[Moderator's note: Sue is choosing to greet her Spikey in the style of Saraferret, Sodaferret and the many greeters preceeding them. Sue is not available for general greetings as far as I know -- she just greets her own from time to time. And condolances, Sue and Dave. BIG] Dweezil, the official leader of the Bridge WINCHESTER WEEZILS was fishing at their misting pool when he saw Dave and Sue once more in tears at losing one of their beloved ferrets. Yesterday, Spikey was helped to The Bridge. He was brought home several months ago from Lori Sie's. He had a rather large bellly, lymphoma, and was adrenal. loved attention and ferrettone and soft blankets. He had gotten to the point where he wasnt able to make it to the litterbox and only could paddle short distances because of the size and weight of his tummy. Dr. castle said he had a massive longitudinal growth the was so involved witht he internal organs that it couldnt be removed. His respiratory rate increased daily. Dr. Castle and Dave and Sue decided it was time for him to join the WINCHESTER WEEZILS at the Bridge. Dweezil called together all the furkids that were available at that time. Some had gone to visit other friends and werent due hiome for a few says. So. Angie, Buford, Angel, Cher, Sonny, and Spirit all solemly went to the gates of the Bridge. Moonbeam Molly was just making her approach with Spikey in the basket. Spikey wanted to ride longer, but Molly said she had more furkids to get and maybe he could go with her some other day. Dweezil met Spikey and introduced himself and the others as part of his family. He knew Spikey didnt know many of them, but he mad Spikey feel at home there. He told Spikey about the all the treeats and soft hammies and good food at the Bridge. He explained that the W.W. lived in their own camp but visited others all the time and had parties and get togethers all the time where they lived. As a matter of fact, they were working with all the residents of the Bridge on the Thanksgiving Day feast they were all going to have. And what a day that was going to be with all the animals at the Bridge getting together for a feast!!! Spikey then asked Dweezil where his wings were. SEems daddy Dave had told him about having wings, but Spikey was wonderinf if his huge tummy would prohibit him from flying. Dweezil said--"what tummy??" and giggled. Spikey was now trimmer and very heatlhy. "What happened??" "We are all healthy here", said Dweezil. "Oh, I now remember Daddy DAve telling me that would happen", They all did a war dance to celebrate. Soon they went to the house where the wings were. Spikey asked for a set of purple and gold ones. Wow--arent those flashy!!. Then, off they went-back to the W.W. camp to party and frolic. Dweezil took Spikey off alone and showed him their brach of the Misting Pool, and told him he could see mom and dad anytime he wanted and send them kisses--which he immediately did. Note---we will miss you and your courage--Spikey!! We love you!! Sue, Dave, and the earthly WINCHESTER WEEZILS [Posted in FML 5788]