Re: THE SCOOP!
Thanks. If I’m going to suffer the indignity of ungracefully entering old age, I’m glad I’ll have my best buds there to watch me go kicking and screaming into my thirties. Okay, I’m being a bit (read: overwhelmingly) dramatic. It’s in my nature. And, since you’ve known me for more than 20 years, you already know that. Okay, gotta run.
From: Mark Finlay – January 17, 2011 – 9:04 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Ashley Price, Renee Greene
Subject: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Yes, you read correctly. We are celebrating Renee’s 6th (and two dozen) birthday. (I know you are displeased with entering your 30’s, so I figured, why do it? Turn six…again.) So, to celebrate her 6th birthday, we are having the party at Pizza Party Zone near Culver City. Won’t that be a ton of fun?!? We’ll eat pizza, play arcade games and have our photo taken with the silly frog mascot. Check out this link to the evite. Hoping you can proofread it before I invite everyone?
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 9:10 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Don’t worry. I am now in charge of your birthday celebration. I will let Finlay know that we are NOT going to Pizza Party Zone. Just what you need…and we need. Screaming brats. Greasy pizza. Video games. What the HELL was Finlay thinking?
From: Renee Greene – January 17, 2011 – 9:15 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Thank you. I just read Mark’s email and started to have a bit of a panic attack. You’re so lucky your birthday isn’t until December. But, I’m surprised you don’t want to go the Pizza Party Zone. With screaming brats come cute single dads. (Tee Hee!)
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 9:18 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Cute single dads? Pizza Party Zone, here we come. JUST KIDDING. Don’t worry. I’ll come up with something fab and perfectly fitting for this momentous occasion.
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 3:00 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Finlay! Renee does not want to go to Pizza Party Zone for her birthday. I’m sure she appreciated the sentiment, but I think she would prefer a quiet dinner with her closest friends. I’ve got us a reservation at Alex’s on Melrose for 9:00. We can all meet at my place at 8:00 for a pre-dinner mojito. I’ll let everyone know the plan.
From: [email protected]/OutdoorDude – January 17, 2011 – 4:03 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Hello there
Hi there PRGal. My name is Kevin. I was checking out the site this morning and came across your profile. You seem like a really smart and outgoing person. As for me, I’m originally from Nebraska and have been living in LA for two years. I moved out here to try my luck at movies and ended up doing personal training for celebrities. But I got a bit fed up with the egos. So now I work as a counselor for Outward Adventure programs, which take at-risk youth, corporate teams and others on outdoor adventures. It’s great to enjoy the sunshine and see how the challenges of nature and teamwork can change someone’s life. When I’m not working, I’m usually working out, playing sports or taking a bike ride. I’m looking for someone who is going to be the perfect compliment to me. Check out my profile and see what you think. Will look forward to hearing back from you.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 9:25 AM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Fwd: Hello there
Well, things seem to be improving a bit. Got this email. He seems VERY ACTIVE, which is so not me. I don’t see him sitting around watching a “Law & Order” marathon with me while I eat frosting from a can, which as you know is my idea of a good night. And, he has a grammatical error. I’m sure he meant to say he’s looking for a “complement” to himself, not for someone to “compliment” him. That sounds more like Derrick. Yes, still bitter after a year, but what can I say? I do hold a grudge. Hey, but at least this Kevin guy is local. I’m getting closer. I’ll let him down gently.
From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 11:44 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
He’s hot. I bet he looks awesome without a shirt on. You should go out with him. Just because you guys are different doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. And, did I mention that he’s hot? Okay, so forgot to tell you, the Cuddler and I are no more. He’s a sweet guy but I’ve already had my fun and now it’s time to move on. He hinted the same thing. Plus, I think he’s been burned by a work affair before and seems gun shy about getting hurt again.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 11:59 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Poor Cuddler. When you give his sensitive booty the boot, I bet he’ll cry. HA! HA! I bet he will run home crying to his mommy. He probably shops at WimpsRUs. I could go on, but onto more important matters.
Well, Kevin may indeed be hot, and I could be tempted to take a peek at the pecs, but no. I know it would not work out, so I’m going to let him know that we just don’t seem to have a lot in common. I can’t go out with someone when I know there isn’t a possibility for a future.
From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 12:07 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Hilarious! But seriously sweetie. The Cuddler is not THAT bad. He was actually a great guy who just happened to enjoy the lingering cuddle and occasional spoon.
But, I love the jokes. Keep ‘em coming. And, speaking of keeping ‘em coming, I have a hot date tonight. Gotta get some work done for the evil corporate trolls. Mwah! Mwah!
From: Mark Finlay – January 18, 2011 – 3:00 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Let ‘em down gently there, tiger.
