Condolences to those with lost, sick, or angeled vacuum vanquishers... "I got that big, mean, noisy monster! I'll just drag...wait...its still noisy...and moving...and has that big light...and...um...I think I'll go see what the cats are up to..." Troy Lynn's Pond: Go for it, Troy Lynn! One idea, though. Find a piece of material (like a piece of old bedsheet, for instance) that you can put at the top of the "waterfall" (across the 'exit'), to act as a filter. If your kids are playing in it, there is no telling how much fur (and other items!) might end up in that pond. With the piece of material as a filter, it will catch most things, keeping the pump working properly. Stephanie Gilbert (Ferret Bookend?): You *do* realize that all ferret bookends come with a special, secret mechanism that kicks any books near it, off of the shelf, don't you? This is required by law. Ferrets won that lawsuit several years ago. Deva Kolb (Vets in Bakersfield): Of *course* there are vets in Bakersfield! Since there are no politicians for them to work on around there any more, they've had to resort to working on animals! :) However, if you are looking for a *ferret* vet, you might want to be more specific! :) Still Grinding Teeth: Obvious solution: take away his power tools! He's not a dentist, so he shouldn't be messing with teeth! Besides, power tools and ferrets shouldn't mix. Ferrets as bartenders, though... Friday is Last Day for Raffle! Ha! Its the last day for *your* raffle! My ferrets, on the other hand, are holding a permanent raffle to get rid of the cat and kitten! (bids are being accepts by an anonymous party) They think that, if they can raise enough money in a raffle, they can "buy freedom" for the cats, then have the house (and me!) to themselves! Fat chance! The cats know where the keys to the house are! Now, if they will only share that information with me! All of the above (except the one about Troy Lynn's pond!) are meant in jest and humor. Get a grip! Laugh! It will confuse everyone and make your ferrets wonder just what you are up to! Todd and the Fuzzbutt Comedy Team...uh...Rodeo Clowns! --- mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.netconex.com/toddl/page2/ [Posted in FML issue 4499]