"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
01/17/2018 at 09:27 • Filed to: random thoughts
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"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
01/17/2018 at 09:27 • Filed to: random thoughts | 0
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No SR20 on any of this because driving, but yeah, I saw a hitchhiker (full pack, etc.) with his thumb out - on the exit ramp between I294 NB and the Kennedy IB. So, right by O’Hare, but neither headed toward the airport nor away from it. Strikes me as an awful place to hitch - and it’s currently 5 degrees out.
Also saw a guy in a big Ford crew cab pickup (F250?) with the FX4 Offroad package, plus permanent running boards hanging down, and an exhaust tip about 12" in diameter hanging even lower than the running boards. Seems like there’s some conflict there...
I kinda like the look of the new Navigator - was alongside a salt-covered long wheelbase for a while, and it looks good - but it’s ginormous.
Finally - more hate for the new Camry. Followed a higher trim model for a bit, and there is so much shitty black trim on the back of it that should not be black (spoiler, fake vents, etc), it’s ridiculous. And having 2 exhaust tips on the right, and a blank cutout for two more on the left (4 cyl I presume) looks just dumb.
Anyhoo, this summarizes my stream of consciousness for the last hour...
Nibby
> WilliamsSW
01/17/2018 at 09:44 |
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Oppositelock
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WilliamsSW
> Nibby
01/17/2018 at 09:46 |
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Bring a Towel
SmugAardvark
> WilliamsSW
01/17/2018 at 10:07 |
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In my younger days, I hitchhiked a handful of times during backpacking adventures. It was awkward as hell the first time. But most people that are willing to pick up a bearded guy with a giant hiking bag know what to expect, so they tend to be alright about it. I fortunately never had any bad or dangerous issues while hitching.
Of course, I never tried when it was 5 degrees outside either.
shop-teacher
> WilliamsSW
01/17/2018 at 12:10 |
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Sounds like a desperate person.
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WilliamsSW
> shop-teacher
01/17/2018 at 12:34 |
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He was just walking along, hugging the barrier (this was on the flyover ramp), with his thumb visible, but fairly discreet. Wasn’t even turned to face traffic, he was looking forward. Like he was backpacking across the country or something.
It’s a really odd spot to see that.
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WilliamsSW
> SmugAardvark
01/17/2018 at 12:35 |
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Yeah, he looked the part - tall, fairly thin, kinda dark green faded clothes, and a large pack.
Odd weather, and odd location, though.
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shop-teacher
> WilliamsSW
01/17/2018 at 12:48 |
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That is odd.