Who said romance is dead?

[Gob]

A love-struck public servant has sent the coldest of Canberra hearts aflutter with his desire to find a woman he met fleetingly at a party.

So beguiled was Steve Tucker by a willowy woman he identified only as ''Olivia'' that he declared his pursuit of her in an email to more than 1000 colleagues.



The bold act quickly made him watercooler fodder for government officials and romantics across the capital, and soon, the nation.

Officialdom was less enamoured, announcing an investigation into what it said was an inappropriate email - although it denied speculation he had been sacked.

Mr Tucker sent the email to the entire ACT branch of the Immigration Department, listing his direct extension, email and snail mail.

''There is a person that works here at DIAC [Department of Immigration and Citizenship], who has a housemate by the name of 'Olivia'. This message is for you,'' he wrote.

''Olivia is tall and olive skinned. She moved to Canberra from Sydney last February to work in the Public Service.

''Briefly, I met Olivia on the Saturday night just passed. She left a strong and positive impression on me. Unfortunately, people got in the way after we met and I didn't get to finish our meeting how I wanted to. This has been bugging me ever since.

''If you can kindly let Olivia know that I would like to get in contact with her or alternatively get in touch with myself, I will be very appreciative.

''Disclaimer: I understand this is not the most appropriate channel. It is not my intent to misuse this email address. I have struggled to write and send this message. It has taken all of my willpower to do so.''

Soon, Mr Tucker had the online community rooting for him. The email was posted on the website, the-riotact.com, and when whispers spread of Mr Tucker's sacking, an online crusade called ''Save Steve'' began.

One contributor to the website compared his situation to that of Patrick Moberg, the man who spotted Australian girl Camille Hayton on the New York subway in 2007 and found her via the internet by creating the website NYgirlofmydreams.

Many wished him well in his search, including one who added ''though I'd be kinda freaked out if I was Olivia''.

Mr Tucker's telephone was engaged for most of yesterday afternoon when this website attempted to make contact. He did not respond to an email.

His employer denied Mr Tucker was let go, saying it was ''not a sackable offence''.

''We are confirming this morning that an inappropriate email was sent to all ACT departmental staff by a staff member,'' an Immigration Department spokeswoman said.

''The matter is being investigated by the relevant section of the department and appropriate action will be taken.''

By last night, public servants working for the Prime Minister, Attorney-General and the Departments of Climate Change, Infrastructure, Environment, Foreign Affairs and Education had all received the email chain.

By late evening a Facebook fan page had been set up for Mr Tucker.

Rumours circulating from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet said Olivia did not remember Steve.

But as Mr Tucker finished his missive: ''Life is too short for regret. This phrase I know you all can identify with. Have an awesome Monday.''

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/techno ... 17ufd.html

[Gob]

The Email:

Good Morning Everyone,

There is a person that works here at DIAC, who has a housemate by the name of “Olivia”.

This message is for you.

Olivia is tall and olive skinned. She moved to Canberra from Sydney last February to work in the Public Service.

Briefly, I met Olivia on the Saturday night just passed. She left a strong and positive impression on me. Unfortunately, people got in the way after we met and I didn’t get to finish our meeting how I wanted to. This has been bugging me ever since.

If you can kindly let Olivia know that I would like to get in contact with her or alternatively get in touch with myself, I will be very appreciative.

Disclaimer: I understand this is not the most appropriate channel. It is not my intent to misuse this email address.

I have struggled to write and send this message. It has taken all of my willpower to do so.

Life is too short for regret. This phrase I know you all can identify with.

Have an awesome Monday.

Steve Tucker
Level 1, Magenta Building
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ph: +61 (02) 6225 6323
Email: steve.tucker@immi.gov.au

http://the-riotact.com/?p=31384#more-31384

[Gob]

Even Bollywood is getting in on the act, (pun intended) here's a Bollywood romance filmed in Canberra!



Bollywood women are always as hot as hell!


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[@meric@nwom@n]

Should have used Craig's list.

[oldr_n_wsr]

Many wished him well in his search, including one who added ''though I'd be kinda freaked out if I was Olivia''.

Probably why she hasn't contacted him.
Stalking and/or harrassment come to mind.

[Gob]

LOL!! From a Canberra website..

Further Update: We’re still waiting for a response to our media enquiry to DIAC. But we can show you Steve’s Facebook profile in which he seems cooler than many of you might have thought.

(If either Steve or Olivia would like to talk on-record about their experience please email john@the-riotact.com )

Another Update: A spokesperson for DIAC has been in touch to assure us that no one is going to sack Steve. Also, if you’re so inclined, Facebook now has a Steve Tucker Appreciation Society.

Amazing how these things go viral...

[oldr_n_wsr]

Amazing how these things go viral...

Some people have too much time on their hands. They should be on this BB posting and not playiing with that facebook thing.