Well, as proof positive that my life is completely dominated by my pets ... I bought my Xmas tree today. It is all of two feet tall, and I put it right on the floor and decorated it with animal friendly decorations, including unbreakable plastic bells (red and white) and a garland of plastic beads. I was going for a "Charlie Brown" tree look when I went into Home Depot to get it, and I knew I had the right one when the man ahead of me in the cashier's line said that the tree reminds him of Charlie Brown. It's almost as wide as it is tall (I think it's actually the top of a BIG tree that got trimmed down), so it rolls well when the ferrets tip it over. They seemed quite astonished when I put them in front of it and told them to play to their heart's content ... but they happily obliged. Waldorph the bunny chinned it over and over, and then saw fit to christen it in his own special way. This is great ... my boys really love it, and I'm getting a kick out of watching them enjoy it. The only hard part is keeping the plastic bowl mounted on top of the feet full of water. (Paddington insists on drinking it). Happy Holidays, everyone! - Ela ___ ___ (000)___(000) / @ @ \ | | Ela Heyn ======@====== [log in to unmask] ****************************************************** Please visit: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 ****************************************************** [Posted in FML issue 1778]