If you are going to meet me in nothing but a tool belt...

27 Dec 2002 11:59:20 EST Subject: Re: tomorrow Carole writes To: Howie

I am glad you are home safely.  I would love to get together with you tomorrow evening, (even if I was second choice to a kid and his grandmother).  If the weather is good I am going sailing with Nelson and Bryan and some of the other people from the club, but should be back by 5PM.  We are heading out at 10AM so we should be back well before then.

 

I was impressed with your handiwork in the photo.  You know, if you can wield a hammer and swing from the rafters like that, (in a thong and tool belt), you would have the Chippendale boys running scared and worried about their job security...  When I was a kid my parents bought a two bedroom house and convinced me that it was really cool that I lived on a similar looking platform in our garage.  Mine did have stairs though.  Until recently, I bought that.

 

I have really enjoyed the book on assertive training and just got the opportunity to practice saying no (like a broken record) until the other person gave up.  I have to deal with the county on an issue that I have been avoiding because I knew I would cave, but now I can't wait to go give them a hard time... Are you sure you want me to come over tomorrow? ...  I promise not to practice on you.

 

27 Dec 2002 16:31:27 EST Subject: circus Carole writes To Howie

 

Would you like to go to the circus tomorrow at 6PM?  Ringling wanted to impress me and my board and persuade us that our association with them is not perpetuating the exploitation of performing animals.  They sent 10 tickets to their pre season premiere tomorrow that includes going back stage, seeing how the animals are cared for between shows and the show itself at 7PM.  I have an extra ticket if you would like to go.  It would be an opportunity to meet my "family" as well.  Jamie and her boyfriend Daniel will be going, as will my operations manager, Scott, and Cathy who handles everything on weekends.  Jen is coming and is also a key person although I haven't put her on the board, only because I cannot risk losing a majority of the vote.  All of these people are kids, so if we go, should I introduce you as Uncle Howie?

 

If you would rather not go, I can skip it and go another time, under cover, which may be a better idea any way.  Either way is fine with me.  Just let me know.

 

27 Dec 2002 20:41:46 EST Subject: tool belt Carole writes To: Howie

 

If you are going to meet me in nothing but a tool belt, I should probably come to you rather than have you drive cross town that way.  What did you decide about the circus?  I apologize for the late suggestion, but didn't know myself that the date Ringling had chosen was tomorrow until an hour before I emailed you.  I don't even know for sure where it is, but will know tomorrow after talking to Jamie.

 

As for the food issue, that is a lifetime commitment for me.  I will always be toting around Tupperware.  When I travel I exist mostly on canned tuna and rice cakes.  I hope it does not exasperate you.  It is the only effective way I have ever found for managing my weight.  I want to lose another pound or so per month for the next year and a half and then maintain 135 to 140.  I currently weigh 155 and have maintained that for about 7 months.  I haven't been seriously trying to lose more, but decided to make that one of my New Year's Resolutions.  I don't remember ever making one before, ( a NYR) but you were an inspiration to do it and do it right.

 

Thanks for the inspiration... and the dancing carpenter imagery.

 

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