Dear Parents,
I’m writing this letter to inform you that I will no longer be accepting checks. Should you wish to give me money during this holiday season…
(I’m not suggesting anything, mind you. I’m just saying that if you happen to find yourself in a scenario which involves funding me in some way, please be advised.)
…I now only accept cash and PayPal. If you would like to pay with a credit card, I’m sure we can work something out. Hope you’re keepin’ warm!
Your Loving Daughter,
Liz
Filed under: General Babble
Dear Liz:
Per our friendship, I will be adding fifteen (15) minutes to your previously allotted Maverick time for scheduled appointments. This time cannot be rolled over; for example, if you are on time for one event, you may not bank the thirty (30) minutes for another appointment. If, however, you find yourself needing more time, a text or phone call will be accepted towards acceptable Maverick time.
Your friend,
Megan
Dear Liz’s parents–
I AM still accepting checks, so if you find it desirable to spread some holiday cheer and also find it inconvenient to get a PayPal account or go to an ATM machine, you can still write me a check.
Please mail it to Liz’s address so she knows that you’re boycotting her new policy.
Liz–sushi is on me once the check arrives.
Uh-oh – did a cheque bounce?
Have a lovely day!
Dear Megan:
Re: Previous comment concerning “allotted Maverick time” (air-quotes)
I accept the aforementioned terms. Please note that the purpose of refusing checks is to avoid banking anything.
Regards,
Liz
Dear Mark:
I regret to inform you that I have perhaps understated the case. I am not merely refusing to accept checks; I am also refusing to support the *transmission* of checks. Happily, I do support the *transmission* of Paypal, and am therefore quite able to accept your offer of a sushi dinner, whether or not you are able to actually join me. It would be most pleasant to have you there, but I will, of course, enjoy the hamachi either way…as I check my Blackberry for your deposit into my Paypal account.
Best wishes,
Liz
Dear Tez,
I am happy to say that a check did not bounce, nobody got upset, and nobody was arrested. Well, only for that one peeing on the White House lawn incident and that doesn’t really enter the discussion here. It was a simple policy change.
Your friend,
Liz
I tried to send hamache and sake via PayPal but it didn’t go thru.