Random thoughts

The drive to Chilliwack is quite long which leads my mind to wander (sometimes a big problem as you may stop focusing on the road... which of course I don't mom so no worries Kay?). Today I saw a hitchhiker and here is what my mind began to question

1. Why Hitchhike? yes it is cheaper but really you have no idea what person is going to pick you up. Their car may stink on the inside (yes I am a girl and this concerns me) as well as they may not talk to you (not so comfy I would think). So I guess it boils down to cash. Ok I can accept that.
2. Have they thought about the danger of getting into a car with a stranger? Hasn't everyone seen a movie where you get picked up by a psycho (or is this just a girl fear again)? Either way the possibility of being beaten, raped or killed by a passing car just doesn't really appeal to me.
3. Have they thought that the person picking them up may think they are a killer? Conversation is definitely going to be strained don't you think. I mean you try to pull out a stick of gum from your pocket, they think its a knife. I don't know but accidents can happen that way. Some thing to think about.
4. Is there a hitch hikers website that tells you the best places to stand? I mean is 176th not good because of all the truckers but 264th better becasue of the border traffic (come on you don't wander these things)?
5. Is standing on the side of the road in all weather really that much fun? Sunshine good but rain wind and sleet while trying to look casual and harmless on the side of the road, not so good.
6. Is there tips on how big your baggage can be? I mean really, a big backpack is not going to fit in many of the cars we drive nowadays. Smart car definitely not. Is that a deterent to being picked up? Do you have to plan your packing because suitcase and packpack discrimination may happen? hey these are just thoughts, if you have answers let me know.
7. Does the Hitch Hiking is against the law effect whether you get picked up? I mean really you see a cop car, you dash in the bushes to hide but now you are all dirty from hiding and won't get picked up because people now see more of an axe murderer on the run (dirty clothes, possible scratches and you emerging from the bush at a run to catch a car) Kind of a catch 22 don't you think.
8. Last but not least, do you keep a boy with you when hitch hiking? I mean safety wise this is the best but do cars really stop for boys (possible axe murders like in the Hitcher)? Quite a canundrum (sorry don't know how to spell) don't you think? Safety or a ride? Safety or a ride?

Anyway as you can see driving for long times and possible hours does effect you sometimes more than you think. Could you imagine what would have happened if the drive was longer than an hour?