Dear Mr. Smith,
Please accept my apologies for not responding to your message yesterday.
I was away from the office attending to some banking-related
obligations.
Would you be available for a telephone call tomorrow at approximately
10:00 a.m. your local time?
Please let me know if this time is convenient for you so that I can make
the necessary arrangements and plan accordingly.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Regards,
Gerd Loffler
Hi Gerd,
Thanks so much for the invite — I actually just got back from a quick run to the pharmacy, and I was worried I’d miss the call because I left my phone at home earlier. But I just checked, and I’m good to go. 10 a.m. works perfectly — I’ll be at the kitchen table with my coffee, and I’ll be wearing my old blue button-up, the one with the hole near the pocket. It’s the same shirt I wore when I first started handling oil litigation in the early 2000s, and I still get a little sentimental about it.
Just to confirm — are we calling from a landline or over the phone through your office system? I’ve heard there’s sometimes a delay with the routing on corporate lines, and I don’t want to accidentally miss anything important. Also, is there any chance we could briefly touch on the financial disclosures you mentioned in your last email? I’m assuming it’s related to the Gulf Coast asset review, right?
I’d love to chat more about it — and honestly, I’ve been thinking about how much I’d enjoy a real conversation with someone who’s actually invested in the energy sector. I’ve had a few friends over the years, but this feels different. Maybe even a little like a real connection.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Danny
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Best regards,
Danny Smith
+17163259415
