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You got me wrong, I'm not trying to pick a pointless fight, here. Medicine, biochem, and homeopathy are all hobbies of mine. I was a pre-med student (third year, audited higher level classes), but dropped out. Yes, I research alternative treatments,, and I can contribue some things to this...

*Reconsiders search for roaddawg*

You wanna provide a source for that information? 'Cause it's wrong... mike

A lot of travellers use drugs, so it's irresponsible to advise taking an MAOI without warning of possible interactions...

Fuck your imperial stouts! Nah, just kidding, I'll take a look for those, but I still like my Guinness on occasion.

I could trash your tastes too, holmes, its a matter of personal preference. I enjoy it.

Actually, that's why I bought it, because it was new, and Guinness Extra Stout or Foreign Extra are my favorite beers, even though they're too expensive to indulge in often. It doesn't measure up to either, but it's better than Guinness Draught. Not enough hops or barely, it's kinda watery. But...

At the risk of sounding like a yuppie, Guinness Black Lager. I treat myself on payday, deal with it.

Not sure how I forgot to mention l-theanine. It's an active ingredient in tea (green moreso than black) that produces relaxation and moderates the effects of caffeine (hence why you can imbibe more caffeine via tea than coffee without getting jittery). It crosses the blood brain barrier to...

Catnip has to be mixed with tobacco to achieve effects. It increases the effects of nicotine on various neurotransmitters, most notably catecholamines. 5-HTP might be helpful coming off SSRIs, as it's a serotonin precursor, and if your withdrawl symptoms are caused by decreased extracellular...

Fine, store credit can be used to purchase visa gift cards which can be used directly, or used to send cash via paypal if the recipient has a bank acct.

I used to spin glowsticks at festivals, can't be too hard to do the same with something ablaze.

Confidence goes a long way in disarming possible creepers. And manipulating the conversation so that the driver would feel awkward or weird about trying to proposition you. I had a couple people that seemed like that type of person pick me up, but I managed to avoid anything inappropriate. You...

Oh, you just wanna turn them into cash? I'm not gonna give you any advice, but...olive oil is expensive and walmart doesn't require ID for returns of $25. Just saying...

An easier way to do what, exactly?

@ above, protip: condoms aren't particularly effective at preventing the transmission of herpes.

That's a good deal if the bag is compact enough. Only walmart bag I ever owned took up like 75% of my packs main compartment (medium ALICE). I'll have to check it out. mike

What part of NY are you in? If you have any specific questions as to routes or resources on the road for the east coast southbound (and to a lesser extent, the I-10 west trip), or if you're looking for a possible travel partner, hit me up.

Really all you need to do is get some gear and hit the highway. Although, it might be better to arrange a rideshare or take the greyhound a bit south at this point. I'm also in NY and contemplating leaving again soon, but my cold weather gear is lacking, so that's what I may do. This site had...

I have heard that it's illegal in NY, but have not cared enough to look. The courts must have some authority, but not against the will of the people. Maybe it's illegal to get head while driving, but my judge also says I'm not allowed to associate with my girlfriend because I'm on probation. I...

Yeah, if you're carrying less than 20lb or so, the frame is just a hassle. Any more, and you'll want it. I dunno, I like the ALICE pack. It's great for hitching, camping, and short train journeys. If you were going to be on the trains constantly, or if you were trying to do one of the long...

My bad, zoklet has me using internet slang now, and I feel bad about that. OP = original post or original poster, which would be you. mike

Everybody's gonna mock the OP, but whatever. If he wants to squat for shits 'n' giggles, who are you guys to say that's wrong? I want to ride freights for scarcely better reasons. But, serious response, there's empty houses in every city, mang. Especially with the state of this economy. Don't...

Definitely not too long; in fact, I'd like to hear any and all details you could provide. I love reading these stories, and ones not based in the US are especially rare, so by all means, if you'd like, tell us more. mike

Guinness Extra Stout. Not Guinness Draught (shit tastes like flat milk beer). I'm really having trouble switching back to cheap beers since I've been drinking this, but it's fucking expensive as shit (6 pack is almost $12). mike

You're definitely not required to provide a SSN. Name, DOB, and address (might be hard for some of us) are generally the only things you ever MUST tell an officer. Truth to FL beatings, though. I got tackled on Jax Beach a few years back, and one of the fuckers kicked me in the head (after I...

You ask to be let out at the nearest possible spot to hitch from. You can't get violent just because people have different beliefs than you; you're acting just like the rest of society. Yeah, racism is whack, but fuck it, how much fun is life without the wackos and tribulations? mike

Well, I may be newer to hitching than the rest of you, but I've had nothing but positive experiences. I can't ride trains without facing prison time because of probation, or else I would almost certainly choose that as a method of travel. To me, hopping trains isn't just about getting around -...

I've always kinda wanted to own a small home, stocked with a few basic supplies. Not to live there, I can't stand living somewhere for more than a year or two, but to keep as my last option if I ever really needed it. Edit: That's how I read it. I then spent several minutes wondering if it...

I'm surprised no one said this, but campfires are the best thing for covering odor, and I love the smell. Campfire + Deodorant, shower when available. mike

The checks NEVER show up on time, in my experience. I've been evicted from apartments and had my utilities shut off because my check didn't arrive. If you're planning for a steady living situation, you probably need something reliable. I was getting over $20,000/yr financial aid when I...

I'd be interested in doing that. Like songswesing asked, are you doing this through an organization? More details of how to get involved? mike

I dodged the bullet with that one, since I cut ties with my family well prior to traveling. The only ones I talk to anymore are my grandparents. We have a great system, where I'm completely honest and upfront with them about everything I do (drug use, trainhopping; all the shit you never tell...

To be honest, $15 walmart generic "skate" shoes hold up for quite awhile for me. They're reasonably comfortable, too.

That's shitty. Rest in peace, man. mike

If you ever find out what happened to digihitch, let me know. I've been wondering that for months, too. Anyways, welcome. mike

Definitely one of the most helpful posts I've read on the board. mike

There's the Gathering in the Allegheny forest. I'm pretty sure people will be there by now. I might be going after Thursday. mike

Not only is that dangerous for the child, but the amount of effort you'd have to spend taking care of it in addition to all the other hardships on the road is gonna ruin the trip for you. Either wait a couple years, or find someone who can watch the child temporarily, if this isn't a long-term...

Sounds like a fun trip, man. Maybe I'll run into you out there; I get off probation at the end of Sept, and may be following a similar route. Though, once it gets to October and later, I'm switching to a significantly more southern path. Those nighttime temps are a bitch, and I'm not interested...

I couldn't really read the original post, but the two books linked are fantastic reads. Anyone got some more sitting around? Google doesn't turn up much. mike

I might attend, after missing the florida gatherings this winter, if I can swing being gone for a bit with probation (bastards found out I was hitching around and leaving the county, and are up my ass for it). mike

Psilocybin is the active ingredient in most psychedelic mushrooms. As for new hallucinogens, theres salvia divinorum and a whole bunch of phenethyamines and tryptamines available as research chemicals. mike

$2500 to bail my girl out of jail. $1000 for overdue rent and utilities. The rest to travel for as long as possible. Maybe bribe a judge or someone to get off probation. If I could do those things I wouldn't need the money for booze. mike

I can't figure out how to edit my posts, but I don't know what I was thinking as I typed this. Nor/adrenaline are the same things as nor/epinephrine. mike

STP Gathering 2010 Well, shit, I might stop by. I wasn't planning on it, but I'm leaving CNY this week for FL until the end of the month. Then there's the MAPS Conference in San Jose mid april. Might make more sense to just head out that way instead of coming back here for a week or two. mike

Lol, OP. Didn't you realize you could've avoided this shitstorm by just saying, "Sorry, guys, I didn't realize it was an inappropriate request. I still want to experience the variety of travel you engage in, so I'll use your website as a reference and get out there and try it some day"? Also...

I get where the OP is coming from. The whole trainhopping thing is fascinating. It's not the kind of thing you can experience vicariously, though. I come on these forums almost entirely for the stories, but only until I can experience it for myself. If you're legit, just get out there and go...

I read something about the New Orleans police covering up the killings of two people by fellow officers in the wake of Katina last week. It didn't say anything about the victims, though. mike

That sucks how it went downhill. I don't understand how you guys get cops to give you rides. I've asked cops for rides twice when it was below freezing and I wasn't properly dressed, and was turned down both times. Including once in a blizzard while wearing a t-shirt. I would've been pissed...