To the sad ANON poster, I am so sorry that your feelings have been hurt by the FML Calendar choices. I do understand the disappointment. I have entered many contests in which my boys weren't chosen. I have been very fortunate that my guys have been featured in the calendar several times. There are things to consider about the FML Calendar. It is done to raise money for a VERY worthy cause, so the money that you pay for photo entries is a DONATION to help pay for the calendar production, which raises funds. Most people have one ferret calendar in their home and the FML Calendar has several calendars to compete with for this honor, including professionally produced ones (Jeanne Carley). Sharon Beardon does a great job with this large project each year and I know she would never intentionally slight, hurt or favor anyone. I believe the selection process is done by several SOS members each year. If you look back at calendars you will notice that the photos that they choose are ones that related to a particular month in some way or are outstanding quality pictures. They are trying to produce a calendar that will appeal to MANY ferret owners, not just the people who submit the pictures. During the year, I try to think of ideas for pictures and take them all during the year with the FML calendar in mind. I also submit quite a few to increase the chances that the judges MAY like one of them. Dooks! Lesley [Posted in FML 7937]