Where To Begin?

It's been SOOO long since my last post of any merit or substance and much has happened. The diverticulitis adventure took a fair wind out of my creative sails. Add to that the day to day stuff that keeps getting in my way and....

I just haven't been writing!

And there is so much to tell. The groups of 'tween boys who asked me the most intelligent questions about my situation. The car fire I saw today at WalMart. ALL the people who offered me such support when the car was down for the count, fuel pump wise. And the tech shop owner who offered to fix it, no labor and parts at cost.

Not to mention finishing posts I started here with the promise of a follow up. And of course the man I met who belongs to a group that you and I quote at least once a day, on average.

Tonight I have until 12:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time to be mobile. After that, my insurance lapses for the time being and I will be grounded. So, I'll have a fair bit-O-time to muse here and get caught up. Look for more frequent and consistant postings, especially since I am counting down to FINALLY getting my way outta New Jersey!!!

In the meantime, feel free to visit me. I will be at the abandoned Shell gas station on the corner of Rt. 46-W and Woodland Ave., 07828. And while in the area, stop in for some delicious Italian food at Vincenzo's right near by. Tell'em the homeless guy sent you. They have fed me very, VERY well!

Until next time...

Well, This Should Dispel Those Nasty Rumors!

Seems an appearance I made at a Town Hall Meeting of New Jersey Govenor Chris Christie went viral. Apparently, the idea of a homeless guy being conservative is attention getting on either side of the political fence. To be lionized, blogged, written, commented and YouTubed about is humbling. What really surprised me was the number of people, both in person and in print, that said I brought tears to their eyes.

Then we have the doubters!

In a few places I (and by association Gov. Christie's office) found myself accused of being a "plant". Those who believed that figured, no way was a homeless guy not a raging marxist liberal, ranting against Bush and the "rethuglicans". That or out of my mind.



I am here to tell you, I am no plant. I found out about the meeting a few hours before it began and decided to attend. And I am pretty sure that "plants" get to watch the proceedings from inside the auditorium as opposed through an open door from the outside.

And if I was a plant, doing a favor for the current administration, I am sure I wouldn't find myself in the situation I am in now.

No money and a shot fuel pump! I have a place that will do the labor gratis, but I need to raise the cash for the parts involved. So guess what I am about to do.....

I am blatantly seeking donations to get things moving again. All told I need a bit north of $200.00. The pump is the major issue, but there are some other things what need addressing.Anything I get over that amount goes to day to day and the deductible for my Colonoscopy next month.

Thus, if anyone out there can help, please consider doing so. It would be GREATLY appreciated and would help the cause along nicely.

It also dispels that rumor I was a Christie plant. I mean, I am sure the N.J.G.O.P. wouldn't want me stranded after I have "performed" so well for them. You can find it by Googling "Christie Homeless Guy".

So, until next time.....

Akkk..where to begin....

I am sitting in The conversion Van Of Wonders that is not so wonderous today while dealing with a chest cold AND allergies AND H E A T!!!!

The van started sputtering 2 days ago and running really rough. Once I parked and tried to start it again, it was a no go. In so much as I had run out of gas many times this past winter, as well as putting old gas in to stay warm and mobile, I and others figured it was an overtaxed and clogged fuel filter.

Nope!

Right now dunno if it's the fuel pump. relay, or if I even have spark. Bob The Van Eating dog is with me until this afternoon, but once gone back to the shore, I can pull out the seat and the dog house over the engine and do the spark check.

And here I thought I would get to write about a LOT of stuff from the past month and a half or so. Best laid plans and all that.

So, if anyone is in the Budd Lake area and wants to stop by and say "Howdy". you can easily spot The Conversion Van Of Wonders from Rt. 46 Westbound at the Minute Mart and Vincenzzo's Pizza Restaurant. I MUST say these folks take very good care of me.

SIDETRACK: JUST now a very nice young man came up and offered me some cash. This helps TONS!!!

One bonus is that I do have electric and internet, so I should be able to write something this evening in the way of getting y'all caught up. Since my hospitalization, it's been pretty interesting and enlightening. I hope to get to regular updates and stories soon.

Until next time....