First of all, I would like to say thank you, Bob C, for reconsidering leaving the FML (happy happy joy joy). I truly enjoy reading both your posts and those of your daughter. BTW, when can we start calling you Dr. Bob? ;^) alphachi-- regarding U of BM I know exactly what you mean-- our Poncho was recently sick, and my SO and I talked more about the quality and frequency of his corner visits than any other subject for over a week. We even had a couple of similar scenes at our vet's office <G> So either we are both just odd, or are so completely under the influence of FLO that we have lost most human sensibilities (hmm... would that really be a bad thing?) last topic-- singing to my ferts Yes, I admit that I sometimes sing to my guys. They're actually the only ones who don't run screaming from the room... I will pick Buster up, and sing things like "tubby Buster" to the tune of various pieces of classical music to which I don't know the name. Buster doesn't sem to enjoy this very much, since I usually pick him up and dance him to the tune of my little a capella ditties, but at least I enjoy it. Denise Buster "geez, mom, do you *have* to sing? all I wanted was a raisin." Poncho "well at least you can use the corner in peace" [Posted in FML issue 2008]