[grumpy8]

so what? Old ladies can be warm and very helpful too

[larrywright]

And old ladies have kids and grandkids who might also be in a position to be of assistance. OP should open every door he finds, one of them is going to lead to a better place.

[marcus_holmes]

this is true. And I guess it could result in couchsurfing to stay off the streets, at least.