The hard work of having fun
December 17, 2018 by Katelyn -
When I opened the door to Young’s Hill this morning, everyone crowded into the raceway to file out. Missy was first out and straddled the muddy, icy raceway to avoid walking in it, Burrito clung to the caging the whole way and Foxie just went for it and walked right out through it all. She had places to go with no time to spare. Everyone meandered up the hill together to take in the view. grab a snow snack and enjoy the brisk morning for awhile before coming back inside to warm up.
Top left, going clockwise, we have Missy, Annie, Jamie, Jody, Burrito and Foxie. Negra ordered in and had snow delivered while she lounged in her warm nest.
Jamie has been full of absolute joy today. She started the morning off upside down on her barrel (always a sign of happy Jamie) kicking, flailing and laughing. Then she moved into wild games of chase throughout the chimp house with her caregivers and good friends, Jody and Foxie, then there was policing of the fun and games of others, grooming a volunteer caregiver in training, and somehow she still managed to squeeze in some alone time on the hill to take in her queendom.
But it wasn’t long before she raced back inside for another round of chase:
Frankly, all these good times have been exhausting:
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Lol, you mean “top left, going clockwise” ?
Kately, you’re a hoot! (“Negra ordered in…”) Who shared? Not Jamie, duh! Was it Missy or Jody?
Good catch! I delivered the snow to Negra while everyone else was outside. 🙂
Aw, so sweet of you to spoil the old girl!
Natures coloring on Young’s Hill is just breathtaking. The chartreuse bamboo against the faded yellow of the firehose is gorgeous, especially with jet black Jamie and her bright smile right in the middle of it all. I’ve found the cold can take a lot out of you, making winter napping a necessity!
Especially when you’ve under the floor, toasty heating! Right now, we’re dropping below freezing, my feet are chilled, and I”m jealous of those floors!
Natures coloring on Young’s Hill is just breathtaking. The chartreuse bamboo against the faded yellow of the firehose is gorgeous, especially with jet black Jamie and her bright smile right in the middle of it all.
I’ve found that cold weather can take a lot out of you, making winter napping a necessity!
Be still my beating heart! These pictures of Jamie are adorable. Yet, even in episodes of frolic she
dutifully executed her duties as Party Police.
I get such personal enjoyment from your daily vlogs, & the photography is always just so spectacular, (looks like professional work… : ) & today’s photo of lovable Jamie napping on her nest of blankets, has captured my very heart…SO endearing…
Thank ALL you from the bottom of my heart for your vision & execution of the CSN,& for the OUTSTANDING respect & dedication & Love you give to these magnificent animals us…Bless you all…
Poppy
(So. Ohio)