Wish you good luck with your first auction and welcome to Listia. Some people dont have a life and expect you not to either, and then there are some that are just plain internet trolls...don't let it get to you.
MAYBE you are right that being new is no excuse but dealing with a major family issue is an excuse. I hope everybody who commented is reading this because this is the LAST time I will justify me actions or lack of actions to anybody else. None of you know me so you do not know my situation, therefore you do not have the right to judge my actions or lack thereof!