Monday, October 10, 2011
Prisoner E-Mails...
Over the weekend, I got another one saying I had been removed from the prisoner's approved list of contacts. Phew... I'm really glad this was a wrong Erin Thomas... I didn't really want to know that my friend was in Federal Prison.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
...and the cheese stands alone.
I've just forwarded it to her. Sigh... When will Scott learn? My guess? When Erin gets another job.
It's been a while, no?
1. The semi-racist e-mail: This one came with no name attached, no nothing... not even a real name in the e-mail address...
"As I was driving home yesterday, worrying about all the crap going on in Washington and how my life was falling apart, I saw a yard sign that said: NEED HELP? CALL JESUS 1-800-555-3787
Out of curiosity and desperation, I did and a man showed up with a lawnmower!"
2. Erin Number 2 in Seattle, not the same as the Wine Expert, has been the Red Box again.. She got "Everything Must Go" and "Red Riding Hood (2011)." She seems pretty set on girly-ish movies. I wish I could figure out who she is because I am tired of getting her receipts... I have no recourse other than to block Red Box from my inbox according to their less than helpful Help Center person... This may require more research on my part.
3. The young girl from George Mason is at it again... I got her FAFSA e-mail from the school... I don't think she's attending yet because she's not in their student directory as far as I can tell, but she is another one I cannot seem to locate by other means... She is the same girl who tried to reset my password because she REALLY thought my address was her's... gah! It's really hard when I can't locate the other person especially in this instance because I want her to get her student aid information if she needs it.
4. This e-mail comes to us from lovely Ontario, Canada where they use the metric system...
"Hi all!
Looks like the week is shaping up to be great! Supposed to get sunny tomorrow and warmer this week! Going into the 20's by the weekend and sunny (fingers crossed it stays that way) so we can be outside as well at Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!! Yeah! Kris -bring Gilby and Autie Fran and people with allergy's take your pills cuz of the animals. etc. Thanks! Regards, MB"
Ah well, that's all I can say for now.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
3 for 1 posting, again
August 28 - I was sent a quote for wedding invitations. Not my wedding. It's that Erin in Lafayette again. Dang it. She's inviting a lot more people than I am.
August 29 - My hairdresser sent me a notice that she left the old place b/c she's starting her own venture. Good for her. Too bad I don't live anywhere near San Carlos, CA...
I am a popular lady this week. I gotta get my hair did so I can have birthday dinner and a wedding. That's just how I roll.
Or, not.
Monday, August 22, 2011
3 for 1 posting
1. The Lafayette Public Library wants me to know about their "Book Talk" Newsletter. They've got a Great Authors tour going on right now and their also celebrating Louisiana's Bicentennial this year. Horray for them! They also have genealogy 101 seminars this summer, if people are interested.
2. TK and the Antidote at Out to Lunch Today! When Tyler Kechely and Lacey Claeys join together you can be sure it’ll be a good time! Come on down from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Here’s the food line-up: Carousel will have taco boats, tuna salad, cookies, ice cream, soda; Vanilla Bean will have pad thai, turkey sandwiches, cookies, ice tea, lemonade; Silver Star will have prime rib pepper jack sandwiches.
[Some thoughts: a) I don't know what a taco boat is. b) this comes to me from Helena, WA and c) I don't need any groove added to my Thursdays.]
And, finally...
3. A complete stranger would like me to contribute to her American Cancer Society DetermiNation campaign. Worthy cause, but I don't know you!
Oy. I have a feeling I have two contributing factors working against me. I think some Erins are saying that their e-mails are just "my name" at gmail... and people who assume that their email addresses are as such... And, now that I'm thinking about it... I may have to amend that thought to add - people who sign up for mailing lists and intentionally put the wrong e-mail address. Jerks.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Wrong Erin Thomas IN PERSON EDITION
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
2nd Annual Member Social
2nd Annual WEB Atlanta Social
Come mix and mingle with us on Thursday, August 18th. Details are on the attached flyer. This event is for MEMBERS AND PLAN SPONSORS ONLY. Space is limited, so sign up early! See you there!______________________________________________________________________________
Um, I'm not even sure what to say about this one. I don't know what WEB is. I don't live in Atlanta (and I never have). I'm not a member, nor am I a plan sponsor...
I think it might have something to do with insurance...
*Shrug*
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Spoke too soon
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Third time's the charm?
Today's entry comes to us from a woman who had apparently already been told she had not reached the right Erin Thomas. Her email to me follows:
Hey Erin,
See below, I first sent it to erinthomas##@gmail.com
Subject: Saturday, July 30th at 1pm - Bianca's gathering
Hello,
Below is my sister, Dolores, address:
Please everyone dress very comfortable. She lives on a farm and she might take us all on a lil tour. I’m excited to see everyone.
Have a good day.
So, I replied that she had not yet reached the correct person. I haven't heard back, and I don't really expect to.
The flow of Wine Erin e-mails seems to have been stoppered. I hope that means Erin was able to delete me from her boss's address list. Only time will tell.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Everybody is getting married...

So, today's (yesterday's) wrong Erin was supposed to crop some wedding photos for her friend Emmy, who recently got married. I believe she's making some coasters. Emmy sent the first couple of pictures without any text in the message and I responded that she should double check Erin's e-mail address. She had already sent the second set with cropping requests in the interim. The pictures are really cute, but I'm just going to give you this one:
I believe these folks live in Louisiana. So, congrats to Emmy and Jeff!
In other news, my first google+ wrong Erin came in the form of shared photos from people I don't know. I do not know how to un-share myself... from their pics... Things to learn... Yay!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Redbox - Seattle, WA
when I sent her the last receipt.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wine Tasting Menu
Today's selection:
Facelli Winemaker Dinner
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Antipasti
Assaggini Misti
Selection of speck-wrapped asparagus, fresh goat cheese crostini and sliced salame
Drusian Prosecco, NV
Zuppa
Passato di Bietole
Chilled beet soup with crème fraiche
Chardonnay, Bacchus Vineyard, 2008
Primi
Orzotto con Gamberetti e Piselli
Barley, cooked risotto-style with rock shrimp and fresh peas
Barbera, Sagemoor Vineyard, 2007
Secondi
(Choice of)
Arrosto di Maiale
Slow roasted suckling pig served over sautéed wild mushrooms
and arugula with a red wine reduction
Merlot, Dionysys Vineyard, 2007
Ippoglosso al Vino Rosso
Seared and lightly baked fresh halibut servd over sautéed wild mushrooms
and arugula with a red wine reduction
Merlot, Dionysys Vineyard, 2007
Dolce
Fichi con Gorgonzola
Fresh figs stuffed with gorgonzola and lightly heated;
served over chilled zabaione
Syrah, Late Harvest, 2007
I hope she gets the e-mail... they wanted her to proof the menu for Wednesday. I forwarded it along to her when I saw it... Criminy. It would help if her goshdarn boss would stop sending things to multiple people AND me...
*shrug*
If not for these people... there would be no blog.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Redbox - Seattle, WA
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Lafayette Realtor Erin Thomas

This is a proof I was sent today for Erin Thomas Keaty of Keaty Realty in Lafayette, LA. There is a second page and the original was in color. It carried the "team" metaphor much to far for my taste, but whatever.
When I told the printer that it was the wrong Erin Thomas he had contacted he thanked me for responding. That's nice.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
A response from Wine Dealer Erin!
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Cheers,
Erin Thomas
Scotty doesn't know.
I've never been to the State library of Queensland
"Dear Thomas,,
As a State Library of Queensland e-services card user (or past user), could you spare 10 minutes of your time to complete a short survey? You could win a prize and your feedback will help us keep our collections relevant and up-to-date.
Just go to (survey website edited out). To be eligible to win one of three $100 Coles/Myer gift vouchers (excludes State Library staff) you must complete the survey before 5pm on Monday 13 June 2011.
Thank you for your help
State Library of Queensland"
All formatting left as is. So, my name is not Thomas. And, if you're wondering what Coles/Myer is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coles_Group.
So, I'll not be doing the survey. It is nice to know that Erin Thomas is getting around the world. Remind me sometime and I'll tell you about when I was getting e-mails from the Socialist Workers Party of Ireland. That was great.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Wine Dealer from Seattle
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Erin Thomas the Wine Dealer from Seattle
Friday, May 27, 2011
The Gear Designer
"Here is a more polished but still rough view of what the completed site will look like. If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Any and all input is welcomed. If you want to take the sample tour of the designer, click on the "Designer your own gear" link. Everything is pre-chosen, so you'll hit "women's" and then just the "keep going" button.
I haven't looked at the website yet, but I'll be sure to let Mike know what I think of it when I tell him that I'm not really one of his trusted friends and family.... I wonder who Bucky is and why he has to be told to take it seriously...
Update: My response to Michael.
"I had to reload the page after going through the design your own gear section because the "X" box didn't work. As long as that is fixed when the page goes "live" it should be great.
Also, you might want to check Erin's e-mail address. I am probably not the one you meant to send this to.
Erin"
From the Bank....
"Dear Erin,
Congratulations. Your new BBVA Compass "Compass Basic Savings" account is ready to be opened. Within three business days, the account will be opened and funded. If you requested checks or a check card, you should receive these in 5 to 7 business days.
If you wish to discuss this further with a Customer Service Representative, please send an email to applyonline@bbvacompass.com or call 1-877-737-7727. Please reference your applicant ID # when you contact us.
Thank you for choosing BBVA Compass for your financial needs."
I do happen to use BBVA Compass myself. I did not, however, open a new account. So, either this is an attempt to get me to reveal personal information about myself for identity theft purposes OR, once again, I've been mistaken for someone else. I'll let you know what happens with this one.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bachelorette Party T-Shirts

This came in last night (5/25/11) and it included a proof of the t-shirts.
"Hey,
I am trying to see if I can do this design to send to have transfers done. I'm wondering if you could look at it and tell me if it looks right. It will be going on a pink v t-shirt with white stripes on the sleeves. I have it placed on a 9" x 12.75" page. So each design would be 9" x 6 1/4". It's about the same size as the design we used for your bachelorette t-shirts. Trying to see if the lettering is sized right. I also was trying to make the ring band a different color. Let me know what you think or what I might have wrong. Try to learn how to work this program.
Thanks,
Paula
Let me know what you think."
My friend Karenna thinks that I should start replying with my own thoughts... And, I have done this once before... when I was e-mailed about what to get "Mom" for her birthday... I suggested a pony before letting them know they had "the wrong Erin."
Some other recent wedding related e-mails have included a reply-all about a bachelorette/bachelor party in the DC-area and a series of pictures sent via cell phone of a girl in wedding dresses. I am sometimes tempted to let these people know what I think and maybe this is something to explore in further posts.
What do you think?
E-Mail Address
As of late, I've been getting a lot of wedding/bachelorette/baby e-mails which has been weird as I recently got engaged and my wedding is in October.
Most of the time I reply to the messages with responses to the effect of: "You haven't got the right Erin Thomas." Only once have I received a weird message back... It was from a woman who was trying to confirm a Mary Kay order with her sales rep.
So, this will be my journal of "The Wrong Erin Thomas." I hope you enjoy it.