We Want YOU!

Remember this guy?

He got a letter today.

From the US Naval Reserves

Seems they (think they) want him

In the Naval Reserves

What are they drinking thinking????

I called the 800 number and talked with a very nice woman somewhere in Illinois. (Lord only knows what she was doing up at this late hour) Our conversation went something like this:

Moi: My husband received your nice letter today. I think you may have the wrong guy.

VNL (Very nice lady): How may I help you, ma'am?

Moi: You say you want my husband in the naval reserves and I don't think you know what you are asking . . .

VNL: He will need to take that up with his recruitment officer, ma'am.

Moi: Well, now, that's just the thing. He doesn't have one. You sent him a letter and I think I should tell you a bit about my husband . . .

VNL: Ma'am????

Moi: He's 55 years old, suffers from diabetes, has diabetic neuropathy in both legs, and his toes are threatening to fall off his very bad feet.

VNL: Oh, my. Could I have his name and address, ma'am?

Moi: Well, I understand how you could want him . . .

VNL: (laughter) well, ma'am, just the address first . . .

Moi: I mean there are SOME days when I would just ship him to you myself . . .

VNL: I see - and his name again?

Moi: Well, if you're sure you don't want him . . .

VNL: We'll see that his name is taken off the mailing list, ma'am, and I thank you for the call.

Moi: Thank you . . . now, how long have you been doing this? Are you sure you want to do this for the rest of your life? I mean, I know some people who could help you . . . I'd be happy to send them to you . . .

VNL: Thank you for your call, ma'am. We'll try not to trouble you again.
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As I said, very nice lady. A tad confused (especially after my phone call) but we closed the conversation with lots of laughter. Hubby enjoyed it all very much.

Have a great weekend, friends.

Posted by Purplemoose at July 2, 2005 12:38 AM