After attending the 2005 International Ferret Symposium in St Louis, I will have about 5 weeks to explore a bit of the US. . I intend to start off at the west coast and meander my way to Los Angeles, using hire cars and coaches as the mood takes me and I would dearly love to meet some ferret folk and ferrets on the way. I would like to visit ferret clubs, shelters and individuals if possible. I wouldn't mind giving a talk at meetings or helping out at shelters. I prefer to be independent, but wouldn't mind a lift from the Greyhound station or to be invited for a meal occasionally. :-) Just e-mail me if you would like to host a little old fat Ossie lady. Love & Dooks, Shirley [Posted in FML issue 4845]