This arrived in my inbox this morning. I was greatly confused:
from: vneal@*********.com
subject: CWWE Training
Hello, LCES Teachers—
Thanks for a great day. I really enjoyed my time with you Rowdy Ladies and Gentlemen and look forward to returning on November 19.
I have attached those handouts I promised. (Be kind in evaluating my expertise in screenshots and arrows and such.) Remember, if you need or want anything else, let me know. And be sure to email me with your questions.
Valerie Neal
Educational Consultant
Curriculum Advantage
Cell: 601-***-****
vneal@*********.com
from:Bill Latham
subject: RE: CWWE Training
Dear Valerie,
We’ve got a problem here. A big problem. If problems were game animals and you and I were big buck hunters, we’ve got a ten point sumbitch in the room that we’re gonna need extra ammo to take down. I’ll shoot it dead if you would be as so kind to slit the bastard’s throat and let it bleed out. You can even keep it’s rack for yr wall..
That said, let’s get down to business.
Where the hell is Desoto county?
Who the hell are all these people on this mailing list? I’ve scoured it seven or eight times successively and do not recognize a single name. Also, I am not a teacher.
I’m sure there is another Bill Latham that this mail was intended for. I’m sure he’s in Desoto county in fact, judging from the list of addresses that came with this mail. I’m sure he’d love to get his e-mail and I’d be kind enough to forward it along given the opportunity.
I don’t have any further comments or metaphors to spew. Pardon my vitriol.
-Bill Latham
Austin, TX
“My name is Legion: for we are many.”
from:vneal@*********.com
subject: RE:RE:CWWE Training
Bill, Bill, Bill—
You scared the pooh out of me!!!!! I trained at that school yesterday on a web product and the beginning of your email made me think the whole product had disappeared from the web or something. I’m a tired, old woman. I don’t need the stress!!!!!!!
Anyway, sorry about the mistake. I must have put in or left out something from MY Bill Latham’s address. I’ll try to do better.
By the way, Desoto County is a lovely area of MS just below Memphis, TN. Part of it is the flat, fertile land of the MS Delta and the rest is soft, rolling hills. Not too far from Austin; you should check it out if you’re ever over this way.
Sorry to have disturbed you.
Valerie Neal
Educational Consultant
Curriculum Advantage
Cell: Cell: 601-***-****
vneal@*********.com