drbill, I see I'm not the only one and you get to a point where you get so sick of it you have to leave and sometimes without even preparing! I've done that and left to Co. Springs a few days but now next week I'll be gone for at least 14 days and heading to Cottonwood area to debrief and breath a new life far away from the same mean town and rumor mill. I don't rent but have a % investment in a house with a relative we currently have for sale (-25k) but that % I get will help me finally get a big newer vehicle and go full time and never to return or drive through this miserable dreaded depressing town. My dog (Max) loves to go "bye bye" and this time we are preparing. Max and I are in a small pick up, no overhead camper but a tiny topper, bike, hiking boots, propane stove, lots of great water, sun umbrella, 2 beach chairs, 2 small foldable tables, my bucket, my guitar, a cooler for food and a beer or two, plus possibly buying a battery to power up a radio and avoid draining the car battery. Good luck to you and have lots of fun when you go.