The question first: I would love to take my guys outside, but have tried a couple different types of harnesses (including the sort of 'standard' one with a loop around the neck, one around the belly, and connected by a strap). Either they seem too tight, or the ferrets slip right out and make a break for it. How do I know if it is too tight? With dog collars, I know I need to be able to slip a couple of fingers under the collar, but ferrets are so squirmy - is that right for them? The comment since I am posting anyway: I had an adrenal done a few years ago (I am in MD, USA) and it was $400. I don't know how much price change there has been since then, my guys have been healthy. (I remember joking to the receptionist that for that $, I could buy a whole new ferret! She was appalled...:) Grocery night: Does everyone have as much fun unpacking groceries as we do? First, we all play Find the Fruit through the bags - if they win, they get to chew something they shouldn't - if I win, I get fruit *without* toothmarks on it! Then they get to try and unwrap anything shrinkwrapped before I take it from them. Paper towels are a favorite for this. Then they get to climb in the fridge while I put stuff away. And at the end, they get a big pile of plastic bags for some (mommy-supervised) playtime! Everyone has a ball. Thanks for the help, Megan and the cantankerous three: Anastasia ("Umm, the outside is big. Can I stay home?") Lexie ("Ooh! Is that a banana?!?") Sammi ("I love Rubbermaid products. So chewy.") [Posted in FML issue 2691]