hehehehe.... thanks for the excellent thread. I had some really good chuckles. I miss the three I had and your stories bring back good memories.

Sian quoted, "... prefer deep rather than high-pitched tones." Yup. All of mine loved the Hran, hated the whistle, but I thought it might be my abilities they were "commenting" on.

Jim.... "Phluphi".... I love it !