Sadly, my emailer prevents me from spamming everyone with an email address similar to my own. It's too bad, because I've got one of those early email addresses that has no appended numbers to my name, and what that means is that everyone else with a name similar to mine, who joined too late and had to tack on a number, will eventually either accidentally use my email on correspondence, or the people they know will. So since I can't actually mail it, I will just post it here for posterity.
Hi everyone,
Hi everyone,
I just thought I'd send a note to introduce myself. I assume many of the above email addresses are invalid, but I know at least one is valid, and I assume others may be as well. Why, you ask? Well, because over the last couple of years I have been slowly getting to know your friends, families, business associates, and favorite shopping venues as they mistakenly email me about all manner of crazy things.
At first when this happened, I was extremely suspicious that the emails were some kind of internet phishing scheme designed to implant some nefarious something on my computer by tricking me into replying. But after it happened time and time again (I'd say it happens about twice a month on average), I realized that I am blessed to be surrounded by an entire community of people who... almost know me... but actually... they don't. Generally, I have found them to be nice people. You, whoever you are out there, appear to have kind friends, loving family, and you generally get good customer service. I feel bad that many of these people think you are too lazy to answer them, when in fact it is I who am too lazy.
So here's a blanket email, and perhaps you can pass this on to the appropriate people:
Jason: I included you on this email since I thought you'd get a kick out of it; hi again.
Joan: your Lands End exchange went through and your replacements are in the mail.
Amy: the quiche joke was very cute.
Kristin: congratulations on your engagement! The photos are lovely.
and Jenn: I don't know where that cell phone picture was taken, but it was hilarious!
There were others, but it was only recently that I got the idea of saving these things up. I'm growing rather fond of my odd extended family, so I'd like to keep up on them and figure out who goes with whom if I can.
As for me, it's very nice to meet you.
Take care!
