Road to Ragna

[Schwartzie]

I haven’t got Ragna yet. I love different genres of TV series and in the Historic section after Game Of Thrones I love Vikings. My husband’s cat is called Flokie after being called Lagartha because the pet shop guy told us he was female...oh my word...I promise we won’t get the gender thing wrong this time Soufflé - eeekkk - promise. My hamster’s name is Ragna after Ragna Lothbrooke not Rosie (Please see thread on oily fur to enjoy the comical side of that comment) courtesy of Shannonmcn. I have no idea what colour he will be but am so so excited to meet him.

This thread is a thread documenting the life of Ragna and I feel despite not meeting him yet, his journey began with me signing up to this forum. His journey began with me asking question after question and sitting for hours pouring over the internet to find suitable materials for his habitat. I’ve sat drawing out logs, hideouts, coconut houses, sand baths etc to scale to make sure I ordered enough things for Ragna. Like you all keep saying - he just might not like that certain log! Finding the rabbit cage and adjusting it with my hubby was so much fun. My hubby has been so supportive and really interested. His first pet ever was Flokie who he loves to bits. He is excited to learn about handling and taming a hamster.

The best part of this journey so far has been meeting all of you. I’ve never met you face to face or know some of your names but all of you have been so kind. You have patiently answered my questions and are excited with me which makes me feel part of something. To feel part of something feels good.

I really can’t wait to meet my hamster but first I have to wait for his 51 items that are split into 3 different dates and those 3 different dates are divided into batches so it’s like 20 different deliveries...grief!!! I might have bought too many things for my Ragna but I wanted him to have a variety and I also wanted to design a cage set up that he will love and enjoy. I had 2 hamsters as a child who lived in tiny cages and with minute wheels - I honestly didn’t know any better - maybe those 2 hamsters will forgive my ignorance when they see a happy Ragna ruling his roost.

I hope the next 3 weeks speed by for my sanity as well as all your sanity - lol -and my deliveries arrive quicker than expected. I keep tracking them and some are still in the USA - does anyone know anyone in the USA who knows someone who works for courier companies - hahahaha! The road to Ragna so far has been amazing...I’ve learnt so much and just can’t wait for the next part of the journey!

A special thanks to Luna G, Serendipity, Shannonmcn, Soufflé, Ria, Coco and the other members for investing in me and making it possible for a hamster to be owned by someone who has the support and kindness of hamster owners who make a difference.