19 replies to this topic

[Stryyp]

Seeing the "Homeless" thread made me think about hitch-hikers. Do you ever pick them up?

My usual answer would be no, but I have picked them up once. I was at a Wendy's when three people walked over and asked if I knew where UWF (A college campus) was. They were exchange students that recently arrived so they were not familiar with the area. I told them where it was and they said "Its that far? We have already been walking for a long time." One of them was on crutches, too Turns out they had been walking for hours because someone told them it was a "short walk from their residence." Feeling bad for them I told them to hop in the car and I'd drive them the rest of the way. Had a nice chat with them, too, real good people.

They were not quite hitch-hikers though, they weren't looking for a ride, I offered But the point still stands about letting strangers into your car

What about you? Would you pick any hitch-hikers up?

Edited by Stryyp, 26 September 2006 - 08:28 PM.

[Sean]

Haha, hell no. I would never. Not like there are many out there anymore anyways.

[Stryyp]

Haha, hell no. I would never. Not like there are many out there anymore anyways.

There are loads in my area There are "hotspots" that you can always find them in. Then like in my case, sometimes they are not even looking for a ride but end up getting one.

[Black Flame]

I'm sure there are 'good' hitch-hikers out there, but I said no. It's just too risky.

[Tim]

Maybe if they're cute.

[iargue]

Depends on if im "in the mood" only girl always though.

[Sweeney]

Depends on if im "in the mood" only girl always though.

I didn't think you were old enough to drive?

[cara]

Well

Being an almost 13 year ols girl (losers. Yes. Im almost thirteen. -gasp- ), I cant drive, , however when I start I guess Ill go with Timeh and judge on their cuteness. -nods-

[Hawk]

I didn't think you were old enough to drive?

Nope, I doubt he is

Hitch-hikers= No-no. 'Nuff said.

[nox]

in certain circumstances, ok.

only old people and girls though.


i needed a ride once after i had been mugged in a really bad area, i ran up to some old guy in a mercades and he let me in

[Christopher Robin]

SOMETIMES. If they only need a ride to a near gas station, or if they're going our way. Then yes... we're in Newfoundland, noone's gonna hitch-hike to jack a car We is in the peaceful land

[Christopher Robin]

Hahaha Kitsune, hitchhiker could be someone on the highway whos car broke down xD What about THEM?

[Frizzle]

I honestly wouldn't ever. I'm a bit of a snob I guess... I just simply cannot understand why you don't have like $20 (NZ) for a bus or to beg a friend for a ride. If you're the type of person who doesn't have ANY money, or ANY friends, then you're not the type of person I want to do a favour for.

When I go to NZ, you can forgot about me giving you a call

[Sweeney]

Ange, what about if it's someone on a Gap Year, or something, living on a shoestring? Hmm?

[ToxicS]

I haven't seen a hitchhiker yet but maybe ill take a hitchhiker when i have no where important to go (when I can drive)

Edited by Toxic-Snipe, 29 September 2006 - 05:57 AM.

[pyke]

Hitch hikers usually have an interesting story to tell . If they are off to somewhere in the direction I am headed, I'll usually give them a lift.

[Tetiel]

Never unless I know them WELL. I'm very paranoid and picking up hitchhikers is an easy way to be carjacked, raped, or mugged. There is no way in hell I'd pick up a stranger. You just... hear all these stories. I'm sure there are good people who ask for rides but I'd have to tell them I'm sorry and just can't do it.

[Frizzle]

lol i was jk ange

[Plew]

well i would never pick up hitch hikers bescause they might have other reasons they want to get in my car. if u know what i mean

edit: i claim page 2

Edited by Plew, 30 September 2006 - 03:15 PM.