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Things That Are Cracking Me Up Today

There is a new receptionist in our office and she is this cute little old lady named Ruth (actually, she's my old boss's mom). Part of her job entails sending out e-mail messages to everyone in the building regarding things like people leaving their lights on or notifying us when the Mountain Man comes to sell his goodies in the lunch room. The old receptionist was pretty bland when it came time to do this chore. Just the facts ma'am. Ruth on the other hand takes the opportunity to spice it up a bit which always catches me off guard. Here's a sample from today's messages:

Subject: How Unfortunate!!

Hello,

The news has just come to us that the flu shots scheduled for this Friday the 18th, have been cancelled. We are sorry to have to tell you this, and hopefully you will be able to get a shot elsewhere if you so desire.

Stay well,

Ruth

Note the subject line. I love it!
And then there was this follow up e-mail a few moments later:

Subject: Flu shot addendum

Good Morning, again!

I apologize for not mentioning the cause for canceling the scheduled flu shots. There is a shortage of the vaccine which necessitates the cancellation.

I still want you to stay well!!

Ruth

Isn't she silly? And concerned for our health, no less.
Still my favorite was from last week on a particularly nasty, rainy day:

Subject: The Mountain Man Cometh

Neither wind nor rain can keep the sturdy Mountain Man from selling his treats! Come to the lunchroom if you need anything to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I know, it is not the most hilarious thing you've ever read but coming from this sweet little old lady, it is most unexpected. Also, the former receptionist was so drab. I liken reading her e-mails to listening to nurse Rachett murmur, "Medication time. Medication time."

I am also laughing (ashamed though I am to admit it) at this guy named Stuart who took a nasty spill on his bike this morning on the way to work. Not that I am the type of person who thinks falling is funny (APRIL!) but he came limping in to the office to change out of his 'biker guy attire' which was full body spandex and helmet. I need to mention that this guy looks exactly like Napoleon Dynamite sans the red 'fro and moonboots. Now I can't seem to stop thinking of him on his way to work, taking his ten speed over sweet jumps as the biker shorts ride up ever higher.


God, work is funny.