Sounds like fun in that orchard! Can you pick apples while you're there? Take the camera!

My son constructed his new computer last night, and it awaits only an operating system. I'll check with his university to see what his options are. I think until the scholarship is in place he might not be able to retrieve the free software from the campus (a perk for currently enrolled students). Next week, most likely.

Anyway, I cleared 3/4 of the dining room table for him to put the computer on when he wanted to go to bed, and I see he retrieved an older Dell monitor from the cupboard, also a keyboard (one of my various attempts at finding a good board for a touch typist), and a mouse (from my laptop desk). Bits and pieces to see if it works, and we'll replace my spare parts with his newer bits. Also needs a good power supply/surge protector. It's nice to see he finally got to it.

Looks like shipping costs for the bear box are comparable between UPS and USPS. The UPS store is further away, but this box is too big for a drop box. I think UPS might handle the package a little more carefully than the USPS folks. I'll be sure I can get my letter notarized first, then I'll pay the shipping and deliver the box.

SRS