I just couldn't resist replying to/adding to this list:
 
>From:    Linda Gurule <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: You have ferrets in your house if:
 
>You Have Ferrets In Your House If:
>1.All wastepaper baskets are on their sides 90% of the time.
 
I learned the hard way to nail mine to the wall out of reach
 
>2.Bag of potting soil mysteriously found exploded/imploded under kitchen
>cabinet.
 
Well, we prefer under the table, but same principle.
 
>3.Insoles in husband's work boots disappear approx 30 seconds after he
>takes them off.
 
      . . . and laces.
 
>4.Out of the corner of your eye you see plastic bag of apples seemingly
>going down the hall by itself.
 
      . . . and potatoes, and bannas, and beans. . .
 
>5.answering machine on lamp table suddenly comes on and starts playing
>messages.
 
Most of which begin, "Dook-dook, dook dook dooook." -- translates "Is
anyone home?  I need a raisin."
 
>6.the following are found in unused drawer: 2 pens, 3 plastic lids, a
>purple feather, 3 fossilized raisins, old tube of mascara, empty sunflower
>seed bag, 2 nail files, 1 empty scotch tape dispenser, and 8 boot insoles!!
 
You're really lucky -- except for the insoles looks like your brats take
already used items.
 
>7.the feeling that cold moist little noses are touching your ankles at
>intervals throughout the day.
 
And you don't hesitate to bring that cold little nose right up level w/
yours, do you?
 
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8. Leaving the house includes pushing the short stackables to the center
of the room, away from the tall climbables.
 
9.You buy fountain drinks, just so you can give them your straw.
 
10.Everyone who visits is cautioned to look out for suspicious lumps in
the laundry on the floor.
 
charlie
[Posted in FML issue 2981]