Greetings again,
Having made the transition into homelessness, and not enjoying the experience too much, I am still grateful, though I am once again forced to ask for things I need. Though I do not like to count on others' generosity, I really have no other choice at the present. That being said, here’s my situation: thanks to the generosity of a few members of the conscience community, I now have a tent, backpack sleeping bag and a trailer to tow behind my bike. I have found a piece of property in the hills outside of Guerneville, and have been given permission to camp there. Since it appears to be safe from thieves (so far), I would like to make it a little more comfortable.
If anyone has the following items that they don’t need and could donate them, I would greatly appreciate it.
1) A shikibuton This is what I’m told that a tri-fold matress is called. This alone would greatly improve things for my back, and is light enough for me to pack up the mountain.
2) A pair of men’s hiking boots size 11 1/2 or 12, and socks - I have 2 pair that are rapidly wearing out. I’m camped on a mountain and have to hike up to get to my camp, and tennis shoes are really difficult to climb over steep, loose terrain in.
3) A solar shower, which would be a godsend right now,
4) a white gas or propane cookstove, and lantern, and maybe one of those little fold up camping shovels.
5) Last, if anyone has a container of some sort, like maybe a free standing metal cabinet, that I could secure to a tree or something and put my few remaining valuables in and lock it up, that would be great.
As I said before, it’s not easy for me to ask, but being a 59 year old person with disabilities and no income is even less easy, so.... I do not have any transportation other than my bike but if you have any of these items and can part with them and are perhaps passing through Guerneville, I can meet you if you give me a couple day’s advance notice. Thank you for reading, responding, and helping. Your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated.