Just had to reply to these! ;) >From: "Aileen N." <[log in to unmask]> >If ferrets are so smart, then why does... >1) Sandy drink from her water bottle THROUGH A SWEATSHIRT?! ... ***I think it's because they don't like licking the metal ball, or maybe the 'ridge' that holds the ball in catches on her tongue? I've caught mine doing that, too. >2) the whole group insist on sitting right next to a closed door the whole >time they have "ferret freedom" instead of running around ... ***Because they've *seen* everything in the open room! 'Been there, done that!' >3) Slinky constantly climb up the kitchen shelves and fall into the >kitchen trashcan (which is so tall he can't climb out)? ***Because then you'll need to rescue him, and he'll get extra love and treats! >4) Kyle eat GRAPEFRUIT, parmesan-peppercorn salad dressing, and jalapeno >cheese dip?! *****Pregnant? New 'Ferret Fitness' fad diet? Or so you'll know whose poopies are whose? >5) Gizmo constantly stand right under my feet, no matter how many times >I've stepped on him or kicked him (accidentally, of course)? ***see #3 >6) Noel climb to the top of the kitchen shelves, where she can't get down >and I have to rescue her? ***see #3 >Sigh...I think they do it just to make my life difficult. ;-) It's a >ferret-conspiracy! ***nah, they do it 'cuz they *love* you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) ;) ;) I wouldn't have it any other way! Sherrie, Dweezil, and Sylvi. Natasha at the Bridge 01/02/99 [Posted in FML issue 2550]