I am writing this post to thank all and their efforts to put on the bash in columbus,ohio. it was my first--but not my last--ferret show. i had a ball!! saw much and learned much!! scarlett and HOFA did a wonderful job. we are now looking forward to lori's show in cinci in nov.!! david and i are even going to show 2 ferrets. and--speaking of show ferrets------- i adopted 2 wonderful, gorgeous ferrets from hidey-hole shelter in pa. these are 2 of the biggest, gentlest ferrets i have ever seen!! we love them to death!! they were well cared for as were all the shelter ferrets i met at the show. and--i met bob church!! his talk was very enlightening--but my ferrets are mad at him--they now get their teeth brushed!! i also appreciate him talking to me on other subjects--one on one. once again--thank you HOFA and hidey hole shelter and bob church. sue lassanske ************************************** sue Home of the Winchester Weezles: Baron B.Bueford, Prince Pee of Wee, Lady Quin, Princess Sweety Pie, Bandito the Bug-A-Bug, and of course, Tater Gater Blaizer: thief of tatters, Taters own "mini Mee" named Tater Pudd'n, such a tiny bundle of energy and ferretude and Sundea, Queen of Hearts: Abby, shy as a whisper: and The Handsome ZEBBY introducing, Hanna, the chocolate Sweety, and Sonny and Cher, a wonderful pair of sables: and of course the Elder new addition: Lazarus and me the pooper scooper [Posted in FML issue 5015]