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AGM follow up!

Postby Sweet » Sat 25 Mar 2006 8:50 pm

Hehe have noticed that some are already back here posting since the meeting earlier! Have been to the pub so my excuse is a social event and need for alcohol! But thought i would say a little something. :twisted: :P

AGM went ok, nice to see so many people there! My Tuft talked through a very good seminar on KC, moreso on infections and lenses than the study but it was all very interesting! I now understand the whole theory of crosslinking properly. :lol:

The genetic study hasn't finished yet, they had results from 169 people so it is not due to be published anytime soon. They had ten sets of twins ?identical, it took a little persuasion to find out, but the results are not represented as figures yet so it is very hard to work anything out. It looks like there IS a genetic link but it is far too early to tell, and the environmental issues are very important in how things develop.

I guess that we will just have to watch this space and see what happens!

On the subject of the committee and raising funds i think a car sticker with the KC logo and website addy on it would be a great idea! Even though i don't have a car right now i would gladly put one up in my window!! Just a little suggestion!

Take care and hope everyone had a great time today, Sweet X x X
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Postby GarethB » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:00 pm

What about a calander?

Nothing quite along the WI, but am open to pursuasion :D

Andrew has posted some very nice images of the Scotish scenery. Knight has done some amazing graphics of a kick ass KC babe!

Sure amongst the rest of us we can come up with some great pictures, perhaps not of eyes.

Sweet; are you still sober?

Did you find John OK?
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Postby Sweet » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:02 pm

Hehe yes i did! I was there putting money on my phone to call him and he walked straight past the shop! LOL! Hoping you got home ok, as i saw you posting i kinda guessed so!! Lovely to put faces to so many names here, will see you all again at the next meeting!! :lol:

A SOBER Sweet X x X (honest! :wink: )
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Postby Dipesh » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:09 pm

Hey Gareth,

You could put your Capri in, as you won numerous awards for it.

Although I think your right when you say there is enough talentent people to produce a calendar........

I am glad it went well, I only wish that I will be able to make the next one or or social meeting.
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Postby jayboi2005 » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:14 pm

I think a car sticker and a calendar is a great idea. Im dissapointed i missed todays AGM! But im sure i will hear all about it on here.

GarethB Capri ?
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Postby jayuk » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:21 pm

"Did you find John OK?"

Whats wrong with John?

Glad to hear it went well!.....When do they expect the study to have been finished and published? Is there any indicative information as to the results so far?

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Postby GarethB » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:21 pm

J-B

My Capri is quite rare, only 1 of 50 of its type in the world still running.

Posted pictures of it in thr Chit Chat

http://www.keratoconus-group.org.uk/for ... c&start=20

on page three, the car I sold to get the Capri is on page 4 of the postings.

Was racing the Capri in Germany a few weeks before I was told KC had ciome back and I should not be driving!!!

Drove the car the 300 miles to the Nurburgring to race, did a 100 mile endurance race and drove it all the way home again.
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Postby Sweet » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:25 pm

Jay, there is nothing wrong with John, i just needed to meet up with him after the committee meeting finished!

I thought you were going today? Sorry you missed it, Sweet X x X
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Postby jayuk » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:28 pm

Jay, there is nothing wrong with John, i just needed to meet up with him after the committee meeting finished!


I bet you did Claire!!! LOL...I bet you did! But please keep that quiet! :-P

I couldnt make it yet again; due to a house move im going through and currently only have weekends to actually get anything done! I hate moving!!!

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Postby Sweet » Sat 25 Mar 2006 9:31 pm

Hhmm ok, you've completely lost me now, he was coming to the pub! Your mind has got lost i think ...
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