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Phone Call with Oregon Parks Official About Dismissal

rswfire receives a phone call from Allison at Oregon Parks regarding his dismissal from Honeyman State Park. The call covers multiple complaints against him including alleged dissatisfaction with staff, discussions about system instability that were characterized as "end of the world" talk, excessive communication via email and text, and boundary issues with staff members. rswfire defends his actions throughout, explaining context for each incident - clarifying that his comment about rangers was general, not specific to Honeyman staff; that he never refused to meet with management; that his communications were professional attempts to do his job; and that his personal sharing was misunderstood. Allison explains the dismissal will stand and that she will review his case to determine future volunteer opportunities with Oregon State Parks. She mentions reaching out to his previous volunteer location at Umpqua where similar communication issues were reported. rswfire expresses that he cares about the park system and believes he brings value, while maintaining he always acted with positive intent. The call ends with Allison promising a decision by Friday regarding future volunteer service.

May 28, 2025 · 33% match

Showing Mom the RV and Work Center Setup

rswfire records a video message for his mother, providing a tour of his RV living space and his new caretaker position at what appears to be a coastal recreation area. He shows the interior of his RV, including his popped air mattress, workspace, and heating situation due to lack of propane. **Outside tour reveals his truck, the work center building with laundry and shower facilities, his personal storage shed, and plans for a fire pit.** He describes the gated facility where he's positioned as caretaker in the center, mentions collecting firewood and saving cans for a friend named Wendy. **The location includes three campgrounds** (Wax Myrtle, Lagoon, and Driftwood) with various seasonal closures, and he describes his network of friends throughout the corridor including Bill who gives him Mountain Dew and Mike at Driftwood. His work involves maintaining day use areas, boat launches, and covering campground duties for the park coast on his days off. He mentions bears in the area and cleanup work left by the previous caretaker John. The transmission ends with him expressing love for his mother and hope to see her soon.

Oct 11, 2025 · 32% match

Starting Caretaker Role at Oregon Dunes Work Center

rswfire begins his first day as a caretaker at the Oregon Dunes work center, describing his new role cleaning bathrooms and delivering supplies to campgrounds. He lives in a shed at the work center and is building a campfire pit by hand. **Walking two miles to visit friend Bill** at Driftwood campground to get soda, since his Jeep has no gas or insurance. **Provides detailed tour** of the Siuslaw corridor, explaining the three campgrounds: Lagoon (where he first stayed after being kicked out of Honeyman), Driftwood (ATV campground where he lived for four months), and Wax Myrtle (his favorite, currently closed for winter). Describes his progression through these locations over six months as a volunteer. **Reflects on institutional trust** after the Honeyman rupture, noting he's built an archive of that situation and has learned to respect the Forest Service while maintaining boundaries around institutional coupling. **Financial crisis looming** - Jeep faces repossession in less than a week with no clear solution, though he's pursuing potential work with an aligned person. **Emphasizes life alignment** despite precarious circumstances, stating he's following his own signal and building a sustainable life outside consensus reality. Describes his role as simple maintenance work he genuinely enjoys, contrasting it with his previous institutional betrayal experience.

Oct 11, 2025 · 32% match

Second Week at Campground Job with RV Updates

rswfire begins his second week at a campground job, making coffee before 6 AM with a damaged phone that needs wireless charging. He describes developing a friendship with a gay coworker who may help with RV slide repairs and propane grill setup. He recounts an encounter with a drunk camper who needed help setting up a tent. The man was flirtatious and kept touching him while claiming to be straight, wanting to take rswfire to a lake across Highway 101 at sunset. rswfire helped him check in instead and later realized the man was attempting seduction. rswfire has started using his RV shower for the first time, which uses 33% of his water tank per use. With full hookups, he can keep the gray valve open for continuous drainage. He needs to remove storage items from the tight shower space and figure out disposal. He's working on his Upwork profile after paying for the service and needs to buy drinks before starting his workday. The campground is busy with dozens of checkouts scheduled, requiring extensive yurt cleaning. He helped guests with a rodent droppings issue the previous night, coordinating with management to relocate them to a different yurt.

Jan 12, 2025 · 31% match

Dismissed from Oregon State Park Volunteer Position

rswfire documents his dismissal from a volunteer position at Honeyman State Park in Oregon after nearly two months of service. He describes a pattern of escalating conflicts with park management that began with a 6 AM text message to supervisor Katie about a power outage, followed by what he perceived as dismissive treatment and intimidation tactics from park manager Ryan. The situation deteriorated through a withdrawn job application, a secretly recorded meeting where management spent an hour "bullying" him, and ultimately his termination over an off-hand comment about rangers to a staff member regarding a homeless veteran's journal. rswfire was given 24 hours to vacate without official paperwork, despite what he describes as exemplary volunteer performance. He announces plans to file HR complaints and seek legal counsel while requesting financial assistance from viewers to survive until his next hosting assignment begins.

Mar 24, 2025 · 31% match

Morning Routine and Park Work Duties

rswfire begins his morning routine in the RV, discussing laundry logistics and park regulations about using resources. He expresses frustration about deep cleaning a yurt, preferring other tasks like campsite cleaning. **Contact lens prescription issues** are causing discomfort after his eye doctor incorrectly added astigmatism correction to his right eye. He transitions from freelancer schedule flexibility to structured park employment. After breakfast and preparation, he heads out in his **chaos chariot (golf cart)** to begin daily rounds. The work involves **dog waste collection, campfire cleanup**, and visitor interactions. Multiple encounters occur throughout the day - a man asking where he knows rswfire from, a woman with issues requiring ranger assistance, and various volunteer coordination. He finds someone made a **fire in the middle of the parking lot**. Despite the routine work challenges, he expresses satisfaction with his mobile home setup and enjoys driving the golf cart around the park paths.

Jan 9, 2025 · 31% match

Transitioning to Caretaker Role After YouTube Channel Closure

rswfire reflects on closing his YouTube channel after a year and a half due to disconnected audiences who didn't respect boundaries. He discusses his website potentially being shut off due to inability to pay the $70/month AWS hosting bill, though he can work locally if needed. He's transitioning from park host to caretaker role, which involves driving a truck and delivering supplies to campground hosts across different locations. His boss has been supportive for 6 months, contrasting with brutal psychological abuse experienced at state parks over two months. He's building friendships with other hosts, particularly one he hikes with regularly (20-30 miles this week), and is mapping hiking locations in Oregon coastal dunes using GPS. The new role involves living in a restricted corridor space rather than on a campground.

Sep 8, 2025 · 29% match

Exploring Dunes Near Ocean Volunteer Site

rswfire explores a dunes and forest environment approximately two miles from the ocean while volunteering at what appears to be a park or recreation area. He expresses strong resonance with the location and considers ways to extend his stay beyond normal volunteer limits, including asking about management unit coverage on Monday. He navigates challenging terrain while being cautious about healing core muscles from a previous injury, expressing concern about long-term disability. The exploration reveals expansive dune systems that he finds impressive and suitable for vehicle access.

Jan 4, 2025 · 29% match

Morning Campground Rounds with Golf Cart

rswfire describes his morning routine at what appears to be a campground where he works. He showers around 8 AM, waits for park rangers to arrive so he can access the workshop and golf cart, then conducts rounds around the campground checking on campsites and guests. He helps a female park ranger pull logs from a flooded lake, getting dirty in the process. He drives the golf cart through various loops of the campground, observing RVs, tents, and campers while practicing maneuvers like reversing and parking. He mentions upcoming duties including cleaning yurts and working at a Welcome Center meeting visitors for dune adventures. The transmission captures his playful enjoyment of driving the golf cart while maintaining he's performing legitimate ranger duties.

Jan 8, 2025 · 29% match

Establishing Roots at Forest Service Campground

rswfire documents extensive site cleanup and preparation work at a Forest Service campground where he will begin official duties as a caretaker on Wednesday. He spent the day learning to use a weed whacker, clearing vegetation, and reorganizing his RV interior by moving clothes from the wardrobe to an external storage shed and setting up air mattresses for better workspace configuration. **Site preparation included:** weed whacking around the property and road access, raking cleared areas, identifying locations for a tent structure and fire pit, and cleaning under the RV. He works alongside two other caretakers in their 70s who taught him equipment operation. **Job responsibilities** involve daily campsite visits to introduce himself, answer questions, and record vehicle information. He chose to manage the chaotic parking lot section rather than the quieter loop area, anticipating busy summer traffic and special vehicle events including Jeep and Bronco gatherings. **Platform decision:** He announces moving exclusively to a paid subscription model, expressing disappointment with his public audience and stating they don't deserve access to his life. Future content will require energetic exchange through payment.

Apr 27, 2025 · 28% match

Reading Public Record Letter After Oregon Parks Dismissal

Sam reads aloud an email he sent to Allison Watson, engagement programs manager at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, after being dismissed from his volunteer position. The email documents specific incidents with staff members Ryan and Logan, including inappropriate language, unprofessional behavior, and boundary issues. Sam describes patterns of accountability resistance, mentions awareness of similar issues with other volunteers, and requests the message be included in his file. He frames this video as his final statement on the matter and his way of ensuring the information enters public record since his email was ignored.

Mar 28, 2025 · 28% match

Crabbing Experience and Campground Work Discussion

rswfire accompanies Johnny crabbing at Newport pier, expressing disgust at the birds, bird droppings, and the process of catching and killing crabs. He documents the experience while feeling uncomfortable with the alien-like appearance of the crabs and the killing process. After leaving Johnny at the pier, he walks to South Jetty area and reflects on the ocean. Later they meet at a cleaning station where Johnny demonstrates how to kill and clean crabs, with rswfire continuing to film despite his discomfort. The conversation shifts to campground work arrangements, with rswfire discussing his upcoming volunteer position with flexible 8am-noon hours to allow for additional employment. They discuss various campground politics, including an incident with an aggressive volunteer nicknamed "the holy roller" who yelled at Johnny over customer service procedures. Other topics include rswfire's frustration about being "banished" from Oregon State Parks, a neighbor's constantly beeping carbon monoxide detector, plans to potentially fix his RV slide-out mechanism, and navigation issues getting to the pier. The conversation covers practical RV living concerns like propane hookup, camping equipment needs, and the possibility of tent camping for exploration trips.

Apr 22, 2025 · 28% match

Daily Tasks and Travel Planning

rswfire describes completing daily maintenance tasks including laundry, suntanning, cleaning fire pits, and paperwork. He collected gravel from a work center to level his fire pit area. He spoke with his boss about volunteering in the dunes from May through September, with plans to explore Oregon and Washington's Highway 101 from October through March. He discusses needing to resolve his RV situation by converting to a smaller trailer under 2,000 lbs that his Jeep can tow, mentioning a Forest River toy hauler he previously considered. The transmission ends with him showing his campfire setup and fire pit area, noting the challenge of collecting heavy logs from other campgrounds.

Jul 25, 2025 · 28% match

Walking Neighbor's Dog Around Campground

rswfire takes his elderly neighbor's dog Buddy for a walk around the campground. The dog defecates in an inappropriate location, which rswfire refuses to clean up, stating this is why he doesn't have his own dog. He mentions feeling much better since getting some baits and notes his phone battery is at 8%. During his campground rounds, he met an attractive man who appeared to have a girlfriend. rswfire expresses that he has a lot on his mind but will figure things out as he always does. He interacts with Buddy throughout the walk, getting the dog to perform a U-turn on command.

Jul 16, 2025 · 28% match

Starting Park Host Position at Eel Lake

rswfire arrives at Eel Lake State Park to begin a volunteer park host position. He drives his RV and Jeep to the campground, sets up his site with leveling blocks, and connects utilities. He meets his supervisor - a young park ranger with multicolored hair and nose piercing - which surprises and excites him. The orientation is scheduled for the next day. He explores the day use area and lake, noting that recent rains have caused flooding with submerged picnic tables and boat ramp. He observes a fisherman with a small boat/kayak on the lake. Throughout the transmission, he processes the significant change from his previous sovereign lifestyle to working within an institutional structure, expressing both excitement about his cool boss and anxiety about the exposure and constraints of the position. **Financial concerns** emerge as he mentions being behind on RV and Jeep payments, worried about losing the RV which would also cost him the job since volunteers must live on-site. He also notes practical issues like a potentially flat tire and a malfunctioning vape cartridge.

Mar 12, 2025 · 28% match

Scouting Oregon Coastal Campgrounds

rswfire drives through Oregon national forest roads exploring campgrounds while reflecting on societal collapse and place-based identity. He visits multiple locations including a closed recreation site, Cape Blanco campground, and Humbug Mountain State Park. At each location, he evaluates site quality, privacy levels, amenities like dump stations and shower houses, and proximity to coast and mountains. He documents specific site numbers, notes neighbor noise issues at his current location, and assesses which sites would accommodate his RV. The transmission includes observations about Oregon campground design, seasonal closures, and coastal geography including lighthouses and fog-covered mountains.

Oct 12, 2024 · 28% match

First Day Orientation at Oregon State Parks

rswfire travels north to Reedsport for laundry after GPS confusion at Lakeside CU. He attends a 3-hour orientation at Umpqua Lighthouse for his volunteer position at William Tugman State Park. During orientation, he participates in introductions, team-building exercises, and receives keys and a volunteer hat that he declares he'll keep forever. He volunteers to deep clean a yurt when no one else does. The speaker expresses nervousness about navigating the social network that comes with the job and conflicted feelings about institutional constraints versus the opportunity. He reflects on his history of struggling with structured work environments while acknowledging this could be a significant opportunity leading to becoming a park ranger.

Jan 3, 2025 · 28% match

Walking Dog at Wax Myrtle Beach During Tide

rswfire takes his dog for a walk at Wax Myrtle Beach near the Silcoos River, where he serves as Forest Service caretaker. He observes the dog attempting to cross the river and documents high tide conditions where ocean water pushes into the river. **During the walk, he reflects on quitting vaping after 32 years** and notes improved physical capacity for running. He addresses **RV water system failures** affecting kitchen sink and shower, with only the bathroom sink functioning properly. He's currently washing dishes in the bathroom due to lack of water pressure in other fixtures. **Operating under financial constraints**, he describes his minimal expenses (internet, Jeep payment, food) and mentions working intensively on projects that need alliance support. He's developing infrastructure to allow people to sign up for his project, expecting completion within 1-2 days. He also **corrects AI pipeline behavior** regarding pathologizing language, noting the need to train AI systems away from crisis-framing toward pressure-based language. The transmission occurs during a break in rainy weather, with more rain expected.

Jan 5, 2026 · 27% match

Walking Buddy by Ocean, Reflecting on Motorbikes

rswfire walks Buddy (not his dog) along the ocean on a cloudy day. He reflects on never having crossed the ocean and mentions plans to take John to Hawaii by boat if things work out. He observes the summer crowds and notes feeling more closed off since 'honeyman.' He expresses interest in getting a motorbike for highway and dune use, considering how it would fit with his RV setup. Buddy barks at motorbikes but not quads, which rswfire had forgotten about. They are at an ATV-allowed section of beach near where rswfire lives on an ATV campground.

Jul 20, 2025 · 27% match

Hunting for Coastal Boyfriend While Managing RV Issues

rswfire walks through a coastal campground area looking for potential romantic connections, describing himself as "gravity" that people orbit around. He discusses practical matters including **RV maintenance issues** - a broken slide-out with water leaks that he's attempted to repair multiple times by climbing on his Jeep to reach the roof. He mentions selling his solar equipment for $2,500 (originally cost $8,000) to catch up on vehicle payments and cover expenses. He describes his **current living situation** - using his own bathroom instead of campground facilities since January, implementing a skincare routine, and planning organizational tasks. He notes being at this location for 6 weeks, which he considers too long and doesn't plan to repeat. The transmission includes observations about **campground dynamics** - tent campers, weekend patterns, and interactions with rangers including one he describes as homophobic who wouldn't let him use a ladder. rswfire mentions his **work situation** - having profiles on Upwork and Guru for freelance work, needing more income, and planning to repurchase solar equipment. He references a previous encounter at Cap Blanco with someone who "turned out to be crazy" but was initially fun.

Mar 15, 2025 · 26% match

Reflecting on Campground Community Dynamics at 3AM

rswfire wakes up at 3AM with disrupted sleep patterns and reflects on his day working as a volunteer at a federal campground. He describes riding his golf cart (dubbed 'chaos chariot' by Claude) and observing the community of people living there - mostly individuals on society's fringes using the campground as semi-permanent housing rather than traditional camping. **Key interactions include:** helping a woman who was hesitant to claim her space and use amenities she'd paid for, dealing with a rude woman who weaponized his authenticity when he admitted not knowing what tool she needed, and encountering a man who wanted them to cut down a tree for better satellite reception. He also met a young man on a bicycle who paid for additional nights, recognizing this as part of the survival pattern. **rswfire realizes his volunteer uniform and hat give him authority he hadn't fully recognized** and commits to using his pattern-recognition abilities to help people navigate this lifestyle, while maintaining a 'cosmic ledger' of those who treat him poorly. He anticipates this community will grow as systems strain and housing markets crash.

Jan 9, 2025 · 26% match

Managing Financial Pressure While Pursuing Park Ranger Career

rswfire wakes at 5:30 AM after poor sleep, obsessing over a song called "Just a Cloud" that he's played on repeat for two days. He faces immediate financial pressure with vehicle payments due and $500 RV insurance payment coming up. **Family refuses to help** despite his history of supporting them. He spends the morning cleaning a yurt for his volunteer campground host job, managing only to wash windows in 4 hours due to lack of guidance and equipment restrictions. **Gets confirmed for February position** at Honeyman Park Welcome Center, with yurt cleaning resuming in March. His new boss provides steps to become a seasonal ranger starting March-April, specifically as a gatekeeper. rswfire considers temporary town work but resists returning to freelance programming after 10 months away. **Willing to lose RV but not his Jeep**, which he considers essential. Reflects on 10-month life transformation process and trusts it will continue unfolding. Rules out federal employment under Trump administration. Ends by warning about setting 500 YouTube videos to members-only, requiring individual processing that could trigger mass notifications.

Jan 7, 2025 · 26% match

Processing Dismissive Treatment from Oregon State Park Ranger

The speaker recounts a negative interaction with an Oregon State Park Ranger during a visit to fix a booking mistake. After staying at the campground for 10 days as a model occupant, the speaker encountered the same ranger who had initially been helpful and friendly. This time, the ranger opened the conversation with "another 14 days" in what felt like an accusatory tone, despite the speaker following all rules by leaving for 3 days before returning. When the speaker asked about river flooding that the ranger had previously mentioned, expressing interest in experiencing it as a natural event, the ranger responded dismissively with "that's some dark humor, there's flooding down in Florida maybe you should go there." The speaker reflects on feeling invalidated and dismissed, noting the ranger's guarded demeanor and suggesting this represents a broader shift in park rangers from land-caring individuals to law enforcement-minded personnel who don't support people seeking genuine nature immersion.

Oct 20, 2024 · 26% match

Labor Day Weekend Crowds and RV Preparation

rswfire wakes to find the campground fully booked for Labor Day weekend, with neighbors arriving at every campsite. He documents the busy environment while expressing discomfort with crowds and preference for solitude. **RV maintenance tasks** are prioritized - the RV goes to the shop Tuesday, requiring a cottage rental Monday-Thursday. He treats hiking clothes with permethrin insect repellent due to severe mosquito bites covering his legs and arms. **Shower facilities** are described as substandard with broken doors and poor hot water control. After completing the chemical treatment process, he takes a short local trail walk near the campground. Throughout, he emphasizes readiness to leave Kentucky and begin true RV travel once practical matters are resolved.

Aug 29, 2024 · 26% match

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