To the FML: I am afraid that none of my posts have gotten through over the last two days, but I'll try one more. I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holidays, and hope that the coming new year brings health and joy to all of my two- and four-legged friends on the FML. It has been a pleasure to talk with and meet so many of you over the last year, and, at this time of year, I am grateful for so many things. I am grateful for Governor Engler for giving such a wonderful Christmas present to the people of his state; I am grateful for C-pi and her victory against the odds, and for the other many ferrets out there who keep on going despite my best medical advice :). I am grateful for the cards, pictures, and letters that many of you have sent me this Christmas (and my ferrets thank you for the treats). I am grateful for the new presence of my good friend Charlie Weiss on the FML, and encourage any vets to sign on and let us all benefit from your experience. I am grateful for Chris and Bill, because the FML is both a tremendous effort, and above all, a tremendous success. I am grateful that in some small way, I have had the opportunity to help out some of you this year. I am grateful for your indulgence over the last few weeks as my presence on the FML has been scarce. My father yesterday had successful triple bypass surgery; we have been on pins and needles for the last ten days as he was in a holding pattern at the hospital. And for this, I am also grateful. May everyone on the FML be blessed with the peace and joy of this holiday season. Bruce Williams, DVM Department of Veterinary Pathology [log in to unmask] Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (202) 782-2600/2602 Washington, D.C. 20306-6000 [Posted in FML issue 1064]