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ClaudiaTherese
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As just came up in another thread, I'm getting kind of behind in my life and need to lay low for awhile. I might lurk a bit, but I probably won't be around much until I get stuff settled again. I'm also going to try to catch up on pending emails, but I won't be starting up any new conversations for a bit.

Just didn't want anyone to worry, that's all. Take care and see you later! [Wave]

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Take care darling!
Come back soon! [Smile]

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rivka
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*hug* Take care of what you need to. And take care of yourself.

See ya on the flip side. [Smile]

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milk and kisses
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Sara, don't be gone for too long! [Smile]
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(((Sara))) You'll be missed around here, but I'm glad you're taking some time to focus on family and recharge your batteries.
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Take care of yourself, lady!

Looking forward to your re-emergence. [Smile]

[Wave]

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[Wave] Sara.
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ClaudiaTherese
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( [Wave] )
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( [Wave] ) Hey wait......you can't wave goodbye to yourself.....that is just weird.........I don't care [Dont Know] .........have a good while away from Hatrack
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You'll be missed while you're gone.

{ [Wave] }<--doesn't this look like someone slapping someone who's hugging them. And smiling about it. It is sooooooo CT.

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((Sara)) [Wave]

Enjoy your break! Hope to see you back soon!

Farmgirl

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[Kiss] Be healthy.
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ClaudiaTherese
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What lovely messages. [Smile]

Before I head off to work and buckle down, I should let you all know that Dave and I have created an email account so that it will be easier to get ahold of us. I'm going to try to keep my work account more focused, so if you want to reach either of us about personal stuff, this hotmail account is the way to go: dave_and_ct@hotmail.com . I'll put it in my profile, too.

We'll both be checking it, so if I am wrapped up in other matters, Dave can field emails.

Hope this helps.

Of course, whatever account I write a message to someone from, it's always okay to respond to that message with just a "reply" to that account. Some of my personal emails are more work-related than others. In general, though, the joint account will be the place to start any new conversations.

I'll keep a close eye on it, and when I don't, Dave will.

Thanks! See y'all later. [Smile]

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Unacceptable!
I mean, take care of yourself. I will carry the flag of naughty responses in your absence.

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[Wave]
Edit:

[Kiss]
[Big Grin]

[ February 03, 2005, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: Irami Osei-Frimpong ]

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[Wave] [Kiss] [Smile]
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[Wave] Be safe. Don't go dying of anything while you're away. [Wink] [Razz]
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[Smile] Sara, you're the best. Take care, and come back rested!
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Take care!

[Smile]

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Take care, and have fun storming the castle! [Big Grin]

Kwea

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Kama
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What if I want to tell you something I don't want Dave to know about?

[Eek!]
[Monkeys]

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What if you want to tell Dave something you don't want to tell Sara about?
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Kama
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I can send him a GMS [Razz]
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Christy
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*sits Sara down with a cup of tea and a book for some recharging, while holding back the flood of things that need doing and trying to parcel them into small organized bits*
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ClaudiaTherese
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*delurking briefly for clarification

This is intended to streamline and clarify things, not make them more complicated. I'll modify as time goes on if need be.

The main problem seems to be that I have a history of failing to respond to personal emails from Hatrack. This distresses me, especially if it is a time-sensitive matter for one of my friends here. I think using my work email was complicating things, as my box generally sees a lot of traffic. Things get overlooked or misplaced unless they are a work matter I need to address immediately (as work is -- and must be -- my general priority during the day).

This way, if I am getting swamped at work, I can ask Dave to keep an eye on the shared box for a few days. We work in adjoining offices, so this is not a problem. We see each other off and on all day. It is quite a pleasure, actually, to have one's beloved close at hand. Though we work on different projects, it is delightful to be able to run anything problematic past Dave and ask for input. He gives excellent advice, and he is a great resource.

If someone were to want to speak to one of us individually, I imagine that a post here (for me) or at GreNME (for Dave) would give us a heads-up. We do still each have our own emails -- this shared box is more a matter of convenience, and frankly it is mostly for me.

Alternatively, one could email the joint account with a note that he or she had a personal matter to discuss. It's been my pleasure to have fielded some personal questions from Hatrackers on private matters, and of course I take confidentiality completely seriously. I do not discuss these sorts of private conversations with anyone else, not even David. Ever.

However, I can think of some situations where David would definitely be a better and more appropriate resource than I. Since I am a pediatrician and a woman, I have some experience in dealing with sensitive issues about young children and women. I do not, however, have much experience or training in dealing with issues of a delicate nature concerning grown men. I can also see that this would present a serious conflict of interest, as I am not merely a physician here, but also a friend to other members.

I would very much desire to maintain all appropriate bounderies as well as lead all of my friends to the best resources available. As such, any questions of an intimate nature which would be better addressed by Dave would most easily then be directed to Dave from the beginning.

It really isn't that complicated. Start either in public on a thread at one of the forums or at dave_and_ct@hotmail.com . We'll take it from there. [Wave]

[ February 04, 2005, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

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rivka
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*hug* I love the fact that while CT surely knew Dags was joking (at least, I think he was), she took the matter seriously enough (as it should be) to clarify. [Smile]

Also, if we're going to start feeling guilty about not responding to all (non-spam) emails, I'm going to need more notice. I'll have a LOT of catching up to do!!! [Eek!] *warily eyes page full of I-still-haven't-answered-that emails*

Sara, you give SO much of yourself to Hatrack and Hatrackers. I think people understand that you cannot possibly answer EVERY email. So no guilt, understand? [No No]

(((((CT)))))

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I will throw a party upon your return. Until then, I will wallow in the dark and dreary world of Hatrack.

Get caught up - it's an amazing feeling. [Smile]

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"I would very much desire to maintain all appropriate bounderies as well as lead all of my friends to the best resources available. As such, any questions of an intimate nature which would be better addressed by Dave would most easily then be directed to Dave from the beginning."

I was curious about the motivation behind this particular change. These two sentences explain it quite well, however. [Smile]

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ClaudiaTherese
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(((rivka)))

*grin

This is important stuff. Better to take it seriously and be as responsible as possible, rather than to treat people lightly. I care about y'all too much for that.

Okay, no guilt. But I reserve the right to assauge my non-guilt with chocolate, too. [Wink]

Now I'll head out for a bit. This came to a crux now because today I'm starting a weekend-long faculty development seminar, and I'll be incommunicado for several days. I believe I'll get out alive, but not necessarily with my soul intact.

There is going to be a "Networking Dinner" tonight. [Angst]

[ February 04, 2005, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

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quote:
Dags was joking (at least, I think he was)
But of course!

And Kama started it!

[ February 04, 2005, 01:09 PM: Message edited by: Dagonee ]

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sure, blame it all on the poor innocent girl.
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*scans list of adjectives that describe Kama*

*fails to find innocent anywhere in the top 50*

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I wish you success in your catching up with RL stuff. See ya around. [Wave]
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quote:
Okay, no guilt. But I reserve the right to assuage my non-guilt with chocolate, too. [Wink]
Well, YEAH! Lupin was 100% correct -- good for what ails ya -- in medically appropriate amounts, at least. [Big Grin]
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I feel bad.. But a break is always good, as long as you come back. [Smile]
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Okay, so wait.

What if there is something that I want both Dave and CT to know, but I don't want them to know that they both know it?

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rivka
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You send two emails, one with title "for CT" and one "for Dave," each saying "please email me." Unless you think they're too likely to figure that out.

If so, you ask for help, and have someone (me, f'rinstance) email CT with a "please email me" message, while you email Dave with something similar.

[Big Grin]

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Wow, Zal, going a little Anais Nin are we? [Wink]

I missed this thread the first time around somehow. We'll look forward to seeing you again Sara [Smile]

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Can't wait to see you back and posting in full force. You're always a pleasure. [Smile]

[Wave]

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Have a refreshing break, Sara. [Sleep]
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