In a message dated 95-10-24 11:05:59 EDT, you write:

>Actually, Sam Moa is a member of a group of large extinct
>flightless ratite birds of family Dinorthithidae.  It is said
>that he served as the inspiration for "Cookie Monster."  Makes
>you want one moabite.

No No No. I distinctly remember my high school gym teacher having a
moaconstrictor named Sam. Sam used to have a b but it stung him so the gym
teacher got rid of him. Interestingly enough it often ate S'mores AND Girl
Scouts........

- Adrienne