Comments on: Soliciting Hitchhikers

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:08:01 +0000

@Cathryn – Ah Cathryn! Lets see… you are 100% correct. A bust does refer to a woman’s chest, especially when referring to clothing sizes and measurements.

However, “something or bust” implies that it’s that something, or forget about it! For example, the phrase “Queenstown or bust” implies that the individual only intends to go to Queenstown. If you are not going to Queenstown, forget it. Don’t pick them up.

Therefore, if an individual was standing on the side of the road, with a sign that read, “Queenstown or bust”, it doesn’t translate to “Queenstown or breasts”. They are not seeking FREE boobs, although New Zealand does have the most liberal prostitution laws in the whole world.

Thanks for the fun kiwi question. Keep them coming!

By: Cathryn

Cathryn — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:52:53 +0000

Im confused about something you said and would like you to clarify if you can… ‘Queenstown or Bust’?
Here in New Zealand when you talk about a bust you are refering to a ladys chest, is that what you are talking about?
if not what are you talking about?
and if you are, I dont think that makes any sense!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:51:36 +0000

@Cup - That's such a funny story!!! Can't wait for your road trip to begin. It will be so much fun - Cup the nomad - but try to avoid picking up too many convicts. That's such a funny story!!!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:50:01 +0000

@Shawn - I am sure that California (being such a large state with so many people) led to several opportunities to offer others rides. You'll have to keep us posted on your time in Greece and other parts of Eastern Europe. Hitchhiking seems to be a globally recognized (rather) acceptable practice. Hope you get to meet some fun locals and get to where you are trying to go!

By: Cup

Cup — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:21:24 +0000

Uhh… Sorry, I don’t usually comment ’cause I get the emails and just read them.

1) This one time I picked up a hitchhiker on the freeway in Missouri. He looked nice enough and I figured he was going far ’cause he was on the freeway. After finding out where I could take him (just 3 exits up) I asked where he had come from. “I just got released from jail,” he replied. YIKES! It turned out that his arrest was a mistake, and I had a good convo with him!

2) I leave in 2 weeks for a 7 week 7,000 mile road trip and I hope very much to pick up some hitchhikers and meet some interesting people for the first time. Exciting!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:56:01 +0000

I have hitched back in California many times and would pick many hitch-hikers and give them a ride.

All a person wants is a ride, although many people are fearful because what the public/media teaches that it is dangerous.

I did some hitch-hiking in Turkey and Israel and will be in Greece and Eastern Europe.