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      Adam Fletcher on August 19, 2010

      Glad we made - now when do I get to learn how to hack up meat? :)

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      Finch Linden on August 19, 2010

      I don't believe I ever received my contribution tier reward... hopefully someone will see this, I'm not sure how else to get in contact.

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      Sam Korsmoe on June 15, 2010

      Hi Vadim,

      Congratulations on reaching your goal. I can't remember what my "reward" is, but my mailing address is
      Sam Korsmoe
      PO Box 40
      Ennis, MT 59729

      I appreciate any kind of local food movement. I've been developing a natural beef program in Southwest Montana for the past couple of years. It's the future of the cattle industry.

      Good luck with your shop.

      Regards,

      Sam Korsmoe
      Executive Director
      Madison County Economic Development Council Inc.
      PO Box 365
      Virginia City, MT 59755
      Tel: 406-682-5923
      Fax: 406-682-4564
      Cell: 406-570-4531
      Email: info@madcoedc.org
      Website: www.madcoedc.org

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      R. Abdulhadi on June 15, 2010

      Congratulations, Vadim! And thank you again for being such an ally in taking care of Koda. You are a prince among men. Even though I'm not in Boston, please keep me on your mailing list. I'll either come or send people.

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      Holly Figueroa O'Reilly on June 10, 2010

      What an amazing video. You are truly an artist. Thank you.

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      JC Akimenko on May 21, 2010

      Closer to you goal by the moment. We are so excited that you are well on your way. Keep this going. Love Mom an Dad

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      Christopher Dombeck on May 20, 2010

      Yeah! I want lamb... now.

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      Malik Lewis on May 20, 2010

      Dude: I can't believe you didn't tell me about this and I had to hear about it through the Globe>Somerville the day after you kickstarter party!!

      Best of luck with this, you fully have my support. Will be donating as soon as I get home from work.

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      Travis Robertson on April 26, 2010

      Good luck to you Vadim. Nose to Tail cooking should more of a priority and a butcher shop like yours would do the whole city good. - Travis & Quin

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      Bryan Maloney on April 24, 2010

      Great demo at the Bacon & Beer fest today. Look forward to some tasty cuts from your shop.

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      Keith Worthley on April 23, 2010

      Good luck. Very much looking forward to meeting you and patronizing your establishment.

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      Ryan Millavec on April 8, 2010

      Best of Luck Buddy.

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      Krista Daly on April 1, 2010

      Give me meat, Vadimka! MEEEAT!

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      Robert Ekendahl on March 31, 2010

      I hope you succeed in this. I've been looking for quality Pork (and Meat) in the Somerville area from locally raised, grass fed sources. Not easy to find!

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      d.morgan on March 29, 2010

      I contributed to this project because I truly believe in the idea. I wish you the best of luck.

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      JC Akimenko on March 25, 2010

      OK here is the thing---- You are so talented. We are so excited about your new venture. You can make a difference in the BUTCHING FOOD WORLD. We love you VADIM. XX Mom & Dad

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      Christina Linklater on March 25, 2010

      I really appreciated your attention to detail and excellent customer service when you were working at Savenor's, Vadim. My family and I are so excited to support you in this venture.

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      Patrick Singleton on March 25, 2010

      Thank you for helping to make meat a more responsible choice. My family is treating an autoimmune disorder with diet, and we find that meat is important in our nutrition and health. I hope to be a customer soon.

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      Coffee guy for Haiti on March 24, 2010

      Hi Vadim,

      I'm really excited to be a part of your project! I definitely agree that we should be getting our meat from local sources.

      Best of luck to you!

      -Addison
      Shoenhair Coffee Co.

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      greenologist on March 24, 2010

      Good luck, Vadim. You deserve this.

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      Sam Korsmoe on March 23, 2010

      Hi Vadim,

      Good luck with this project. I'm doing a similar project in Montana with beef. We need to get people closer to their food.

      Take care,

      Sam

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      Lisa Ponte Maloney on March 21, 2010

      Best of luck on this!

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      Sandy Amaro on March 20, 2010

      Good luck V-bop!

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      Adriene Worthington on March 20, 2010

      I think I speak for all meat fans in Inman when I say: Our tastebuds are a-twitter with the knowledge you will spring onto them. Good luck!

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      KACK on March 19, 2010

      Vadim, Wonderful project. Beautiful video. Wishing you much success!

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      Joe Corluka on March 19, 2010

      Great idea, great guy. Mary and I wish you the best of luck with this!

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      I-Ching Scott on March 19, 2010

      Congrats! Much success to you, Vadim.

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      Finn McSweeney on March 19, 2010

      This is an awesome, awesome idea. Boston is sorely lacking in this area -- I'll do whatever I can to see that it comes to fruition. I very much look forward to following this project.

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      Steve Schinnerer on March 18, 2010

      It's going to be so great to have a trusted, talented and devoted butcher in our city. Being committed to local/sustainable farmers is something that is incredibly important in buying meat and I am proud to help out and spread the word! Best of luck Vadim and to everyone helping him out on this venture!

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      JC Akimenko on March 18, 2010

      We know the quality of meat and other products will stand up to your standards
      Vadim. We know the sausage making will include our family recipe for basic - Ukranian Kolbasai -a family favorite. love ya Mom and Dad.

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