Problem: BODY: My apologies. I took a vacation that I was in much need of, and as you know, it's more hectic trying to take off on vacation than it is coping with the day-to-day mess. And I came back to utter chaos. Regarding my homework assignment, I checked my records and, lo and behold, I am completely vested. That said, I also thought long and hard about making a switch and came to the conclusion that the switch would need to be a significant one in order to make leaving a compelling proposition. Of course, it goes without saying that working with you is about as compelling as it gets, but when I stack up the other pieces of the puzzle, they seem somewhat less compelling than the opportunity to work with you. It is so enticing. But it is with extreme regret that I am inclined to decline your gracious offer. Would be happy to discuss it further, and you know without me saying that I am honored that you considered me and greatly appreciative. Give a holler when you find a minute. Best,
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A: SUBJECT: Late Homework

Problem: BODY: There is no change from my previous approvals for the only counterparty on the 3/30/00 list, so I am not sending that list. On the list for 3/31/00, first, David Minns is in the Houston office today, so I gave the response today for the one Australian counterparty on this list. We are meeting with Mark on Wednesday to try and figure out the approval process for Australia, so maybe after Wednesday I'll start responding for them. Second, on this list please note that there are no counterparties that have been indicated as credit derivative counterparties, so none of the counterparties on this list should be approved to trade credit derivatives (even though I haven't "X'ed" them out).
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A: SUBJECT: Counterparty Approvals for 3/30/00 and 3/31/00

Problem: BODY: Hi Lee, Pete Thompson is preparing the LV Co Gen break out contract based on the version generated last week that you and Bill Williams had agreed to (or so I think), but incorporating the AIP stuff where approproiate for the new turbines. We need to have the Delta break out contract signed by April 11th, so I'm hoping to have the LV Co Gen contract today or early tomorrow for all to review. That way, you can look at both at the same time, and sign both at the same time. Pretty nifty! Thanks,
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SUBJECT: Turbine contracts