Hello All, This is my first post to this wonderful list, although it's a few days late due to a mild illness. First I'd like to thank the New Hampshire Ferret Owners Connection for a great time at their Ferret Awareness Days held this past weekend in Merrimac, NH.. Never having been to any "ferret get-together", I had no idea what to expect. Well, let me tell ya what a great time was had by all. There were ferrets everywhere and you had to be carefull where you stepped! ( For fear of stepping on ferrets, nothing else!) If you've never been to a ferret day happening, your in for a treat. Now I can't wait for another. As a bonus,all the proceeds help the area shelters.Can't think of a better way to spend a day. Second, I'd like to thank Sukie Crandall for her analogy of FML to a small town.I couldn't agree more and hope everyone takes it to heart. Your a wonderful group of people on this list. I've learned SO much for all of you. I too have a male ferret that has had two adrenal surgeries, the last gland removed was cancerous and it has spread to his surrounding tissue.Therefore I understand all too well your worries and hope for all our furkids. Thanks for all your participation and to let you know when a prayer is asked for there is one given from here. Phyllis Taber and Eben & Sammi, my furbabies [Posted in FML issue 2442]