We were first online with Compuserve in 1991. We were on the ferret mailing list at that time as an individual user "Chere MCoy" and began receiving the FML. In August of 1992 all "hell broke loose" when Hurricane Andrew struck Cutler Ridge, FL where the Miami Ferret Shelter was located - it was totally destroyed by Hurricane Andrew. The Ferret Mailing List sent out numerous message not only on the Ferret Mailing List but also to animal lovers everywhere. The messages sent out by the creators of the FML brought hundreds of people togather to assisted the animals by that disaster. Since August of 1992 we have used the FML to: - Alert others of potential disaster's - communicate with one another about what others are doing regarding disaster preparation - and give other warnings ( Hurricane, Tornado, Gas Leaks, Fires, Floods, Earthquakes). Since April of 1993 the editors of the FML have assisted both Ferret Friends of Indian River County International and Ferret Friends Disaster Response International HSUS EXPO's - by insuring we had FML's to hand out at the EXPO's so that people who attended the EXPO's would know where they could get assistance with ferret questions. Finally - those that read the FML - I know that none of you are aware of just how much Bill Gruber has done to promote our Ferrets but he has done more than you or I or any other - so for this Thanksgiving: I thank the universe that there is a Bill Gruber running something known as the "Ferret Mailing List" WE LOVE YOU BIG Chere McCoy Ferret Friends of Indian River County International Ferret Friends of Indain River County Shelter Ferret Friends Disaster Response International [Posted in FML issue 1383]