I am forwarding this for Rosemary as we can proably be of more help and
humor than any other group.  Thanks for helping her out as I am sure we can.
Pam Marcum

-----Original Message-----
From: Rosemary Walsh [mailto:rw9@psu.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:46 PM
To: Microscopy@sparc5.microscopy.com
Subject: a sample prep queri


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Dear Listers,
  	I am expecting the following samples for paraffin embedding sometime
soon -- "wolf ovaries have been preserved in tequila for the past 6 months
or so".   I first assumed that this was a joke but apparently they are
serious--this is a reproductive physiology project from an ecology
lab.  Any comments are welcome--levity included.  I can hear your laughter
already!   My questions:
  	--has anyone used tequila as a fixative?
	-- is the embedding worth pursuing?
Rosemary Walsh