[pct-l] Hitchhiking hints

[Jeffrey Olson]

I've hitched to and from and while backpacking for 45 years.  As I get 
older I look a little crustier, graying beard, longer ponytail, more 
face creases.  What helps is a big smile, an animated stance, and my 
backpack leaning against my legs.  When the 120th family passes me, or 
the 500th couple in a giant SUV who consciously ignores me, I make sure 
to acknowledge them with a wave - my thumb becomes an open palm, an 
affirmation, a greeting, a "thanks anyway."  It's all about attitude.

I've actually thought, while standing on Santiam Pass I wanted to 
present as a dufus golden retriever waiting for his human to throw the 
tennis ball - all aquiver...

Jeff...




On 9/25/2013 8:38 AM, marmot marmot wrote:
> I have huge sign on tyvec ground sheet. It says" Trail Hiker needs Ride".I remove my big straw hat so that drivers can see my face and tie a bandana around my hair so that I look(it's not true)a little cleaner. Face washed --I smile and wave and look up beat.Marmot
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