Ebony, you made me laugh out loud this morning!! I involved my rats in a lot of things when I had them, but I don't think I every brought them on a date with me....dang, I missed out!! LOL

I've had several rats throughout my life, and I have to say the dumbo eared are my favs. Katie, you are right-the hairless kind of do look like aliens...and the heat they throw out!! On a cold winter night, I would curl up with Dory and Mika underneath my sweater and a comforter around all of us, and we would read or cross-stitich and they would keep me toasty warm! Ah, good days, good days! I have to say, I am taken with Alfie and kind of jealous right now that you have two of the cuties!! Lol!