Three weeks of failure!
I have been in Colorado for 3 weeks now and have gotten absolutely no where. No one will hire me, no one wants to help me out and no one gives a crap about my situation here. So today I decided to listen to those who have encouraged me to go to Utah. I used to live there a few years ago (when I was married) and loved it there....even if there is no Gambling, Lottery or Cannabis legalized there.
So this morning I went and got a couple tires put on the rear of my van and a spare tire. Then headed over to Uhaul and got a small 4' X 8' enclosed trailer. Then headed to my storage and cleaned it out. Then came back to the motel and loaded everything but my desk, fridge, laptop, monitor and camera bag. I will load those in the morning and head out.
My Route
I am going to go across Interstate 70 West just a short hop and then cut up through the Western Slopes to US40. I will run US40 across into Utah and then into Salt Lake City, Utah. My Route can be seen on Google Maps here!
Photography
From what I understand there is a hell of a lot of stuff to see and photograph on this route, so it will probably take me 3 days to make the 458 mile drive. Hence the reason I got the uhaul trailer, so I can take my time and get lots of "Pretty Pictures" for my Steemian Friends!
Plan once in Utah!
First thing when I get to Salt Lake City, UT is to find a cheap storage unit somewhere relatively close to downtown SLC and empty out the Uhaul Trailer. If I remember correctly the Uhaul place I am supposed to return the trailer has storage spaces. Once trailer is cleaned out I am going to return the Uhaul trailer.
Then I am going to switch my registration for Uber to Salt Lake City, UT as soon as I get there and hopefully be able to (finally) get a rental car so I can start working. I am also going to apply with Lyft as soon as I get to Utah in case Uber keeps jerking me around like they have here in Denver.
Once I am working for Uber/Lyft I will start saving money to get the "Steemit Ambassador RV". I haven't touched any of the donations that where received towards the "Steemit Ambassador RV" and do not plan to, instead I will add to them when I can.
Car Fund!
I hope this doesn't upset anyone who donated, but the money I received in donations towards the Car Fund where used today to get 3 used tires (and 1 rim) and have them mounted, balanced and installed (except for the spare) on my van. I also spent part of it on Fluids (brake and transmission) so I can hopefully make it to Utah. I also used a portion of it towards renting the Uhaul trailer as I figured having the weight behind the van would be less taxing on the old beast than having it loaded to the brim. Plus, now I have a place to sleep (in the van) when I stop enroute to Salt Lake City, UT and after I arrive in Utah.
Help!
If you live in or near Salt Lake City, UT and have a spare room/couch you wouldn't mind "renting me" for a bit at an affordable price please let me know (email me at [email protected]). I will likely not be online for most of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday this week as I doubt I will have cell signal for most of the route I am taking.
Also if you live in or near Salt Lake City, UT and have a spare vehicle (2002 or newer) that I could borrow to Uber with until I can buy a vehicle that would be AMAZING!
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@venuspcs, Utah sounds like a good time. Maybe it's just a stop and go at the beginning of a new life journey through the Americas. Steem On!
Nice post thanks for sharing.
nice its great for u...u if u planed about it
Good luck and keep the hope. Have a nice day. :)
Godspeed and be careful!
Salt Lake is a beautiful place. You should do well there.
So what was actually wrong in denver. Three weeks of failure? Not even a pinch of hope there? Good luck man.
Well my van keeps breaking down, I can't find a job, Uber approved me but can't get a car to drive for them, I can't breathe....shall I keep going???
No need too, since this time it's gonna be all fine, good luck!
Wishing you well in your travels. Perhaps the Mormons will be good to you.
Amazing post, my friend, I'm still happy. @srmit
good job brother keep it up
Good luck man!!!
Sorry my home state did you wrong. Best of luck with Utah.