This was a sad day for me to read that Dr. Williams has left this list. I knew it was a matter of time, I just joined the list last year and could tell that he was more than annoyed by all the bickering. To Dr. Williams, Thank you so much for the dedication to your job, you have always gone out of your way to post here, to answer so many questions posted by worried and concerned ferret owners. Many times you worded the posts just the right way to lay ease the feeling of guilt and helplessness many owners of a sick ferret have. You were always gracious and caring, never said anything hateful. We could have all learned from you. Instead the bickering continued. I truely believe you are a rarity, your devotion, love and dedication to vetinary medicine, pathology and to the ferrets. I am sorry you have left the FML. I myself am thinking of doing the same. I think it is a shame that there is so much hatred, fighting and intolerance on a list that is supposed to have one thing in common- the love for ferrets. Patty [Posted in FML issue 3332]