We Bought the RV; Now We Need Some Gas!

Hopefully, if all goes as planned and our loans go through, my four dogs and myself will set out from Los Angeles on August 20th in hopes of making it to Boston in one piece.  We've been planning this trip for months now, determining the best mode of transportation and ensuring that when we landed we would have a place to call home.  Now that both of those concerns have been taken care of (we bought an older model RV for a third of the cost of a rental and have just signed the lease to a West Roxbury apartment) all we have to worry about is what we're going to take with us and how we're going to pay for gas.

Though I've been working extra this summer to cover moving expenses, I miscalculated fuel costs and miles per gallon on a 1973 Dodge Escapade.  After covering Buddy's unexpected vet bills (who knew he'd need surgery and end up having epilepsy), and after paying for registration, insurance, and a tune-up (hopefully it won't need any other work), I imagine we'll be quite short on cash for gas.  To compensate, I've been trying to sell things on Craigs List and (blush) standing on Hollywood Blvd with a can and Buddy (he just loves the attention) asking the tourists for donations.  Though this has given us a few dollars, it certainly won't get our RV across the US (at least not by September, it won't).

So, if there is any way you could help us, we would appreciate it.  I hate asking for hand outs, but I'm running out of time and there are only so many of my friends who need their apartments cleaned or their living rooms painted.  Anything you could do to help us would be a blessing.  Maybe you know a mechanic in the area who would work on our vehicle for a discount (or for ... free ;) ).  Maybe you have a few dollars you could send our way.  Maybe you have time for a few extra prayers today.  Any little bit would help.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.  Perhaps we'll get to see you either before we go, or along the way.  That would be nice! ;)