For whatever reason I keep forgetting that everyone is about 14 hours behind me. I was ordering some things for my cats "welcome home" (ok I ordered litter boxes) and I noticed my order went through April 9 at 12:15 a.m. UGH!!!! Though I find it interesting that I know not to call anyone until late this evening or 1st thing tomorrow morning. Funny how that seems to work.
I would have bought the litter boxes here is Saipan, but I couldn't find any. I can get kitty litter and I can even buy the "scoopers" but I could not find anything to put the litter in so I can use the scooper. So for right now I have make shift litter boxes until I get the real 1s.
Tomorrow I am going to sign and send off a request to the Quarantine Vet to release my kids early. I'm figuring I have a 50/50 chance though in all honesty since a lot of things go on "greasing the palms" my chances of early release are slim. But I am going to try it anyway. With my luck he will grant it 2 days prior to their actual release date anyway.
Today I decided to go look for a printer for my computer. There are a couple of "stationary" stores on the island. When I went in the main stationary store, they had everything but printers. Well ok, they had 2 different types and 1 was sold. But they did have stuff for crafts, kitchen items, bathroom items, hangers (I bought 6 for hanging skirts and suck - for .45 how could you go wrong), everything and anything you could think of that did not have anything to do with a stationary store.
There are 3 Ace Hardwares on the island and though I've only been in 2 of them, the 2 I have been in don't even carry the same merchandise.
I spend more time driving around looking for stuff that a tank of gas only lasts 1 week. Hopefully as I get to be familiar with the island and what stores have what and plus after a while you'll have what you need, my gas consumption will go down.
I'm getting to the point where I would like my own car. 1 of the guys in the office has a cousin or some relation who works at 1 of the dealerships. I will also need a PO Box and his uncle is the Post Master General for the island. So, knowing someone who knows someone is the key here to getting things done as well.
This is my 3rd week here. It doesn't seem like it's been that long. All is well. I turned on the air today for a couple of hours just to see how things run. The landlord's husband came up because 3 of the 4 units aren't working properly. They will send over a technician.
Sorry no pictures yet. I need to use my film. I need to start carrying my camera so I can take some pictures. On Thursdays they have a street feast - with entertainment. This past Thursday they had a "dance troop" I believe and the kids did native dancing - maybe. Anyway, the kids were cute and the age range was from 6 or 7 to teenagers. I would have enjoyed having my camera with me to get some photos. I will try to do better. There are a few places that will process film so as long as I can get a disk - I'll be good to go.
Since it is getting time for folks to be waking up - Happy Mother's Day.
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