I was a Halloween hobo in 2nd grade!

[Dunedrifter]

Greetings fellow travelers, I'm Dune. I've been living a pretty stationary life while always dreaming of cutting my leash for the open road/trail/rail. Been spending a lot of time reading up on skills and advice. I'm not a complete newbie--I hitched around a bit in my younger years (I'm in my 40's) and had some awesome and scarey times. I've never road the rails, but itching to real bad. Anyway, I love reading all the stories, and hope to contribute a few of my own soon. Fun fact about me: I've held an elected position before!

Peace,
Dune

 

[Koala]

Hey, welcome to StP!

Was Halloween Hobo your elected position? Curious about both those things haha

 

[Kim Chee]

I was a hobo for Halloween once when I was 5.

Complete with a bindle on a stick.

I also was a homeless person complete with a trash filled shopping cart as an adult when I bounced at a night club.

I made good on that shit and did it for real a few years later

Welcome, and I can't be the only one wondering which high faluting office you held.

 

[Dunedrifter]

I was elected to a Community Service District board. A lowly position of power overseeing water, sewer, and recreation services in a community of 1000. My "salary" was $80/month.

 

[Kim Chee]

My "salary" was $80/month.

I hope that it didn't take up much of your time.

Somehow, I envision it to be more of a "service" to the community than "work".

The other overpaid servants might want to take note.

To bring back the public service aspect to government I propose:
Free government housing and an allowance for all elected officials.
*Maybe your kids can get a scholarship too.

 

[Dunedrifter]

It was only one meeting per month (usually), plus a little homework time. It was more of a service than a job; certainly didn't do it for the money, but it was nice getting a little compensation for my time. I really liked my little community (mostly peace loving hippies), which is why I did it. It was a little stressful getting yelled at by some of the right-wing kooks for any and everything they blamed you for (high water bills, crime, etc.)

I agree with you about overpaid public servants. Most of them just do it for the money and power, which is why the system doesn't work, and corruption is rampant.

 

[Desperado Deluxe]

I remember seeing kids dressed as hobos for halloween when I was in grade school. I can only imagine the kids of the future doing the same but they'll have 211 face paint tattoos.

 

[Deleted member 16034]

Your dog looks like a big and less furry version of my dog..

Welcome to STP! Have you reached the planning stage of traveling or are you still in the want stage?

 

[Dunedrifter]

Ha, I see that.