Frost

Coker, Alabama

Weather: low 29 degrees, high 60 degrees, clear, light breezes

Unexpected low temperatures are hitting the area with a heavy frost this morning. We hope temperatures will warm up a little before long. On the other hand, the weather has been great in the afternoon.

I installed the air card booster this afternoon, and it has made all the difference in being able to get on the Internet. We went from not being able to get on at all to actually having a good signal. Before, we had at most 1 bar on the meter. Now we have 3-4 bars. Before tonight, I had to use Terri's computer or go to McDonald's to publish the blog. Tonight, the blog is being published from the RV in the state park. As soon as I have time, I'll take some pictures of the installation of the antenna.

The park has had a water leak in a line at one of the sites. Yesterday, the water was off for about half the day, and they had to turn it off again today so they could finish the job. Luckily for Carolyn, a worker knocked on our door at 0830 hours and told us the water was being turned off at 0900 hours. That gave Carolyn time to get a shower before the water went off. I keep telling her she needs to get up earlier. She's really getting into this retirement thing.

After Carolyn got her shower and I did my morning walk, we went into town to the library and got a library card to use when we are in the area. Tuscaloosa has a good library system, with a great wireless system for accessing the Internet using your personal computer. In addition, they have a good geneology section that we have used in the past, and a good selection of books. I'm sure we will make good use of the facility.

After leaving the library, we went to the local Sam's Club to see if they had anything we needed. We found a few things we needed, including the coffee that Carolyn likes. After finishing shopping, we stopped at the in-store food area and got a couple of polish hot dogs for lunch. From Sam's, we went to Lowe's to find the mounting bolts I needed to finish installation of the air card antenna. Then, down to the propane sales store to have a bottle filled, and finally back to the park. Whew!

Carolyn prepared a pot of homemade soup and corn bread for supper that we shared with Terri and Thomas. I'm sure this good food is bringing back memories of childhood to Terri.

We are going to be in this area for the near future. Terri needs some help, and it also gives us the chance to know Thomas better. He's a great kid. In the meantime, we will be exploring this area and out for about 50 miles in all directions. Blog entries will describe what we see and experience, and pictures will be shared when appropriate. As our plans develop, we will pass them on.

More later, be safe.

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