Day One -- Huntsville

I had visions  of starting a diary of my settling in at my new home in Huntsville.

Pack scissors (or a knife), tape (masking, painter's whatever you like to work with) and a black marker if you move.  On your person.  Don't share them with anybody.  Just trust me on this.

I met more people in this neighborhood in a day than I did in 10 years in my old one.  A rocket engineer hooked up my washer for me. The dryer needs a different plug.  The guy next door is a GA pilot.  Some young guy walking with his family said if I need any help just holler.  Old friends just showed up out of nowhere.  They decided they would go camping and they "just happened" to pick Huntsville.  They unpacked a dozen boxes, hung clothes, swept and bought dinner.  I didn't know we had Space Camping but apparently we do.  It's been a good first day.

I'm so tired I'm writing this trying to work up enough energy to take a shower and go to bed.  I woke up at 3:30AM and this is the 3rd day in a row I didn't get my nap.  Say goodnight, Gracie.

Don Brown

May 5, 2021