Hi everyone, Well, I've finally found time to write. I was laid off three weeks ago but was picked up by Lockheed-Martin, the folks to whom I was subcontracted on my last job. I've been so busy that I've only had time to scan the FML. I went to the Georgia show last weekend and had a great time. I got to meet Jan Lovell after speaking to her several times about the show. (Hi, Jan! I promise to take you up on the dinner invitation next time!!) I bought several books, including Dr. Judith Bell's book and was amased how much Boomer looks like the fuzzy on the cover. I didn't enter (or even *take*) Snookie or Boomer in the show and Jan said that'd I'd regret it...well, she was right! There's always next year, though! Boomer evidentally has either an anal gland that wasn't completely removed or a stitch from the original surgery that hasn't dissolved because it gets inflamed and oozes from time to time. We've had him on an antibiotic (Cefadroxil(?)) twice in the last two months but the infection keeps coming back. I spoke with Dr. Williams (who, by the way, is extremely nice for those who have never spoken with him....I felt guilty calling him since I know he's so busy, but he took all the time needed to talk to me and tell me what to do. Thanks, Dr. Williams!!) and he told he that surgery is probably needed. I made an appointment for Monday morning. You know, it's interesting. When my Dad's German Shepherd needed to be spayed, I just thought "Ok, she needs to be spayed.", but with Boomer I all of a sudden feel like the nervous parent. I know this is minor surgery, but I'm nervous none the less. I hope *I* make it through the surgery!! :-) Well, that's it for now. Dooks to everyone! -Mark Zmyewski -Snookie -- "I *must* hide that paper towel roll! It's not that I *want* to, I *have* to. Now, give it to me!!" -Boomer -- RUN, RUN, RUN...PLAY, PLAY, PLAY!! "Oh yeah, my rump itches!" RUN, RUN, RUN...PLAY, PLAY, PLAY!! [Posted in FML issue 1352]