26
May 1986
Dear
Bill,
I
am sorry to hear you have not had the best of a year, but feel confident that
you will soon be back to your old self again. It’s certainly true what you
say, that there are always people who are worse off than you. You have to look
forward. I am sure that why many poultry breeders live to a ripe old age they
want to see next year chickens.
I
would like a copy of your paper in the Hawaiian publication. The funny thing
is that once it is in print it is official. Before that it is just a theory. I
had trouble working it in the form the scientific journals wanted, but
fortunately the assistant editor of British
Poultry Science was most helpful (even through some times he was cruel to
be kind). Consequently I am very pleased with the finished article, especially
the paper I have enclosed. The style needed for scientific journals is very
short, sharp and to the point. Unfortunately one wouldn’t have many friends
if one either talked a wrote like that.
Your
local geneticist did not contact me - mind you my knowledge is really confined
to plumage colours.
On
reading your letter or rather the reunion with your army pals I can now
picture you in A town like Alice. I thought that was a very good book and film.
Perhaps
we should send you some of our water: we have had virtually no spring, it’s
rained nearly every day. The ground is saturated and the trees etc are very
late this year. However perhaps it’s better than being roasted.
Hope
things continue to improving.
All
the best,