It was my oldest friend’s birthday on April 20. We thought we might go to lunch on a Saturday to catch up.
From: Me
To: Her
Subject: Happy birthday to youAlas, I cannot go to lunch on Saturday – I am out on Sunday afternoon and I can’t go out to lunch on Saturday as well. Planning ahead but how about Saturday, May 7?
From: Her
To: Me
Subject: RE: Happy birthday to youThat’s too bad about Saturday but it was short notice so I knew it was a long shot. As regards 7 May, I will possibly have a Kiwi friend visiting that weekend, I don’t know yet for sure but I will keep you posted.
From: Me
To: Her
Subject: RE: Happy birthday to youWill we pencil in May 14 – I know it’s a long way out but still…
From: Her
To: Me
Subject: RE: Happy birthday to you14 May I am in Ulaan Baator. Yes, really.
I think she has won that email exchange with her fermented mare’s milk. If you care, the 21st isn’t a runner because my niece is making her first communion so we have settled on May 28.