I'm about to come into a large sum of money.

I feel it's only fair to warn you...I may not be around much to post on the blog, as it appears I am about to come into a large sum of money. Its probably not prudent for me to tell you how, just know that I still love you, even if I'm too busy vacationing in Tahiti to blog with you.

No, I really cannot say. It's a whole thing with Russian government intrigue, energy distribution and unfair and unfounded accusations. So, really, I cannot tell you.

No, no, I should keep it private. Well, okay...maybe I can share a little of this with you. I got a fascinating e-mail the other day. I've excerpted it in part here so that you'll know it's legit:

My Name is Mrs.Viktorya Gorbachova, a personal aid to Mr.Mikhail Khodorkovsky (Chairman of YUKOS OIL ) who is detained and now been tried in Russia for financing political parties and Tax evasion (Which is not true).The Parties(the Union of Right Forces,led by Boris Nemtsov, and Yabloko, a liberal/social democratic party led by Gregor Yavlinsky) are opposed to the Government of President Vladmir Putin, thereby leading to the freezing of his known Finances and Assets in Russia and some other countries. There has been a bulk freezing of Russian Bank Accounts linked to the Yukos Company that is why foreign aid is required. Presently, the Russian court has frozen the assets of Yukos Oil due to an unpaid tax claim during 2000 and the company may be forced into bankruptcy.

This is  an attempt by the Russian government to bring about the total destruction of Yukos and erode the personal wealth of Mr.Khodorkovsky. Fear of arrest has forced all the firm's top executives to remain outside Russia.My boss has therefore instructed me in confidence to look for a reputable and capable individual who can assist us receive the  US$30 million for safekeeping and subsequent investment. All  matters will be handled secretly for safety of the funds. Therefor,I would like to ask for your assistance and partnership in re-profiling  the funds considered to be large. This is a desperate move to salvage his  efforts and save his funds from the hands and prying eyes of Mr.Vladmir Putin present Government and its sole call operatives.  All I need from you is your honesty, co-operation and Keep this in a total confidential nature.My lawyer based in Manchester U.K will bring  you into the full details when he get your response which I consider positive. But in summary the funds are legitimate and clear from any known Russia intelligence. This is a legitimate transaction and You will be  rewarded with 30% of the total sum for your  partnership.

As you can imagine, my heart breaks for Mrs. Viktorya Gorbachova and Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky and I really consider it a part of my Christian Duty to help them in any way that I can. I'll certainly try to get Mrs. Gorbachova enrolled in a typing course, and replace the faulty space bar on her computer keyboard. Oh, and of course I plan to tithe from this bounty. And, perhaps there's a C&B binge in the Fab Five's future!