Slab City // Day 3 Alone in Slab City: Meet the People
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Slab City: in this video, I interview 3 people I met who have been going to Slab City for more than 7 years. Learn what it's really like to live or be a snowbird at Slab City. We talk about everything: safety, homesteading, poverty, crime, drugs, tolerance and nightlife.
I MEANT TO ADD A CAPTION: CINDY IS A VIETNAM VET!!!
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You did a great job with Slab City. You did the best job with Slab City I've ever seen. You stayed objective and kept it professional.
Thank you Dickie. I appreciate that.
Carolyn, You deserve an Oscar for best documentary of Slab City. I know you like to eat and pay your bills, but I think this is your passion, and if it makes you happy, I hope you can continue. This is filled with such humanity and it illustrates how everyone deserves dignity in how they live. I love love love the Free Library! When I make it out west, I want to go there and drop off some books!!! Happy Trails!
Slab City is a successful anarchy. It's a study in deregulation and maximum tolerance.
Much of the hard work takes place between your ears.
Thanks' for this.
I am so proud of you for taking the time to film and all the extra time it took you to edit this. As a bi female, this is enlightening. THANK YOU!
Judy - You are very welcome, it was a pleasure to do it... I LOVE this stuff!!! I Loved being able to meet Jerry and Cindy.. and hear their stories. Thanks so much for being here and taking the time to comment.
Great use of b-roll in your editing! You may not realize it, but you just produced a good documentary! Well done!!
Great interview Carolyn. I am sure the people of Slab City just want to live and let live! Peace!
Cheryl
I live a very judgment based place, hate is everywhere. my mom tells me she didn't know I would be such a love of people (she's proud) intolerance or hate is so wrong, I'm glad you are interviewing the people there. 😊 I plan on stopping by there on my next trip south, thank you for all you do my dear
thank YOU Dan for being a kind and tolerant lover of people! :-)
People are people, get to know them before we judge
I think you coined a new phrase"Proceed with caution not fear ".
OK!!! LOL. Hmmm. yeah, it might be worth repeating! ty!
Great interview. Goes to show that when you actually get to know someone, all the steteotypes turn to dust. Loved that he was watching his language to be respectful and could talk about his change.
I'm putting Slab City on my bucket list. Thank You again.
Awesome! good luck and have fun!!!
I've seen a lot of videos on slab City. This is one of the best
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I am 67 living in Vermont and winters can be hard here. I also have friends who sold their home and are now living in an RV, they travel and have met so many people, and love their way of life now!
Love this video. I was thrilled to know Cindy can feel accepted and safe there. Please keep posting great videos like this one.
Great content. Movies like yours are the reason I put my TV in a dumpster and watch RUclips instead.
Thank you Stephen! :-)
Stephen Locke Cyclone Drifter new
Same with me I do not watch nor pay to watch TV anymore look at a lot of RUclips instead however I did not go as far as you and get rid of my TVs I can still use them to watch my own videos
I’m TV free too!
Great Video! Was fearful of Slab City before....no longer. Thanks
I LOVE this series about Slab City! Thank you Carolyn. I had never even heard of it until I started watching the nomad community's videos. I saw some videos from 2015 where the settlement was being threatened by the government. So glad the folks are still there!
thank you. thank you. thank you. Nice job on this video. I wont to go there but up till now I was to chickin. Now I think I may fit right in.
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OMG!!!! Seeing Cindy at the end of the video brought tears to my eyes..thank you for the honesty in your video. I have been there twice and it is a very special and freeing place.
Candace, I know what you mean. As I edited this video I fell in love with that smile and her spirit.. Thank you so much for watching and leaving your kind comment!
I love the ways of the people in slab city. they are free and proud.
a davis - AND tolerant!
lol
You have one hell of a documentary series for slab city.
Annette - I think I discovered a new passion!!! thank you very much!
Go ahead, run with it. It suits you😀
Follow your passion(bliss) and be free and happy.
Heeeeyyy! I think i saw a ghost in the library at around 4:24🤔👍😜
Thanks for this platform so that for those of us who are living traditional lives in a corporate environment can live vicariously through you and your interesting travels. Slab City is not a place I would choose to live (would love to visit), but I would much prefer to see free spirits in a community of belonging rather than on our cities' streets. Please keep up the fascinating videos!
Love your insight Dolphin! thank you!!!
I love your interviewing skills ,your like an Oprah Winfrey! I love Cindy !!! Such a peaceful lovely friend who has the greatest smile ever!!
Chris, I know! AS I edited this I fell in love with her smile!
thank you much for your kind words!!!
I want to go to Slab City. Thanks Carolyn.
Garbage is a fact of life. Rich does not equal clean just as poor does not equal dirty. Stereotypical of society to say such things. I think everyone is responsible for themselves until it infringes upon others. If one tosses their trash out in their own yard, fine. But if it blows into others yards it does not automatically remove that responsibility. Unfortunately most people are going to clean their own yards even if it blew from the neighbors. If there are no rules to live in Slab City then chaos ensues. I would be walking with a giant trash bag cleaning up whatever blows my way. With all the signs one should say "Leave It Like You Found It" But if they find it dirty I guess there are a lot of people who close their eyes to it. Some things I choose to not accept. On a different note, I have seen Cindy before does she have a RUclips channel. Thanks for the tour Carolyn. I like to think of my self as a Hippie but I would get into Trouble in Slab City. I would be passing out flyers " KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL' It might be called Slab City but it is still AMERICA!
Nice video! Thanks
One of the best videos on slab city yet!
thank you so much Dream Awake!
Agreed, Carolyn. The best I've seen too.
You are really, really talented, Carolyn. You have outdone yourself with this excellent video. Thank you so much!
Teresa, I'm humbled by your kind words. I have discovered that I LOVE doing this! thank you! - C
We loved the interview. Thank you to you and them for doing it. It's really wonderful to hear that there's still somewhere where people can go and live free even if they have eccentricities or r not willing to conform to what society says they have to be. And/or they're not willing to conform to what people that want to make money off of you want you to do and be. Nowadays if you refuse to be cloned or you refused
/cannot afford to be extorted it seems like there's no place for you to be.
LOL.. been there..
thanks for writing/talking! :-)
you make some great points. thank you!
i am a person of color and I am rving. ill be posting my first video on my rv and first trip next week. I bought a vintage rv and boy o boy its been an adventure!!!
Conscious Living good luck enjoy I want to try it one day too
I also have been living of the grid for about 3 years
I think it is great there are places like Slab City which accepts everyone for just who they are. I know I'd be very comfortable staying there
You've outdone yourself on this one, Carolyn. Nice job!
Thank you so much Marjorie! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Carolyn, thank you so much for sharing this unbiased view of Slab City. Take care and keep filming.
these people are wonderful
Yes, this was indeed a very lovely piece!
love this , ty carolyn. im looking to come down there soon and see everything. i plan on doin a community cookout for all the slabbers to come eat and relax
OMG, another awesome video! I thrive on diversity, and wish everyone did. At almost 59 years old, I've only been harassed for being a lesbian a few times in my life - and that was in my 20's. I've always been lucky to be surrounded by really accepting family, friends, and people in general. I love meeting all kinds of people, from all kinds of backgrounds, and learning what 'makes them tic'. You want to see me go from O-Bitch in a nano-second? Then don't harass people like Cindy, and you won't have to, lol. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for taking the time to video, edit, and share this!
Love you, Cindy. My son is trans, female to male, and it makes me sick how ignorant so many ppl are. You're beautiful with a beautiful kind soul, that's easy to see
Im sitting here watching this video, wondering if its: Very esoteric, or not esoteric at all! Theres an element of human beauty to it, and there are also parts that scare me! I think you did an excellent job with this video Carolyn...Cheers girl! 👍🖖🏻
OMG thank you soooo much for this video. You are so open minded and accepting. I am without words other than saying thank you for this topic.
I really enjoyed your interview. It sounds like there are people there who can live free without judgement. Thank you.
yes, and the people there who can live free without judgement are the ones many want to criticize for what they see on the surface.. dig deep.. :-) thank you !
Wow that was the best interview I have seen about slab city.. It is nice to hear about all the positives. And a very realistic view of it. Also what a heart warming story of friendship and growth. I love all the information you share in your videos.
Great episode. I haven't seen a show about slab city that has been as informative as this one.
Thank you Phillis. I'm proud to read that!
what a compassionate and real view of the people there. Great reporting Carolyn
Thank you very much Learning!
Such a good video . . . what a great interview. Thank you.
This is full of wonderful people, very informative. Thanks for sharing.
IDIC. One of the reasons I loved Spock in Star Trek as a teen. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
Jon - maybe that's why I grew up so tolerant. I loved Spock too! :-)
You better love "diversity" Bike Cycle, because if you don't, I will YELL AT YOU IN ALL CAPS! Hehe. When I get flamed, keep in mind I'm used to it - I'm Native American (we saw, and still see, "tolerance" up close and personal). My best friend is black and his wife is white, and we've all lived in Arizona for over 25 years. Imagine the comments he gets. Imagine what his wife hears - nearly every day. Now imagine what their 6 year old son hears from bullies at school. Tolerance is talked about and *imagined*, until it needs to be put into practice, right out there in the light of day. Then the yelling starts, the SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN yelling starts.Last thing I'll say on this, take it or leave it: *No one* goes through the door, until *everyone* goes through the door.
Thanks for this and all you do! I so appreciate the chance to travel via my armchair! You help keep my caged soul, due to health, feeling like it has some freedom! Blessings and love!
Bazia - oh my gosh.. and hearing from you is why I want to keep making videos. I love that I can bring you along with me. Thank you for allowing me to show you my world!!!
Well done, insightful video on Slab City. Loved Jerry's openness about his own prejudices and subsequent change - very heartwarming! I see acceptance of others as "human," not political. If a person is nice and good, I like them. If they're bad and nasty, I don't like them, regardless of anything else. Excellent work, Carolyn!
Wendy, well said. Thank you.
The comments are quite informative and is a great discussion going on here. Many of my questions that I had from the first video are answered here. Thanks for the insight on this somewhat misunderstood and unknown piece of America.
So cool
Outstanding!!! The smile when someone feels loved!! No words!
Pam, didn't she have the most beautiful smile.. I Loved that shot!!
beautiful people, amazing community... what an awesome place to be
With great emotion, I have to say, this is by far the best Slab City interview/video I've seen, and I've watched most if not all of them.
As you were asking him what he loved about Slab city the most, I wanted him to point to the flag on his shirt and simply say, the Freedom! He said the same thing, just in a lot more words. The freedom to be. Just be. The one thing government won't let us do.
Thank you for a great interview, I hope to meet you all down there one fine winter.
Those were some really lovely human beings you interviewed in Slab City. People are people...everywhere. We are ALL ONE! Thank you, Carolyn.
WOW! I commented on your FB page that I felt compelled to visit Slab City after watching your first video and those of several other RUclipsrs....
This video of yours has convinced me it is a must visit! Cindy, Wendy and Jerry were absolutely charming and their friendship gives me hope that our society can learn to accept and embrace everyone, regardless of their differences. I had the thought while watching, that SC is a place where America really IS great again; there is respect for individuals, you don't have to lock your door, neighbors look out for one another and everyone is welcome.
Thank you for such an uplifting and positive view of a fascinating community!
Even though my heart beats with the cares and beauty of MOTHER EARTH, you have a fresh new way of doing a documentary about humanity. I'm hoping to get past my last "prejudice" that I've identified inside myself, and maybe a trip to slab city would help me. I've been working with this issue for at least 4 years intently and many more years beyond that. I work to not be hard on myself about this issue, but it really bothers me that I can't shake it. Anyway, great people, and Cindy...what a sweetheart! And your invitation to her to attend the RTR, very cool. Thanks Carolyn...YOU ROCK!
Great interviews with the heart of S.C. You do have a way with people!Youre very open minded,which I love.Inside is more important than out.Thanks for a great job and sharing.
Thank you so much Deborah!!!
Great interview. Makes me want to go and meet the people. The part that I loved was when he said there are no rules!
yes, that;'s what Slab City is about! ty for watching!
I'm just struck how well neat and tidy everything is. I live and I am totally attractive to how rustic it is. The only thing is the intense heat. That would be too much for me in the summer but I would live to visit Slab City let's say in the winter.
Carol what a beautiful story. This by far is my favorite video of all time. You captured a sweet and power essence of what it is like to live in Slab City. Jerry who was once homophobic learned about the value of "acceptance". Cindy is adorable.
thank you Deb.. I have to say it was an amazing experience! So glad I ran into Jerry. Really enjoyed them all!!
This was really enlightening, enjoyable, and thought provoking!! 🤔Sweet sweet people being so open and honest was interesting and refreshing 💖 Awesome!
Good to know there are good people everywhere. Life is to be enjoyed and each of us enjoy different things. Slab City seems like it embodies these facts.
That was a beautiful video Carolyn! I'm friends with a guy who lives in Slab City, and I love the movie "Into the Wild". It would be a trip to run into the actual Jan and Rainy that Chris knew.. I wonder if they go to the slab? Slab City is one of the places that I'd love to go some day and I've been invited to play my guitar if I can ever get out there. I'm workin' on it. :)
Good luck, I hope you get there! It's really a special place for those who can , as Cindy said, "scratch beneath the surface"
I will, you're helping keep me on track and remind me of what I really want in life. Freedom and the ability to just go, when I want to.
These guys seem like some really down to earth and nice people. A very laid back and open nature.
Thank you. That video was very inspirational. Cindy is a wonderful person and I am glad that she found Slab City to accept her.
Hi my wife and I have been watching you for a while now. I love your content. Thank you so much. I enjoyed your videos of slab city. You did a excellent job. I have watched a few other people and they were nowhere as good as your. Keep up the good job.
Another great video Carolyn. Thank you!
THE KEYS !!!! OMG!
I know.. wtf?? I used to live in a rough neighborhood and I don't know how many times I left my keys in the DOOR.. death wish? LOL
Perfect timing checking RUclips
as soon as one decides to go in a direction thats different from the norm, it tends to threaten many of the beliefs of those that are part of the norm. you can find lots of examples of this in life. ive always challenged. norms in my life and the reactions if ive gotten from people are always mixed.
Thanks again Carolyn, that really is a beautiful place, like the desert you have to study it for it's true beauty to be revealed!
Top place.
OK, but was just about 3 plp..use a hidden camera and visit with the regulars? or just stay away like me..lol
sorry, but i don't think there's anything 'wrong' if most of arizona is 'republican', any more than there's anything 'wrong' if most of california is 'democrat'. mercy me!
i really do enjoy your videos though, carolyn... it's just that diversity to me means accepting everyone, and as far as behavior goes, there are laws that cover that angle
I. LOVE. THIS. VIDEO! There are so many people that are feeling on the edge of acceptance again after years of feeling like some headway had been made. Slab city, as well as the whole lifestyle on the road seems like a freeing experience. I guess that may be one reason I feel drawn to get out there! Great video, great interviews, great folks that had their hearts opened once they got out there and met different people! That's all it takes!
Tami - you nailed it, "feeling on the edge of acceptance again...." .yes, indeed.
thank you very much for watching!
Interesting interviews. Especially glad to see Jerry open his mind, to a new world. I just binge watched Transparent. On yours and a friends recommendation. Didn't think it would interest me, but it was awesome. So many layers, to the characters. It shows that everyone has a story we shouldn't judge. Cindy is a real life Mort/Maura.
C- yes the layers are what I love about Transparent too!! yes, Cindy is. I left out the part of the interview where she talks about coming out.. OH NO and I left out that she's a vietnam vet.. oh shoot!!!
Way to go, Caroline! I've been glued to your channel since you started (thank's for the intro and everything else you do, Bob) and I usually don't say much even though I may love the places I lurk in (it's a vipassana thing), but you've forced me to break my 'golden silence' to say THANK YOU for taking Slab City journalism (and boondocking vlogs, for that matter) to a new level! I love the way you dig into the back story of the places you encounter and the new "investigative reporting" direction you've brought to into nomad vlogs. You've got the heart and the insight and the heart to do this. Don't stop now, girl! Just keep on keepin' on. -- John (a.k.a. Ananda Vonderbus)
I am fairly new to You Tube viewing. Naturally there is a lot of whining and propaganda from most video postings. But you present the most tolerant, sensitive, insightful content I have seen. I have become a big fan. As an artist I really identify with the reasons people live at Slab City. Creatives are so misunderstood and or ignored. But it is an enlightened existence! 🌼🌸
Having lived in NYC I met every kind of people, you learn to watch body language, and of course after a time you learn where to and where not to go...People who don't know any better would be afraid to go into the area I lived but I knew it, so felt comfortable there. Happy now to be out of the city and moved back to rural life which I prefer. I don't think the slabs hold any fascination for me personally but I know it is home for many. Thanks for the look n see!
I meet Cindy at the vws she is a wonderful woman
Great interview. Enjoyed this video so much. Ty.
Another stellar video, Carolyn. I hope you choose to continue with this artistic pursuit, but I also understand the need to put gluten free bread on the table.
Donna - ha ha!! I am thinking of taking the path of the starving artist. I think it might be time for a change.. we shall see!!
You have been all about change on this journey and maybe this is part of it. You really do have a talent with telling a story through video. It's said to do what you love will add passion to your life. I wish you all the best. BTW if you get a thumbs up on a video, does it add to your revenue. I stopped giving them because my computer saves all my thumbs up videos, but if it means revenue for you, I will give a thumbs up to everyone of your videos. They are certainly worth it.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for making this video!
I honestly have to say I would be so scared at Slab City I would never get any rest or sleep. I pray for the tribe now. I love you all and follow you.
Really enjoy your videos. Your warm,upbeat style just really makes me feel like I'm there with you. Thank you for interviewing these wonderful, diverse folks.
thank you for enjoying it!!!
If not for you, I wouldn't even know slab city existed and now it's on my bucket list... I have always felt closest to the outcasts and those who just didn't fit in. I have fallen in love with these people and this place. I have read all the comments, I get it. It's not for everyone and there are area's and people you just need to be careful with and pay attention to. OMG, I am so excited to our little Minnie up and on the road. We get closer everyday. I'm getting giddy with anticipation. The Gypsy in me dances even knowing it is there. Amazing, THANK YOU!!!!
Great video, Carolyn!
great vid tks from canada ps keep warm love this video keep up the great work but dont burn yourself out !!!!
I think I'm going to make some big changes.. stay tuned.:-)
I've watched MANY of your vids- and decided to start from the "beginning." This vid- the best short docu I have watched in a while- even if it wasn't meant to be a documentary. I've been fascinated with Slab City- and what I've seen/read- never quite brought me fully into understanding as you did. Well done- Slab City is on my list of places- whenever I can afford to travel!
Wow, thank you!
LOVE your Slab City Videos. I have to be honest, your first video was the very first I have ever watched on Slab City, and I was so intrigued, I searched for more videos. I'm glad I saw your video first because there are a lot of videos out there that do make Slab City look violent and very frightening. You have shown a kinder, more normal existence in Slab City.
3- while there is danger and crime in SC, I don't think it's the norm.. Like we said in this video ' the 'wow' factor sells, whether it's mainstream media or RUclipsrs! :-0)
glad you're here. ty!
Another great video with an even greater message. Thanks for all the care you take with your art and especially with the people you interview. Cindy is dear.
Thank you Wendy.. Isn't her smile the best??
I am catching up on your older videos. This one was very interesting, and I thank you for taking the time to do this.
Thank you for watching David! Glad you found it interesting!
Bravo! Well done, as always!
Cheers!
AWESOME video! AWESOME people!! Thumbs up to Slab City. Loved that library and those earrings.
I’m glad you opened up about the LGBT acceptance issues! No one is really talking about in other RV sites! I live in Oklahoma RED state that is changing but is far behind east and west coasts! Please if you get time interview or address the issue of equality more! Finding a tribe and a safe place is very important
Sweet video. Looks like a good punch of people!
That is one of the best videos on Slab City I have ever seen. Its someplace I hope to visit next winter and I love your look at it.
Thank you James. Glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck and have fun exploring!
Thank you!
Love learning about new things!
That was great! I had never heard of Slab City until yesterday and your video popped up! 👏👏👏👏
I have thought of going Slab City by myself I’ve wondered if safe ya hear stories
So thank you for this video