My Wandering Soul

[Klierslc]

Maybe I just hate used car dealers, but I would trade that thing in. It would serve them right.

You might be able to get a few bucks for that modded temp guage too. Just swap it out with a 95-97 80 with a stock guage....

 

[GTABurnout]

Make sure you know where you're going!
Lewis Carroll from Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

“Cheshire Cat,” she began, rather timidly, as she did not at all know whether it would like the name: however, it grinned a little wider. “Come, it's pleased so far,” thought Alice, and she went on. “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to” said the Cat.
“I don't much care where…” said Alice.
“Then it doesn't matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
“…so long as I get SOMEWHERE” Alice added as an explanation.
“Oh, you're sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.”

Funny we just had a meeting at work where this quote was brought up. You need to know where your going.

 

[Streakerfreak]

I am going to try and sell the Cruiser. I will take care of the waterpump this week as I have it right here with me waiting to go on when I have the time.

I'm thinking $3,000 obo with all the mods, hi-lift, and sleeping platform. Or a trade. I'm also looking into seeing what I need to do to get my motorcycle license as I am sitting right in front of a motorcycle that will be put up for sale soon. Makes a lot of sense too given the cost of gas and also that I am alone now.

Might be a challenge since my license is still a CT one and I have no address here to switch over. Looking at the options though.

 

[tdesanto]

Phil, if you end up selling the cruiser and therefore giving up your "home", I think you mentioned in this thread or the other one that is now gone, that you don't have a tent. I have a 3-man Kelty that you're welcome to if you need it. It's not super light for backpacking or anything, but I would think it would work well with a car or motorcycle. It's in perfect shape.

 

[Streakerfreak]

Phil, if you end up selling the cruiser and therefore giving up your "home", I think you mentioned in this thread or the other one that is now gone, that you don't have a tent. I have a 3-man Kelty that you're welcome to if you need it. It's not super light for backpacking or anything, but I would think it would work well with a car or motorcycle. It's in perfect shape.[/qoute]

Thank you for the offer. Yes I no longer have a tent. I will keep it in mind this week and let you know. The more I can do on my own the better.

 

[goldenbeagle]

Phil,

Keep your head up man and continue to keep us up to speed. For the first time I checked out your blog...there is some good stuff in there and if read close enough one can figure out a little more about what drove you from CT.

Of course most of us don't know all your reasons...but honestly its not our life or our problems. As a community all we can do is support.

Just keep posting...and remember....no adventure in life is drama free!

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

Might be a challenge since my license is still a CT one and I have no address here to switch over. Looking at the options though.

I believe if you can find a UPS Store and register for a mailbox there they actually give you a physical address not a PO Box #. Its also pretty cool because since it sounds like you will be moving around a lot they will forward mail and packages for you.

It sounds like you could very well land back here in AZ after your job in Montana. Might be a good place to get this kind of stuff situated.

 

[Streakerfreak]

Phil,

Keep your head up man and continue to keep us up to speed. For the first time I checked out your blog...there is some good stuff in there and if read close enough one can figure out a little more about what drove you from CT.

Of course most of us don't know all your reasons...but honestly its not our life or our problems. As a community all we can do is support.

Just keep posting...and remember....no adventure in life is drama free!

Thank you. I've done my best to shed light on what has happened without actually giving the details. Its been a hard line to walk.

Yes, drama is all part of the adventure and I am okay with that even if its a bit overwhelming when I am trying to figure out my direction in life. I am up for the challege though as I need it.

 

[Streakerfreak]

I believe if you can find a UPS Store and register for a mailbox there they actually give you a physical address not a PO Box #. Its also pretty cool because since it sounds like you will be moving around a lot they will forward mail and packages for you.

It sounds like you could very well land back here in AZ after your job in Montana. Might be a good place to get this kind of stuff situated.

I will look into it. Thank you.

 

[LowTech]

Life is just an oversized vers. of our daily life, a journey from morning birth to "going under" at the end of the day.

Is it really about getting "there", . . . or about "going" there? :sombrero:

When we get to the end of this adventure we're done! No going back for those "missed" adventures.


You are most def welcome in our camp, where ever it may be. :smiley_drive:

(Written from the backyard of a friend, where I'm working on one of our "Caravan", during this latest "Long Trip w/ little money and Eyes "WIDE OPEN" adventure)

 

[Whitey]

I'm also looking into seeing what I need to do to get my motorcycle license as I am sitting right in front of a motorcycle that will be put up for sale soon. Makes a lot of sense too given the cost of gas and also that I am alone now.

Buying a motorcycle to drive to Montana in the middle of winter. Good idea.

 

[goldenbeagle]

Buying a motorcycle to drive to Montana in the middle of winter. Good idea.

Sorry...that made me laugh. Hahaha

I once had to drive a Jeep with no windshield, no top, and no doors and in the middle of a heavy snow strom...worst idea ever. Its funny now to me....but I wasnt laughing while driving it. "F-ING COLD" is the only thing that pops in my mind when thinking about that 2 hour trip.

 

[Terrainist]

OMG, party, party, party... the cruiser is leaving. If that isn't reason to celebrate.. well, any reason to celebrate is worth... celebrating. Whatever.

Neh on the motorcycle, but do whatever you feel too. No place to sleep ready. No place to relax ready. No place to stay out of the elements ready. No place to keep your stuff. It gets old fast. Trying to work and travel while "homeless" with a motorcycle... difficult.

A 2wd with positraction and more clearance than a Civic will get you anyplace just about. 20 mpg's hopefully if you stay out of the pedal. A place to go and crash while you are working here and there. I see a stealth van in your future.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2249526407.html

Only 160 kmillas and less than 150 illegals over the border with it.
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2226570090.html

http://sierravista.craigslist.org/cto/2178169425.html

http://stgeorge.craigslist.org/ctd/2185093909.html

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/2229548060.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/bar/2241305715.html

VW buses...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2207529213.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2198116071.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2189516923.html

.... just some ideas.

You can get a private mailbox for an address. You can get a job NOW frequently through a temp agency. Stay in the van for a couple weeks, save some cash, move on.

Good luck with everything.

P.S. Check your insurance rates for a motorcycle.

 

[tdesanto]

No place to sleep ready. No place to relax ready. No place to stay out of the elements ready. No place to keep your stuff. It gets old fast. Trying to work and travel while "homeless" with a motorcycle... difficult.

Those were my first thoughts too.

 

[Streakerfreak]

It may be difficult, but if others have done it so can I. Look at the temp differences between Helena, MT and Prescott right now. It may be uncomfortable, but it will flat out save me money with gas prices going so high. I already live like a backpacker right now and if I can do that I can do a motorcycle.


Look I am just going over every option right now.