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 ====== Making use of resources ====== ====== Making use of resources ======
  
-Folks who live in vehicles do not have ready access to resources that house-dwellers take for granted.  We have to //notice// resources and //take advantage of them appropriately// as we find them.  +Folks who live in vehicles do not have ready access to resources that house-dwellers take for granted.  We have to //notice// resources and //take advantage of them appropriately//. 
  
 +Similar to spider-man's "spidey sense", as vandwellers gain experience they can develop an awareness of available resources in the area;  paying attention goes a long way, as does the discipline to follow tyhrough and //leverage// resources as we find them. 
  
 ===== by place ===== ===== by place =====
  
 Since 'dwellers are mobile, we are exposed to a wide variety of places.   Since 'dwellers are mobile, we are exposed to a wide variety of places.  
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 +==== work and school ====
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 +Having an indoor job or attending school can be like winning the lottery for vehicle-dwellers.  Learn what resources are available and maximize their benefit.  
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 +In addition to having access to climate control, work/school have power outlets, water fountains and sinks, rest rooms, etc.
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 +Sometimes wifi, microwaves, refrigerator/freezers, ice machines, workout rooms, showers, or water spigots are available.  Ask around!
  
  
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 ==== commercial buildings ==== ==== commercial buildings ====
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 +=== food and drink ===
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 +Cafes, restaurants, and bars will have restrooms and often wifi and power outlets.  Ask to sit near a power outlet and charge your devices while you visit. 
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 === gyms === === gyms ===
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 ==== power ====  ==== power ==== 
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 +Carry a phone charger (with wall adapter) with you everywhere to take advantage of charging opportunities. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring them and charge whenever you see an opportunity. 
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 +In order to make most efficient use of your time near an outlet, it may make sense to:
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 +  * get a power brick or small [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generator]] to charge from the wall so you can take more power with you
 +  * carry a gym bag, day pack, or laptop bag containing
 +    * a power strip in it;  this will allow you to charge many things at once, and will also allow you to share the outlet more fairly
 +    * an extension cord to reach inconveniently-placed outlets
 +    * devices to be charged. 
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 ==== water ==== ==== water ====
lifestyle/resourcefulness.txt · Last modified: 2021/07/16 15:24 by frater_secessus

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