.com.au

hi there, just thought i'd drop ya a quick line bout your website... (TOP OF THE WAZZA by the way!!)
 
When your were in year 6 and dead bored at home on your summer holidays, it didnt take long for Alby Mangels to quickly become your lifelong hero.Well that was a very long time ago now cuz im 24 now!! but i had always wondered what happened to Alby.
 
Recentlly i've noticed on channel ten on the weekends at weird obscure hours of the morning they have a show called Wild Adventures hosted by his younger brother Darren or someone, i think, I dont know how long its been running and if this is old news? but for any one whos interested i thought it was worth mentioning!
 
thanks again for your site! (im going to tell everyone i know!!)
 
cheers Michelle !

Date: 21/06/2004 8:04 PM
From: lipadan@hotmail.com

I had a chance to watch most if not all of the WS I II and III on the Travel Channel while in college(in the US).  We were absolutely blown away by his adventures, women, guts, and total disregard for self preservation.  The show was on for about a year or so I'm not sure  and we would check the listing and watch if faithfully every episode that was on.....then it just dissappeared into no where.  I am not sure if the American audience didn't take to this show or what, but when I see all this hoop la about The Croc Hunter, Steve Irwin, and NOTHING about Alby, I ruins me that people are unaware of Alby's adventures.  Don't get me wrong, the early episodes of Steve Irwin are priceless (that's what we started watching when Alby went away) but then it went toooooooo commercial and staged for my liking but now the entire world thinks he is the greatest,,,,yet they have never even seen the good footage from when it first came on the air here.

Back to Alby, when ever we go hiking, I have my short,shorts that I put on and call the Alby's, most all people have no idea what we are talking about and I don't have the time to explain greatness.  Alby is infact one of the greatest people of all time and I am VERY relieved to have seen your website and the fact that he is/has been/ and hopefully will continue to be recognized as the suberb individual that he is. I was so worried that I was going to be unable to locate any of his videos online or any information on him.  Now that I remember all that Alby gave us, I am going to end up owning all the videos, get a tee shirt or two, and probably a poster if I can find any....any help with any of the afore mentioned merchandise would be greate,,,,I saw Alby's site has one t-shirt for sale but are there any others.   Is there anywhere else to get those videos, they are quite expensive from his website, I will own all of these videos soon even if that is the only place to get it.

I just want to reiterate what a relief it is to have you guys letting the legend of Alby live on, GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: 21/06/2004 8:04 PM
From: lipadan@hotmail.com

I had a chance to watch most if not all of the WS I II and III on the Travel Channel while in college(in the US).  We were absolutely blown away by his adventures,


Date: 19-Jul-04

[Regarding this:
http://www.latitudeswdt.com/tour_leaders.php]

Regarding Alby as tour guide: In principle, yes he will be taking on that role on most, if not all trips, but dependent upon the success of the overall project, he might not be able to do each one. I'm receptive to other people with suitable profile also taking on tour guide responsibility etc.
 
The whole thing depends on enough people out there being interested in travelling with the old Alby and only via message board, fan base etc. He refuses to do any media to promote himself...been damaged too much in the past and only wants to travel with loyal supporters.
 
Thanks for the links to the old message boards etc as this is where the success will come from...if it's going to work. Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.
 
Cheers
Greg Clayton



Date: 14-Jul-05

I THINK ALBY MANGLES IS DEAD AND IT,S NOT BEING TOLD.MY HUSBAND SAW HIM ON TV A COUPLE OF YEAR,S AGO AND HE LOOKED VERY BAD. AND WEVE NEVER SEEN HIM SINCE ON TV. WHICH WAS IN 2002  I THINK.

TULIP



Date: 26-Jul-05

Congratulations on your excellent site, and also for the nice little plug it
got in the "Tele" today, its a shame they didn't put a link from their web
version to the site itself.  Its been a bit of a strange day reading about
Alby in the paper, then on the net, and discovering that one of the Girl's
from Jackie Chan's Mr Nice Guy which was aired last night 24/07/05 on WIN TV
(Country NSW version of channel 9) also features in your alby website...
Judy Green.

In case you wanted to update the alby site a little with some more Judy
info, she rates a mention on IMDB.com

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0338029/
Is that really Judy Green? http://televisionau.siv.net.au/flashback.htm #22

But unfortunatly no mention of her appearence in World Safari.

Regards,
Phil King
PARKES NSW



Date: 11-Jan-06

I'm working on a new nostalgia-based series for channel seven and we're keen
to get alby on board, revisit his greatest adventure and find out where he
is now... I've emailed him through his site but im wondering of you've got
any inside info on his current whereabouts or contact details

Also trying to find judy green - any tips there?

Thanks for your help
Andrew Farrell
[The initial communication regarding 'Where Are They Now'!]


Date: 29-Apr-06

G'day Guys,
It's Mak here from the Brad & Mak Show on Brisbane's B105.
Love the website, that is an absolute gem.
My mate and I grew up as massive Alby fans and  still are.
We are going to do an Alby special on our Radio Show and were wondering if any of you were available for an interview next week?
Love to hear from you,
 
Mak


Date: 24-Dec-06

Well its that time of the yr again .  I wish you a merry merry Christmas  and a happy happy  new yr , good health  and may you be at peace with  the world
Alby




Date: 16-Feb-07

Hey mate is this the Alby site? If so, Im trying to trace the name of the song from World Safari 2.
Thanks Rick

[Answer: Glenn Shorrock's "Restless"]



Date: 11-Apr-07

I keep visiting your site in hopes that Alby will surface or at least get back into the mainstream of videos.
Any idea of what he's up to or if he will make any more adventures?
 
Does he have a legit mailing address where he can receive fan mail? I saw this site's address online but fear it is a hoax.
 

Alby Mangels
World Safari Enterprises

PO Box 697
Kent
Town
South Australia 5071

 
Such a dynamic man! Hate to see him just drop off the face of the earth.
I am sorry Adventure Bound has been dropped off US tv.
 
Are you still updating your site?
 
Sincerely,
Marie Morris
Georgia USA

[No hoax folks... and yes the site is being updated... this being the proof :-)]




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