May 25, 2017. Official Texans!

LOCATION:  In our new tiny house in Retama Village in Mission, Texas

 

WEATHER:  Hot again - 98.  Partly cloudy

 

Today felt successful.  We went to the drivers' license office with a stack of required documents.  We had to show proof of Texas car insurance. George was able to email it to the rep so she could print it out.  (Online version was not sufficient.).  We passed through the first scrutiny of the requirements, then were allowed to complete the application.  

 

We were then each taken to an office to process the application.  That's when the trouble began.  We were ok with ID - passport, SD driver's license, social security card.    But we did not have sufficient evidence of our home ownership.  We had the deed to the new house, but no copies of bills like water and electricity to prove we live there.  I tried to use the home insurance policy as proof, which would have worked, but I only had it online and they did not have wifi for me to send it to them to print.  George had it on his phone, but could not access it without a password (left at home).  Finally, they said that proof of car ownership would work.  But, the car is in George's name only, so he had to sign a form stating that I co-own it.  Finally, finally, the ugly photo was taken and we now have our temporary licenses.  The whole process made me feel like a criminal.  I guess we were lucky, though.  We've talked to people who said it took them 3 weeks!  

 

Then, it was off to more DIY shopping.  Lots of little things like drill bits, hinges, etc.  We walked miles around Lowe's then Home Depot in search of stuff.

 

We are using the wifi at Retama Village's clubhouse.  Every time I go up there to do internet work, someone wants to chat.  So nice.  

One of 2 libraries in the clubhouse...

 

They have started building a new tiny house across from us.  I'm going to take pictures of the progress - they seem to go up very fast.  Day 1.....

 

 

Little by little, thing are shaping up.  

 

DINNER:  Rotisserie chicken and salad.