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Happy Birthday, Tobin, from Becky!

July 1, 2024 by Katelyn -

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Many thanks to Becky Babcock for sponsoring this day of sanctuary to include the chimpanzees in celebration of her friend, Tobin!

“My favorite humanzee is having a birthday on July 1. I can’t really say “Happy Birthday, I Love You” and seem like I really mean it if I don’t include a Day of Sanctuary. So Happy Birthday, Happy Playface. I Love You. -Becky”

Happy Birthday from us all, Tobin!

Negra:

Mave and Dora:

Meredith:

Gordo:

Sweet Jo:

17 Comments

  1. Avatar Tobin on July 1, 2024 at 8:52 am

    Thank you, Katelyn, for your selection of photographs for this post. Ah, to be able to reach out to the Queen’s peanut butter-covered hand…

    Thank you. Becky, for your gift of sponsorship for our friends in the “vickin-ity” of Young’s Hill, Washington 98922. Alas, another year has come and gone, and unlike you, I haven’t quite achieved that evolutionary leap from mere humanzee-dom as you have; after all, you are now a member in good standing with your ladies’ social circle which consists of Lucky, Rayne, and Mora B.

    For the uniniated (or, as they are more commonly known, people with a grip on Reality), Becky and I will devote hours during our weekly phone calls to our fan-fiction about the latest news of our all-chimpanzee village that is overseen by Mayor Maeve. The latest news: A new supply of magazines arrived at the village library on Saturday. Upon review, the Village Librarian expressed concerned about some of the visual content; photographs of “scary lions” (as opposed to non-scary felines) appeared to have been discerned by his gimlet eye. At the Monthly Town Meeting that is scheduled for tomorrow night, I expect Cy will have some pointed comments to orate about offensive reading material which continues to arrive at his library…at least until nightbags are distributed to the assembled.



    • Avatar Rebecca Babcock on July 1, 2024 at 11:14 am

      Ha ! Enjoy your day and remember to just say “NO !” to plaid, if you make it in to Cy’s village.



  2. Avatar Lori on July 1, 2024 at 8:53 am

    Happy birthday, Tobin! I hope you have a great day!



  3. Avatar Amy Goldshine on July 1, 2024 at 9:15 am

    Happy Birthday Tobin! Wishing you the most joyful day. Thank you for all you have done for my beloved chimpersons, and for your wonderful posts. Blessings and love!



  4. Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2024 at 9:53 am

    Thank you, Becky!
    Hope your birthday is fabulous, Tobin!



  5. Avatar Adrienne on July 1, 2024 at 9:54 am

    Happy-panthooty birthday to you, Tobin humanzee! :monkey_face::gift::champagne_glass::cow2: Thank you for generously sponsoring the sanctuary, Becky!:clap:



  6. Avatar mo on July 1, 2024 at 10:09 am

    Happy Birthday, Tobin!



  7. Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2024 at 11:24 am

    And World Chimpanzee Day is coming up.
    Here is Dr Goodall’s message today. I would love to see that book happen.
    https://youtu.be/xgRz77zQZhE?si=Dhg5vgxzCt6CRqzB



  8. Avatar Gaynell on July 1, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    Happy Birthday, Tobin. I enjoy your thoughtful posts on the CSNW chimps. Thanks, Becky, for a friendship sponsorship.



  9. Avatar Susan Kathleen Feeley on July 1, 2024 at 2:56 pm

    Happy birthday,Tobin! and what a delightful friend you have in Becky. I always love your blog comments and I suspect you have a devilish sense of humour. Your love for the chimps and bovines always shines through and of course the icing on your birthday cake would be a visit to CSNW (we all have our dreams) but for now enjoy a “virtual” tour of the sanctuary with those gorgeous photos. Best birthday wishes to you!



  10. Avatar Nancy Duryea on July 1, 2024 at 5:40 pm

    Thank you, Becky for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for your bff Tobin. Happy Birthday, Tobin and thank you for all you do for the residents of CSNW and for your enjoyable comments!



  11. Avatar Marie on July 1, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    Wow…..Happy Birthday Tobin!…..May All your Dreams come True……Enjoy Your Day and Have some Cake..Double Frosting:grin:



  12. Avatar Judy on July 1, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    Happy Birthday Tobin! I love reading your comments 🙂 I say celebrate all month – exactly what I think Burrito would say.



  13. Avatar Tobin on July 1, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    My gratitude to each of you for your kind words on this Day of Infamy and Shame. How heartening it is to see my pal demonstrate how a cowlick is created; as always, it is a delight to see a photograph of my beloved Farmer Jody in her element.

    Speaking of whom: Could you all do Jody and me a favor today? Please tell someone you know that you love them.
    .



    • Avatar Marie on July 1, 2024 at 6:52 pm

      soooooo it’s a day of Infamy and Shame:rofl:….Have some Choclate Cake…..I Hear it Heals All Wounds:rofl:…..Like a Bottle of Fine Wine…gets Better with Time…:hugging:????



      • Avatar Marie on July 1, 2024 at 6:56 pm

        ? = little boy with Birthday hat:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:Darn Emoji



  14. Avatar Kathleen on July 2, 2024 at 2:20 pm

    Oh no! I somehow missed this post in yesterday’s email feed. Happy, happy, happiest of all birthdates to you, Tobin. Your love for the sanctuary residents is inspiring. Go sit in box and enjoy your favorite food with a good publication while wearing cowgirl boots!



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