@cmpe,
You might start out with: Thank you for taking the time to review my proposal. I just called Mr. Nikkin's orifice
, but apparently the receptionist is on vacation until Nov. 9th, and so I left a message.
Also, I was hoping we might be able to meet at a time and location most convenient to you so that I can get some feedback from you concerning our product; perhaps over coffee.
And if not, well then **** ya. I don't really have the time or patience to be dancing around with you, and you leading. There's nothing in the world stopping me from taking my proposal elsewhere. So, just keep that in mind.