Hertford does not equal country, noted. Or rather, would it be okay to say your house is in Hertford, but Hertford is in the country? It sure seems like country living to me, but maybe that just because I’m coming from a bigger town.

@Marjorie,

With family in town and home cooking, we didn’t eat out too often while we were in Hertford. One night we went to a place in the Food Lion strip mall. Tommy’s? Food was okay, but nothing to write home about. Also, we ordered some pick-up from Captain Bob’s — always do! — but that’s just because I’m a sucker for NC-Style BBQ!

@Granddad Midgett,

Glad you enjoyed reading about our trip! We went by your old house on a pass through Elizabeth City. Oksana commented that the neighborhood looked better than last time, the house itself looked abandoned! Also, all the trees and vegetation around it was GONE — even the hedge along the front yard. Very different looking.

Since getting Skype set up for the Griffins, I’ve been keeping it running on my laptop pretty much all day. Feel free to give me a call any time. I may not answer every time, but we’ll connect one of these days.

@dad

That photo of Oksana was taken down in Hatteras. There was a short little goose poop-laden lawn behind our hotel that went right up against one of the water channels that meander through town. Nice place to bring a book.

Also, thanks for the article about Atlas Obscura. That’s exactly the kind of stuff we’re looking for!