Posted by PAW on 7/18/08 6:20pm
Msg #255854

A public apology

This is in reference to the "2008 Best ..." award. It turns out not to be what I thought it was. The local paper here (the Citrus Chronicle) annually holds the "Best of the Best" contest which takes votes from the local citizenry. They are in the process of announcing the winners. Unfortunately, the similarity in the name led me astray.

It's nice to be recognized, but this recognition is empty. However, the congratulatory posts and emails more than make up for it. I would rather have the gratitude from my peers any day.

To all of you, a deep and sincere thank you.

Reply by Les_CO on 7/18/08 6:30pm
Msg #255855

How about we all vote on "Best Notary on this Board"?
I vote for Paul!

Reply by Amalia Contreras on 7/18/08 6:37pm
Msg #255856

Re: You got my vote! n/m

Reply by Ralph Mcghee on 7/19/08 12:35am
Msg #255886

Sounds goog to me!!

Reply by Charles_Ca on 7/18/08 6:39pm
Msg #255857

Re: A public apology, No apology necessary Paul...

While it may be an empty honor you are in very good company from a brief search on Google. We all know that your knowledge, experience and helpfulness are certainly award worthy!

Reply by jba/fl on 7/18/08 6:49pm
Msg #255858

If you were duped, how it is your apology to make? Totally

unnecessary on your part. You, as far as I can tell, did not attempt to lead anyone astray. So sorry your week had to end on this bitter note, although, as you know, you are loved, respected and admired for all the right reasons by those who really know you.

Now blow it off and enjoy your week-end.

Reply by MichiganAl on 7/18/08 7:02pm
Msg #255860

I'll put the surprise parade on hold n/m

Reply by Hugh Nations Signing Agents of Austin on 7/18/08 7:04pm
Msg #255861

No national award? NO AWARD?

Does that mean we have to judge you just by what we see on this forum?

Let's see...On the one hand, we have an illusory award. On the other we have years of helpful contributions to thousands on this forum. Award...forum contributions...award...forum contributions.

I think your reputation is safe, Paul.

Reply by aatatusko on 7/18/08 7:20pm
Msg #255862

I vote PAW Notary Poster of the Year!

The NotaryRotary.com community has hearby voted Paul the Notary Poster of the Year.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/18/08 7:44pm
Msg #255864

So, we voted you "Best" - and that is what counts. Not some phony association

Reply by claudine osborne on 7/18/08 9:12pm
Msg #255869

No apoligies needed..

You have received the 2008 Notary Rotary Best Poster Award..And very well deserved! Congratulations. Thank you for all the help you have given me!

Reply by PAW on 7/18/08 7:56pm
Msg #255866

You guys are making it hard for me to live with myself. n/m

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/18/08 10:07pm
Msg #255875

Everyone deserves a mulligan, Paul

I'm just sorry that you sent the money. It's a believable scam just like Who's who.

When I was a High School Sophomore, I received a letter declaring that because of my multiple achievements, I was elected to "Who's who among American High School Students." I was so proud! I sent the $49.95 (my own money. I've worked since I was 13) and received an HUGE book with the rest of the people that were worthy of the designation. I was so proud that I included the achievement on my resume for years. When I was 17 I applied for an entry level position at the Advertising Firm my Mother was working for in the Bay Area and that was when I became enlightened. I interviewed with the owner's son, was hired and much later he informed me that Who's who was a scam and a rip off and I should take it off my resume. Since the firm was strictly a trade and print media firm, I believed him and did as I was told. Lesson learned.

Reply by PAW on 7/19/08 5:07am
Msg #255894

Didn't cost me anything.

I never sent any money! It didn't cost me one penny, just embarrassment in that I didn't check them out first before "accepting" the award. As I said before, I had no issues with them (whoever 'they' are), and our email conversations were responsive and forthright, at least I thought so.

Reply by 101livescan on 7/18/08 10:18pm
Msg #255876

details, details, who cares! You're still the best of the best...It is the quality of your contributions and your steadfastness that we love the most....I've never seen a negative, slandering, condescending post from you, always the highest level of integrity, true and honest, valid information...You still have my congrats and accolades...It's a pleasure to be in your company on this and "other" boards. Have a great weekend, Paul. Every time I look at my gold magnetic sign, I smile, it is so classy and everyone compliments me (you) on it.