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Susan
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What time are you heading out today?
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I'm soooo good.
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The chosen path was cool, indifference.
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So, last night was Steak Night and with Nick and Wilson both in town we had a really good showing.
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I got there about 7:30 with Nick, and the group's size swelled to about 12+ by 8:30 - 9:00.
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About 8:00 I saw Kevin (Ted's pal - the one you meet a steak night) wandering around LW's obviously in search of someone.
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Can you believe it?
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He (Ted) knew I had organized this gathering - I know that because Nick is working right across from he and Darren and overheard Darren encouraging Ted's attendance (mind you Ted was not in the email distribution) - and he had the nerve to come.
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Anyway, Kevin saw me and came over to chat.
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He informed me that "our friend Ted should be there shortly" to which I responded, "You would know better than me at this point".
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The subject was dropped until he felt the need to raise it again.
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He asked if Ted and I parted on good terms/ bad terms, etc. I said there really weren't any terms, I just hadn't heard a peep out of him for about 2 weeks.
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Kevin wanted to know if I was going to break a bottle over Ted's head and cause a big scene.
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When I said no, I think he was genuinely disappointed.
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I said in order for me to do something like that I would have to care about the "loss" and that, while a week or two earlier I might have cared a bit more, with each passing day the "loss" seems less and less like much of a loss.
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Kevin told me I was better-off without Ted.
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To go even further, he informed me that there is no way he would ever let a daughter of his date Ted nor any of his "girl-friends".
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He said that while he thought Ted was a great guy (i.e. fun to be around, good stories, etc.) he wasn't good dating material.
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I agreed with Kevin saying "Ted is a great guy, he just makes a lousy man" (don't you like that one?).
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I then went on to say "Anyway, I'm destined for bigger and better things, right?".
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Kevin: "Much bigger and much better."
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About this time my parents showed up...the plot thickens.
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I introduced Kevin to my parents and since both my Dad and Kevin were in the Navy and attended Colorado they had much to talk about.
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The two of them had probably been talking for about half an hour when "dum-da-dum-dum" Ted shows up.
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He approaches our group because he sees Kevin and is forced to make eye-contact with me.
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I give him a "hey" and he gives me the arm squeeze and a much too pleasant "how's it going?".
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He asked what Kevin and my Dad were talking about, I told him the Navy, he said don't get Kevin started or you'll never shut him up...Then he walked away.
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He never acknowledged my parents nor did he ever speak to me again the rest of the evening.
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The beautiful thing is Kevin stays and talks with my Dad for another half hour and when Darren shows up he hangs out with "my group" for quite a while before going to join Ted.
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My parents and I ate our steaks right behind Ted and then went back over to our group at the picnic table when we were finished.
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It really was a great night.
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I would almost say I was glowing (I was having so much fun with my friends and family and it wasn't a show for Ted's benefit...I really was having a great time).
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So, when my parents decide to head out they walked over to Ted/Kevin's table to say good-bye to Kevin.
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It was awesome.
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Ted's sitting right next to Kevin while Kevin and my Dad are talking and appears to be actually shrinking in his chair.
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Yet again no acknowledgement of my parents - he couldn't even make eye-contact.
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I ended up staying there for at least another hour and then went with a few of the guys to the Ale House.
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Needless to say I was very hung over today.
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Anyway, there's the story...He's a complete and utter ass-hole.
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So I'm done.
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And no, there is no way he could weasel his way back in to my good graces.
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Now on to a fun subject, my trip to London.
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I bought my ticket today ( I think I got hosed a little bit, but it was the cheapest ticket I could find - $450 before taxes).
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I will arrive at Heathrow airport around 7:00 a.m. Friday the 6th and depart about 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 10th.
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I'm very excited about the trip, I really need to get out of Houston.
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I leave the activities in your capable hands.
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( bear in mind I will have to see Darren and Nick at some point).
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"Single again" Sue
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In an effort to save a little time I'm forwarding you the email I just sent my friend Emily in London.
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Get back to me if you would like me to expound on anything.
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Turns out he's a real jerk.
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Susan
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Corey, Here's an update, I sent this to Emily earlier today.
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Let me know about this weekend (i.e. the game, tomorrow night, etc. etc.) Susan
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For your information.
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If you have any questions, let me know...
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It's kind of funny, everybody has the same feeling about the "Ted situation" - utter disappointment.
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But yes, it is definitely his loss.
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And, I loved the fact that Kevin (his friend) spent so much time talking to my Dad because that had to make Ted feel like a complete jerk (which he is).
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I'm am very excited about my trip to London.
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The other guy I mentioned in the email, Darren, is going to be working over there for a few months so I'll get to see him there as well.
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Plus, in November I'm going to visit my brother and his wife in South Korea which should be interesting.
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The globe trotting continues.
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Your weekend sounds like it's going to be pretty fun.
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I wish I could be there as well, but it is football season so I will be in Austin this weekend.
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I've signed up for all these internet airfare specials though, so if some great fares come up for Houston to San Diego I can take advantage of them.
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Talk to you soon.
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Susan - - Deep down I think I knew there was something wrong with him.
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I think that's why I never pressed about the past relationships thing (you know, afraid of what I might find out).
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Lindy, FERC has consistently held that pipelines may make "operational" sales of gas.
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Specifically this has included occasional sales of gas resulting from cashout requirements and the buying and selling of gas to maintain linepack levels.
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TW's sale of excess linepack gas would probably be fine.
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By contrast, buying gas then turning around and reselling it would be suspect as it would look too much like our unbundled merchant function.
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Let me know if you have further questions.
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You had a question about the meaning of Section 4.3.
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Here's a brief explanation.
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Section 4.2 covers indemnification in case one party gets sued by a third party for damage caused by negligence of the other party.
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I'm OK with eliminating "stockholders" and the "...judgments of any nature..."
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clause you two spoke about on the phone as long as they come out of both subparagraphs a.
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and b.
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Section 4.3 needs to stay in because it covers any potential action by EPFS against TW for damage to EPFS's facilities during the term of the agreement.
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TW is already obligated elsewhere in the agreement to construct and operate the facilities in accordance with industry practice, tariff and DOT standards.
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Our policy in interconnect agreements is that if TW complies with these standards we should not then somehow be liable for damage to EPFS in case of explosion, etc. In other words, both parties bear the risk attached to something unforeseeable going wrong notwithstanding use of industry and DOT standards.
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(By the way, I believe the "notwithstanding anything in this Article 4 to the contrary" language should come out; I'm not sure why it's in the draft.) Any questions -- please e-mail or call (713-853-0596).
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I am refraining from responding to this until I have had time to ponder things this weekend.
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Hey, If you want to email me back before Monday, you can email me at That way I can read your reaction even though I won't be at work.
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Talk to you soon, Sue
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I tell ya Mo, it's weird.
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HOROSCOPE: Weekly For September 25-October 1: Better communication is indicated this week.
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Issues that have bogged you down are effectively addressed.
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Don't get up and leave until you get every answer you need.
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Be direct and honest, without losing your temper.
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Even if others misbehave, continue pursuing what you believe is right.
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An agreement is either out of balance or no longer desirable.
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You CAN make improvements to existing paperwork, contracts, and agreements -- as long as you remain friendly, respectful, and well-prepared.
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There can be no hostility on your end, or negotiations will break down.
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Sorry I didn't respond very promptly to your last email.
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Things have been very emotionally draining for me around here.
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I'm going to forward some of my recent email communications to catch you up on the issue.
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