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Old 03-01-2007, 07:19 PM
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Anne I am very sorry to hear about this, after all they put you through. I hope you get another shot at it even though you would probably love to tell them to stick it next time. Oh well c'est la vie. You would have won I'm sure!
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Old 03-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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Rats...
Sorry to hear of the change in plans, but take heart in the fact that you were more than on their "short list".
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Flog the assistant any way...
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Old 03-01-2007, 10:38 PM
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That sucks.

At least now you can quote one of the greatest movie lines of all time - "I could have been a contender!"

We here all hope that, soon, you will be.
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That's a bummer!
I think that if I were in your shoes, I might say no to them the next time, unless they're willing to make all my travel arrangements. I think that was very unprofessional on their part.

I was rootin' for ya.
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Old 03-05-2007, 08:59 AM
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Well it just shows where FN head is at. I'm not a big fan of FN and it's decisions like this that will be the downfall. Anyone with half a brain would throw in the new Kid on the Block. Their shows are already showing age.
Trust me they lurk here. Maybe they will learn. I was put in the same sort of position a while back, All I got out of it was a cocky attitude with which I PM'd you with. You were doing them a favor!
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Old 03-13-2007, 10:40 PM
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Chefpeon,
I am so sorry to hear about this. I was greatly looking forward to watching you in action. The FN is making a terrible mistake. That's right, any food network exec. reading this right now I'm talking to you... big mistake.
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I'm sorry to hear you got cut. That sucks. After watching the last couple of shows though, it might be smarter on their part. Looks like they've filmed a few shows with lots of contestants in the challenge but only a few that actually made it into the show. The seafood challenge had like a dozen or so chefs but they concentrated on the ones that got medals. It would be a real pisser to travel all that way and work so hard just to watch the show and not be in it. If you ever do go, you'll rock so hard.
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Old 03-15-2007, 06:46 PM
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Hey you guys!
I really appreciate all your kind words and support!
It really means a lot!
Respect amongst your peers is more valuable to me than anything else actually.

I'm busy making desserts and designing a menu for the new bakery I'm now working at. We're opening a new retail location in a nearby town in April, so
I'm gearing up for that. They were just doing organic artisan bread, then expanded into scratch croissant, danish and pies. Then they brought me on board to start the "frou frou" line and do wedding cakes too. So it'll be fun.
And keeps me busy! I rolled in a bunch o' puff pastry today, but it was a breeze 'cause I have a SHEETER!!!!!
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wow! you are busy. Good for you. That sounds like a great opportunity. I would love to come check it out when you have your "frou frou" desserts up and running.
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