[pct-l] The insecure way is really the secure way.

[Matthew Edwards]

The "insecure" way is really the secure way. (Joseph Campbell)

I am on the verge of abandoning my apartment and take to the road in an
ancient Chevy Blazer with a pop-up camper.
Long story short, I discovered my boss had committed I'd theft and racked
up an account in my name.
I don't use credit so it took me a while to find out.
There is very little work here and its expensive as hell.
I am ready to depart for fairer shores.
All my plumbing tools are loaded and my studio apt is swept clean.

I wrote the following to a total stranger regarding life on the road in an
rv:

"For some reason when i returned after hiking those 7,500 miles across 22
states and along the spine of almost every major mountain range in the
lower 48, for some reason i went right back into my old "secure" habit of
"needing" a roof above all else.
I have been miserable from the last day, June 21st 2011, when i completed
my Triple Crown, until now.
Huddled up in a 280 sq ft apartment with a lot of nosey neigbors and an
alcoholic boss.

As if all those days of freedom i spent sleeping on the dirt, living under
the sun, the moon, thru the rain and over the snow.. as if that meant
nothing.

I came right back like a good little lad and climbed back into my cage and
locked the door.

Why?"

Am i crazy?
I've scared the hell out of all my family members with my idea.
You people here are the closest thing i have to "understanding" friends.

Without telling me what to do..
What do you think of a 45 year old plumber with the obvious gaps in
employment suddenly pulling anchor and hitting the road?
Bare in mind i have all my tools aboard.
Am i going to become one of those crazy guys talking to himself and
collecting aluminum cans at rest stops? (I already talk to myself)

Any thoughts appreciated.
I haven't given notice to the landlord yet and I've got enough money to do
anything.. for a little while.

Go ahead and bash me over the head with criticism. I can take it.

Iceaxe (life was so much easier when i couldn't see the bars)