The Postcards for Mom Pranksters

Judy continues to take the prank badly. Although when i have talked to her I have been able to get her to laugh about it, she continues to tell my sister that she is furious with whoever is behind it. Unfortunately she is hanging out with some friends who are quite paranoid and are encouraging her to take this in a scary rather than a fun way. We are all staying strong, not telling her what's going on, and still trying to convince her its all in good fun. I worry, though, that she will ruin everyone's fun. I never really imagined this angry reaction to something that is so nice and lighthearted. When I spoke to her on Saturday she reported the arrival of 2 more cards, one from Jen Z., a postcard from the Bacara resport and one from the Management of the Shelbyville, KY Best Western... that one is too funny! She's definitely bewildered by the letters and keys, but is having trouble seeing the amusing side of this mystery.

I also find it hilarious that she doesn't suspect me! She hasn't even asked me if i'm involved. She did call Cecelia and E.T. asking them if they were playing a joke and Corinna has a broken cell phone so she has been unable to track her down. So far the suspects include my eccentric Uncle Jim (Judy's ex brother in law), her friend Liz (who's boss is in St. Louis, so she thinks that could account for the Missouri letters), and perhaps an ex-girlfriend of my father. I'm thinking of sending her a five dollar bill in the mail along with some keys, as a way to possible offset her fear and anger.... YIKES ! I could never have seen this reaction coming and I wholeheartedly blame it on her friends.

PS- Part of the problem is that E.T. was spending the weekend at my dad's house, so he hasn't been there to help out! He promises to scan some pictures as soon as he gets back on Monday!