Folks,

SNAFU:

I have received your forward and although I've only had time to glance over it once; I think it's grand. Thank you.

I will forward the er.. forward to everyone shortly.

C51:

Great news. I spoke briefly with lovely Sharon today. She claims not to know you. But that is her way. Never kiss and tell is her motto. Yet after I told her all about you she said she wishes she did know you. Poor woman, she has recently had a mild stroke you know. Must have damaged the portion of the brain that creates rational thought.

Then I was reminded of those kind words of praise for my unworthy story, and knowing how you feel about her, I asked the lady if it would be too much of an imposition for her to drop by Toronto on Christmas Eve for a little get acquainted visit. I assured her you just got a new hard drive and that you would give it your very best effort to make the visit entertaining. She does not particularly care for the tuba so I promised her you would play a lively tune on anything else she desired. That seemed to please her. She was wavering in your favor and I could tell it. I rushed to close the deal.

Sensing her weakness I pleaded that it would not only make your entire day, week, month and year but pretty much make your whole damn century if she'd just drop by. What a generous heart she has. The accommodating lass consulted with her secretary and business manager to see if a trip to Toronto on Christmas Eve was actually possible. Imagine my utter disappointment when after ten minutes and several interruptions by the rich and famous she said with a tear in her voice that she found she simply did not have twenty minutes to spare on that particular evening.

So sorry old chap.

I will speak to her again on next Monday so I'll keep trying. Perhaps she'll change her mind? If not, how about Meg or Jennifer?