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8.0 (but Kelly has a better one)

Hmmm, now that is a challenge - I only have a handful of those. I know Kelly has some.

Well, to put that in perspective, it took me over 20 years to find this one - and only then because a good friend was willing to let it go.

Well, mine's still highest graded (of 19 copies, with one 8.0 and one 7.5), though I thought sure to have been exceeded by now. Maybe there is a raw Spokane copy lurking somewhere? Does anyone have any theories regarding it's relative scarcity in higher grade?

...... if I were to ever get an 8.0 of this in the mail, I'd probably have to call in sick to work...... that's how much I like this book..... GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) It's one of my favorites too. Wonderful composition and beautiful color palette. Hmmm - how long since we did a thread on the greatest FH cover? Planet #65 would certainly be a strong candidate!

Ironically, I tried to find that #23 so I could send you a link.

His name was Luke. He was the only son of one of our charity's vulnerable clients, and he was a light bringer. A few months ago, he moved to Berlin, where he set up a new business with some friends. The future seemed very bright, so to celebrate, he and his friends went to a nearby club. They stayed until the early hours. When they got up to leave, Luke was the first of the group through the door. As he stepped out, he was confronted by a stranger wielding a gun. The stranger shot him in the stomach at point blank range. Luke died there on the street in the arms of his friends. Luke had helped and inspired people all over the world - mourners came from as far afield as Japan and Mauritius.They stood shoulder to shoulder in the aisles. More people stood outside than could fit within. I have never seen a church so crowded. His parents are a retired couple. He was their only son. His friends started a fundraiser, 'Justice for Luke', to help his parents travel back and forth to Berlin for the trial, which is at last nearing its end. This they hope will give them closure. But after the trial, what purpose then? I have feared for them. Two weeks ago, I told them about Roshni, Luke's mother sat silently through my slideshow, watching it three times. Of Roshni, his mother said, 'that's the sort of thing Luke would have done'. Now his parents want to donate the remaining funds from 'Justice for Luke' to help Roshni. 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.' [John 1:5]

Not for much longer! Back to the stone age. Possibly a step up? The darkness drops again; but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born? a military man in 'the stand' quotes that when the virus gets out; gave me the creeps then, and since has never failed to. Yes, it seems to fit the times...

We never learn, it seems. Many people here are very depressed - some in tears.The most telling statistic I came across is that the vast majority of younger people wanted to remain. Of course they will also bear the long term consequences of this tight little island viewpoint.

Most of Ireland's trade is through the UK. They will bear the brunt of our stupidity.

Not for much longer! Back to the stone age. Possibly a step up? The darkness drops again; but now I know That twenty centuries of stony sleep Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

Not for much longer! Dumber than 17,410,742 boxes of hammers.

which books? It wasn't me It was for a Planet #23 CGC 7.5 and Planet #24 CGC 5.5. I thought they went for a pretty high price on both counts. I think they went for $900 and $800 respectively. Warmest Regards, Jason Darn - I feel for you Jason.

We'll be sending additional resources to pay for an internet connection, and to establish a bank account. The internet connection will enable them to connect with a wider world for the first time; while the bank account will give Roshni genuine independence, which has now become a critical step. I do find it ironic that both the banks and the Indian Government demand exorbitant fees before granting official charitable status to such groups. By their standards these fees are astronomical, and it must prove to be a real barrier to progress. More news soon.

Roshni's web site is being built. The domain name suggested by Sahina is http://www.roshniumeedki.org/.com (roshniumeedki means "This organization is a ray of hope"). A logo has been designed.

So to celebrate it they sent the children out on a mission to identify environmental problems in the neighborhood. They didn't have to search very hard.

Did you know that it was World Environment Day on 5th June? Roshni did! http://www.wed2016.com/

Then Love conquers all...

Tension mounts...

With the new projector they are now showing movies to the kids.

An Asus laptop has been purchased, and Purnabha found a google app, 'Learn English' to help them improve their spoken and written English. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravolang.english&hl=en

The new room is at last redecorated and in use.