Ok... first let me address the crises issue? Please speak with the doc Friday about being allowed to call or email him in the next weeks (between docs.) Holidays are tough enough without being alone in a new town and all

Now, it's Sunday... maybe you could buy something online at QVC (they have some nifty guy electronics and gadget stuff) and have it shipped overnight? OR you can have it sent to his office, that way even if it didn't arrive in time for your appt, he would still get it by holiday? MAYBE if you send it after your appt, he would CALL YOU to say thanks? hint hint hint

I think with the new town, 13,000 isn't so bad... but you have to think like the locals... bowling alley's snack shops, men's baseball/tag football games, High school holiday play... to begin to be with and be seen... and start up conversations. Do what you can (((((hugs)))))))))