[meteorite-list] Bernd: by ALL means!

From: Zelimir Gabelica <Zelimir.Gabelica_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:04:50 +0100
Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.2.20061222090739.026bca90_at_pop.univ-mulhouse.fr>

Hi Rob,

You are completely right.
I used the worst phrasing I could!
Wanted to write "by ALL means"...No misspelling, no odd translation (in
French it just means the same), just... rush and inadvertence! And I used
it twice!
Now I also realize that even "by all means" is not strong enough to express
my support to Bernd. I agree that perhaps "by all measures" would be more
appropriate to use here.

Rob, thank you very much for the remark that certainly now throws more
light on what I had in mind. My error was not even "humorous", just
unintentional, as I could never have imagined writing my friend Bernd would
be "far from the best choice"...I wouldn't write that even for an ennemy!
Bernd, who is as fluent in English as he is in...French!, most certainly
understood my poor phrasing and corrected by himself. He knows all about my
appreciation of his achievements, erudition and his always friendly willing
to help.

Finally Rob, your remark not only helps removing doubts regarding my
appreciation of Bernd's achievements and kindness but is perhaps here the
best advertising for his nomination. I am so very happy he is being
unanimously proposed.

All my best wishes for Christmas and a happy New Year 2007 (with many finds
and, why not, some "falls into your backyards" ?) to all of you, English
natives or speaking, "overchannel (UK)", "overseas (US)", "down
under(Austr. & NZ)" and...wherever in the world.

Don't forget, "Ensisheim-2007" is now expecting your visit! A sweet
opportunity to learn some essential...French!

Zelimir

A 12:19 21/12/2006 -0800, vous avez ?crit :
>Hi Zelimir,
>
>When I read the beginning of your message, I thought you were about to
>suggest nominating a name OTHER than Bernd -- which of course would be
>perfectly fine to do. Only upon reading your whole message did it occur
>to me that, as good as your English is (which is excellent by the way), it
>isn't your first language, so you wouldn't necessarily realize the
>unintentionally humorous errors in your post:
>
>"Bernd is by no means the best candidate deserving such a nomination."
>
>I think what you meant to say was something like "Bernd is by all measures
>the best candidate deserving such a nomination." The way you've worded
>it, you're suggesting that Bernd isn't even close to being the best choice
>(implying that you can think of many others more deserving). ;-)
>
>I'm pretty sure it's just a translation oddity from French to English, as
>you use the "by no means" phrase (again, with humorous result) at the end
>of your post: "...on behalf of many silent listees from my area who ...
>are by no means honored to have him as friend." I'm sure your intent was,
>of course, "very honored". ;-)
>
>I certainly agree that Bernd is an excellent choice assuming public
>nomination for a Harvey Prize is acceptable protocol.
>
>Best wishes and Joyeux No?l from across the Pond,
>
>Rob
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>Gabelica
>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:29 AM
>To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2007 Peoples Choice Harvey Award Nominee
>
>Mark, List
>
>Bernd is by no means the best candidate deserving such a nomination.
>I hope that even though I can't attend Tucson, I can feel free to second
>the proposal, personally but also on behalf of many silent listees from my
>area who are enjoying Bernd's scientific (and personal) contributions
>related to meteorites "and alike" on the list and who are by no means
>honored to have him as friend.
>
>Excellent idea Mark!
>
>Best wishes for 2007 to all,
>
>Zelimir
>
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Prof. Zelimir Gabelica
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Received on Fri 22 Dec 2006 04:04:50 AM PST