No, it is not a joke, it is a hoax. This is an absolute hoax. It or versions similar to it have been going around for months! Don't waste your time and don't forward stuff like this. It's an easy way to transmit a virus. Some e-mail spammers use this method to obtain e-mail addresses. (Attachment deleted!) > ---------- > From: Ruth M. Harvey[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 1:44 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN > Subject: [Fwd: FW: this is not a joke!!!] > > > >