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Melting Slicks
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From: Wheaton IL
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The company I work for is all about cheesy recognition so I won this stupid bear. Smokey the bear to be exact -- you know....for preventing forest fires at work. We have to take picture of ourselves with this bear for the "Smokey Wall of Fame" and they are supposed to reflect something about you. So, since I have no kids, I snapped a pic with the '65. I didn't actually win the bear- had to send it to the next winner. Please promise me that if you manage people in your professional lives that you don't do stuff like this. I would have preferred a handshake. 
Brian
Brian
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From: Grosse Ile MI
Brian, You look happy 
that you are passing Smokey on to the next winner, although Smokey seems a little remorsed that he has to move on to the next winner. 
Whoever came up with that idea should have their picture taken Smokey each month and have it posted in a conspicious place at work. 
that you are passing Smokey on to the next winner, although Smokey seems a little remorsed that he has to move on to the next winner. Whoever came up with that idea should have their picture taken Smokey each month and have it posted in a conspicious place at work.
Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
Brian, we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments! 
I'd bet your mom would put that picture up on her fridge and brag about you to anyone who would listen . . . "that's my Brian with the Bear his company awarded JUST TO HIM for being the best IN THE COMPANY at not starting any fires . . ."
I'd bet your mom would put that picture up on her fridge and brag about you to anyone who would listen . . . "that's my Brian with the Bear his company awarded JUST TO HIM for being the best IN THE COMPANY at not starting any fires . . ."
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Brian,
If I remember correctly who you work for (we are doing some work for them right now in the northwest and it is mis-managed), I am surprised that they are supporting such a "cheesey" promotion. They have the bucks to do something more professional.
If I remember correctly who you work for (we are doing some work for them right now in the northwest and it is mis-managed), I am surprised that they are supporting such a "cheesey" promotion. They have the bucks to do something more professional.
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From: northern CA
Was tired when I first opened this thread - had a couple snorts of 'Hot Damn' with the neighbor . .. For some reason I thought I read 'Smokey and the Bandit' (was on the tube recently) .. At first a flash went thought my mind that maybe you won the Trans Am, or something .. ! . . . .
Jeez .. To think that movie was made a loooong time ago . . Jackie Gleason - one of the all time greats. What a crack-up .. ! . .
Back to the real 'Smokey' .. Too bad the company didn't see fit to reward you guys with something more tangible (gift certificate) .. A Smokey the bear works for little kids, but .. ? ..
.. For some reason I thought I read 'Smokey and the Bandit' (was on the tube recently) .. At first a flash went thought my mind that maybe you won the Trans Am, or something .. ! . . . . Jeez .. To think that movie was made a loooong time ago . . Jackie Gleason - one of the all time greats. What a crack-up .. ! . .
Back to the real 'Smokey' .. Too bad the company didn't see fit to reward you guys with something more tangible (gift certificate) .. A Smokey the bear works for little kids, but .. ? ..
