Being affiliated w/ a university has its benefits. I'll be out of the office from late this afternoon until the Monday after New Year's. I'm looking forward to spending all that quality time with my dear threesome, but will miss all the wonderful people I've met through the FML. Still, I shudder to think of all those FMLs I'll have to read to catch up on everyone's little ones...especially those budding romances! For all those who are struggling w/ sick buddies or are grieving departures to the Rainbow Bridge I wish the peace, love, and miracles of the season. We all hope that you have a beautiful Christmas and New Year's and laugh w/ joy as the fuzzies tear into the wrapping paper w/ glee on Christmas morning. Best wishes from: Pat (lucky Mommy) Tess (I know I smell pigs' ears...give them to me...NOW!) Shiloh (why can't we have that bottle of ferretone now? I saw you wrapping it so it's not a SECRET!) Amadeus (cheweasels would be nice...but I'll settle for a nice piece of turkey) P.S. We left presents in the corner for you! [Posted in FML issue 2534]