And it came to pass in those days, when Clinton was President of America,
that there went out a decree from the governors of CA and MA that all the
ferrets in the world should be taxed. And every ferret went unto his own
city, each unto his own. So it was that Tater also went up, out of the city
of Atlanta unto the city of Boston, for he was of the house and lineage of
Goober, to be taxed with Flower his espoused wife, being great with child.
 
And it came to pass that, while they were there, the days were accomplished
that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first born kit and
wrapped him in an old pair of socks and laid him in a hammock, for there was
no shelter.
 
And there were in the same country, legislators abiding their constituents
by night.  Suddenly, the Angel of the Lord appeared unto them and they were
sore afraid.  But the angel said, "Fear not, for I bring you gald tidings of
great joy which shall be unto you and to all people - for unto you is born
this day, in the city of Boston, is a frerret who means you no harm.  Go now
and you will find him wrapped in socks and laying in a hammock."
 
And, suddenly, there was with the Angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host,
praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and on Earth, peace,
goodwill to ferrets and mankind."
 
Holiday wishes to all from,
 
Michael, Sandy, Tater, Flower (coming soon to a ferret home near us) and
nine ferretized cats.
 
Tater: "As soon a Paw Paw falls asleep, I'm going to snitch one of those
muscle relaxants. I'll just put a raisin in the bottle to replace it - he'll
never know the difference."
[Posted in FML issue 1396]