My husband, Indy (our 1 year old, male sable) and I went to the lake for a new years party some friends were having. Of course we talked about our "kid", and met a woman who had a ferret also. Her and I became fast friends and Mike and me got invited to a fish fry the next day. We got there and everyone wanted to see the fuzzbutt. I guess Indy knew what was going on, because he was on his best behavior!! He's well mannered anyway but this was great! Everyone wanted to hold him or had a million questions that I answered the best I could: diet, play-time, litter box training, etc. I was a little worried about Indy's smell, I hadn't put his deodorant on that day.. One of the girls sniffed him, and thought he had an interesting scent, kinda musky. Indiana Jones (his full name) gained a few new aunts and uncles that day. He even got invited over for play-time...Oh, ferret-proofing is never done:) Well, that's it for now. Just wanted to tell the fert fans we have some new friends and a few less myths to contend with, Yeah!! Thanks,, Mike, Tasha, and Indy the Fuzzit. [Posted in FML issue 2182]