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  1. Coywolf

    News & Blogs Houseless man mauled to death by pack of dogs in Central Oregon encampment

    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...
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    Resolved Does StP still have a "Media" section?

    Posting in a thread, rather than messaging you @Matt Derrick , mainly because Im wondering if others are curious... I'm curious if the site still has a "Media" section, where people can upload pics/videos. I remember this used to be a thing, but I cant find it anymore....if it still exists...
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    News & Blogs 'City of the rails' Podcast *Exposed*

    City of The Rails - 'I've gone and made a fool out of everyone' UPDATE: Many people in this thread have provided evidence that most of the information and 'storytelling' in this podcast is fictional. Not just fictional, but irresponsible and playing off of people's emotions, using staged and...
  4. Coywolf

    Train Hopping: Drift and Autonomy

    Interview with the the author of the book "Drift" by the California State Railroad Museum . A great insight into modern trainhopping culture and stories associated. Take much of it with a grain if salt, lol: Train Hopping: Drift and Autonomy
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    Syndikat Pub Eviction - Berlin

    This is one of the most fucked up and sad stories I've read about in a long time. This local radical-space's fight with a global real estate conglomerate over eviction after 33 years as a neighborhood bar in Berlin. This story is older, from 2018-2020, but its worth reading about, and its sucks...
  6. Coywolf

    Timesuck Podcast w/ Dan Cummins

    Timesuck Podcast w/ Dan Cummins Just wanted to throw out this podcast to the StP universe, because I find it so absolutely amazing. Its hosted by Dan Cummins, who is an excellent stand up comedian. The premise is that he 'sucks' a myriad of topics ranging from serial killers, to cults, to...
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    News & Blogs Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted on All Charges

    I can't fucking believe this. Just want to give a heads up to everyone who will be attending future protests/calls to action. This is going to set a horrifying precedence for this ability to use firearms in 'self defense' during protests. My advice is that we have to start fighting back. This...
  8. Coywolf

    Major reckoning regarding....what to do next?

    Wow, it's been a minute StP. I've been on a leave of absence for almost 2 years now. I was presented with the opportunity to advance my career. Full benefits, full time work...I took it. At the time, I was thinking about my future. Retirement and medical benefits seemed like a win/win....it has...
  9. Coywolf

    Ford E250 rough idle/stalling issue - FIXED

    1997 Ford E250 5.4 Triton V8, 130,000 miles Hey all, van has been having issues recently, rough idle, stalling, obvious air/fuel mixture issues. I was getting codes for 'too lean', '02 sensor switch', '02 sensor connection'. After spending WAY too much money on new 02 sensors, and generally...
  10. Coywolf

    Dealing with mental health and anger during 2020

    Hey all, I've been trying to develop my career over the past few years so that I am able to have a work/travel balance. There is this work schedule in my field called 'career-seasonal' that you can work between 6-10 months a year and you essentially get laid off for months at a time, and have a...
  11. Coywolf

    News & Blogs RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    RBG died yesterday. I haven't been this depressed about the state of the country since Trump was elected. A dangerous tipping point for the Supreme Court in this country. We were all hoping she would hang in until Trump was kicked out of office. RBG has been a champion on the supreme court for...
  12. Coywolf

    LEO Magazine trying to link Antifa to Wildfires

    Just came came across this gold on Facebook, trying to link the recent wildfires to a 'coordinated attack's by Antifa: Sources: Series of wildfires on the West Coast may be "coordinated and planned" attack - police on alert -...
  13. Coywolf

    Video Lets lynch the landlord man

    An interesting and horrifying insight into how COVID could impact homelessness in the US by causing a mass wave of evictions. The evils of rent and housing costs might come to a head here in the next few months. Probably not. But maybe. Gotta love John Oliver:
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    Video Flash Flooding in the Southwest 3/2020

    This rain event in the southwest US right now is pretty incredible. I am cautioning anyone out there camping near water drainages to take caution, this is going to get alot worse. Always remember to scout your spot before you go to sleep, what looks like a dry wash now, could be under feet of...
  15. Coywolf

    Photos Just got this mandolin...

    Just picked this beauty up, and after playing in a GDAE tuning vs. A EADGBE tuning, I have realized this instrument is going to be WAY easier to learn than guitar. 😍
  16. Coywolf

    Olympic Peninsula VanLife...?

    I may be taking a job up in Quilcene/Sequim Washington here soon, and wanted to know if anyone had any info on what it is like to be a Van-dweller up on the Olympic pen. Good spots to set up? Cops? Night life? Stuff to do? Other van dwellers? Is the weather REALLY that bad? My plan here is to...
  17. Coywolf

    Service Dog FAQ under the ADA

    Hey all, this has been long overdue, however, I had said earlier that I would provide a list of the FAQ's for Service Dog regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act give strict regulations on what a service dog is, where they are allowed, and what can be asked by employees...
  18. Coywolf

    Photos Slab City New Years 2020

    Hey all, ended up hitting the slabs for a few days around New Years. Ended up camping on the other side of the canal halfway between siphon 7 & 8. Got stuck in the Tamarisk in the soft wet sand after the torrential downpours they had this season, nothing a shovel and some mesquite beaches...
  19. Coywolf

    The U.K. elections

    Y'all. I had hope for the cause. I am losing hope rapidly. Boris Johnson has just won the majority parliament in the UK, once again. This will mark the majority of the Allied Forces falling, after 75 years since WW2, into Nationalism. The entire reason why the UN was established after WW2, was...
  20. Coywolf

    'Residential' camping and squatting on Public land

    Not sure if I should put this is squatting, orwilderness survival....it seemed better here. Hey all, I am creating this thread to see what people's experiences have been with the recent push by the Forest Service and BLM to limit 'Residential camping'. As I have noticed recently, the FS and...
  21. Coywolf

    Bernie Sanders

    **Disclaimer** I know this site is mainly anarchist minded, I'm not trying to advocate for, or against, any type of government or candidate. **************** That being said. This guy, Bernie Sanders, is probably one of the most genuine political figures I have ever seen in this country. I've...
  22. Coywolf

    News & Blogs Model Train Enthusiast Sick of Finding Crust Punk Figurines in Train Set

    Model Train Enthusiast Sick of Finding Crust Punk Figurines Hiding in Freight Cars - https://thehardtimes.net/culture/model-train-enthusiast-sick-of-finding-crust-punk-figurines-hiding-in-freight-cars/ Model Train Enthusiast Sick of Finding Crust Punk Figurines Hiding in Freight Cars Facebook...
  23. Coywolf

    MIT Physicists Describe a Theoretical Fifth Loko

    MIT Physicists Describe a Theoretical Fifth Loko - https://thehardtimes.net/culture/mit-physicists-describe-a-theoretical-fifth-loko/ MIT Physicists Describe a Theoretical Fifth Loko Facebook Twitter Reddit BY JOHN DANEK | SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 Play Punk Rock on Amazon Music CAMBRIDGE...
  24. Coywolf

    Photos I pulled the trigger....

    Here's my new baby. She is my canvas, and together we will create a masterpiece: 1997 Ford E250 100,000 miles
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    Frozen plane stowaway plummets into UK garden

    Who was it who was asking about stowing away in a plane's landing gear a while back?! Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Play Live RadioToggle more player options DONATE Open Navigation Menu WORLD Apparent Airplane Stowaway Falls From Sky Into...
  26. Coywolf

    Video The Mobile Home Conspiracy

    Holy Fucking Shit. I am posting this video to inform people, who would want to care, about how terrible the housing crisis is in this country. I ran across this John Oliver video on Bernie Sander's Facebook page. It explains how large corporations are buying mobile home parks, and jacking up...
  27. Coywolf

    Judge Throws Out Panhandling Law, Says Physical Interaction Is Free Speech

    Fuck Arkansas. Praise for the ACLU. Judge Throws Out Panhandling Law, Says Physical Interaction Is Free Speech - https://www.npr.org/2019/04/02/709251256/judge-throws-out-panhandling-law-says-physical-interaction-is-free-speech LAW Judge Throws Out Panhandling Law, Says Physical Interaction...
  28. Coywolf

    #SorryNotSorry : Reintroduction Spectacu-LARRRRR!

    Its been so long that I cant even remember if I ever did an intro when I first joined StP under my former avatar "SIB"..... Alas, you will have to sit through another one: What's crackin' ya'll?! I'm Coywolf. Over-poster overlord. I joined StP in 2014, right after the downfall of DigiHitch...
  29. Coywolf

    Video Thinking of building a van similar to this.....

    I had to share this van tour. This guy has got it FIGURED OUT. I want to attempt something similar. Anyone care to comment on the pros and cons of some of this equipment and setup?
  30. Coywolf

    News & Blogs How many "Chuggas" do you say before "ChooChoo!" ?

    Though this was just hilariously random enough to put on StP: How many "Chuggas" do you say before "ChooChoo!"? TRENDING How Many ‘Chuggas’ Should Come Before Choo Choo? by Daily Dot How many “chuggas” come before “choo choo?” This question was recently posted in the r/TooAfraidToAsk...
  31. Coywolf

    Video "Without Bound" - Perspectives on Vehicle Dwelling

    Not sure if this has been posted up here yet, but this is a great documentary about perspectives people have on living in their vehicles:
  32. Coywolf

    Fascism Discussion Thread

    I wanted to start a discussion mainly on the topic of fascism, its history, and how it is still being implemented today. I know this will be a tasty morsel for a few users on here, and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions. For those of you who are unfamiliar with fascism and it's...
  33. Coywolf

    Trouble with accepting myself after a long time...

    Ok. This is going to be incredibly difficult... After a long time of trying to discover myself, I have realized that I believe this community may be the best place to voice the views on my own sexuality, and receive views that may help me in the struggle to make them OK in my mind... I think...
  34. Coywolf

    Polar Votex Brings Crippling Cold to Midwest

    As a warning to people traveling in the Midwest: Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Listen Live Toggle initial options for NPR audio player DONATE Open Navigation Menu NATIONAL Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes...
  35. Coywolf

    American values.....

    Seeing the recent discord in this country, I just wanted to make a few things clear: -I support women in every endeavor they embark on toward toppling the sexist establishment they have to deal with EVERY SINGLE DAY. -LGBTQ+ individuals are HUMAN BEINGS and they deserve EVERY SINGLE RIGHT any...
  36. Coywolf

    My music list...

    Hey all, Just wanted to share with you the music I've been listening to on my recent travels. It's been keeping me sane! Classic Rock: -America -Eagles -Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks is the shit!) -The Who? (Its a put-on....) Bluegrass/Americana/Folk -Allisom Krauss & Union Station -Nickle...
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    News & Blogs Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence

    Here it comes, folks. I, personally, cant wait.... Link: https://www.npr.org/2018/11/01/662730647/poll-nearly-4-in-5-voters-concerned-incivility-will-lead-to-violence ELECTIONS Poll: Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence LISTEN· 3:58 Toggle more options...
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    News & Blogs Greyhound vs. SEMI truck leave 7 Dead in New Mexico

    I hope no one on here was on this Bus.... https://www.npr.org/2018/08/30/643531297/greyhound-bus-semi-truck-crash-head-on-in-new-mexico-at-least-4-killed Greyhound Bus, Semi-Truck Crash Head-On In New Mexico; At Least 7 Killed August 30, 201811:01 PM ET VANESSA ROMO Twitter First responders...
  39. Coywolf

    Defendents plead "No Contest" in Ghost Ship Fire case

    https://www.npr.org/2018/07/04/625918717/men-charged-in-deadly-calif-ghost-ship-warehouse-fire-plead-no-contest Men Charged In Deadly Calif. Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire Plead No Contest July 4, 201812:04 PM ET AMY HELD Two men pleaded no contest Tuesday to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter...
  40. Coywolf

    Photos Firefighting in Colorado

    Hey all, been up here on a fire assignment as a Helicopter Crewmember for the last two weeks. Some cool stuff. Here's some pics of the 416 fire outside Durango, CO:
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    News & Blogs Man uses USPS Change of Address Form to Move UPS Headquarters to his Apartment.

    I thought this was one of the best scams i have seen in quite some time... https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/10/610102872/man-allegedly-used-change-of-address-form-to-move-ups-headquarters-to-his-apartm Man Allegedly Used Change Of Address Form To Move UPS Headquarters To His...
  42. Coywolf

    All I want to do is drink beer, ride trains, and be free...

    Howdy, StP. Some of y'all know me. I've been around here for a bit. I started this whole online traveling info journey when DigiHitch was still around. And eventually migrated over to StP when I posted about alternate sites to go to when they announced they were going down. Lo, and behold, I...
  43. Coywolf

    News & Blogs Craigslist removes "Personals" section, amid fears of Sex Trafficking...

    Wonderful......NOW how I am ever going to get laid.... Meanwhile....Tinder is throwing a massive party somewhere.... Anyone else notice the sponsored advertising...
  44. Coywolf

    Trump Names New Sec. of State.... (satire)

    I think he will do a great job....
  45. Coywolf

    News & Blogs Florida lawmaker refuse to debate assault rifles, but say porn is a "Public Safety Hazard"

    https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/21/health/florida-legislature-porn-dangerous-but-not-weapons/index.html Florida lawmakers refuse to debate assault rifles -- but say porn is dangerous By Holly Yan, CNN Updated 8:35 AM ET, Wed February 21, 2018 17 students and teachers were gunned...
  46. Coywolf

    Video Glenwood Springs to Bond, CO

    Canyons and hot springs....
  47. Coywolf

    Video Ogden to Glenwood Springs via BNSF

    Sucks to get stuck in Provo for three days, but I finally got out!
  48. Coywolf

    News & Blogs Florida Man Awarded $37,500 After Cops Mistake Glazed Doughnut Crumbs For Meth

    Another reason NOT to go to Florida: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/10/16/558147669/florida-man-awarded-37-500-after-cops-mistake-glazed-doughnut-crumbs-for-meth Florida Man Awarded $37,500 After Cops Mistake Glazed Doughnut Crumbs For Meth Facebook Twitter Google+ LAUREL WAMSLEY...
  49. Coywolf

    Dealing with the uncertainty of upcoming travel

    Here we go again, another time where I find myself on the edge of traveling, and I'm feeling "the fear". "The fear" is how I describe the overwhelming uncertainty before hitting the road after you have been off of it for a long time. It's fucking annoying, because I'm experienced, prepared...
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    News & Blogs Juggalos March on Washington DC

    Get out 'Cher face paint, shits about to get real: npr home news arts & life music programs & podcasts shop U.S.[/paste:font] Who Are The Juggalos And Why Are They Marching In Washington, D.C.? September 15, 20177:00 AM ET TANYA BALLARD BROWN FacebookTwitter Joseph "Violent J"...