Okay, I'm having a bad week.  I'm writing this at the PC office in Bafoussam because I spilled a drink on my computer about 3 nights ago.  It's dead.  I've located a business here who repairs computers, so I decided to bring it in....I'm desperate.  So they said they would open it and dry it out and see what happens then.  So I left it there (yipes....they didn't inspire confidence) and they said they would call me on Saturday.  Uh-huh.  Cameroonians don't exactly follow up when they say they will (but I do!!!! so I'll be on em like white on rice) for intance, the painter, tho he dropped off the paint, still hasn't shown up.  I managed to wheedle his number out of some lady, but so far have not been able to contact him.  As it stands now, he is running 56 and 1/2 hours late.....Now, that's late, even for a Cameroonian.  They call it "Cameroon Time" show up whenever, because things happen, as opposed to "American Time" (on time). We were warned about it during training. (sigh) Can you tell I'm frustrated? 

There is some problem with gas (for cooking) in Cameroon....at least in the West....there doesn't seem to be any available anywhere right now.  I am out for 3 days now.  Which means no cooking....(and, worse, no coffee in the morning) .which means I've been eating tomato sandwiches and been cranky for three days now....it's either that or the rat.  But today, since I am in Bafoussam, I will seek out some chicken or a pasta omelet (they are good) before I head back to Batie.

Now, HERE'S a GOOD Thing!!!!!   I've just learned I got 4 packages today.  They are sitting right here in the office. I'm looking at them and they are calling to me. They are from Nathan, ZaZa, Jon and Durkie!  I can't wait to open them.  I'm sure there are some good eats and treats in among them.  They have been sitting at the Peace Corps office in Yaounde for quite a while.  Finally, I called the mail guy there and asked about packages I was expecting. He said, oh yeah, you have many....didn't I email you? Ahggggggg.  But now I have them in my hot little hands and will figure out some way to get them all home.  (there are also 2 letters...you know who you are...things are looking up!). Nathan, It seems like centuries ago that you said you sent a package. Oh well..... Now you all know to send to the new address I gave you, right?  I know there are other packages still coming to the old addresss (my bad) and will definitely keep an eye out! (Maryann.....still hsn't arrive....been ions....but am sure will get here)

So, my contact will be sporadic for a little while since I have to come into bafoussam to get online and retrieve emails, but this too shall pass.  Sorry about this blog.....I had to vent.  P