Gaaa!  I spent all day at the Social Security office!  What a colossal waste of time!  I somehow thought I could just pop in, get my new social security card, then take it to the district office.  NOT SO!  I received a number when I got to the office and was told that the wait was around two hours – TWO HOURS!  His timing was off.  I was there 3.5 hours before my number was called.  Fortunately, I had been assigned about 2.5 hours of reading for tomorrow night’s class.  When I got to the window (finally!) I was complimented for having everything ready for her.  In 45 seconds, she said that everything was input into the system and that I could expect my new card in 10 working days.  WHAT!  I opted to come here (and wait!) so I could get the card today!  If I had simply sent my passport in to them, I would have received a new card in seven days!  What a day!