I've hitchhiked a number of times. Sometimes I'd wake up after partying all night in another city or town. Not too far from home. No more than 30km usually. I got picked up right away and everytime. The most I stayed on the highway was for 15 minutes.

My mom and dad in the 70's hitchhiked all over Europe and Canada. They've told me all kinds of stories meeting so many people on the road. They had no car and very little money.

It's not it once was though. I try to avoid hitchiking now, but if i have to, then whatever, I'll do it.