Hello fellow ferret lovers (ffl): Everything's just dandy here in Indianapolis. Cody is very happy and now occasionally, in addition to most of the house, has short time run of MY bedroom now. I do have to watch her carefully while she's in my bedroom. The other night while I was reading my fml, she disappeared. I could hear her scratching but couldn't find her. I couldn't tell if she was caught behind my heavy dresser or my computer desk. One of the drawers of my desk was slightly open, but it's full and I know she couldn't have got in there. Luckily nobody, or even I, didn't think to close the draw. After several minutes of trying to find her, I figured I'd closely check out behind the desk, yet I didn't want to move the heavy think for fear of possibly crushing a little ferret foot, if she was behind there. I decided to take out the drawers first. I started with the big, heavy,overstuffed partially open bottom drawer. As soon as I removed it, there were these two grateful pink beady eyes looking at me. I learned my lesson...don't let her back in my room until it's Cody proofed(if there is such a thing)! Although, I'm sure she probably thinks it was a pretty neat adventure game, and without a thought would try it again....oh me, oh my. Now for a question to all you experienced ffl's. Christmas is rapidly approaching (ugh). What do we do with our little fuzzbutts during the holiday season? I have a artificial tree(no it's not aluminum with a multicolored turning spot light). We have always had a problem keeping one of our cats out of the tree and the presents, but I'm beginning to think it will be impossible to keep Cody from exploring and possibly opening some presents. Any suggestions? Until next time....:) Lynda [Posted in FML issue 1727]