We subscribe to a brilliant magazine, 'What Doctors Don't Tell You'. In July there was a letter from someone who was concerned about their rescue cat who, they had just found out, was FIV+.
I sent a reply, telling Bob's story and trying to put their mind at ease. I didn't hold out much hope, but was really surprised and delighted to find out they have printed the letter!
Not only am I finally in print ( ) but Bob and I might actually be able to help other FIV+ kitties and their owners and let them know it is not a death sentence. I am tickled pink.
Hi Fabulous news. FYI Little Paws book project is progressing albeit slowly. Last week Deb & I sat down & did Trinity's & Ginge's stories. The book's title "Trinity's Ladder" as she was the catalyst. Ginge was her husband. We also met with a publishing house & they've sent info. Need to get the proposal done words/pics et all to get quote. The account mgr we met has a love of the Oxford comma - love it! Maybe your news Sue is a good luck omen. Vivian
Being in print is good, but if it saves even one cat from being pts as it is FIV+ then that is the wonderful part.
Yes, I was only messing about the fame (though it was nice to see it). I feel I made a good case for our FIV+ babies and believe the magazine is published in the US too.
BTW Bob is taking fame in his stride. As usual, nothing fazes my little fella.
Hey congrats! Glad you're able to spread the word too
And the next step - BOB - The Movie. The Day of the Tripod, or, the Mighty Paw ...
Congrats too Mayday - hey I'd never heard of the Oxford comma, but having googled it, I realise I use it too ... don't know whether this is good or bad lol
I'm a firm believer in the Oxford comma, and tend to use it whether it is actually needed or not. To mis-phrase the standard example of why it is needed:
They invited strippers, Jeremy Corbyn, and Theresa May, is a bad enough image,
but
They invited strippers, Jeremy Corbyn and Teresa May,
brings an image you don't even want to think about.
Sorry Bobbys girl for hijacking your thread, but I found a perfect example of the need for the Oxford comma this morning. It was in an old novel and described a Yorkshire high tea:
'Jam, two kinds of cake. a glass bowl filled with tinned apricots and a jug of cream.'
Eeh, happen that'd make a reet mess all ovver t'best tablecloth!
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As they say around here, work away! I need a laugh right now - picked up a rotten head cold from a visit to a friend's house (second time that's happened )
) but Bob and I might actually be able to help other FIV+ kitties and their owners and let them know it is not a death sentence. I am tickled pink. 
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