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EchoTheDrifter
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I started my 13,000 mile road trip last Tuesday. The first three days were pretty terrible as my van died shortly after reaching Sioux Falls and I had to retreat back to Green Bay to get my truck.
But on day 4, I spotted and picked up my first hitchhiker. (Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he's a member here.) I do not share my friends' debilitating fear of hitchhikers, and I was more than happy to give this guy a ride. I know there are bad hitchers out there, and I am reasonably cautious.
Anyway, my point of writing this is to say that the guy I picked up was fucking awesome. Great personality, taught me a lot of tricks and tips. As first impressions go, he left a great one. I realize it could just as easily have gone the other way. I'm grateful that my first hitchhiker passenger was a good one, and I hope that he's a good representative of the community at large.
But on day 4, I spotted and picked up my first hitchhiker. (Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he's a member here.) I do not share my friends' debilitating fear of hitchhikers, and I was more than happy to give this guy a ride. I know there are bad hitchers out there, and I am reasonably cautious.
Anyway, my point of writing this is to say that the guy I picked up was fucking awesome. Great personality, taught me a lot of tricks and tips. As first impressions go, he left a great one. I realize it could just as easily have gone the other way. I'm grateful that my first hitchhiker passenger was a good one, and I hope that he's a good representative of the community at large.