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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:45:54 AM EDT
You know the homeless person you see begging dressed like a bum that's me everyday |
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You mean like the team of folks that take shifts sitting in the boulevard at the parking lot entrance of the grocery store with their newish car parked on the other side of the street?
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Quoted: You mean like the team of folks that take shifts sitting in the boulevard at the parking lot entrance of the grocery store with their newish car parked on the other side of the street? View Quote Almost word for word to what I saw in Hendersonville, NC. I was in the Walmart parking lot, waiting to meet a guy who wanted to buy something we were selling on Craigslist. I watch a late model Camry pull up, a couple of mid-twenty years olds get out and go around to the trunk. They start dressing out like AT through-hikers, complete with staffs, backpacks and boots, and he puts on a chest papoose baby carrier for the infant strapped in the back seat. At that point they "hiked" down to the light, right across from Chic-fil-A and set up in the median. When I left I was shocked to see their sign...some bullshit about being stranded and out of baby food. This wasn't panhandling, it was outright fraud. They'd thought this through, and were raking in cash. |
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My Father always said, "Look good, feel good."
As I get older I've become even more orderly with everything including my grooming. My Jeep is spotless, I make my bed every single morning, and I get a haircut every two weeks whether I need it or not. I dress nicely, I have clothing for each season and change out my closet so that everything is nice and at hand. As the world slides into chaos all around us, I think it's important to put in good order that which we can put in good order. |
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Fellow retired pants hater, op.
We need a leaving the house support forum. |
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Quoted: You mean like the team of folks that take shifts sitting in the boulevard at the parking lot entrance of the grocery store with their newish car parked on the other side of the street? View Quote |
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I've got 30 year old overalls I still wear.
What does that tell you? |
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Can't you just order groceries to be delivered and stay in your underpants?
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Quoted: Yes, one works, the others rest on break with their iphone and smokes. Don't forget the sympathy dog. View Quote off a local highway near me, these assholes have fucking kids out there. and they have the balls to walk up and start knocking on windows when you ignore them. more then a few times (because its on my way home) I've rolled my window a couple inches and told them to politely fuck off and dont touch my vehicle. |
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View Quote And there it is. |
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See, that's why I like Dollar General.
You don't have to get all dressed up like when you go to the Walmarts. ETA: Dammit! |
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Same here. Might hit a movie at the mall later. Can't be a bum all day every day
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Quoted: Almost word for word to what I saw in Hendersonville, NC. I was in the Walmart parking lot, waiting to meet a guy who wanted to buy something we were selling on Craigslist. I watch a late model Camry pull up, a couple of mid-twenty years olds get out and go around to the trunk. They start dressing out like AT through-hikers, complete with staffs, backpacks and boots, and he puts on a chest papoose baby carrier for the infant strapped in the back seat. At that point they "hiked" down to the light, right across from Chic-fil-A and set up in the median. When I left I was shocked to see their sign...some bullshit about being stranded and out of baby food. This wasn't panhandling, it was outright fraud. They'd thought this through, and were raking in cash. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: You mean like the team of folks that take shifts sitting in the boulevard at the parking lot entrance of the grocery store with their newish car parked on the other side of the street? Almost word for word to what I saw in Hendersonville, NC. I was in the Walmart parking lot, waiting to meet a guy who wanted to buy something we were selling on Craigslist. I watch a late model Camry pull up, a couple of mid-twenty years olds get out and go around to the trunk. They start dressing out like AT through-hikers, complete with staffs, backpacks and boots, and he puts on a chest papoose baby carrier for the infant strapped in the back seat. At that point they "hiked" down to the light, right across from Chic-fil-A and set up in the median. When I left I was shocked to see their sign...some bullshit about being stranded and out of baby food. This wasn't panhandling, it was outright fraud. They'd thought this through, and were raking in cash. And not an isolated incident https://www.ksl.com/article/27782692/business-of-begging-the-real-stories-behind-utah-panhandling |
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Quoted: You know the homeless person you see begging dressed like a bum that's me everyday View Quote I had a friend, now deceased, who "dressed down" daily. I asked him why, he said, it was his grey man and "no one asks me for anything." |
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fugum......crocs, shorts, t-shirt , and I guess I'll put on underwear.
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I feel you, OP.
I work from home and I really have started to resent the days I have to put on "outdoor" clothes. |
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Shorts and T shirt six days a week this time of year. Even when going up town.
Got to wear a suit to a wedding next month. I dread it. |
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If you move to a rural enough area people don't care what you wear to the store anymore.
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In the vernacular of my people… You a puttin’ on yer goin’ duds er yer Sundee meeting’ clothes?”
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Quoted: Why not I do. Fuck it View Quote I don't know When messing around on my property going fishing or hiking walking with the dog I might look like the homeless bum you meet in the woods When I go out in public I still dress somewhat normal but I guess it doesn't matter It's just habit I guess |
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Quoted: I had a friend, now deceased, who "dressed down" daily. I asked him why, he said, it was his grey man and "no one asks me for anything." View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: You know the homeless person you see begging dressed like a bum that's me everyday I had a friend, now deceased, who "dressed down" daily. I asked him why, he said, it was his grey man and "no one asks me for anything." "The millionaire next door"... |
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I spread a couple hundred pounds of fertilizer on the yard this morning and realized I needed two or three more bags. Headed to Walmart in dirty shorts, sweaty t-shirt, ball cap, crocs with socks. ZFG. Retired life!
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Wouldn’t be any different that some that Insee in PJs in the store.
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4 years retired and I feel your pain OOP. Sometimes you just have to look a bit better than a hobo so ya gotta get cleaned up.
It sux. |
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Too funny. Today was our weekly going into town 45 minutes away for shopping and lunch. I too had to put on underwear.
What does a cheap hotel and underwear have in common? No ball room. |
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Quoted: Yep and when I have to face the world I realize I can't go out in public like this. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Retired? Yep and when I have to face the world I realize I can't go out in public like this. I'm retired and I live alone. sometimes my laundry is five pairs of boxers, one shirt and a pair of shorts. |
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