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Now that you mention it, Augusto, in English an apiary is a place where bees are kept, an apiarist is someone who keeps bees, so why do we call them bees anyway? Well, whether or not there are any fishy critters on Mars, I'm pretty sure we'll find no api or bees. Best,
Mike

Indeed, Augusto. Obviously some form of flatfish, since the reservoir may be rather shallow - O "Sole" Mio!

Don't think I'll comment on that one, Augusto. Did you see what happened with Vincenzo Nibali at the Tour de France? That was tragic.
Mike

Good eye as always, Augusto! Guess I'd best fill the feeder.
Mike

One of my favorites, Augusto. A 'diabolical' likeness. Migliori saluti,
Mike

More analyses - well, that's good news! Thanks, Dan.

Yep, you've a really good eye, Augusto.

Exactly!

Oh! Now I see it plain as day. Thanks, Augusto. Obviously, your mind is quicker to pick out such images. That does look like a very precise and distinct engraving or stamp. Perhaps a message ... ? Best wishes,
Mike

Hmmm - my eyes are not what they used to be, Augusto. Not sure to what the "?" refers. Perhaps the vertical (12:00) streak that is unique from all the parallel 1:00 streaks in that view?
Mike

Yes, Puddock & Evelynn, Dr. Andrew Westphal & Dan Zevin have been hosting the Third Thursday telecons pretty regularly. The last one was January 18th, but it's not been posted as yet. You can find December's teleconference and earlier installments by clicking on "From the Desk of - &quo...

Welcome aboard, TitritEL. It's a good time for you to be getting familiar with the aerogel as we might be starting a new phase within a couple months according to Dr. Westphal. We can use fresh eyes. Mine are not as good as they used to be - had a hard time seeing that one when I looked just now. Go...

I plan to be "there," Dan. Mike

Evelyn, it's comforting to know you'll still be checking in on us. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers. Mike

Sound good, Evelyn. I'll try to join you as well. Mike