I guess we could refer him to the story of Ishi, but we are talking apples and oranges. Ishi just finally got tired of living alone...

:-)Well sir, I am more than aware of the likelihood in my coming across an electree that I can plug my laptop into. Far as charging it, I'll find myself a receptacle somewhere eventually. Initially while I'm in the woods, I don't plan on using the laptop at all. But I'll be moving toward towns towards my destinations, and I'll end up in all sorts of places... Will probably make notes as I go along, making plans on what knowledge to obtain when I do get access, so I end up making good use of my time.

The Verizon card express card that I use right now will no longer be active, so all I'll have is the integrated wireless card. In that case, there are many little cafes and restaurants which have free access, so I can always pop it out and lock in. Also, apartment complexes usually have a few connections, and some will be unsecured.



I read it, and it definitely is interesting- True enough, it's not really a comparison to the purposes of my journey, but it is a good example of what can be done with even primitive tools, lack of technology. I'm gonna have a dang pack full of stuff to use.

There is no way I could go into all of my ultimate goals here-That isn't what this forum is for, I don't want to crowd it up with irrelevant information. If you would like to do that, I can through e-mail or private messages. For the purposes of this
forum, I'll simply say that I see a LOT of problems with society, both specific and in general, that I wish to make change- Exactly how, I'm not sure yet- All I know is what has failed so far... The purpose of this trip around the country is for self-direction.



I have to say first that I have NO disregard for my family. I love them very much. They took care of me from the time that I was born, up until about 16- and they still help me to this day. I see the point in taking care of them when they can't take care of themselves, so I will most definitely be back- I know it hurts them to go now, and not everyone I know understands. But I look forward with the future of possibly being able to make them proud, once I have achieved my goal(s).

Fair enough....

Last comment....As I tell my daughter (your age) that it is more important that she be confident and proud of herself in her own eyes. The confidence and pride from others will follow.

Prepare well; Journey with determination; Enjoy the discoveries.

I wish you great success.

I suggest you read Joseph Campbell's Hero of a Thousand Faces before you start this Vision Quest. The anti authority remarks stop- now.