To those kind hearted & wonderful folks who sent cards, and gifties on Thanksgiving. THANK YOU. Unfortunately I spent Thanksgiving and several days following in bed- a tad under the weather... but I am rallying once again. This year has been a tumultuous one at Ferret Wise due to occurrences beyond anyone's control ( failing relatives, poor health, etc.) which has caused a major set back for the shelter budget with the lack of a fund raising event (Ferretstock) and a missed mailed appeal campaign this past season. We look forward to a brighter year in 2006, and hope that the community will find favor on our mission to educate. Sending wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season... Please check out our ebay offerings if you have little ones to shop for: [Bad url given in post; tried quick search for a good URL but I didn't come up with anything. BIG] and time is running out on the Ferret Wise Holiday Raffle--- Drawing date is Dec. 15th! Item #1 Tiffany crystal candlesticks- set of 2 donated by shelter friend Skyla Fay. Value exceeds $150.00 Item #2 Hand crafted crocheted afghan by director Brother Christian Williams. Wonderful afghan in shelter Moms favorite colors! Measures approx. 58 x 68 inches- great for the winter months! Value exceeds $75.00 Item#3 Unique DEW ferret pottery mug by artisan Robert Desbiens. Mug will hold approx. 10 oz of your favorite beverage. A real collectors piece. Value $50.00 Item #4 Ferret Tube and Stocking sleeper by Xtasy Etc., and 3 pottery Holiday ornaments created by Robert Desbiens Value exceeds 50.00 see photos at : http://www.usaexpress.net/~xtasyferrets/page39.html Tickets $3 each or 2 / $5.00 mail for Dec 12th arrival. Paypal www.paypal.com ID: [log in to unmask] WOnderful one of a kind prizes! Will ship for the Holidays! ALL PROCEEDS to benefit Ferret Wise programs. On behalf of the ferrets & folks at Ferret Wise... Season's Greetings! Alicia, a shelter Mom [Posted in FML issue 5080]