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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:13:29 -0400
From: "Carlos Sanchez" <tsunamicarlos@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [AGA-Contest] Re: AGA-Contest Digest, Vol 12, Issue 4
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Karen,
Thank you so much for these encouraging words. I am also really happy to
be
at the University of Chicago, which serves just an amazing hospital
(truly,
it must be one of the best). I am currently under treatment with a slew of
tablets taken several times during the day at night. Although there are
some
sideeffects, I am already starting to feel much better than last week
Thursday (.. it has only been a week...).
It is just so strange to look back at all things that had been happening
from then till now. How I was always sleepy and tired, how I had no
energy,
felt depressed, and just not at all like myself. I am also amazed that I
am
already starting to function like a normal human being. I am very hopeful.
As for the contest, I have already judged all the aquascapes and left
commentary to about 60 out of the top ~120 or so. I gave commentary mostly
to the top 10-15 spots in each category, because I think people who try to
work on their tanks harder should get something insightful. :)
All paludariums and biotopes got commentary because it is so new, and no
one
seems to know how to make really good ones (especially the biotopes!).
This
is why I have setup a Malay stream 5g biotope cube. I have 3
Parosphromenus
deissneri and a dozen Boraras maculata, biotopically correct plants (just
Crypt cordaa var blassii, driftwood, and sand along the front. The whole
thing is framed by an Amano-like driftwood fan. I am excited. :)
Carlos
From: "Phil Edwards" <biotypical@hotmail.com>
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To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
Subject: RE: [AGA-Contest] Re: AGA-Contest Digest, Vol 12, Issue 4
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:40:48 -0400
Carlos,
I'm very sorry to hear that! You'll be in my prayers. Karen's news is
very encouraging, keep fighting!
From: "Karen Randall" <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>
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Subject: [AGA-Contest] Re: AGA-Contest Digest, Vol 12, Issue 4
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:06:59 -0400
Oh, Carlos, I'm so sorry to hear that. My cousin had the same problem,
as
did a good friend of mine. With my cousin, they were able to "just"
remove it surgically. My friend's was much larger, and involved the
optic
nerves. She had to have radiation for some time before the shrunk it
enough to operate. So I know how grueling treatment can be.
If it is any comfort, _BOTH_ of them are now doing fine. My cousin had
his surgery a year ago, and my friend is almost 4 years post-surgery.
Hang in there.
And as far as the comments are concerned, there is no REQUIREMENT that
you
leave a comment on every tank. Do the ones where you think you have the
most to say, and skip the rest. Particularly under these circumstances,
people will understand!
Karen
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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:18:42 -0400
From: "Carlos Sanchez" <tsunamicarlos@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [AGA-Contest] penultimate update
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Sounds good to me! Sorry, I have not been able to finish half the
commentary. I will try, but I am current;y under treatment for a
pituitary
gland tumor in my brain and, well, it's been tough....
Carlos
From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
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Subject: [AGA-Contest] penultimate update
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:53:14 -0700 (PDT)
We've sort of converged on November 9th as the date to reveal the
contest
winners. Why? I'm not sure; it's not a weekend date or anything, but
but
people keep using that date for a couple other projects the AGA is
working
on, so it's as good as any. In celebration of this monumentous
decision,
I've changed the banner to the contest's penultimate graphic. :)
- Erik
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:59:38 -0400
From: "Phil Edwards" <biotypical@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [AGA-Contest] Re: AGA-Contest Digest, Vol 12, Issue 4
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All paludariums and biotopes got commentary because it is so new, and no
one seems to know how to make really good ones (especially the biotopes!).
Really.....
Regards,
Phil
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