Thank you Kami, Coop's dad, and everyone!

So, I thought about it, saw them yesterday, and asked them to meet me in the afternoon.  I asked how long they have been at this job, 26 and 30 years.

I said I know that because I am leaving next year maybe they think it's all harmless fun and that is great.  I told them about my new "babysitters" for Sammy and asked how they feel about what was going on.  They said "oh yea, we aren't petty, just playing around, blah blah", we only tease people we like",  I said " I can see how you can interpet it like that, or, if under stress, you can see it as a hostile enviornment."  I mentioned that because I have a short time left, I would hate to have to go to HR and deal with all of the stuff relating to that, but I really have nothing to lose.  I said that they must be pretty close to retirement, and how challenging to have something like that mar their last time here, maybe effecting their jobs.

I also mentioned that because they "like" me, they probably should be helping me, not standing in my way.  I said "friends are awesome, right?"  Nobody actually helped me yesterday, but when I went to leave they didn't stand in my way either.  I said, " bye buddies", big smile, and ran out of the building.    We will see what happens, but maybe I planted a seed. 

I did get home a little late because of talking with them and my poor Sammy couldn't wait anymore.  He obviously had some intestinal issues because by the door were huge piles waiting for me.  I felt horrible for him, he didn't greet me with any joy, just put his head down and waited by the sliding glass door to be let out.  I am going today to make a key for my neighbor and she will be over this weekend to practice getting him in and out.

I really hope this doesn't backfire, but... I am not out to get anyone, nor do I want to be their target anymore.  Whew, with friends like that..

Elizabeth and Sammy