Hi FMLers. I just recieved in the mail a copy of the 1996 Ferret Calendar from my friend and former pseudo-father-in-law (oh, don't ask) Quentin Kopp- a California State Senator (I-SF, district 9 if i recall correctly.) Anyway, number one, the calendar is exceptionally cute. Number two, when I called him to say thanks, i mentioned to his assistant that the MA bill had passed and that I hoped they were continuing their pro-ferret efforts (i used to be constantly lobbying quentin and his staff, but since i moved to pa i'm not as up on things out west). Anyway, my POINT is, that she told me "oh, we're committed to getting ferrets free and legal in California!" - and she also mentioned that CDFA "never stops" working on them...way to go, CDFA. Oh, and she also said "aren't they the cutest things!" So, I was happy to learn that efforts are continuing out there, because last time I talked to Quentin he mentioned to me he'd been getting some flak over "the ferret thing" and in fact tried to blame it all on me for ever "siccing the ferret people" on him (um, those quotes are based on a memory that is about 6 months old. please don't hold me to the exact wording.) So, i just thought I'd mention it. CA residents, keep on lobbying. And if there's anything I can do to help, I'd be happy to....(hey, CDFA...do you guys have a web page? do you want one? email me if you'd like me to help set one up, free of charge.) kisses to all fuzzies and i hope all snow-tunnelling fuzzies are keeping warm enough! Hillary [Posted in FML issue 1410]