Just had to reply to these! ;)
 
>From:    "Aileen N." <[log in to unmask]>
>If ferrets are so smart, then why does...
 
>1) Sandy drink from her water bottle THROUGH A SWEATSHIRT?! ...
 
***I think it's because they don't like licking the metal ball, or maybe
the 'ridge' that holds the ball in catches on her tongue?  I've caught mine
doing that, too.
 
>2) the whole group insist on sitting right next to a closed door the whole
>time they have "ferret freedom" instead of running around ...
 
***Because they've *seen* everything in the open room!  'Been there, done
that!'
 
>3) Slinky constantly climb up the kitchen shelves and fall into the
>kitchen trashcan (which is so tall he can't climb out)?
 
***Because then you'll need to rescue him, and he'll get extra love and
treats!
 
>4) Kyle eat GRAPEFRUIT, parmesan-peppercorn salad dressing, and jalapeno
>cheese dip?!
 
*****Pregnant?  New 'Ferret Fitness' fad diet?  Or so you'll know whose
poopies are whose?
 
>5) Gizmo constantly stand right under my feet, no matter how many times
>I've stepped on him or kicked him (accidentally, of course)?
 
***see #3
 
>6) Noel climb to the top of the kitchen shelves, where she can't get down
>and I have to rescue her?
 
***see #3
 
>Sigh...I think they do it just to make my life difficult. ;-)  It's a
>ferret-conspiracy!
 
***nah, they do it 'cuz they *love* you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;)  ;)  ;)
 
I wouldn't have it any other way!
 
Sherrie,
Dweezil,
and Sylvi.
Natasha at the Bridge  01/02/99
[Posted in FML issue 2550]