05-25-2018, 09:45 PM
The process of my build is a long and interesting story. This is not it. I had liquidated my assets to build a van.
I left Missouri in July of 2014. I found a deal on batteries so I spent 20% of my disability check on them. Basic bills (Insurance) and some final expenses ate up another 60% of my resources. Either I hit the road or I stay stuck there for another month. I made it to Colorado before the well hit critical. I sold a few things and made it to Pueblo. There I sat waiting for a deposit to happen. I had enough fuel to drive around town and lived on my food stockpile. I was down to ramen before i had more money.
No safety net, or cash reserve.
But my cat and I had a great time. Twenty days of forced down time. The next time it happened I was better prepared. A variety of food and drinks. More options on cooking. Find a Y or health club to keep clean. Parks are great, load up a kindle with books. Have electric. Also have more than one was of charging your batteries.
I left Missouri in July of 2014. I found a deal on batteries so I spent 20% of my disability check on them. Basic bills (Insurance) and some final expenses ate up another 60% of my resources. Either I hit the road or I stay stuck there for another month. I made it to Colorado before the well hit critical. I sold a few things and made it to Pueblo. There I sat waiting for a deposit to happen. I had enough fuel to drive around town and lived on my food stockpile. I was down to ramen before i had more money.
No safety net, or cash reserve.
But my cat and I had a great time. Twenty days of forced down time. The next time it happened I was better prepared. A variety of food and drinks. More options on cooking. Find a Y or health club to keep clean. Parks are great, load up a kindle with books. Have electric. Also have more than one was of charging your batteries.
Compared to parenting, Cat herding is less complicated
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