Mugsy - thanks for talking with him. I actually found out some of my second cousins once removed or something like that are willing to let me and Smokey stay w/ them while I look for a job and a room to rent/roommate. No way could I afford living on my own there!
I'm also still looking for a place before I get there because these relatives... they are reeeeeally trashy and obnoxious.

but anyway ---


Again, thanks for your help.