Originally I was going to write about everthing that has happened here at the shelter and to me since May 19th 1996. After thinking about it I decided if I told you about it - what good would it do but to make everyone almost as miserable and emotionally upset as I and the ferrets have been. so I decided I just won't do that - better to tell you about my new job which all the FERRETS ENVY!! When a ferret friend heard I lost my job - well she talked to her boss and convienced him I would be great working for him. Surprise - I didn't even have to have an interview I went to work immediately simply on the word of a ferret friend (because she is excellent at any job and exemplary at her current job). On my first day I met 1 snake, several types of ants, and two bees. So you are all asking yourselves - What is Chere doing? Chere is a Water Meter Reader!! All the Shelter ferrets are jealous - I come home each day and tell them of my digging in the dirt! Other stories include how shelter mommy got stung by the nasty wasp hidding in the water meters, excessive balling of water out of the meters because of the current rain, and of course their very favorite - water meters covered in dirt and sand (lots of digging required). Hopefully none of you will find this posting to stupid - just thought I would try to add something positive. Love from Chere and the Shelter Kids Chere McCoy Ferret Friends of Indian River County Ferret Friends Disaster Response International P.S. We are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Bertha, Arizona Fires, and the California Fires [Posted in FML issue 1626]