Ted's ability to waste time...

I just got this e-mail from someone I met awhile ago at a certain establishment in town.

I have removed the guys name to protect him (because he’s an idiot).  He works for a larger real estate firm in town.   It’s a short message but I’ll dissect it out a bit…because…well…that’s what I do.

Hi Ted,

This is IDIOT ( HOP SHOP ) checking in with you. has there been any developement in your hope to get back to Spokane? Hope you had a nice holiday season. Let me know if you need my services, I’ll be there for you. Take care,

IDIOT

Okay, a few things here:

1) I understand that if you are a “go-getter” in the real estate world that it’s very important to network and be overly-friendly to people.  

2) I met you and your wife at the Left Bank Wine Bar not the Hop Shop.  While both places are fantastic (and I implore you to visit them if you have not) they are very different.  I’m thinking that maybe you had a bit too much to drink that night if you can’t keep this straight.

3) I live in Spokane.  I told you that.  A couple times that night at Left Bank and IN A FOLLOW UP E-MAIL THAT I RESPONDED TO YOU AFTER YOUR PREVIOUS E-MAIL TO ME.  I really think you had way too much to drink that night, but thanks for sharing your pizza with us.  That’s right, we’ve been down this road before…

4) “…any developement in your hope to get back to Spokane?”  First of all the word is  ”development”.  I suggest that you invest in an e-mail program or web-browser that has some sort of spell-check installed.  Especially since you are selling 250-700K houses in the area.  I question your ability to properly put together an offer for a house or any of the other standard paperwork that is necessary.  Second, look at my business card (the one I regrettably gave you), what does it say?  Where does it say I am employed?  That should give you a good indication of where I am living.  Third…as covered before…I told you this IN A FOLLOW UP E-MAIL THAT I RESPONDED TO YOU AFTER YOUR PREVIOUS E-MAIL TO ME.

5) If you really cared about me and my holiday season you would get your story straight when it comes to me.  I feel like the bond we had when you were (obviously) shit-faced means nothing to you anymore.  I am hurt.  Deeply.

6) Putting a picture of yourself in your e-mail signature is just plain creepy.  It really is.

Needless to say…I don’t think I’ll be responding to this e-mail.