Fair-Weather Chimps
May 28, 2024 by Chad -
As always, I apologize for today’s blog. All staff are arriving at the sanctuary to have our bi-weekly staff meeting. I think I was a little optimistic thinking powering through cleaning to have enough time to grab some photos or video before our meeting. Though we were able to get done with cleaning a little earlier than we usually do, it still wasn’t enough. Especially since it was during the part of day right before lunch, when they are all in the hard to reach spots napping or grooming. I readjusted my plan to get photos during lunch service today. This too was somewhat difficult. On one side, Honey B became a better door than window in my attempts to see/take photos of anyone. On the other side, Burrito just wanted to play, thus souring my attempts with a game of “Poke-the-Camera,” which he finds hilarious.
If you’re wondering why they chimps elected to stay inside instead of venturing out doors today, the answer is weather. There seems to be a little bit of everything in the forecast. It’s cloudy with some sun breakthroughs here and there. Strong gusts of winds are making the panels to the greenhouses rattle. On again and off again drizzles of cold rain are falling from the sky. To top it off, there is some snow that is currently in the forecast for later today. Though realistically (read hopefully) the snow part will change as the day goes on and just turn into rain.
Before the weather started to turn, Negra was demanding to be let onto Young’s Hill first thing in the morning.
Shortly after I opened the door to Young’s Hill, that’s when the weather decided to start. My tall tell sign? Just as fast as she went out, Negra came right back in.
Negra made a beeline straight back to her morning nest.
Negra and her family for the most part stayed in all day. The story next door wasn’t too much different.
Rayne resting next to her cabbage box
But even though outdoor weather wasn’t the most optimal, mealtimes are always exciting. I’m fairly certain I make the same face as Cy and Gordo when my food comes out from the kitchen at a restaurant.
Look how big Cy’s eyes got when the cart was being rolled out
And just as the day started, I will end with Negra in her nest at dinner
Plus Missy and Burrito!
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Apologies, schmapologies, Chad. Given your time restraints, your blog turned out just fine. The photographs of the elusive pan Hibernata, Cy, Missy, and Bubba are perfect. The only feature that could possibly improve today’s blog would be the audio and video of Burrito engaging in a hilarious game of Poke-the-Camera.
I have a feeling that that last photo immediately precedes a poke, Tobin!:sweat_smile:
Glad Neggie made it outside, even if only for a few minuted. Thanks, Chad!
Chad, you must know you never, ever, have to apologize when it comes to the blog. There is no such thing as a disappointing post. To be perfectly honest, you could have posted nothing but your line ”Negra was demanding to be let onto Young’s Hill first thing in the morning” along with that photo of Neggie peeking through the raceway and that alone would have made a sensational blog! (Speaking for myself of course.)
On this busy workday, thanks so much for including photos of Negra in her stacked nest, sweet Rayne, overjoyed Cy, and Negra with her beloved night time nut bags. And then punctuating all that with Missy and your bestie Burrito! (How can anyone be so ridiculously adorable and photogenic?!?!! All the time?!! It blows my mind. Just look at Burrito’s expression! Good grief. One photo of Burrito and you’ve got an excellent blog, right? Add “Caption this photo” and you’re done.)
Love the photo of Cy!!
Never apologize! These photos were amazing! I love to see Neggie chomping at the bit to get out on the hill, even if just for a little bit! Also, that photo of Burrito reminds me of one of the other ones from a while ago where he’s also holding a handful of sweet potato, looking a bit smug!