Dear Ferret Folks- This is the time of year when we on the FML have an opportunity to thank various shelters for the work that they do via the medium of a card exchange. Do I always get my cards out on time? Nooooooo! But I will get them out. Late. It's my nature. If I could have my own Olympic sport it would be "Endurance Procastination." I can't thank these folks enough for the work that they do. The commitment, the compassion expressed as action that they demonstrate each and every day. Lots of us talk the talk. They walk the walk, and it's often a stressful, lonely jorney. But the rewards? Priceless, as they will tell you. There are some other folks who labor quietly, behind the scenes to make the FML the quality experience that it is for so many of us. BIG, for example. He stays up late *every night* to make sure that you find that new FML in your inbox each day. He settles disputes, calms the waves, and tries to give us all a voice. It isn't always easy. He can't please everyone all of the time. And his contribution is one of those that seems almost invisible, in a way. When he does his job right everything flows along smoothly, seamlessly, and you may almost fail to notice his hand on the tiller. But we'd be sailing in circles without him. Thank you, Bill. Let us also please give thanks to the FML Greeters at the Rainbow Bridge who have worked for us in 2007- Saraferret, Soda Ferret, and the (now retired?) Muldoone. They also demonstrate a compassion that is expressed as action day, after day, after day. They comfort and they help people in pain begin to heal. Thank you, Greeters. Alexandra in MA [Posted in FML 5798]