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Athamanatha<p>Hey folks. The car insurance and loan vultures are circling again for their respective pounds of flesh. Please help me keep them at bay while I get ready for a month or two of training for my new job. It's $220 insurance, $280 car loan, $500 or so total just for those. I also have other expenses including food to cover and once again my accounts are well into the red. </p><p>Any amount spare helps, it all adds up.</p><p><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/mutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mutualaid</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/Mutualaidrequest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mutualaidrequest</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkslive2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkslive2025</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/help" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>help</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/lgbtqia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtqia</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/homeless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homeless</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/survival" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>survival</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/buslife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>buslife</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/fundraiser" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fundraiser</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/skoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skoolie</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/busconversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>busconversion</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/car" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>car</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/cars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cars</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/ElectricVehicles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricVehicles</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EV</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/financialaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>financialaid</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/HelpEachOther" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HelpEachOther</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/tuckfrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tuckfrump</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/LGBTQIA2S" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA2S</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/otherkin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>otherkin</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/furry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>furry</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyassistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyassistance</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/queermutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queermutualaid</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/transmutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transmutualaid</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/furrylendahand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>furrylendahand</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkssurvive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkssurvive</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://furry.engineer/@athamanatha" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>athamanatha</span></a></span> on Paypal<br>$athamanatha on Cashapp<br>vulpinedesigns on patreon<br>athakitsune on ko-fi<br>Other methods available</p>
Athamanatha<p>Good news: I got a job! No more mutual aid needed!</p><p>Bad news: April Fool. Though I did get offered a job, it's going to be MONTHS before it reaches the point where I am paid and don't need <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/mutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mutualaid</span></a>.</p><p>So... can anyone spot me any amount from like $5 to $1000?<br>I have so many uses right now for such funds, chiefly relating to food and the further improvement of the <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/Vulpibus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Vulpibus</span></a> into something <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://pounced-on.me/@Kuniti_shino" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Kuniti_shino</span></a></span> and I can live, work and transform my vessel into a kitsune form in (and make freedom of form genetic tech for all)...</p><p>No that part's not an April Fool, I'm just fucking determined.</p><p><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/supporttranspeople" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>supporttranspeople</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/MutualAidNetworks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MutualAidNetworks</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/MutualAidRequest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MutualAidRequest</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyhelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyhelp</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/queermutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queermutualaid</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/transtransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transtransit</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/morphologicalfreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>morphologicalfreedom</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/motorhome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>motorhome</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/Buslife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Buslife</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/skoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skoolie</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/schoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>schoolie</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/busconversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>busconversion</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/homeless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homeless</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/HelpEachOther" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HelpEachOther</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkssurvive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkssurvive</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkslive2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkslive2025</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/lgbtqia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtqia</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/LGBTQIA2S" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA2S</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/athakitsune" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ko-fi.com/athakitsune</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> and <a href="https://patreon.com/vulpinedesigns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">patreon.com/vulpinedesigns</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> are both due some updates<br>Paypal <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://furry.engineer/@athamanatha" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>athamanatha</span></a></span><br>Cashapp $athamanatha<br>Other methods available, DM.</p>
Athamanatha<p>We had an emergency last night while cooking with our induction hob, when our battery box nearly caught fire as the interlink cables' connectors overheated and melted their insulation and burned into the tops of a couple of the batteries (not through to the inside though). I disconnected the batteries before the nasty smoke could turn to outright flames.</p><p>We finished our cooking on a camp fire.</p><p>We now have some new copper welding cable lugs on the 2AWG cables and power is back on.</p><p>We need some <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/Mutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mutualaid</span></a> to keep us out of overdraft trouble.</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://furry.engineer/@athamanatha" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>athamanatha</span></a></span> on Paypal, $athamanatha on Cashapp<br>Athakitsune on Ko-fi<br>Vulpinedesigns on Patreon</p><p><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyhelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyhelp</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/skoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skoolie</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/busconversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>busconversion</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/electrical" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electrical</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/wiring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wiring</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/solarpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpower</span></a><br><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/batteries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>batteries</span></a></p>
Athamanatha<p>Today I <br>* stressed over a failed $51 payment and spent a while on hold trying to find out what to do about it (more <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/mutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mutualaid</span></a> would definitely help here)<br>* made more progress on the solar panel bumper (drilled holes in the wood pieces and fastened most of them together, except for the top side expansion piece that has to be cut lengthways and is taking much effort so I am cutting it a bit at a time),<br>* fixed my saw's (missing screw to hold on its handle) problem with a coach bolt and nut, <br>* made a start on chopping up the motor housing for the swing arm motor I removed from the front of the bus yesterday, <br>* dismantled a higgledy-piggledy ladder for its wood and screws, <br>* and enjoyed some nice sandwiches.</p><p><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/buslife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>buslife</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/skoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skoolie</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/busconversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>busconversion</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/selfsufficiency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>selfsufficiency</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpunk</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/spacemanagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>spacemanagement</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/materials" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>materials</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/woodwork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>woodwork</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/fixit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fixit</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/fixed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fixed</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/repairreuserecycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>repairreuserecycle</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>repair</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyworries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyworries</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/MutualAidRequest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MutualAidRequest</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyhelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyhelp</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/SolarPV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPV</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/offgridliving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>offgridliving</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/offgridlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>offgridlife</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/offgridpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>offgridpower</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/financialaidrequest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>financialaidrequest</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkslive2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkslive2025</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/homeless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homeless</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/crowdfund" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>crowdfund</span></a></p>
Athamanatha<p>Advice: try <a href="https://www.freecycle.org" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">freecycle.org</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> in your area for free stuff. Also consider food banks. Note that these are not always doable, depending on circumstances.</p><p>We've had to hit the road again. This means our unmet and carried over target now includes fuel funding! Please send help! <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/MUTUALAID" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MUTUALAID</span></a> $90/$2000 by March 6th needed for:</p><p>Fuel (ULSD Diesel)<br>Securing a place to move the Vulpibus to<br>Insulation<br>Better wiring<br>Breakers<br>Plumbing<br>Black water tank<br>Grey water tank<br>Towing dolly for the car<br>New steer tyres for the Vulpibus<br>Car loan<br>Car insurance<br>Bureaucratic fees (DMV etc)<br>Internet &amp; phone<br>Batteries<br>Bus Engine servicing<br>Bus suspension and tyre work<br>EV charging</p><p><a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/otherkin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>otherkin</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/lgbtqia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtqia</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/funding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>funding</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/fundraising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fundraising</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/fundingrequest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fundingrequest</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/moneyhelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>moneyhelp</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkslive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkslive</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/helpfolkslive2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>helpfolkslive2025</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/survive2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>survive2025</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/SurvivalFund" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SurvivalFund</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/survivalfunds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>survivalfunds</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/BasicNeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BasicNeeds</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/supportUs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>supportUs</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/openforremotework" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>openforremotework</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/getfedihired" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>getfedihired</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/GetPrepared" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GetPrepared</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/skoolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skoolie</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/buslife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>buslife</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/busconversion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>busconversion</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/homeless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homeless</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/homelessness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homelessness</span></a> <a href="https://furry.engineer/tags/crowdfund" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>crowdfund</span></a></p>