Hi, there. I'm not leaving for The Gambia until December 11, arriving there
on December 12. I have a Yahoo email address that you can use to
communicate with me there. It's [log in to unmask] I already have a place
to stay, will be in The Gambia for three weeks. I have to be back here in
time for spring semester, and I want to allow plenty of time to get back
just in case I'm delayed because of y2K.
Anyway, I'm about to go take a final in psychomegrics, so I'll email
more later!
Thanks for writing.
P.S. Yes, we could meet some time, but not sure where... I can try to call
you when I get in. Or, you could call me here in the US before I leave, and
I could call you back, if you don't have the money to talk long.
The number is 931-221-5770.
I attend Austin Peay State University and plan to graduate in May with a
degree in psychology and a minor in history.
Ginny and Leader Dog Abby
Visit me on the web at: http://www.public.usit.net/gmquick
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomson, Steven <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Ginny Quick ' <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: Thanks everyone...
> Dear Ginny,
>
> I don't know if you'll still get this or not, since your departure to The
> Gambia sounded emminent. But I thought I would offer my word of
> encouragement -- it sounds like you've got a very interesting and
> challenging job in The Gambia.
>
> I am actually writing from Serekunda. I'm a graduate student in
> Anthropology from Boston University, just starting my doctoral research
> here. Most of the time I'll be working in Kartong, a costal town near
> Casamance, but from time to time I'll be back in Greater Serekunda.
>
> If you would like to meet, or if there is anything I can do as you settle
in
> here, please contact me at 396 522 (ask for "the toubab in Mathew's
room").
> I've recently had to work out housing in Serekunda, so I may have some
leads
> if you don't yet have a permanent place to stay. I've also had to figure
> out other basic logistical stuff.
>
> Anyway, just thought I would drop you a line.
>
> Take care,
>
> Steven Thomson aka Omar Sanyang
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ginny Quick
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: 12/1/99 9:29 PM
> Subject: Thanks everyone...
>
> Thanks everyone for your email messages of support and encouragement.
> I've
> had a long day and don't have much to say (although that could change in
> the
> next few keystrokes!) I'm making the last-minute preparations for my
> trip
> to The Gambia. I'm going to get my prescription filled for Lariam (like
> anyone really wanted to know that) tomorrow. I'm taking my guide dog
> Abby
> to the vet to get her paper work done on Friday, or Monday, depending on
> when my brother can take me.
> Obviously, I do not have a car, although sometimes I tease people
> about
> teaching Abby to drive. Abby went with me this summer to The Gambia,
> and
> although many people were afraid of her, many were fascinated by her.
> She
> is a four-year old Labrador Retriever and I've had her for three years.
> I
> got her from Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan, which is
> near
> Detroit, Michigan.
> Abby had no problems over there, she seemed to like it, although
> she
> didn't like the beach very much. On really hot days, I just left her in
> my
> room with a bowl of water and her chewing bone. She seemed happiest
> there,
> especially during the middle of the day when it was hot.
> Anyway, getting my meds and getting Abby to the vet are the last
> two
> things I have to do, oh, yes, and reconfirming my flight! And of
> course,
> take my finals next week. I'm graduating in May (hopefully), with a
> degree
> in psychology and a minor in history! Not sure what I'm going to do
> with
> that, but I'll find something.
> OK, I started writing this to thank everyone for their positive
> messages, and it has turned into a book. I'm sorry. I tend to get
> carried
> away. Maybe I should write a book, a real one this time.
> Anyway, I'm off to work on my website
> (http://www.public.usit.net/gmquick), check the rest of my mail, and go
> to
> bed.
> Take care everyone, and have a good night.
> Talk to you later!
> Ginny
>
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