2008 New England Show

The items I sold at the 2008 New England Gerbil Show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:41:52 -0700

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The items I sold at the 2008 New England Gerbil Show.

Grace & Tori's new backdrop that I made at the show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:42:49 -0700

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Grace & Tori's new backdrop that I made at the show.

Some of the items available in the silent auction.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:43:38 -0700

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Some of the items available in the silent auction.

The items available in the raffle.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:44:30 -0700

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The items available in the raffle.

Jenn Bell's fantastic gerbil set up. Her gerbils looked very entertained and happy all weekend. :)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:45:27 -0700

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Jenn Bell's fantastic gerbil set up. Her gerbils looked very entertained and happy all weekend. :)

Jenn's gerbils take a nap.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:54:22 -0700

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Jenn's gerbils take a nap.

An adorable gerbil pile. I believe these were Kelly Johnson's gerbils? (If I'm wrong, please email me and let me know!)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:55:12 -0700

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An adorable gerbil pile. I believe these were Kelly Johnson's gerbils? (If I'm wrong, please email me and let me know!)

Another adorable face at the show. (Again, I think this is one of Kelly's gerbils, but correct me if I'm wrong.)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:56:03 -0700

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Another adorable face at the show. (Again, I think this is one of Kelly's gerbils, but correct me if I'm wrong.)

Tori plays in her tank on the show floor.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:57:02 -0700

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Tori plays in her tank on the show floor.

More gerbil cuteness.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:58:28 -0700

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More gerbil cuteness.

One of Kelly's very handsome gerbils.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:59:29 -0700

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One of Kelly's very handsome gerbils.

A reporter records the sound of a gerbil running in a wheel.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:40 -0700

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A reporter records the sound of a gerbil running in a wheel.

Three of Jo Kelley's adorable pups!

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:01:33 -0700

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Three of Jo Kelley's adorable pups!

Jo's main table at the show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:02:40 -0700

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Jo's main table at the show.

Grace frolics in her tank before the show starts.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:06:08 -0700

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Grace frolics in her tank before the show starts.

A nice photo of Grace.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:07:00 -0700

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A nice photo of Grace.

Donna Anastasi brought Herman and Sebastian a present: a drink holder from McDonald's. They both had a blast with it, especially Sebastian. :)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:07:59 -0700

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Donna Anastasi brought Herman and Sebastian a present: a drink holder from McDonald's. They both had a blast with it, especially Sebastian. :)

While Sebastian crawled over the drink holder, Herman enjoyed tunneling under it.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:09:01 -0700

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While Sebastian crawled over the drink holder, Herman enjoyed tunneling under it.

Toby poses next to his cardboard treehouse.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:12:35 -0700

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Toby poses next to his cardboard treehouse.

My table at the 2008 New England Gerbil Show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:13:27 -0700

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My table at the 2008 New England Gerbil Show.

Kelly Johnson, hard at work during judging.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:14:32 -0700

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Kelly Johnson, hard at work during judging.

Judge Libby with Herman and judge Donna with Adam, as they choose which should win Best In Show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:15:35 -0700

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Judge Libby with Herman and judge Donna with Adam, as they choose which should win Best In Show.

Donna announces BWC's Kaden's 1st Place ribbon.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:40:16 -0700

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Donna announces BWC's Kaden's 1st Place ribbon.

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nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:41:21 -0700

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One of the top winners of the day was once a shelter gerbil. A great inspiration and rags-to-riches story. :)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:44:07 -0700

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One of the top winners of the day was once a shelter gerbil. A great inspiration and rags-to-riches story. :)

Donna announces Herman's wins at the show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:44:47 -0700

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Donna announces Herman's wins at the show.

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nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:57:23 -0700

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This little pup won Best Of Opposite Sex for the entire show. A great accomplishment for a pup!

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:58:28 -0700

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This little pup won Best Of Opposite Sex for the entire show. A great accomplishment for a pup!

Me with Herman after he won his AGS Championship (by accumulating enough points in the three shows in which he's competed). Photo by Donna Anastasi

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:59:36 -0700

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Me with Herman after he won his AGS Championship (by accumulating enough points in the three shows in which he's competed). Photo by Donna Anastasi

Me with Herman again. (Photo by Donna Anastasi)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:00:42 -0700

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Me with Herman again. (Photo by Donna Anastasi)

Herman crawls on my shoulder after the show. (Photo by Donna Anastasi)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:51:07 -0700

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Herman crawls on my shoulder after the show. (Photo by Donna Anastasi)

A gerbil crawls on Diana Nott's head during the gerbil tricks competition.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:52:50 -0700

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A gerbil crawls on Diana Nott's head during the gerbil tricks competition.

A family reunion for my gerbil Sebastian. From left to right: Sebastian, his mother Kaden, and his sister Jaden.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:53:41 -0700

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A family reunion for my gerbil Sebastian. From left to right: Sebastian, his mother Kaden, and his sister Jaden.

Another photo of Sebastian with his mom and sister.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:54:36 -0700

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Another photo of Sebastian with his mom and sister.

These three family members also swept their class at the show. Sebastian (left) got 3rd Place, his sister Jaden (center) got 2nd Place, and his mother Kaden (right) got 1st Place.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:53:41 -0700

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These three family members also swept their class at the show. Sebastian (left) got 3rd Place, his sister Jaden (center) got 2nd Place, and his mother Kaden (right) got 1st Place.

Another reunion. Herman and Kaden together for the first time since they were raising pups together.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:54:34 -0700

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Another reunion. Herman and Kaden together for the first time since they were raising pups together.

Herman (left) and Kaden (right). Herman and Kaden were the first mated pair in AGS history to both receive Championships!

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:54:45 -0700

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Herman (left) and Kaden (right). Herman and Kaden were the first mated pair in AGS history to both receive Championships!

Kelly with her gerbil Adam, who won Best In Show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:55:24 -0700

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Kelly with her gerbil Adam, who won Best In Show.

Three of the gerbils who won their Championships: Kaden (left), Herman (center), and Adam (right). Also shown are Kaden's breeder and owner Jo, Herman's proud owner Kylee (me), and Adam's ow ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:38 -0700

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Three of the gerbils who won their Championships: Kaden (left), Herman (center), and Adam (right). Also shown are Kaden's breeder and owner Jo, Herman's proud owner Kylee (me), and Adam's ow ...

Jo made a new tank backdrop for Kaden and Jaden at the show.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:57:35 -0700

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Jo made a new tank backdrop for Kaden and Jaden at the show.

Diane Nott's table (front) and Donna Anastasi's table (back). Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:57:50 -0700

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Diane Nott's table (front) and Donna Anastasi's table (back). Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

Tracy Kukkonen's fantastic homemade gerbil tank. She has three very spoiled, happy male gerbils who live in this tank. :) Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:58:03 -0700

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Tracy Kukkonen's fantastic homemade gerbil tank. She has three very spoiled, happy male gerbils who live in this tank. :) Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

Janice discusses her gerbils and hamsters. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:58:28 -0700

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Janice discusses her gerbils and hamsters. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

(Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:58:41 -0700

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(Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Kelly Johnson with her gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:58:55 -0700

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Kelly Johnson with her gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Tracy and Judith announce winners in the Pet Class. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:59:06 -0700

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Tracy and Judith announce winners in the Pet Class. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Tracy, who helped Libby coordinate the show. She did a fantastic job of making announcements and keeping things both orderly and fun throughout the day! (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:59:19 -0700

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Tracy, who helped Libby coordinate the show. She did a fantastic job of making announcements and keeping things both orderly and fun throughout the day! (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Chris Vrba's ceramic gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:07 -0700

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Chris Vrba's ceramic gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

My gerbil Christmas ornament, which features Herman. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:18 -0700

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My gerbil Christmas ornament, which features Herman. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

My gerbil magnet, which features Nellie. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:33 -0700

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My gerbil magnet, which features Nellie. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Serena and Larry. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:48 -0700

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Serena and Larry. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Here I am judging the Senior Class. (I loved judging this class! Senior gerbils are typically very mellow and friendly. These seniors were no exception, and they were a lot of fun to judge!) ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:31:30 -0700

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Here I am judging the Senior Class. (I loved judging this class! Senior gerbils are typically very mellow and friendly. These seniors were no exception, and they were a lot of fun to judge!) ...

Libby's daughters help her record her thoughts as she judges some of the 150 gerbils who competed in the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:31:44 -0700

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Libby's daughters help her record her thoughts as she judges some of the 150 gerbils who competed in the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Me during a busy afternoon of judging gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:32:00 -0700

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Me during a busy afternoon of judging gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Janice's table, with her fantastic gerbil tubes, food dishes, houses, and more. I bought one of her brightly colored tubes for Grace and Tori's tank. They love it! (Photo courtesy of Jo Kell ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:32:14 -0700

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Janice's table, with her fantastic gerbil tubes, food dishes, houses, and more. I bought one of her brightly colored tubes for Grace and Tori's tank. They love it! (Photo courtesy of Jo Kell ...

Christine and Wayne pose next to the adorable banner for their kennel, Story Books Gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:31 -0700

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Christine and Wayne pose next to the adorable banner for their kennel, Story Books Gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

One of the very happy kids who adopted a gerbil at the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:43 -0700

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One of the very happy kids who adopted a gerbil at the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Chris Vrba with the sign for her kennel, Autumnglory Gerbils. (My gerbil Gobo came from Autumnglory Gerbils.) Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:59 -0700

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Chris Vrba with the sign for her kennel, Autumnglory Gerbils. (My gerbil Gobo came from Autumnglory Gerbils.) Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley.

A group photo after the show. (I wasn't in this photo. I was evidently out of the room when it was taken.)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:34:14 -0700

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A group photo after the show. (I wasn't in this photo. I was evidently out of the room when it was taken.)

Danielle with her gerbils. She and her mother traveled from Florida for the show in New Hampshire. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:34:52 -0700

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Danielle with her gerbils. She and her mother traveled from Florida for the show in New Hampshire. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

(Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:35:01 -0700

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(Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Linda, who came from Canada, looks on as Janice holds a show carrier with one of her ribbon-winning gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:35:12 -0700

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Linda, who came from Canada, looks on as Janice holds a show carrier with one of her ribbon-winning gerbils. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Danielle and her mom. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:35:24 -0700

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Danielle and her mom. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Donna's gerbil shows off her trick during the gerbil tricks competition. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:40:13 -0700

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Donna's gerbil shows off her trick during the gerbil tricks competition. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Donna's gerbils hang out at the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:40:24 -0700

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Donna's gerbils hang out at the show. (Photo courtesy of Jo Kelley)

Sebastian (left) with his brother Keegan (right). Both brothers won 3rd Place ribbons in different classes.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:40:46 -0700

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Sebastian (left) with his brother Keegan (right). Both brothers won 3rd Place ribbons in different classes.

Keegan (left) and Kalen (right).

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:40:44 -0700

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Keegan (left) and Kalen (right).

Siblings Keegan (left), Kalen (center), and Sebastian (right).

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:41:07 -0700

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Siblings Keegan (left), Kalen (center), and Sebastian (right).

Jo shows off her new hamster Nolen, whom she adopted from Janice of Holmden Hill Haven.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:41:38 -0700

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Jo shows off her new hamster Nolen, whom she adopted from Janice of Holmden Hill Haven.

Nolen

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:42:24 -0700

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Nolen

Nolen poses for a photo.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:42:41 -0700

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Nolen poses for a photo.

So exactly what does it look like when one enthusiastic gerbil owner and judge and one experienced gerbil breeder travel halfway across the country to attend a gerbil show? How many gerbil t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:33 -0700

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So exactly what does it look like when one enthusiastic gerbil owner and judge and one experienced gerbil breeder travel halfway across the country to attend a gerbil show? How many gerbil t ...

And the inside of the car.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:50:32 -0700

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And the inside of the car.

The back of the car.

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:51:36 -0700

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The back of the car.

Another view of the backseat of the car. My car is happy to be home and no longer lugging an insane number of gerbils across the country. ;-D

nobody@smugmug.com (twinsqueaks) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:52:34 -0700

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Another view of the backseat of the car. My car is happy to be home and no longer lugging an insane number of gerbils across the country. ;-D