Went straight to Pets at Home after work yesterday. I now have two gerbils. They are small and cute, but very nibbly of everything and anything. Out came the ear plugs at 2am.

I don't know if they're male or female just yet - too young to tell properly. I was assured they are the same though, by the standard ginger freckly pet shop boy geek.

However - one is a bit humpy. I hope they're just gay.

No names yet, suggestions gratefully recieved (I'm sure we're been here before...).