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Gathering Supplies
In Independence, MO and buyinh my supplies for the trip. I am going to need oxen, food, clothing, ammunition, spare wagon parts, and medicine. I need to stock up for it is a long journey to the riches. -
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Rags to Riches
It will take about 6 months to get from Independence, MO to California. -
Heading Off
I am leaving from Independence and going to head off towards my life as a gold miner. -
1 Month In
I have been traveling for a month now and so far all is well. I have a good supply of food and water and haven't encountered any problems so far. Except for a few river that I had to pay for the ferry. -
Hunting
I had to go hunting today becuase I was running low on food. I think I'm set though becase I shot a BISON!!!! This should hold me for a while -
2 months gone
I am 2 months into my get rich semi-fast scheme. I tried to ford a river but tipped over and lost a couple sets of clothes. Otherwise I am set fro the ext 4 months of my journey. -
Half-Way
I am halfway to my new awesome life in California and it can't come soon enough. I am geting sick of watching the barren desert just pacing me by. I am going to have to hunt again soon because my food is running low. -
Spliting off the Oregon Trail
I am leaving the Oregon Trail and continuing on the California Trail. It should only be about another 1 1/2 months. -
Hunting and 4 months In
Well I am 2 months away from my goal and got a full load of food. I went hunting and shot a giant bear! I was able to drag it back to my wagon and haul it on board. So I should be eating healthy until I get their. Almost there! -
Almost There
I am 1 month away from fufilling my dream of being a gold miner. I have a good stock of food and am pretty sure I can make it to California without stopping again. -
THERE!!!!
I have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a lot of money left over for lodging and equipment to start striking it rich. Wish me happy hunting, gold hunting.
