h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Nah, Shakespeare wrote 'ope'. It was a long time ago, before there were dictionaries.

They are cute, and no, you aren't supposed to make pets of them. Although this one is as tame as can be - s/he lives under our porch.

You aren't supposed to have pet squirrels or raccoons, either - people do it, though. If it's native to North America, somebody probably has one as a pet, illegal or not.

We don't recommend skunks, though, unless you de-scent them.

I've got to go now, says Elektra, who also says 'Hi' to you. So hi and bye, and stay well!

ah! Shakespeare unhedukated southern types kan't sphell etc

like robins/blackbirds etc they get used to being fed and "accept" certain humans being close

I'd love a skunk!

I always said to "folk" - signs on shop doors etc "no dogs allowed - unless a guide dog" I want to walk into a shop with a leopard and say - it says dogs not cats