For 6 years I had a pair of Ferrets, both males, that shared my basement workshop, as part of their hunting territory. They make great pets. Sleep about 12-16 hours a day, use a littlerbox, and don't bark. However!! They can and will get into everything. Closed cabinets, covered boxes, you name it and they will find a way into it. They love to steal small things, and hide them away in some out of the way place, like under the basement stairs, or inside a couch or big chair. This problem forced me to put everything away in high cabinets, and not leave anything out on my work tables. As a result, I had a very well organized, and clean workshop, but spent a lot of time getting supplies out, and then putting them all back.
They have both passed away, as they have rather short life spans. I do miss the chaos they brought into my life, but not enough to go out and get 2 more. I've replaced them with a small dog, Maggie by name, who demands more of my time, playing fetch. Which forces me to stop working on knives, and take a break. I find these breaks are good for the soul, and keeps the work of meeting dead lines and delivery dates, as part of the joy of building knives.
Season's Greetings To All,
Best Regards,
Jay Maines
Sunrise River Custom Knives
