Date:         Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:57:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Kasper <dragonlist@UBS.UCSC.EDU>
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From:         Bill Kasper <dragonlist@UBS.UCSC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: (LVC) Remembering Andrew Grebneff
Comments: To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
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i hope his wife and kids are doing ok.  things seemed to be pretty tenuous when he passed.

missing snailboi.

bill
felton, ca

On Mar 27, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Joel Cort wrote:

> How cool is that to have an almost famous ex-list member remebered as a fossil name:  
> Kairuku grebneffi is named in honor of the late Andrew Grebneff, who contributed to the field collection and preparation of many of the fossil specimens of both species." 
>  
> I remember Andrew as a strong contributor to the list with vast knowledge about our beloved VWs.
> 
> Happy Camping,
> Joel Cort
> Rochester NY
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 4:01 AM
> Subject: (LVC) Remembering Andrew Grebneff
> 
> He's gone but not forgotten. Christened Andrew Grebneff 'Snailboi' by yoirs truly because of his passion for mussels. Not the sort that you can still find on a dinner plate at your local bistro but the extinct and/or prehistoric varieties.
> 
> There was a time I chatted with him about a trip to the Philippines. Next thing I know, he's got me chasing down some snail, nautilus thing. He neglected to mention there hadn't been any live examples found in over 100 years. Thanks, Snailboi!
> 
> As our List Admin Jim suggest, check out the link, if you are interested. Find out what  Kairuku grebneffi are.
> 
> 
> BenT
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> You may be interested: http://digitaljournal.com/article/320382
>> 
>> I wanted to post to the list, but it's not Friday and I WILL forget by then. Do with it as you see fit.
>> 
>> Jim
>