I'm sure I will do nothing more here than make a lot of people upset, but
I want them to notice this.  I got this from the FML'S OWN ARCHIVES (and
today's FML):
 
 <<I've owned ferrets since the mid 1980s, more>>
 
> Date:    Tue, 17 Oct 1995 17:35:54 -0500
> From:    Bob Church <[log in to unmask]>
 
This is what Bob C. posted today.  HOWEVER...........in 1995 he posted:
 
>Date:    Tue, 17 Oct 1995 17:35:54 -0500
>From:    Bob Church <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Bathing
>
>I'm just a ferret newcomer, only having the honor of "owning" ferrets for
>the last two years (I am now "owned" by five tube-dogs).  I have been
>spurred to write over the bathing issue.
 
Now, that's the mid 1990's.  NOT the mid 1980's.  Almost a decade
difference.  But then, what's a decade or so, give or take a few years,
among friends?  THAT'S why people dare to question.  This just isn't
something you can change your opinion on.  You either did or you didn't.
It makes people wonder if you are really sure on other things.
 
The very sad thing about it, though, is that we genuinely like and respect
you for what you are.  It just isn't necessary to set yourself up to be
questioned.
 
Yes, I'm hiding in posting anonymously.  I don't want to get flash-fried
for posting something that can be taken as "blasting Bob C." I could
explain my actual reasons, but I doubt if they would be believed.  Just
take me at my word that I am not doing this to be a jerk.
 
Bob, remember what you posted previously so you don't cheapen the good you
have to order by making people doubt you.
 
[CA]
[Posted in FML issue 3050]