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Hey what's up fam! Riding again soon and trying to build a crew.

IDoRails69

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So I've been on the rails a few times before. 3 to be exact. Once from Ohio to Kentucky then back. Once from Illinois to Mississippi. And one great time from Chicago to Portland. All solo hopping. It was a great experience. I loved the freedom. But I didn't love being alone. I'm back to square one with losing another job and I just don't see the point in staying home when there's this adventure of a time waiting for me if I have the guts and determination to go get it. So I'm planning on hitting the rails once more California bound in July once my friend gets off probation. If anybody would like to join our pack we'd be thrilled to have you alongside. Looking to make friends and have fun and forget the past and move forward! Find beauty and see America. So there's my intro hope to see some of you fams out there this summer.::drinkingbuddy::
 
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Imo 2 people riding together is plenty, I could even argue it's one person too many. I never really saw the appeal of riding 3+ deep.

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Imo 2 people riding together is plenty, I could even argue it's one person too many. I never really saw the appeal of riding 3+ deep.
Imo 2 people riding together is plenty, I could even argue it's one person too many. I never really saw the appeal of riding 3+ deep.

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Duly noted brother. I was just thinking one more head might keep the two of us from ripping out each other's throats lmao😂 the guy I plan on going with is a good enough guy but he can get on my nerves pretty easily. Sometimes he don't know when to shut up. I do believe he'll figure it out though.
 
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Duly noted brother. I was just thinking one more head might keep the two of us from ripping out each other's throats lmao😂 the guy I plan on going with is a good enough guy but he can get on my nerves pretty easily. Sometimes he don't know when to shut up. I do believe he'll figure it out though.

Why would you consider it a good idea to travel with him, then?
 

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Personally I wouldn't go with anyone I can't stand to be around for long periods of time, also 3 or less is how I roll, 95% of the time solo, I like being able to just randomly switch trains, or direction, or If I'm not in a hurry just wait for another. But it is nice from time to time to meet and ride with others
 
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Why would you consider it a good idea to travel with him, then?
Well I wasn't really a big fan of going solo. I just got so dam lonely... Yukno on them trains ain't much talking going on anyway, but I can trust him tho. He's a good guy. And it'd just be nice to roll into whatever city with someone I trust and not feel like a lurker. Jaknow? And I think we can figure out how to work together and look out for each other. I'd rather have him along than ride solo again..
 

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3 can be a good number. While one is sleeping, one is watching the stuff or the squat and one is scrounging or spanging or whatever. But generally two is better I think because unless you're really tight someone might feel (here it comes) like a third wheel. I did 2, but I rubbertramped with my son. Can't get any tighter then that.

@IDoRails69 When you say "I do believe he'll figure it out though." Do you mean he'll get the message? Or will the two of you'll be downing a handle around a fire and you're finally like "Would you just shut the f**k up for 5 minutes?" And then proceed to fight-club in the dirt? If the second, is it worth it when you already know how he is? Or have you already knocked heads and come out ok the next day?
 
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