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I Guess This Makes It Official

Steve putting on NH plates

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:

Moose plate

I think we're here to stay.

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25 responses to “I Guess This Makes It Official”

  1. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    What? No vanity plates in NH? RDR1 and RDR2?? 😉

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  2. Kathy and Harley Avatar
    Kathy and Harley

    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

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  3. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Thanks for supporting the conservation fund! And the new license plates mean welcome to sweet home New Hampshire!

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  4. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    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.

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  5. nlcar@comcast.net Avatar
    nlcar@comcast.net

    New Hampshire is lucky to have you!

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  6. Shirley * James/Portland, OR Avatar
    Shirley * James/Portland, OR

    Not use to seeing you witout a hat!!

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  7. Becky in Bedford NH Avatar
    Becky in Bedford NH

    Changing the license plates is like a ‘right of passage.’ Welcome to New Hampshire!

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  8. Leximou Avatar
    Leximou

    Congratulations on a well orchestrated move.

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  9. Lynne Parker Avatar
    Lynne Parker

    Cheering here in SC!

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  10. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    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.

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  11. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    Now you need a Red Sox hat!

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  12. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Congratulations on a huge task completed so efficiently! Hope you can get some relaxation mixed in with taking in your new surroundings. Interesting plate!

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  13. Glenn Avatar
    Glenn

    Congrats and welcome! Let us all know when we can visit for those of us who are now within driving distance of the ranch.

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  14. Lisa K. of Escondido, CA Avatar
    Lisa K. of Escondido, CA

    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!

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  15. Ray the Blind Dog Avatar
    Ray the Blind Dog

    Cool.

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  16. Sasha in MN Avatar
    Sasha in MN

    Congrats on making it official!
    Love the NH Moose license plate too.
    Now how about a family picture of everybody 😉

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  17. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    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 🙂

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  18. Anne in Florida Avatar
    Anne in Florida

    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

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  19. Bibi Avatar
    Bibi

    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 !

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  20. Doe George Avatar
    Doe George

    Congrats on the final chapter of the move. You and Alayne are truly an inspiration!

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  21. Diane B. of Chehalis, WA Avatar
    Diane B. of Chehalis, WA

    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.

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  22. Diane Arnold Avatar
    Diane Arnold

    You lucky dogs!!

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  23. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    Congratulations on a successful move to your new home! Love your choice in vehicle plates!

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  24. Kim in CT Avatar
    Kim in CT

    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.

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  25. Kevin Kennaugh Avatar
    Kevin Kennaugh

    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!

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