Date Digest Days BEFORE 5000
8/25T 4980 20
8/26F 4981 19
8/27S 4982 18
8/28S 4983 17
8/29M 4984 16
8/30T 4985 15
8/31W 4986 14
9/1T 4987 13
9/2F 4988 12
9/3S 4989 11
9/4S 4990 10
9/5M 4991 9
9/6 T 4992 8
9/7W 4993 7
9/8T 4994 6
9/9F 4995 5
9/10S 4996 4
9/11S 4997 3
9/12M 4998 2
9/13T 4999 1
9/14W 5000 THE BIG DAY ITSELF!
"Who is Bill Gruber?" some of you ask. Bill is BIG, the man who brings
you your FML everyday. He has done so when he has been ill. He has done
so when he has been overloaded with work and barely sleeping. He has
done so remotely when he has been away enjoying conferences, symposia,
the FML 10th year reunion, vacations, holidays, celebrations, and more.
Why does Bill give you this astounding gift of his time every day? It
certainly is not as if he didn't have other options. He's got his own
life: his loved ones, his recreation, his friends, his work, his other
interests. He does it because he is wonderful person and because you
might need something in any given day's FML.
The FML has been around since Chris Lewis, the founder, mailed out the
first FML on Dec 21, 1987 at 19:14 (7: 14 p.m.) but at first the FML
remained a small list, arriving only sporadically. Even during its early
years Bill Gruber performed a very important function. Back then a LOT
of cities or states outlawed ferrets. Bill provided a way for those
people to hide their addresses. When Chris decided that he could no
longer moderate Bill became the FMLs second moderator of only 2
moderators during its life, and he has been here doing all of this work
for us all ever since. His steady hand, logical mind, and kind heart
grew the list from dozens of members to thousands.
Bill has chosen 2 established, U.S. tax deductible charities which help
ferret shelters to benefit from his accomplishments, and so far those of
you who have such kind hearts have given $3,092 of the GOAL of $5,000
collected in the first 30 days of this fund drive, and given by over a
hundred of our 2,500 members (and you can see who is so generous,
constructive, and kind on the website if you want!). Even a dollar or
three donated makes a real difference when it all is added up; all
donations are appreciated! Giving to help others as a celebration is
entirely in character for Bill Gruber!
Remember when your Mama, Daddy, Aunt, Uncle, or Grand taught you as a
child to always say thank you to those who helped you? :-) This is your
big chance to honor their wisdom, help shelters, have a deduction on your
U.S. taxes, and thank the man who helps you every day. It is so
incredibly cool when being gracious also saves ferret lives, isn't it?
We are in the COUNTDOWN, and we really can reach the goal! Be one of
the ones who gets us there!
http://www.geocities.com/imdella/fml5000.html
[Posted in FML issue 4981]
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