Merry Christmas to you too Zelimir,
and you are another fine candidate!
I sure hope Rob will have the chance of meeting you some day!
And not only Rob, every one on this list who hasn't had the opportunity.
Sincerely,
Moni
From: Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
CC: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [meteorite-list] Bernd: by ALL means!
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:04:50 +0100
Hi Rob,
You are completely right.
I used the worst phrasing I could!
Wanted to write by ALL means...No misspelling, no odd translation (in
French it just means the same), just... rush and inadvertence! And I used
it twice!
Now I also realize that even by all means is not strong enough to express
my support to Bernd. I agree that perhaps by all measures would be more
appropriate to use here.
Rob, thank you very much for the remark that certainly now throws more
light on what I had in mind. My error was not even humorous, just
unintentional, as I could never have imagined writing my friend Bernd would
be far from the best choice...I wouldn't write that even for an ennemy!
Bernd, who is as fluent in English as he is in...French!, most certainly
understood my poor phrasing and corrected by himself. He knows all about my
appreciation of his achievements, erudition and his always friendly willing
to help.
Finally Rob, your remark not only helps removing doubts regarding my
appreciation of Bernd's achievements and kindness but is perhaps here the
best advertising for his nomination. I am so very happy he is being
unanimously proposed.
All my best wishes for Christmas and a happy New Year 2007 (with many finds
and, why not, some falls into your backyards ?) to all of you, English
natives or speaking, overchannel (UK), overseas (US), down
under(Austr. NZ) and...wherever in the world.
Don't forget, Ensisheim-2007 is now expecting your visit! A sweet
opportunity to learn some essential...French!
Zelimir
A 12:19 21/12/2006 -0800, vous avez écrit :
Hi Zelimir,
When I read the beginning of your message, I thought you were about to
suggest nominating a name OTHER than Bernd -- which of course would be
perfectly fine to do. Only upon reading your whole message did it occur
to me that, as good as your English is (which is excellent by the way),
it
isn't your first language, so you wouldn't necessarily realize the
unintentionally humorous errors in your post:
Bernd is by no means the best candidate deserving such a nomination.
I think what you meant to say was something like Bernd is by all
measures
the best candidate deserving such a nomination. The way you've worded
it, you're suggesting that Bernd isn't even close to being the best
choice
(implying that you can think of many others more deserving). ;-)
I'm pretty sure it's just a translation oddity from French to English, as
you use the by no means phrase (again, with humorous result) at the end
of your post: ...on behalf of many silent listees from my area who ...
are by no means honored to have him as friend. I'm sure your intent
was,
of course, very honored. ;-)
I certainly agree that Bernd is an excellent choice assuming public
nomination for a Harvey Prize is acceptable protocol.
Best wishes and Joyeux Noël from across the Pond,
Rob
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zelimir
Gabelica
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:29 AM
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2007 Peoples Choice Harvey Award Nominee
Mark, List
Bernd is by no means the best candidate deserving such a nomination.
I hope that even though I can't attend Tucson, I can feel free to second
the proposal, personally but also on behalf of many silent listees from
my
area who are enjoying Bernd's scientific (and personal) contributions
related to meteorites and alike on the list and who are by no means
honored to have him as friend.
Excellent idea Mark!
Best wishes for 2007 to all,
Zelimir
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