First, to Janet. The world does having living angels and Janet is one of them, along with her Animal Control Officer, for taking care of sweet, flea/tick infested Newman. All ferrets deserve a second chance (or more). Love can do miracles. Second, Bill, could you post the date of the FML anniversary party soon? I think Jan. 2?, was mentioned, in FLA? That's high vacation time and hotel reservations may get harder to come by if I wait too much longer. It coincides with my vacation and I'll be making plans very soon and would like to include the party in my trip. [Moderator's note: Will be in FL a few days before and a bit after Jan 24th. The "official" dinner is on the 24th, hope to have some sort of hospitality setup for other times. BIG] Third, check out my fuzzbutt chillen's on David Doyle's website. He has graciously posted my Cocoa, Fuzzy, Cookie and Peanut pics at http://members.aol.com/WildSider2/gallery4.html Forth, I need some ideas for ferret games or contests for fun fests. I know tube races, paper bag escape, and cup tip. And of course there's costumes. I think I read something about...most kisses, longest tail, blackest fert. Does anyone have any others? I'm looking for the ones like these last couple, which don't require much setup and are pretty static. Something for in-between the action stuff. You can email me instead of posting to the FML. Thanks. Last, I, too, get mad when I read so many posts for somebody trying to find homes for their fuzzies. They say their fuzzies are so sweet and they just hate to give them up but... THESE ANIMALS SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE YOUR OWN KIDS. They have HEARTS, BRAINS that give LOVE AND DEVOTION. Part of responsible pet ownership is looking into the future BEFORE you get a pet so that you do not have to (@&^%$*UNLOAD IS WHAT I READ) your loving animals. If you can't move into an apartment because they don't allow kids, DO YOU GET RID OF YOUR KIDS??? Sorry, if I'm stepping on toes. I just hate to think of all of the fuzzies who are being displaced from their homes. Many blessings to the shelters and half-way houses who look after the little lost ones. Love to all the fuzzies Suzanne [Posted in FML issue 2085]