Hi Kurt,
On 05 Feb 98, 23:59, you wrote to Auke Reitsma
 AR>> I haven't (yet) received confirmation that Kurt
 AR>> is really eligible.
 KK>    Better not count on it for this year.
 KK>    We have, ( thankfully ), enough volunteers that I don't
 KK>    feel too awful about stepping back into the crowd for
 KK>    the time being, as I get myself set up against future need.
 KK>    Next time... I'll be ready... :)
Well, this will be a disappointment to your friends and other supporters. It
regrettably reduces the competition, but I have to accept it.
Greetings from
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