HP of NVRP 83X, August 3, 2021

HIGHPOINT OF NORTH VALLEYS REGIONAL PARK 83X August 3, 2021

Having some dental work to be done today, I first had a light breakfast. Before dawn, I hiked out to bag the highpoint of North Valleys Regional Park 83X. Then home for cleaning up, getting drink, and taking off for the dental office. The drilling and grinding took near three hours, costing me most of my cash for the month. Finally done with the work, I had less pain.

To celebrate, I motored to the fav casino on the main street. They had a car show, so I captured photos. Into the casino resort, I saw new sights along the elevated walkway over the main street. Then to the restaurant, I ordered wor won ton soup. Still able to enjoy fine dining, I tipped $3, and sauntered back through the walkway. Back to the car show, they didn't have any more Ts that were my color and size. Ready to pay $25 for this memento, I may be back to look again.

Cruising back north on the main street, I got groceries and had food at home. Then to the bedroom to get the news, and music, I slept to 10:30 p.m., to start on webwork. My molars have been saved from a root canal, and so I don't lose my teeth to chew. I'd better take more care of my teeth, as having to move back in fall, 2020, I started to ignore brushing every night. They had to pull out a molar then, so I chewed with my right side. Shame then to lose the other molars, so then likely dentures. Implants are a possibility, though they run a lot and insurance doesn't pay. With the home equity loan, though, I'd have the money.

Frugality willl be required till I get more money by my cash back refinance, then my credit cards will be paid off. I did ask now for a higher loan amount, as I now had the dental bill, which depleted my bank account. With barely enough to pay the bills for this month, I may have to try to get a shark rate personal loan. With coupons for the local fast food, I won't have the $$$ meals as I once paid for to consume. Used to be as I was working, I'd make quick ten cent lunches of instant ramen, as I lived close to the workplace. While I'm not so much in dire straits, it'll be a lot better once I get financing. I'll be buying a new computer, and then the 500 mile range tri motor pickup.

With never partners anymore, thanks to the enviro hiking club ban, no road trips for all of them or me, for now. With an active peak section, I got companions for my private trips. Though there's never been such a thing in Nevada, and each to their own as far as adventure. I'd think with rich or idle people looking for things to do, there'd be at least one person who'll take advantage of my generousity. As the thru hikers have mostly passed through, only one has ever stayed in my spare rooms. Being a trail angel, I only gave out cold drinks and rides, with never much company to share my new home.

So, to bag the local peaks, and then a few in the Northern Sierra. With never to pay for gas, and so little maintenance required, car travel is so cheap for me. Looking like nobody to share a ride with me in my coming electric pickup, so be it. It's been solo climbs, and so they will go on.

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