2008 Ferret Symposium Pitt
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Marsha Crowell shows off Pittsburghs folliage to the California Sisters
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Wow, what are these??
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NO Claudia, don't eat them!!!!
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So the sisters went and collected colorful leaves instead and left the berries alone.
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LINDAFERRET!
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"Well hi, ya'll! I'm hurricane Renee Downs and this is my ferret Odie. Nell A, say hi to the nice people.....
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"Okay, Renee, Im' here to help walk the ferrets," Says Melinda T of "The Sisters" from Cali
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Donna Spirito of The Educated Ferret shelter says, "Fine, you go walk, I'm stayin' in here snuggling this one ..."
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"Well, I THOUGHT I was going to stay in the lounge all cozy and warm. Looks like we're walkin!"
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Kathy and Barry Fritz with a DMK rescue. "MUAHAHAHAHHA, he's got you, Barry .."
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Barry says, "Come on you two, settle down and smile nice for the camera."
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"My name is Florence Love from Ga! Can I walk this one?"
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Looks like the fuzz wants to stay for cake ..
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One of many neato ferret tatoos seen. Whos is this?
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Kat Parsons Tatoo number on2
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Kat tat number two
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"My name is Tammy Baxter. Renee, can I walk Duncan the DMK rescue with all of you?"
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Um ... is this his toy?
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Okay okay! We can bring the toy.
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Duncan with one of his many, many Tika snakes.
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Beware of strange men offering candy? Mmno! Beware of strange ladies offering ferrets!
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Renee and Odie make great ambassadors at the Holiday Inn down in the lounge.
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"Comere little boy!" Kiss kiss kiss.
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Darling!
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Thusday night kicks off with the Shelter Dinner hosted by Renee Downs and this time, Hidey Holes Barb Carlson. "Come in" says barb and Claudia T.
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Renee wears proper attire and safety gear while cooking. Scott Stout is on phone with his boys at home, while assisting.
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"And it'll be OKAY!"
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Barb Carlson enjoys a brief free moment during the dinner ...
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Kat Parsons of SOS says, "Can you believe how these animals melt into Scarlet Grays arms?"
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Left to right: Melinda T (Sister), April Big Ole Name of Totally Ferret, ?, Claudia T (Sister), Trish and Tom Williard of Totally Ferret
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April Big Ole name discusses "Big Daddy", Travis Livieri of the black footed ferrets to bosses.
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Dianna Desrochers sports a huge smile between the sweet Totally Ferret couple.
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Yah, you'd be laughing like that too, if you were around April.
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Dr Karen Purcell, do you want to tickle my fuzzie?
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How bout you Dr Murray, would you like to tickle my fuzzie?
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"ME, Florence, ME! I'd like to tickle your fuzzie!!!!"
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"I dont need to tickle anyones fuzzie here at thet shelter, cuz I got my own voluptuous fuzzy".
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"and my fuzzy is better than your fuzzy"
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"Hehehehe! Are we still talking about Fuzzy's? Dianna D, what are you doing back there?? I don't trust you!"
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"You boys aren't tearing up the house while I"m gone are you?"
"That's alright Scott, it's okaaaaaaaaay"
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Everyone gets snug and awaits good food. Donna et al get to know each other.
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Even if you are hurt or disabled, there is plenty to do thanks to a room full of ferrets!
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Nice company, nice food, nice full stomack, nice fuzzys ... what is left?
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Dr Karen Pucell. "What, do I have to belly dance to get my food or what?!"
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"Oh wait, this big ole boy will keep me satisfied .... for a while."
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Donna Spirito, Melinda T (Sister),. and Dr Karen play with a weasel.
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I guess they have to wait their turn ...
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HI I'm Brenda Johnson, shelter operator, and I'm gonna fall down drunk if I don't eat soon ....
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April and Melinda already have!!!!
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"MY turn with the "man"!!!" Scott supervises.
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"Look! Their so cute and fuzzy! Scott? Scott? Where did you go?"
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shelter dog, "Lady" licks up crumbs
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Hot guys at the symposium abound.
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Told ja!
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Kat Parons says, 'If Scarlett doens't stop that, she won't be seeing any hot guys!"
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What a gorgeous animal
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Witness of my first "ear-gasm". Scarlet can tickle the ears until the ferrets bicycle with their back legs.
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Scott says, "Time to room hop! Come on Marylou Zarbock! Bobbi Macanse and Dianna D are here with a fuzzy ... we won't bite".
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Hey, these little room parties and crashing them is kinda fun.
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Ann Hehl says come right on in!
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awe
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Say it again ... awe.
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The mother of all AWE pictures.
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Fran Prager of the IFC enjoys the company
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Whos in this room? Kat Parsons and Kay Armine, breeder
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Taking in the sites.
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Kats new ferret, Barry, falls asleep in a strange position after all of the commotion
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LINDA FERRET
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Sweetheart of the weekend, Ailigh Vanderbush, speaks about animal behavior.
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ailigh is VERY animated. It took 12 shots just to get these two. She was an absolute delight!
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attendees back to front: Bob Church, Kay Armine, Susie Metzer, ?, Scarlett Gray, Chris Sayne
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Okay this issnt' good. Kay is planning something behind Barry and Kathy Fritz. ::gasp:: Famous person to the right of Kathy from Ferrets: Pursuit of Excellence!
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I TOLD you she was planning something. Pam Sessoms giggles behind her! She's not as innocent as she looks!
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Helen McLean and Bill Gruber (BIG) work on audio visuals
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Bob Church (Kim Schilling to his right), and Pam Sessoms from the Ferret Health List.
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Barb C has discussion with Ross Knepper . We'll just call him "Hot guy"
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adorable attendee, Chris Sayne and Peg Francisco (silversmith) beside her contemplating on how to win the next Buckeye Bash
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Human and ferret attendees
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Yup, time for another "awe" picture.
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Tammy Baxtor/Kesrael sits in her "nest" watching lectures.
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LINDA FERRET
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BIG prepares for next speaker, Bob Wagner
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Our BIG
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oh crap, whats on BIG's computer?!
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CRAP!
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david gaines lectures about various legislative issues that concern ferrets
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Yeah, he wasn't too hard on the eyes either!
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Just checkin to see if they are still paying attention ...
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cindy scheit! Joel, the MC is behind her.
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Dr Hellers presentation was historical!
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don and laurel dittman!!!
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Our very own Dr Williams. I know, I KNOW ... he's hot too.
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Dr Ruth Heller takes a minute remembering Mongo who inspired the Distemper Tieter/vaccine study she is doing that will save countless lives.
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dr sandra mitchell (Kudrak), demonstrates how a heart pumps with volunteers: Ailigh, Linda Iroff of the IFC, ?, and Fran Prager
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Dr Mitchell is a fantastic speaker.
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Lets get this thing pumpin'
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Dr Snells a cutie. She was smiling every time I looked at her. She changed my mind about alternative medicine. She also did a speech about animal communication/healing, but I missed that.
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Shes a major horse person too. Horse people are cool in my book.
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Dr Lauren Powers speaks about euthanasia
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dr snell listens to audience member asking questions
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dr willams is hot. What was he talking about?
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LINDAFERRET!
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"No Barry, you must give me ALL your ferrets ... Susie, where you going, I want yours too!"
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Karen of Georgia! We have some very odd couples at ferret events such as Florence (outgoing, vivacious and talkitive) and Karen (sweet and smiling), Me (outgoing, bubbly and loud) and Sharon Beardon (quiet and thoughtful),... we leave everyone scratching their heads.
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kesrael.
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Kristeen Khors of MetroFerret and Larry Anderson dont' need to be heard to know they are sharing something pretty wild
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And wild is how ferret people roll. Here are all the "day after" photos. The famous symposium non alcoholic hangover from sitting up all night talking to friends and playing with ferrets.
Travis Liviri of the blackfooted ferrets
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April Big Ole Name who will now be known as April "little ole name"
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Or will it be April ittybittyname?
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Yeaaaaaaaaaaah, we're not quite the "morning crowd". Dianna D and Donna Sp demonstrate. OOO! Another odd couple! Dianna the big D (solid, level headed and quieter), and Donna (emotional, expressive, and vocal).
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Um yeaaaaaaaaah, Claudia had to be the worst morning person.
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She still looks pretty!!! Ticks me off so much!
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"Oh Wolfy, go away!"
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"Okay, Claudia, I promise that was he last bad picture " hehehe
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LINDAFERRET
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LINDAFERRET the stripper?
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D with the "hangover"
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"Look, Wolfy, I'm Donna ..> I'm ALWAYS bubbly ... even with a hangover ...seeeeee?" ::grin::
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"Omg, can you friggin believe I gotta room with this?"
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People perk up just in time for the Vet Panel Q and A session
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Bobbi McCanse
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Some of us don't perk up so fast ...
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"I allllllllllways look good, Wolfy, see?"
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Tammy says, 'Oh my frickin heaaaaaaad'
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Tammy Hammish
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"Do I really have to open my eyes? I"m with Renee, Tammy, and everyone else ..."
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Lisa Leidig, "Jus' give me a nap and I'll be ready to go again tonight ..."
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Lecturers and the the vet panel brought everyone around however. Here is Dr Murray and Dr Ruth Heller
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Scott concentrates on the words. Kesrael glares at me, "don't you take that picture ..."
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vet panel attendees
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vet panel Dr Murray, Dr Heller, Dr Suri, Dr Karen, Dr Sandra Mitchell, Dr Lauren Powers, Dr Snell. Dr Williams below.
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People sit in audience:
?, Cindy Scheit, ?
People stand in line to ask vets questions:
Bobby McCanse, ? , Larry Anderson
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Will any of your doctors be belly dancing at the reception tonight?
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marsha crowell listens intently. Helen M in the background
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Everybody had a new friend in Nell.
Wow, look at that crazy cool stuff on the auction table behind her.
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dr suri sits back and enjoys the reception
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Some ferrets attended the reception as well!!
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This is Fran, holding her hands behind her back, eyes to the side, whistling and hoping I don't see her and take yet another pic. Susie prays for her ...
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A most bodacious specimen. At a symposium you risk being blinded from the awesomeness of the ferrets who visit.
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Linda Iroffs Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutt!
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Tammy Hammish says, "Yah, she WISHES it looked this good ..."
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joel vanderbush, MC takes a breath
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Julie Fossa and Linda Iroff take care of business while everyone else enjoys the show
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"Wolfy, I swear to God, if you take one more picture ........"
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Ut oh!!!! Party foul! Emergency, Kats Fuzzy Navel is gone! And Nell doens't look like she's going to go get her another one.
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Please get me another Fuzzy Navel? Puhpuhpuhpuhwease?
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LINDAFERRET, get out of here!
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LINDAFERRET! LMAO
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Marylou Zarbock, Ferrets Magazine, is honored with a Special Achievement award. A warm hug from Renee Downs put the cherry on top.
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Everyone had a wonderful time sharing in the award presentation. We love all three winners. Marylou, Sharon, and Sukie.
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" ... And I'd like to thank the Acadamy ..."
lolol!
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"Nevermind, wheres the back door!!!!!"
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"Yeah, yeah yeah, wheres MY award for putting up with my sister?"
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Peg takin' it all in stride ... just what she is best at.
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Okay, you push the button and ....
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"Did anyone ever get Kat that refill? I'm a vet, not a doctor ... I don't want be here when she has a party emergency."
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Forgot to show this cool dude, Bob Wagner, that spoke.
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Cute ickle wickles on the screen!
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Symposiums are a shoppers dream!!!
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Joe Metzer mans the HOFA table.
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Dr Mitchell shops at Jean Carley's table.
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Linda Iroff shops at the SOS table and asks Kat something. "Did you ever get your other Fuzzy Navel?"
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Speaking of something fuzzy, LINDAFERRET
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The IFC table during lectures. Julie Fossa, Linda Iroff, and ... SUKIE
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GUESS who's shoe this is
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Sukie Crandalls. Yup, she is one cool cat in person.
[BIG: "I wonder if I can get those in man purple"]
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I notice ferret people like to make nests. This is Kesraels nest. I won't show Renee's nest. It's the mother of all nests ...
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A LOIN CLOTH?
PANTS?
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Omg, I know April calls Trav "Big Daddy", but ...
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What the heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell
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Travis sacrifices to raise money at the reception. Or is it April sacrifices.. wait, or is it the ferret? Sigh. Anyway, I can't top this pic, so, "The End"