I was reading the posts about ways to keep the babies cool during this heat. When all of this heat first started, I had one air conditioner. Guess which room in my house it was in? (not my bedroom...theirs). I was on vacation this past week and I took my kids with me. We own ground along the Juniata River between Huntingdon & Lewistown (Pennsylvania). I have a two story wire cage at camp for them and I also have an outside cage (probably 3.5 x 3.5 x 18"). I set them outside every day under the trees where there is never any sun regardless of the time of day. The kids love to play in water (Bear & Princess love to snorkel) so I purchased a metal pan probably 18" round. So they have a hammock, this large water pan, a litter box, and a food dish outside with a few little toys for them to play tug-o-war with. Oh yeah - one other thing. I had a fan outside running for them. It was so funny watching them play in the water & then climb into the hammock with their bellies up enjoying the cool air from the fan. I just brought them home tonight and it would have been a perfect opportunity for a video camera. They were so happy to be back to their room - they dooked and danced and terrorized me in their joy to be in their large open space again. They played tag in their dryer tubes for probably 15 minutes. It was so funny and a pleasant end to a nice vacation. Thanks to everyone on my card list. I had to wait until I got home to read my mail so I was thrilled with all of the wonderful Independence Day cards & birthday wishes. Hope everyone had a great holiday! Thank you again Judy! Amy w/Sable, Bear, and Princess (This list has been invaluable to me...I enjoy the stories and information. I do wish we would take a moment to think and review our messages prior to hitting that "send" button. Is my response necessary & responsible? Is it backed by valid information or simply emotional feedback? Life is much too short my friends - trust me on this one.) [Posted in FML issue 3837]