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Bum Across America

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Nathn
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I want to sometime in my life "bum" across America with just like a backpack full of stuff and walk/train hop from east coast to west coast. I would start in Virginia or North Carolina and make it to California. Any advice?

Feb 5 2010 10:55PM
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saucybiscuits
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learn to pay people in blowjobs
Feb 5 2010 10:59PM
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Blurst
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Learn a really obscure talent so if you are ever in a tight situation for money you can beg.
Feb 5 2010 11:02PM
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Nathn
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I think I'd bring an acoustic guitar if I need to beg.
Feb 5 2010 11:05PM
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skiEER
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i did it on a bike last year it was a great trip
Feb 5 2010 11:16PM
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brlehmann
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I would suggest you bring a sexy lady along =P you can get almost anywhere!
Feb 6 2010 12:37AM
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[BRI]noceros
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that's so cool, good luck on it
Feb 6 2010 10:34AM
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freestyler540
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bring a good sleeping bag and a tent
Feb 6 2010 11:01AM
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karmagod
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Ok Sal.
Feb 6 2010 12:30PM
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hoodratz47
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only as long as you have a stick witha a bandana  tied to it full of your wordly possessions(sp)  Then you can!

Feb 6 2010 12:38PM
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SteezyOhio
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Feb 6 2010 1:20PM
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king.tubby
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watch out for train yard guards. had a couple buddies get arrested for train hopping in lubbock, tx, and spend several days in a SKETCHY jail.
carry a good knife, and probably some pepper spray.
write the next great american novel when you're done
Feb 6 2010 1:36PM
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Nihiriju
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read the book the Dharma Bums
Feb 6 2010 3:09PM
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TechnoPotamus
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i would use this website to find places to stay. you'll meet other people with similar adventure ideas and stuff

Feb 6 2010 3:21PM
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OhMyBosh
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Shit makes me b'aww.
Feb 6 2010 3:42PM
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yellav
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wwoof.org
Feb 6 2010 3:54PM
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OhMyBosh
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>in reference to Into The Wild video.
Feb 6 2010 3:57PM
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Nathn
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haha I thought you meant me. I was like how is an epic adventure across America boring?
Feb 6 2010 7:21PM
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Shaky_Jake
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I have a friend that did this, he didn't know if he wanted to go to college or just start working for the rest of his life. So he loaded up a backpack with a few books, some clothes and a Smith's tape. He made it from Washington to around Virginia then back home.  He has a lot of crazy stories from other bums he met and such.  I think it would be worth doing, just be smart about it and don't get yourself killed.
Feb 6 2010 7:24PM
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OhMyBosh
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lol did i just get trolled?

b'aww = cry.
Feb 6 2010 8:45PM
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Nathn
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haha I guess i'm not up to date with all these internet meme's
Feb 6 2010 8:57PM
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