Getting connected

Have you ever made a list of all the people and businesses that have your address? Beyond the idea that The Man is keeping tabs on you and sending you those ridiculous coupon books to waste space in your mailbox, I realize after being a serial mover that I have to keep track of all the people who need our new address.

So as I get mail this month, I organize it by whether I want them to keep track of me. The "yes" pile has our magazine subscriptions, utility bills, bank statements, and various charitable organizations. For each piece of mail we receive there are probably at least five online statements/bills. Being a good steward of the Earth, I sign up for any online billing I can to save paper (and the transportation costs of delivery). And so the list grew.

I looked at my list this weekend and felt satisfied I had covered everything. I was far from correct.

Of course I had a list for our apartment address, but we're about to buy a house. I need to get in touch with all the people that will make it run.

I am having a hard time finding anything I need on the Web. The sites refer me to phone numbers to call, but wouldn't it be much more convenient to just post the information online? I guess not.

My first call was to the city offices. Statesville handles its own water, sewer, trash and power, so I assumed this would be the place to start.