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General Discussion / travel survival

« on: April 10, 2008, 04:51:24 am »

i thank you for your response and i followed up with your suggestions. But i couldn't find the answer. how do i gather food with no family support or money. Is it ever possible to "wash dishes for food," would it be possible to survive off "grubbing," off others. and if so how do i do it respectfully, without looking like a bum. i want nothing to do with money! its foolish. its okay if you disagree, i dont mind. i was just wondering if anyone knew of anyway to survive off no money, also is it true that people are nicer when your on a bike or on foot as opposed to in a car, while traveling

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General Discussion / travel survival

« on: April 08, 2008, 02:32:43 am »

im currently planning a trip around the US, wherever my bike takes me. my greatest concern is how do i get food and stay clean. i have no money. just emergency. the BASIC survival and hygenics. how do i do it?

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General Discussion / Dumpster Diving Rider?

« on: April 13, 2008, 12:07:56 am »

thank you so much scott. you are an inseration to me. i thank you for your help in every way. and at the same time not regeting my ideas and dreams. stay in touch. maybe one day ill see you.

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General Discussion / Dumpster Diving Rider?

« on: April 12, 2008, 02:17:12 pm »

scott, you seem to be the biggest help so far. i was wondering if you could throw some questions at me, to truely test if i am prepared for this trip.

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General Discussion / Dumpster Diving Rider?

« on: April 12, 2008, 11:32:30 am »

i too notice my change, but that is exactly why i began to discuss this on a forum, to see what people have to say. and to see if they have any ideas. it would just be ignorant to ignore the input and not change. But also i dont want to be easily swayed and i keep my original idea in my mind as i discuss this.
    i have the equipment to make it by...panniers, cloths, stove, etc. and i unfortunatly cant use my parents for money. thats enough on that topic. i thank you for your suggestions on the 'Peace Pilgrim,' i will look into that.
    oh and also, i relize that some people dont agree or understand what im trying to do. most people dont. but please, respect peoples ideas and dreams. im working on it.

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General Discussion / Dumpster Diving Rider?

« on: April 11, 2008, 05:43:34 pm »

i thank you very much scott and 'cycle safe,' you guys are the first two that didnt just flat out tell me that it cant be done. i am not afraid of working, and am willing to work for money, but only the amount that i will NEED. when i begin my ride(whenever that is) i will keep my fellow bikers in mind and try to spread the word and represent you guys well. again i thank you very much.

also could you guys and anyone else reading this, throw questions and situations at me, so i prepare myself as best as i can.

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General Discussion / Dumpster Diving Rider?

« on: April 10, 2008, 05:05:41 am »

i was recently posting questions on the general descussion 'travel survival' about a similar topic. eventually i plan on living on my bike. i have little money and certainly not enough for a life on a bike. how am i supposed to eat and maintain higene while on the road? i definatly dont want to grub, dive in dumpsters or beg for food. same goes for a shower. i mean NO disrespect or offense to all you pro bikers out there with money. its just that i have this BURNING desire to live on a bike around the country. but i just dont have the money. so i decided to go online and ask questions on how to do it. i ask anyone out there with a optemistic response to reply. it would be a HUGE help, oh yeah and this 'thread' seems to have a negitive vibe towards this lady(please keep that negativity to yourself) again no disrepect to anyone and not to piss anyone off.