ROAD TRIP DREAMING

It all began with a perfectly normal day, a good cruise with the car nuts, good weather, good buttermilk pie.

And then it all started, a small group discussion about the great American race. And all the different cars, some older than dirt. That made the trip with little trouble. And for those that had a bit of a challenge. The innovated ways they took to continue on.

 Suddenly out of the blue the convo changes. What about that guy who bought an old car and put $8,000 in it to upgrade the brakes, tires, tune up etc. Who has the intent to finish the journey to the coast. Where he will sell the car before returning home.

Hmmm my mind goes, what if i were to find an old car in fair running shape as far west as possible for no more than $1,500.. Like an old 1959 Lark or rambler wagon. Tune it, rebuild the brakes, put a decent set of craigslist bucket seats in it, same with tires. And a tow hitch for my small trailer to load up my camping gear. Something like this $700.00 1965 Wagoner on craigslist.

 





















No  other upholstery or body work.

Then load up and head east with the Atlantic in mind. No time line, no hotels, tent or car sleeping all the way. Preferably in free spots Unless a friend along the way offered a spot for my cot or tent for the night. Bathing as needed where opportunity allowed. ( last long trip i paid to go to public pools, cheap way to shower on the road. No fast food except mickeyDs senior coffee and dollar burro. The rest canned or camp cooked. Laundry is a bit of a problem, but yard sale clothes solve much of it. But you don't want to look to groady, or to funky.

Beside camping gear and bedding, some cookware, and a cooler. One needs small tool set, AAA membership, flashlight, camp light, rechargeable batteries a cell phone, & charger. Used books, renewed supply along the way. Don't overdo a camp site, set up for the length of stay

Computer? Maybe be good for mapping and   http://freecampsites.net/. Fishing laws (they are usually so restrictive and costly it's not worthwhile).
A survival handbook, and these three books. http://www.guidetofreecampgrounds.com/.

It's best to keep supplies to a reasonable minimum, i found last time to much is problematic. Better to buy small lots as you go. Same with cash, if your going to use it, put small amount in pocket to pay for purchase. You don't want to flash your cash.

It may be road trip dreaming, but it is now at the top of my bucket list. I just may have to shed a bunch of stuff, and make this dream come true.