Waterlogged
So last night it rained all night long, viscous downpour with howling wind. Needless to say my poor little tent was not prepared for the deluge and the condensation has everything soaking wet this morning. With that said, I have had to re-evaluate my situation and make alternate plans.
Determined
Never being one to give up I am more Determined than ever to survive and thrive. However, I must face reality. Camping in a tent in the middle of nowhere is not a long term solution. I wished it was, but in a tent it just isn't. So I am going to pack up my campsite today and head into Denver. It is the closest town with Storage Units, Truck Stops (so I can get a shower when I need one) and work. I just hope my old crappy van doesn't completely let me down.
The plan is simple: Make it to Denver, put a bunch of my stuff in a small (cheap) storage locker so I can sleep in my van (instead of a tent) and then find somewhere to park where I won't be hassled or van towed away. Then start looking for some kind of work so I can get me a better vehicle/home and save up a little money before I start traveling again.
Need your vote for #teemnomad
This experience has afforded me the chance to make lots of new friends (mostly on Steemit) and I realized there are a lot of people who are in similar situations to mine. So I want to start a Discord Channel over on the PAL network called #teemnomad.
#teemnomad will be a place for people who are homeless, camping, living in their vehicles, traveling around by foot, etc. to congregate, exchange stories, share their experiences, help each other and get the support they need from a community of like minded individuals.
In order to start #teemnomad channel on PAL network I need 15 people to comment below something like:
I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: whateveryourusernameondiscordisgoeshere!
Update #1
Much to my surprise my old craptastic Ford van made it over Vail summit and into Denver. I am now at the TA Truck Stop in West Denver (Wheat Ridge, CO). I am gonna have some real food and figure out my next step.
"Freedom is living, living isn't freedom!" - by Richard Colbert (aka @venuspcs)
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I forgot about th van being full of you stuff. I'm betting you make into Denver in that hot mess of a van. @venuspcs, what a crazy adventure this has become and I can't wait to see Denver. I pulled into Denver with my van behind me. Richard, Steem On and Go Broncos!
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Are you in Denver?
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I'm in California my friend.
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Oh man, you have to watch Colorado. It will slip up on you and kick your rear when you least expect it. Usually at night, in a tent, in the middle of nowhere and pouring down rain. Good Luck on your adventure Venuspcs.
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It sounds like a great idea, I will be in when I get my van :)
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: lol...he knows who I am ...if he don't...then I don't know him as little as i think I do...FTRs! ;p
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Not livin the street life these days but I was 10 years the vagabond after getting out of the navy...half a life time ago. I support the effort so will do as asked.
People gotta know they be loved...good initiative.
And I have two old ford pick ups...they'll out live me I expect...so I never doubted your van...was the rubber that had me worried...in the mountains...bin there done that. You hear of the Coke in BC?
See you in the nomad bar 'n grill @venuspcs ;)
peace out...in
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I still have your back brother.
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Hello, Sounds like a terrible night. I hope it was not too cold on top of the rain but it is Colorado. I up voted you but my vote doesn't count for much yet. i do hope you find something. If i was close by, i would lend a hand. I am following you because I could easily be in your position and I want to see you succeed. i wish you the best. Keep Steaming ahead!
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: joedirt
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Here bro I support
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I would love to join #teamnomad, my discord chat username is gre3n.
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I'm so happy that you made it & the van is still moving. One more strep for you ❤ #teemnomad
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: @ArbitraryKitten !
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we're gonna have a kitten
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Awes! Smiling!!!
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: eve5
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I would like to join #teamnomad, my discord name is: lifewithcrypto
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Not a nomad currently but everything about it, interest me. I probably go a nomad lifestyle in the next one or two years, so some advice and tips could be useful.
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is : macchiata- !
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You have my support for #teemnomad, my discord username is gmuxx
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I would love to join #teemnomad, my discord username is: rtdcs
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Glad you made it to Wheat Ridge safely :) I would Love to join #teamnomad
as you know, we are full timers in our little RV too...
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