Easy Off says you are a woman of great knowledge, you know the facts of life - she read your email to me 6 times. For the Christmas tree. Decorate it anyway you want and then install a hoist to the ceiling and pull it up where it is at least 6' off the floor and at least 3' away from any other object. That is the only thing that will work. Otherwise, even if you don't decorate it, they will be in the branches and pulling it over, wondering why you bought such a flemsy tree. Personally, I think I am going to dress the sweet darlings in little red suits and store them in the fireplace til after Christmas ! And/or the tree is going up in another room but don't know how we will get to the comode once its there. Have fun with your impossible dream (hohoho Christmas Tree & ferrets in one house hohohoho). Millie & her riproaring celebrating noble cleaning crew EAsy Off: the most perfect ferret in the whole wide world Ammonia: Christmas trees, oh boy, Christmas trees, can't wait Cascade: I get all the candy canes and the red bulbs Ajax: What's a Christmas tree and regardless its all MINE Dizzy: Does this mean we have to learn more carols to sing? Joy: Just more places to have to look to find you when I have to clean you up. Oh me, oh my. [Posted in FML issue 2491]