I noticed the two of you are from Edinburg, Tx, and McAllen, TX, two towns I recognize as being in the Rio Grande Valley.
There are a good number of us MOC'ers here in the Valley this winter and we're having some get togethers you might be interested in if you'd like to meet some of the members. They're very informal and a great chance to meet some very nice people.
I think third Thursday of each month is one time for get togethers. And there's some others planned, as well.
The following link will take you to the area of the MOC where these things are planned and discussed. Hope to meet you folks soon.
http://montanaadministrator.forumco....RUM_ID~130.asp