Portrait Gallery Protest (continued)

How slow the wheels of government turn. Specifically, the Minister of Heritage and Culture takes forever to answer his mail. Way back in November of 2008, I sent James Moore a portrait, in protest of the killing of the National Portrait Gallery.

In late July early August of 2009, I had some communication with a Mona Bennan via email.

I'm starting to lose my patience.

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Ms. Brennan,

I replied to your email August 1st. It's now October 6th. Can I expect a reply from you or James Moore soon?

I sent my original portrait gallery question and portrait in November of 2008. It's now almost November 2009. Is a year the typical amount of time it takes to receive a reply?

http://killeverything.blogspot.com/2008/11/portrait-gallery-protest.html

I am beginning to feel slighted.

What happened to the portrait I sent? Why is getting a response taking so long?

Thank you for your time.

Nikolaus Maack

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I'm feeling the need to send James Moore another portrait -- by registered mail, this time.

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UPDATE.

I just received this automated reply from Mona Brennan's email address.

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I will be out of the office starting 14/09/2009 and will not return until 15/10/2009.

Vous pouvez communiquer avec Diane David au numéro XXX-XXXX du14 au 28 septembre
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Is that the lamest out of office reply ever? She's out of the office until the 15th of October. From the 14th to the 28th of September, I can talk to Diane on the phone. Evidently, after that, I'm on my own.

Ah, government. You are a slippery eel in a sea of ink.