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Posted on 07/12/2005 8:11:36 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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Heh...I've kinda made fun of the couples who post back and forth even though they're in the same room...but on the other hand, I think I've done that a time or two with Jen.
So...what *do* I like about coffee?
I'm not sure how to put it into words. I suppose they might find "elixir of life" to be a bit out there.
Something like "coffee speaks a universal language..."
It's good to the last drop?
*grinning*
I am contacting you in regards to the knives that are being offered to some of those of us here in Iraq. I am with the [unit redacted] from the Louisiana Army National Guard. At this time I'm working with a team of advisors to the Iraqi Army. Helping to train their troops in field operations and staff duties.
Thank You for all of the support that You show by offering something such as this.
I'm a infrantry soldier currently serving in Iraq. I conduct combat patrols thru the streets of Baghdad on a daily bases. One thing that we take pride in as an infrantry soldier is our tools to do our trade. In the past it's been hard to find the perfect knife that is multifunctional. But after seeing a fellow infrantry mans knife and it being put to the test, i realized that is a perfect knife for me. I'm refering to the CQB 1SG. He stated that he had emailed you and you sent him one for free, plus free engraving. So I'm asking you if you could do the same for me. I'm a platoon sergeant that needs a dependable knife for many uses. A great fighting knife is always a plus,but i have other needs for the knife also. One that can pry open doors on breached entries,cut seat belts and straps free to help my soldiers escape from their hummer after being hit with a car bomb, and ect. your particular knife has shown me in many instances that it if worthy of being carried and used by a man of my stature. You know as a platoon sergeant I must look and be fully capable to conduct my job in order to give my subordinates the upmost belief that we are able to accomplish any task at hand.
Thanks for your donations and support for all the troops. It's people like you that make it so great to serve our country and ensuring freedom world wide.
You guys sent my roommate a knife, and he gave me the website. I would like to know how to get one from you all. I am an infantryman assigned to TF Baghdad in Iraq. Thank you.
Heh. Having met a couple of those barristas I suspect they might just eat that up.
Heh...
"Like music, coffee speaks a universal language..."
Or something.
I dunno. I'm stumped. I mean...I'd find it awfully hard to live without, but I wasn't expecting that to be on a job application.
The REI one is done, so I gotta go back and tackle Starbucks agin.
Next to chocolate, marzipan ranks up there with 'elixr of life' status.
Nahhh....that's parachutes. :)
There sure are a lot of these guys over there! :~D
Bless 'em.... I hope we can make them all feel we appreciate them.
ARGH!! ARGH!!
I found a milk bottle in the Salvation Army for a $1.99. It was a "third quart" bottle and embossed with the date 1-11-14.
I shoulda got it...I found one on the net for $25.
I'd go get it but Steve's truck broke down and he took my van to work! I keep trying to get hold of him to run over and get it for me but I can't!!
I hope it's still there when I get hold of him.
If you're meant to have it, it'll still be there. ;-)
Yep. Yep.
(arghhhhh!)
I can't even get to the bus! It's four milkes away!
1234?
In that case, what's in the fridge is definitely not marzipan.
Can you call 'em and ask 'em to hold it for you?
Heh...Freudian slip?
Ugh...I was supposed to answer a question on two lines, and it ran way over.
How am I supposed to tell about a specific customer service situation in two sentences? I didn't go into great detail, but...
And now the only question left is the coffee one. And the references, which I hate having to do. The guys I worked with last are going to just laugh if someone from Starbucks calls about me, I'd think. *sigh* I know I shouldn't be too proud to work whatever job will take me, but this is the biggest reason I've been holding out. Is that silly or what?
So...for references, list Jen and list someone you've met at church. Then list someone from your old workplace.
Unless you look like an axe murderer, Starbucks isn't going to call Vermont for a reference.
Oh...and wear black when you go for the interview...
Has to be someone you've known for awhile, and it says professional references, which I assume means work related.
I just put down the guys from the college. I know, it's unlikely they'd be contacted. And even if they are, Starbucks isn't likely to say what position I've applied for.
And it doesn't matter even if they did. Shouldn't, anyway. A paycheck is a paycheck. It's just...hard to deal with emotionally.
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