Well, it has finally arrived and it is Ginormous!! My new R-699 Rat cage came yesterday and Johnny had it put together last night. I set the ratties loose in it this afternoon and they were just bubbling over with curiousity and excitement! Next thing is to run the store and buy a few more corner pans and a bigger igloo...maybe even a hammock :) Yay! Can't wait to start decorating the new rat house. You can see a pic of it at www.martinscages.com/images/full/r-699.jpg

Me, my husband and the dog just got back a couple of hours ago from visiting my sister in South Carolina over the Thanksgiving holiday. We had a really nice visit, got to see my adorable nephew, and we had a great dinner together. Today is my birthday. My husband gave me the awesomest gift ever. A brand new 5 ft tall Martin's rat cage. I've wanted one forever and I am so excited for when it arrives to set it up and I know my ratties will love it. Three of them anyway. I came home tonight to find my dear old Scarlett had died while we were away. I don't know exactly what day she died, but my best guess is either sometime this morning or yesterday. She was born sometime in June of 2003 making her about 1.5 years old. I will miss her so much. It won't be the same when I'm passing out yogies and her sleek white body and sneaky pink eyes aren't there trying to steal as many treats as she can to stash away for later. Bye Bye sweet Scarlett. Johnny: Only someone who truly loves you would help you bury your dead rat. I love you with all my heart and I'm so happy to be married to you- forever and ever, I love you.

Well I think we finally have Vianne's pooey issues under control. No more Hershey squirts for the last 6 weeks or so AND I think we finally broke her of leaving me "presents" in the sink every morning. So all is well and to whoever came up with the idea of filling the sink with water to keep her out of it, you are a genius!