Zdratsvyutye -- simpatichnia y krasevia dyvuska y durk!

(Greetings - 'special and beautiful woman and friend')

Rachel --

  I read the log entry that this message is attached to and, as a 'teacher' -- I must truthfully compliment you on it... I am impressed with your understanding and ability to express your thoughts. In 5 months, you have the 'rieht' idea of systema...and tis an understanding that sometimes eludes students that far exceed your time in 'doing the work'.

  I have a request -- and you will please not permit your humility to be preventing you from seriously considering it.

  Would you do the newbies a favor -- and consider my request to add a link to your journals on the SYSTEMA/New York site. I really belive that you are begining to find your own unique 'presence' in Sytema in the NYC family and the overall family as well. I feel that newies will find much there to learn from. I am rather proud to know you and to help guide, in a small way; your growth in the art that has become my lifeway.

   Please, consider my request - and if you will agree -- I will personally write an 'introduction' to the link.

   I laso beg your forgiveness that I have yet to find the time (damn job) to respond to your last e-mail. I read everything you send to me as soon as I receive it...but respect your efforts on my groups behalf enough not to just reply off the top of my head.

   The site received the best 'site response totals' from the host provider since last August...and this is thanks to your kindness in helping me.

   I want to give you a 'heads up' that I will return to FightHouse, probably this Wednesday; to work with you, (hopefully your Mom) and your classmates. If I am unable to do so this week --then I assure you I will be there the next. This Wed. is right now...looking to be the day.

   Hope to see you and Mom then.

Ya horosho druk (My fine friend)

Rob Green