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Well, folks  ... apologies for current silence ... I have been in hospital for the best part of the week with an injury to my right hand.  I am expecting it will be roughly another ten days before I'm fully operational again and able to post properly :-(

Have seen the interesting news about Russian Juniors on Facebook and promise to do some real analysis when I'm back properly.  Oh and there are the Europeans - well I've had to cancel my trip there sadly but then notice there's a chance worlds may move to Moscow - a dream of mine to travel there though I do wish Japan all the love in the world.

Back soon, dreaming every night of the beautiful Russians and hoping for great successes for them in coming days.

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  1. Full Twist4 April 2011 at 09:48

    Hope you feel better soon! :)

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  2. Lyudmilla Shanzhen4 April 2011 at 14:41

    Get better soon!
    You are in very good company choosing convalescence over Euros. ;)

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  3. John5 April 2011 at 05:07

    Get better soon~

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  4. rhinoplasty14 April 2011 at 11:11

    Definitely you not feeling well. But I wished my best to you. My support is always with you.

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  5. varicose veins9 July 2011 at 19:36

    Yes.. My best wishes for you. you get better soon. Thanks for the sharing.

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