Hello all I have been unable to send or receive mail for the last few weeks. The problem was just solved today. But because I had so many messages piled up there was a concern that when I started downloading them there would be a lock up creating another problem. So I had to delete almost everything, which meant the FML's that were there. Everyone that has lost babies within the last few weeks I am so very sorry for your losses. I try to send cards to everyone who does in an expression of sympathy, but have not been able to. And with having to delete the FML's I now can't as I don't know who you all are. So please accept my heartfelt sympathy from here. And for all of the sick fuzzies I pray for all of you, may they all get better fast. As for the "Hero" of the year, I think it is so very hard to say who it should be. You all are great folks. Each one is special in their own way. All of the vet docs on the list, the shelter moms & dads, the people that are so creative to write stories, poems etc like you do. The people we don't even really know about that send donations to those in need, those that send make & send hammocks & other supplies to shelters & others in need, those that always post with so much info to help those like me and so many more folks on this list. I think you all are great! To me you all are hero's every day of the year. And just in case I get busy & forget later on, I hope everyone has a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Lynn & the out of control gang....Rosie, Blossom, George, QT, Sadie, Cocoa, Caffie, Bart, Max, Sam, Sota, Polky, Hawk & Gator & oh yeah all the birds--Sammi, Wicki Woo, Chevy, B-Bop, Homer, Cricket, Moki, Little Bit, Bubba, T-Bird, & Cupcake. Last but not least my only in house dog, Pepsi. Oh what the heck & all the outside dogs, Tag, Ranger, Roja, Shadow, Major, & Sarge!! That's it--whew! Haven't named all the chickens & peafowl yet see how ya all lucked out! *g* [Posted in FML issue 2895]