My rat won a prize!

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Meghan - 27 Aug 2005 21:02 GMT

Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest. I am
proud to say that he won a 3rd place ribbon in his category (pets)!!! I
couldn't believe it, because I live in a rural area, and rats here are
"vermin" and nothing more. No one EVER thinks of them as pets and I have
encountered a lot of judgement when I mention I love rats. I do have to
admit that one of the judges "assumed" he was a hamster and I did not
correct him (shrug). I just wanted to give Jacques a chance and I knew if I
said "rat" he'd probably be disqualified.

We had a special celebration this afternoon with rat-size pieces of cake and
corn cobs for all. Yeah!!!! The winning photo can be seen here
http://community.webshots.com/user/meghansrats under "Jacques Eating a
Carrot".

Meghan

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Joanne - 27 Aug 2005 22:07 GMT

> Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest. I am
> proud to say that he won a 3rd place ribbon in his category (pets)!!! I
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> Meghan

Oh congRATS!!! I remember when you first mentioned about perhaps
submitting that picture and we were all telling you to do it.
How wonderful that he made it that far. That is such an adorable picture
for sure.

Joanne
Owned by 14 rats

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Tale - 27 Aug 2005 22:50 GMT

> Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest. I am
> proud to say that he won a 3rd place ribbon in his category (pets)!!! I
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> correct him (shrug). I just wanted to give Jacques a chance and I knew if I
> said "rat" he'd probably be disqualified.

Congratulations to you and your "hamster" Jacques! :-)

- Tale

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"Oh, rats!"
http://www.taletn.com/rats/

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Kate - 27 Aug 2005 23:47 GMT

> Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest. I am
> proud to say that he won a 3rd place ribbon in his category (pets)!!! I
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> Meghan

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Its great to see some people can appreciate how gorgeous these fuzzy
butts are..:))

Regards Kate

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yoda - 28 Aug 2005 04:32 GMT

> Its great to see some people can appreciate how gorgeous these fuzzy
> butts are..:))

There's actually a genus of rodent called "agoutis" whose
scientific name is "dasyprocta", which literally means "fuzzy
butt" in Greek. (http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/agouti.html)

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Joanne - 28 Aug 2005 14:10 GMT

>> Its great to see some people can appreciate how gorgeous these fuzzy
>> butts are..:))
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> There's actually a genus of rodent called "agoutis" whose
> scientific name is "dasyprocta", which literally means "fuzzy
> butt" in Greek. (http://www.chaffeezoo.org/animals/agouti.html)

That was very interesting... they are a nut predator.

Joanne
Owned by 14 rats

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Kate - 29 Aug 2005 01:26 GMT

>>> Its great to see some people can appreciate how gorgeous these fuzzy
>>> butts are..:))
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> Joanne
> Owned by 14 rats

And here was me thinking they were just plain nuts !!..:))

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Joanne - 29 Aug 2005 01:38 GMT

>>>> Its great to see some people can appreciate how gorgeous these fuzzy
>>>> butts are..:))
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> And here was me thinking they were just plain nuts !!..:))

LOL

Joanne
Owned by 14 rats

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axeman - 28 Aug 2005 00:03 GMT

> Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest. I
> am
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> Meghan

Awww - what a sweet pic! Well done!!

Jacqui

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My rat won a prize!