I heard from an old co-worker (as in I used to work with him, not that he is aged). I worked with Anthony at my last place of employment (which shut down) as well as the place I worked at prior to that (massive layoffs).
It was funny because I had noticed that one of our Sales Guys was showing someone around the place. I only saw the backside of the person he was escorting. They were about 30 feet away from me, which is a bit of a stretch for me to recognize faces, much less backsides.
But I thought the voice was familiar and wondered who would be asking our sales guy about sapphire (which is what we dealt with at the last 2 places of employment – and what Anthony deals with at his current employer), but of course I didn’t put 2 and 2 together (or at least I got the wrong answer).
Later, Anthony called me at work and said he had seen the back of my head, but didn’t know if it would be kosher to deviate from his guided tour to talk to me.
I wish I had realized who it was and gotten to talk to him in person instead of over the phone. I still feel somewhat like a stranger in a strange land where I am working now, and it would have been good to see a person that I know really well and could exchange a few “good old days” memories with.
Anthony promises that if he comes in again, he will throw a piece of candy at the back of my head. So, as long as he doesn’t miss too badly, I may get to see him sometime in the future.
Good deal that you got to talk to Anthony by phone, at least! I missed talking to a friend the other night because I was anxious to get out of the ARC's way at the shelter HH was helping set up here in Derby. It turned out that when I had been there, HH was the only ARC person there. Rick was among a group of church members who were hanging around after one of their get-togethers (the church was housing the shelter). I've tried to phone Rick at home to apologize for skipping out after saying "hi", but no one has answered. I'll give him another try.
Posted by: Cop Car | January 13, 2005 at 09:35 AM
Well, depending on what he throws, and how good his aim is, you may not see him next time either. You may be sprawled out on the floor doing a bear rug imitation.
Lets hope his aim is just a little off, and he brings something you like. Like maybe a beter job offer? Can't hurt.
Posted by: Wichi Dude | January 13, 2005 at 05:07 PM
...bet yet - why not prepare for his next visit in case he forgets to stop and say hello...practise firing staples at the backsides of your fellow workers...then next time you see a bottom that looks familiar you can grab his attention :^)...
Posted by: billy | January 13, 2005 at 05:15 PM
Wichid Dude - No job offer coming from that place, they are a company of 10 people that only perform final finishing of sapphire, not grow it. I don't see that small a shop being able or willing to hire someone just for documentation or drafting.
Billy - Maybe I'll have to give that a try. Then I can practice my 'looking innocent" routine at the same time - LOL!
Cop Car - Good luck in getting a hold of Rick - must be frustrating!
Posted by: bogie | January 14, 2005 at 05:10 AM