I know some people are getting tired of the Marshall Farms discussion and soon it will be time to wind it down. I'm really pretty pleased with how it went this time though: I think the discussions were quite productive and LOTS of good suggestions and information (such as getting documents under the Freedom of Information Act) has been presented with relatively little flaming. Plus I don't feel at all that the discussion has been one-sided -- there is information both for and against Marshall Farms. Maybe nothing will be decided overall as a group, but I think many people have a lot more information now so they can form their own opinions. And more and more I feel people understanding the issues better. Education is the key to understanding. (Why else do you think I do this every day!?!?) *** Ferrets 2000: What can I say? It was awesome. Extremely well done! Randy and Paige and Amy and... the work behind the scenes is obvious. It was one of the best organized events I've attended -- and I've attended quite a few. The Novotel also proved to be an excellent choice for the hotel: good service, good food and animal-friendly too! Troy Lynn: You're just as magical in person as on the 'net. Truely one of my heros... But just about everyone there is one of my heros. A nicer bunch of people would be hard to find. (Well, except for the FML 10th Anniversary party a couple of years ago ;-)) *** The FML is quite busy lately, I suppose because of the Marshall Farms debate and the Ferrets 2000 followup. And beats me why Dr. Williams decided to post lately, but that's fine with me :-) I guess he realized what a great bunch of people we are! ;-) Bill [Posted in FML issue 3181]