Dear Syd,

Thank you SO MUCH for entering my latest contest! 

I totally dug your po...

 but you didn't get it that when I say "And would preesh ifya didn't put your name on the po,"

what I REALLY mean is:

"Do not under ANY circumstances put your name on this po." 

So, I'm sorry to announce that you will not place in my 'test and thus you have sacrificed any rights to my "Occupy Gainesville" paraphernalia.  (Heart-wrenching news, but hey, someone's gotta break it.  Oh! and on another note, this 'test has gotten some really kick-ass entries.  Is being a hard one to judge, stay tuned) 

I'm gonna post your fab po here, tho, because I like it a LOT.  If it's a copyright infringement or anything, please contact me before you sue me, ok?  Love ya, bro, namaste.  ~N

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NO, REALLY

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NO,    REALLY. . . . . .   ‘That dress is nice’ means it is ok but it hardly amazes ‘No honestly, that dress is really nice’ means it is kinda nice-ish, oooh. For genuine admiration I need to add more reassurance phrases:  ‘No, honestly, I absolutely think it is nice  - I really do’  ‘Are you busy?’  means  “ I’ve got a  problem: stop and listen” Indirect way of implying concern for the other, but not really. But   “ I’m busy”  means   “Don’t come to me to unburden, Don’t start getting emotional and all  touchy-feely.”  “How are you? Hey, lookin’ good”  is  a harmless salutation But  please don’t give me any detailed answer, just nod. I don’t have time for a complete and thorough investigation Of all which is due to your health, your wealth and your God.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Written by Sydney Peck Entered in Nancy Jones’s  Contest      When I Say.... what I really mean is... 

Joann Grisetti Date: 7/15/2012 2:55:00 PM I don't want any money or prizes, just like to have people read my poems. Which means, thanks for hosting the contest. Login to Reply

Nancy Jones Date: 7/14/2012 10:47:00 AM ok. Just so you know, I spent the morning depositing the $1.47 that was left from my paycheck after I paid my bills in a Swiss bank account. You can have your lawyer contact mine. Also, am holding your "EAST LANSING" request under consideration. Will have my people look into it :) Login to Reply

Sidney Beck Date: 7/14/2012 1:16:00 AM ........oh if I can't have the Gainesville stuff, maybe I could have a.......... "SAY NO TO EAST LANSING"....... tee shirt please? Login to Reply

Sidney Beck Date: 7/14/2012 1:12:00 AM hey Nance, You can expect a letter from my lawyer in the morning............ what I really mean is ...........I am a dope, and cannot follow simple instructions, and offer a thousand apologies............. which means........just being in your contest was a privilege, cos you're a down-to-earth, honest, straightforward woman, and such people are rare enough, and I'm glad we're good buds.......... but that doesn't mean that you will avoid the full weight of my legal apparatus - have your big bucks ready !......... with all my best wishes as always Nance Login to Reply