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Gran Canaria is a very sexy location but a bit pricey for some of us. To support Tom's proposal to hold the symposium at the University of Florida allow me to offer an additional inducement. Those of you from ultima Thule should know that Gainesville, or Hogtown as it is properly known, is entirely unlike the rest of Florida, which is a dreary flat expanse of expressways and commercialism. Instead, our small yet cosmopolitan southern town features rolling forested hills with lakes, streams, and beautiful nearby springs. The city is so deeply green that it is nearly invisible from the air. Nearby Paynes prairie was once the snakeyest known place on earth; though sadly those days have passed, primarily in my opinion due to Ranavirus. We are justly famed for our alligators, many large examples of which live within the city limits. It is arguable that we have the greatest per capita concentration of herpetologists on the planet, the woods are full of them. The downtown nightlife is not for the weak of heart, this is after all a college town. Just south of town is a mythical place known as Wacahoota. There I am privileged to own 22 acres of magnificent old growth forest. Many of my ancient oaks have trunks exceeding twenty feet in circumference, and are hung with moss and other epiphytes. I have carefully restored the forest such that there are numerous trails and beautiful glens perfect for camping. Symposium participants are free to do so for as long as they wish, and to use the facilities of my rustic cabin as need be. The backyard features a large party area which has often hosted gatherings of naturalists from around the world. Should this come to pass there will be a big bonfire and I will prepare a fine repast of roasted armadillo. You will have to bring your own beer. So there you have it, a free place to camp and party in paradise! Bruce J. Morgan Environmental Designs POB 1519 Archer, FL 32618 USA 352 495 9748 _www.environmentaldesigns.org_ (http://www.environmentaldesigns.org) In a message dated 11/13/2013 9:48:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: I’ll withhold my South Dakota proposal because I don’t want to ruin Rachel's and Tom’s hopes. I mean who wouldn’t pick South Dakota over these? Jake Kerby, Ph.D. Director of Research, Missouri River Institute University of South Dakota Biology Department 414 E. Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 Office: (605) 677-6170 http://www.usd.edu/~Jacob.Kerby From: Trent Garner <[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) > Reply-To: "[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) " <[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) > Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 7:05 AM To: "[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) " <[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) > Subject: Re: 2015 Symposium Proposals Sought Gran Canaria v Florida. Tough call From: Global Ranavirus Consortium [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thomas Waltzek Sent: 12 November 2013 21:57 To: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) Subject: Re: 2015 Symposium Proposals Sought Hi Amanda, Jim and I are putting together a UF initiative together with our wildlife disease group here. Love Rachel's thought also! Cheers - T On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Rachel Marschang <[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) > wrote: Hi Amanda, I am working on putting together a proposal for Gran Canaria together with the EAFP. I will do my best to be on time. It took me a while to get started, what with the new job. cheers, Rachel 2013/11/12 Amanda Duffus <[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) > Dear GRC, This is just a reminder that proposals for the 2015 International Symposium on Ranaviruses are sought. Instructions on how to prepare the proposal can be found by following the link below. _http://fwf.ag.utk.edu/mgray/ranavirus/2015SymposiumRFP.pdf_ (https://pegasus.gordonstate.edu/OWA/redir.as px?C=44fa75e55a4e4b47bf50c9f9fa098f6f&URL=http://fwf.ag.utk.edu/mgray/ranavirus/2015SymposiumRFP.pdf) Proposals are due by November 22nd, 2013. Please feel free to email me at this address of Dr. Gray ([log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) ) if you have any questions. All the Best, Amanda Amanda Duffus Ph.D. Secretary/Treasurer Global Ranavirus Consortium -- PD Dr.med.vet. Rachel E. Marschang, Dip ECZM (herpetology), FTÄ Mikrobiologie, ZB Reptilien Laboklin GmbH & Co. KG Steubenstr. 4 97688 Bad Kissingen Germany Tel: 0711-1205740 E-mail: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) -- Thomas B. 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