I guess I may need to make an apology to the list. If I have offended anyone, I do regret it. It was never my intention! I just got another e-mail from someone telling me that my stories of singing ferrets were stupid-(Tyson doing his Elvis impression and singing BackStreet Boys), that I was stupid for endangering the lifes of my ferrets by taking them to North Carolina, and how irresponsible I am for going off to Vegas-leaving my ferrets and gambling away precious money. I'd like to address each of those issues if it's okay! First, the singing ferret was my feeble attempt at humor! Sometimes this list gets so serious-I was just trying to lighten things up a little. (Where is limejello and the exlpoding chicken and dorcus-"dook, I fall off the couch"?) Second, my ferrets were never in any danger in NC! Yes, several-(actually many) times I came across high water-but it was standing-not rushing like it was going to sweep us away. They were never in any danger and I honestly felt they would be better off with me-especially since I had to leave again so soon after that! And last-I am leaving my daughter in charge of the ferrets and I have every confidence that she will care for them as I would! She may be the daughter of someone who is "filth" and "an evil witch", but I trust her completley as I know she loves them, too! As for my gambling-that really is none of anyone's business! I have repeatedly donated to individuals and shelters on this list. I help where I can and when I can-but it is my money to do with as I see fit and if I want to gamble a little of it away-well-that is my business! As soon as I saw the name on the message, I knew I should have deleted it without reading it. But, I did read it and as I care not at all what this person thinks about me, I do care what some of you others think! Please, if I have offended anyone in anyway-it was not my intention! Perhaps now is a good time for me to take a little break from the list. I can debate and take heat-but these personal attacks are getting old. Della and the Tumbleweeds AIM <imjudella2> Judy Cooke ICQ #12094923 Tyson and Einstein "The world is made up for the most part of morons and natural tyrants, sure of themselves, strong in their own opinions, never doubting anything." Clarence Darrow [Posted in FML issue 2816]