Dear So and So

[PamNY]

Crankin and MDHillSlug, thanks for your thoughts. This is all something new for me. On the bright side, I am lucky to have some true, good friends. The woman who has been my biggest biking support is not active at all, but she "gets" that hello! -- we are not all alike. She has patiently listened to me discuss every fear and frustration, and celebrated with me over every mile and muscle fiber.

[bmccasland]

Dear Secretary in the Ex Office,
After finding a minor error in 26 letters, which I fixed at your direction, then, you decide that it should be a colon after the Dear So and So instead of a comma, and having me redo all 26 letters fAGAIN, then finding another minor error (spacing between paragraphs is that important?) and having me do the letters again , why don't you have me send YOU the electronic files so you can fix them? I have other projects to work on. One trip to the Ex Office you were draped over you desk lounging, another trip you were chatting up a visitor, last little bitty thing you wanted changing, you had someone bring the file folder to me. Do you not realize that these letters have to be signed TODAY, and the documents that go with them have to go out TODAY, by LAW?? Your nit-pickiness is beyond rediculous.

In answer to your question, No I don't have a secretary. Those of us in the trenches have to do our own work. If commas to colons, and spacing between paragraphs, or dashes by the page number is that important, why don't you fix the letters? I've seen that you're terribly over worked.

[Pax]

Dear Body,

If I promise to try and ease up a bit, will you promise to stop breaking? I'm really getting tired of physical therapy.

Thanks

[Selkie]

Beth - Sounds like herself is on a power trip. Be interesting to know if she's as picky with the men. Isn't it her job to fix stuff like that?

Lack of secretarial/admin support for anyone not in a high level mgt job seems to be typical in the USG. Makes sense because most of us have become self-sufficient. What is annoying, however, is thatt some (not all) of the secretaries one encounters are Divas--as in, I'm important because I work for xxxxx.

[sundial]

Aw gee, Beth. There's nothing like working for a micro manager.

[Wahine]

Thank you so much for a perfect day. I had a great ski with a good friend, perfect snow conditions and great views of Mount Hood. Then a fantastic lunch followed by an excellent recovery ride with amazing views. Then a beer on tap at the local watering hole that was brewed with love just down the road. Finally, a quiet evening with good food and a great roomie. Thank you.

[Owlie]

Dear BF--
I'm glad we're as bad at saying goodnight when we're 2000 miles apart as we are when we're in the same room.
I miss you.

[Wahine]

Owlie - I hear ya. Right now I'm doing the long distance thing too. My BF is still recovering from a quick trip to Scotland for a race and I can't seem to time it so that I can catch him on the phone when he's awake. It sucks to say goodnight on the phone. But I'll take that over not saying goodnight at all.

[rubywagon]

Dear misinformed person,

As a woman, who has taken time out of her career to stay home with my kids, I find it very obnoxious that you say to me "Oh you don't work?" I do work. I just don't get compensated monetarily for it, and it is a darn hard job.

[crazycanuck]

Dear Australia Day Revellers,

First off, those Australian Flag car window things aren't cool. They make me cringe because most of the people who have them also have a " F Off We're full" Sticker... Just not funny folks...

Next..Should you wish to get pissed at the beach & leave your bottles behind...

Do you mind not ruining it for the rest of the normal individuals! IE-People that don't have to be off thier trees to enjoy the day.

Thank you...I'm staying far away from the roads today!

[Maxxxie]

+infinity, Crazycanuck. Yesterday's news was full of dummies on the p!ss, screaming at the TV cameras. Yep, folks, that's what being an Australian is all about.

Max

[bmccasland]

Dear head and neck,
Couldn't you wait 24 more hours before you had your temper tantrum? I know these past couple of weeks have been somewhat tense, and I know you've been storing up the migraine, plotting your attack. But I really really didn't need it TODAY I have a meeting to go to, another panic project. It never stops. Saturday we'll sleep in, if I can bribe Bonnie cat. And on Sunday, it's death by chocolate.

[OakLeaf]

Dear husband,

I love you desperately. But if each of us caring for our parents means we're unable to be there for each other, I think maybe we should just separate now, so that I don't have to deal with that loss on top of anything else I may need in the future.

[Tuckervill]

Oh, sad.

How about just a marriage sabbatical until things are better?

Karen

[spindizzy]

Dear misinformed person,

As a woman, who has taken time out of her career to stay home with my kids, I find it very obnoxious that you say to me "Oh you don't work?" I do work. I just don't get compensated monetarily for it, and it is a darn hard job.

It is the hardest job I have ever done. (and I worked in an ED for 22 years!) Give the stare (the "I can't believe you said that" one), a half-knowing smile (the "you have no idea" one) and raise an eyebrow..(the "you are a dumb a**" one)...then walk away.