# Oh, My Freaking God! (Looong!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 13, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128 "2003-07-13T07:55:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![deb2world](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@deb2world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deb2world)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/501 "2003-08-09T02:31:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*All your report cards included the phrase “needs to learn to play nicely with others”, didn’t they? \*\* Dave, this is what you get for making your bestest friend a woman who works mostly with men and is ex-military. We are able to put a man in his place in 4 notes. 🙂 deb ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/502 "2003-08-09T03:34:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Maureen \* > \*\*Well, yes, I was kinda hoping…I think everyone here would agree that you’re worth keeping around for a while. \*\* _blink…blink_ ummm…Wow! I…umm…thanks! Well, now I kinda feel bad about this, but I’m taking back my thread. Recess is over. Put away the toys. Sit up straight, and pay attention. And, **Wyatt** , stop pouting. Because, you’re about to get your wish. This is what I’m planning on sending Theresa, unless someone can point out a glaring deficiency. It’s not perfect, but I feel like I need to send it soon, or not at all. > [@](#): > > Hi Theresa, > > People would probably tell me that I should just let you go; not risk being seen as a stalker or risk being humiliated or hurt. F\*ck 'em. It’s worth the risk, to me. > > I realize that the extended silence, from your end, probably means you aren’t interested in me. You probably haven’t even given me a thought, in weeks. Well, it hasn’t been that way, on this end. I’ve thought about you, a lot. > > I’m sure it was quite apparent to you that I like you a lot. I’ve told you, already, that I’m no good at playing it cool. To me, that’s a mind game; the only kind of game I don’t like to play. The fact is, I’m quite infatuated with you. And, I realize it probably won’t make you happy to hear that, nor do I expect it to do me any good. But, it’s the truth. > > I also realize I’ve probably already blown whatever chance I had with you. What I’d like to know is, what happened? I’ve thought about this a lot, too, but I can’t come to any firm conclusion. I know I s\*ck at dating. I think I even told you that. I’m good at relationships, but not at dating. But, you asked me to call you again, so something must have changed your mind between then and the time you got my message on your machine. What that could have been, I can only imagine. And, believe me, I’ve been imagining! But, while I’ve come up with at least a dozen possibilities, the one I keep coming back to is that I was too uncommunicative when we were together. You never actually got to know me, so why would you be interested? > > If this is true, it’s a real shame, because we have so much in common and chemistry that I’m sure you wouldn’t deny. Ironically, poor communication skills is a common initial assessment of me. And, it is ironic, because I’m actually extremely good at communicating. I was a highly successful salesman for years, both when I owned my own company and while working for others, as well as a very good technical support rep. And, my amateur writing is very popular. > > The problem was, I wanted to hear about you, not talk about me. I would always rather listen than talk, but I especially wanted to know who you were; this amazingly beautiful, intelligent, successful, and sexy woman who, for a time, at least, thought I was worth knowing. But, I must have carried that too far, without realizing I was doing it, at the time. I also tend to be very literal, so if someone asks me a question, I simply answer it, without even realizing that they’re trying to get me to start talking. So, my answers, if they seemed abrupt or evasive, weren’t intended that way, at all. I was simply giving you the information you asked for, as succinctly as possible, so that you’d go on talking. And, I honestly thought there’d be more time, and that you’d ask what you wanted to know, when you were ready. I can see how that might have been a mistake, in retrospect. As I said, I s\*ck at dating. I should have realized that you would not see the potential in me, as I did in you, if I didn’t tell you anything about myself, but I somehow I just didn’t see it. > > It also occurred to me, that I may have been too aggressive. But, you seemed to welcome what aggressiveness I allowed myself, so that doesn’t seem likely. It’s possible, I suppose, that you suddenly felt overwhelmed, when you’d had a chance to think about our evening. I’ve been told, before, that I can be overwhelming when I’m passionate about a woman. > > Or, perhaps I wasn’t aggressive enough, given your comment, as you got out of my car. I deeply regret letting the openings you gave me pass by. But, I was trying to treat you like a lady, and not rush things. Yes, if you’re wondering, that was holding back, for me. I thought there would be more time for that, later, as well. Because, once I’d talked to you (well, listened to you) for a while, the night we met, I didn’t see you as a one-night stand. Or even as a summer fling. I saw real potential for a genuine relationship in you. > > Maybe I should have tried to take advantage of those openings. It certainly wasn’t because I didn’t want to make love to you. Maybe I should have tried harder to keep the passion that you must certainly have sensed, in check. Maybe, almost certainly, I should have been more talkative, and not let the sound of your voice and your beautiful blue eyes enrapture me. I don’t know what it was. Perhaps it was all or none of the above. > > What I’m hoping is that you were simply too busy to call, at first, and then got to feeling more awkward as time passed. If that’s the case, please do call. I would love to hear from you. If it was one, or more, of the problems I listed, they are all easily resolved. (Well, keeping my passion in check is not easy, but it can be done.) And, I would love a chance to prove it. > > And, if it’s something else, I would still love to hear from you, either by phone or email. Maybe it’s a simple misunderstanding. > > Dave Whattaya think? ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/503 "2003-08-09T03:51:27Z")
Hm. Well, cut out the part about your salesman skills and owning your own company. This is a love letter, not a job application. Not trying to sound hurtful, but you ramble a bit there. “You probably haven’t given me a thought in weeks.” Sounds a little…reproachful. Don’t make her feel guilty. Try something like “I’m not sure how often you’ve thought about me, but you’ve been on my mind a lot since the last time we talked.” That’ll make her feel good, and gives her an opening to say “Of course I’ve thought about you, **Dave**.” “…so why would you be interested?” Self defeating. “…and I was hoping for a chance to change that.” Might get you one. Cut the next paragraph entirely, except the part about the chemistry. Elaborate on that, it’s good. The rest is wonderful & heartfelt, and I like it. I hope she answers this one. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you, dear one. Mama Mo. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/504 "2003-08-09T04:21:26Z")
I am not an editor, but…Oh wait, yes I am! I pretty much agree with Maureen. My first thought was cut out the job stuff. The 6th paragraph is too long and over analytical. You make a good point, just make it more concise. “not let the sound of your voice and your beautiful blue eyes enrapture me.” Personally, I would use a different word or rephrase it or something. Kind of sticks out from the rest and doesn’t sound natural to the tone of the rest of the letter. Enrapture is a word that tries too hard. But nice job overall, Dave. She better answer it. Or we’ll have the next Dopefest at Hampton Beach. Yes, Dave, I’m kidding. But I really, really do hope she answers it. It’s really very sweet. ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/505 "2003-08-09T04:26:40Z")
What I’m hoping is that you were simply too busy to call, at first, and then got to feeling more awkward as time passed. If that’s the case, please do call. I would love to hear from you. This sentence is Beautiful. Perfect! The rest is … a lot … however, if you Want to say a lot, can I offer, 1. If you don’t speak “boards” or “chat speak” … which she doesn’t … F_ck 'em and I s_ck will look WAY weirder than the actual words would. 2)May I suggest: * * * I realize that the extended silence, from your end, probably means you aren’t interested in me. You probably haven’t even given me a thought, in weeks. Would read more strongly, AND, perhaps more truely, if it was: _I’m taking_ the extended silence, from your end, \*as meaning \*you’re not interested in me. _I’m concluding_ I haven’t even come to mind for you, in these weeks. * * * It tells the truth, it doesn’t speculate or tell her what she’s thinking. It also tosses out to her the request she correct your interpretation, without having to argue with you about it. * * * The fact is, I’m quite infatuated with you. And, I realize it probably won’t make you happy to hear that, nor do I expect it to do me any good. Could be stated as: The fact is, I’m extremely attracted to you, infatuated with what I’ve seen and gotten to know of you. I’m thinking it won’t make you happy to hear that, … * * * same reasons as above. * * * Ironically, poor communication skills is a common initial assessment of me. And, it is ironic, because I’m actually extremely good at communicating. I was a highly successful salesman for years, both when I owned my own company and while working for others, as well as a very good technical support rep. And, my amateur writing is very popular. For it to have been a lack of communication on my part would be ironic. I’m typically extremely good at both listening and communicating. I’ve been successful in sales, building coporate relationships, and have had terrific results doing technical support, making clients more comfortable with using their equipment. Even my amateur writing has turned out to be popular, but, I was too distracted by wanting to listen to you, learn about you. * * * not a resume’ … just support for your “point” * * * this amazingly beautiful, intelligent, successful, and sexy woman who, for a time, at least, thought I was worth knowing. Awww, Dave, No extremes of self-deprecation! Trust me, I’ve tried them all, they NEVER bring power into the discussion! … takes the power out of the rest of the message. How about, " … this amazingly beautiful, intelligent, successful, and sexy woman that I found So worth knowing." * * * But, I must have carried that too far, without realizing I was doing it, at the time. "But, _I’m concluding_ I must have carried that too far, … " * * * I should have realized that you would not see the potential in me, as I did in you, if I didn’t tell you anything about myself, but I somehow I just didn’t see it. If ya gotta have that sentence, how about if it just ends after “myself?” "I should have realized that you would not see the potential in me, as I did in you, if I didn’t tell you anything about myself. * * * I saw real potential for a genuine relationship in you. I saw real potential for a genuine relationship _between us._ (?) * * * ## Maybe I should have tried to take advantage of those openings. It certainly wasn’t because I didn’t want to make love to you. Maybe I should have let you see and experience how much I wanted you. or, at the least … “… because I didn’t want to make love _with_ you.” * * * If it was one, or more, of the problems I listed, they are all easily resolved. (Well, keeping my passion in check is not easy, but it can be done.) And, I would love a chance to prove it. If it was one, or more, of the possibilities I listed, they are all easily resolved. (If I need to tone my passion down, I can do my best, If I need to “tone it up” … no problem!) I would love the chance to talk all of those through with you. \*to pop in a LITTLE of the famous D.Bear sense of humor! And to avoid the word “chance” as in “second chance,” “just give me a chance,” “is there no chance” etc. * * * So, those are my thoughts. There are two approaches, here, one, short and open ended, the other, cover all the bases, and make the best final “pitch” possible. This is, of course, “pitching.” KEWL Each of the things I’ve noted are just places where the wording tended to put a divider into the conversation, rather than an opening for expanded connection or communications. Neither side likes being told what they think, or were thinking. Always a put-off or fight material, not re-join, already in progress, material. Where I’ve taken a fragment, and offered ideas of rewording, it is all with the thought in mind of leaving everything else “as is.” Anything I was thinking ought to go away, was in the snippet I brought down. All that, except without all the typos I undoubtedly have in there. I just read **Salem** ’s and **Maureen** ’s comments, we all three seem to be on a similar track, here. Just **Wyatt** ’s is more wordy … what a shock! _sigh_ **Wyatt** Serious people skills for serious people, since, well, a while back … we now return you to our more usual goofy programming. ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/506 "2003-08-09T04:27:54Z")
Oh, and [/pout] forgot that part 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/507 "2003-08-09T05:45:02Z")
Okay. This is what I ended up with, thanks to \*\*Mama Mo, Salem, \*\* and _ **my** Sensei_, **Wyatt**. (No, I didn’t send it with \*'s. Those are just for the board. Even depressed and with a throbbing headache, I’m not that silly.) > [@](#): > > Hi Theresa, > > People would probably tell me that I should just let you go; not risk being seen as a stalker or risk being humiliated or hurt. F\*ck 'em. It’s worth the risk, to me. > > I’m taking the extended silence, from your end, to mean you aren’t interested in me. You may not have thought about me, often, since the last time we met, but I’ve thought about you, a lot. > > I’m sure it was quite apparent to you that I like you a lot. I’ve told you, already, that I’m no good at playing it cool. To me, that’s a mind game; the only kind of game I don’t like to play. The fact is, I’m extremely attracted to you, infatuated with what I’ve seen and gotten to know of you. It may not make you happy to hear that, nor do I expect it to do me any good. But, it’s the truth. > > I also realize I may have already blown whatever chance I had with you. What I’d like to know is, what happened? I’ve thought about this a lot, too, but I can’t come to any firm conclusion. I know I s\*ck at dating. I think I even told you that. But, you asked me to call you again, so something must have changed your mind between then and the time you got my message on your machine. What that could have been, I can only imagine. And, believe me, I’ve been imagining! But, while I’ve come up with at least a dozen possibilities, the one I keep coming back to is that I was too uncommunicative when we were together. > > You never actually got to know me, and I was hoping for a chance to change that. We have so much in common, as well as chemistry that I’m sure you wouldn’t deny. That chemistry may actually have gotten in the way, it was so strong. I can’t remember another woman I was so attracted to, in every way, in the last twenty years. Almost every attitude and idea you expressed, I agreed with. It wasn’t just the outer you I was attracted to, it was all of you. But, I should have found a way to tell you that; some way other than the goofy grin I wore all night. > > The problem was, I wanted to hear about you, not talk about me. I would always rather listen than talk, but I especially wanted to know who you were; this amazingly beautiful, intelligent, successful, and sexy woman whom I so worth knowing. But, I may have carried that too far, without realizing I was doing it. So, if my answers seemed abrupt or evasive, weren’t intended that way, at all. I was simply giving you the information you asked for, as succinctly as possible, so that you’d go on talking. And, I honestly thought there’d be more time. > > It also occurred to me, that I may have been too aggressive. But, you seemed to welcome what aggressiveness I allowed myself, so that doesn’t seem likely. It’s possible, I suppose, that you suddenly felt overwhelmed, when you’d had a chance to think about our evening. I’ve been told, before, that I can be overwhelming when I’m passionate about a woman. > > Or, perhaps I wasn’t aggressive enough, given your comment, as you got out of my car. I deeply regret letting the openings you gave me pass by. But, I was trying to treat you like a lady, and not rush things. Yes, if you’re wondering, that was holding back, for me. I thought there would be more time for that, later, as well. Because, once I’d talked to you (well, listened to you) for a while, the night we met, I didn’t see you as a one-night stand. Or even as a summer fling. I saw real potential for a genuine relationship with you. > > Maybe I should have tried to take advantage of those openings. It certainly wasn’t because I didn’t want to make love with you. Maybe I should have tried harder to keep the passion that you must certainly have sensed, in check. Maybe, almost certainly, I should have been more talkative, and not let the sound of your voice and your beautiful blue eyes captivate me quite so much. I don’t know what it was. Perhaps it was all or none of the above. > > What I’m hoping is that you were simply too busy to call, at first, and then got to feeling more awkward as time passed. If that’s the case, please do call. I would love to hear from you. If it was one, or more, of the possibilities I mentioned, they are all easily resolved. (Well, keeping my passion in check is not easy, but it can be done. Cranking it up is no problem, where you are concerned.) And, I would love an opportunity to talk about it with you. > > If it’s something else, I would still love to hear from you, either by phone or email. Maybe it’s a simple misunderstanding. > > Dave I’m off to bed. Thanks, folks. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/508 "2003-08-09T11:55:52Z")
All my editorial skills wasted because I got the chance to go to bed early. Good luck and I hope she answers you one way or another… tough to be dangling like you are ☹ ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/509 "2003-08-09T12:56:22Z")
Dave, Dave, Dave … I agreed with **Maureen’s, Salem’s, and Wyatt’s** suggestions, and it’s good that you took them to heart when revising. Assuming you haven’t sent it yet, here’s my opinion. Personally, I would drop the _ **ck** words altogether, no matter if you plan to replace the \* with its … umm … proper part. Not that I’m above using that language myself, it’s just that, having crafted a similar email, I think you’d want to do everything you possibly could to encourage a response. You’ve kept everything else pretty dignified, and talk positive about your time with her. I would maintain that tone. To me, the Fck_ comes across as too angry. She might see it and stop reading there, never giving the rest of it a chance. Now, I understand that you’re trying to explain a deficiency in the dating department by saying you _s_ck\* at dating, but perhaps there’s a better way to phrase that. Additionally, I would replace _stalker_ with _creep_. Not that I think you’re a creep, Dave :D, just that the ‘s’-word has such a negative connotation, you don’t want to associate yourself with it. Otherwise it sounds great. Just my 2% of a dollar. **GOOD LUCK, D’BEAR!!!** gots my fingers crossed for ya, dude! ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/510 "2003-08-09T13:28:11Z")
I assume \* this\* line is meant as a tribute to me! > [@](#): > > "… and sexy woman whom I so worth knowing. " ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/511 "2003-08-09T13:29:43Z")
**peritrochoid** Very good points! ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/512 "2003-08-09T13:39:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wyatt \* > \*\ ***peritrochoid** Very good points! \*\* Why, thank ya, **Wyatt**! ::wonders just _which_ part of the Seriously Cool and Everything … But … Wyatt that was replying:: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/513 "2003-08-09T14:00:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wyatt \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > "… and sexy woman whom I so worth knowing. " > > I assume \* this\* line is meant as a tribute to me! \*\* Aargh! Well, I sent it with the \*ck words. It’s how I talk, and she knows that. And, without the missing word from that line. I feel so much better, now that you’ve pointed that one out to me. ☹ I shoulda stopped when the headache started, but I didn’t. Can’t edit properly when you can’t focus your eyes. I probably shouldn’t have sent it at almost 2 am, either. If she notices that, I’m back in stalker/creep/loser land anyway. Aw, who am I kidding? None of it matters. I knew when I pressed send, I was saying goodbye to her. I should have just written what I was/am really feeling… Bye, Theresa. I loved knowing you. Thank you. I miss you. ---
**Author:** ![October](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@October](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/October)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/514 "2003-08-09T15:05:45Z")
Aww, Dave–I haven’t said anything in a while, but I’ve been lurking all along. I, too, missed the chance to put to use my editing skills, but you got some great advice and put it to good use. I like your email, and I don’t think you came off like a creep or a stalker. I’m sorry you’re feeling sad about Theresa. I’m sure we all want to know if she replies, and what she says. We’re rooting for you! ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/515 "2003-08-09T15:07:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*My apologies, in that case. I was just taking you at your word, regarding all those other stories I’ve heard from you. > \*\* Apology accepted Dave. I th ink you jusdt got confused because any SEX atory you heard from me since he came back into my lkife in May was definitely about him or was from my past. Any crazy ass party story about going out and drinking to excess had nothing to do with sex. For me, drinking and sex are two dofferent sport and generally I don’t mix the two. I like to drink with my girls but when I party with the Studmuffin - that is a completely different buzz…grrrwl… > [@](#): > > Mipiace!!! That’s IT!!! D.Bear Hands off his ex-first wife into shared “visitation?- monkship?” with Robot Arm and Wyatt, since, seemingly, she’d sleep with anything. studmuffin doesn’t have to say “good bye” to that other couple women, he lets them know they’ve been bequeathed to D.Bear (after all, if YOU are an example of Studmuffin’s taste, these women have to be prizes!) then You don’t have to worry about them, once they’ve had their tummy rubbed and their butt stamped with official D.Bear approval, they ain’t Never goin’ back … and you get to post every detail of the wild make-up sex in this thread, since D.Bear’s been Soooo stingy with Those details! [ul] [/ul] Wyatt, I never thought I qwould say this but…YOU ARE A GENIUS MAN!!! Actually I tried to give away Studmuffin’s poly-sci professer type A ex (or so I thought) gf to Dave a few months ago but Dave passed. DAMN! I should have sent a photo. HE leaves Boston today…it will be interesting to see what the next few weeks are like. I didn’t even want to talk about it long distance. I need to look him in the eye. I am not good long distance. I need to be face to face. ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/516 "2003-08-09T15:10:36Z")
Okay just read the Theresa letter. I think it was sweet. Any reply? ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2003, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/517 "2003-08-09T23:33:33Z")
- and the entire thread holds its breath … through the initial ‘post send’ period …\* ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/518 "2003-08-10T01:07:09Z")
Hm. Not a word all day. All I can think is, Dave is staying away from his computer today in order to stop himself from checking emails every 30 seconds. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2003, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/519 "2003-08-10T02:18:26Z")
Well, y’all have done nicely in my absence, but now I’m curious to know. Do you think Theresa even realizes just how many people need closure now? ---
**Author:** ![godzillatemple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/49beb7/32.png) [@godzillatemple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/godzillatemple)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2003, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/520 "2003-08-10T02:27:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lorene \* > \*\*Well, y’all have done nicely in my absence, but now I’m curious to know. > Do you think Theresa even realizes just how many people need closure now? \*\* She might if she’s a SDMB regular. Wouldn’t THAT just be a hoot, eh? 😃 Barry [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=25) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=27)