I just wanted to reply to the lady who asked about boating ferrets. I've been on this list just under a yr. (as long as I've had a ferret) and recall a series of articles here about a woman going round the coast or hemisphere or something with ferrets on a boat. Is this in the archives?? ************** Nicknames: Our ferret who's name is "Weasel" is called (yet never responds to) the following: Weaselbuddy Weezy Dweasel Craisinhead and Sh*tboy. (well, I'm sorry, but he just poops so often and so big that we affectionately refer to him as a little sh*tmachine on feet!) I also call him those 'generic' "carpetshark" nicks when I'm referring to him in front of visitors.... As for dogs never getting a moniker... my dog Sadie was called by five names that I can recall and my husband insisted on calling her "stupid", and honest, she answered to all of them! Kim Latas Spirit Lake, IA [Moderator's note: The "sailing with ferrets" series was introduced in issue 2236. The first part of the series was in 2238 and for a few days following. You can search the archives for "sailing" or ask for the back-issues. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 2399]