You can sign all the documents, record the deed, pay the first property taxes, and submit the change of address forms to the Post Office ... but nothing seems to make a move finally and completely "official" until you change the license plates on your vehicles. At least that's how it seems to us. I registered both trucks last Friday and this afternoon put the New Hampshire plates on the trucks. We purchased New Hampshire's conservation fund plates, commonly referred to as the "Moose Plate".
There you have it:I think we're here to stay.
I drove past Ovando about 10 days ago and thought about the ranch. Sad that it is not here in Big Sky Country, but I am sure glad that you are continuing tha fantastic job that you guys do with all of these special animals. May you have continued success and happiness in the great state of New Hampshire! Missing you in Montana!
Posted by: Kevin Kennaugh | July 28, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Welcome to NH. My husband, dog and I travel up to the White Mountains every Thanksgiving to Franconia. If you ever need volunteers, let me know.
Posted by: Kim in CT | July 16, 2010 at 01:37 PM
Congratulations on a successful move to your new home! Love your choice in vehicle plates!
Posted by: Nina | July 15, 2010 at 09:18 PM
You lucky dogs!!
Posted by: Diane Arnold | July 15, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Having been an Army wife for 21 years, there was always wonderlust for the next place, and a little tug at the heartstrings for the place I just left. As others said, I'm sure it was bittersweet. Hope you feel as "at home" there in NH, as I'm sure you did in Montana.
Your commitments to the animals and your choices are always so admirable. I hope it feels to you both like it appears to all of us.....this was a good move for the animals and the future of RDR.
Posted by: Diane B. of Chehalis, WA | July 15, 2010 at 12:36 AM
Congrats on the final chapter of the move. You and Alayne are truly an inspiration!
Posted by: Doe George | July 14, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Hey, how do I know that's you w/o a hat?
Guess I'll just take your word for it , Steve
I wish you total happiness in your new,beautiful home !
Posted by: Bibi | July 14, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Welcome to your new home. Home is where the hearts are, all different species of hearts. Bittersweet to take the Montana plates off tho, I bet. Montana was pretty good to you all. Glad you are feeling at home now. Dont forget to take a few moments every now and again to just enjoy where you are. : ) Anne
Posted by: Anne in Florida | July 14, 2010 at 01:48 PM
It is amazing how well your move went...due I am sure to your careful planning...all the animals...equipment...what a job...too bad you can't take a well deserved rest...hope you can relax at least a bit now that all the move is finished and your plates make it official :)
Posted by: brenda | July 14, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Congrats on making it official!
Love the NH Moose license plate too.
Now how about a family picture of everybody ;)
Posted by: Sasha in MN | July 14, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Cool.
Posted by: Ray the Blind Dog | July 14, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Us folks way out west feel a little empty knowing you'all are "way over there" on the other side of the country! But what a great move! You've been truly inspirational in all you have accomplished! I get bone tired just reading about it sometimes. LOL
It's a privilege to be a tiny part of RDR!
Blessings to everyone and especially those precious 3 and 4 legged critters!
Posted by: Lisa K. of Escondido, CA | July 14, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Congrats and welcome! Let us all know when we can visit for those of us who are now within driving distance of the ranch.
Posted by: Glenn | July 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on a huge task completed so efficiently! Hope you can get some relaxation mixed in with taking in your new surroundings. Interesting plate!
Posted by: Angela | July 14, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Now you need a Red Sox hat!
Posted by: gayle | July 14, 2010 at 09:40 AM
WooHoo, it's official. What a beautiful new home you have. From what I have seen so far, the animals will definitely be happy too. Thanks for the great work you do.
Posted by: Dee | July 14, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Cheering here in SC!
Posted by: Lynne Parker | July 14, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Congratulations on a well orchestrated move.
Posted by: Leximou | July 14, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Changing the license plates is like a 'right of passage.' Welcome to New Hampshire!
Posted by: Becky in Bedford NH | July 14, 2010 at 05:17 AM
Not use to seeing you witout a hat!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | July 14, 2010 at 04:06 AM
New Hampshire is lucky to have you!
Posted by: [email protected] | July 14, 2010 at 12:42 AM
I hope so. I am sure you the logistics of moving again would give you nightmares!!
Glad you feel at home. You have a lovely place. Good choice you 2.
Posted by: Ev | July 14, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Thanks for supporting the conservation fund! And the new license plates mean welcome to sweet home New Hampshire!
Posted by: Ann | July 14, 2010 at 12:13 AM
I'm so glad that it feels like home to you already.In your feild of work it sure looks good to be supporting the conservation too.Now you just need a "HOME SWEET HOME' sign.Bless you all
Posted by: Kathy and Harley | July 13, 2010 at 09:28 PM
What? No vanity plates in NH? RDR1 and RDR2?? ;-)
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | July 13, 2010 at 07:07 PM