Not a technically good picture, but her face was so funny, I had to post it:
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2509766950058511339ozLMGf
Mir-mir looking more normal (though her eyes are green in RL):
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2422552390058511339dThfIO

Christy just called me.  Not only does she have fribramtosis but she also
has hemochromatosis.  Her body can't absorb iron.  So her liver is failing.
All those years when her parents told her "eat your spinach" she ate it (and
loved it) she was essentially killing herself.  Finding ...

Mayhem: Sniff......sniff.....mmmm, what is that interesting odor?
Mischief: Sniff.....ooooooooooo!!!!! THAT is the odor of a delicious
dish called SALMON!!
Mayhem:  Salmon?

Baggy has just been for his annual TED visit, he's in perfect health but he
gets really upset when travelling. I hate hearing him meow so pitifully I'm
glad it's only once a year.

This story was in our local paper this weekend. The paper doesn't have it
online, but the organization scanned it and posted it up - it's not
entirely clear, but readable.
http://www.heavenlycreatures.ca/images/Mathew.jpg

Sam is continuing to recover nicely.  As several of you mentioned, he was
more subdued yesterday and today although he has moments of zoomies when
he'll play with a mousie or run through the house.  For the most part,
though he would rather sleep in a lap or on the electric ...

Sunday's "Cantharis" cartoon struck me as seriously funny:
<http://www.catharsiscomic.com/archive.php?strip=061021-212068.jpg>.
I'm not sure if this cat is the main one (Aya) or just J. Random Cat.

I'll be gone for a few days while I undergo further testing at the Mayo
Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.  Purrs on the way to anyone who needs them.  (My
Miss Pua is on my lap and wants everyone to know that she's here for you all
as well.  <g>)

My 94-year-old mother appears to be on the verge of crossing the Rainbow
Bridge.  I know she will be greeted by many dogs she has loved, as well as a
goat.  In the meantime, I'd like purrs for a painless, peaceful crossing.
Joy

I had to delete my bellsouth newsgroup account and set it back up.  Now I
can't find a.b.p.a. to add to my list of subscribed newsgroups because I
can't find the dang thing in the list!  What's the full name of it again?

Nationally Syndicated daytime talk show is looking for guests with
extreme phobias to come on our show so we can help you start the
process to healing.
Are you afraid of driving? Are you afraid of illness? of leaving your

An approximately 800 lb. manatee made its way over 700 miles up from the
Mississippi Gulf Coast earlier this week and was spotted by a couple of
fishermen.  Rescue attempts have been underway since Tuesday.  The resumed
attempts this morning were hampered by poor weather conditions. ...

Haven't heard from you in awhile, just wanted to check in with you. I know,
I should pick up the phone. Really wanted to ask you if you've ever eaten at
City Barbeque. Is it any good? Would you recommend it to a friend of mine
looking for a good place to eat with friends in ...

Hi all! I've been a lurker for a few months, so I might as well
introduce myself! I am owned and operated by two little furballs.
They're each a year and a half old and are littermates.  Elfie-Welfie
is a girly gray tabby and Panguitch is a manly orange tabby.