Welcome to the Waypoints Intermission: a Rest Stop along your Waypoints journey.

Admittedly, I bit off a little more than I could chew for Part 3 in the series—deciding to group parts of the South, West, and Midwest together into a single episode. Such a large swath of land requires extra time, but the episode will be something well worth the wait, as I can assure, I’ve found some of the most fantastic places yet! I’m very excited to share them with you, but mustn’t rush; as anything worth having is worth waiting for, just as anything worth doing is worth doing right.

I felt that a break in the current routine of listening to the Waypoints Series would be a nice respite. You’re probably wondering why I’m taking the time to break away from what I should be doing, just to make this episode—but the truth is, what you’re about to hear is a pre-recording from an older work.

It was a practice in mixed media, inspired by the pictures I had taken of Idle Hour while on a brief visit to Long Island many years ago. Originally intended to be a podcast-friendly YouTube video, I challenged myself to poetically tell the story of my experience at Idle Hour, on Long Island, NY.

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In continuation of this multi-part episode, we’ll be visiting thrifts, oddities and curiosities of the Southeast; which include some parts of the Northeast such as Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as our objective states North and South Carolina, and Florida.

If you’re just joining us, I refer you back to episode 10 for topic clarification, and to spare you the pallid monotony of repetition. Although, I should disclaim all the same, that none of the businesses nor their proprietors have entered into any kind of monetary exchange agreement. To be put simply, these are not paid advertisements; but rather, recommendations of places I would personally visit on my own journey.

I decided to dig a little deeper to find locations in each state. The parameters I used were not only based on my own personal interests; but the business possessing its own website, its ease of use, and whether it had enough interesting content to potentially justify a considerable route deviation.

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Little Devils Curiosities:
http://www.littledevilscuriosities.com/
https://www.instagram.com/littledevilscuriosities/

Cambria Station Antiques:
https://www.cambriastationantiques.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cambriastationantiques/

Riverside Mill:
https://riversidemill.net/

Old Soul Antique Store:
https://old-soul-antique-store.business.site/website/old-soul-antique-store/

Crowz Eye Oddities and Antiques:
https://www.401tattooarts.com/

Riverside Antiques and Treasures:
https://riversideantiques.net/
https://www.401tattooarts.com/antiquities
https://www.instagram.com/401tattoo/

Old Ghosts of Hollywood:
https://www.oldghostsftl.com/about-us
https://www.instagram.com/oldghostsofhollywood/

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Note: My apologies for falling behind on the schedule. I wanted to dedicate a little extra time to this series, and it ended up eating into my deadline. The show will resume on a regular basis on the same day and time, Friday's @ 9:30PM EST, but will resume on a bi-weekly basis until I have more time. The next episode will air September 9th 2022. This decision was made based on the simple fact that I want to remain on schedule--any schedule--as long as I'm not constantly running behind on releasing new episodes. That isn't fair to you. I'm generally meticulous about my punctuality, which speaks to the magnitude of things I'm balancing at this time, as I've struggled to maintain that standard.

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On with the show...

Here, in this multi-part episode, we’ll be discussing Waypoints—with a twist. Before I explain the episodic hierarchy, I just want to provide a quick definition for those who may not know what it is we’re talking about.

At least within this context, a Waypoint is simply a destination along your route. Choosing to stay there overnight, or just for a brief visit, is entirely up to you, unless of course, you’re otherwise restricted by law.


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Emporium of Popular Culture:
http://www.emporiumofpopularculture.com/About.html

P&T Surplus:
https://www.pandtsurplus.com/home
https://www.pandtsurplus.com/donations

House of Oddities and Curious Goods:
https://www.facebook.com/LIV_Etown-101037715518938
https://www.facebook.com/House-of-Oddities-and-Curious-Goods-121889816733205/
https://www.instagram.com/house_of_oddities13/
http://www.jeremiahcrow.com/

Notable Mentions:
https://bigfootgasandmore.com/contact-us/
http://www.bigfootcoffeevt.com/
http://stores.ebay.com/mantiquesandoddities1
http://www.nanasattic.com/

I apologize for the delay in your regularly scheduled programming—I was pulled away from the podcast due to a life event: Moving. I decided that instead of drawing from the itinerant format of the show, I would do something different to explain where I’ve been. After all, my humble few, I owe it to you. Hopefully I haven’t lost any of you completely. What I’m about to tell you is my journey most recently, so it’s still pertinent to the scope of the podcast, while giving you a tiny glimpse into my personal life.

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Tonight I’ll be reading you the Traveler’s Doctrine; which is a good-faith document that I hold myself and all of you to. It ensures optimal safety to yourself and others, as well as the environment around you.

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This isn’t going to be another study on the same old ideas and suggestions that most people don’t really have time, patience, or money to invest in. I’m not personally a fan of taking gambles. I did a lot of that in my youth, and had to learn things the hard way.

I think most of us—myself at times included—have fallen prey to the Instant Gratification phenomenon at some point or another. Perhaps it’s something we’re battling with constantly, or perhaps it’s not something we’re even aware of. Although, the fact remains, it exists.

So where does that leave us as travelers?

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Prologue
07:43 #1 Steady
08:03 #2 Task Rabbit
08:25 #3 Jobble
08:40 #4 Post Mates
09:45 #5 Rover
10:02 #6 Fancy Hands
10:24 #7 Roadie
11:08 #8 Dash Cammer
12:08 #9 Go Share
12:47 # 10 This App Saves Lives
13:04 #11 Mobilio
13:16 #12 Citizen Shipper
13:50 BONUS
14:10 Closing
14:32 Audience Participation Queries


Shelter Down in Place:
couchsurfing.com

Steady App:
https://steady.jpzeir.net/MXn64P

Task Rabbit:
https://www.taskrabbit.com/

Jobble:
https://app.jobble.com/jobs

Postmates:
https://fleet.postmates.com/

Rover:
https://www.rover.com/

Fancy Hands:
https://www.fancyhands.com/

Roadie:
www.roadie.com

Go Share:
https://goshare.co/

This App Saves Lives:
https://www.thisappsaveslives.com/

Mobilio:
https://www.mobilio.cc/

Citizen Shipper:
https://citizenshipper.com/

--Bonus--

https://www.hurdlr.com/

Under the Table Jobs:
https://thisonlineworld.com/under-the-table-jobs/

Cool Write-up about Roadie:
https://gigworker.com/roadie/

Let’s ruminate over a hypothetical scenario where you slaved yourself for a year straight at your menially paying job, working long days and long weeks, and at the end of it all you only have about $2,400 saved. You feel fortunate enough to have saved anything, but you’re looking forward to quitting that job and hitting the road, and you’re afraid it might not be enough.

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00:00 Intro
00:22 Prologue
03:04 #1 Downsize
04:17 #2 Maintain Posted Speeds
05:00 #3 Avoid Tolls
05:25 #4 Free Breakfast
05:36 #5 Pre-Book
06:11 #6 Friends & Family
06:43 #7 Camp
07:29 #8 Checking Account
07:47 #9 Buy Thrift
08:10 #10 Fuel Rewards
08:35 #11 Credit Cards
09:04 #12 Shopper's Card
09:20 #13 Couponing
09:42 #14 Pack your own food
10:24 #15 AAA Membership
10:43 #16 Pre-Trip
11:25 #17 Just Say No to Fast Food!
11:32 #18 Fuel Apps
11:58 #19 Just Say No to Tourist Season
12:42 #20 Fuel Budget
15:59 Audience Participation Queries

Gas Buddy:
https://www.gasbuddy.com/app

Fuel Rewards Programs:
https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/save-money/fuel-rewards-programs/

Credit Card Rewards:
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/110614/what-are-some-examples-common-credit-card-reward-program-benefits.asp

Charles Schwab Checking:
https://www.schwab.com/checking

Article about Credit Card Skimmers:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-spot-and-avoid-credit-card-skimmers

Shopper’s Rewards:
https://www.offers.com/blog/post/best-rewards-programs/

Free Camping:
https://www.campendium.com/free-camping
https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/how-to-find-free-camping-usa-canada/

Camping on Government Land:
https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/what-is-dispersed-camping/

Workamper:
https://www.workamper.com/

Calculating MPG:
https://learn.eartheasy.com/guides/how-to-calculate-gas-mileage/

Fuel Cost Calculator:
https://www.calculator.net/fuel-cost-calculator.html

Find Your Vehicle’s MPG:
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/browseList.jsp?src=feg

An Excellent Read on Cutting Costs:
https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/cut-your-expenses/

In this episode we’ll be discussing the Top 10 Best Rest Stop locations in no particular order, since each location is subjectively different depending on the needs and desires of the individual traveler. We’ll also be touching on some rest stop etiquette, as well.

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00:00 Intro
1:03 Prologue
1:35 Big Box Stores & Rest Stop Etiquette
3:50 Community Establishments
4:20 Fraternal Lodges
4:56 Anchor Stores at Malls
5:35 Entertainment Establishments
5:55 24-7 Gyms
6:46 Hotels
7:10 Fast Food & Gas Stations
7:30 Club Stores
7:41 Truck Stops & Rest Areas
10:30 BONUS!
11:07 Boondocker’s Welcome
11:50 Harvest Hosts
12:03 Workamper
14:01 Closing
14:44 Audience Participation Queries

Truck Stop Locator:
https://www.truckstops.com/

Rest Area Map:
https://www.interstaterestareas.com/map-of-rest-areas

Hotel:
https://www.hoteltonight.com/

Support the Podcast:
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The Traveler’s Doctrine:
https://thetravelersstation.blogspot.com/p/travelers-doctrine.html

Boondockers Welcome:
https://www.boondockerswelcome.com/become-a-guest

Harvest Hosts:
https://membership.harvesthosts.com

Workamper:
https://www.workamper.com/faq/workamper-faq

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, we’ll be discussing your cargo supplies which I’ve broken down into 4 categories:
• Traveler’s Attire
• Universal Gear
• Specialty Gear
• Roadside Gear

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Intro 00:00
Protocols of Pulling Over 00:24
Evading a Tailgater 3:49
Universal Emergency Kit 6:35
Tools 7:49
Fluids 8:32
Specialty Gear: Desert 9:19
Specialty Gear: Arctic 11:31
Specialty Gear: Alien Tracker 13:58
Specialty Gear: Time Traveler 16:57
Specialty Gear: Ghost Hunter 19:09
Audience Participation Queries 21:23

Gear & Pepper Spray Restrictions:
https://thetravelersstation.blogspot.com/p/road-gear.html

Ranger Roll How-To:
https://www.travelwanderlust.co/articles/ranger-roll-clothes-for-packing

Compass How-To:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/navigation-basics.html

Shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/109598621

Backpacking Inventory:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/loading-backpack.html

Crime Maps:
https://www.areavibes.com/
https://www.spotcrime.com/
https://www.crimemapping.com/
https://communitycrimemap.com/

Disclaimer’s Page:
https://thetravelersstation.blogspot.com/p/disclaimers.html

Onward with the Weirdness:
https://mufoncms.com/last_20_report.html
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-to-high-altitudes
https://www.wearecb.com/cb-radio-frequencies-channels.htm