Hi Lucinda
Yes I did get your email, thank you very much, you guys are all very kind. I had a few problems with MSN and lost the email link for a while, hopefully up and working again now though.
I had to tell Rodders previous owner last night. She moved to Spain and was going to arrange for them to join her next month, but because she has two cats, a dog that the previous renter of her flat left behind (can you believe some people, they need shooting), and I have read on sites such as this brilliant one, that guinea pigs dont like sun, and since they would be living on a balcony, I suggested that Nanas stays with me, and although she loves them , oh I should say him now that Rodders has gone, she has agreed. So I'm a proud guinea pig 'mummy' now!
Hope all ok with you
Sallyb