Some of you may know me, as I have been a part time hobbyist for some time. I have been mostly a lurker on this and a couple of other boards.

I have a concern that I would like to convey to you kind folks, and see if anyone might shed some light on something that is bothering me.

Honey in Asheville is one of my favorite providers, but I have been unable to reach her for several weeks now. I thought she might be on an out-of-town trip, or perhaps gone for the holidays. But she had not mentioned a trip of that nature to me, so I have been concerned about her.

I have left a couple of messages on her phone, and have had several e-mails returned as undeliverable to one address. I sent a couple of others to her hotmail address, but haven't heard anything back from her. I drove by her house, and her car has been in the drive, but no one at home.

It is somewhat out of character for her to be gone and out of touch for so long, and I am really concerned. If anyone has had contact with her, and can put my mind at ease, I would appreciate hearing something.

She is really a sweet person and I would hate for something to have happened to her. Perhaps Martha Stewart (a close friend of hers) knows something and can enlighten me. I have lost Martha's e-mail, or I would ask her myself.

Thanks for allowing me to approach this subject in this forum. I have seen a lot of compassion and warmth on this board, so I know there are some really good people who read the messages here.

If you prefer, you may b/c me at [email protected]