Some of you have visited Richard's Xmas Tail page and wanted to party with him -- or was that your ferrets on the computer? Whatever, it's a bit late for that now. The little guy passed away under anesthetic while having a blood sample taken. Of all the DUMB ways to go! I'm am POSTIVE that he planned it! He was facing kidney problems, which I'm told is a nasty way to pass on, and probably had adrenal problems as well. Seeing a quick way out of this, and catching a glimpse of his old buds beckoning from the other side, the rest was a no brainer. He went over. Nothing else makes sense. This critter ALWAYS got his way. The other side of the rainbow bridge has become decidedly a bit more seedy I'm thinking. Well, we have a final photo essay of his antics. When I can pull myself together long enough to compose it, you'll be able to share the adventures of Pizza Rat. No, this is not some cute photo op I set up; this was the little jerk's latest obession that he developed over the past few weeks with no prodding from Mom and Dad. It involves Dooker Birds, and .... Well, THAT is a whole differerent story. Keep watching this space for the URL. Take care, TJ [Posted in FML issue 2950]