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Subject: I've go a new ex-pat for you guys...

Just to forewarn you two, it looks like Darren (Ted's buddy) is going to be  in London for a few months working on a project.
When I mentioned you two  were both over there right now he asked me for your email addresses.
No  pressure for you guys to do anything with him, but I do like the guy and  think when I come over we will definitely have to do something with him (and  Nick too of course...maybe the same night, that whole "kill two birds with  one stone concept").
Sue  Side-note:  I'm am dying of curiosity as to why Darren is going to London for  a project and Ted is trading corn here.
Maybe I'll find out before Darren  leaves.
Who knows, maybe if you all see Darren over there you can find out  what the heck happened with our once so promising Mr. Noble.
Subject: Slacker

Hey, evidently I'm not the only one slacking on the emails - That means you  Em.
Quick update:  I may try to come over Oct 5 - 10 instead of the 4 - 9 so that  I can at least spend a little time with Katy.
How will that work for y'all?
Sue  P.S.
- Thought you'd like to know that I am doing well in regards to the Ted  situation.
I'm actually kind of glad he took this week long vacation...that  whole out-of-sight, out-of-mind theory really works.
Subject: Revised Basis Swaps Exotic Spreadsheet

Cynthia,  I had to adjust the NGI-Socal index price in the spreadsheet which resulted  in a loss of $264,000.
Attached is the corrected spreadsheet.
Sorry for the  inconvenience.
Susan
Subject: Lunch?

Hey Scott,  Hope you had a good time at the game this weekend, despite the heat.
I just  wanted to see if you were still interested in trying to grab lunch this  week.
If you do, just let me know what day and time work best for you.
Thanks,
Subject: TW comments on CAC proposal

Here's what I propose to send to the parties on the 14th.
Take a look, and  think about whether it would be wise to do more selling in the first  paragraph.
I propose that we get on the agenda for the March 1 meeting so  that we have some time to approach individual parties first.
With your permission, I will forward this to Mr. Dasovich also.
Subject: What's Up?

Hey Katy,  Sorry no correspondence in a while.
I wish it was a case of no news is good  news, but if you've spoken with Em recently you know that is not so.
Anyway,  I wanted to touch base with you regarding my visit to London.
I of course  want to try and time it when both you and Em are in town.
So...I was  thinking of flying out on Oct 4 and returning Oct 9, that way I would have a  weekend over there with y'all.
I know you're planning a trip to Egypt around  then so just get back to me and let me know if you'll actually be in London  any of those days.
Hope all is well with you.
Talk to you soon,  Susan
Subject: USDA Grade A prime beef....

...okay, maybe it's not THAT good but it's cooked and the beer is plentiful.
Hey everyone,  Just wanted to test the waters and see what kind of interest there was in  doing Steak Night tomorrow night at Little Woodrows.
I feel like it's been a  while since we really rallied the troops and I know I have personally missed  the interaction.
It's also been a while since we've attempted to solve the  worlds problems over cold Shiner and I think the world may be the worse for  it.
So, get back to me and let me know if anyone's up for an evening of  eating, drinking and most definitely being merry.
If it looks like 'a go',  I'll shoot everyone a follow-up email complete with ETA.
The one and only,  sscott5  "If we could just get everyone to close their eyes and visualize world peace  for an hour, imagine how serene and quiet it would be until the looting  started."
Subject: When life hands you lemons...

...try not to get the juice in your eyes, it really stings  Well, I'm sure you've already heard through Mom...but I think things may be  kaput with Ted.
I say "think" because he hasn't said anything one way or the  other, it's just a vibe I have.
So I don't think you guys are going to have  a chance to meet him while your in Houston.
Oh well, it was definitely fun  while things were going well so I suppose I should focus on that.
I just  want to know why guys can be such, as dad would say, chicken shits (excuse my  language but the description fits).
But enough about me...So how are things with you guys.
I hope all is well  and that you're taking full advantage of all the 'culture' surrounding you.
We went to the first football game of the season Saturday (against Louisiana  Lafayette).
Texas won 52-10, and you wouldn't know if from the score but the  1st quarter was a little bit scarey (0-10).
Simms started the game but only  played about 2 series before they yanked him and put Applewhite in to put  some points on the board.
Simms did come back in the second half and through  a touch-down pass.
The family's good and we're all excited to see you guys  in the near future.
Write back soon, Susan  ******** Humor is the best medicine.
********  So I'm thinking of taking the T-shirt Ted gave me from Beaver Creek and  writing this on the back of it...
I dated Ted Noble and all I have to show for it is this lousy T-shirt.
Dont'cha love it?
Subject: The Ted Times

Hope your move into the new apartment went well.
I'm sure you are going  to  have so much fun living there, especially since you really will have a  roommate now.
Thought I'd give you a little bit of an update regarding Ted...
So I didn't get back to the office until Wednesday last week because I was in  Austin Tuesday for that recruiting trip.
When I got in I of course  immediately checked my email...nothing.
I also didn't have any messages at  any of the 3 phones I can be reached through.
Come Thursday afternoon, still  no interaction...I am pissed.
About 2:00 p.m. he calls.
He asks me about  San Diego and I ask him about Austin...both trips were great.
We discuss  UCLA and UT football for  a while...I of course get riled up.
He informs me  that he is going to be trading corn (yes, you heard me corn) for Enron.
While he is very excited about trading I get the impression he feels a little  overwhelmed and he is a very concerned about how much trading will limit his  vacation time.
He said that he and Darren (the guy he works with) had been  meeting with consultants all week to get up to speed and therefore the week  had pretty much just been one long meeting.
It is around this time that he  brings up the vacation thing and how, to his dismay, as a trader you work  when the markets are open and you're only off when they're closed.
As a  result, he's decided to get in his long visit home ASAP, i.e.
"I'm leaving  tomorrow (Friday) to go to California for a week."
I make sure I heard him  correctly and yes he said leaving, tomorrow and  1 whole week (7 days) AND at  no point does he ask to get together before he leaves.
So, that was  Thursday.
I'm down on his floor again on Friday to talk to my old group and,  to my dismay, run in to him.
We exchange pleasantries, I ask him when he's  leaving (5:00 p.m.), he informs me he is going to sleep for the entire week  in an attempt to catch-up, I tell him to have fun and that's that.
Anyway, I was not able to get him out for a drink to find out what's going on  and now I just have to wait.
Any thoughts?
Talk to you soon, Susan  ******** Humor is the best medicine.
********  So I'm thinking of taking that T-shirt Ted gave me and writing this on the  back of it...
I dated Ted Noble and all I have to show for it is this lousy t-shirt.
Dont'cha love it?
Subject: These things are beginning to scare me...

Aquarius - Horoscope   Friday, September 8, 2000   by Astronet.com                                        Powerful forces are at work to  challenge you on a new level of association.
Travel may be part of the new game  plan.
Investigate the possibility of a move                                       to a new locale.
You might consider a  home away from home as well.
This is                                       the time to express a latent talent or  learn a new technique in relation to                                       investments.
You may have to work out  some conflicts in a relationship,                                       however.
Don't let hurt feelings  prevent you from making a new start.
Subject: Seeking Info

Dolores,  I was wondering who my best resource would be to talk to about the changes to  the analyst program and how they affect me.
Specifically, I wanted to get  some more information on the Third-Year Analyst Rotation and its requirements  (as I am currently half-way through my second rotation), as well as the  different tracks available within the program.
If you could direct to the  proper individual(s) I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Subject: Hook'em

Scott,  Thanks for offering up your extra tickets to the game this weekend.
As it  turns out, I don't think I'll be needing them - My sister has extra tickets  next to she and my brother-in-law.
Hope you have a great time and maybe I'll  see you at the game (although given the crowd I'm not going to count on it).
Susan  - - Looks like Saturday's going to be a balmy 90...better bring a sweater.
Subject: What a wonder is a wonderful wit...

I haven't sent a quote in quite some time, but this one really spoke to me.
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions.
No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.
-Ralph
Subject: What a wonder is a wonderful wit...

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions.
No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.
-Ralph
Subject: Your Welcome

Sometimes I really worry about you...
I know it's not kind to laugh at the misfortune of others, but I must say I  was rolling when I read your email.
It's a good thing I didn't send the  other card I was debating over last night which alluded to the possibility of  you and Darren spending too much time together (not as funny in light of your  shack last night).
So how did you explain your attire this morning to your  MD?
Hope the presentation was a rousing success.
Shorty      Ted Noble
Subject: SWGas proceeding (CP99-592)

Jeff, this morning I spoke with Reliant's regulatory counsel, who called me  after talking with Lee Hart, and who seemed eager to look into drafting a  filing.
I would be happy to talk with Leonard Foster or June Suwara at  Sempra about doing the same, but somehow think Sempra might be a tougher  customer (don't know why I would think that...).
My suggestion is that we  work through Ms. Katz initially.
Anticipating that we might encounter some  inertia at Sempra's regulatory dept.
-- and to give you an outline to work
Subject: You keen analysis is called for...

Em,  Glad to hear that you arrived safely in your new home.
I'm sure you'll be  adjusting to the time change for a few days, but hopefully this time you  won't get sick.
Say, "Hi" to Katy for me and tell her I will email her soon  to try and figure when is the best time to come visit.
Now on to the business at hand.
Thought I'd let you see the last email  exchange between Mr. Noble and myself.
Start from the bottom with my email  and then read his response.
I would love to hear your insight on it all.
Here's my thought at this point.
I think Ted is an EXTREMELY linear person,  in that his focus can not be split between too many different things at  once.
To that end, I believe this project, to which he has dedicated many  hours, has literally harnessed all of his attention.
Realizing this, I'm not  sure exactly how I feel about it - - - Any thoughts?
Sue
Subject: I'm such a rule breaker...

Hey Pavarotti,  Hope you day is going well and that everything is coming together for the big  presentation tomorrow.
My day is going significantly better than yesterday  so I am pleased.
Plus, my friend just emailed me from San Diego to inform me  that she can get us a great table to see the Symphony's last performance of  the season on Navy Pier...so I've got that going for me, which is nice.
By  the way, what did you end up deciding to do about this weekend - or haven't  you decided yet (the latter would not surprise me in the least...you're a fly  by the seat of your pants kind of guy or a slight procrastinator - - I always  get the two confused).
Now for the rule-breaking.
I realize it's already Wednesday but I wanted to  see if you had any interest in going to grab a bite to eat or just a drink  after work tomorrow or Friday night (in light of our heavy work loads, etc.
I  hope you can forgive my rudeness).
Both you and Darren looked pretty whipped  last night and I'm sure tonight will be more of the same...You better be  careful, I think this project is starting to give you gray hair.
Shorty  - - I forgot to tell you last night that my 5 yr. old niece got in trouble on  the way to school yesterday because she punched a little boy in the eye.
Evidently, he was bothering she and her friend Reagan...I think my sister's  biggest fears have now been confirmed, little Sally may have taken after her  Aunt Sue Sue a little too much.
Subject: Two of the most beautiful words in the world...Vacation Weekend

Julie,  Sorry for the delayed response.
I can't express to you how excited I am to  be coming out there this weekend.
After the last week and a half of work I  am in desperate need of rest and relaxation (that of course means lots of  shopping).
As far as activities go, I'm pretty much up for anything.
My  guess is I'm probably going to want to take a quick nap when I get in  Saturday morning before starting the weekend's activities, but after that I  say we just get going.
The symphony sounds incredible as do the races or the  polo match so I'll just leave the final choices to your discretion.
I would  definitely be up for a trip to the zoo if you want to go, but considering I  go there every time I'm in San Diego I could miss it in order to do/see some  other things.
The only things I insist upon are ample time outdoors and good  seafood.
Anyway,  I arrive in San Diego on America West flight 2180 at about  9:00 a.m. and leave Monday at 6:10 p.m. so we've almost got three full days  to work with.
Love,
Subject: Raincheck

Hey Darren,  I haven't forgotten that I still owe you a birthday beer.
In fact, Ted was  kind enough to point out my failure to do so and add to my already heavy  feelings of guilt.
Anyway, I know you guys are working hard getting your  presentation ready, but if you need a break I'm planning on meeting a friend  at Kenneally's tonight for a little pizza and beer.
Let me know if you have  any interest in collecting...if not, you can just hold on to your raincheck  until another time.
Susan
Subject: Cinderella...(I promise this is safe to open)

Cinderella in Her Later Years.......  Cinderella was now 75 years old.
After a fulfilling life with the now dead Prince, she happily sat upon her rocking chair, watching the world go by from her front porch, with a cat named Bob for companionship.
One sunny afternoon, out of nowhere, appeared the Fairy Godmother.
Cinderella said "Fairy Godmother, what are you doing here after all these years??"
The Fairy godmother replied "Well Cinderella, since you have lived a good, wholesome life since we last met, I have decided to grant you 3 wishes.
Is there anything for which your heart still yearns?"
Cinderella was taken aback, overjoyed and after some thoughtful consideration, and almost under her breath she uttered her first wish:  "I wish I was wealthy beyond comprehension."
Instantly, her rocking chair was turned into solid gold.
Cinderella was stunned.
Bob, her old faithful cat, jumped off her lap and scampered to the edge of the porch, quivering with fear.
Cinderella said "Oh thank you, Fairy Godmother".
The Fairy Godmother replied, "It is the least I can do.
What does your heart want for your second wish?"
Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said: "I wish I was young and full of the beauty of youth again."
At once, her wish having been desired became reality, and her beautiful youthful visage had returned.
Cinderella felt stirrings inside her that had been dormant for years and a long forgotten vigor and vitality began to course through her.
Then the Fairy Godmother again spoke "You have one more wish, what shall you have?"
Cinderella looks over to the frightened cat in the corner and says"; "I wish for you to transform Bob, my old cat, into a beautiful, and handsome young man".
Magically, Bob suddenly underwent so fundamental a change in his biological make-up, that when complete he stood before her, a man, so beautiful the like of which she nor the world had ever seen, so fair indeed that birds began to fall from the sky at his feet.
The Fairy Godmother again spoke: "Congratulations, Cinderella.
Enjoy your new life."
And, with a blazing shock of bright blue electricity, she was gone.
For a few eerie moments, Bob and Cinderella looked into each other's eyes, Cinderella sat, breathless, gazing at the most stunningly perfect man she had ever seen.
Then Bob walked over to Cinderella, who sat transfixed in her rocking chair, and held her close in his young muscular arms.
He leaned in close blowing her golden hair with his warm breath as he whispered:  "I bet you regret having me neutered now, don't you?"
Subject: TW interactive open season

I've reviewed Order 637 on voluntary auctions and agree with you, Mary Kay,  that the TW IOS procedure is consistent with the Commission's checklist.
However, I do have a couple of questions/concerns.
First, does "voluntary"  mean filing a proposal with FERC is also voluntary?
Or is the Commission  here requiring that pipelines make filings before they can proceed with  auctions?
Also, I'm not sure we comply with the Commission's policy on  establishment of a reserve price, since it's difficult to tell what that is  from the order.
A couple of times TW has stated a minimum bid in its IOS.
Comments?
Subject: I owe you one...

Sorry I didn't get a chance to buy you a beer last night - we got there  late.
I owe you one.
Hope you had a great birthday.
Subject: Absent friend...

Sorry I couldn't make it for cake last night.
I had to work late last  night...Big Shock!!!
Anyway, hope it was fun and that you're having a great  week.
Mine has been pretty busy work wise.
I'm sure you're curious about  Mr. Noble.
All I can say right now is that, while I definitely still like  him (we had a great time Sunday), I am some what annoyed with him right  now...he's been very wishy-washy the first half of this week.
I'm not real  sure what I'm going to do about it, but I'm sure I'll think of something.
Subject: Are you ready for some football?

Your own personal palm pilot hard at work.
As promised, here's a list of  UT's games this season...color coded for your convenience of course.
Sep 9                UL Lafayette,  12:30pm          Sep 16              at Stanford,   10:15pm  Sep 23              Houston,   TBA  Sep 30              Oklahoma St.,  TBA  Oct 7                 Oklahoma,   3:30pm  (a.k.a.
"OU Weekend"...this is a  huge game...the two teams meet halfway at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas)          Oct 14               at Colorado,  TBA          Oct 21               Missouri,   TBA          Oct 28               Baylor,   TBA  Nov 4                at Texas Tech,  2:00pm  Nov 11              at Kansas,   TBA  Nov 24              Texas A&M,   3:30pm  (Thanksgiving Weekend)                All Times Eastern  * Home games are in burnt orange...what else?
Subject: IT revenue crediting

I've gotten a bit more educated about IT revenue crediting since you asked  your question yesterday.
"IT revenue crediting" is an industry term used to  describe a requirement (brought about either by a FERC order or a rate case  settlement) that IT revenues in excess of a certain dollar amount will be  credited back to all firm shippers in the next rate proceeding or thru some  refund mechanism.
Transwestern is currently not under any IT revenue  crediting obligation, and I would be very hesitant to negotiate any such  obligation with any individual shipper because then we would have to do the  same for all firm shippers on a nondiscriminatory basis.
If you need more info, let's talk.
Subject: R&R

I know how much you're looking forward to "Ted's Weekend of Rest and  Relaxation" and I also realize that carting me back and forth to the car  dealership wasn't exactly on your list of things to do (bear in mind the  dealership is roughly 5 minutes from your apartment)...So, I'm offering you  an out.
I can find someone else to help me if you want to bail (I know how  important your pool-side time is - Remember it's all about you and your  needs."
Just let me know.
FYI:  Galveston does not look like this...
Subject: IGS

Our contract with IGS provides that for any agreement identified by IGS and  executed, TW will pay a one-time incentive fee of 3% of the first $15 million  of net present value, 2% of the next $10 million of net present value, etc.
The Southern contract associated with the Gallup Expansion is at a rate of  $0.205 for 25,000 Dth/d for 5 years.
Using a discount factor of 15%, the net  present value of the contract is $6,270,625, so IGS's commission would be  $188,118.75.
Since the contract does not specify how NPV will be calculated  (I believe we purposely omitted this for whatever reason), we will need to  agree on a rate that is fair given the nature of and risk associated with the  project.
We should probably use whatever is standard in the industry for  this type of project, if that's possible to determine.
I have a call in to  James Centilli for his recommendation in this regard, and will let you know  what he says.
Subject: Hit Me Baby One More Time...

A good wit is a terrible thing to waste...  As for the pick up, the Sissy Crawford taxi is at your service.
Just name  the time and place.
Also, there is no need to forego the nice fun restaurant  for tomorrow night just because I have to be a smart-ass every once in a  while.
Ted Noble
Subject: Hook'em Horns

Ted,  I think you had, at one point, asked me if the first U.T.
football game was  Labor Day weekend.
It is actually the weekend after Labor Day (Sept. 9)  against Louisiana-Lafayette at 11:30 a.m.
So basically it should be a very  challenging game and relatively cool (Ha!).
Hope your day's going well.
Shorty  FYI - U.T.
plays Stanford at Stanford Sept. 16 (7:15 p.m. kick-off)
Subject: No sleeping on the job...

Hey Math-Wiz,  I completely understand your plight.
I too am suffering a two o'clock,  post-lunch slump (the coffee is simply not working at this point).
Anyway, I  think a change of clothes prior to Steak Night is probably a good idea.
Also, driving tomorrow is not a problem... just let me know the gate code,  apt.
#, etc.
Along those same lines, what time did you want to head over  there?
(For better-safe-than-sorry reasons, due to my job, I think no  earlier than 7:30 p.m. is our best bet.)
Hope you're having a lovely day and don't work too hard (Ha!!).
Susan      Ted Noble
Subject: Sharing the wealth...

Number 8 made me think of you...  Top Ten Signs Your Amish Teen is in Trouble   10.
Sometimes stays in bed till after 6am.
9.
In his sock drawer, you find pictures of women without bonnets.
8.
Shows up at barn raisings in full "Kiss" makeup.
7.
When you criticize him, he yells, "Thou sucketh!"
6.
His name is Jebediah, but he goes by "Jeb Daddy."
5.
Defiantly says, "If I had a radio, I'd listen to rap."
4.
You come upon his secret stash of colorful socks.
3.
Uses slang expression: "Talk to the hand, cause the beard ain't  listening."
2.
Was recently pulled over for "driving under the influence of cottage  cheese."
1.
He's wearing his big black hat backwards.
AND, get ready for August   Texas Heat >