I would like to add a disclaimer.
At no point during the manufacture or posting of this thread was any animal ever endangered, harmed or caused distress in any way.
Bunglie has never owned a live gerbil and has certainly never harmed one, although she has been placed in a 'cyber' gerbil cage above mumsnet towers against her will.
This thread is and was always meant to be fun. The instigator will remain anon. for her own protection (but it wasn't me!) and many apologies to anyone who found it cliquey, or insulting in any way. It was not meant to be.
When it says 'only joking' that is what it means, but thank you all for making me laugh and cry, sending me bonkers and making me think!!
I hope you all have a wonderful New Year
Oh and if you still don't get it, don't worry that is the whole point!
Mumsnet is a very special place for many people for whatever reason and I hope that it stays just as it is and wish Justine, Carrie and Rachael a good 2005.
(Who said Bunglie can't grovel?)