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Archives for January 14, 2015

Bridge construction

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In our 2014 year-end letter, Diana mentioned that Jamie had taken it upon herself to begin demolition on the bridge in the playroom between the loft and the catwalk. Though we ordered materials for a more long-lasting bridge right away, there was a hang up with the shipping and we finally got the materials just last week! JB began the new bridge construction today:

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This project proved to be pretty enriching—the chimps have been watching JB’s work from the front rooms:

Jamie:
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Jamie and Foxie:
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Jody:
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Elizabeth and I helped JB figure out just how to get the panels up to the second floor (it was more challenging than it seemed at first!) and we managed to get half of the bridge done today. The chimps were super curious about the new set-up, and spent some time inspecting. Missy displayed a little bit on top of it, stomping and testing the sturdiness. I think it passed her test!

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Soon, the bridge will be complete! Here’s what we have to look forward to (Jamie taking a nap on the old bridge, before she tore it apart)
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A day for Adrienne DiCerbo. A day for food.

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Today was sponsored by Eric Beckley in honor of Adrienne DiCerbo’s birthday. Here is the delightful message from Eric,

“Burrito wants to wish his fellow Capricorn Adrienne DiCerbo a happy birthday and hopes that her birthday, like his, is filled with food, food, and more food”.

 

With that in mind, here’s a really old video (July 2008), that was the first time we heard Burrito’s completely unreal food enjoyment noises. You can hear the other chimps in the background food grunting, more or less “normally,” but Burrito’s squeaking noises are pretty unique to him.

Burrito’s obvious love of food is certainly one of the most charming aspects of his personality.

Adrienne, you choice for today may not be an entire head of lettuce, but we join Eric is wishing you for a day filled with the food you love the most – Happy Birthday!

Burrito with lettuce