Dear Alex,
I've often wondered why
you didn't proceed with your formal education--although I certainly can't
guarantee that riches (or even employment) glitter in such a future. You
are a born academic. It occurs to me that I
know nothing of your educationalbackground (or perhaps just don't
remember). I will do anything I can to help you get a grant--from Aukland
to Helsinki. Why don't you send me a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please do not over
estimate my capability to help but I shall do whatever I can.
Best, DOn
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Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: Re: message replaced
Dear Don,I
Thank you for offering me your help in editing my note. Of course,
I'm happy to learn that DN liked it and even thought
of doing a translation himself. Carolyn also offers me her help, but
she is too busy with her rose-and-camellia garden and, just like you, asks
me to do a rough translation. So, what I actually need is only a rough draft of
the English version. It would take me a couple of days, if not a whole
week, to prepare this draft. May be somebody with better English than
mine and some knowledge of ADA will still turn up?
Things are fine with me, but I must give up writing notes
temporarily and start looking for an American University where I can
continue pursuing my studies (terra firma to which I can be
transplanted from this marshy ground, so to say). Although I must say
that our publichka is probably the best place to make artistic
discoveries and, if I am to leave Petersburg, I will miss it.
I'm glad that I could help you with your paper and got the chance to be
immortalized in it. I have a feeling that must be experienced by a hitch-hiker
who would be given a lift by the owner of a Rolls-Roys car, bringing him all the
way from Spb. to Gibraltar.
best,
Alexey
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Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 5:08
AM
Subject: Re: message replaced
Alex,
I haven't time to translate
your item but id your do, I'll gladly edit it for sending out. How are things
with you?
I finally finished the paintingsin ADA essay you
helped me with. Best, Don
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Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 6:09
AM
Subject: message replaced
Dear Don,
As usually, I replaced my first message to the List with another
version, which I hope is more correct and better.
I wonder how many people will respond to my request and who they will
be.
Pity my hope that I can get you to translate this interesting note
proved vain.
best,
Alexey