A few freinds and I were kicking around a notion to start a petition drive to have the prez to declare a "National Discover the Ferret Month" (or week or whatever we can get. We had originally thought it would be great if we could get October declared such (in conjunction with the Columbus Day thing) but heels dragged in light of Andrew's devastation and that seems like too close a target to aim for. Anyone else have vierws or ideas on this. Properly orchestrated, we could also have our "day in court" via national TV and shed some positive light on our furry pals. Jeraldo, Sally Jesse (whom I'm told has ferrets) Oprah... [Please get your editor to wrap lines properly.] ----------------------------------------------------- Roger D. McMillian Director, Greater Chicago Ferret Association Moderator, Ferret Forum Echomail Conference (Fidonet) Volunteer Adoptions Officer, GCFA Shelter Editor, "Off The Paw" - GCFA Newsletter Midwest Anchor: Ferret News Network U.S. Anchor: International Ferret News Service Addresses: Internet: [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] Fidonet: 1:115/622 1:115/738 ----------------------------------------------------- -- Roger Mcmillian, via the Great Lakes Internet <=> FidoNet Gateway Internet: [log in to unmask] UUCP: ...!umich!wsu-cs!royaljok!115!622!Roger.Mcmillian [Posted in FML issue 0300]