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    Two Years of Traveling From 2015 to 2017

    Going to share some of the experiences that I had while traveling the states. It started in June of 2015. I was on the WWOOF website which I don't recommend being on and for which I'm not on anymore because not a whole lot of good people on that site... Like everywhere else. Anyway, I contacted...
  2. ScumRag

    Intro- been here since 2017 & facial tatt questions

    Just call me scumrag; its a name given to me by my ex. Lives in southern california atm kinda sickly, so for personal reasons (& great insurance) I'm staying put after about 20 years on the streets. Used to live bay area, midwest & the Carolinas... guess I'm happy; would rather be travellin...
  3. Anagor

    Photos Impressions from Basel, Switzerland in 2017

    Mildly interesting, but I'm bored and stumbled upon some photos I took during a trip to Basel about a year ago ... Waiting for a ride at the service station: Selfie at the train station: Basel: Making some money with a friend (sign says "5 Rappen please", the 5 rappen coin is the...
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    News & Blogs E. Hunter Harrison, CEO of CSX on medical leave, passed away.

    All day long, I have heard about this legendary railroader that was able to carry at least two separate companies on his shoulders. Over time, Harrison was on the center of controversy as part of a layoff of tens of thousands of employees (that had nothing to do with him), abolishment of...
  5. Evie217

    our own VTJAKE

    Jake ended his life. I met in person through here VTJAKE I love you man. Watching the sunrise in West Texas with my dog Tuxedo. Watch over him man his favorite toys are sticks skunks and squeeky turtles. I still have your Elvis zipp I love you
  6. Art101

    Jim Stobe has passed

    Don't have a lot of info yet.Apparently he was killed in some kind of train accident in or around Baltimore.I know some people didn't like him much,but the man sure rode some miles.Hoping that westbound has lots of beer for ya bro.
  7. William Howard 2

    Out of Action, Do protests work? Nathan Heller August 14, 2017 5:00 AM from The NewYorker

    Out of Action August 14 Skeptics suggest that “folk politics”—marches, protests, and the like—are a distraction from the challenges of real change. Illustration by Adam Maida That winter of 2003—you remember it, and so do I—the world assembled, arms linked, to protest the prospect of war in...
  8. spiritflowering

    Washington Regional September 2017

    West coast family! Two sisters one cat traveling through Washington right now hoping to find some info on washingtons regionals this september. My road dog said something about it being postponed and we cant find any current information online. Any help is appreciated I'm sure there are other...
  9. roguetrader

    Featured Hedge-U-Cation Camp 2017, Devon, England

    thought I'd share with you some photos from Hedge-U-Cation 2017 - this is a cool little event in SW England, mainly based around teaching kids and teenagers skills that relate to the travelling lifestyle... It lasts for around 10 days with a big party on the second weekend featuring underground...
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    My bio-father Michael

    True story: this was the man that was my bio-father, but he and I had a father+son relationship that only lasted three years. When I suffered potential head trauma coming out of a head-on collision back in 85/86, this man thought something about me wasn't right. So he took me to see a...
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    2017 Jamboree 2017 Jamboree ride board

    Doesn't seem anyone made this thread yet, i guess I'll start it. was wondering if anyone would be driving threw Atlanta or surrounding area for the jamboree.
  12. Koala

    Event Melbourne, Australia Anarchist Book fair - August 12, 2017

    The Melbourne Anarchist Book Fair is coming up :) I went last year and it's a pretty rad event with heaps of tables with books, zines, patches, etc and some cool workshops, and good food. It was awesome as I had just arrived in the city a few weeks before so it was a great way to meet folks and...
  13. Multifaceted

    Crecencio (Salon) from SA, TX

    Train kid from San Antonio. His tag was Salon. There's no information yet on how, but he died yesterday. He frequented PDX and Salem- if any of y'all knew him go ahead and leave a word? I didn't know him long, but he was a really nice guy. The type to surprise you with how much they give. I...
  14. Dagonshucks

    Gremlin and Anthony

    Gremlin and Anthony died a while ago, but it just wasn't posted on here, so I thought I would mention it. Gremlin died of a heroin overdose, and I just met him in Charleston but I wanted to travel with him. Anthony died of hepatitis C and we went to jail together in Knoxville. You are both good...
  15. BigB

    Boone/Maestro/Condemnedtodrift from Greensboro

    Everyone, I have terrible news. My blood brother of 16 years, Mr. Boone Angel, aka Maestro aka @condemnedtodrift left this earth unexpectedly on June 17 in our hometown of Greensboro, NC. He hadn't travelled in a few years but he loved the life. At the time of his passing, he was a rising senior...
  16. Benji91

    Video Pig City Folk Punk - July 1st 2017

    Me and a mate decided to try and start a little folk punk collective in Brisbane, Australia. It's mainly drinking, sharing songs and jamming (on originals and covers)....essentially we get park drunk in this shitty town with acoustic guitars and noise happens. The vid is on my shitty go-pro...
  17. EliV

    Nater Tater

    I met Nater through my ex-boyfriend, Taylor, and Taylor and I "adopted" him (and two other friends) as our fully grown children who were our age. After Taylor and I broke up, everyone drifted apart, but we all still remained friends. Nater moved to TN, was working in a factory for a while, and...
  18. Shwillam

    2017 Nationals.

    I couldnt find anything online and im sure thats becAuse im horrible at using tech and my phone sucks but does anyone know if the location/ phone number has been announced for the nationals in Oregon yet?
  19. ThatDrunkGuy

    4th River Music Fest 2017

    Hey all if you can make it to Pittsburgh this weekend you won't want to miss this! 4th River Music Collective Presents: 4th RIVER MUSIC FEST 2017 Friday June 16th - Sunday June 18th OWL Hollow in Hazelwood - Pittsburgh, PA Pre-order Ticket: $20 for the whole weekend! (Pre-order...
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    News & Blogs Homeless Fashion is En Vogue 2017

    HOMELESS INSPIRED FASHION COLLECTION SPARKS DEBATE AT MEN'S FASHION WEEK Looks from the N. Hoolywood Collection Randy Brooke/WireImage (3) 3:50 PM PST 2/1/2017 by Sam Reed N. Hoolywood designer Daisuke Obana had the fashion world buzzing on Wednesday. Daisuke Obana, designer of Japanese...
  21. duderino

    Transamerica Bicycle Race 2017

    A week ago, I started bicycling on the Transamerica Bicycle Trail. On June 3rd, the 2017 Transamerica Bicycle Race started. On Sunday, June 4th, I made it to Mitchell, Oregon and stayed at the Spoke'n Hostel. While I was there, lots of racers from the TBR were stopping by. The hostel was giving...
  22. train in vain

    RIP Andy Onion

    I don't post on here too much but I thought I'd pass the bad news on because I know some people on here knew this guy. He died last night in Little Rock. I dont care to discuss all the details. He was a sweet fuckin guy and we will all miss the shit out of him. Life keeps kickin my ass.
  23. Acxulo

    Event Montreal Anarchist Bookfair 2017

    Le Salon du livre anarchiste de Montréal, les 27 et 28 mai 2017
  24. Matt Derrick

    2017 Jamboree Official Flyer for 2017 Jamboree! Share!!!

    Exciting news everyone! @awkwardshelby has been kind enough to design this year's flyer for the 2017 Dirty Scouts Jamboree! They created the awesome flyer we had for last year's gathering, so send them some love on their profile and let them know how much you appreciate their hard work! (click...
  25. Matt Derrick

    2017 Jamboree Official Jamboree Information for 2017

    The below is a work in progress while I get the 2017 jamboree information in place and get specifics arranged. Please watch this thread for changes as I will post announcements on new updates as they happen! What is the Dirty Scouts Jamboree? The Dirty Scouts Jamboree is the tongue-and-cheek...
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    Keenan Peters

    I'm really sorry if anyone's finding out about this from the site. I thought I'd give it a couple days before posting so close friends could find out through other means. I didn't know Keenan. A friend of mine was friends with him. Damn shame, the kid was only 23. He fell off a train near...
  27. Pedal to the Metal

    2017 Cycle tour finally kicking off

    I am leaving tucson on my newest bike saturday . Headed across the desert westbound, gonna make a stop at Slab City then to Joshua Tree for spring bloom. After that I will be working my way toward Moab for a meet up with friends for shenanigans. Thinking I may head NE toward the upper peninsula...
  28. Shwhiskey Gumimaci

    Photos Miss You Brendon. TIB//TOB

    I've been meaning to post this for awhile, but Brendon Lilly, a good friend of mine recently died. Well not that recently anymore, like around News Years. But he was a good kid. A really good kid. He was part of a small crew we had called TIB TOB. We all got it tattooed on our right hands...
  29. Benji91

    Bae 1990-2016

    Bae Karl-Perry, it's coming up to a year since you left this world. All your mates here miss you, love ya and will never forget you...you were there for our introduction to so much of the world we know today - from dodgy gigs to silly goth clubs. There is some strange connection made with...
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    Tyler 'T bone' Mohler

    My best friend, Tyler Mohler was born on 24 August, 1983 and passed on January 13th, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Tyler was a resident of Chandler, Indiana at the time of his passing. He had a lot of friends in the community. He was a fool and taught me how to ride. He died from...
  31. James Meadowlark

    Jax, FL- Free Dental Fillings/Extractions Feb 6-10, 2017

    This turned up in my inbox today. TIFWIW, I'm not part of this organization, but thought I would share. If you need some dental work, perhaps this opportunity is for you. Really a PSA, and I'm not sure this is the right sub-forum for announcements. According to the flyer you must not have...
  32. Runaway Ruby Blue

    Maggie the Rat

    Today I have lost my most precious friend. Maggie was my everything and I am thankful for the time we shared. I will always love her. Goodnight sweet rattie goodnight.
  33. Nykki

    Ocala Rainbow gathering 2017

    I'm wondering if anyone knows when and where the gathering is in Florida? Every time I have searched for it I read things saying that it's over.
  34. seeking existence

    2016 Jamboree 2017 Jamboree Possibilities: Great American Total Eclipse

    GREAT AMERICAN TOTAL ECLIPSE: T-MINUS 434 DAYS (August 21 2017 Monday - 10:00AM Pacific Time) While preparations and plans are already underway and in formation for the great Jamboree of 2016, I wanted to propose a possible location(s) for the 2017 Jamboree. With adequate planning, next...