Posted by HisHughness on 12/15/04 8:50pm
Msg #13744

I'll be off for awhile

My computer is going through menopause (that's on my mind a lot lately) and I'm going to have to replace it (replacing menopausal items is also...never mind). I won't be able to post for a while; how long, I'm not sure.

I don't want to be a shill for GAC, or anybody else. I don't like selling for myself, and I'm damned if I feel like doing it for somebody else. I'm a notary public and a signing agent. I don't hand out college loan applications, coupons for car washes, or solicitations for Republican candidates. I may not do any more GAC signings, and I would suggest that everybody with any hope of maintaining professionalism adopt the same attitude. This is the camel's nose under the tent.

Reply by Liz/MD on 12/15/04 9:06pm
Msg #13747

Actually you are a public servent. A Notary Public.

Reply by CaliNotary on 12/15/04 9:09pm
Msg #13749

And why exactly are you pointing this out to Hugh? I have a feeling that he already knows he's a notary public.

Reply by Loretta Reed on 12/15/04 10:10pm
Msg #13757

That's right, we serve the public, we are NOT a salesman.

Reply by Becca/FL on 12/15/04 9:15pm
Msg #13750

Before you go,

any advice for me re: a 48yr old man who seems to be going through some type of male menopause???? I could use a little help here.

By the way, I ended up sending chocolate dipped cookies in tin boxes affixed w/ a business card magnet to my "best" clients. Too warm in Florida to send Turtles. I once received a nice box of chocolate only to open it and find a big glob of goo. Three Co's that I sent the cookies to called me today for signings and thanked me for the goodies.

I sure will miss you. I hope you have a nice holiday.

Reply by HisHughness on 12/15/04 11:54pm
Msg #13766

Re: Before you go,

Becccccca asks:

***any advice for me re: a 48yr old man who seems to be going through some type of male menopause???? I could use a little help here. ***

If it is not your father, Beccccccca, or anyone within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity (except, of course, in Arkansas), I would suggest you make a quick trip to Victoria's Secret, the liquor store, and a gift shop (for some scented candles -- red, of course), call the closest Italian restaurant that delivers, put a log on the fire and a Roberta Flack CD on the stereo, unfold the black silk sheets, and watch to see how fast his menopausal malaise disappears.

If that doesn't work for him, forget him and memorize my phone number: (512)323-9113.

Reply by Cassandra-O.C.-Cali on 12/15/04 10:56pm
Msg #13762

Will miss your witty remarks. Hurry back His Hughness! I don't believe there is anything akin to Hormone Replacement Therapy for computers - but you could always shower it with attention and affection - that usually works for menopausal people - both women and men.

Reply by HisHughness on 12/16/04 12:05am
Msg #13768

Cassandra - O.C. - Cali sagely observes:

***you could always shower it with attention and affection - that usually works for menopausal people - both women and men.***

A realization I have lamentably come to many many months too late.