Triangle Ferret Lovers Newsletter

Issue 16, March/April 1997

Table of Contents

1. Ten Things A Ferret Asks of It's People
2. When is the next TriFL Meeting?
3. March 1 Meeting Notes
4. Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
5. In the Spirit of the Irish... A Limerick by Dave Taynor
6. Spring-time Shedding Advice
7. Speaking of Blockages... by M. Dorman
8. Ferret Liberation Organization (FLO) Dispatch
9. TriFL Has Ferret Items For Sale!
10. Keep Your Ferret Hydrated! by Meg Carpentar of Chaotic Ferrets
11. Instructions on Photographing a Ferret
12. Newsletter Address

• My life is likely to average nine years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
• Give me time to understand what you want of me.
• Place your trust in me -- it is crucial for my well being.
• Don't be angry at me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment, and friends. I have only you and your toes.
• Talk to me often. Even if I do not understand your words, I understand your voice when you are speaking to me.
• Be aware that however you trust me, I will never forget it.
• Remember before you punish me that I have sharp teeth, but I have chosen not to bite you too hard.
• Before you scold me for being "uncooperative", "obstinate", or "sad", ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right attention or I'm sick and need medical attention.
• Take care of me when I get old; remember you too will grow old.
• Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there holding my paw.

Owning ferrets is a constant path of mutual discovery and that is what life is about. Ferrets and life are only a chore if that is what you choose to make of them. Ferrets are not stressed out about what the future holds and there is no need for you to be either. Seek life out like a ferret. Go forth boldly into the unknown. You will be happier for it!

by Rudy the Ferlospher

Please take a few minutes to call your area churches, civic organizations, clubs, etc. and ask if our non-profit club may be able to utilize their facility for monthly two hour meetings, preferably with our fuzzy kids, and free since our barely existent budget is barely existent.

1. The Lovvorn Family (Rogues Gallery Ferret Shelter) was featured in the Durham's Herald Sun newspaper on March 3, 1997.
2. Please check your address label for expiration of your club membership.
3. TriFL will be featured in Raleigh's News & Observer Wednesday section called "Join The Club."
4. An elementary school teacher has asked TriFL to be a part of their May 20th "Science Day" featuring ferrets. If you want to participate with Pam Taynor, please call Shari at 231-3222.
5. TriFL is still in need of a volunteer President and Vice-President. If you would like detailed information on responsibilities, contact current President Karen at 596-9393.
6. Pet store Nip Training lessons need to be coordinated for Cary, Raleigh, and Durham. Please let us know if you are interested in participating.
7. Our next festival participation will be the Hillsborough Hog Day on June 21st.

What to expect at the Faire: Families with children who will want to pet a ferret and learn about them. All participants are asked to dress in some semblance of pre-16th century attire - long skirt and blouse for ladies, loose fitting pants and shirt or tunic for men. On-line clothing pattern address is "http://www.bibiana.com/velvet/peasant.html".

Bring your healthy, shots-up-to-date, kid-friendly ferret, with its harness/leash and carrier with water bottle and food bowl.

If you cannot make it to the Faire, we still need artwork on ferret history, a storyboard, photos, pictures, etc. for the booth. You can deliver your "creation" to Joseph in Raleigh or Karen in Durham before Easter weekend.

There once was a ferret named Rikki

And when he peed, he wasn't too picky

He peed on the floor

and in front of the door

So that's why the floors are so sticky.



Josie's a ferret I know

Who likes to bit on your big toe

Don't take off your shoes

Or you'll soon have a bruise

And I'll say "I told you so."

         

Belle the ferret must dig

And she looks like she's dancing a jig

She hips and she hops

She never stops

That's why the whole in the carpet is so big.

It is still touch and go as the concern is she will develop scar tissue in her duodenum where the earplug was lodged. The other earplug was free floating around in her stomach. By the way, these earplugs did not show up on previous x-rays. Please be careful about what you have lying around your home. Never underestimate a ferret!

- M. Dorman

Shirts and Embroidered Items:

Beautiful, machine-embroidered ferret design available in albino,

dark-eyed white, sable or silver mitt.  Choose from 3 shirt styles

and 5 colors. Please specify shirt size/color and ferret color when

ordering (S, M, L, XL, XXL).  Colors: red, blue, white, purple,

yellow.  Design is also available on canvas tote bag or ball cap. 

Bags come only in white.  Ballcap is your choice of colors.  Want

to personalize?  We will embroider your name or your ferret's name

free of charge!



Tee shirt:                                                $21.00*

3-button shirt:                                          $28.00*

Polo shirt:                                               $35.00*

Canvas bag (avail. in white only):               $20.00*

Ballcap (please specify color):                   $15.00*



Jewelry:

Finely detailed sterling silver or gold-plate ferret pins are

available in two designs: a small (1" x 1") sitting ferret or a

large (2" x 1") standing ferret.



                           Sterling silver:      Gold plate:

Small ferret                    $13.00           $18.00*

Large ferret                    $18.00           $23.00*

*Plus shipping

Cheers to all, Meg Carpentar of Chaotic Ferrets

Remove film from box and load camera.

Remove film box from ferret's head and throw in trash.

Choose a suitable background for photo.

Mount camera on tripod and focus.

Find ferret and take dirty sock from mouth.

Place ferret in pre-focused spot and return to camera.

Forget about spot and crawl after ferret on knees.

Focus with one hand and fend off ferret with other.

Get tissue and clean nose print from lens.

Get ferret's attention by squeaking toy over your head.

Replace your glasses and check camera for damage.

Jump up to grab ferret and say, "No, not that corner!"

Locate remote control from ferret's favorite hidey hole.

Stumble over tubing and squeaky toy to get to the futon.

Press the "on" button, and resolve to try again tomorrow.

TRIangle Ferret Lovers

4001 Cummings Circle #1-B

Raleigh, NC  27613

This web page is maintained by Pam Sessoms. I can be reached at: pjdutche@email.unc.edu.

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