Never!

And I repeat Never! ever assume that just because you left me a message, that I got that message.

I will be the first to admit that I am terrible person with whom to try to communicate.

I may not check e-mail for a couple of weeks.  It may be a day or two before I check phone messages.

DO NOT think that I have recieved your message until I specifically responded to it!

Oh, and another little note.  I am rather forgetful.  You may have to remind me about something of importance to you a couple of times.  Please remember, it may not be important to me.