I just don't have the courage some of you do. I think I would look so guilty crossing the border or smuggling a ferret on a plane, that I wouldn't be able to get away with it. I would be too afraid of losing my ferret to take the risk. It has just occurred to me about this Kalif ornian (did I spell that right, Mike?) border crossing. Is this something unique to CA or the western states? I've done some traveling on the east coast, and a border crossing here is a big sign that says "WELCOME TO PENNSYVLANIA" - you pass the sign and 'you're in.' What's so special about CA that they need a special border crossing with guards? Debbie Riccio WNYFLFA Rochester, NY [Posted in FML issue 1281]