This is where I cook my meals and make my coffee.
That's right, a public barbecue area. It is clean now, but by the end of the day it won't be. I always clean a barbecue after I use it so it is ready for the next person. Unfortunately, some members of the public are not so thoughtful. If the barbecue is not very clean, and I can't get it clean enough to use, I cook in foil.
I use a butane stove for making coffee and when I can't cook on a barbecue. Butane is quite cheap. It costs $5 for 4 cans. One can lasts
3 meals and about 10 coffees. I would use it in a house - everyone should. So much
cheaper than electricity and quick to heat. The only thing that can go wrong with butane is if it is too windy I can't use it. I do sometimes run out of butane for the stove.
Once I set up the kettle and stove ready to make my coffee, went to the toilet and when I came back everything was gone. Someone had stolen it - even the coffee. It made me so angry. Angry and sad - who steals from a homeless person? I don't get it.
As far as food goes, I buy fresh as much as possible and spend between $2 to $5 for meals. When can't buy fresh - I use tinned food. Tins are a more expensive way to shop.
Petrol for the car is my biggest bill.
Looking for the answers from the great beyond. Telling the story of homelessness and my life. The aim of my blog is to raise awareness. I do not make money from this. I write so that others can understand a bit more about what it is like for me to live in my car. Thank you for reading. All photos and stories on Kath's Blog are taken or written by Kath unless otherwise noted. They are copyright and may not be used, reproduced or copied without written permission from Kath.
Been reading ur blogs must be tough life for u especially when people nick off you.
ReplyDeleteHi Paul, Kath is offline a bit for now. Her phone is still not working properly. I will make sure she knows that you have commented. Thanks - have a super day! JM (for Kath) [I help Kath out a bit with the Blog]
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