Hi Everyone. I'm new to the ferret list and have already learned so much from lurking in the corner. I just had to jump in on the "Stupid Human Tricks" thread. I've had all kinds of reactions to my gang of four, but one of the most obnoxious remarks I've ever gotten came when my own fuzzies were nowhere in sight. A year ago, my department relocated to a new building. I was thrilled about the move, because for the first time I'd have my own office. I worked in a very conservative department, so the only "decoration" I put up was a ferret calendar. Upon returning from a meeting one day, I heard loud squeals emanating from my office. I entered to find a co-worker who'd come in to put some paperwork on my desk staring mesmerized at my calendar. "Ewww Ewww Ewww Ewww Ewww!!" she squealed to herself, "She's gots RATS on her walls!" I've since moved to a new job at a state university -- and this time there's no holds barred. Every corner of my office has a picture of a ferret. The great thing is that many visitors ask questions about them, and it gives me a chance to tell people just what a wonderful adventure life with ferrets can be! Pam McInnis [Posted in FML issue 2229]