I'd ignore the dig about treating it like a biz transaction... maybe something like:
Let me know what ideas you come up with and we can talk in a few days about alternatives.
Hi mnt_dreams.
I'll ignore the dig...I've been ignoring digs. I don't know if I'll send anymore E-mails regarding this issue unless I hear from her first regarding it. I've made myself pretty clear in each one I've sent so far, and I've been kind and respectful in all of them, and I'll continue to be.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.