Lost in Translation

So I have this vision of pruning the trees at the church. I tell M&C that I would, with their approval, solicit bids. Ok. I solicit bids (3). I review said bids, and based on quality of same, personal recommendations, pricing, pick one. Submit it. Yes? No? I ask who has to OK it. A person. A committee. I submit bid to committee. Lukewarm/negative response. I spell out how work can be funded. And we are talking really small words here.

I receive call from head person querying me as to whether I had been in contact with my main contact (got that?). No, other than submitting recommendation on paper. Why? Chain of command I say. HP says, you know the individuals involved and that is all you did? No follow up? No, other than emailing the whole committee with a wonderfully written and edited (by my BDF) letter and the proposal. I relied on chain of command.

So what am I missing here? Should I have followed up with a friendly call? I thought it might be interpreted as nagging and act against me. What did HP mean? Was HP panicking? If work is not approved then I have DMM up in arms.

You know, Florida sounds mighty good right now. And Scotland. Very very good.

On a brighter note, my partner and I accomplished a lot today on the book. And had sushi.

If I were a creative person, I'd like to do a big painting of axons and neurons firing. I would use little LEDs scattered randomly through out the canvas, flashing randomly. Hmm. I think I will investigate this. Anything is possible now a days if you can master the technology.

I might have to fulfill my longing for Indian food tomorrow. Japanese, Latin, Thai in the last week, but the good old JH specialty, Indian - mmmmm good! And a poke around the Indian supermarket. I found a pre-packaged Indian food that was so good! Tasty Bites. Catchy name, but organic, or almost. Vegetarian or vegan, no MSG, preservatives, good labeling.

So I am rambling, but why not, huh! In fact I'm not sure why I use pseudonyms and initials, IS ANYBODY OUT THERE???