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Since I have been State side I have been volunteering at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center where I worked before WE. Where they have been busy and received 6 turtles since I have been here which is why I have been helping the vet staff out a lot, To try and get them out of there while there is still sun. So I have been spending 12-13 hours a day doing laundry, helping hold turtles during treatments while yes getting defecated on, helping feed 30 Diamond back terpins and other things. Where I did accept the summer patrol internship again where they will get me to start in april rather than may to help me out, Also I will be helping out draw blood for a nutrition study going on. It is proving to be pretty tricky holding a syringe to draw blood.

So that is what I will be up to for the next few months. I hope all is well, I miss you all
Keep well
Simon

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Simon...... I was wondering where you were. I've been busy with family issues for the past month or so. I must have missed you coming back to the States. Good Luck on your venture. Sounds like your first love has come back your way.

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Simon I'm so glad your with the turtles! Have fun and learn lots! I'm sure it took a while to settle in coming from the bush and all. Miss you too and am so glad to hear from you. Cheers!

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Cool Simon ! We always know you'll be doing the best you want to be... AND... Please remember us ONLINE in NING CHAT ok ? :) Cheers amigo- from Mike and The Kids

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That's awesome Simon. I know you love your turtles and I'm so happy you're working with them again. WE miss you, but are glad you're enjoying yourself. Don't be a stranger and keep us posted on the sea turtle project :o)

P.S. Don't be a fumble fingers with the syringe

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Wow Simon ! It sounds like you've been pretty busy at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Good luck with the blood drawing on the turtles! We miss you and continue to let us know what you're up to. Take care.

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Fantastic, Simon! Enjoy your adventure with the turtles. And congratulations on the internship! Keep us updated.

Patti

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Simon, that's fantastic news! Congratulations on the internship! We miss you a lot! Thanks for the update.....we'll be waiting to hear more. :-)

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Glad to hear from you and that you are well. We do miss you, hope you return soon. I know that you love what you do. Enjoy, stay safe and return soon

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Good to hear from you Simon. It's great that you were able to get something going to keep yourself busy. All the best wishes to you on this current project.

Steve

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Hi Simon ~ It is good to hear that you are back with the Sea Turtle gang, but we really, really miss you. It hasn't been the same since you left. Take care and be happy and keep in touch with us -- the viewers :)

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Simon.......so glad to hear everything is going well for you. You are defenlty missed at WE from us. Glad to know you are keeping busy but 12-13 hr days makes for long days. Drawing blood is so fun. Although I dont do it for my lively hood I did take a medical class that included that and it was so fun. I really enjoyed sticking ppl. I had 21 successful sticks in a row then missed the next 2. The vein rolled on me. The best out of the class for sticks. Just curious to know have you recieved your promised drum yet? Take care my friend and glad to know you are doing well....Chris

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How do I get into the chat room? I've registered, but can't get to the chat room.If you know the answer, please e-mail at smithley@comcast.net. Thanks and take care.

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ILP in the USA




Along came Deb Weston.
We've been hoping to find someone to help with our social networking in the USA for a while, then along came Deb Weston.
Deb has been a supporter of the ILP for quite a while and came over to meet the team in Africa a few weeks ago. I'm pleased to announce that Deb has graciously offered to assist with social networking and fund raising for the ILP in the USA. So if you are in the USA, get in touch with Deb and let her know you are out there and care for the plight of wild leopards.

As most of you know, Kirsty Lynas has been working hard on social networking for the ILP in the UK ever since she finished her five month spell as a volunteer with us earlier this year.

Kirsty is continuing to work for us from the UK and co-ordinating with Deb who will cover the USA. Kirsty is also now managing the ILP membership scheme. All of those who have joined so far will be able to receive insider knowledge from Kirsty on a regular basis.

On that front, we need more folks to join the ILP membership scheme and soon, if we are to have any chance of saving the lives of Leopards. Sound dramatic? Well, a leopard was illegally shot this week and we were unable to prevent it.
That's one less leopard in the rapidly diminishing gene pool. If we all don't act soon there will be no leopards left in wild area's. That's no idle statement, our model shows a huge decline in the wild population. The genetic tipping point will come very soon, after which there will be no recovery. Please join the ILP membership scheme, we need your help.


Written by Will Fox

ILP Membership Scheme



I want to walk into the office of the CEO of Mpumalanga Parks Board next week, armed with your support and confirm our help to prevent senseless killings of wild unfenced Leopards throughout the province.
Next year will be our ten year anniversary and the biggest yet for the ILP. Provincial authorities have no funds or people to tackle the issues at hand and have asked for our help. We must act now to conserve the dwindling leopard population. Time is slipping away, but we need funds to tackle the problems and mobilise a team. That is why we have put together a membership scheme. Please make a small donation (your choice, but please don't hold back), and become a member of the ILP. You'll receive regular updates from the front line of wildlife conservation and a voucher worth $380 which you can redeem against a 2010 Wildlife Safari with On Track Safaris.
Donations can be made by credit card via our UK Representatives Research Cam www.researchcam.com. All funds raised go to the ILP.
Paste the link below into your browser:
http://www.researchcam.com/ILPmembership.html

Thanks in advance
Written by Will Fox

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