Getting Around

Last night I tried calling Neil and was having his cell phone go into voice mail.

Anyhow, a little while later, I got a phone call, with the Caller ID registering a Texas phone number. It was Neil.

Neil has been pretty busy, getting around Lubbock and settling in.

He had gotten a new cell phone service so that we here, back East, would not have to pay for roaming costs every time we talk to Neil.

Neil also now has a checking account, and has also had his prescriptions transferred over to the CVS that is a short distance from his apartment.

He's been to Target, which is right across the street from his work, for a tea kettle, sheets, and lunch and dinner. (He loves the chicken Caesar salads sold there.)

Neil's Internet is up and running. And next week he is getting his land line connected. However, there is no TV in Neil's future so far.

Anyhow, Neil had plenty of time to do all that running around yesterday. You see, his company works from 8:00 to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday so that Friday is a half day. What a way to go!

While I knew that Neil's studio apartment was very cheap, compared to East Coast rents, I didn't know that his apartment complex also came with a swimming pool for the tenants to use.

Well, if that's the case, Neil, you better head back down to Target and get yourself a pair of swimming shorts.