What is Wrong with People

Earl just read something to me from the newspaper that said someone set fire to the outside mailboxes at the Post Office in Havelock, Newport and Morehead City last night and the fire department had to come and put them out. And...guess who mailed my water bill and AT&T bill yesterday morning in the outside box that was set on fire? Things haven't been going very smoothly for me the past few days. I am not really whining - just stating the facts maam. The article said to contact the post office to see whether our mail was burned up or not.

Then there is the issue with my new iPhone 4 that I have spent about 2 hours or more the past few days trying to determine why the phone part is not working correctly. I think it is resolved, but it is terribly frustrating dealing with tech people and having to give the same info over and over. I even know my serial number by heart now. Guess that is what you have to deal with if you love gadgets.

Do you have enough snow yet? When I spoke to Gordon last night he said it was snowing and a good bit and expecting more. It is rather cold here for us, but no snow. It is supposed to be 16 degrees tonight with some howling winds. I know, I know...that is nothing compared to what you have.

Saturday night was the first night of Candlelight at the Tryon Palace. This year I was in Barney's Coffee House where we served hot cider, coffee and ginger snaps. Well, it rained from 5-9 and we were all soggy - especially the gingersnaps. It amazed me so many people come out for the festivities when it is raining so hard. Of course a lot of it is indoors, but still walking from one place to another people could get really wet.

I received a Christmas card from our cousin Barbara. An excerpt from her short message "The most surprising thing was to find out Virginia Whitesell passed and we are her heirs. How is your family? We are fine. Bill and his wife Gina both lost their jobs in the last couple months." That was it. Every year she always tells me something bad that happened to her or their family. A big difference than the 2 page Christmas letter with all the wonderful accomplishments of one of our friends that moved away. It goes on ad nauseam of their travels, children's awards and accomplishments and wonderful sights they have seen. Am I callous? Maybe...but not impressed or jealous. Honest...lol

I should be addressing Christmas cards. If you don't get one from me please do not be offended. I am only sending cards to the friends of Earl's he wanted me to send to.

So little of interesting things in this post. See that is why I haven't posted more. I love you sisters and wish I could be there with all of you.