Post by huronna on Nov 7, 2008 10:51:46 GMT -5
by Lady Fuzz
It is said that every year on All Hallows Eve, strange things happen in Ferret Hollow. I, for one, never believed any of the unusual stories I had heard, but this year I took a dare to go there on Halloween. I wanted to see what the old timers called the ghost dance. Silly, I know, but it was a double fuzzy dare. I thought I'd be disproving all those silly myths about that place. Ten o'clock All Hallows Eve found me sitting in a tree, in the middle of Ferret Hollow. Hey, why take chances? I must admit that at first I was chuckling to myself, to be doing something so ridiculous, but soon began to see something strange with an almost mystical feel to it. I caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye of; a fleeting shadow. I passed it off as nerves and clouds passing over the moon. Then I could have sworn that I saw the shadows begin to sway hypnotically in the silver moonlight. I thought it must be my imagination getting the better of me. As I continued to stare unbelievingly, I became more and more convinced that something was moving down there. It looked like many long slinky shapes dancing and cavorting in the flickering shadows and the moaning wind. Things began to coalesce, and I could clearly see what everyone had been talking about for so long. There was nothing to be afraid of here. These were old and dear friends celebrating, as only they could, showing great dexterity and grace of movement.
There was Jasmine over there, twisting, as she jumped ever higher, and Lau Sue, just to the right ducking under Ziggy. Then Valentine and Taz Man come into view, doing a good impression of a pinball game. They were followed by Tazzy, Mr.Man and Thomas, dancing up a storm. In a shaft of opalescent moonlight, I could swear I saw Chelsea and Tasha dancing together very ladylike, and they were interrupted by a wildly bouncing Harley and Bandit. Along came a line of friends, moving to an unheard rhythm. There was Bear, White Russian, Rusti and Twinky, and wasn't that Snowball there too. Ping and Koral came running to join them, and crashed through the line. Well, that just started even more wild and crazy antics. There were so many. I just watched in amazement as they danced and twirled, like wind blown leaves, never colliding, unless there was a special gleam in the eye of one. It was a wondrous sight.
All to soon, I noticed there were fewer of them. They were leaving the hollow by ones and twos. As much as I willed them to stay, they must have needed to go. They all looked happy, although some seemed like they were missing something, and they peered around expectantly, and then shrugging, left too. Only one was left in the swirling mists of near dawn, and I could swear she looked up at me and smiled. As the first rays of golden morning sun reached Ferret Hollow, she too seemed to evaporate.
I'll never forget that magical night. I was allowed to view an event few humans ever see, and for that I am grateful. All the warm fuzzies I felt that night will be with me for a lifetime. What an enchanting experience to carry in my heart, and help me to remember I have my friends with me always. Watch the shadows in the pale moonlight on All Hallows Eve, and I know you too will see your friends dancing and gamboling, and being eternally fuzzy.
Lady Fuzz and the 'We're waiting to say hi.' Wonder Ferts
It is said that every year on All Hallows Eve, strange things happen in Ferret Hollow. I, for one, never believed any of the unusual stories I had heard, but this year I took a dare to go there on Halloween. I wanted to see what the old timers called the ghost dance. Silly, I know, but it was a double fuzzy dare. I thought I'd be disproving all those silly myths about that place. Ten o'clock All Hallows Eve found me sitting in a tree, in the middle of Ferret Hollow. Hey, why take chances? I must admit that at first I was chuckling to myself, to be doing something so ridiculous, but soon began to see something strange with an almost mystical feel to it. I caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye of; a fleeting shadow. I passed it off as nerves and clouds passing over the moon. Then I could have sworn that I saw the shadows begin to sway hypnotically in the silver moonlight. I thought it must be my imagination getting the better of me. As I continued to stare unbelievingly, I became more and more convinced that something was moving down there. It looked like many long slinky shapes dancing and cavorting in the flickering shadows and the moaning wind. Things began to coalesce, and I could clearly see what everyone had been talking about for so long. There was nothing to be afraid of here. These were old and dear friends celebrating, as only they could, showing great dexterity and grace of movement.
There was Jasmine over there, twisting, as she jumped ever higher, and Lau Sue, just to the right ducking under Ziggy. Then Valentine and Taz Man come into view, doing a good impression of a pinball game. They were followed by Tazzy, Mr.Man and Thomas, dancing up a storm. In a shaft of opalescent moonlight, I could swear I saw Chelsea and Tasha dancing together very ladylike, and they were interrupted by a wildly bouncing Harley and Bandit. Along came a line of friends, moving to an unheard rhythm. There was Bear, White Russian, Rusti and Twinky, and wasn't that Snowball there too. Ping and Koral came running to join them, and crashed through the line. Well, that just started even more wild and crazy antics. There were so many. I just watched in amazement as they danced and twirled, like wind blown leaves, never colliding, unless there was a special gleam in the eye of one. It was a wondrous sight.
All to soon, I noticed there were fewer of them. They were leaving the hollow by ones and twos. As much as I willed them to stay, they must have needed to go. They all looked happy, although some seemed like they were missing something, and they peered around expectantly, and then shrugging, left too. Only one was left in the swirling mists of near dawn, and I could swear she looked up at me and smiled. As the first rays of golden morning sun reached Ferret Hollow, she too seemed to evaporate.
I'll never forget that magical night. I was allowed to view an event few humans ever see, and for that I am grateful. All the warm fuzzies I felt that night will be with me for a lifetime. What an enchanting experience to carry in my heart, and help me to remember I have my friends with me always. Watch the shadows in the pale moonlight on All Hallows Eve, and I know you too will see your friends dancing and gamboling, and being eternally fuzzy.
Lady Fuzz and the 'We're waiting to say hi.' Wonder Ferts
