|
Edgar Allen Ho posted:San Angelo isn't far from where I was born. It's really strange driving around the west TX/east NM area. It's not the wilderness like the famous bus guy's area of Alaska. There are tons of decent-sized cities right nearby, at least if you have fuel in your car. But there's huge swathes of llano with nothing, not many people driving on them, and in some places not even cell phone signal. From my hometown to direct to Denver or Albuquerque or Santa Fe there's swathes of highway where you will have no phone, and no passing cars, until you can see the foothills of the Rockies in the distance. It's beautiful but being stuck out there sounds goddam terrifying. One night my mom and I were driving from Las Cruces to Albuquerque along I-25, and somewhere between Nogal Canyon and Elephant Butte the right rear tire blew out. It felt like something big had run up from the median and slammed into the back of the vehicle. It could've been much worse, my mom had AAA, but sitting there on the side of the road in the middle of the night, thinking there was something outside, and being shaken every time a semi goes by... brr. It's creepy out there at night. The desert and llano teem with life after the sun sets, and the wind howls until you can't hear yourself think.
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 07:52
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 4, 2024 15:47 |
|
|
cat_herder posted:One night my mom and I were driving from Las Cruces to Albuquerque along I-25, and somewhere between Nogal Canyon and Elephant Butte the right rear tire blew out. It felt like something big had run up from the median and slammed into the back of the vehicle. It could've been much worse, my mom had AAA, but sitting there on the side of the road in the middle of the night, thinking there was something outside, and being shaken every time a semi goes by... brr. It's creepy out there at night. The desert and llano teem with life after the sun sets, and the wind howls until you can't hear yourself think. About 10 years ago I went to a wedding at a venue somewhere between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Driving back to Albuquerque, late at night, along NM-14 was nerve-wracking. I at one point thought I hit a cat or something, so I pulled over...and ended up in a staring match with the biggest loving Also, the instructions to the wedding venue were pretty much "Take the interstate to the state highway, then a county road. Turn when you see the sign for this ranch but be sure you stay right away the fork, you may get shot at if you drive up towards the ranch instead."
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 18:52
|
|
|
TorpedoFish posted:Maybe it's because I was raised in New Jersey, which is not sparsely populated, but driving in the desert at night is terrifying. Lol I lived in NYC for a bit, and I'm reminded of the first time I drove through the hellscape of people. Tried to fuel up my own car and some guy comes rushing out "WE DON'T DO THAT HERE LET ME"
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 19:03
|
|
|
Sorry, there were a few mentions of New Mexico and they act like some sort of runic summon to this thread. But for real, night driving in the high desert is eerie. It feels like the dark itself is trying to break into your vehicle, and the fear that you're not alone in the emptiness, that you're being watched absolutely grips you.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 21:33
|
|
|
I feel like some of you would have a heart attack if you had to camp.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 21:36
|
|
|
Telsa Cola posted:I feel like some of you would have a heart attack if you had to camp. That's an unfair statement when most of us would have a heart attack taking a brisk walk.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 21:40
|
|
|
Telsa Cola posted:I feel like some of you would have a heart attack if you had to camp.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 22:18
|
|
|
Droogie posted:That's an unfair statement when most of us would have a heart attack taking a brisk walk. Once you hit peak roundness the key is to roll everywhere you need to go.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 22:57
|
|
|
AM makes sure of that. God, I must scream
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:05
|
|
GWBBQ posted:Like a lot of things with the human body, your skin is more elastic and able to shrink back after weight loss when you're younger, and even then there's a lot of variation. Jesus loving Christ
|
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:18
|
|
|
Having camped and hiked a decent bit in the area, so I'm not a regular scared-of-outdoors goonlord just a goonlord who likes the outdoors- it really can get eerie. Even ignoring Droogie's real-life tales of horror. It's the best place in the world for sitting around a campfire telling spooky stories. As mentioned, the way the wind howls, the way the wildlife comes alive when the heat drops off at night. New Mexico loving rules. If you like spooky stuff and hiking or camping, don't overlook NM for Colorado! And now I'd stab someone for anything with a green hatch chile. Hay te extraño, tierra de encanto. Edgar Allen Ho has a new favorite as of 23:34 on Mar 4, 2022 |
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:32
|
|
|
I once camped in a superlight bivy tent in a problem bear relocation and wolf introduction area which was fun.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:33
|
|
|
That's another cool thing about it, the wildlife is spooky but won't actually eat you. Except for the skinwalkers of course.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:40
|
|
|
Edgar Allen Ho posted:That's another cool thing about it, the wildlife is spooky but won't actually eat you. Except for the skinwalkers of course. Ya gotta eat em first, thats the trick they don't tell you about.
|
|
#
?
Mar 4, 2022 23:42
|
|
|
This is all timely as I just finished reading Journal of the Dead by Jason Kersten about the killing of David Coughlin by his best friend after being lost in the New Mexican desert 20 minutes from a road. Interesting book if a little overindulgent in descriptions.
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:02
|
|
|
Droogie posted:This is all timely as I just finished reading Journal of the Dead by Jason Kersten about the killing of David Coughlin by his best friend after being lost in the New Mexican desert 20 minutes from a road. weren't those the guys that went hiking with two gatorades and some hotdogs?
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:05
|
|
|
WaywardWoodwose posted:weren't those the guys that went hiking with two gatorades and some hotdogs? One Gatorade and 48 oz of water. They used 16oz of that to cook the dogs.
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:07
|
|
|
Brawnfire posted:Christ Watermelon Daiquiri posted:Jesus loving Christ
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:08
|
|
|
Droogie posted:One Gatorade and 48 oz of water. They used 16oz of that to cook the dogs. YOU CAN COOK HOTDOGS ON A STICK! OR JUST EAT THEM!
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:12
|
|
|
OR IN GATORADE
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 00:58
|
|
|
WaywardWoodwose posted:YOU CAN COOK HOTDOGS ON A STICK! OR JUST EAT THEM! I know, right? Who on earth prefers boiled hotdogs to cooked over an open fire?
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 01:14
|
|
|
Facebook Aunt posted:I know, right? Who on earth prefers boiled hotdogs to cooked over an open fire? Those of us who want our dogs infused with a blue-flavour glaze, ofc e: speaking of those guys, I wonder how many people are dead because they get confident by having topographic maps but can't read topographic maps. I've been near to where they were, last year most recently, and like, you do gotta respect it. But it's not some hellhole. Dying there after three days takes some real lack of preparation. But I guess hiking in general is like that. I'm reminded of those dutch girls who pressed slightly further than the trail and ended up becoming a mystery for a while. Turns out they ended up dying badly and some locals found one of their thigh bones. e2: that one still gets to me. They went slightly farther than they were prepared for, and iirc the most likely explanation is one of them slipped down a ravine and was injured. Next thing you know their families spent a few years with nothing but some scary pictures and a backpack. I've got pictures on my phone of me, my partner, and our dog taking selfies like a metre or less from some canyon walls. That could easily be me if not informed. Edgar Allen Ho has a new favorite as of 01:46 on Mar 5, 2022 |
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 01:17
|
|
|
This seems the time to repost this: Tom Mahood - The Hunt for the Death Valley Germans https://www.otherhand.org/home-page/search-and-rescue/the-hunt-for-the-death-valley-germans/ Tom, a hiker and search and rescue worker, recounts his and his friend's search for the remains of a family that went missing on vacation 10 years prior.
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 06:55
|
|
|
This is pure nightmare fuel. It seems Onlyfans has been a huge boon for the stalker community (and you know there must be an actual stalker community out there, ugh). OnlyFans Model Discovers Stalker Has Been Creeping Down From Her Attic to Film Her Naked Body While She Slept https://toofab.com/2022/03/04/onlyfans-model-discovers-stalker-living-in-her-attic-police/ The part of the story that got to me was "The woman told police she was scared, but "felt like she had to be nice at that point" to protect herself." Like, too many women know that sinking feeling all too well. Hits close to home.
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 07:12
|
|
|
HelleSpud posted:This seems the time to repost this: Wild, I am listening to a podcast as I opened this thread right now and they are mentioning this case right now. The topic is not focused on this incident.
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 20:23
|
|
|
GWBBQ posted:For some unnerving content, Humans of New York is slowly sharing a story today that's giving me a growing feeling of impending doom with each part. CW for domestic abuse, self harm, and child sexual abuse. I'm spoiler tagging the whole thing (up to part 9/13 now) so anyone who might find it triggering or upsetting can just scroll past. It gets worse with every part. Managed to keep it together until that last line. People are so loving heartless to families/victims of abuse if their reaction isn't "bad enough".
|
|
#
?
Mar 5, 2022 21:28
|
|
|
At the risk of being too meta, I literally just noticed the PMF subforum this week, and I started a thread. In the next few days I will be reposting all the unnerving content posts from this thread there, without interruption. I also discovered a bunch of tangentially related writing about my experiences and what PTSD did to me. They are unnerving, but not quite the right kind for this thread. Even though that forum is self-focused, that makes me a little uncomfortable, and I am welcoming any question or comments that may arise via PM, and I will be posting answers there as well. Just if you want to know.
|
|
#
?
Mar 18, 2022 02:44
|
|
|
Droogie posted:At the risk of being too meta, I literally just noticed the PMF subforum this week, and I started a thread.
|
|
#
?
Mar 18, 2022 10:46
|
|
|
Droogie posted:At the risk of being too meta, I literally just noticed the PMF subforum this week, and I started a thread. In the next few days I will be reposting all the unnerving content posts from this thread there, without interruption. I also discovered a bunch of tangentially related writing about my experiences and what PTSD did to me. They are unnerving, but not quite the right kind for this thread. gently caress. YES. DROOGIE. THREAD. I’ve said it before and I won’t stop saying it: We’re glad you’re back.
|
|
#
?
Mar 19, 2022 04:45
|
|
|
Who was that serial killer that ran around tickling people for a while beforehand and the cops did nothing because they thought it was funny and then woops he made it to the majors
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 10:50
|
|
|
Milo and POTUS posted:Who was that serial killer that ran around tickling people for a while beforehand and the cops did nothing because they thought it was funny and then woops he made it to the majors 
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 11:03
|
|
|
Milo and POTUS posted:Who was that serial killer that ran around tickling people for a while beforehand and the cops did nothing because they thought it was funny and then woops he made it to the majors The Boston Strangler had a period where he went around saying that he was a talent agent for models and asking women on the street if he could take their measurements, then he’d grope them and run away, but the police did actually try to catch him while he was doing that.
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 11:56
|
|
|
Milo and POTUS posted:Who was that serial killer that ran around tickling people for a while beforehand and the cops did nothing because they thought it was funny and then woops he made it to the majors Jack the Noogier?
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 12:43
|
|
|
John Wayne Got-yer-nose-y
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 13:10
|
|
|
Milo and POTUS posted:Who was that serial killer that ran around tickling people for a while beforehand and the cops did nothing because they thought it was funny and then woops he made it to the majors AFAIK, the Illinois Enema Bandit wasn't a killer or anything...
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 14:46
|
|
|
Pigsfeet on Rye posted:AFAIK, the Illinois Enema Bandit wasn't a killer or anything... I mean, that would make the song even more gross
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 18:04
|
|
|
I AM GRANDO posted:The Boston Strangler had a period where he went around saying that he was a talent agent for models and asking women on the street if he could take their measurements, then he’d grope them and run away, but the police did actually try to catch him while he was doing that. This is probably it. I checked his wiki and found nothing on "tickling" so I figured I was looking in the wrong place. Did he get a slap on the wrist
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 20:08
|
|
|
Reminds me of Purple Aki, but I think he only had one accidental death to his name.
|
|
#
?
Mar 25, 2022 20:15
|
|
|
Milo and POTUS posted:This is probably it. I checked his wiki and found nothing on "tickling" so I figured I was looking in the wrong place. Did he get a slap on the wrist I don’t think he was ever caught and they only figured out later that it was the same guy. I don’t know why the Boston police would take that seriously when women in the 60s were probably groped on the street all the time, but they sent people out in plain clothes to look for him and even had ladies in revealing clothes go out and walk around all day with a car trailing behind looking.
|
|
#
?
Mar 26, 2022 13:40
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 4, 2024 15:47 |
|
|
I feel like a creep asking this question, but I'm way down a rabbit hole and need to find the bottom so I can move on. Does anyone have recommendations for air-accident investigation or narrative podcasts? I'd particularly like to find something with a single host, rather than in the two-or-more banter style. edit: DuckDuckGo failed me. Searching within my podcast player surfaced the descriptively-named "Plane Crash Podcast" and "Air Crash Diaries". Oh well. Any recommendations would still be welcome. BrianRx has a new favorite as of 17:48 on Mar 29, 2022 |
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2022 17:40
|
|
