Look what I got in the mail today

[Nancy M.]

My dear friends, Steve & Cheryl Childers. Know that I collect koi pins, and since Steve was at the Chicago show, he picked me up 1 of the Chicago show pins,which I love. But the ringer was a Cayman Island show pin..What a wonderful gift. Thank You Thank You Thank You. Steve and Cheryl you two are the best.
I received a note from Cheryl, telling me to buy Steve a beer, the next time I see him.. But after contemplating this, I decided it would probably be a bad idea, since I have read that he has a drinking problem.. , But them I got to thinking, that the person saying that Steve has a drinking problem, probably got him mixed up with the old editor, Mark Whalen.. and we all know that Mark has a slight affliction to his wine.

Here is a picture of the Caymen Island pin.

[Campcheryl]

lol...glad you like the pins. Actually the other pin was from the First Minnesota Koi Show.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Campcheryl lol...glad you like the pins. Actually the other pin was from the First Minnesota Koi Show.

Damm
I need to put my glasses on.. You are right Cheryl, it is the minnesota show pin

[lypope]

What a nice thing for Steve and Cheryl to do - so typical of them! I LOVE the Cayman Island pin - I think I'm going to have to get me one of those!

[111whalen]

Nancy, would that be this Mark Whalen. I'll buy Steve a beer but wait a minute...Whose (who's) reputation is at stake here? It must be one of those damn editors.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by 111whalen Nancy, would that be this Mark Whalen. I'll buy Steve a beer but wait a minute...Whose (who's) reputation is at stake here? It must be one of those damn editors.

Mark your reputation (at least here in Socal) could not be tarnished, we all know you love your wine..

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. Mark your reputation (at least here in Socal) could not be tarnished, we all know you love your wine..

Up here in NorCal, Mark's rep is legendary....

[dick benbow]

I don't think Dale will mind if I post his private email to me. I think it speaks
highly of Lee and the importance of beating KHV

Simply mail a check to me for $10.00 per pin plus $1.00 for shipping and I'll get them shipped to you. Be sure to include where you would like the pins sent.

100% of the $10.00 paid for each pin will be donated to the KHV research project. A very generous gesture on Lee's part.

The pins are really nice.

Mail your check or money order to Dale Torok, 1105 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505

Thank you!

( if he does mind, I'm in trouble now! Thanks nancy for starting this post )

[Lee]

Dear Nancy,

It is extreamly generous of you to post the photo of the CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB pin onto this boards forum.

I do hope that you realise that ownership of one of our club pins also makes you an honourary member of THE CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB with full voting rights, as well as, membership attendance requirements and special membership discounts at all of the clubs duty free stores, restaurants, as well as, each of it's local bars...

It is also important that everyone is aware that the wearing of our CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB pin evidences that the wearer thereof has made a monetary donation to our mutual fight against KHV - as our club is giving one hundred percent of ALL of the money it receives from the sale of each of our club pins to KHV research...

Nancy, I personally paid for the design and the manufacture of our pins and all of the money taken in is going for KHV reserach. Every cent!

We beieve everyone purchasing a pin should also be aware that KHV is not a problem to our ouw local membership as the high tropical temperatures on our island does not encourage KHV...Therefore, wethis is simply our way to demonstate our love for koi, as well as, our desire to do something totally unselfish in saving YOUR fish (and, those of friends far and wide all around the world) from the ravages of this dred disease.

Nancy, some have said they believe that these forms of our commmitment to our hobby must be evidence of something other than what it actually is...

Thus, in all uncertain terms - what it actually is - is our simply showing our unblemished love of koi; especially, to those who participate faily and openly in the hobby and in the breeding, those who are dealers and to those who work so hard in judging and in making it possible for any of us who show our koi - for having made it possible for us to have such wonderful koi shows to attend - whereby this hobby can grow and prosper. And, new people can be enticed into sharing-in our love of koi.

One one more thing Ms. Nancy - whilst it is true that we in this part of the world are subject to frequent hurricanes - it was you who in the above photo of our club pin have turned our pin (and, thus our island) onto it's side.

Our country/island should be shown horizontal, not veritcal.)

Again, with my warmest affection and respect,

Lee Aronfeld
Grand Cayman Island

cc: Dale Torok, pin sales

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lee Dear Nancy, It is extreamly generous of you to post the photo of the CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB pin onto this boards forum. I do hope that you realise that ownership of one of our club pins also makes you an honourary member of THE CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB with full voting rights, as well as, membership attendance requirements and special membership discounts at all of the clubs duty free stores, restaurants, as well as, each of it's local bars... It is also important that everyone is aware that the wearing of our CAYMAN ISLAND KOI CLUB pin evidences that the wearer thereof has made a monetary donation to our mutual fight against KHV - as our club is giving one hundred percent of ALL of the money it receives from the sale of each of our club pins to KHV research... Nancy, I personally paid for the design and the manufacture of our pins and all of the money taken in is going for KHV reserach. Every cent! We beieve everyone purchasing a pin should also be aware that KHV is not a problem to our ouw local membership as the high tropical temperatures on our island does not encourage KHV...Therefore, wethis is simply our way to demonstate our love for koi, as well as, our desire to do something totally unselfish in saving YOUR fish (and, those of friends far and wide all around the world) from the ravages of this dred disease. Nancy, some have said they believe that these forms of our commmitment to our hobby must be evidence of something other than what it actually is... Thus, in all uncertain terms - what it actually is - is our simply showing our unblemished love of koi; especially, to those who participate faily and openly in the hobby and in the breeding, those who are dealers and to those who work so hard in judging and in making it possible for any of us who show our koi - for having made it possible for us to have such wonderful koi shows to attend - whereby this hobby can grow and prosper. And, new people can be enticed into sharing-in our love of koi. One one more thing Ms. Nancy - whilst it is true that we in this part of the world are subject to frequent hurricanes - it was you who in the above photo of our club pin have turned our pin (and, thus our island) onto it's side. Our country/island should be shown horizontal, not veritcal.) Again, with my warmest affection and respect, Lee Aronfeld Grand Cayman Island cc: Dale Torok, pin sales

Dear Lee
I profusely apologize for turning your beautiful country on its side. In my old age, computers do not come very easily to me and all there workings. Thus I was so excited to have received it, and wanted to share your beautiful countries pin. That I did so in such a hurry, that I made a slight change in how your country sits.

I have corrected it in this reply, Please except my deepest apology.

Friends Through Koi