Hello all !! I have been a subscriber to the FML for several years now and have been a lurker for a very long time. I have hated and enjoyed the list and would never give up the contact it has brought me with other ferret fanatics. Time to get re-aquainted. My name is Terry and I am presently owned by 17 of the frolicing fur faces. I love each and every one of them and am constantly amazed by them. My kids names are Hot Shot, Tikki, Sam, Benjamin, Rowdy, Sassyfrass, Spryte, Smudge, Max, CD, Slinky, Riley, Sable, Missy Little Foot, Romeo, Juliette and Teddy Bear. tle knows my Teddy as he was one of her rescues. Hot Shot is my sock hoarder, Tikki the Grand Lady, Sam is my clown, Benjamin is my lovey, Rowdy lives up to his name. Sassyfrass is my shoulder monkey, Spryte is a tiny little beauty, Smudge is my fat boy (4+ lbs) Max is Mama's boy and love to snuggle. CD came to me naked (a story to be told later), Slinky is my thinker, Riley is just learning how to be a ferret, Sable is my kiss-up, Missy is the protector (against vacs), Romeo is a playboy, Juliette is a super spaz and Teddy Bear loves his stuffed toys. That's my family today. We had a rough year last year. Three of my kids crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Simon, I lost to cancer (spinal). Taz followed several months later also to cancer of the liver, and my DJ had surgery and we lost her as she couldn't shake the anisthetic. I think she just wanted to be with her Montana that had left almost 2 yrs ago. They never fail to bring me joy no matter how down I get. They are my kids and I wouldn't give them up for all the stars in the sky. Just gotta love 'em!!!!!!!! My goal for this year is to participate more with the FML and not just lurk. Next time I post it will be to share CD's adrenal adventure. Love your fur children (or they will nip your toes) Terry and the Silly 17 [Posted in FML issue 2549]