Why don't you show the trash that piles up out there, the burnt out RVs and trailers, the loose running dogs. This is just another puff piece that tells only half the story about as place that should have been shut down years ago!
And that all he knows is cities are “cool” and that the future will bring houses and the concept of property ownership. Ok I’m coming from a bias that education (learning) in its broadest meaning is always good, and certainly this child is getting some kind of education, but he’s also missing out. Has anyone taught him to read? Math? Science?
Raven Reda Fuck off hippie burnout. That kids getting fucked over by his parents shitty ass lifestyle choices. He won’t have the skills to survive in the economy of the future.
Poor kid has no chance. Can hardly speak. I can imagine he cannot read as well. Such a sad thing. His parents are doing no justice for him.... So they can get high....
I love Slab City! I've been there a few times and stayed for a bit. Some of the people just want to be left alone to do their thing and others are really welcoming and helpful. I found it a unique and cool community.
Went there in June 2021 and December 2021. They say in the winter there are a ton of people but in June I saw way more than in December. December was great though,, June not so much. Almost got robbed just because I drive a nice looking truck and 5th wheeler. Glad I had my 120lbs german shepherd in my 5th wheel when I went to the Range. I also have an attack kitty :) But I was invited to the range just so the others in this group could try to rob me. Not cool.. I loved the free vibe though, just too many drug users for me to want to stay out there longer than a week or two.
If you ever feel like dropping out. Come to Europe. Off grid living is alive and well here. Without the murders. Hard drugs and guns are kept out of it.
There's a few drug addicts and crazies wherever you go, but this highlights the many good and decent people at the Slabs. Best narration and production quality I've seen on this topic. Well done.
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Unfortunately, experience shows that even if they are only a tiny minority the outside world will focus on the drug addicts & crazies to the point of being blind to the majority being good folk. This is likely to be built into a reason to shut the whole place down.
@@Kimdino1 No I don't think so it's complaints to government and they pass laws to screw us all. Or shut down Slab City because of these crack and meth heads unfortunately they are the worst kind. The one meth head seemed alright but wait till he doesn't get his daily fix and runs out of money. This makes a person using crack or meth steal from anyone to get high. And they literally end up doing anything and loosing everything.
The older I get the more I understand the appeal of places like this. Society has become more detached from reality and social media is isolating us more than ever. People are meant to interact and thrive together in person, not through screens.
I just too bad the sames the case with the others I've read how they like to drive people off and everything else what the f*** man what're they so worried about all this Obsession about people types and comparisons like there's not enough of a homeless problem for one thing in our country and that's just for one thing
The Superman guy's attitude is the best one in this video, he sums it up so simply; love is all one, all the same, universal. We're really not that complicated when we leave behind our complicated concepts about life.
I love seeing where I grew up and still currently live through the eyes of others who never seen it. Living here will humble you and make you appreciate the minor things.
I completely understand. I lived in a small free town community in Denmark: Christiania ~ Startede out the same in the 70ies. And is now an oasis in the midst of Copenhagen of free thinkers and free spirits of the world. There should be more places for the broken and the 'misfits'. I not that we don't like the commen world - it just doesn't make us happy. And everybody has the right to persue happiness. And obtain it!
Kids in your very town know life should be better. Living out there doesn't change it. These kids aren't exposed to social media which is ruining the youth
Crab city is a better name or crap city, even better, hibernating bums who only come-out for marijuana scraps from a discarded mostly smoked marijuana joint, tie it on a fishing line and throw it out the side of the car and drive around their decrepit village of shit art and architecture, nice my hairy ass, mindless bums with nothing going for them. Sniff a toke a mile away, probably most of them will turn and join the safety-and-security apparatus (security, police, military), replace sniffer dogs with sniffer bums, no need to tell, teach, train them, they already told, taught, trained themselves long ago
@@theresa_lili how is he miserable for suggesting a reasonable and much *needed* idea? i think it's horrible that these kids don't get that great of an opportunity to learn compared to other kids!
Great video! I appreciate that you showed the culture and love there! I’ve seen other TH-camrs paint the people that live as a bunch of crazies and act like they were going to get killed.....all for views! You have me as a new subscriber because I can see how genuine and kind you are! Thanks for being a good human!
there are a lot of broken people in the world that need a place like this. Good or bad they can get a sense of community or be left alone. I think it is better than living on the streets. Not perfect but is any city perfect?
That Love is Universal Mountain must remain intact forever! What a beautiful piece of art, and everyone is included and respected. We need more of that❤
These videos always make slab city seem nicer than it is like its more good than bad. You can tell the guy making this video only spent a few hours there. Of course its exciting when your only there for a short time.
They also never show the piles of trash out there. With every year more piles up while nobody takes the time to dispose of their garbage properly. Also the town dump is off limits while they are not residents in Niland, ie not paying property taxes.
I had a family member who lived there for a year and a half. Murders occur pretty frequently despite the tiny population, mainly due to the fact that every other person is a junkie, or psychotic and off their meds. There aren't very many actual "anarchists" that live there, just a few that can tolerate it. Supposedly it wasn't super uncommon for junkies to take their kids with them there, and it always turns into a mess.
You are like Congress "I was told, I heard." No first hand information. I lived there last winter. No one was killed and I felt safe. Food, water and showers all available. Your family member is not telling the truth.
David you are like the democrats full of 2nd hand information. "I heard." "My sister said." I lived there one winter season and saw no murders. Arguments yes, pusing people and some attempted bulling yes. No serious harm and certainly no one was killed. I saw a drunk fall into a fire and we all gave her betasone cream, bandages etc. that we had. Someone with a car even took her to a free clinic. I saw her a few days later and she smile and said I was really wasted but got a lot of help. I have a car and before I made my every three day trip to Walmart or to town I made it a point to ask others like Spider, Kas, MoJoe if they wanted to go with if I had room orgive me a list and money and I'll pick up anything for them. No one ever asked me for money, food yes, water, yes beer yes. David go there and experience the Slabs yourself. If you behave yourself, don't pick fights or intrude no one will harm you. Be a man not a little girl. There are women living here that roam around un molested and free. I look forward to meeting you.
@@BangkokJohn It's not that difficult to comprehend why the standard practice of using anonymous sources and - here's the most important part - KEEPING THEM ANONYMOUS exists. It's not some new thing invented by the democrats. It's necessary. For example, just imagine how many more names would be on the "Clinton Body Count" list if journalists and investigative branches outed their anonymous sources? The guy who leaked the Lynch/Clinton tarmac meeting would've made the cut! Also, Despite what Fox tells you both sides are equally guilty of engaging in the 2nd hand "Many people are saying" & "An extremely credible source has told me..." BS whenever it suits them. To imply otherwise is simply hypocritical. In fact, those are both direct quotes from Trump to back up unsubstantiated claims he made about the Left. Not for nothing, but he has yet to produce that "extremely credible" Kenyan birth certificate to this day, btw. What I'm saying is, don't simply accept & regugitate everything you read or hear from right wing biased news sources. Like the biased news sources on the left, they're mainly pushing their own agenda/propaganda and selling it as news. An opinion or accusation doesn't magically become fact just because we may personally agree with it. Anyway, I get the idea that you genuinely care and you seem like a decent dude. So cheers! Live free and travel safe, brother.
A person learns a lot when "homeless" or "troubled". A lot of the time a community is made by a group of friends, and you need to earn their trust before moving in. People who cause trouble are normally out casted because who wants to live on edge in their home?
I had a neighbor who spent a year and a half at slab city in the early 2000's. He had a few hundred polaroid pictures he'd taken while there. He said it was the worst decision of his life to stay out there as long as he did. He knew of 4 murders during his time there and witnessed one when a junkie stabbed an older guy to death. My neighbor said he still had nightmares of the sound the old guy made while he bled to death. Honestly the place is a shithole and I'd never visit there after talking with my neighbor.
Hey! Was going through my saved videos & came across this one. I hope those who still reside here are safe and well from the pandemic. Thinking of you all. ❤
The guy in the "Superman" suit reminds me of Dennis Leary serious & he even talked like him. Slab City my prayers for all those who help keep that place alive...💕⚠️👏
@Old Luke I'm not putting down what your perspective is... But in all honesty.. If you look at the millions of people working 10hour days, and in China over half the population are working 12+hour days 6 days a week.. To just survive.. And in our Western world middle class and upper-class families work and argue, fight over pathetic things.. And the "lowerclass" have benefits breadline life hanging over them paycheck to paycheck, while the homeless are seeking benefits while addicted to medications originally prescribed... And a school system which is not teaching kids what REAL life is? Just systemising our youth, meaning the future generations are perpetuating and living the same issues... In a broken system, run by out of touch individuals, and groups with a know it all agenda, poisoning the food chain with chemicals... Processed crap, and dividing our countries through politics and religion. So.. Has this kid really been born into poverty? Maybe his child hood is positively more peaceful than 80%+ of the worlds population... It will become increasingly so rare in the future for a child to actually have a simple care free open air child hood.. Without the system sucking them up. Maybe poverty is a perspective.. Maybe we are in poverty in our own way. Maybe the children crawling around in the slums of India. Or the sex slaves in slums and buildings at part of the world are the ones in poverty. Peace brother:). Just a thought share for ya :)
@Old Luke well, as someone who's tried arguing a better future with people who have the means to make that difference.. I can attest, power, games and money is unfortunately the life some of these only enjoy while many suffer... Cattle. :(. Im free, peace.. Forget all logic, and the world becomes beautiful... Pass platform 9 and 3 quarters hahaha that's just the silly divide world going on behind the scenes. Times an illusion... The elites and "game players" need to help humanity by worshipping nature, not their patented hybrid stuff which they're trying to make everyone eat from birth.
@Old Luke Lack the pedigree? They're not dogs, they're kids. Not all kids fit in to the one-size-fits-all education system, not all kids learn the same, and not all parents want their children trained like dogs so they can be well oiled cogs in the machine. From a few seconds of filming you've deduced that this child is not cared for or given attention and lacks pedigree (whatever that means)? Not sure you should be teaching any children with views like that, certainly wouldn't want you teaching my son, his dad didn't come with breeding certification to show his pedigree.
No Laws!? It just shows what I often say. There is something much more powerful than the law and that is peer pressure. The first laws were no more than a formalised statement of what the common wish of people considered to be what made the community work, and it was self-enforced by the people. It was only when 'leaders' arose and bent the laws to suit themselves that organised enforcement became necessary. I love anarchy, the real sort, not the punk smash-the state-type. It is the only real form of democracy. If only we could get enough people to understand all this. That's my opinion anyway.
Matt J Watson 6000 homeless in Oakland alone, maybe treasure these people that “choose” to live off the grid. They could obviously live better lives in cities. Yet they chose to live “off the grid.”
One of the best and most accurate, well-descriptive mini docs on the Slabs that I've ever seen. All I have to say is: if you've never been, then you need to go.
David Lango honestly I never had to go number two while I was there. Lol But Salvation Mountain is a huge tourist area so they keep everything clean and everyone very friendly. Donations are huge so the atmosphere is so welcoming. The only complaint I have and it’s not even a complaint... it’s crazy hot. But obviously that’s not their fault. I bring a ice cooler everytime I visit.
I’ve been camping on my land in the Mojave desert for two weeks in July where it was around 115 every day- man! It was rugged and really fun but I wouldn’t do it again at that time of year. Saving up for a cabin 😜 but I definitely get the appeal of being in a community off grid like that. Mine will have ceiling fans and a well and solar and the creature comforts you need, cause I’m not as rugged as these people- but there’s a tiny community somewhat like this by my land and it’s really cool what people are doing there. A lot of creativity ingenuity recycling, music, stories, art, it’s freeing to visit those friends but I’m still stoked for s cabin with a legit shower. The desert rocks! 🌈🔮
I'm with you! I live in a 19ft. Camper and my Toyota Tacoma is my home. I love the desert, I'm in Tennessee now, where are you , California I suspect, want to sell me a plot?
Always kinda wanted to live in one of those early 50s towns in the middle of the desert, kind of like radiator springs in the movie cars or good springs in Fallout: New Vegas.
@@BangkokJohn Whats going on in Pahrump, NV? Gets pretty hot there as well, no? I'm about to retire, thinking northern Arizona for summer, slabs for the winter
Interesting place... Hopefully the people living there are doing well! I like the art created from discarded items and that the people's there care for one another. Great video👍
Not the last free place in America, I live in rural Missouri outside of any city limits and have no county building codes or zoning laws, you can basically do whatever you want on and with your own property. The only rule that applies that I know of is a state law concerning septic systems and this does not apply if you have over five acres of land which is very cheap around here.
Thats nice to know, wish it was more places like that, i bet theres more honor to the property n less junky places than the ones with ordnances n things for property owners due to the freedoms you have there 👀💭💯❣️...
@@nunyabuziness8421 probably so, we pay for our land then we pay high property taxes cause i live in commonwealth state n in county but use city water n city picks up trash, n they also regulate everything in our town, Its sad we pay both city n county jus for state to have more funds yet nothing for our children here but 1 pool n 3 parks in our Town period 👀💭❣️... They need more for keeping our children active n involved in growing a better community 🤞🙏❣️
"with your own property" that means it is not free, property taxes for one. Also nobody at the Slabs owns the land, it is owned by the State of California.
You probably wouldn't love to see it tbh. An Indian guru back in the 70s did that exact thing, gathered a following including a ton of westerners, and then bought a ranch out in the middle of nowhere in Oregon. Didn't exactly turn out well & because of that, I doubt that kind of community is gonna be allowed to operate in that way again. The documentary is on Netflix, it's called Wild Wild Country & I'd highly recommend it
Im highly aware of the reality of this world. I was saying its sad that he thinks that a home you can go to every day is an idea that hasnt happened yet. He thinks that the whole world is like that place.
Ronald 240Bravo Could you give me an idea of how my American life compares to the stuff you've seen in the service? I'm always eager to see different perspectives, and I'd love to hear what you have to say.
@@OfftheCuff_Series I think if they really knew the benefits of it they would. Cool living, no water issues, grow you're own food right in your home. It would solve a lot of their problems and make life more enjoyable for them all. The houses don't even have to be fancy and they are built our of junk just lying around, they can be as basic as anyone wants. Here's a link to a guy who does some explaining of them. th-cam.com/video/efI77fzBgvg/w-d-xo.html They can even be built large enough for meeting halls or businesses. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Beautiful minds, indeed! I don't see any of that beauty in Slab City but it has the potential to be so much more than it is. Too bad the majority of them appear to be on drugs/drink so nothing will get accomplished there.
Thank you for your tour of Slab City and Salvation Mountain. I'm in the Coachella Valley and this place is not far from me. One of these days I'd like to see it. 🌴🌸😀😊😌😀😊😌😀😊
@@chuckiepeoples It's definitely not a 60's type of place, even though it may look so. The Hippie's revolution of the 60's was real. This place is more or less a big homeless camp with a few exceptions.
HOLY SHITTE!!!! IS THAT ROGER FROM GRAND JUNCTION? PUTTING TEARS IN MY EYES MAN! YOU look good. INCREDIBLE to see you smiling!!! Remember that one time , literally, that I wandered into your encampment, accidentally, on a mountain bike , looking for a through trail to Los Colinas Park? You're a good man King Of The Road , stay safe and I beg of you, KEEP SMILING!!! p.s. thank you to Off The Cuff for filming and producing this. Roger is the man behind the bandana while you're interviewing Cornelius The Librarian.
I was out there for a talent contest they had at the Range , it was pretty interesting. It is very bleak out there though. I met Leonard quite a few years ago at Salvation Mountain. Very nice guy.
I love this video. I would love to live there. Always liked the dream of living off grid and just doing whatever whenever I wanted. It's on my bucket list to visit there.
@4tran OK, this is probably one of the best comments on TH-cam. It accurately mentions both the real meaning of the confederate flag and how everyone is human. Sadly, being human also means you are kinda weird in one way or another.
This video is pretty interesting, I'm glad it showed up in my feed. I once knew a woman who I got my dog from who was really into this kind of lifestyle, and at the time I most certainly wasn't... this was maybe 10 years ago - but now, I can see the reason why people choose this kind of existence. The one thing which always bothered me was when I would come across travelers out here, they would lecture me on how bad I have it by being a part of the system, then they would ask me for a hand out or a ride, and I'd be like forget it - if you are free, then you depend on no one [which is a sentiment I truly believe] That same woman used to accuse me of being trapped, because I was paying a mortgage on a small house [which I've since paid off a while back...] and for a moment, I felt she was right - but now - I bet I have more freedom than she does. This video is amazing... I'm writing this comment as I am watching it. I for one would love to spend some time out in the slabs, just as more of an objective observer.... as I think long term for me it would be too depressing, as it's just a little too polluted for me, and I did not see any water [lakes or rivers], it's so damn hot... and especially if I came across children who seemed lost or as if they seemed to be really missing something [again, I know that's subjective...] But then again, as many commenter's mentioned - each persons reality is very different from one another, and one can travel almost anyplace and see something similar, although not on such a scale as the slabs. I'm glad I watched this. Maybe one day I will make it out there............... I for one hope it stays in the hands of the people living there forever.
Took the kids a few years back... I had this weird feeling the whole time I was there and the people were not friendly at all like I'm these videos. I hope that these people get the help and services that they need.
I remember watching a few videos on this from different TH-camrs I thought it was really interesting especially later on when you find out they're in danger of losing that area because of availability for development I believe it was and hear one of the old ladies say about how well maybe it's time for us to grow up. I thought it was a rather profound episode especially when they started figuring out how to make compost and how to garden in that desert environment and the different people who one of them happened to be an engineer who ends up making his own AC unit as well as his own water within his little confines. You should do more research on it you would really enjoy it
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I make a lot of dink comments but I just wanted to say that you did a great job with this endeavor. Super interesting. Wish it was longer.
Why don't you show the trash that piles up out there, the burnt out RVs and trailers, the loose running dogs. This is just another puff piece that tells only half the story about as place that should have been shut down years ago!
I lived here for 6 months, I learned so much responsibilities and do NOT regret it! I loved everyone and meeting new people without any hesitation.
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How much are their 8balls sellin for ??$
Jack Coleman ask your ole lady she was there turning tricks
@@jackcoleman5618 You need to buy the whole pool table
What did you do to make money? Genuinely curious how these people pay for their necessities
Poor little fella just wants someone to build houses. Sometimes you can learn a lot from the kids if you really listen.
Yes .. That broke my heart . But you are right about learning more from the children . They SEE the world differently!
And that all he knows is cities are “cool” and that the future will bring houses and the concept of property ownership. Ok I’m coming from a bias that education (learning) in its broadest meaning is always good, and certainly this child is getting some kind of education, but he’s also missing out. Has anyone taught him to read? Math? Science?
Listen.. he said Mom, get me out of this stupid shithole.. I’m already behind the social and educational curve
Raven Reda Fuck off hippie burnout. That kids getting fucked over by his parents shitty ass lifestyle choices. He won’t have the skills to survive in the economy of the future.
Poor kid has no chance. Can hardly speak. I can imagine he cannot read as well. Such a sad thing. His parents are doing no justice for him.... So they can get high....
I love Slab City! I've been there a few times and stayed for a bit. Some of the people just want to be left alone to do their thing and others are really welcoming and helpful. I found it a unique and cool community.
Went there in June 2021 and December 2021. They say in the winter there are a ton of people but in June I saw way more than in December. December was great though,, June not so much. Almost got robbed just because I drive a nice looking truck and 5th wheeler. Glad I had my 120lbs german shepherd in my 5th wheel when I went to the Range. I also have an attack kitty :) But I was invited to the range just so the others in this group could try to rob me. Not cool.. I loved the free vibe though, just too many drug users for me to want to stay out there longer than a week or two.
If you ever feel like dropping out. Come to Europe. Off grid living is alive and well here. Without the murders. Hard drugs and guns are kept out of it.
There's a few drug addicts and crazies wherever you go, but this highlights the many good and decent people at the Slabs. Best narration and production quality I've seen on this topic. Well done.
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I didn't see the pretty mountain in the other documentary!! Its nice
Unfortunately, experience shows that even if they are only a tiny minority the outside world will focus on the drug addicts & crazies to the point of being blind to the majority being good folk. This is likely to be built into a reason to shut the whole place down.
@@Kimdino1 No I don't think so it's complaints to government and they pass laws to screw us all. Or shut down Slab City because of these crack and meth heads unfortunately they are the worst kind. The one meth head seemed alright but wait till he doesn't get his daily fix and runs out of money. This makes a person using crack or meth steal from anyone to get high. And they literally end up doing anything and loosing everything.
I much prefer the film makers being less 'in there'. Let the people & place speak for themselves. Not the best Slab city doc.
The older I get the more I understand the appeal of places like this. Society has become more detached from reality and social media is isolating us more than ever.
People are meant to interact and thrive together in person, not through screens.
Yeah, this is really a "thriving" community. Glad to see that young boy is getting a first-class edumacation....future mayor of SlabTown, for sure.
@@Suckmynards9000 Most of us are Gen X'rs and above you weak minded little troll..Get it right..Boomers were born after WW2 to the early 60s
Mufnstuf I’m glad this is inspirational to you
I just too bad the sames the case with the others I've read how they like to drive people off and everything else what the f*** man what're they so worried about all this Obsession about people types and comparisons like there's not enough of a homeless problem for one thing in our country and that's just for one thing
society is not detached its enslaved
The Superman guy's attitude is the best one in this video, he sums it up so simply; love is all one, all the same, universal. We're really not that complicated when we leave behind our complicated concepts about life.
I love seeing where I grew up and still currently live through the eyes of others who never seen it. Living here will humble you and make you appreciate the minor things.
Reichsflugscheibenchemtrailpilot der NWO People don’t wear panties there?
Damn well said Sarah.
So will cancer.
I completely understand. I lived in a small free town community in Denmark: Christiania ~ Startede out the same in the 70ies. And is now an oasis in the midst of Copenhagen of free thinkers and free spirits of the world. There should be more places for the broken and the 'misfits'. I not that we don't like the commen world - it just doesn't make us happy. And everybody has the right to persue happiness. And obtain it!
Like a bath?
The "last" lawless land in America? You seem to have forgotten congress.
Or the WH.
@@scottbaxendale323 No, the president isn't a criminal. We avoided electing a criminal in 2016.
@@BunneRabb a c a b
You sir made me laugh! Much appreciated!
Utterly amazing how so many Americans turn EVERYTHING into politics.
3:17 My heart hurts for that little boy. He know it should be better.
Kids in your very town know life should be better. Living out there doesn't change it. These kids aren't exposed to social media which is ruining the youth
@@mwoods4608 The parents ruin the youth. The selfish lazy parents.
Kid is the only one with any ambition
Can we appreciate the sign at 2:20 that says “donations appreciated
We need
Coffee rolling papers weed Tobacco”
Nice to know they're not a bunch of drunks! :-)
Lol just grow some
Jason Ancell Grow some in a desert?
@Joe Saffels stfu you liked your own comment
It's probably such a vibe at night there 😭
I’m a photographer and I’ve been to slab city a few times. My favorite is east Jesus. The people there are beyond nice.
Crab city is a better name or crap city, even better, hibernating bums who only come-out for marijuana scraps from a discarded mostly smoked marijuana joint, tie it on a fishing line and throw it out the side of the car and drive around their decrepit village of shit art and architecture, nice my hairy ass, mindless bums with nothing going for them. Sniff a toke a mile away, probably most of them will turn and join the safety-and-security apparatus (security, police, military), replace sniffer dogs with sniffer bums, no need to tell, teach, train them, they already told, taught, trained themselves long ago
It seems like a really cool place. Some people like to feel free and at peace and I admire that
East Jesus was rad! I was just there yesterday!
I bet they have an inner peace. Jesus is amazing Savior.
People think that this place is in the middle of nowhere, but it's 20 miles from a Walmart, and 4 miles from the next town.
It would be cool if someone started a small education centre out there so the kids have an opportunity to learn
The library would be great for that. However I have a feeling the thing inhabiting the library would be against it.
It's a mile from Niland which has public schools and spittin distance from El Centro.
There are school busses that pick up and drop off the kids every school day. Churchs often bring kids art supplies, kid books etc.
Who says they aren't being taught by their parents? What a miserable person you must be.
@@theresa_lili how is he miserable for suggesting a reasonable and much *needed* idea? i think it's horrible that these kids don't get that great of an opportunity to learn compared to other kids!
This is where i grew up. Right across from the salton city! Miss home.
You grew up in Slab? I'd be curious to hear the perspective of an adult who grew up there.
Thanx everybody for keeping Rainbow Gatherings alive- Its more than 40 years since my first Gathering- But I still enjoy-Shine on -
(Little boy at 3:30 😔 I love you beautiful soul and I am asking creator to bless your life.)
He holds a bright future.
R Hopzing sounds suspiciously like the book of fairytales, or one similar.
When that kid said "that's the only thing I know" I believe him Lol
@paul rebocaOver 200 people understand, are you the kid in the video or something? Lol
@paul reboca Lol
@paul reboca Don't be jealous kid, I hope you get educated someday. If you ever leave the slab.
@paul reboca OK kid thanks
paul reboca someone’s mad lol
Great video! I appreciate that you showed the culture and love there! I’ve seen other TH-camrs paint the people that live as a bunch of crazies and act like they were going to get killed.....all for views! You have me as a new subscriber because I can see how genuine and kind you are! Thanks for being a good human!
Thanks Leah! That's our goal!
The outdoor art museum is very cool. Lots of beautiful things going on!
Lived in my VW for a couple years in the early 90's. Had a kid and got back on the grid. This place looks homey....
was it a bus or a rabbit?
@@maryloublackwell5909 '71 bus
Jason Rodriguez Good Luck my brother!! Wish you nothing but the best
I just saw a old friend of mine I haven't talked to in years! WOW!
Time stamp?
Wondering how many are running from the law and just hiding out there.
Bout 47% of'em are
Probably the same amount that are hiding from the law in any town
@@mwoods4608 how about they can't afford a slice of cheese but they can afford a bad of weed or worse lol Fascinating.
how many australians are related to a banished criminal?
PLENTY! As long as they do not draw attention to themselves, the ICSO leaves the place be!
there are a lot of broken people in the world that need a place like this. Good or bad they can get a sense of community or be left alone. I think it is better than living on the streets. Not perfect but is any city perfect?
me and my family friends have houses within half an hour from here. this place is so beautiful and peaceful!! i love it
Can you go take that kid to social services please, thanks 🙏.
2:20 the sign says donations greatly appreciated...we need coffee rolling papers weed tobacco lol me too!!!
Cassy me too lol so true
Don't forget the jokes!
😂😂😝😜
That Love is Universal Mountain must remain intact forever! What a beautiful piece of art, and everyone is included and respected. We need more of that❤
It's called Salvation Mountain
The little guy just wants homes built 😔 breaks my heart to see a child living there
And yet he's probably happier than you are.
@@neilterry1726 delusional
If society completely collapses, at least I have hope, this is beautiful to me. The human spirit prevails.
Lol... yeah with help from Walmart down the road
It kind of reminds me of Fallout or Borderlands.
It reminds me of Mad Max Beyond Thunder Dome.
Especially since it’s called slab city
that love jesus shrine thing is in gta5
@@Secret4u2hear That's the retirement area for mad max
Same thoughts
I love that a place like this even exists. Please don't take that away.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose! Apparently
There is always something to lose.
Janis Joplin?
Obviously, you do not understand freedom. As yourself if you are free...
Kris kristofferson's lyrics
Oh nice a relative , apparently all wells think the same because I’m right there with ya😂
These videos always make slab city seem nicer than it is like its more good than bad. You can tell the guy making this video only spent a few hours there. Of course its exciting when your only there for a short time.
They also never show the piles of trash out there. With every year more piles up while nobody takes the time to dispose of their garbage properly. Also the town dump is off limits while they are not residents in Niland, ie not paying property taxes.
I plan on buying a small RV, selling most of my things. Quitting my job and moving to Slab city soon. Retirement sounds nice.
Do it.
It can be worth it. This system is killing me.
Nice man but take it slow .
Just stay away from the meth-heads... They're bad out there.
Why do I get a sense of the hill have eyes 👀
Because that's exactly what it's like! I wouldn't be caught dead there.
I had a family member who lived there for a year and a half. Murders occur pretty frequently despite the tiny population, mainly due to the fact that every other person is a junkie, or psychotic and off their meds. There aren't very many actual "anarchists" that live there, just a few that can tolerate it. Supposedly it wasn't super uncommon for junkies to take their kids with them there, and it always turns into a mess.
You are like Congress "I was told, I heard." No first hand information. I lived there last winter. No one was killed and I felt safe. Food, water and showers all available. Your family member is not telling the truth.
The murders wouldn't happen as easily if people had guns to defend themselves from the wackos or druggies.
David you are like the democrats full of 2nd hand information. "I heard." "My sister said." I lived there one winter season and saw no murders. Arguments yes, pusing people and some attempted bulling yes. No serious harm and certainly no one was killed. I saw a drunk fall into a fire and we all gave her betasone cream, bandages etc. that we had. Someone with a car even took her to a free clinic. I saw her a few days later and she smile and said I was really wasted but got a lot of help. I have a car and before I made my every three day trip to Walmart or to town I made it a point to ask others like Spider, Kas, MoJoe if they wanted to go with if I had room orgive me a list and money and I'll pick up anything for them. No one ever asked me for money, food yes, water, yes beer yes. David go there and experience the Slabs yourself. If you behave yourself, don't pick fights or intrude no one will harm you. Be a man not a little girl. There are women living here that roam around un molested and free. I look forward to meeting you.
I like how they make it like you better watch your s*** around here or else
@@BangkokJohn It's not that difficult to comprehend why the standard practice of using anonymous sources and - here's the most important part - KEEPING THEM ANONYMOUS exists. It's not some new thing invented by the democrats. It's necessary. For example, just imagine how many more names would be on the "Clinton Body Count" list if journalists and investigative branches outed their anonymous sources? The guy who leaked the Lynch/Clinton tarmac meeting would've made the cut! Also, Despite what Fox tells you both sides are equally guilty of engaging in the 2nd hand "Many people are saying" & "An extremely credible source has told me..." BS whenever it suits them. To imply otherwise is simply hypocritical. In fact, those are both direct quotes from Trump to back up unsubstantiated claims he made about the Left. Not for nothing, but he has yet to produce that "extremely credible" Kenyan birth certificate to this day, btw.
What I'm saying is, don't simply accept & regugitate everything you read or hear from right wing biased news sources. Like the biased news sources on the left, they're mainly pushing their own agenda/propaganda and selling it as news. An opinion or accusation doesn't magically become fact just because we may personally agree with it. Anyway, I get the idea that you genuinely care and you seem like a decent dude. So cheers! Live free and travel safe, brother.
If society collapsed they wouldn’t know the difference.
If society collapsed we’d be screwed here. Everyone here relies on society’s wastefulness. If that machine stopped, our dumpsters would dry up.
It has
RabbitSide , even if society collapsed there would still be plenty of trash left.
Molasses very true. I guess for a while there would be even more trash! But then everyone would be using it...
You are probably right..but I'm thinking they would be just as happy..
Reminds me of all those apocalyptic B movies from the 1980's.
Got cherry 2000! XD
Welcome to the Thunderdome...
Tank Girl.
You just know there’s some guy living there called ‘snake’
Ikr
A person learns a lot when "homeless" or "troubled". A lot of the time a community is made by a group of friends, and you need to earn their trust before moving in. People who cause trouble are normally out casted because who wants to live on edge in their home?
I had a neighbor who spent a year and a half at slab city in the early 2000's. He had a few hundred polaroid pictures he'd taken while there. He said it was the worst decision of his life to stay out there as long as he did. He knew of 4 murders during his time there and witnessed one when a junkie stabbed an older guy to death. My neighbor said he still had nightmares of the sound the old guy made while he bled to death. Honestly the place is a shithole and I'd never visit there after talking with my neighbor.
Still probably safer than the rest of California.
@@generalkayoss7347 that's stupid
@@generalkayoss7347 right. How many murders does a city have daily? All of America has crazy people who kill over dumbass shit
Well, thank America as a whole for selling guns to everyone
@@Basuko_Smoker you think he stabbed the guy with a gun?
Hey! Was going through my saved videos & came across this one. I hope those who still reside here are safe and well from the pandemic. Thinking of you all. ❤
We hope so too!
How kind you are.
The guy in the "Superman" suit reminds me of Dennis Leary serious & he even talked like him. Slab City my prayers for all those who help keep that place alive...💕⚠️👏
Feel sad for the kid.
@Old Luke I'm not putting down what your perspective is... But in all honesty.. If you look at the millions of people working 10hour days, and in China over half the population are working 12+hour days 6 days a week.. To just survive..
And in our Western world middle class and upper-class families work and argue, fight over pathetic things.. And the "lowerclass" have benefits breadline life hanging over them paycheck to paycheck, while the homeless are seeking benefits while addicted to medications originally prescribed...
And a school system which is not teaching kids what REAL life is? Just systemising our youth, meaning the future generations are perpetuating and living the same issues... In a broken system, run by out of touch individuals, and groups with a know it all agenda, poisoning the food chain with chemicals... Processed crap, and dividing our countries through politics and religion.
So.. Has this kid really been born into poverty? Maybe his child hood is positively more peaceful than 80%+ of the worlds population...
It will become increasingly so rare in the future for a child to actually have a simple care free open air child hood.. Without the system sucking them up.
Maybe poverty is a perspective.. Maybe we are in poverty in our own way. Maybe the children crawling around in the slums of India. Or the sex slaves in slums and buildings at part of the world are the ones in poverty.
Peace brother:). Just a thought share for ya :)
@Old Luke well, as someone who's tried arguing a better future with people who have the means to make that difference.. I can attest, power, games and money is unfortunately the life some of these only enjoy while many suffer...
Cattle. :(.
Im free, peace..
Forget all logic, and the world becomes beautiful... Pass platform 9 and 3 quarters hahaha that's just the silly divide world going on behind the scenes.
Times an illusion... The elites and "game players" need to help humanity by worshipping nature, not their patented hybrid stuff which they're trying to make everyone eat from birth.
@@bkermike True!
@Old Luke Lack the pedigree? They're not dogs, they're kids. Not all kids fit in to the one-size-fits-all education system, not all kids learn the same, and not all parents want their children trained like dogs so they can be well oiled cogs in the machine. From a few seconds of filming you've deduced that this child is not cared for or given attention and lacks pedigree (whatever that means)? Not sure you should be teaching any children with views like that, certainly wouldn't want you teaching my son, his dad didn't come with breeding certification to show his pedigree.
@Old Luke Wow, so now you are assuming from a very short clip that the child in the video is a product of incest? Cool dude.
No Laws!? It just shows what I often say. There is something much more powerful than the law and that is peer pressure.
The first laws were no more than a formalised statement of what the common wish of people considered to be what made the community work, and it was self-enforced by the people. It was only when 'leaders' arose and bent the laws to suit themselves that organised enforcement became necessary.
I love anarchy, the real sort, not the punk smash-the state-type. It is the only real form of democracy. If only we could get enough people to understand all this. That's my opinion anyway.
I think this kind of community would be hard to sustain the way they do it now if enough people join.
This shows that LIFE is about LIFE. Things come and go, but true freedom can most times be found in needing nothing. Can't wait too visit.
Went there last week , sad to me but seems like this is what they want. If they arent hurting anyone great for them. God bless them all.
In the cities you have running water, shelters and a solid meth hook up.lol. they cant go to the cities mostly because of felony warrants.
Matt J Watson 6000 homeless in Oakland alone, maybe treasure these people that “choose” to live off the grid. They could obviously live better lives in cities. Yet they chose to live “off the grid.”
Yea, not hurting anyonr till disease sets in and they spread it to the neighboring area.
No man is an island.
@@surfk9836 like it has already in LA.
Well said Sue. Even a tent is better then sleeping on a San Francisco street.
Wonderfully executed video. Glad to see Cornelius is still there! Love her. 👍🏼
@Ex Slab Resident thats some weird ass shit
Ex Slab Resident You're Right as A Toaster I would be offended
They probably have the most amazing stories and they seem so wise in a way.
One of the best and most accurate, well-descriptive mini docs on the Slabs that I've ever seen. All I have to say is: if you've never been, then you need to go.
I'll pass. I have an acute sense of smell. It is one of the physical things about me that isn't broken or worn out. That and a strong gag reflex.
@@LangoUsDavidLango that's weird but okay man!
David Lango I’m a photographer, I’ve been 3 times. It’s in the middle of the desert. There’s no smell. Really magical place.
@@shaunmai111 is so helpful. Thank you for the report. I assumed that there were open latrines and outhouses.
David Lango honestly I never had to go number two while I was there. Lol But Salvation Mountain is a huge tourist area so they keep everything clean and everyone very friendly. Donations are huge so the atmosphere is so welcoming. The only complaint I have and it’s not even a complaint... it’s crazy hot. But obviously that’s not their fault. I bring a ice cooler everytime I visit.
They need to take all that glass there breaking and mix with cement n make some dome houses.
I’ve been camping on my land in the Mojave desert for two weeks in July where it was around 115 every day- man! It was rugged and really fun but I wouldn’t do it again at that time of year. Saving up for a cabin 😜 but I definitely get the appeal of being in a community off grid like that. Mine will have ceiling fans and a well and solar and the creature comforts you need, cause I’m not as rugged as these people- but there’s a tiny community somewhat like this by my land and it’s really cool what people are doing there. A lot of creativity ingenuity recycling, music, stories, art, it’s freeing to visit those friends but I’m still stoked for s cabin with a legit shower. The desert rocks! 🌈🔮
I'm with you! I live in a 19ft. Camper and my Toyota Tacoma is my home. I love the desert, I'm in Tennessee now, where are you , California I suspect, want to sell me a plot?
Always kinda wanted to live in one of those early 50s towns in the middle of the desert, kind of like radiator springs in the movie cars or good springs in Fallout: New Vegas.
New sub here
When I'm off my medication for major depression I dream about living there.
Hey, when I’m on a depressive cycle I think of moving here
Did you make it?
Saxton Hale I think it looks great
@GohModley did you make it ?
@GohModley God I've been a few times....I hope you are ok friend... whomever you are
This was an awesome episode! Well done to the Off the Cuf Crew!
reinforces my idea of turning my van in to a camper van and moving to a place like this. This is just totally awesome!
Winter only. In March to June Pahrump, NV. July - Oct Wisconsin then back to the Slabs.
@@BangkokJohn Whats going on in Pahrump, NV? Gets pretty hot there as well, no? I'm about to retire, thinking northern Arizona for summer, slabs for the winter
This was exceptionally well done.Great job!
We appreciate it, Candy :) Be sure to subscribe to get all of our similar content in the future!
"Down With Corperate Greed!"
"Anarchy Rules!"
~5 min later~
"Anybody going to Wal-Mart?"
Nathan not a lot of anarchy at the Slabs. Just Folks trying to live on what they have. Lots of cooperation and love shared there.
John Kennedy tell that to the librarian
John Kennedy Those people definitely smell terrible and steal. Lots of padlocks.
@@chuckiepeoples They steal padlocks? How many of your padlocks have been stolen?
😂😂😂😂
This is pretty much the inspiration for Stab City in GTAV. Even has that Range stage and lots of couches lol
Definitely is!
Interesting place... Hopefully the people living there are doing well! I like the art created from discarded items and that the people's there care for one another. Great video👍
“Im retired”...Mad Max welcome to the retirement dome. This is a hard core retirement plan.
Heaven on earth! Building my ranch and am loving it all!! Cannot wait to meet more amazing souls
Very exciting! Is your ranch right in Slab City?
Not the last free place in America, I live in rural Missouri outside of any city limits and have no county building codes or zoning laws, you can basically do whatever you want on and with your own property. The only rule that applies that I know of is a state law concerning septic systems and this does not apply if you have over five acres of land which is very cheap around here.
Still gotta pay property taxes 😆
Thats nice to know, wish it was more places like that, i bet theres more honor to the property n less junky places than the ones with ordnances n things for property owners due to the freedoms you have there 👀💭💯❣️...
@@nunyabuziness8421 probably so, we pay for our land then we pay high property taxes cause i live in commonwealth state n in county but use city water n city picks up trash, n they also regulate everything in our town, Its sad we pay both city n county jus for state to have more funds yet nothing for our children here but 1 pool n 3 parks in our Town period 👀💭❣️... They need more for keeping our children active n involved in growing a better community 🤞🙏❣️
I heard Missouri is a lot like Oregon in the fact that it's rainy and gray is that true??
"with your own property" that means it is not free, property taxes for one. Also nobody at the Slabs owns the land, it is owned by the State of California.
Is that Dennis leary wearing a superman hoodie
thought the same!
Thought it was the dude that rides the bat in the neverending story.
😅🤣👍👍
looks and sounds like him he's an asshole lol not him but denis leary said he is :D
I just watched the Earthship episode. What a great place this would be to build them!
RIGHT??!! thinkin the same thing
@@zaner7431 looks like they tried using that tech but just for skate ramps. priorities.
Earthships are expensive and labor intensive. It would be much easier and cheaper to just build with wood.
This was too short! I wanna see more. Awesome job!
L Hughes have you seen any of our recent episodes?
I hope slab city does last forever, a lot can be learnt from this video, thank you.
We're glad you enjoyed it
Id cry a bit if it got knocked down
@@YanksandBritsProductions "I would love to buy some land in America." Why? There are far better places than America.
Not exactly Lawless anymore but family is truly family in Slab City... Family Reunions are the best place to find a new spouse. 😲👁️
Homeless camp in the desert. People like the ones in Slab City are now moving into the cities and essentially doing the same thing.
VetteguyC6 yea crapping on the sidewalk
I think I'll stay put where I am.
Thanks for the warning.
Oh No James we're sending your azz to Slab City as soon as this Pandemic is up!😁😅🤣😂
Humbolt county Mountains as well. California is a different world. I love it.
Ah yes, Humbolt County up in NoCal. "I've got a peaceful, easy feelin' . . .🎶
First time I've watched ur channel an just wanted to say you done an awesome job looking forward to watching more..GREAT JOB!👍😉
No one performs "Ghost Riders in the Sky." Like him. A great Guy.
Well done video. There is a sort of beauty to this place. I think we all wish we lived off the grid like this sometimes.
Thanks Adam! Have you checked out the rest of our channel?
One thing I would Love to see is a plant based Eco system. A Garden of Oases. That would be RAD!
@Be free With me That sounds really cool. Hope it happens for you. Good Luck
I’m in
You probably wouldn't love to see it tbh. An Indian guru back in the 70s did that exact thing, gathered a following including a ton of westerners, and then bought a ranch out in the middle of nowhere in Oregon. Didn't exactly turn out well & because of that, I doubt that kind of community is gonna be allowed to operate in that way again. The documentary is on Netflix, it's called Wild Wild Country & I'd highly recommend it
@@Maegorodnir Cool man I'll check it out. Thx
It exists in Slab City. Look up Rabbitside
That poor kid doesnt know life outside of there..
NayNay H. I just saw that too! His idea of the future only was focused on the town😕
Im highly aware of the reality of this world. I was saying its sad that he thinks that a home you can go to every day is an idea that hasnt happened yet. He thinks that the whole world is like that place.
Maybe he needs a new Start. ? Like middle of state Wisconsin?
Ronald 240Bravo Could you give me an idea of how my American life compares to the stuff you've seen in the service? I'm always eager to see different perspectives, and I'd love to hear what you have to say.
@Ronald 240Bravo I knew the matrix was onto something.
Kinda love that a place like this can exist. I woudnt live there myself, no chance, but it has a vibe
Totally a vibe! What is the most fascinating to you?
That Superman hoodie complete with flowing red cape😎
Oops sweater..thought it was a hoodie...it's still sick af...lol
Whoa! That God Is Love mountain is AMAZING!! I love that! And I love that all the different religions are represented.
What a refreshing story its interesting , makes me want to give up everything and go live there..
We hope you get a chance to visit!
Unique. Hippie Utopia.
NOT a place for children, however.
Be sure to check out our latest video! th-cam.com/video/WKri5w0VNVg/w-d-xo.html
Hello great vid can u tell what band was playing at the end quality wee tune
Whats the track @ 17:42 ?
@Ezekiel Weary A track by our good friends, Slum Boys. You can find their music here: slumboys.bandcamp.com/releases
@@bigtoelittlefinger1536 A track by our good friends, Slum Boys. You can find their music here: slumboys.bandcamp.com/releases
@@Constructabeat That is an original track by our talented composer, Robert Pirogovsky. Should we release a soundtrack?
This would be a great community for Earth-ships to be built here. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
That's a great idea! It'd be a huge endeavor for the Slab City community to come together to build an Earthship, though. Not sure they'd want to
@@OfftheCuff_Series I think if they really knew the benefits of it they would. Cool living, no water issues, grow you're own food right in your home. It would solve a lot of their problems and make life more enjoyable for them all. The houses don't even have to be fancy and they are built our of junk just lying around, they can be as basic as anyone wants. Here's a link to a guy who does some explaining of them. th-cam.com/video/efI77fzBgvg/w-d-xo.html They can even be built large enough for meeting halls or businesses. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Made from the creation of the beautiful minds on ACID and SHROOMS .... 😮
Beautiful minds, indeed! I don't see any of that beauty in Slab City but it has the potential to be so much more than it is. Too bad the majority of them appear to be on drugs/drink so nothing will get accomplished there.
@@chandracox6814 😄😄
I dont get a lot of acid and mushroom vibes from this place. Meth tho.
@@ogamibirdflu5152 😂😂
ON EVERYTHING !!!!!
Thank you for your tour of Slab City and Salvation Mountain. I'm in the Coachella Valley and this place is not far from me. One of these days I'd like to see it. 🌴🌸😀😊😌😀😊😌😀😊
Karen Shepherd Lots of meth heads & garbage. Best of luck. It’s gross.
@@chuckiepeoples It's definitely not a 60's type of place, even though it may look so. The Hippie's revolution of the 60's was real. This place is more or less a big homeless camp with a few exceptions.
If you do come out, make sure to come see us!
Thanks for sharing life with enthusiasm and passion for the people man
We're glad you enjoyed the episode! We're looking forward to bringing you more content. Do you have any suggestions on where we should go next?
HOLY SHITTE!!!! IS THAT ROGER FROM GRAND JUNCTION? PUTTING TEARS IN MY EYES MAN! YOU look good. INCREDIBLE to see you smiling!!! Remember that one time , literally, that I wandered into your encampment, accidentally, on a mountain bike , looking for a through trail to Los Colinas Park? You're a good man King Of The Road , stay safe and I beg of you, KEEP SMILING!!!
p.s. thank you to Off The Cuff for filming and producing this. Roger is the man behind the bandana while you're interviewing Cornelius The Librarian.
Awesome. Glad you found him. I hope he sees this! We don't have his contact info...
I was out there for a talent contest they had at the Range , it was pretty interesting. It is very bleak out there though. I met Leonard quite a few years ago at Salvation Mountain. Very nice guy.
I love this video. I would love to live there. Always liked the dream of living off grid and just doing whatever whenever I wanted. It's on my bucket list to visit there.
Believe it or not, there are two AirBBs in SlabCity!
Fiona Fay they really do lol it’s about 4-6 available in slab city
What do they charge?
A gay flag and a confederate flag flying on the same pole.
Well it is SOUTHERN California! So it seems very fitting!!!!
It’s sort of a new frontier.
@4tran OK, this is probably one of the best comments on TH-cam. It accurately mentions both the real meaning of the confederate flag and how everyone is human. Sadly, being human also means you are kinda weird in one way or another.
They do have gay people in the South.
@@TheVaultDweller-oi9ij only humans can make up the concept of what's good/bad, normal/wierd
This video is pretty interesting, I'm glad it showed up in my feed.
I once knew a woman who I got my dog from who was really into this kind of lifestyle, and at the time I most certainly wasn't... this was maybe 10 years ago - but now, I can see the reason why people choose this kind of existence.
The one thing which always bothered me was when I would come across travelers out here, they would lecture me on how bad I have it by being a part of the system, then they would ask me for a hand out or a ride, and I'd be like forget it - if you are free, then you depend on no one [which is a sentiment I truly believe]
That same woman used to accuse me of being trapped, because I was paying a mortgage on a small house [which I've since paid off a while back...] and for a moment, I felt she was right - but now - I bet I have more freedom than she does.
This video is amazing... I'm writing this comment as I am watching it.
I for one would love to spend some time out in the slabs, just as more of an objective observer.... as I think long term for me it would be too depressing, as it's just a little too polluted for me, and I did not see any water [lakes or rivers], it's so damn hot... and especially if I came across children who seemed lost or as if they seemed to be really missing something [again, I know that's subjective...]
But then again, as many commenter's mentioned - each persons reality is very different from one another, and one can travel almost anyplace and see something similar, although not on such a scale as the slabs.
I'm glad I watched this.
Maybe one day I will make it out there...............
I for one hope it stays in the hands of the people living there forever.
Took the kids a few years back... I had this weird feeling the whole time I was there and the people were not friendly at all like I'm these videos. I hope that these people get the help and services that they need.
Most people aren't necessarily nice to outsiders....but, that happens no matter where you are.
Who would take kids here?
I've been a library person my whole life. I love libraries and the Slab City Library is legit one of the best in the country.
Have you read my book Champion? One of the main settings in the story is at a camp at Salton Sea just a bit North of the Slabs
Nope. Real libraries don't have cooties.😎
Those $1 houses in Detroit are looking pretty good right about now.
lmao
Detroit is like a 3rd world country since the white flight.
@@shanemiller2046 I love Detroit. That city has the largest soul I've ever felt in a city
Get a few streets
Sure does.. even comes with 1-2 free squatters! 😂😂
~5780 subscribers only yet the video has 9K likes. This channel is underrated.
Thanks for the love, Jason. We'll get there!
I remember watching a few videos on this from different TH-camrs I thought it was really interesting especially later on when you find out they're in danger of losing that area because of availability for development I believe it was and hear one of the old ladies say about how well maybe it's time for us to grow up. I thought it was a rather profound episode especially when they started figuring out how to make compost and how to garden in that desert environment and the different people who one of them happened to be an engineer who ends up making his own AC unit as well as his own water within his little confines. You should do more research on it you would really enjoy it
Hats off to you! I have seen many Slab City documentaries... This is great!! Keep up the good work
They should cut an album. "Live, from Slab City".
I don’t get why they need to be so dirty though. Fine if you wanna live that way but why fill the land with trash all over the ground
I agree I lived there a few months and saw the mess. I think mental illness is the main cause. Lots of good Folks there that try to keep things tidy.
@@BangkokJohn tell us about it :3
It would be so easy just to create a burn pile, but laziness you know?
They need a city dump🙄🙄
If people have no respect for themselves they have no respect for anything else? Let's just F up the land because we are the real trash.
Very great show! Well done! Thank you!!! So beautiful!
Thanks for the kind words!
@@OfftheCuff_Series you're welcome! :)
I loved this. It's ridiculous you guys don't have more subscribers, this is one of the best Slab videos I've seen man
OtterTheOtter so glad to hear it! We wanted to capture Slab City in a different tone than what we had seen out there. We just recently launched our page so we are slowly building. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this type of content please share!
better then vices slab city !