I am planning a short visit to Britain, and possibly France and Germany, to take some measurements of polecat and ferret skeletons in various museums. The trip will only be for a couple weeks, and I haven't yet decided on the exact dates. The visit will most likely be in February or March. I would enjoy the opportunity to stop and visit ferret clubs, shelters or individuals on the trip (as much as I can within the limits of taking the measurements). I am STILL waiting for permission to enter a couple of museums, so the exact dates of the visit are still uncertain, but they should be confirmed within a few weeks or so. As with all my trips, visits are first asked, first visited, and ONLY with the understanding that the mueseum work has priority over visitation. A visit to England without a chance to see working ferrets (or even touring one of the naval museums-- I LOVE sailing ships!), would be a waste. I will probably rent a car to tour areas of Wales and France that have abundant polecats, and a local guide to keep me company, help me find my way, (and keep me on the correct side of the road) would be very appreciated. Of course, I also have an intellectual curiosity about trying some of those eel dishes I have heard so much about.... Bob C [Posted in FML issue 3954]