On July 28, I peeled out of Salt Lake City on my way to Jackson, WY. I’d spent the last few days trying to find a place to live. There weren’t that many options and the houses that were available were well overpriced. The rental market in Salt Lake, at least in the Sugarhouse area, has surged out of control in the last few years.

The Abacus has served the last 8 years as my faithful boogie van. Before Salt Lake, we traveled from Las Vegas, San Francisco, Bishop CA, back to Jackson and out to Denver after originating in Phoenix for this July’s King of the Road derby.

Shortly after departing Salt Lake on the 28th, a major milestone was reached: Abacus 200000

I’m hunkered down at Spark Jackson Hole where I can get some real focus on the projects I have in the works. Sticking to a tight daily budget has been essential on this trip: no luxury accommodations in Jackson for me. Camping under the Grand is just as good as any five star hotel.