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To: elpolvo who wrote (54064)	9/12/2006 11:32:18 PM
From: SiouxPal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104154

You are a great person. I'm not going sailing with you though until you promise not to make fun of me, and put me through boot camp thingies. I'll clean piss pots and peal potatoes. Then I want to come up and do manly things. Maybe climb things.

To: elpolvo who wrote (54064)	9/12/2006 11:51:10 PM
From: SiouxPal	Respond to of 104154

I'm thinking you're the best sailor of anybody I don't know. A concept. I'd go with you. Just bury me on Maui. Goodnight and good luck. I'm tired.

To: elpolvo who wrote (54064)	9/13/2006 7:40:32 AM
From: altair19	Respond to of 104154

lepolv86 <Altair19 shares the same birthday (Sept. 12) with NNBMer Raven !! > Wonderful news on Raven! Best birthday present one could ask for... ever! A19

To: elpolvo who wrote (54064)	9/13/2006 8:04:49 AM
From: altair19	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 104154

lepolv86, I was in a mediation yesterday involving a construction dispute with architects, builders and insurance company. They were all big firms - our little school (my client) hung in there from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm and finally recovered our $400k - I spent $60k in lawyer's fees to get it. This settlement was rounding for most of these firms, but for us it was the difference between breaking even or a loss. Our conference room did have a view of Boston Harbor, so I watched the ships and planes coming in during the waiting time. The thing I noticed was in a highly contentious situation, mediation was very effective - I really wanted to rant and throw punches I was so pissed at these people for skating away from a serious problem they should have solved rather than covering their asses. The mediator, calmly and realistically walked us through everthing including what would happen if it ended up in a lawsuit (which I had already planned) - he then did shuttle diplomacy among the parties and we had a deal 11 hours later with all parties moving...some more than others towards what was a realistic settlement. There's a great deal to be said for working things out no matter how pissed you are at the other parties. I learned something. I really would have preferred a brawl - but this process was so much more effective. The mediator said a successful outcome to a mediation is when all the parties are dissatisfied with the outcome, but deep down know it was fair and realistic. New learning experience for me - perhaps a birthday present whose value adds a new perspective to me. The one thing I know for sure is that I could never be a mediator. This guy was awesome - patient, smart, firm, could synthesize complicated issues, and kept his ego out it. He also knew instinctively when the best deal was on the table. Anyway, that's how I spent most of my birthday - I did have some chocolate pie with a candle in it with A20 when I got home. All is well at the beginning of my 61st year. Altair19 Altair19