Greetings Digest Readers, **Is it un-PC to continue calling this the FML? I like the acronym. [No, I think it's quite PC and also appropriate. But thanks for asking. BIG] **Maybe everyone remembers me posting about 3 weeks ago with a request for information about Austin ferret owners. Well, all the Austinites on the list have sent me mail and it looks like there are enough of us to have a small frolic. At this point I'm trying to decide wether to commit to organizing one for the spring. Could someone knowledgeable send me some information about cost, time committment, things I should do, etc.? I'm unsure of how to go about doing this, and anyone interested in helping out should respond to my personal mail. Also, if there are any product merchants out there, send me a note about wether you would be interested in participating. **On a less optimistic note, about 3 weeks ago Klinger began loosing hair on his lower back and tail. He scratches vigorously and now has a cute little bald but. I'm going to have him checked out for an adrenal tumor, but I can't afford to take him to the vet until the middle of January when my student financial aid check comes through. Dr. Williams: am I endangering him by waiting? From past postings it seems like it's important to get him checked, but that I might have some time before his condition is serious. Please RSVP. **Thanks in advance to all answers! Morgan Knicely Klinger Fuzzdragon P.S. Sorry if the names are repeated, I'm trying out the signature function on Eudora. Morgan Knicely (male human age 22) Klinger Fuzzdragon (male ferret age 2) [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1029]