I've got to be tough!!!

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Registered: 08-17-2004
I've got to be tough!!!
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Wed, 01-20-2010 - 3:01pm

Good afternoon, Ladybugs. This is the first chance I've had to get on the 'puter today.  I'm having a luncheon at my house tomorrow...yes, another one.  This is for the local sorority that I belong to....and we are discussing the big race that we have every year.  I have told them that I am resigning as race chairman and there is quite a flurry of shock amongst the girls...I have been the chairman for the past 12 years...I think, lost track...and as you might know, it is held every year, the Sat. after Thanksgiving.  This past year, they  elected me chairman again, even after I told them that I would be in Atlanta that weekend for the GaTech/Ga game.  Oh, but they said they would all chip in and help..yea, sure...I was on the phone from Atlanta at least 20 times before the race started.  I have put my foot down and have told them I absolutely will not chair the race this year (We'll be Atlanta again that weekend)  I KNOW they'll try to talk me out of it...Help me be strong! Help me to just say NO! I am positive that there will be no one else to volunteer for the job, even if I say I'll help them.. So, no race chairman, no race. si le vie!


My DH told me that he'd take me out to dinner tonight since I would be cooking for the luncheon all day.  Isn't that sweet?  We're trying a new restaurant.  Will let you know how it is.


Hope you are all having a great day. Beautiful here!!!!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-02-2003
Wed, 01-20-2010 - 3:25pm

Just say NO, Shari.









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Registered: 04-09-1999
Wed, 01-20-2010 - 6:21pm
Sounds like enough is enough....and DON'T back down....and IF you do get 'elected' decline and let it go....Sounds like it is way past time that someone else steps up to do it....Hugs, and enjoy the new resteraunt!!

 


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 01-20-2010 - 7:27pm

No is no is no! What about no do they not understand? Hope you can hang tough. It's always easier to hoodwink some sucker into chairing these things. I'm trying to be tough and say no to also be a team captain for Walmart for RFL. I just can't do that. I love being on the comittee but it's exhausting to do both.


Can't wait to hear where you went out to eat. You go to the neatest places.


((hugs))


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Registered: 07-30-2004
Thu, 01-21-2010 - 6:33pm

"No" is tough, especially when people have come to EXPECT you will do it again, and again, and again...After 12 yrs I'd say it's someone else's turn to "have the pleasure" of being Chair.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 01-22-2010 - 2:51pm

Sure do hope you can make that "NO" stick, Shari!

 


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Registered: 08-17-2004
Fri, 01-22-2010 - 9:22pm

Ya sure, I'll believe it when I see it; like how many times has Katie said it was her last Victorian Days (lol).

Kathey



all the leaves are brown
and the sky is grey

Kathey


 


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