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Retro_Chick
      
location:
Denver-ish
Gender: Female
Serial Trespasser
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<Reply # 20 on 3/23/2009 3:35 AM >
|  | | | Sorry I didn't post this in the rookie forum... I was looking for a Colorado perspective on this.
If I got ever caught by the real cops I would not have a problem telling them who I am because I know they can find out really easy. I'd just go to my car and give them my ID. I don't have any warrants, so there's nothing for me to worry about there.
Every additional thing I put in my pockets is something for me to possibly lose. I will have to find a pair of pants that fit me that has pockets that I can close. Maybe a good pair of cargo pants...
CanadianRhian: I don't think this is a stupid question at all, way to make someone feel welcome to the forum by insulting one of their first posts.
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."
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CanadianRhian
location:
Centennial, Colorado
Gender: Male
Cats don't make good UE partners!
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<Reply # 21 on 3/23/2009 6:51 AM >
| | | | I didn't mean to insult and am truly sorry - I really didn't mean to do so. I just thought it was stupid that there was so much discussion over such a simple thing. So, really I guess to carry or not to carry is up to you and as long as you're not stupid you should be fine. Rent a Cops suck and usually only get paid something like $10 bucks an hour. Some take their job serriously and some don't, just hope you get the burnout who really doesn't care.
Again, sorry if I offended you and by the way - I still want that green chair in the barn.
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Canadian Rhian
Centennial, CO |
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TrixieSparrow
 
location:
Hamilton, ON
Gender: Female
I guess.
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<Reply # 22 on 3/23/2009 7:53 AM >
| | | | Posted by Retro_Chick
Sorry I didn't post this in the rookie forum... I was looking for a Colorado perspective on this.
If I got ever caught by the real cops I would not have a problem telling them who I am because I know they can find out really easy. I'd just go to my car and give them my ID. I don't have any warrants, so there's nothing for me to worry about there.
Every additional thing I put in my pockets is something for me to possibly lose. I will have to find a pair of pants that fit me that has pockets that I can close. Maybe a good pair of cargo pants...
CanadianRhian: I don't think this is a stupid question at all, way to make someone feel welcome to the forum by insulting one of their first posts.
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Impreza is right. And if there is anyone who knows what they are doing on this subject it's him. Do exactly what he said and you'll be fine.
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Intrinsic
location:
Collingwood
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 23 on 3/23/2009 10:01 AM >
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I will have to find a pair of pants that fit me that has pockets that I can close. Maybe a good pair of cargo pants...
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I never explore in jeans. Cargo pants are great as they provide one pocket for the camera, one for batteries, a side pocket for the two-way radio and still leaves room for other stuff.
Also, women who wear cargo pants are sexy  IMO.
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Luna
location:
Hollywood, CA
Gender: Female
I am the terror that faps in the night
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<Reply # 24 on 3/23/2009 10:55 AM >
| | | | Posted by Intrinsic
I never explore in jeans. Cargo pants are great as they provide one pocket for the camera, one for batteries, a side pocket for the two-way radio and still leaves room for other stuff.
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I have to explore in jeans, because every time I try for cargos, I only find the ones made for people 5'6 and under, with short legs and no hips. WTF? Grrr... my luck stinks with cargo pants! Any places I should look?
The one time I did have cargo pants (which were still too short, so I tucked them into my boots), I wore them exploring a few times. I hated having stuff in my pockets when I was trying to squeeze through tight places, as it would always stab/poke/get caught. Oh, and if I fell, I always landed on SOMETHING in one of the pockets. Friggin' ouch! Also, the stuff in my pockets likes to make a lot of noise when I'm trying to be stealthy. I found it was easier having a bag that I could take off and pull in after me, etc.
Anyway, I always leave my ID in the car. If I should get caught somewhere, I can still provide ID, and not worry about losing it and having to rustle up ALL of the documents I need to prove my identity and spend 4 hours at the DMV*. God that place sucks.
*I have a complicated name/identity situation that is only made worse by the retards I always seem to get at the DMV, so it takes more documentation than normal to prove who I am.
Casual mysterious. |
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\/adder
location:
DunkarooLand
Gender: Male
I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.
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<Reply # 25 on 3/23/2009 3:05 PM >
| | | | Posted by Luna
I have to explore in jeans, because every time I try for cargos, I only find the ones made for people 5'6 and under, with short legs and no hips. WTF? Grrr... my luck stinks with cargo pants! Any places I should look?
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The Men's Section.
Seriously you probably won't find any thing that isn't designed to be for the "Old Navy Urban Explorer" in the women's section. http://www.youtube...atch?v=K6Jo3kmibGY
Because there is no market for girls cargo pants that are designed for practicality over fashion.
"No risk, no reward, no fun."
"Go all the way or walk away"
escensi omnis... |
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NotBatman
location:
MSP
Gender: Male
Secret Cult Member
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<Reply # 26 on 3/23/2009 3:53 PM >
| | | | Posted by Luna
I have to explore in jeans, because every time I try for cargos, I only find the ones made for people 5'6 and under, with short legs and no hips. WTF? Grrr... my luck stinks with cargo pants! Any places I should look? |
Military surplus stores and those sorts of places would be a good bet. Aside from the camo patterns, they should always carry black, blue, OD, brown, and tan at the very least.
To the original question: I always carry my ID. Things might be different if I had a record, I suppose, but to me it's always been far easier to just approach the cop who's clearly interested in what I'm doing and talk it over, when it's come up.
My ID, freely given (but never offered) lets the officer know I'm "clean" and at least passably respectable and, to date, they've always let me walk. An open and friendly manner, showing the respect the officer deserves (in their own opinion at the very least) has worked very well for me.
And this way my body can be identified so my family wouldn't have to wonder. For that purpose I've actually considered keeping a second ID on my person in case my wallet was stolen (before or after something unfortunate). However in my case I wear a Medic Alert bracelet that would serve the same purpose, ultimately.
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desertchick
location:
Eastern Twnshps, QC - Montreal, QC - Phoenix, AZ
Gender: Female
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<Reply # 27 on 3/23/2009 4:23 PM >
| | | | I explore both in jeans and cargo pants. I am 5'8'' and I never had any trouble finding a pair of cargo pants that fits. Maybe you're not shopping at the right places! I'd suggest you a few places but I bought mine in Canada.
flickr.com/photos/desertchick-/sets
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars [...] and everybody goes Aw!" - Kerouac |
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Luna
location:
Hollywood, CA
Gender: Female
I am the terror that faps in the night
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<Reply # 28 on 3/23/2009 6:47 PM >
| | | | Posted by desertchick
I explore both in jeans and cargo pants. I am 5'8'' and I never had any trouble finding a pair of cargo pants that fits. Maybe you're not shopping at the right places! I'd suggest you a few places but I bought mine in Canada.
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I'm 5'9.5 I'm also a weirdly shaped creature, so most things don't fit me well. Maybe if I'm up in Canada I'll ask you about those places you seem to have luck with.
Casual mysterious. |
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Intrinsic
location:
Collingwood
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 29 on 3/23/2009 7:30 PM >
| | | | Posted by Luna
I'm 5'9.5 I'm also a weirdly shaped creature, so most things don't fit me well. Maybe if I'm up in Canada I'll ask you about those places you seem to have luck with.
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I have a difficult time finding them as well - a lot of stores just don't carry them for adults. I would very much like the army fatigue style but have yet to find any.
I would recommend Value Village or other second hand store. There's not much shame in wearing used clothing that you're going to just end up getting dirty anyway.
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TrixieSparrow
location:
Hamilton, ON
Gender: Female
I guess.
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<Reply # 30 on 3/23/2009 7:49 PM >
| | | | I explore in whatever. And I see cargo pants all over. Maybe Toronto stole all of the cargo pants in the world.
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Retro_Chick
location:
Denver-ish
Gender: Female
Serial Trespasser
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<Reply # 31 on 3/24/2009 1:08 AM >
| | | | CanadianRhian: It's ok! I really didn't think my post would cause quite the stir it did!
I think that I will probably carry my ID if I'm far from my vehicle. I'm not worried about being identified if I die, I've got some body art that sets me apart!
Luna: You are a freak of nature!
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."
~Ayn Rand |
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junkyard
location:
LaCrosse, WI
Gender: Male
Strategic Beer Command where the metal hits the meat.
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<Reply # 32 on 3/24/2009 1:23 AM >
| | | | You have to be a good little FNG. We like to kill them all and only after we kill them a half dozen times, do we let up on the making fun of them. Oh yeah and not before Mr. Brown bites your butt, either.
I drink gasoline for breakfeast and beer for dinner!
Any problem can be licked with a case of beer and a few sticks of dynamite.
Strategic Beer Command ruling the desert since 1995 http://www.strategic-beer-command.com |
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Retro_Chick
location:
Denver-ish
Gender: Female
Serial Trespasser
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<Reply # 33 on 3/24/2009 1:50 AM >
| | | | junkyard: I am being good... I know Luna, so that's how I know she's a freak of nature! ;)
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."
~Ayn Rand |
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junkyard
location:
LaCrosse, WI
Gender: Male
Strategic Beer Command where the metal hits the meat.
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<Reply # 34 on 3/24/2009 1:52 AM >
| | | | No I mean you just have to take the beatings. We all did, except for me, because I work for The Mouse.
I drink gasoline for breakfeast and beer for dinner!
Any problem can be licked with a case of beer and a few sticks of dynamite.
Strategic Beer Command ruling the desert since 1995 http://www.strategic-beer-command.com |
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Retro_Chick
location:
Denver-ish
Gender: Female
Serial Trespasser
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<Reply # 35 on 3/24/2009 1:59 AM >
| | | | I think I can take the beatings alright, I just wasn't quite ready for CanadianRhian's comment, I guess. Sarcasm is one of my many skills...
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."
~Ayn Rand |
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CanadianRhian
location:
Centennial, Colorado
Gender: Male
Cats don't make good UE partners!
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<Reply # 37 on 3/24/2009 6:09 AM >
| | | | I explore in a leopard print thong and that's it - usually cops and security guards will leave a dirty, fat guy with flashlight and camera in hand alone when he's only wearing a thong. Plus, if I need extra cash I just start dancing!
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Canadian Rhian
Centennial, CO |
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TrixieSparrow
location:
Hamilton, ON
Gender: Female
I guess.
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<Reply # 38 on 3/24/2009 9:23 AM >
| | | | Posted by CanadianRhian
I explore in a leopard print thong and that's it - usually cops and security guards will leave a dirty, fat guy with flashlight and camera in hand alone when he's only wearing a thong. Plus, if I need extra cash I just start dancing!
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I explore with your mother in a bikini on a leash behind me. OH. SNAP.
yeah I know, I got nothin'.
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PhotoSeeker
location:
Sudbury
Gender: Male
MikeOnline
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<Reply # 39 on 3/24/2009 11:48 AM >
| | | | Posted by CanadianRhian
I explore in a leopard print thong and that's it - usually cops and security guards will leave a dirty, fat guy with flashlight and camera in hand alone when he's only wearing a thong. Plus, if I need extra cash I just start dancing!
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Suddenly I'm having a vision of the deaf greased up guy from Family Guy...
Lots of Urban Exploration goodness at https://urbexobsession.com |
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