Posted this on a local bicycle forum today (edited it slightly..)
Hey guys and gals, my name is Edward. I am 21 yrs old. I am a card counter/AP turned degenerate poker player who quit his job while completely broke to chase a girl from Seattle to Kansas. I discovered that she is very violent, and I ended up in jail after attempting to defend myself. Once my legal trouble was settled I had no choice but to beg my parents for a flight ticket and come home.
Now I am home at my parents house and I want to run away from this entire situation. I previously was living in Seattle dealing cards at a small casino. Now I shudder at the thought of going back to work for casinos. They are infiltrated with the most incoherent low-life's I have ever witnessed.
My plan is to gather some clothes, food, and sleeping supplies and hop on my bicycle and head to Reno, NV(approx. 570 miles). I would like to find some work in Reno and a place to stay for awhile. Although my spirits are bright and I maintain a positive attitude I must say my situation is on the brink of desperation(admittedly, by choice).
Anyways.. I came here to ask for advice. I am not an experienced bicycle rider. I bought a Marin Muirwoods a few years ago and have gone on some short rides, but I have very little bicycle knowledge. I came here to ask what you all think I should know to be as prepared as possible. Things such as what to bring, what route to take, where I can camp out safely, etc. would be very helpful. If anyone has an empty couch or shower along my way I may be able to offer some sort of labor or be greatly indebted.
Thank you!
I am not firm on going to Reno(Vegas would be cool, Tucson seems attractive if I can ever muster up another bankroll.. I was in Wendover last month seems like it might be tough to find a place to stay there), but I want to go on an adventure and I have no money. If anyone has somewhere I can stay while I get back on my feet I could possibly be of AP assistance(playing coupons/promo's, scouting, spotting, etc.). I play hi-lo proficiently with about 80 indice's. I have a little bit of HC experience too. I realize I'm going out on a serious limb here, but what the hell.. Someday I'll just look back and laugh as long as I'm not dead.
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Hey guys and gals, my name is Edward. I am 21 yrs old. I am a card counter/AP turned degenerate poker player who quit his job while completely broke to chase a girl from Seattle to Kansas. I discovered that she is very violent, and I ended up in jail after attempting to defend myself. Once my legal trouble was settled I had no choice but to beg my parents for a flight ticket and come home.
Now I am home at my parents house and I want to run away from this entire situation. I previously was living in Seattle dealing cards at a small casino. Now I shudder at the thought of going back to work for casinos. They are infiltrated with the most incoherent low-life's I have ever witnessed.
My plan is to gather some clothes, food, and sleeping supplies and hop on my bicycle and head to Reno, NV(approx. 570 miles). I would like to find some work in Reno and a place to stay for awhile. Although my spirits are bright and I maintain a positive attitude I must say my situation is on the brink of desperation(admittedly, by choice).
Anyways.. I came here to ask for advice. I am not an experienced bicycle rider. I bought a Marin Muirwoods a few years ago and have gone on some short rides, but I have very little bicycle knowledge. I came here to ask what you all think I should know to be as prepared as possible. Things such as what to bring, what route to take, where I can camp out safely, etc. would be very helpful. If anyone has an empty couch or shower along my way I may be able to offer some sort of labor or be greatly indebted.
Thank you!
I am not firm on going to Reno(Vegas would be cool, Tucson seems attractive if I can ever muster up another bankroll.. I was in Wendover last month seems like it might be tough to find a place to stay there), but I want to go on an adventure and I have no money. If anyone has somewhere I can stay while I get back on my feet I could possibly be of AP assistance(playing coupons/promo's, scouting, spotting, etc.). I play hi-lo proficiently with about 80 indice's. I have a little bit of HC experience too. I realize I'm going out on a serious limb here, but what the hell.. Someday I'll just look back and laugh as long as I'm not dead.
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