I think we should have a great FML meeting of everyone and their ferrets for the 1,000th issue.... Re: Bongo...Wow! I'm glad to hear he's back. I can't think of anything more depressing than having an animal missing. It feels as if your whole life stops. I liked people's suggestions for what to do if one gets lost, or how to prevent it. Re: Ferrets gaining weight...Ralph also seems to have put on quite a bit of weight these past few weeks. Neither Norman nor Cinderella has; in fact, Norman is looking slightly thinner, so maybe Ralph is eating his food, too. I think Ralph is preparing for hibernation by stuffing himself. He is only 6 months old, so maybe he's still growing. The only other seasonal change I've noticed is that Norman, who looks like a possum, has developed a beautiful golden undercoat. Cute stuff: One of their favorite sleeping places is a cardboard carton which is entirely closed, except for a small hole on top. (There is a blanket inside, so it's nice and cozy.) In the morning first Ralph will poke his head out, then go back in. Then Norman will stick his nose out, yawn a bit, and disappear back inside. No matter how many times I've seen this, I'm always charmed by how cute they are. --Ronnie, aka food provider and person of: Cinderella (Princess Ankle-biter) Norman the Sock Conqueror Ralph the Flying Ferret and various other four-leggeds P.S. Was there an issue on Monday the 17th? [Nope. No missing issue.] [Posted in FML issue 0987]