Guys, it really goes against the grain here, but I'm going to have to ax you to take it outside.
Also, you're not going to be able to guess where I am quite like that, CD. Nice try, though.
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Entry 3 (Day 2)
I managed to get a better look at the area before the sun started going down. The forest is to my 'east' (where the sun rises, don't'chaknow). The cliff starts to my 'west', and extends roughly 'north' and 'south' for a reasonable distance. I managed to find a river to the 'north' of my parking spot. Judging by the path it's dug in the cliffside, the river is here year-round. I could drive down that path, if I needed to; it's that wide.
Speaking of driving, my car's still in good shape. I'd topped off the gas late last week; with how short my commute is- was, I guess- I still have well over 300 miles worth in the tank. The ground in this field is just soft enough for the tires to dig ruts in it, but not so soft that I'd get mired all that easily. Since my car really isn't built for offroad use, this is a godsend.
Note to self: move the car every so often. Don't want it to push into the ground any. Even a light car squashes dirt.
After I'd gotten a good look at the area, I decided that my first priority was to reach the river. Even a city type like me knows that you'll die of thirst before you die of hunger- that, and that the surest way to find civilization is to locate the nearest river, and follow it to the ocean. Turns out the grassy field I'm parked in extends all the way over there. I've never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth (yeah, right!), so I just walked back, got in my car, and drove it over there.
There was one other piece of good news today. I didn't hear much of anything on my walk. No bird calls, no crashing of animals moving through foliage- nothing. If there are predators, they're either bloody quiet, or hibernating. Still a good sign. I'll sleep in the car again tonight, just to be sure. I figure any predators out there will either ignore it, or take long enough to get in that I'll be able to wake up before I die.
Sweet dreams!
My Unitarian Jihad Name is: Brother Atom Bomb of Courteous Debate. Get yours.
I've been writing a bit.
Also, you're not going to be able to guess where I am quite like that, CD. Nice try, though.
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Entry 3 (Day 2)
I managed to get a better look at the area before the sun started going down. The forest is to my 'east' (where the sun rises, don't'chaknow). The cliff starts to my 'west', and extends roughly 'north' and 'south' for a reasonable distance. I managed to find a river to the 'north' of my parking spot. Judging by the path it's dug in the cliffside, the river is here year-round. I could drive down that path, if I needed to; it's that wide.
Speaking of driving, my car's still in good shape. I'd topped off the gas late last week; with how short my commute is- was, I guess- I still have well over 300 miles worth in the tank. The ground in this field is just soft enough for the tires to dig ruts in it, but not so soft that I'd get mired all that easily. Since my car really isn't built for offroad use, this is a godsend.
Note to self: move the car every so often. Don't want it to push into the ground any. Even a light car squashes dirt.
After I'd gotten a good look at the area, I decided that my first priority was to reach the river. Even a city type like me knows that you'll die of thirst before you die of hunger- that, and that the surest way to find civilization is to locate the nearest river, and follow it to the ocean. Turns out the grassy field I'm parked in extends all the way over there. I've never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth (yeah, right!), so I just walked back, got in my car, and drove it over there.
There was one other piece of good news today. I didn't hear much of anything on my walk. No bird calls, no crashing of animals moving through foliage- nothing. If there are predators, they're either bloody quiet, or hibernating. Still a good sign. I'll sleep in the car again tonight, just to be sure. I figure any predators out there will either ignore it, or take long enough to get in that I'll be able to wake up before I die.
Sweet dreams!
My Unitarian Jihad Name is: Brother Atom Bomb of Courteous Debate. Get yours.
I've been writing a bit.