*whimper*

[rivka]

I just got a message on my voicemail from Bill Meyer, the head Dean guy in Baltimore. Dean's going to be in town Monday for a $250-a-plate fundraiser, and they need some extra people to help out with the event. It would mean getting to attend the luncheon for free and probably getting to meet Governor Dean. Because I've done so much to help out with the Meetups, I'm at the top of his list - do I want to go?

Monday.

The one day out of all the year that I have to haul my ass 50 miles out of town for a mandatory all-day work retreat.

I had tears of envy in my eyes when I called him back to decline.

Comments

[fairoriana.livejournal.com]

Ohmygoodness... I'm *SO* sorry. Maybe you will get another chance? :-(

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I understand the envy. Blast it. But I'll bet they still invite you to the inaugural ball.

[therealjae.livejournal.com]

Wow. You sure have gotten a lot of invitations for Monday, haven't you? But yeah, I think this beats meeting me at a Crooked Fingers concert. Maybe only just, but yeah. :-)

Stupid work retreat! I say call in sick.

-J

[rivka.livejournal.com]

But yeah, I think this beats meeting me at a Crooked Fingers concert. Maybe only just, but yeah. :-)

Howard Dean's nowhere near as sexy as you. But then, I know I'm going to have a lot more chances to meet you. Sigh.

Stupid work retreat! I say call in sick.

I thought about it. And then I removed the temptation by calling Bill and telling him to go on to the next name on his list. Argh.

[rmjwell.livejournal.com]

Dumb question: did you explain to him why you had to decline?

[rivka.livejournal.com]

Yes, with much bewailing. He knows it's not just that I wasn't interested.

[neonnurse.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, poor you! What a bummer!

Did you see the Howard Dean political cartoon I posted this morning? Go check it out; maybe it will cheer you up just a fraction.

[mittelbar.livejournal.com]

Aiiee!

Maybe they'll cancel the retreat, and call you early enough to change your plans. :-)

[ex-helygen254.livejournal.com]

Augh! *hug*

[ruisseau.livejournal.com]

That is a real bummer. I hope you get another chance! :)

[lysana.livejournal.com]

Oh, argh. That is frustrating, I'm sure.

[bsquad.livejournal.com]

When I was much younger, I used to think that "$250 a plate dinners" meant that they gave you a ton of food and this was why politicos were often called "fat cats."