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Originally Posted by GeoffC
I'm beginning to converge a little on why I find the concept sad.
The minimalistic nature I accept and, as someone who lives with a bit of clutter, I applaud. If, however, they lived mainly from hotels/hostels then I would be more sympathetic to this lifestyle (although as I've already mentioned I doubt it sustainable). There is a parallel to some extent with an OAP couple who live in Travelodge rooms, moving from one lodge site to another (I think it's Travelodge).
It's the imposition (and it can be nothing more) upon friends that I have an issue with.
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I think the sad thing is that they are skimming across the surface of life without making an impact on it. They probably meet new people all day long, but they are just two ships passing. Meeting the strange young man who lives on his bike will probably be more memorable than the name and face of the strange young man. It seems to be a new way to prolong childhood after they can no longer do it at school. PhD in basketry?