Remember when your parents used to threaten you that one day you would have kids just like you whenever you got in trouble? Well, I have no children, but I did have the fortune of adopting a ferret that has all my petulant qualities and more. His name is Odell, I named him after the gangster in Jackie Brown, and he lives up to the reputation of his namesake. Whenever I think I have lost something, it is usually found under my bed, under the couch in the living room, or in the bottom cupboard. Oh yes, this is something he just learned to do and is very fond of, opening cupboards. I am delighted at this newfound ability, I assure you. Another thing that makes him jump with glee is the humidifier. you see, he likes to take his nose, push the lid off prop his paws up on the rim, and look at the water. not drink, mind you, look. and when I sternly say, "NO!" (as a proper ferret owner in control is supposed to do" he looks at me for a second, and goes back to looking at the water. great fun for all. I hope I haven't bored anyone too much, I just think at times the list is very heavy, and people can use a smile from time to time. While Odell's hijinks are a pain in my butt, everyone else seems to find great amusement in laughing at me and saying, "he acts just like you!" I, of course, do not see the resemblance... Shaman [Posted in FML issue 3344]