So I thought I'd post something about this today.  I woke up this morning to find that one of my little girls, ChiChi, had passed away during the night.  I think she had a good, happy life.  She was 2 and a half years old, which is good by rat standards, as I understand.  Laura and I gave her a bath the night before, so I'm happy that she was cleaned up nicely when she went.  She is survived by her sister Thisby, who seems to still be in excellent health.  Laura and I buried her in Laura's backyard this morning and Laura suggested we pick up a flower to plant over her, so that'll be on the errands for this week.  I plan to post some more pictures of her later when I have my computer set up.
-D