Howdy, all. Just wanted to pass a note that I (and the fuzzies) finally got e-mail at HOME! (and I can avoid receiving this at work -- they frown upon that type of thing). My new address is: [log in to unmask] I suppose that this means the FLO can expect an increase in membership over the next several days (*sigh*). I hate to admit it, but Cody will probably rise in the ranks fairly quickly. On another note, I posted several months ago about the possibility of introducing ferrets to a German Shorthaired Pointer... well, Ben (the GSP) has been living with us for a little over one week and the results are promising. Introductions have gone slowly: the ferrets have a new plywood (thoroughly polyurethaned) enclosure (4' x 4' x 4') with a plexiglass panel on one side. The first couple of days were just allowing Ben to peer in at the ferrets through the plexiglass. Then some introductions while the ferrets were held. Then some closely supervised interactions. Now Ben seems fascinated with Oscar and does not pay nearly as much attention to the others. He'll just follow Oscar around, wagging his tail the whole time. The stamping I was so worried about (Ben likes to paw at things) hasn't really happened. I figure in a couple weeks, we may get to the point where I don't have to hover over Ben whenever they are interacting. Dooks, -- Andy and the four Sock Pirates Cody ("I just want to snuggle.") Tripod Bob ("Look out everyone! I'm gonna kick -- well, knee -- your butt!") Ifdaschuwitz "Witzy" ("I'm no scared of you no more, Bob. . .") Oscar ("Can't we all just get along?") . . . missing our little Lily-doodle. . . . . . with Fossa and Socrates waiting at the Bridge. . . [Posted in FML issue 3429]