[lysie]

And the lib priest will have a cow.

Do fill us in....

*snicker*

[Miss Marple]

I think parents who do that were not in the habit of calling for a chat, or simply inviting people over for a visit.

My folks would call us and ask us to stop by for a visit. They often invited us to try one of dad's new recipes or come pick up some produce from the garden. When they got frailer, they didn't have to make up excuses...we were all in the habit of dropping by anyway.

I am going to be honest with my kids. If I want some company, I am just going to call them and tell them! That way, we can arrange a visit at their convenience, rather than making up reasons why they need to stop by.