Tonight as I was playing with the ferrets, I heard the water bottle in the bottom part of the cage, make what sounded like a drinking sound (no ferrets in the cage at this time - door was shut). Now I know that water bottles sometimes give off air bubbles, but this sounded like a ferret drinking. Of course I immediately thought of my Rasta, who passed on November 4th last year. So there I was, sitting there bawling my eyes out and Cleo climbed up on top of me and started hugging my neck, as if to say "it is ok mommy". I keep telling myself that Rasta is better off where he is, but it sure doesn't help much - I miss him terribly. I have tried to be strong for others and be supportive, but deep down inside I am hurting over his departure. I told myself that I would bury his ashes, but I cannot seem to do it. Sometimes I swear I can hear his little feet on the floor, but that is wishful thinking. To all of you who go through this on a regular basis, I am sorry. I know that Sonya has experienced tremendous pain over the loss of Renny, and I want you to know that I too, am having similar episodes. On to the following... Now the Killians are questioning if people are breeders? I was not aware that in order to agree with Lisette on certain things that it required anyone to be a breeder. I don't understand what that comment was about or why it was made. No need to explain, I don't spend much time on illogical comments. To others who have also experienced directives such as these, from any source, my condolences. It certainly amazes me to see certain people still being uncivil to those they don't agree with. Oh well, some people are simply unhappy in life or love or whatever the case may be. Try not to take it personally. Life goes on...hopefully in a POSITIVE light. Although I am not religous, I do feel that religion might do some people some good, particularly those who continuously try to demean and hurt others with their nastiness. My girlfriend calls it low self-esteem. I call it nastiness. Whatever your definition is, STOP! I am not "retaliating", I am not directing this at one or two people, it is for everyone who cannot disagree in a civil manner. Profanity, name-calling or straying from the topic at hand, are not necessary. This will be the last time I respond to such, and the last time I will post a "lecture" on this - LOL! I am very forgiving and sympathetic to those who are emotionally challenged and realize that for some, ignorance is bliss. Tomorrow, Cleo and Dopey are being descented. I am very freaked out about it, but I can also understand my husband's point of view. Cleo poofs in all of his stuff and it is the worst smell. I have been around tons of ferrets who still have their glands intact, and I can vouch that hers is the worst I have smelled! I cannot remember who it was that posted that they had their three-year-old ferret descented successfully, but thank you for helping put my mind at a bit more ease. I am glad that everything went well. Please say a prayer that both my babies will be fine. I am glad it is happening on a Friday, because that is the least busy day for me at work and I know my mind wont be on work. Thank you for letting me speak my mind. I really like the way that BIG is moderating the FML lately. He certainly put up with lots of complaints from me in the past, and deserves a thank you. Take care~ [Posted in FML issue 3239]