12/31/18 - We went to the UPS store and the store closed early because of the holiday so I have the computer one more day.  I also got a call from the repairman and I am so happy because he sweet talked to the guy who was going to re-build the alternator to let him take it to his shop so he could do it early on Wednesday and the guy already has re-build one exactly like mine and so the repairman stated that he doesn't really celebrate New Years and could come in the late afternoon but Aunt Esther and I have plans as I stated before so he will be here at 9:00 am on Wednesday morning so it looks like Esther and I can start for Missississippi on Thursday.  I am so happy.