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Old 11-11-2005, 02:35 AM   #89
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Dear Michele and Geary,

Sincere thanks!

Michele: Your reaction is not unlike my own last night. Initially there were buffering emotions of disbelief as I braced for less than great news. I sat down securely, and read the email once again and suddenly a swell of seemingly undeserved elation raced through me as I jumped into a spontaneous quiet cheer. YES!

Geary: I was indeed surprised and stupified (resampling the math in my head). My eyes were definitely bugged out for a moment too. The feeling is not all that familiar yet, and it is hard to contain; that is obvious by all of today's posting transactions!

Pinning down emotions is an elusive activity. I have to remember this is only part way through the competition and avoid becoming deluded too much by a momentary high. Trust me, reality is still hanging out just around the corner!

Garth
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