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@bothwell
^ this.
JacksonB, now would be a good time for you and your mate to experiment with fuel. You'll need to eat regularly and it's good to know what works best for you before you do the real thing.
I will also echo what TSK says about several brief rests rather than one or two epic ones. It is much harder to get moving again if you've ridden 70 miles and then stopped for an hour than if you've ridden the same distance but only stopped for five minutes. As a general rule I'll try to stop for 5-10 minutes every 30-40 miles or so but again that's something you and your mate should experiment with sooner rather than later. Do not attempt to hardman your way through without these rests, as that will have the opposite effect to what you intend and you'll make things unnecessarily difficult.
I'd advise you not to carry anything in a messenger bag or a rucksack as it'll rapidly increase your fatigue levels over longer distances. If you can't bear the thought of putting a Carradice on your bike then at least consider a saddlepack like one of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ortlieb-classic-large-saddle-bag/
You really want that weight to be on your bike instead of on you.