Alex,

I would agree with you. Helmut was at times obnoxious, often helpful, and
elicited many differing emotions from members of the list but I do believe
he has a good heart. I would be more than happy to append my comments to
such a letter.

> Dear List
> Sorting through my landsnails I came across a number of chondrinids
> collected long ago by Helmut Nisters. This reminded me of Lubosh Kolouch's
> post round about Christmas where it was suggested members of the list send
> letters to Helmut and his mother to cheer them up. I suspect few of us
> have
> actually done this. Seeing as its a lot easier to send an email I thought
> maybe Lubosh may want to start such a message, to which members could each
> add a sentence or two. Then the whole thing could be printed, and sent
> onto
> Helmut.
> Although Helmut initiated a varied response from members whilst he was
> active on the List, I always found him helpful and very enthusiastic. I
> propose, therefore, that the least we could do is prepare a message like
> I've described, and send it on.
> I'm hoping most of you agree.
> Regards
> Alex.
>
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Regards,
Charlie
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Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

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