Happy Birthday, Rayne!
January 29, 2024 by Amanda -
Socks, box, books, mangoes. These are some of Rayne’s favorite things and today we made sure she had them for her 34th birthday! She and her group also got a forage lunch with corn, leeks, cherry tomatoes, and small paper cups of smoothie. We would like to extend our appreciation to Paulette Wrisley for sponsoring Rayne’s birthday. Thank you, Paulette!
As I’ve gotten to know Rayne in my short time here, I’ve grown to really admire her personality. She keeps a cool head most of the time and seems to value maintaining the traditional order of things among her group; being selective about which conflicts she chooses to intervene in. Sometimes she lays down the law, other times she calmly flips through her bonobo book, unbothered, while chaos ensues loudly around her. She’s also been seen to keep the peace in a placating gesture to Willy B when he’s growing anxious or an invitation to Honey B join her when Mave and Dora left her alone. She’s really a sweet soul. I’ve also been lucky enough to share in Rayne’s more silly, quirky nature. Sometimes she’ll find a sock to don and walk around in for no apparent reason. Her preference for a good box to sit in during mealtime is just delightful. And occasionally I can get her to join me in some goofy playtime, stomping feet and bobbing heads.
It was a pleasure to celebrate Rayne today and I hope you all enjoy our video of the celebration!
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Happy birthday to the beautiful and lovely Rayne! She just has such a cool aura that I really admire. I also love watching her be silly with the girl group or Willy B. I love how she can get that big aloof guy acting like a little kid again.
Beauty and brains, just like her half-sister Tatu. It must run in the family! Enjoy your party, Raynie!
Happy birthday, beautiful Rayne! Wow, you all entered the mad cap party spirit enjoying those yummy treats.I love that all the gang join in and let rip. I wish I was there and had your energy! Thank you for sharing and thankyou, Paulette for sponsoring this lovely lady’s special day.
Well, Happy Birthday, Rayne! I wondered how they’d celebrate her. Think she felt celebrated?
It’s been awhile since a video of them at supper time. How wonderfully excited they all were!
And thanks for the behavioral bio; she sounds like a chimp to be emulated, and certainly enjoyed!
Gordo and Willie B:grin:….Nice…….Hay , that’s one way to Break up a Fight…throw some Food…Thanks for Pointing out the Toes.. she was so busy eating that Juicy Mango that I totally forgot her Feet….Happy Birthday Rayne :rose::rose::rainbow:
Thank you, Paulette, for sponsoring Rayne’s birthday. Wow, lots of mango mania and a delicious forage I’d like for my birthday. What a fun day for the chimps.
As I remember the person in whose memory I sponsored this day two years ago, I think it is fair to ask: What is it about people who have birthdays on January 29 that they have such endearing personalities?
I wish Rayne Marie a Happy Raynie Day birthday and another good year of playing with her sisters and friends…and sharin a play face or two with Willy the B.
Aw, so good to know that she makes time for Honey B when Mora doesn’t want her around!
I’m glad she had a lovely birthday, and I’m happy that you guys had a backup mango at the ready when one of those stinky, greedy boys took hers! on hwr birthday!
Thanks for the party footage! Always good to see their joy! Thank you as always, Paulette!
Oh Happy day!!! Happy birthday to sweet girl Rayne!!! She stole my heart for sure!! So thoughtful and nice to make sure Honey B does not feel left out…
i just got back from celebrating my sisters birthday tonight and was then able to participate in beautiful Rayne’s party.
Thank you Paulette for sponoring this delightul food fest and thanks Rayne for extending an invitation to my girl Honey B.
Happy Birthday dear Rayne! It’s wonderful to see and hear how excited they all are with the special menu! So happy that Rayne got more mangoes! Thank you Paulette for sponsoring today:)
Happy birthday to you, sweet Rayne!!
What a party! (Thank you Paulette!). The pre-party excitement was over the top. Glad to see this group I has totally settled into CSNW Party Mode! I enjoyed the “Come on over” view with everyone dashing over in a line. A great feast and sick party favors for everyone.
…and sock party favors for everyone.
Happy Birthday Rayne :birthday:
Many more happy birthdays to the most beautiful, the smartest and the wisest chimpanzee lady with the brightest smile ever! Thank you, Paulette for sponsoring Raynee’s celebration!
Do you actually say or sing Happy Birthday to the chimps, and if so do they recognise those words, so they know something nice is about to happen?
I have thought that as well. i think they would probably recognise when they sing Happy Birthday.