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... I picked up a hitchhiker from Denver a few months back en route to Ohio. His name was David. I called him David Denver and he ironically said that everyone in Colorado called him the same. He's now in Florida.

One question: Where Are You Going To Undertake This Endeavor At? This is actually critical as weather and geographical conditions will play a part. Your idea though is great. 55 degrees all throughout the year when you're below the frost line. (18 Inches.) You will virtually have no heating or...

Bear Grylls' Ultimate Survival Knife. Although, not a very cheap priced unit. $50.00 at Wal-Mart. I have used this one now for several months and have put it to the test. Anyway, here it is:

You say there is 400 acres on a island of the Colorado?

Pennsylvania ... particularly around Pittsburgh. I was stuck there one night waiting on my ride to come very next day. It was cold as hell and I found the perfect spot to squat the night and consequently had the strong desire to get some beer or whiskey to drink to sate my need for "warmth." You...

I agree on the interactive map idea.

Yeah no question! I have been using digihitch since 2008 and just learned the other day about this site. I already like it a million times better. Cheers!

From what I hear, Portland wouldn't be the ideal place to squat ... be homeless ... vagabond. The country is huge! There are tons of other places to go and see. Forget the 9-5 for awhile. Just live. Shit, try the Amish communities for a week or so south of you. Hitch to the slabs. Go down to the...

Sure thing. I will call you later this evening. Cheers!

I had a similar incident happen back in '03. Wanna chat ?

I worked a petition in Washington back in 2003 and lived in Seattle for a few months and Spokane for a few. Spokane is definitely more low-key. I really enjoyed both areas quite well. Never stayed at a commune, so I'm really unfamiliar there. What exactly are you looking for? A particular type...

Do either of you cats have a driver's license?

LOL, yeah but seriously, I have in fact rode atop loaded coal trains and it's not that bad at all. Once you get up there, you just have to push away at the coal to make an area to sit in. I actually find it to be comfortable. I have worked as an underground coal miner as well as an auger miner...

I have worked as a coal miner and have actually ridden amongst the coal being hauled. Before that coal gets transported, it is washed several times before leaving the prep plant. You said it's hard to breathe? ... where do you get that from? I have worked underground mining coal and could...

Where is this Shawnee gathering exactly? I am frequently traveling myself all across the country and could actually turn others on to what I do. Biggest requirement: Driver's License. Cheers!

Spent life outside the grid implies no electricity. I can appreciate that, however, I grew up with it. I think it's definitely something to pursue nowadays. How did you do it being in your 40's now? Solar technology came about pretty strong back in the 90's and even then it was as expensive as...

Just coal trains .... and they're everywhere.

Cool Idea !!! I would definitely donate occasionally as I am a frequent DRIVER as well as HITCHHIKER. If you're a computer science major, then get the details ironed out fast and get this thing up and running !!!

Very curious post here. I had a friend once that took me to an unfamiliar bar in Florida. Immediately after stepping inside, I thought "something's not right here." So, I asked my friend in a conspicuous tone, "You brought me to a gay bar huh?" He was like, "well yeah" .... and proceeded to tell...

.... I thought it was the tobacco stalk???? ....

Too bad you're not out east my way, could have given you a ride very close to Springfield on my way to Seattle.

Where are you going to meet your gf?

Baker City, Oregon. Look for Saint John. Really cool guy. He and his wife have a small self-sustained farm they occupy and hippies from way back. 60's-70's-ish. Said they got tired of San Fran and NY. Cheers!

If you're going up to ND, I'd suggest you venture into the western part of the state, especially if you're just looking for work in general. The Bakken Shale (oil) is booming out there right now. Several different small towns are hiring McDonalds workers @ 15.00-18.00 an hour just to work in...

Hey man, I've always wanted to do this. Does it pay? How do I come aboard? Be in Seattle next week, .... could easily hitch down to northern cali. Let me know.

I live in southeast KY and know a few people that attend these types of churches regularly. If you're ever in the area, I'll hook you up with a few of these guys.

From whence dost thou leave California? I probably wouldn't mind hitching down to cali to meet up with you if you're perhaps interested in trainhopping to your girl.

If you find yourself venturing further down southeast, I'd recommend southeastern Kentucky. Clay county in particular has actually be voted a couple times as the poorest county in all of America. However, starkly contrasted, it also has many jobs available in the coal mining industry. Pike...

Thanks, but what I received was just a map of the eastern portion of railing. Nothing originating from out West.

Okay, so I have hitched and driven all across the country off and on since 2003. Now, I have this driving job that will take me into Cle Elum Washington by mid to late next week. I will be coming back to Kentucky and have considered the basic hitching journey to meet this end. However, I really...

I just joined today and am looking for useful information as you said used to be here abundantly. Exactly what type of info and resourcefulness are you referring to? As you may have just took note, ... this embodies each to their own. What I may be looking for will most likely be totally...

.... Sounds like you already have been. :)