Message Number: FHL4058 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Sukie Crandall
Date: 2008-02-23 01:32:12 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Administrative Note: the FHL Anniversary
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

The FHL was 7 years old 4 days ago:

http://ferrethealth.org/archive/YG5

During its 7 year life so far the FHL has had three different
addresses. First we were on Yahoogroups with a different address than
now. (In fact, after we gave up that address and moved to Smartgroups
a different person took that same original address.) Later Wannadoo
which owned Smartgroups was purchased by Orange which shut down all of
Smartgroups. Then we wound up back at Yahoogroups since it was the
only remaining free service with all the functions we need to best
help ferrets.

Two moderators died during those years. Christopher Bennett knew that
he was terminally ill when I first introduced him to Dr. Bruce
Williams since both shared a dream of helping ferrets. Mike Janke was
rapidly added our core group. Mike passed away just last Spring after
a long battle with a malignancy. Both are still and always treasured
and we have many happy memories of them which bring smiles.

BTW, even before starting most of the FHL Rules (easily found in the
Files section of the website) existed before we even began and were
mostly vet-designed, and some of which reflect Christopher or Mike, or
both. A few had to be added over the years when some unexpected
problems arose.

Dr. Williams is still here though his work since the wars began has
restricted how much time he can provide. Pam Sessoms first was our
list librarian and then became a moderator and list owner. Pam and
her husband Eric also provide our incredibly inclusive and easily used
archives. Troy Lynn Eckart, Patty Zaczorowski, and Julie Fossa
joined Pam, Bruce, Christopher and Mike while they were still with us,
and me as moderators over the years and have helped so very many
people in their wonderfully gracious ways.

Normally, this is the kind of post I'd run past the other moderators
before posting, but there is nothing controversial in it and I think
I'd like them to have an unexpected smile tonight with memories and
thanks!

As a long-time person here I can say that my co-moderators and the FHL
members are TOPS! Just wanted you to know that you are appreciated.



Sukie (not a vet)

Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/
http://www.ferretcongress.org/
http://www.trifl.org/index.shtml
http://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html




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