We are starting to get our new home and our new lives in Alabama in good order. Today we got our new drivers' licenses and began making arrangements for getting Alabama license plates for our vehicles. Even though we had to go to neighboring Glencoe to get our eyes checked and obtain authorization from the license examiner and then go to the county court house back in Gadsden to get our new licenses it only took less than an hour. Last time we went to Fullerton DMV to get a replacement license for Nelda it took nearly all day.

Enjoyed the Herndon visit. Took them to The Fisherman for dinner Saturday, a great local favorite resturant with plenty of atmosphere and great food. They left after church but will be back in two weeks for their Spring break. They have been very helpful with our move and unpacking our things.

Nina is adjusting to her new arrangements, but still doesn't like to be put into the utility room when we are gone or at night. At least she is now going up and down the back stairs from the deck. That makes it more convenient for letting her in and out.

Bad news: My satellite dish won't work because of all the trees around our house so we will have to go to cable. Had the Dish Network tech out today. Cable guy is coming on Thursday. Two problems: 1 - I will lose the convenience of my digital recording receiver that allowed me to record up to 30 hours of programming at the push of a button. 2 - I won't be able to get FSW that carries the Angel games. This means I will probably have to buy a new TIVO and use the internet to listen to the Angels. At least I now have DSL again. Oh well, sometimes you just have to make do!