Mistaken Identity 29-43

(As always, see all the Mistaken Identities here.) This latest batch includes:

• The cliffs where Other Me's father and she used to go
• Other Me's breast screening appointment (very important)
• Anthony's moving sale (and the fact that his missus is apparently a purger)
• Other Me's application to teach vacation Bible school

And more. From Vegas, Milwaukee, Southern California, London, and more. (The Other Me's get around.)

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From: Scott (Ontario, Canada)

Hi Sarah,
try this latitude 48 degrees, 7' (minutes), 51.2 " (seconds?) NORTH
longitude 89 degrees 37' 22.9" WEST
altitude 1450 feet
this should put you right where we used to stand looking out over the cliff if you rotate so that instead of looking down on it you are looking across at the other hills
pretty neat. the landscape looking west and south should look familliar.
you can kinda fly around like that too. without crashing
cabin side is too poor a definition but the topo map is good.
have fun exploring
love Dad.
real map to follow.


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From: Careers@ontario.ca (Ontario, Canada)

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID: 8325
We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your application/resume.

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From: Orkut

Hi Sarah,
Imogen Hunter has scribbled in your scrapbook.

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From: SweetTomatoes.com

1. Join Us for a Cherry Good Time!
2. Happy Anniversary from Club Veg!
3. Treat Dad to Our Breakfast!

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From: Decibel/Deepbar Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI)

1. Outdoor Block Party Featuring Mechanical Bull Riding!
2. Join us tomorrow for the release of Nuvo. Be the first in Milwaukee to try the all new ultra-premium blend of French sparkling wine, French vodka, and exotic fruit nectar.
3. Chicago Rock Band Plain White T's official summerfest afterparty!

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From: Pier 1

We appreciate your feedback. Your information has been received by Pier 1 Import’s Customer Relations Department. If further action on our part is needed, a Customer Care Professional, or a member of our stores' management team will be in contact with you. If you have provided a general suggestion or comment, your email will be forwarded to the appropriate department.

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From: North London Breast Screening Edgware (Edgware, North Middlesex, UK)

Dear Sarah,
Please note we have now got some available slots for North Middlesex. Please contact the office on 0208 951 4045 to arrange an appointment.

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From: eat@muddysbakeshop.com (Memphis, TN)

Muddy's Bake Shop June Newsletter

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From: Anthony (Jersey City, NJ)

Heads up, I'm moving, and the lady says my furniture is not! All the air conditioners are already gone, but the rest must go. If you ordered a book and never picked it up, it's for sale, along with the rest of the art I have compiled in the last 10 years. (that I haven't sold or given away already) Some of the art available, has a photo on myspace. Search Everythings a book. Also many of my baseball cards are up for hock, cards from the 50's to present -$0.01 to $100. If you collect coins or stamps your in Luck! because I don't have any idea what they are worth! but they date as far back as the late 1800's. Also available, kitchen table set , crap, shenanigans, things you don't need, my liver, fake id's, my sister's cat! a bunch of Tupperware with no lids, silk ties and some old pizza I found in the fridge.
PeAce,
Anthony

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From: Palms Nightlife (Las Vegas, NV)

Table Reservations
Dave Aude & DJ Chachi | Red, White and You | Kenneth Thomas | DJ RIZ | Scooter and LaVelle | Pete Tong | Hair Wars

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From: Robin (Merced, CA)

Hello!
In processing your vbs volunteer application I did noticed you did not fill in your driver’s license number. Do you have one and drive? If so please contact me with that information as we do a background check with everyone who works with our children. Thank you for your vbs volunteer application.
Robin
Ministry Assistant to Next Generation
Yosemite Church

Mistaken Identity 22-28

I'm figuring out part of the problem. I've had Gmail since being a beta tester in April 2004, but in October 2005 a trademark dispute caused Gmail in the U.K. to become "Googlemail". So there's some glitch whereby emails addressed to firstname.lastname@googlemail.com come to me at firstnamelastname@gmail.com.

Thing is, I don't know how to fix that. I wish Google was as alert as some companies (Outlook and Buzzlogic and Plaxo, I'm talking to you) to who's talking about them in this whole blogosphere Twitterverse place. I've tried to find someone to explain this to, but the Google monolith remains silent and implacable.

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Hi saz race for life went well, i power walked all the way, it were to hot too run (that's my excuse anyway). Saw Shirley's family :-( they had her photo printed onto their t-shirts. I don't look too knacked in this photo :-)
Julie * * *

Congratulations! You are now a member of the Northwest Airlines WorldPerks program and are on your way to earning award travel, which begins at just 12,500 miles with PerkChoice awards. Your WorldPerks membership number is...

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Thank you for registering with nwa.com Reservations.

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Dear Sarah: Thank you for your recent purchase of 27,000 WorldPerks® miles.

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Dear Sarah Morgan, Thank you for your recent decision to transfer 27,000 miles to William...

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Volvo Celebrates Savings at Dyer & Dyer Volvo, Chamblee, GA

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Decibel/Deepbar Milwaukee Presents Paradise! The Summer Kickoff Party

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Mistaken Identity 21: Want a Margarita?

With as many girls named Sarah that they're friends with, you'd think they'd double-check their email addresses. Oh well. If you're in Atlanta next weekend and want to crash the party, let me know and I'll give you the details.


You are invited to FELIZ LES DE MAYO!!!!! by Christi and Kim.

Location: Leslie and Kim's Casa
When: Friday, May 2, 9:00PM

No time for a siesta...we're having a fiesta! You're invited to CELEBRATE Senorita Leslie's 26th Cumpleanos! There will be plenty of cold cervezas, sombreros, and marcas... so bring your amigos as we listen to La Bamba and hit the pinatas!!

Mexi-Can

• Josh
• Leslie - would the party girl miss her own party!?!
• Sarah (+ 1 guest) - can't wait!
• Brittany - Nice picture. Can't wait.
• Deanne - If I am still awake by 9, i will make it!, no joke1
• Tony - I'll ax my gurl, but I'll need to carpool from Dekatur.
• Kayla (+ 1 guest) - Of course I will be there! I finish exams that day so I will be ready to party! Let me know if I can bring anything to add to the festivities!!!
• Cambo - Kim - I mean if you are going to force me, I guess..... bye!
• Susan (+ 1 guest) - can't wait!!!! i am going to try & talk darren into giving the books a break and coming out to celebrate!
• Sarah (+ 1 guest)
• Molly - before i finalize my decision, what assortments of candy will be inside the pinatas?
• Matt (+ 1 guest) - arriiiiba
• Amy (+ 1 guest) - We are so there!!!!!!!
• Kyle
• Mikey

Mexi-O

• Allison - i'll be in the middle of final exams, but a cold cerveza might be just what i need! thanks for the invite!
• Sean - If I am in town, I will be there. I am so bringing a funnel too

Mexi-Can't

• Shane -Will be out of town. Happy bday les-bo....
• Josephine -Hey ladies! Long time no see. The 2nd is my birthday..so i will be celebrating as well. Sorry i can't make it. Hope this finds y'all well and HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE!! Starting our upward climb to 30...can't wait.
• Molly - I would love to be there but its during my finals! Have fun and Happy Birthday Les!
• Taylor - I have a wedding that weekend. Happy Birthday Leslie!
• Leigh - Wish I could come but I'm babysitting! But have fun!
• Bray - I will be out of town. Have fun!

Mistaken Identity 19 and 20

I am not the Other Me who will be attending the librarian conference meeting Sunday night at the library at Park Elementary School. Although I do agree both that it's a shame Jane's home renovations preclude the meeting being at her house, and that it's still nice of her to bring coffee and bagels. I also appreciate the new speaker suggestions that have been brought forward.

I'm also not the Other Me who just booked a trip with 1-800-CRUISES. (Sadly.)

Mistaken Identity 17 and 18

I am not the Other Me who reserved the Computer Services Departments' Collaboration Room 234 at Marshall University for Monday evening.

And, thank God, I am not the Other Me from Washington State who contacted the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers to find juvenile inpatient treatment for her son, who has one felony conviction and is facing another.

(I do, however, now have exactly one result when I search my Gmail for "felony".)

Mistaken Identity 17: Mom, Seriously, Come On

More of the same....

From: Wendy

Re: long
hi sarah,
you have a long appt on the 19th at 12pm.
love.
mom

Dude, you're her mom. We've been through this. Get your own daughter's email right!

From: Andrea
Re: CIA Local Summit Evaluation
Thank you so much for attending the 2008 CIA Local Summit. Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation at the site listed below. We value your feedback and cannot wait to see you at next year's CIA Local Summit. Thank you so much.
Andrea
Relay for Life Specialist
American Cancer Society
What does the CIA have to do with the American Cancer Society? Suspicious....

From: Sarah
Re: Pictures on Myspace
hey everyone!
I have upload some pictures from the past few events...so please upload any pictures you like.
Thanks.
Sarah

We don't need any MORE Sarahs in here confusing things.

Mistaken Identity 16: New Year's Resolutions

Other Me the Actor: Katie tells Other Me that the The Conservatory in Merced, CA is beginning classes again for the new year, and auditioning for Stories Under the Big Top.

Other Me the Spa Aficianado: Ruth tells Other Me that the Biella Spa in Tacoma, WA has a variety of specials for the new year. The new Ionithermie treatment looks especially appealing.

Other Me the Correspondent: Charlene tells Other Me to update her address book as she's no longer using her Plaza Research work email for personal conversation. Also, she's moved. And finally, she has difficulty, she can't spell "wean off".

Other Me the Healthy (I hope): In a sadder turn of events, Other Me registered for a discussion forum WITH MY EMAIL at Macmillan Cancer Support, based in the Isle of Man (UK). And I'm not sure who Ashley and Thomas are, but they're involved in Other Me's password so I'm guessing they're family members.

Mistaken Identity 15: The UK's Other Me

• Thanks to deewee sending me "my" resume, I now know that about Other Me, nicknamed Sal, is a beautician in Ireland, having gained extensive experience while traveling, including "male and female waxing, especially Brazilian waxing" while in Brisbane. Other Me also spent time at the hysterically named Ouch Waxing express studio in Sydney.
  
• Tanya and Katie invited me to "A Halloween Party for the Boo-tiful People." Sadly, I can't make it.
  
• Kays keeps trying to send Other Me her order but she isn't receiving it. Shame.
• Orange is offering Other Me a sweet deal on phone service. (...And with that, I am now officially receiving Other Me's spam.)
  

Best Mistaken Identify 14: Best One Yet

From: Michael
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 7:47 AM
To: Sarah
Subject: RE: Join my network on LinkedIn

I did find her. We’ve been married for 25 years. I thought she was pulling my leg. Sorry!

________________________________________

From: Sarah
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:21 PM
To: Michael
Subject: Re: Join my network on LinkedIn

I'm sorry, but you've got the wrong one! I guess I've got a popular name. I hope you find her!


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael
To: Sarah
Sent: Thu Sep 27 19:31:31 2007
Subject: RE: Join my network on LinkedIn

Michael Vivion wrote:

Hi Sarah,
I think one of our most memorable meetings was at a lake in Texas.
Michael


On 9/18/07 7:46 AM, Sarah Morgan wrote:
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Hi Michael,
I'm really sorry, but I'm afraid I don't remember where I know you from! Where would it be?
Apologies,
Sarah


On 9/13/07 6:03 AM, Michael wrote:
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Sarah,
Although we haven't seen each other for a while, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
-Michael

Weekly Roundup: Mistaken Identity Edition

I know it's been a while, so let's review what we've learned since our last installment, shall we?

• I am not the Other Me who just ordered 76 GBP worth of plus-sized undies from Simply Be to be delivered to her home in Swansea.
  


• I am not the Other Me who requested an email of "Murder Mystery Pics" from Cory of McCaffrey Mysteries, Inc., a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization Benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania. But it's nice that Cory appreciates the coverage (???) that Other Me gave her.
  


• I am not the Other Me who went to Marshall University and wants tickets to their new Artists Series. Particularly not Martin Short, thank you.
  


• I am not the Other Me who has time to catch Robyn for a drink after work on Thursday, even if she does have a rental car and so can meet me.

I should try to figure out some day exactly how many Other Me's there are going on here. It's got to be a few at this point.

Mistaken Identity 10, 11 and 12

The latest instalments:

1. Other Me gets around for the Christmas holidays.
A full travel itinerary, Tampa to Denver to San Diego to Tampa, Dec. 15-21, with Josh

2. Is Other Me an airplane designer? Flight attendant?
Hope I got this email address right! Was just reading an article about the new Boeing Dreamliner and thought of you! You must be touched I know! :P How are you??? New house? I cant wait to come see it (and yes I did just invite myself over :P) You just had or are having your anniversary right?
alright should get back to work, miss you!
Dana

3. Other Me is invited to a party for a union lobbyist.
As some of you may know the Purple Wave (i.e. SEIU) is taking me to Arizona on Monday the 16th for an organizing position!
I dont know how long it's going to last (at least a month) but odds are no matter what I'm going to be on the road for this new job at least 6 months. So, there is going to be a going away party this Friday!!!! It's also for Hannah and Jonah if you know those kids. I would love to see you before I go, so feel free to drop in for a quick hello even if your not going ot party all night. Please forward on to anyone I missed!
[details redacted]
xoxo
Jean

Mistaken Identity 9: No, I Don't Get the "Green Tomatoes" Bit Either

From: Jon Alan
Subject: Green Tomatoes

Hey, it was good to see you again tonight and I certainly hope you are not going to go out and get married anytime soon like Taylor?

Tomorrow I will call Jim Cook about your shower handle - again!!!!! He does not communicate well, so you will need to let me know if he has fixed the problem – or if he has not. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

I will think about an expensive paint job for your bathroom. Usually a 6-pack helps my thinking in a positive way. :)

Hope you have a good day!

Jon-Alan

Interesting update: Jon-Alan informs me that there is yet another email that isn't me. This Other Me has a middle initial in her email. How many of me are there?

Mistaken Identity 8: Aw, Now They're Feeding Me!

From: Wendy (Other Mom)

add what you want.
don't forget to update. :)

-----Original Message-----
From: FreshDirect

FreshDirect

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Happy eating!

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Deli
2.0 lb
Five-Olive Mix
($4.99/lb) $9.98 *
1
Tribe of Two Sheiks Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (8oz)
($1.99/ea) $1.99

Grocery
2
Fantastik All Purpose Spray Cleaner (32oz)
($2.99/ea) $5.98 T
1
Febreze Allergen Reducer (27oz)
($5.79/ea) $5.79 T
2
Lundberg Nutra-Farm Wild Rice Blend (Wild and Premium Brown Rices) (1lb)
($2.79/ea) $5.58

Local
1
Satur Farms Mesclun Pack (6oz pack)
($3.99/ea) $3.99

Meat
3 lb
Chicken Cubes for Kabobs (Grade A, Standard Pack)
($4.79/lb) $14.37 *
1
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($10.99/lb) $10.99 *

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Mistaken Identity 7: Internet Love

Aww, I totally love Other Me's mom. She's much nicer than Evil Beth.

Wow thanks for letting me know! And btw, great name!!!

What a nice lady. I hope book club was extra great.

And Christie was nice, too.

I am so sorry for the mixup. Have a great day!

I'm glad I'm finally getting to meet Other Me's nice friends.

Mistaken Identity 6: Double Trouble

From: Lindsey
You’re Invited To…
The 3rd Annual TWIN-A-PALOOZA!!!
In honor of Christie and Kristin’s 25th Birthday –
We would like to invite you to a happy hour CELEBRATION!!
Please Join Them At:
[Redacted]
Friday, June 15th at 6:00pm
**Please R.S.V.P. to me if you plan on attending so we can call ahead for an accurate head count – Thanks!!**
Hope to you see you there!!!

From: Wendy
i have book group. see you when i get home.
love,
mom

Observation 1. Lindsey and Sarah have friends with kind of goofy parents, if they named their twin daughters Christie and Kristin. That's got to have been really confusing.

Observation 2: Sadly, the party's several states away, so I can't crash.

Observation 3. Holy crap, this is the girl's her MOTHER, for goodness' sake. Can't she get her email address right? Wouldn't you save your own daughter in your address book?

I've confirmed from the last wrong email that this girl's email address is mine, but starting with "email". So instead of "firstnamelastname@whatever.com" it's "emailfirstnamelastname@email.com". I find that dumb. But at least now I have the option to tell her that if I want.

Replies this week included:

"Hope book club was good... but I'm not your kid."

And the saga continues....

Mistaken Identity 5: I'd Probably Have Been Bad at It Anyway

Hi Sarah,
I hope you had a nice Memorial Day weekend.
I wanted to let you know that we ended up filling the Physical Therapy Office Manager position internally.
That said, I was very impressed with your personality/experience when we met and will let you know if any additional positions open up in the immediate future. Thank you for your patience & best wishes.
Sincerely,
Kelly

Mistaken Identity 4: But I Just Came Back From One!

Grandpa would like to take you to a movie. Think about what you would like to see.

Love
Mom
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Sent from my Blackberry

If Wendy can't get her own daughter's email address right, I have no hope: I'm going to be getting this girl's messages forever.

Mistaken Identity 3: Hope Edna's Nicer Than Beth

Today's episode finds us preparing for graduation along with Edna. Gosh, it's lucky Carol and Jackie are there to help, right?

Good luck tomorrow!
Thinking about you. It's 1:10. Michael is you today. In the thick of graduation lists. Carol and Jackie are doing letters.
In the thick of things today.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Edna

The Other Me Has Rude-Ass Friends

Okay, so as I always do, I respond to Beth's email:

Um... thanks... but I'm afraid I don't know you!! I really appreciate it though! :)

Ha ha, I'm making a stupid little joke while I'm going out of my way to tell you that you made a mistake so you can actually get your email to your friend?

Right?

I get this back:

It's none of your god damn business who this is!

What the hell, lady?

I'm not sure that she isn't kidding, but I totally want to ask her what HER goddamned problem is. But, I also don't want to waste bad karma on some crazy Internet stranger.

Why anonymous people got to mess with my head like this? It's hard enough to deal with real-life ones.

An Open Letter to the Other Me

Girl, I don't know you, but I have gotten to know a LOT about you.

We have the same name and our email addresses must be nearly the same, because I get all kinds of your mail at least once a week. Your travel arrangements, your Evites, your everything.

Like this, this morning:

hello dahling!

just wanted to tell you that... YOU ARE SOOOO BEAUTIFUL TO MEEEE. and to have a great trip to boston of course! now, i have never been to boston or any neighboring towns so i can't really offer any advice. however, steering clear of homeless folks seems like a universally good piece of advice to me!!

stay out of trouble, be safe, and have a GREAT time! i'll talk to you when you get back. i look forward to lots of stories!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox (that's a lotta love, beotch!),

beth


Beth, Boston really isn't as dangerous as you seem to think it is. But yeah, I suppose that is good advice in general.

Or this from last week:

Morning!! Long time no speak !! How r u all? How's the house coming along? Done any more work to it? Work still good ? When r u off on your jollies ? Bet u cant wait . Had a look at that site it's got some great villas - still havent booked though !! Dont want to leave it too late though or will end up with dross!!

Tony in Las Vegas now been there since Monday , back early tom morn. Thought i'd enjoy the "freedom" but actually hate being on my own !!!!

Speak soon , kisses to Isobelle & Luke

xx

Rachel

Aw, guys, I'm sure your villas won't be dross, no matter how late you book. And I, too, hope Isobelle and Luke are well.

Further to additional information I have learned about you, my Other Me, I hope that you all enjoy your trip to Portugal in two weeks. And I hope your rented Renault Espace works well for you while you're there. I'm sure it will fit seven, as promised. And you got a great price booking it.

For the record, I answer EVERY SINGLE ONE of these emails and tell the person they've reached the wrong person.

Thank goodness I'm not a stalker.