I Walmart camped last night through the storm (see previous post), and was a little dismayed this morning to see nothing in the vicinity to schedule out. I had been debating yesterday whether or not to return early, and decided to stick it out as I need to get used to this as "the new normal". I am thinking through strategies for future trips, including making cards as "the High Tech Hobo" and offering discounted services whenever I am in an area (because of the limited availability).
But I paused and thought it through, as I am still adjusting to what this recent change means to me on a practical level. As a folk muscian/storyteller, it seems foolish to waste an opportunity for research. A stop at the library for some print materials (and the plus of an open electric outlet to charge up, and high speed Internet), then I will head off to scope out the museum, and possibly the zoo. The bonus is I'm really not under a time crunch, so I can stop and look things through...and maybe get my name out there a bit.
I didn't bring the mattresses with me as I was more focused on having a good spare in the back of the van than a good mattress. My back is fast reminding me I need to fix that.
At the library, I was pleased to see I still know my Dewey Decimal system to know precisely where the music books are located. It was a good day, although I would be lying if I said I'm not eager to leave this humidity and get back to higher ground.
Oh, and...if you live somewhere that doesn't have a lot of great IT options, I DO hire out. Daily and hourly gigs will require some mileage compensation (although generally not full compensation, as I head out for 3-5 days at a time), weekly gigs include mileage. Also available on the music side for house concerts and small coffeeshop gigs (I even bring my own sound system). EMAIL me for more details.
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