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  1. nivoldoog

    Zine Puget Sound: Stop the Sweeps!

    Thousands of people sleep-rough in tents, doorways, or vehicles around the Puget Sound. On any given day they might be forced to give up what little semblance of stability they have by threat of violent arrest and seizure of their few belongings. These sweeps are a never-ending game of...
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    There i was ... just joining STP

    If a question of vote is for my removal. You already kicked all your leaders out and kn If a question of vote is for my removal. You already kicked all your leaders out and now the pawns run around acting like queens. Would not be wise of a community to kill elders further. Unless you just...
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    There i was ... just joining STP

    I have been missing long enough to know of nothing or anything with a date longer older then I. I still hold my rage against the machine that creates buts silent. So fuck the mutunity despite my love of it. Must does ODT mean? We playing halo?
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    There i was ... just joining STP

    The fuxking train hoppers did a mutiny. They were like hey... we owned the site! Nay... Matt came in an rebooted an took back over. Go Matt. I did do some kinda shit and do a backup of all trainhopper photos and delivered to owner. This also got me exiled a while but I feel was worth it. I...
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    Motor bike anyone?

    I have the engine I do not have the bike right for a bike right now. Question anyone traveled with a motor bike and how difficult was it for you? Did you have to drain every jump?
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    Austin Squat - seeking advice and interest

    That is likely to happen a few times till the right one is grown.
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    First time vagabonder looking to meet others

    I was getting out of the military and I wanted to travel and be a "HOBO". So I spent a few months studying this website got out, bought good gear, traveled on some cash for several months then did my first official "Homeless Hitchhiking" My first few days were crazy awesome just arriving in...
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    Where do you like to sleep?

    Generally I find all the patches of wood, bushes or tall grass and sleep there. My camo blankets and gear make it very easy to remain unseen. Or I just try to find NOT to sleep. Find the farthest spot away from social security offices, liquor stores and food banks and you should be far enough...
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    Being sick on the road, How do you deal with it?

    Hobo Salsa! Onions, Garlic and spicy peppers. Eat till poop fire... you good.
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    What's your weirdest experience on the road?

    Had a hitch that was totally into the government did 911 and has his care stocked to the brim with pamphlets, brochures and media like tapes and videos.
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    Advice on getting a flight?

    I thought that said fight.
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    Austin Squat - seeking advice and interest

    im only a hop away and could use a break from house life. Need to stretch my legs a bit as it were. If you start making moves I may swing down and throw some work in with and for you guys.
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    Longtime lurker, first time poster

    It matters not if you drink or not. Its the number 1 night for the whole area to get together. Great for networking specifically when xanterra fires you for little to no reason and you need a job in gardiner. But this also depends what part of Yellowstone. I was north side.
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    Truck SLuts MAG

    this is hilarious and kinda hot
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    Mentally lost? Or finally being found

    Being homeless is a full time job. If you not making money you spending it. No work no food or beer. Start by getting your equipment together and practice how to use them.
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    Longtime lurker, first time poster

    AAHHH! haha xanterra! From what I hear is xanterra sucks but have fun at Kill the Keg on sundays. I worked in Gardiner for a while.
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    What are good places to go during Spring?

    NOLA, I hear, is not bad about it... but there is more chance to have someone fuck with you. NOLA homeless got a way "We run this shit" attitude is what I hear. But if you get friends with some of them they are a well knowledge group. I normally go north for winter and south for summer. Winters...
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    First time vagabonder looking to meet others

    Its rough man but super rewarding! Your first 3 days can and usually suck but you should eventually figure it out. Then when you think you got this you will be caught of guard, like get your bag stolen, weather or spend way to long at a hitch spot or something. This website helped me ALOT when...
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    Are some people on the road celibate?

    Um.... I am celibate for the most part. But I have hooked up for homes before. Winter can be cold ;)
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    The Night I Brought Home A Homeless Stranger....

    It sounds like you lucked up for most part. But not all of them, us, me are always that good. With kids and a wife and everything you should be very careful but dont close the heart either.
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    The Night I Brought Home A Homeless Stranger....

    I have been that person a few times. New Years with a stranger at his house after he helped me figure out the cheapest way to send the majority of my stuff to my mothers after my sister attacked me on Christmas. The bartender from the local VFW put me in her basement when I got super sick. The...
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    Decent Rain Proof Tent?

    Thick clear painters plastic floor covering. Alot for cheap, light as fuck warming, waterproof and clear. When one section gets messed up just cut off a bit more. Dirt cheap to replace.
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    Let's live life for now!

    This site is how I learned to do it. Spent months on this site WAY back in the day learning the tricks of the trade.
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    Hey, guys. Reject Here.

    What type of equipment do you have and what do you think you need?
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    Gotta give up the road, for now.

    For show! Would rather meet up with you guys then this dude that's been texting me begging to travel with me. Some random guy from a rideshare craigslist ad.
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    Gotta give up the road, for now.

    Holy shit! That didn't take long. I am rated at 70%. $$$ fuck! I may travel more now!
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    Gotta give up the road, for now.

    Unfortunately "gaming" the system is the norm. Those that "deserve" it and need it can't get it while those that have.... won the game... are getting bank. I have too many people that spent their entire military career setting up their claim. My buddy got 100% because he cut his own toe off...
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    Gotta give up the road, for now.

    Just getting done volunteering doing some work on a Vietnam Veterans house. Apparently back in those days the DD 214s were different so he has 2 of them and the one only shows his AIT. So they only have him recorded as 3 months in service. So this man got and is still getting fucked hard...
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    Gotta give up the road, for now.

    Hello, My name is Thomas, Sonic Boom! I have been traveling mostly on but also off for 10 years now. I primally have stuck to the west coast and finally done all of it, most of it quite a few times. I am a liar. Sure I have done every state on that side but I haven't done all the state. It...
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    Is Utah as Good as I've Been Hearing It Is?

    I heard Utah sucks for homeless. Kinda shitty since I am now home bumming Salt Lake City. Well, in about 40 min when I get there. But I got people in the area and mostly only going to do VA stuff. I think I will have a slight advantage then some of you other guys because I can look like not a...
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    Seattle, WA

    Seattle! Or Renton for a while likely.
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    What do STPers do in winter months?

    If I am in full blown travel mode then I got north for winter because snow is better then rain. Last two winters I been employed with the help of coolworks.com and word of mouth from people I met working resort jobs.
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    Homeless to Homesteader. Anyone here successfully make the transition?

    I have seen a few people over the years do it on here.
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    Oregon coast or Portland.

    Had a great time last year on coast
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    Tea Tree Oil

    Yea, I been looking into wormwood. Apparently it is one of the few things that works on the brain. Took some meds from hospital but it barely helped and kinda just pissed them off. When I eat my raw garlic now it feels like something jumps around in my stomach. Apparently I need to eat alkiline...
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    DIY gear- crochet/ knit/ ETC

    I cut sleeves from hoodies and sweaters to make skull caps. Just finished sewing up an assassins Creed inspired hood to add to a long gothic straight jacket trench coat. Made the hood from the legs of an old pair of jeans. But what I really want to get into is cutting cloth from discarded...
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    Tea Tree Oil

    I eat quite a bit of garlic but I am quadrupling it. Eating so much when I pull out some of the infections material from my scalp it smells like garlic. I am happy to know what it is finally so I can deal with it.
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    Tea Tree Oil

    Been dealing with a weird infection for years now. Thought it was fungal but turns out I got worms. Found out when I sneezed and worms came out my nose. Thankfully the VA hooked up some meds. Otherwise I was going to buy livestock meds and take those. Dead ones coming out of eyes, nose, all my...
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    Any Jesus followers?

    I spent most of my life believeing God was an ass hole because my mom blamed all our troubles on God because he hated her. When I realized all our problems were because she is just an ignorant crazy bitch I kinda set the ass hole opinion aside and went agnostic. Figured if there was a god he...
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    what are you striving for?

    When asked what I wanted to do when I grew up my thought was jet fighter pilot and hobo. Well I worked on helicopters and flew in a few while in military. I am now a well seasoned traveler even if never hoping a train. So I basically accomplished those goals. When I got out of the military I...
  41. nivoldoog

    How to pick good campsites?

    I had a guy tell me a good way to avoid bum camps using Google maps. Look up liquor and beer stores, social security and food stamp places, and homeless shelters and food banks. Draw lines between these locations and you got a general area where the home bums congregate. Then avoid those areas...
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    Did I get ripped off on my bag?

    Anymore then 80 bucks.. rip off
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    Video People suck #occupydisaster

    Please refrain from talking unless you are helping. Thank you
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    Video People suck #occupydisaster

    Watch the long video... it explains my rage. http://theredelephants.com/abc-reporter-calls-people-helping-houston-white-supremacists-regrets-immediately/
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    #occupydisaster

    I got drunk, got sober drunk sober and i am still pissed. Thankfully tonight i camp at mans house tonight ready to do battle with mold and floor replacement. This coukd of prolly went in profile.
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    Anyone ever built a raft?

    It is hot! Besides being awesome. There is a fucking car battery on it. The electrician in me is both concerned and excited! Is that battery for fishin? Cause i think that is a felony in some states...i have always wanted to try it... the potential for electrocution always excites me. We had...
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    Marx on the Branding of Vagabonds in the 16th Century

    But i love Australians...
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    Dumb Question. Should I go where lots of vagabonds/homeless are?

    The diffrence is... i am a pri
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    where would you go if money was no object?

    I love my kilt... bought it at the gift shop on way home from iraq... 10 years. . It has served me well
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    #occupydisaster

    Thank you brother Apparently we both sno No really do it. It will keep me happy as i walk. The name. I boom i understand