Do you, or would you hitch hike? If you have, what has been your most memorable experience?

Answer 1

I once had a car pull up in front of me, and I ran about fifty yards to get to it. The boot lid chunked open as I approached and I gladly threw my hefty rucksack into the back.

Only to watch the bas*ard drive off with every single thing I needed to live for a week or two...money, knickers, jeans, cash cards, tee shirts, watch and jewellery, everything! I was cold, wet, tired and hungry and a damned LONG way from home...and there is just about nothing worse.

Never traced the number either. You try getting back from Penzance with two pee in your pocket!

I had to hitch all the way back, but some drivers were lovely...on the last leg of my journey home, one driver insisted on going around six miles out of his way to drop me at my gate. Thanks...whoever you were and a big 'skull-dragging if I ever catch hold of you' to the other one!

Answer 2

I hitch hiked accross Canada and back, jsut to waste a couple of months in the summer of 91. It was an awsome experience, met some really good people. Did alot of walking too. I found I always got picked up quicker if I was humpin along down the highway as opposed to sitting and waiting. My most memorable was being picked up by a capt in the Canadian army, she was VERY memorable, I will never forget her. Partied it up with some Hells Angels in Montreal. It was a good summer.

Answer 3

I used to hitch hike a lot when I was younger and I still tend to pick up hitch hikers when possible. The most memorable ones must be when I was just s'posed to get a ride to the next town but ended up spending the weekend on a rock festival on a spur of the moment. =)

Answer 4

I used to hitch hike all the time, everywhere I went. The most memorable person I met was a preacher when I was traveling from Mass. to Fla. I was broke, tired and starving. He picked me up, fed me, gave me an extra coat he had and hooked me up with a few bucks. It was the safest I felt the entire trip.

Answer 5

I hitch hiked once with some friends on the way home from school.W e got thrown out of the car cos we spotted toadstools on the back window and couldnt stop laughing

Answer 6

I hitched a lot of rides in the 50-60's and I had nothing but good experiences. at that time people went out of their way to help you and they were decent

Answer 7

It's waaaaay too dangerous. Especially for girls. When my Mum was 16, she and her friend hitch-hiked round France without her parents knowing. They didn't even speak the language.
I think they were lucky to survive.

Answer 8

In this day and age, I would never take the chance! Seems you're a young woman- please take care and don't do this. There are crazy people who are looking for young girls alone. back when I was young- in the 60's and 70's- young people hitch hiked all the time and it was relatively safe. But no more! Take heed, please!

Answer 9

Told the driver about 1 in the morning Newcastle.He said he was going there.Fell asleep and and found myself in Newcastle
U Lyme.Miles out of the way in the middle of town and people going to work.Couldn't get a lift for hours after hours
walking to get out.Also got a lift going to London and the driver
was going to Bremen in Germany.I missed London out and got dropped at the ferry port in Belgium.Went to the European Finals.Used to do a lot in the 70's.

Answer 10

hitch hiking.. dont do it. you just dont know who is out there. its to risky. And as a driver i would never pick up anybody. in this day and age it best to be careful. and not put your life at risk. there areto many crazy people around. DON'T DO IT.