The kids headed back to Alabama a little after noon. There were some long faces as they left but, unlike when they left in late January, no tears. I think everyone involved needed a demonstration that the road to Dothan runs both ways. It cost me some money in the short term -- I'll get it back out of Stimulus payments people don't have yet -- but it was worth it.

I'm assuming for right now that my bank must have some sort of limit on how much I can charge to my debit card in a certain amount of time. I just tried to order a couple of air conditioners so they'd be here before it gets too hot and the bank wouldn't let me. I checked the bank's web site and I have plenty of money left so maybe they're just objecting to the fact I ordered a new laptop last night and tried to make another major purchase this soon. Right now I'm awaiting delivery on a swing set, a camcorder, a digital still camera and a laptop so maybe it really is time to let the card cool off for a day or two.

I still have the head cold and a major headache to go with it. My sister bought me some Coricidin HBP (as in safe for people with blood pressure problems) yesterday and it seems to be helping some but if things drag on too much longer I may break down and try out my new Medicare card; I don't really want to drive to Evansville over a simple cold.

I checked the forecast this afternoon and told Brad and Chad it's going to be at least Monday before I have them do anything else around here. I can use a day of rest but I'm also anxious to see some things done around here, like some new electrical wiring and a freeze-proof hydrant. Some of the other things, like adding a Dining Room and getting my sister a car are still on hold waiting till I get the rest of my SSDI money.