Dear Fellow FMLers, When reading the FML, you rarely expect to run into the people that you post. Well, while working the other day at Petco in Raritan, I ran into a "legend" and promptly inserted my foot in my mouth. On New Year's Day, I rescued 37 ferrets from an abusive situation. Today, on January 9th, I have found homes for 28 of these loving fuzzies. Because I have been at Petco for so long, I convinced my manager to allow me to use a vacant back office to house these fuzzies and turned it into a ferret adoption center. The exposure was just what these guys needed. The only ferrets left are those that need medical attention and those that are bonded to the sickies. While working, one of my employees told me that someone needed help with the baby ferrets. I went over to the enclosures and met a wonderful couple interested in a silver mitt ferret. They said that they had been working with ferrets for over twenty years and that they had always had a silver mitt in their business. I told them that there was a partial silver mitt in the back with my adoptables, and was so excited that I went and got my fuzzies (who came to work with me) and took them to the back. They seemed impressed by the setup, and I was so happy to meet more ferret lovers that I think I was bubbling over. The woman asked me if I belonged to the FML and the FHL, and I said that I only had time to read the FML. Then the man asked if I knew Sukie Crandall. I said yes, but her posts were very technical and I had trouble getting through them, Usually I just skip them. The woman blushed and all of a sudden I realized what was going on. The woman was Sukie, and I had just insulted a legend to her face. We laughed, and since I knew who she was, I started asking about weird health things, partially to change the subject (still embarrassed over here), and partially to get information from one of the foremost ferret health buffs. Sukie, thank you for your flattery, and for the donation to help our homeless fuzzies. On another note, the virus/ bacteria I was asking about is TRICHOMONOSIS. That might help you in looking it up. Nibbles and MJ ran right home to tell Gizmo and Oracle how silly I was. So from now on, I'm going to read Sukie's posts, and I suggest you all do the same. There is alot to learn from her experience and knowledge. And anyone interested in adopting a post-adrenal ferret in the central Jersey area, please e-mail me or stop by the Raritan Petco for more information. Sincerely, Sara, Nibbles, MJ, Oracle, and Gizmo P.S. There are two dark girls (possibly adrenal) around 6-7. They need a forever home and would love one within the tri-state area. Anyone interested, contact me. P.P.S. We have quite a few adrenals lined up, but could use some help in funding them. To make a donation to these wonderful guys, please contact Barnegat Animal Hospital in Barnegat, NJ and send the donation to Dr. Stephen Wurst. Anything will be greatly appreciated. [Posted in FML issue 4388]