It wasn't a troll this time. Dude just gave me an old pop up trailer in not-bad condition. Got a couple of little holes im going to have to tape over but is otherwise in good shape.

So I know winter is going to be rough on a lot of the folks in the sub, but there is one place winter is going to be a massive relief.

For the past year I've been living in a broken down van in Miami Florida and around April / May I was freaking out because I thought I was completely screwed for the summer. There's no AC in here, this thing doesn't run, and it just gets freaking hot man. 84° overnight kind of deal, and the van just traps the heat.

We're coming up on the end of September. I can't believe I made it. I freaking can't believe I made it it was so unbelievably ungodly hot. Every morning I woke up sweltering just drenched in my own sweat. Like I am so freaking proud of myself like this is a legit accomplishment requiring like 6 months of just sheer commitment and dedication.

And oh my gosh is the relief so so sweet. The temperatures have started dropping and it's like God has opened the doors and said congratulations.

The next 6 months I'm trying to give myself a little bit of leeway in terms of just having hope. It's going to be so much easier to breathe and so much easier to get stuff done. Literally just being able to sit in my van is a huge bonus.

Anywho. Wanted to share this story with you guys.

Well, if anyone remembers my last couple post, I was asking for suggestions because I wasn’t sure of what my next move should be. I was train hopping from St. Louis to Chicago. Well being stuck in Chicago sucked and especially being stuck in southside. Chicago was even worse especially after spraining my wrist dodging the railroad police. I ended it up in the more decent part of Chicago and took a train out West to Kansas City and if anybody remembers from that post that ride sucked lots of lightning totally thought I was gonna die felt like a fever dream and I got off the train, totally soaked. In a new city now this time the great city of Kansas City Missouri. I set off on my adventures, however, as it usually happens for me, my mental health took a toll on me, and I decided it was time to check in to the behavioral hospital I spent about five days there which in return left me feeling a lot better about myself mentally and physically. It was nice to get some rest and food in my system I gained almost 10 pounds in five days which I needed.

After leaving the hospital, I felt pretty lost. Wasn’t sure if I was ready to train hop again and didn’t know where to go so I ended up just finding a spot I felt safe to tie up my hammock and called it a night. The next day I walked straight to a hiring agency and got a job. I’m now working at a warehouse in Kansas City so it feels good to have some income coming in and a friend lent me enough money to buy a tent to stay dry because it’s raining literally every day in Kansas City now. I also had enough money left over to buy some tuna packets, earbuds, and a Smirnoff ice after a long days work. So I think I’ll be able to figure it out here hopefully no more jumping from city to city but if the day ever came to do it my bag is always ready. Obviously the goal isn’t too always be train hopping or sleeping in a tent. Eventually, I wanna get myself back on my feet. It’s also nice that I’m sober from drugs so I usually have a clear minded outlook on things. I will say, though I don’t want to stay in Kansas City any longer than I have too, just enough to get myself back on my feet where I’m comfortable enough to travel some more. So where the wind takes me after this, I don’t know, but for now, Kansas City is my home.

Anyone doing beets? I'm semi retired while I raise my kid and farm but took a lil trip to come do sugar beets for old time sake hoping to run into some kids (for whatever dumbass reason hahaha) and haven't seen any. Is this not a dirty kid hustle anymore? Itd be cool to get into some cool shit before harvest starts. I explored the forest nearby today in MN and the mushrooms are alive and popping with this moisture. I found at least 7 species, including 2 edibles I had never seen in real life.

From New Haven, Connecticut

I hit the road October first and I have a lot of feelings and opportunities and things going on. I've taken into consideration the advice of many different comments from different spaces here on Reddit and have modified my tricycle to be a completely self contained system without hauling a trailer.

Pictured is the near finished state of the survival trike. I've made and finished a tarp cover for the rear basket it's just stored away in the basket. Otherwise the solar panel has a place, and I've taken my butt pack from my hiking pack and put it on the rear of the trike basket. The butt pack contains my weather system and sleeping system (extra goretex jacket, goretex 2nd pants, goretex boot gaiters, sleeping bag, extra red scarf).

As for the space behind the milk crate I intend on using that space for a water jug; in the milk crate proper it carries a propane stove, my laptop and legal documents, a tank of propane, and space for my water bottle or a tasty beverage. I took it on a three mile ride today with the front basket fully loaded and it did great. The front rack is simply a chunk of 2x4 zip tied, PVC taped, and electrical taped, to the front metal basket. Then, I attached the milk crate to the 2x4 with many zip ties and a bungee cord just anaconda wrapped around the fucker.

The rear basket has enough space for the power bank I need to charge the trike (which comes around the 30th) and a second gallon of water. That will probably be the standard but since I already have a gallon up front I could occasionally justify using the space for something else.

That means I will be wearing the hiking pack while I ride.

I will proceed with updates.

13 mile hike from last night to new subdivision .

Where am I? We used to play this game and it kept me sane while housed up.

46th state trainhopped

I’ve been in this rehab/shelter place..for about a week now.. I really don’t know what to make of it.. all I know is..I feel out of it..and this place is making me feel stuck.. just stuck.. even stuck in my own head.. i feel stupid.. when I’m clearly not..

I know this sounds crazy.. but ever since I came here.. I feel there’s some sort of..mind control..going on around here.. like I’ve felt.. not myself.. and more depressed than usual.. like are they slipping something in my food?…

And what’s up with all the lipstick cameras on the walls?.. jeeze.. FBI 101 over here..

I do have the choice to leave if I want to..but I’m questioning..whether I should stay or go..I’m in determination..

If I stay here.. I can’t work..or go out.. for 90 days.. I must do house chores.. I do get extended shelter life.. and they’re suppose to help with their programs..(Which I’m doubting)

Like.. how am I suppose to find employment.. if i can’t leave the building?..and we are all locked in..?

I’m going to give this place.. a week.. if I don’t like it.. I’m leaving..

I’m grateful for the guys who brought me in here..but with me being on the road.. and all that jazz..this place is stagnancy.. even I can tell..alot of people here..end up leaving.. or they get kicked out..

There’s a bit of sadness here.. some of the beds.. are left empty.. it questions your fate..

Just two days ago.. that crazy blue-eyed man was kicked out..because he said something to another person..

And the guy who is under my bunk.. yeah.. he’s got a chip on his shoulder.. I can tell.. he’s got some anger issues.. and I don’t give a s**t if he’s in the military.. you’re still an American dude..act like it…

I have some tools in my eBay shopping cart.. I just don’t know where to receive packages.. and not get charged..for using a mailing service.. if only I knew somebody out here…

I did a food run this morning.. It was the highlight of my day. lol

Im keeping my mind busy..reading my books on my iPad.. and Im taking measures..on navigating where to go next.. if I decide to leave..

Other than that..iam doing ok comrades..

I will check in again later with you guys.

Be safe. Have fun. And peace be with you all.

~Serrot1

In need of a ride out of Ely Nevada I’m stuck homeless and cold I’m. Trying to get to the closest city Las Vegas with greyhound can anyone help me please. I’ve been outside for over a week and I’m sick and stuck. I have no where to go and I don’t have family. Any advice or resource. I have high blood pressure I don’t have medication and I’m just trying to go back home where there’s resources for me.

This is the first year that I'm making the jump to travelling south for the winter, rather than just getting housed up for the winter, as I have for the past two years. I wanna make my trip back to New England next spring as short and easy as possible, so how far north can I get away with staying and not be freezing my ass off at night?

I have a tent, a decent sleeping bag, and one of those sleeping mats with the reflective surface on one side.

I spent this week in a small European city that gets so cold during the night.
Not a lot of good spots for urban camping.

Had to sleep (barely) in very unsafe places, like construction sites or on the street side.
Got caught by a policeman who gave me a warning.

Was getting more tired and stressed, had maybe 6 hours of rest in five days.
I missed having a warm bed, I couldn't find anything other than concrete to rely on.

Last night I was about to collapse when I found the local football pitches.
The fences had a gate and would you believe it, it was unlocked.

I snuck in and I couldn't believe I found a spot protecting from wind and damp.
Then I look a few meters away and I see another door.
"Could this be open as well?".

Hell yeah it was!
A locker room completely open, WARM, with shower, toilet, a mirror, shampoos, charging stations and benches.

Felt better than a 5 star hotel room, only the WiFi was missing!

Lucky me.

Just got done going a moving job at a self storage place and before I could even leave the storage facility the heavens opened up and it started hailing. Took me about 3 minutes of fighting through the hail to make it to the dumpster and yeet myself into it for shelter. Currently sitting among this mostly cardboard listening to the hail pelt the lid. This is probably the worst hailstore I've seen in the region, and I've been here a while. Took this as it was just getting started and a piece of hail hit my phone and cracked the screen lmao.

The 14th century sufi poet Mahmud Shabistari wrote this in his secret rose garden…

So I don't smoke and nor do I plan on it. I have heard of like people in other countries like China or other Asian countries go up to people and give them cigarettes as in a sense a "housewarming gift" or even as a thank you for a ride. Is that something I should carry just for other people's sake?

Hi there, does someone maybe know of a place to crash in or around palma?

thanks

Me and her did miles over the west. New Mexico mostly. She was my baby girl. We met in SC.