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Rod & Sunny: Photo by Bob
Gentry 8/5/1999
A Thought for Today
Imagination is my best refuge and it has
stood me well.
FLIGHTS FROM6THE
PAST
THURSDAY 25 July 2002
I keep getting requests to repeat this not so long ago Flight Plan,
perhaps it has something to do with the reality TV craze.
Anyway, here it is.
THE TECH TV
4
SAGA
Tech TV more than fills the promise set up by MSNBC when Microsoft was a
real presence on that network and not just an impassive investor the way
it is now. Tech TV is friendly, fun, frivolous but full of good
information and ideas and while I’m tempted to go on with this
alliteration I’ll try to hold myself in check. They seem to have a little
something for everyone who is into cyber anything so you don’t have to be
a geek to enjoy it.
Nearly all of the shows on Tech TV are good enough to hold your interest
in the foreground and best of all it is unobtrusive as background fodder
while you are doing serious work on your desktop or laptop CPU. Let’s just
say I’m a fan and leave it at that. And, guess what, their offices are in
San Francisco and since I’m heading there today I thought I’d write them a
fan letter and try to arrange a meeting.
They seem to like interviewing the occasional cyber-celebrity and while
I’m no Morgan Fairchild or Dom Deloise (they interviewed him last night) I
do occupy a certain position on the web and I figured this might be a
chance to engage in some tech talk and spread the word about A Safe Place
to Land.
One of Tech TV’s best shows is called “Screen Saver”. It is hosted by Leo
& Patrick (a sort of everyman’s Abbott & Costello). Their shtick is good
and the obvious friendship between the two of them is engaging and
interesting. Around 7:AM yesterday morning I dropped them an e-mail, which
over the next hour or so turned into a dialogue – admittedly a somewhat
one sided conversation, but nevertheless a dialogue.
Guys:
I'm crazy about Tech TV & am coming to SF for my first appearance (7/29
Palace of Fine Arts) in my old hometown in a quarter of a century (time
flies when you're climbing out of clinical depression.) As a Mac Freak
with a 5-year-old website <rodmckuen.com> I'd love to talk to someone in
your organization about "stuff." I'll be in town from late this Thursday
(7/25) through noon 7/30. Hope if we can't meet we can at least touch base
by phone.
Kindest Regards, a fan,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:08:37 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Thanks anyway, It was just a thought since I was going to be in town.
Guess I felt if Dom Deloise had a shot last night I might at least be
available for target practice. Sorry I drew a blank, but that happens now
and again with Russian Roulette.
All the best, still a fan,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:19:36 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Guys:
You'll never know how much your duplicate automated response to my second
note moved me. I love the instant attention you lavish on your fans,
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:36:15 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Dear Guys:
If a bear spits in the woods & no one is there to see it, is it akin to
the sound of one hand clapping?
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:42:40 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Dear Guys:
Wow I can't answer your automated responses quickly enough, especially
since I'm a one-finger typist. Bet you can't guess which finger I use?
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:50:22 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Look, Guys, we have to stop meeting like this. People will start to talk.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 7:54:40 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Fellas, Patrick, Leo, whomever:
When I said I was a fan of your show I didn't expect such an avalanche of
responses. This is getting a bit embarrassing. I only like your show, I
don't love it.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 8:02:30 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
OK, OK:
While I find your responses stimulating and provocative . . . I've been up
all night & at some point I have to brush my teeth, shower, take my
vitamins, feed the cats and scratch up a little breakfast for myself, so
if I don't get back to you as quickly as I have in the last hour I hope
you'll understand.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 8:14:04 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Boys, Boys, Boys:
I'm dancing as fast as I can. Gimmie a break.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 8:17:41 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Leo, Patrick:
Sorry to interrupt this scintillating conversation but the water main just
broke. I'll get back to you soonest.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 8:36:13 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Leo, Help!
What do you know about plumbing?
Kindest etc.,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 9:08:03 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Dear Leo:
Well, you didn't.
As Ever,
Rod
In a message dated 7/24/02 9:13:20 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< due to the volume of mail we're receiving >>
Patrick:
The volume of mail you're receiving!
R
In a message dated 7/24/02 9:18:33 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< It’s not possible for us to respond to each of you
Individually. >>
Don't beat up on yourselves, guys, I'd say you're doing a hell of a job.
As always,
Rod McKuen
In a message dated 7/24/02 9:22:20 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
<< Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives: >>
Patrick:
Your house is on fire. Please leave Leo in the safe room and get home as
quickly as you can.
Warmly,
Rod
OK, so it’s now 2:46 AM on Thursday morning and I’ve been working all day
& still haven’t had any sleep, I’ve a plane to catch in a few hours but
since Leo & Patrick are the subject of today’s Flight Plan I feel it’s
only fair to warn them. What’s fair is fair, so here goes. I mean, nothing
ventured . . .
Dear Patrick & Leo:
I enjoyed our conversation so much yesterday morning I thought I might
share it with my readers today. You can check it out by pulling up the
Flight Plan at www.rodmckuen.com. All my best to you both and I hope to
connect with you in ‘The City’ this weekend. I know it’s “leather week” in
San Francisco but maybe we can take the gloves off long enough to at least
engage in an IM.
Kindest Regards,
Rod McKuen
I knew I could expect an immediate response from these guys.
In a message dated 7/25/02 1:47:01 AM,
thescreensavers@hecate.techtv.com writes:
Thanks for sending your question or comment to The Screen Savers. Sorry
for the automated response, but due to the volume of mail we're receiving,
it's not possible for us to respond to each of you individually. However
Leo, Patrick, and The Screen Savers staff do try and read all your email
and take into account your suggestions, tips, and questions.
We may have already answered your question. All our past answers are in
the Screen Savers archives.
Now why didn’t I think of that?
RM 7/25/2002 2:54 AM PST
AN APOLOGY
FROM KEN
Due to some finger trouble one
of our notable birthdays was excluded from yesterday's list.
Peggy Willetts, who lives in
Britain, turned sixty yesterday. A belated Happy Birthday, Peggy, with
best wishes from the whole ASPTL gang.
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