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To: [email protected]/OutdoorDude
Bcc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Hello there
Thanks so much for your email, Kevin. I did look through your profile. You seem like a really nice guy. And you also seem like you’re looking for someone to share your love of the outdoors, interest in sports and thrill for adventure. I just don’t think we’re a right fit for each other. I’m really not the outdoorsy/active type. Good luck meeting someone else, though. I’m sure the perfect gal is out there waiting for you.
From: Mark Finlay – January 18, 2011 – 5:12 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
No problem. Just trying to help her get over this ridiculous fear of turning 30. I just logged on and read three separate reviews of Alex’s and it sounds great. See you then.
From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 6:30 PM
Bcc: <undisclosed recipients>
Subject: Renee’s Birthday
Here’s the plan for Renee’s birthday celebration. Meet at my place (Melrose near Highland, Apt. B) at 8:00 on Friday the 28th for a pre-dinner cocktail. We have a reservation at Alex’s for 9:00. Come dressed WEST HOLLYWOOD CHIC. Let’s be ready to celebrate our dear friend Renee’s birthday in style.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 6:32 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can’t believe you got us a table at Alex’s. I thought that place had a waiting list for months. You are wonderful and I’m very excited to celebrate with you guys. And thank you for being subtle about the dress code. I know you were really holding back.
From: [email protected]/OutdoorDude – January 20, 2011 – 2:45 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Reconsider?
I don’t understand why you don’t think we would get along. I don’t think you should be so quick to judge without getting to know me.
From: Renee Greene – January 20, 2011 – 2:54 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Fwd: Reconsider?
Okay, Shelley. I tried to be nice when I got his email and politely explained that we aren’t a right fit. I mean everything in his profile screamed of sports and outdoors. That is just so not me. And, this is the response I get. I don’t know what to say back. Help?
From: Shelley Manning – January 20, 2011 – 3:43 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Reconsider?
You, judgmental? You are the least judgmental person I know. Now, if he were emailing Miss Priss, that would be different. (Sorry. Couldn’t help it. I promise I’ll be good tomorrow night.) Just ignore it. You don’t want to get into a whole thing with this guy.
From: Renee Greene – January 20, 2011 – 3:54 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Reconsider?
Yes, please behave tomorrow. I just want to have a fun, peaceful evening. All right. I just won’t respond to his message.
From: Ashley Price – January 21, 2011 – 4:01 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Renee Greene, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
Dinner at Alex’s. Should be interesting based on all that I’ve heard about the place. I don’t have any friends who have been there yet. Not really their type of place. But, should be fine. And of course, excited to celebrate Renee’s birthday in style. She deserves it. Please make me a “plus one” as Evan is going to join us. Thanks.
From: Ashley Price – January 21, 2011 – 4:04 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
And I must say it is better than Pizza Party Zone. You know I love Mark, but what was he thinking? Like any of us would ever set foot into a restaurant that has a big frog as a mascot. Puh-lease!
And before you say anything, I talked to Evan and he promised that things would be different this time. He said he just got a bit scared because we were getting so serious. But he’s really ready to commit.
I know, I know what you are going to say. But really, I mean where do you meet single men these days? Coffee houses have gotten so passé. A co-worker has been playing her hand at finding someone online. Can you imagine? How desperate must you be to resort to computer dating? How do you know that the man you are talking to really isn’t some bored housewife in Tulsa or some teenager in Shreveport? On the Internet, no one is who they seem.
I know Evan isn’t perfect. But I just know things will be better this time.
From: Renee Greene – January 21, 2011 – 5:15 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Fwd: Re: Renee’s Birthday
This is why I don’t want Ashley to know about my foray into the world of online dating. So, please, please PLEASE remember not to mention ANYTHING on Saturday night. I’ll tell Mark the same.
From: Renee Greene – January 21, 2011 – 5:22 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Loose Lips
Hey there. Just a quick reminder not to mention anything about the online dating stuff at dinner on Saturday. Just want to keep this a little secret between you, me and Shelley. The rest of the world can find out on my wedding day ;)
From: Shelley Manning – January 22, 2011 – 9:30 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Renee’s Birthday
No problem. Mum’s the word. And what does Miss Priss mean that eligible men won’t be at Alex’s? It is only THE hottest restaurant in town. But, what would she know about what’s in? I was so tempted to explain to Miss Priss that “Hollywood Chic” means no pearls, no skirts to the shin and no lace collars. However,
