MARCH MADNESS

Well, we're down to the final four and the State of Kentucky if not the whole country is in a tither.  In business, at least, I try to stay neutral in these things. 

Midweek, I traded e-mails with a customer located in Louisville who I have known for ten years or more.  He's a real nice guy and we usually talk only about four times a year - never about sports, as I recall.  We missed each other's calls this week and settled for e-mails.  He ended up sending me a nice order for about $8,000.00.  On the e-mail to which he attached his order, he put on the bottom, "Who are you picking this weekend?"

I was in a rush but tried to be diplomatic and honest.  I replied, "Thanks, for the order.  I wish U of L would win it all but I think UK will beat OSU in the finals."  It seemed diplomatic at the time. 

He never answered.  I thought he would.  It now strikes me that maybe he was a UK alum/fan and is pissed that I was pulling for Louisville.  Just because his business is in Louisville . . . well, you get the picture.  I guess it's time for me to retire.
:-)