Alaska to Argentina on a Honda 90 episode 15 - Peru and Ecuador

[@mannydcbianco]

My friend who's spent a lot of time in South America said the number plate incident was probably a local being helpful. Because it's a foreign number plate your bike would have been more likely to be targeted by thieves than if it were a local/domestic number plate, so the helpful stranger took it off and hid it for you to avoid that.

[@hunterdfwm1286]

It was weird at first but that was my thought too.

[@stuartswindellcampoy8483]

Yeah I thought the same, DEfO doing it for safety

[@64maxpower]

If that's the situation, that was a nice thing to do

[@frenkdrebin]

Why did I discover this channel just 3 days ago??? Most underrated channel of all time!! ABSOLUTE LEGEND

[@BosisofSweden]

I totally agree!

[@talkerbill1]

Yeah C90 to da moon only found it today!

[@MsKds11]

I peaked interest at the suggestive 1000 miles jeep video and thought why not start at the beginning 😂 this past week I have spent more time with Ed than my mrs! absolutely class

[@frenkdrebin]

@@MsKds11 ahahaha

[@lukeytac]

Discovered it a week ago and I’ve binged the lot

[@MrSurvivalexpert]

This guy needs his own TV show. Best thing I've seen on KZbin in years

[@Shishou_Shi]

damn, I just spent a felt 20 minutes watching an hour of c90adventures, time flies

[@c90adventures]

And that's sir, is why I refuse to put adverts in my videos 🙂

[@derp195]

@@c90adventures Right up until money is the limiting factor. Honestly I’m happy to see you getting sponsored lately. It isn’t super intrusive, and you deserve to make a living doing this stuff.

[@fmargti]

@@c90adventures I didnt notice ..first one I watch without adverts. I just discover your channel...and it is my favorite.

[@6c960]

Now that I have finished Ep1-15 in just only 2 nights, now I'll wait just like the other subscribers waiting patiently for your new upload. I'm very glad that I have found your channel 2 days ago and it is low-key, humble, real, and cool channel. I really love your videos and can't wait for your upcoming new videos! C90 POWER! A fan from Philippines 🇵🇭 😅

[@christians131]

I did the same thing🤣

[@e.z.demirtas697]

@@christians131 same here ! even subscribed for my license getting a solid vespa

[@jezzibanez]

Kainggit sana tayo din sa pinas madali mag gaganito hayzszszszs

[@e.z.demirtas697]

@@jezzibanez totally!! :D

[@6c960]

@@christians131 addicting videos🤣

[@ownyourworld]

It does make me laugh that Ewan mcgregor and Charlie didn’t even do half this and they had support vehicles and lots of money 😂 this guys here on his 90 . Big respect ✊

[@1ndragunawan]

They don't have to do Ed's adventure routes and they can't anyway. They did Ewan, Charley and Claudio's adventures. Let's just be honest here, all adventure riders would love to have Ewan and Charley influence, which brought them free GS bikes, custom Harleys, and their shows bought by Apple. Several years from now, Ewan and Charley would be considered as the pioneer of ebike adventurer, just like how they popularized the GS series even though Ewan falls a lot. Ed could persuade Honda to give him a brand new Super Cub C125, but I don't think Ed would want to make his videos more family friendly, because then It would not be Ed March's original video anymore.

[@SamBassComedy]

Yeah same thoughts. This guy is living this. Meanwhile, Ewan is still acting. lol. Love the guy, but C90adventures is the real insanity.

[@ownyourworld]

@@SamBassComedy yeah I’m not having a go at Ewan at all just saying there are and have been people that have done longer better adventures on smaller budgets and not for attention. I’m still not sold on electric bike that do 150 miles and then you have to wait 45 for a charge though 😂 my trusty transalp goes off road and still gets 240 miles to a tank

[@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels]

Have you looked at what Sjaak Lucassen did?

[@ownyourworld]

@@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels yes and nick sanders , there was a German guy I don’t know his name that went through Darien gap on a motorbike with some random traveller he met lol , awesome. All I I’ve done is the tet in France 😂 more to come though

[@paulpaul5606]

I’m riding my 85 year old bsa to Russia this year. Only because of watching theses videos. Thanks edd

[@sebastianlee760]

I back this

[@annuzamo1586]

Make sure to document it paul

[@gabenguyen1216]

Good luck!

[@ionutdincu2577]

Good luck!

[@NB-ir1me]

I’m taking my 1911 pope from ocean city Maryland to Los Angeles California in May! The dealership near me offered a brand new 2021 ktm 1290 super adventure touring bike plus $8,000 for my pope and I think I’m going to keep the Pope!

[@garphield]

It’s a Christmas miracle!

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

Ed, you deserve a million subs. Your content and humour is priceless! Congrats on your KZbin 100k award.

[@order_truth_involvement6135]

As a Peruvian citizen I'm extremely impressed. Peru has extremely dangerous roads. Half the time it's just mud or dry dirt, no safety barriers. MAD RESPECT!!!

[@2WheelsGood.01]

Your BMW bashing is hilarious. I rode from Colombia to Chile on a bicycle and have a funny memory in the Chilean border crossing. They have to decontaminate your tires and that meant you have to ride/drive down in to a foot deep pool of disinfectant (the entrance/exit was very steep). When it was my turn, a guard just walked up to me and sprayed my bike down instead of making me ride through. Right behind me were some BMW's and they would not stop complaining about how I didn't have to ride my bicycle through it but they did, absolute man-children.

[@jeroberkley8852]

Amusing story about those bmw riders, but also kinda sad xD. Why did the tires have to be decontaminated though?

[@2WheelsGood.01]

@@jeroberkley8852 they don't want foreign soil/microorganisms in their ecosystem. It can create invasive stuff...that's my guess. You cannot bring any fruit or plants whatsoever, the most strict crossing I've ever been to. I had to empty every single bag I owned along with the tent etc.

[@jeroberkley8852]

@@2WheelsGood.01 Ah I see. Reminds me of a family member who went to New Zealand where they also had a strict check to see if they didn't take anything with them from the island.

[@danielsaavedra8520]

@@jeroberkley8852 Chilean here, because of de desert in the north the mountains to the east and the ocean Chile is like an island and its free of many agricultural illness of both plants and animals, if you come here to fish for example authorities will also ask to decontaminate your boots and fishing gear, cause there are many algae and bacterias in other fishing spots that do not exist here.

[@jeroberkley8852]

@@danielsaavedra8520 ah I see. Interesting! I'm glad these kind of laws and checks exist to keep foreign diseases and stuff out. Would be a real shame if something would be brought into the country.

[@orange70383]

You're doing something rare and quite admirable, you're going out there and seeing what life has to offer, very inspirational.

[@erbterb]

Around the world one innuendo at a time, typical engineering mind.

[@DaveLowe28]

Wow, this has made my day!

[@renoallstate4573]

I second that!

[@mrsexytime_]

mine too

[@grahamwillox]

I just binged this whole playlist in one day, some of the funniest and most entertaining content I’ve seen. Thanks Ef.

[@arnavsadhu]

Duse that was like 6 years of content in this channel. XD

[@phyl1283]

I admire your courage to take on the miles and miles on your little Honda and I envy your youth to go where ever you want. You will have memories for a lifetime and more when you're old. I'll watch more when they are available. At 81 years its what I can do. I'll never see them otherwise.

[@fabian_57]

This whole Alaska to Argentina series really takes you out of your desktop chair, puts you on a motorcycle and makes you feel free. Then it remembers you that there is a whole world out there worth of exploring and that freedom is a deal. Thanks ed for those videos, can't wait to see others and i hope one day to take a ride with you on a c90 if you still organize tours. Great job on living at 100%.

[@frankwright9774]

"no nintendo Espanol" thank you for that Ed!

[@TheBarnz91]

Ha I loved that too, hahahaha

[@strongflamingo774]

This is the most underrated KZbin channel I've ever seen

[@Besttimecreations]

Yes ur Right

[@Hecate24]

criminally underrated

[@LightYagami-cw5np]

He's literally living the dream of any adventurer

[@sjet133]

I've been watching you for years, watching the next episode when I have time. The production value of this episode is out of this world! Please continue doing what your doing. You have the confidence and drive that mere mortals like myself wish they could do. I ride every day, and enjoy every minute of it, but live vicariously through you and your videos, wishing I could do even a fraction of what you do every day. Experience the world, and experiencing life, be apart of something great. I wish you the best, and keep your 2 wheels on the ground!

[@truth7921]

Just found this all. Binged it in three days while it took you three years. Incredible. To your next adventure.

[@awalsingh4]

This is so addictive, I haven't watched earlier parts but I guess after I watch this one, I am gonna go to ep. 1 of this series

[@c90adventures]

The editing in the earlier ones isn't as good as I'm still learning. But apparently they're watchable.

[@spankyjeffro5320]

Just wanted to thank you for properly using addictive in a sentence. :) The amount of people who say "addicting" is too high.

[@swegho]

23:29 That must be my Honda Storm bike I sold in Peru after riding the continent with it! What a coincidence!

[@k0ufaR]

That is too good to be true, haha. For how much you sold it?

[@dr.a006]

I love the randomness you capture. It’s the small things that make us laugh.

[@tp532001]

here after you rescued Itchy Boots, love it, we all laugh at rocket ships too

[@troyshellhamer9964]

This is some of the best content I’ve watched in a long time! I absolutely love the humor and the candid commentary.

[@tobygaschott4690]

I’ve watched many of your films over the past few years and am surprised you don’t have at least a million followers! Excellent work you share with us all. Thank you, Ed!

[@darthbiker2311]

This show is just pure comedic awesomeness. None of the pretentious gravitas you find in other channels. I'd be sad to see it end but each episode is well worth the wait.

[@mikelyons9971]

Since November 14th 2022 I have been binge watching this and love the comedic twist ed puts on it. Specially the Quebec police skit... comedy gold there. I have watched a motorcycle and a 4runner transamerican highway ride. But yours tops it all so much more raw and unscripted

[@sachadee.6104]

hear, hear. I too thought the "dick-conversations (both !)" was comedy gold! Tears in my eyes. The journey is bonkers - midwinter crossing the Canadian praries. The landscape shots are breath taking and the narrative is under rated English humour. Soooo good.

[@c90adventures]

Awwww thanks guys. These videos are just 100% how I want to make them. So it's nice to hear that people enjoy it, rather than thinking it's awful haha.

[@mtefft]

Your narration, and sense of humor, really make your videos special.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow, it's the breathtaking views in Peru for me. Thanks for allowing us to live our lives vicariously through your lens. Bless up. Watching from Sydney Australia

[@RestoreIt]

Best Christmas gift of all! Cheer Ed!

[@achillespap.6734]

Indeed!!!!!!!

[@senor7857]

OMG what are you doing here... You have to build the shop!! hahaha

[@cd_924]

I second this!

[@richlocker1458]

Thank again

[@2mnyshp]

Best Christmas present! Thank You!

[@tanish3821]

Not gonna lie I just watched one episode and Im hooked this guy is amazing and this Honda is just as much as amazing. This guy deserves so much more credit than he's getting, thank you for content I absolutely love it.

[@brandonspencer309]

I agree! I just got one of his vids (about 3-4 before this one) on my recommended page! Usually KZbin’s algorithm didn’t even acknowledge your existence if you’re post’s have a 9 month gap between video’s!!! But I just got a random video on recommended so 🤷🏻‍♂️, here is definitely living in these though! And I hope in life to!!!

[@boydminer]

I started watching this guys videos about 5 or 6 hours ago and can't stop watching. He is very funny and he makes me want to watch instead of sleep.

[@lavapix]

This is not what I expected and that's a good thing. Came here from Itchy Boots. Guess I should have started with episode 1.

[@antoinebernard8]

The amount of work you put into those episodes is insane, thanks so much for sharing this journey !

[@c90adventures]

You're very welcome. Over the years I've had hundreds of people message me telling me about the adventures I inspired them to go on while others tried to drag them down and say it couldn't be done. That's why I do it.

[@bdmmanbdmman3526]

I took Noraly at her word and subscribed to your channel. SO GLAD I DID!!!!! Kudos to you for rescuing her! to travel so far , have an OOPS, and then have someone come to her rescue. That girl leads a charmed life. I think the world of her. Now I have watched the first half of your episode 15, and I am HOOKED! BTW, I immediately thought of a rocket ship at the equator. If you believe that, I will sell you the Brooklyn Bridge for a great price! Now I have a second "BIKER" channel to follow. Good work!

[@treesimmelman1845]

I did too. Loving it

[@stephenlaw7018]

So that's how this came up on my suggestions! I thought he sounded familiar!

[@humancomputerinteraction8237]

Me too, I checked him out from her vid. What a character! What adventures.

[@lucafortin8108]

I did the same, and these videos are much funnier

[@shawnmclean7932]

Great stuff. From itchy boots as well.

[@nosleepcantsleep]

Been watching every episode in order till this point. This series is seriously amazing!!!

[@2whellsforlife639]

C90 rules !!!! It is awesome and very important that the free spirit people understand that don't need Big , expensives and poweful machines to get and enjoy an exiting trip . Cheers from Monclova México!!

[@MrRunsic]

ED: Please watch in 4K My Internet: Best I can do is 480p.

[@jakeblanton6853]

I have Xfinity and it is SUPPOSED to do 500 Mbps, but the best I've ever seen out of it is maybe 180 Mbps using the speedtest.net site... I tried it at 4K, basically still frames... Total crap to try to watch... Tried it at 1080p, still crap... At 720p, it's watchable... It was an intro rate and it is ending this month after 2 years, so instead of paying basically double for crappy service (and they won't give me any of the deals that they give new customers), I'll switch a different provider... Prior to this, I had 10 Mbps service and it was perfectly acceptable, so I'm not going to miss going back to a slower speed...

[@user-sw2er4bv1r]

my internet can handle 4k but my pc...

[@markbass7145]

My PC can only handle 360

[@JesusFriedChrist]

I’m on an iPhone 8+ and the best I can do is 1080p60

[@SamiNami]

Just move to Europe or Asia.

[@samueltownsend1569]

You give me inspiration to get out and jump on my bike and start the next adventure. From Udon Thani Thailand all the best to you If you every find yourself in our village Our door is always open. Thanks for the special holiday gift this morning.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow,man what an epic ride We your eyes have seen the glory of nature at it's finest.That canon ride was awesome . Bless up 😃

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Motorboob...hilarious this is absolutely hilarious. The moab trip brought me to this channel and now I'm just watching everything.

[@Howmint]

Love the commentary and the humor of this channel, the amount of time that you spend on these is insane you deserve all the love. Can’t wait to see more!

[@tjjones390]

Merry Christmas Ed! Thank you for the gift of c90 adventures! Congrats on your KZbin play button, well deserved. Love your humor and your adventures!

[@dotspacedot3775]

Just spent my whole day watching all 15 episodes. Cant wait to see how it ends!

[@troyschultz289]

10 years ago I rode U.S. to Argentina, I tried to film it but there was no go pro etc, it is very cool seeing this, good work amigo!

[@ASandreassen]

Commenting because this is gold and more people need to watch it!

[@corbin8878]

i have binge watched this entire channel and i don’t regret it

[@bangyai3194]

Ed has ridden of the edge of the planet and is floating through space on a C90 , boldly going where no C90 has gone before.

[@jeffyounger1628]

I had watched some of your episodes previously about crossing Canada in the winter (absolutely insane, I'm from Winnipeg originally). I got back to your channel after you rescued Noraly and can't stop watching. Great humour and entertainment. Keep up the effort.

[@davidy80]

Thank you James for buying Ed a microphone. Can someone else buy him a time machine now please?

[@bmwboxerniedersachsen5719]

Itchy Boots mentioned she is big fan of yours!I like both of you👍.What a great coincedence.

[@roncyr5072]

I've been watching your videos right from the start. A year goes by and then I'll find a new video that I actually missed 9 months ago. One video that I particularly enjoyed was your trip to Iran. I was struck by how kind and generous the people were. Your content is real, without any political bias. Cheers from Alberta, Canada. Love the cool air in my lungs.

[@mysteriousmist7335]

I feel sad after finishing all the episodes ! After all, All good things comes to an end. Being 18 and watching your videos makes want to leave everything and go on an adventure like you in a c90 . I don't even got a c90 or capabilities to buy one right now . Still I'll work hard to make dream come true . You truly are an inspiration Ed. I don't know if this comment'll reach you or not . I wish you a safe and joyful journey ahead and pray for your happiness : )

[@Xsiondu]

GO ON YOUR ADVENTURE RIGHT NOW. You are probably in your 20s now and I hope you have started your adventure. The only thing that keeps these trips out of reach is starting. Do that and the rest will pay for itself. I can't explain it but once you are doing it you will find the solutions for any problems when you come to them. just go.

[@Mucky_Muck]

@@Xsiondu Yes, and also money, which is the biggest issue for most people.

[@Xsiondu]

@@Mucky_Muck I get that. Money is always the thing. I'm fully understanding about that. However, there will never come a time where anyone will have extra money. If you save up for the trip then it will always be haunting you about when you will run out of money on the trip. I was expressing that in order to go on an adventure just go. Just go and look for solutions that will allow you to make money during your adventure. Wash dishes, swing a hammer on a construction site, push a broom doing cleaning work, hang out at a home Depot or Lowe's for some day labor jobs. If money is the problem then it's not a problem. There is plenty of money to be made along the way. You just have to Go and get started. I'm not attacking your statement, it's a reasonable concern. I'm just high lighting that having no money isn't a reason to delay an adventure, it can be a crippling excuse that unless disregarded will always have your adventure in the "someday" category. I say it again. Just Go! Get started and come up with solutions along the way. Have a wonderful everyday kind stranger. I hope you start your adventure soon.

[@legus6933]

hey Ed, it's the second time that I'm watching the series, thanks for those! love the humor! bye from a fellow engineer in France

[@CorporalPoon]

glad ed is finally getting recognition for how awesome he is. he truly lives the life we day dream about. i've been watching his videos for 4ish years now. each one gets better. makes charlie and ewan look like babies

[@midnightprankster]

Thank you for keeping the human spirit alive!

[@chanceslaughter3237]

You are just a fantastic story teller and these adventures are amazing and impressive... Hope to see more!

[@LuckyBENZ897]

Probably the best KZbin channel I've ever subscribed for!

[@coreydenton8296]

One of the most exciting things I could get for Christmas. Glad to see you still love this as much as we do

[@deannabanana1983]

HOLY MOLY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO US!!

[@animasiunfdh7130]

Honda will be proud 👍

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Thank you James .

[@chasc301]

Nice one Ed. Appreciate your effort behind these works of genius. Bit like a Top Gear Special, clearly better but with equal amount of knobs

[@893rrn]

This is heroic as heck! Just found your channel, and will now joyfully watch this whole series from the start 👏🏻🏍

[@richardshilling2958]

Yay best after Xmas Dinner tv fest. Happy Christmas Edd

[@thunderpants645]

Thank you, sir. You've done what I've always wanted to do.

[@robertbailey2342]

Why am I just finding this guys channel now??!! Absolutely brilliant 💯💪 Much love from the coast of Maine USA 🤙🤙

[@Jesse__H]

This was a great episode, Ed. I laughed a lot and it was full of adventure as per(u) usual.

[@adrianborinsky2989]

Fucking incredible content mate, a whole 57 minutes of gold

[@f1lip797]

13:34 really *fucking* incredible 😂

[@runs_through_the_forest]

57 minutes of Inca gold to be precise.. :p

[@TheValbunnys]

Won’t he make more money from KZbin for support his expenses if he does 2x 20 min videos ?

[@Hecate24]

@@TheValbunnys apparently he needs more views, likes and subs to really make a difference. it's sad that youtube is not really that sustainable when it comes to financing adventures like this. this is why Ed needs the help of his loyal viewers

[@anesthetized7053]

congrats on the 100k! i honestly thought you had more than that already, these videos deserve to be much more popular. i could see 1 million by this time next year easily.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

I somehow missed this video along the way... been watching for years. Another great watch. Ed, aren't you glad you parents didn't share you aversion to having children? I am. Thanks again for the amazing content.

[@UntrustedAlly]

I’ve always been a big motorcycle guy, owning Goldwings and big VTwins. However, because of your videos I pulled the trigger on a 1972 CT90 and it’s by far my favorite bike! So excited for a lifetime of adventure on the little beast!

[@benedward8559]

Best Christmas present ever!!

[@IdealBike]

Always a pleasure to grab a beer and watch your videos, your efforts will pay off I am sure! Greetings from Romania, if you ever come here I'll promise you will not regret it 👍

[@BCpov]

Best Xmas since the time I got a Nintendo 64! Thanks Ed!

[@RixxRabe]

yooooo!! i'm a big fan of you and yuka! love watching ed's videos too!

[@TheBarnz91]

@@millymoo6575 it was a great game, I loved archives and the golden ppk pistol!!!!

[@TheBarnz91]

@@millymoo6575 same to you milly moo, ha, poet and I didn’t know it!!!

[@martinpaez608]

This man is now my Hero!!! Awesome trip.

[@silverflorin8553]

Ed I haven’t watched your Adventures for awhile, this one is brilliant.....Adventure, fun,excitement, travel oh & some mechanical stuff, not boring at all!! Thanks. Safe travels.

[@imnotlostimexploring777]

Well done Ed, the rocket 🚀 was amazing

[@PaulUrmston]

I've had such a shit 2020, this generally put a smile on my face. Thanks Ed.

[@pictlandpickers1171]

Only recently discovered your channel. Simply amazing! You've accomplished more on a bike than most. My only hope is people like you can somehow get tracks and offroad routes in the uk opened up so we can have some freedom.

[@erikarsenault7135]

I binged the whole series in 2 days. Loved it.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

You made me laugh after so much pain and sadness lately. Thanks.

[@ajmckay2]

Over the past 2 weeks or so I've watched the 15 episodes so far and I've really enjoyed. \\ hopefully the next one comes out soon, there's still a bit to go yet!

[@PraneelRamanan30]

That was a fun video ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@titonx3184]

Finally out of the Cave again!! Christmas Gift to viewers!!!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Found your channel after you rescued Itchy Boots. Respect.

[@paulfaheyFineArt]

Great one. Really enjoyable tour with really clear video at Machu Pichu! Loved Peru and llama quips. Keep on with the funny! All the best...

[@TheBarnz91]

Last night I watched episode 14, I then thought I’d check the channel to see if I had missed a new episode and I had, could not believe my eyes, episode 15. Loved it Ed, great work, loved the nazcar lines and machu pichu. That free Powerade was like a gift from above lol. Also, your such a bad boy taking out the throttle stop lmao 😂. Have a great year Ed!!!

[@calummchale6145]

This has made my day, been waiting ages for another episode man. 😁😁👍

[@GeoffRHill]

This was no where near as shit as I expected.

[@TheWeardale1]

it was for me..

[@TheTurtleOfGods]

51:11

[@rodrigodasilvalandim5117]

Oh, mate. Your channel is a treasure mine in the endless infinitude of KZbin. Thank you very much for making me laugh while watching some of the most beautiful landscapes my Latin America have to offer.

[@dfgdfg_]

Lucky with that camera. The gods were smiling that day!

[@mikemusser]

Mom: Where'd you get that number plate? Kid: I cut it off some crazy English guy's motorcycle. Mom: YOU PUT THAT BACK NOW!

[@TheValbunnys]

I won’t think was the kids I am Latino and I believe was someone trying to protect you amigo. If you are Latino you know exactly what I am on about 👍

[@escapetherace1943]

@@TheValbunnys explain. Are you saying they were telling him to hide it because it's foreign and danger could follow?

[@benjaminbowkley2664]

I was thinking they were trying to help him also

[@shoechew]

@@escapetherace1943 Yes.

[@victorcalderon4416]

@@TheValbunnys can you explain why?

[@mj-lo7gf]

Someone get this man a drone.

[@veiledallegory]

I bet someone knew they would steal your number plate so they cut it off and hid it for you.

[@annuzamo1586]

You are right and smart

[@stevec-b6214]

you are streetwise, dude! I never thought of that.....once it was loose, a thief would not put it away on your bike, just take it.

[@11secghia]

Also not advertising about being from the UK when running through cartel country......

[@bombercountyblues]

@@11secghiawell the last time I saw a couple of blokes head down to Argentina with cameras and British numberplates, It didn't end well.

[@patriciomunoz2830]

@@11secghia wich cartel country? That's mexico

[@lucienhikingdroneflying2543]

Thanks James 👍 and Ed your the best

[@malteheimerson4512]

Haha! I love your little hidden treasures!! 39:25 Ed with the big head...