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Thanks for taking the time to thank everyone who keeps this space open for everyone. I haven't been around too much lately, because life is pain, but hopefully I can come back in and be more involved here soon. @Jimmy Beans ya with the amount of people that have been banned off of StP for...

Were you born in the US? Because if you were, you have a SSN. Also, no DMV is going to help you if you are just spouting off how 'they have to do things you say' because 'its the law'....thats like some sovereign citizen nonsense. Also, wtf is up with the law degree rant? I'm not trying to be...

Some, but most will require a bus ride. East flagstaff is walkable from downtown, but its at least a 2 miles walk. The only soup kitchen that I know of is on the east side, only shelter, and most of the other things. I wouldn't recommend the mission downtown, it's not really that helpful.

Agreed, and good info. I know up here is yuppie/tech central, but its still a place I'd rather be over al.ost anywhere else. It's super expensive, and hard to be in as a traveler unless you do the groundwork to find out how to survive....but after you do that, it's awesome (No It isint, just...

I don't mean to be argumentitive or anything, but that just isint true....its garbage when it comes to everyone else's idea of affordable restaurants . The Lock Spot in Ballard has pretty damn good seafood for a semi affordable (not on a travelers salary) price. Ballard in general has some...

This is so like, astonishingly true, it make me want to give you a fucking medal 😂

Thank you for the update!

...but for the thread in question, there are plenty of hardcore hitchers, and hitchhiking isint going going away anytime soon. In my opinion, hitching is the gateway to traveling, and I encourage everyone to get out there and thumb a ride, if only to know what it feels like to put your trust...

Coming in with the rad info, Matt! I'm definitely using this in the future, Gracias!

Got spotted in the Portland yard (just scoping cars). That was the most theatrical bullshit I've ever seen. They called the local cops, 3 of them showed up. Came over a loudspeaker "attention trespassers! Reveal yourselves now and avoid further charges" We sat in the bushes and watched the...

Ya, those cameras are in every unit. They record stuff in case there is an investigation into a derailment or other accident. They aren't live. Some investigator definitely watched me and a girlfriend give one hell of a show for a couple hours, I tell ya what...either scarred him for life, or...

That walk from Trinidad to the catch is a fun one. There's a cool abandoned Sante Fe warehouse to squat along that walk.

I'm in Seattle right now. And I agree with this entire post. Edit: why "Fuck Dick's"?

As someone who has spent alot of time in the Seattle area, this is accurate info as of last year. I would highly recommend against Rainer valley/rainier Beach. Those are some of the roughest places in Seattle Metro. And yes. Stay TF away from other vehicle encampment. Don't forget about...

Ok, so I just met this girl in Denver who was traveling with almost absolutely nothing but God and a runaway pack. I thought the girl was absolutely batshit crazy, as I got the tenth degree about Jesus and the Bible... But shit dude. I haven't EVER met someone more in line with my line of...

I'm in one of those areas, and the work still ass. Bend, OR.

Flagstaff local here. Flagstaff has always been like that, even before wage increases. Most people that go to day labor have some kind of advanced roofing/siding/concrete/heavy machinery experience. None of the rest of us have a chance. It's not the town I grew up in, and I also avoid it like...

Remember when everyone with a half decent head on their shoulders said "COVID is going to make homelessness explode?" Welcome to the part where the state starts to pay attention to that. In the way the state usually does. Metro though, is so damn overwhelmed in that city, it doesn't surprise...

You gotta get out of SoCal, yo. It's going to be incredibly difficult to overcome addiction being around that area, and the triggers you have around to go back to using. I don't know where you are at in SoCal, but it might be worth going to the nearest place where travelers are (train yards...

Update: I got rolled on by CA Park Rangers not a few hours after making my post on this thread. Talked them out of giving me a "no alcohol in the park" and camping citation. Coincidence, eh?

Not trying to be a dick here, but most of them have probably been banned, cause cops aren't the only people they like talking shit to, haha

This is exactly how I feel. I have 3 rules that I make very clear when vetting road Dawgs: 1. No cops 2. No Violence 3. No Drama I used to work very closely with LEO's in my previous career. I know how they operate, been through alot of training with them, and know alot of the lingo. Also know...

I'll edit it.

I'm failing to see the connection that Jim Abler has to this thread. Can you enlighten me?

I came from a conservative state. I used to hold alot of racist/misogynistic/hateful views. It took a hell of alot of personal work to realize I was on the wrong side of ideology. So you can say I have actually questioned my views...many times. I think we an almost all agree that being a tankie...

There it is. 🤦‍♂️ Omg. Ok. I'm done here, hahahhhahaha Alright man, yer views are yer views. Just make sure to keep exploring knowledge and philosophy. But to answer your question...no. I don't really. I have ideals that don't really waver for a reason.

Nice! I'll also add this for people, Rail Guide app. It also shows historic and abandoned railroad lines: Rail Guide

Um. Why does it seem like you equate leftism and liberalism under the same umbrella? And why is this even a debate. Leftism has literally never been the establishment in this country. And if you think the Dead Kennedys were not leftists, I don't really know how I'm going to keep having this...

Dude....what? Come on. That.....sounds like some AnCap shit right there. Dude....fucking....what? Ya the difference is that punk has never been controversial in an oppressive sense. That also sounds like some AnCap or neo-nazi shit. For real, people aren't personally attacking you, or...

Edited for paragraph breaks. This is a great post. I'm been thinking about going to Rainbow for a while now, but have never been. Thanks for the info. So glad you mentioned contribuing to Nic at Night. That guy/girl/person is such a savoir when you are tripping balls and need a cigarette 🤣

I would  love to play in a chess tournament. Like face to face though. Im not very good, but i would like to learn more about the game. There is a reason why this game has been around for centuries. Good cognitive exercise.

Ya, those are a great option if you can afford it. I watched 2 guys try to break into one in the bay area for like and hour with no success

Without blowing up my spots, I stash me gear all the time. You just have to be smart about it. Places with little traffic, check for footprints, know the art of camouflage, and know the area. You'll be fine. I've recently got another compression sack where I leave all the shit in there and...

Edited original post to add paragraph breaks for easier reading. Suicide is a personal choice, and it shouldn't be illegal, or looked upon as an action of 'weakness' or 'hopelessness'. But is should be the last option....after the last option has been tried, and everyone should be encouraged to...

This is what I also wanted to post, but without the 'teriyaki' part.

This makes me kinda sad to hear all the evidence you've provided about the podcast, but im sure glad you did. I fell for that shit head over heels apprarently. The deception is fucking maddening. And it makes the riding culture even more venerable to outside critique that it already is. Thanks...

I'll have to research this more. If your claims are true, we need to bring this to light. There isint alot I can't see from this link other than it being from 2012. But I'll check it out and get back to this link when I get to a place I can load it more efficiently.

w00t! Thanks for the help y'all! Curious to see what this holds for the future of StP!

Hey folks, we've found ourselves a genuine wackadoodle in the wild. Watch, as they constantly use ALL CAPS and a bunch of ellipsis...................

Bend man dies after dog attack at homeless encampment, deputies say - https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/bend-man-dies-after-dog-attack-at-homeless-encampment-deputies-say/article_a57d4570-2670-11ee-ae81-1beb66affe38.html Been saying for years that dogs are my #1 safety issue while...

Very much agreed. I 100% agree with this. Along with legalizing drugs, which would stop, or severely restrict his fent/Tranq shit that's happening. I do not believe that because you have an addiction, the rest of society has to suffer because of it. Not saying addicts aren't suffering, they...

I was just up there for quite a while. Housing alone won't fix the houselessness issue. The fent epidemic up there is  insane . Almost every single homebum was smoking fent, and no one I talked to wanted to do anything about it. there has to be mandatory treatment requirements/proof of...

Bend is cool to see and experience. It used to be my home base for a while, but the bougie-fication the last time I went rubbed me the wrong way, and I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. Go eat at the Family Kitchen. It's one of the best soup kitchens I've ever been to. Shower truck...

In light of StP eventually shutting down, I have to revive this fucking thread, because I love this place, and all of you fuckers. Greetings from under a bridge in north Portland!

I have been seeing flyers for this event at like every catch out along the west coast, haha

Where is this in Washington? I might e interested....

Well, fuck. I know I haven't been around posting in the past few years. And I've also seen a decline of activity recently. I totally get your reasons @Matt Derrick you gotta fulfill your aspirations just like the rest of us. I do wanna thank you for everything StP related. This website...

I've only hitched a few times post COVID, as I'm appearently on the 'fuck hitching because.....trains'....well...train. Bit it seemed abut the same. I did spend 6 hours trying to hitch out of Rice, CA though. That sucked. But I think it would have been that way in that location regardless of...

Me and my road dawg are in Seattle now, and will be here for a couple of days. May be able to meet up and get you some info. Can't guarantee it,but might be able to. We are hanging around Ballard/Fremont area. Feel free to PM me.

There is an entire section about this topic. Which you found, and posted in. Please use the search feature/search through the van dwelling threads before posting questions. I can guarantee many of your questions have already been answered in one of the threads. Especially about just buying a...