tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post7748876481681898669..comments2023-04-26T06:28:20.198-07:00Comments on Home[less] Alone: My homeless journey beginsNeilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100899943285873792noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-90983000516235596912016-05-09T11:29:10.834-07:002016-05-09T11:29:10.834-07:00Hi Neil. Your story is intriguing. I feel for your...Hi Neil. Your story is intriguing. I feel for your situation. I hope you keep posting throughout your journey, not just your homelessness but beyond as well. <br /> I know you feel invisible right now but I hope you know you aren't. There are people that care about others no matter what circumstances they're currently in. I'll keep checking back for your posts.<br />Please stay strong and safe. Interested Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018914497898865470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-55871661619571515022016-05-08T23:22:11.723-07:002016-05-08T23:22:11.723-07:00Hi,
I'm sorry for your situation. There are l...Hi,<br /><br />I'm sorry for your situation. There are lot of homeless and car living blogs with very good advices you should definietly check them. Also it would be worth to search freelance jobs on the net.Tihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457260566286029298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-88096434542994581052016-05-07T06:11:06.897-07:002016-05-07T06:11:06.897-07:00Thanks for info, Pat. I've been fortunate in t...Thanks for info, Pat. I've been fortunate in that I was able to get a hotel room for a few nights. Good idea about Planet Fitness. I'll have to look into them. I think there's one around here.<br /><br />Thanks, again. Take care and stay safe.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100899943285873792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-36813524822005004292016-05-06T22:59:44.299-07:002016-05-06T22:59:44.299-07:00Hey neil,
I definitely ended up doing it in a fas...Hey neil,<br /><br />I definitely ended up doing it in a fashion that was much more on my own terms, but I'm without a home right now too. A couple things that keep me sane and give me a pretty good sense of dignity:<br /><br />- pick up a cheap dry-bag from REI. They're made to keep water out, but if you carry a small bottle of soap with you, you can use them to do small loads of wash any time. You're basically making a DIY version of the "Scrubba" -- look it up! Grab a clothes line there too, and you're good to go :)<br /><br />- Save up for a Hennessey Hammock, Expedition Asym Zip. It's really comfy and compact, and you can set it up in a stand of trees after dark in a public and safe place (perhaps near a bus stop or street lamp). Since you can quickly set up and pack up in 20 minutes each night/morning, you don't need to stake out a prime spot, and so you won't have to worry about seclusion or moving in on someone else's turf. Keep in mind that hammock lose more heat than tents (since the wind blows beneath you), so you'll probably need a sleepy back some nights.<br /><br />* Try to set up a homebase around a planet fitness. You can stay healthy and showered for like $20/month. It's pretty great.<br /><br />* Try to save up for a bike. Mobility is unbelievably empowering, and allows you to spread out from your Planet Fitness / park homebase without breaking a sweat<br /><br />Anyhow, all the best!Patrick Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216264976220737446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-57787512809939639562016-05-04T05:39:54.813-07:002016-05-04T05:39:54.813-07:00 i too am a writer, reporter, editor, last year wa... i too am a writer, reporter, editor, last year was the worst year of my life, not having a home, breast cancer surgery, etc. sleeping in my car and now in a tiny dysfunctional camper i know i am one of the lucky ones. and NO ONE should have to sleep on the concrete. my ss check is less than <br />$700 a month so I cannot afford to pay much rent, not 1K or 3K or whatever. there are many solutions but unfortunately greedy people who buy politicians are in charge and profit off of the misery of many. even when good samaritans come up with solutions and do good, some mayors, like mayor in LA steal the tiny homes built for homeless people and paid for by donations, leaving the people to die on the streets from violence and/or health issues. oops our moral decay and inhumanity is showing.CeliaSue Hechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849863909871420058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-55630930263517385782016-05-04T05:19:03.364-07:002016-05-04T05:19:03.364-07:00My HOMELESSNESS is by my choice....for health reas...My HOMELESSNESS is by my choice....for health reasons I came to Sarasota Florida to retire...was living up north in SC...too cold for this ole body...<br /><br />Debi Sargenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329807359851732011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-92090471796052452092016-05-04T05:18:40.736-07:002016-05-04T05:18:40.736-07:00My HOMELESSNESS is by my choice....for health reas...My HOMELESSNESS is by my choice....for health reasons I came to Sarasota Florida to retire...was living up north in SC...too cold for this ole body...<br /><br />Debi Sargenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329807359851732011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-127184579402811872016-04-30T07:50:49.153-07:002016-04-30T07:50:49.153-07:00Agreed.Agreed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536745222609953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652431607186373700.post-3019965988268080682016-04-30T03:20:36.335-07:002016-04-30T03:20:36.335-07:00Been a tough year or so. I've been very lucky ...Been a tough year or so. I've been very lucky inmany areas of my life. Obviously your fortunes haven't been quite been so good. Hopefully, that will change, but the suddenness of your fall is a lesson to us all. Good luck. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578333307954036723noreply@blogger.com