There were boats out on the lake in March - unheard of for Iowa.
We have be wanting a greeter for our little lake cabin.
Someone to stand under the big oak tree by the front door to greet people.
Since the season has already started I thought I better get to searching for that perfect person.
I ran an ad in the local newspaper.
Wanted:
A greeter to welcome people to our lake cabin.
Must be cheerful and friendly.
Must be neatly dressed and have a good sense of fashion.
Must enjoy the outdoors.
Sunscreen and bug spray will be provided.
We received quite a few applications.
We rejected quite a few before we found just the right person.
I had one applicant come to the interview carrying a set of golf clubs and wearing golf shoes.
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Rejected.
I had a duo apply - with one you got the other.
I have two grand dogs - Labradors -
I don't need any more doggie doo doo in my yard.
Rejected.
Another applicant came roaring in on two wheels.
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Hell raiser.
Rejected.
Although I never specified whether we
wanted a male or a female, I only received one male applicant.
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Can you say grumpy old man.
Rejected.
I had one who was really trying to play the fashion card.
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Fashion?
Well she is right on with the color trends...
but did she break the one or two or
three too many accessories rule???
Rejected.
I even had someone apply who was driving a pink Cadillac.
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Hmmm...I wondered - if we were gone for a weekend...
would there be some sort of a wild party going on at the cabin??
Rejected.
I was about to give up when Lola applied.
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I liked the fact that she knew that wearing
a pretty blue hat would enhance her very blue eyes.
And who could refuse that cute pug nose and that big welcoming smile.
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She wore a classic knife pleated skirt
in a very age appropriate length to the interview.
Just the right length to show off her long lean legs.
She was also wearing my favorite color - red.
And she has a purpose in life - to re-purpose.
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Hired!
Lola now hangs out under the old oak tree
greeting everyone who comes to the cabin.
Go find something to re-purpose and have some fun!
From my heart,
Sandy