From the ANA Discussion Forum:
Dear John:
Many thanks for your recent application to the ANA Discussion Forum in particular and the AN community in general. Your request for an "Honourary" membership is quite interesting, but must be denied. Unfortunately, only a select few are chosen to join the AN community. Each of these people must meet strict requirements, the most significant being the recipient of an unwelcome house guest hidding in the deepest recesses of the mind. We mean this in a literal sense, not just figuratively. The selection process for these people is strictly confidential and has never been revealed to any person. Some feel this is the decision of a higher power, yet others feel it is an unfortunate event providing punishment for them. Whatever the cause, this select group is afforded an opportunity to find within themselves great reserves of strength, internal reflection and the ability to view life in a different light, only to be understood by the people who have gone through this experience. Experience, it seems, is never gained until after the point at which it is required. Whether a few are chosen or the chosen are few depend upon your point of view.
We understand that your request for "honourary membership" may be a well-intentioned pre-emptive strike in order to avoid permanent membership in this group. Unfortunately, your actual permanent membership has been decided by a radiologist this past Friday and the results will be made known to you some time tomorrow. We are not at liberty to divulge your fate, which is already sealed. You must receive this notification from your selected family doctor. Incidentally, this decision is final and is not subject to appeal, arbitration or mediation of any form. The judges decision is final. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home; we are trained professionals operating on a closed course. The image was formatted to fit your set.
We wish you all the best on Monday. We will be keeping a chair open for you in the lounge in the event that your membership is approved. If it is denied, you are most welcome to visit us at any time as a guest.
Oh, and incidentally, have a nice sleep tonight!
Sincerely,
The ANA Discussion Forum,
Membership Review Interns (MRI) Group.
