Showme is supposed to be shutdown Sunday in order to fix whatever problem is causing the mail woes, including POP and you-name-it stuff, so if any thing bounces, just resend it. I finally managed to download the stuff, but answering mail is most difficult and frustrating, so I have just down the emergency stuff and these few, short FML messages. Foster had a bad day yesterday, and had to be rehydrated. He has all but lost complete control of his bladder and bowel, but insists on his freedom to wander around the room. I was planning on leaving for the west coast on the 7th, but may postpone it for a few days in order to see how the old guy is doing. I would hate to lose him while I was on the road. Bear's blood tests came back, and he is scheduled for adrenal surgery next week. He is 4 years old, and I expect him to sail through the surgery with no problems. Sandi is doing fine and still stable despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer almost 1 1/2 years ago. She is a bit grumpy from time to time, but otherwise quite "healthy." Apollo is also doing fine, and his hair has returned to his back. He is sort of quiet and stays out of trouble, but also very active. He is gaining weight once again. All the other ferrets are fat and sassy and biting my toes. Bob C and 22 MO Sock Sharks [Posted in FML issue 2416]