My family in England is so good about sending letters and disappointingly I have never reciprocated their efforts. I have always opted to use electronic methods which I argue allow me to convey a lot more information. But just like those elementary school Valentine’s Days when you were so happy to receive a handwritten valentine from the cute girl in the class, I can’t help but be ecstatic every time I get a handwritten letter in the mail. Especially since nowadays the mail generally only brings bad news of debts and bills and opportunities for trips to Vegas for “free” or get another credit card.
Well I was particularly touched recently when my dear cousin Jak, in bloody old England, sent me an email with an attachment in it. The attachment was a digitally transcribed handwritten letter from Jak’s brother Rob. The digital transcription was provided with Jak’s Livescribe pen that I had bought him in the States and then shipped to him since it wasn’t possible to purchase in England and ultimately cost Jak some $400 for a freakin’ pen. He likes writing. Cool gadget though to get your writings into your computer. Anyway, here is the letter.
Well Rob, thank you very much! I have purchased your request although I highly doubt I will fit a 5kg bag of mate in my bag. I refuse to send it in the mail so I will be in England after June 1st when I get back from Turkey. I have used it a few times though, you know, break it in. And the bombilla is different but there we are.
If anyone else cares to write to me I will be happy to consider any requests.