The Plan

I've been in Erie Pennsylvania since early September 2008 because my 90 year old father has been having some medical issues. I aborted my travels to do this, but Erie offers me little human contact, no stimulating conversation, no income, and a lot of personal rejection. As much as I feel an obligation to be my father's health advocate and chauffeur, I am losing myself and my physical health is deteriorating. I need to find soft places to land where I feel acceptance and inclusion by kind people.

Not wanting to intrude on other people's privacy, I prefer living in my van in safe places than taking up space in people's homes. A fan of tiny houses, I actually feel more peaceful living inside my van than anywhere else, but I'd like to house-sit or business-sit for absent owners. Additionally, I'd be happy to act as "night watchman" in parking lots owned by churches, doctor's offices, veterinarians offices if I can have access to an outside electric outlet.

So, toward this end I am selling as much of my heavy, bulky items for much needed cash and so I don't have to put them in storage, and giving away what doesn't sell and what I absolutely don't want to keep or take with me in my 2002 Ford Econoline 250. (More about the van later.)

My apartment lease expires at the end of February so I intend to be out of the apartment and living full-time with my cat in my primitively outfitted van by Feb. 28, although it may be March 30 if the weather isn't conducive to moving (by myself) and living in the van. A blizzard will slow me down considerably.

This blog will update you on my progress. I hope you will become a follower.