As I drove up to the sanctuary this morning, grey clouds had already gathered overhead and begun drizzling rain. When I began opening up the Chimp House, I could hear the Bronx cheers of Burrito trying to get my attention from the front rooms. The rain was starting to wash away his snowy treats that had accumulated from the previous day and he NEEDED as many snowy treats, posthaste!
After delivering Burrito his snow, I walked around to say good morning to the other chimpanzees. Most of them were still in bed, including the Boss! This is how I knew today was going to be one of those quiet days.
When I opened up Young’s Hill to the Group of 7, only Jamie and Missy were brave enough to venture out in the rain. Burrito didn’t even want to go out into the Greenhouse to watch his friends embark on their adventure. (His feelings changed later on in the day and spent the most of his day in the Greenhouse.)
It was similar on the other side of the Chimp House. Even with access to the Chute, Mave and Willy B felt it better to watch the rain from inside instead of getting a closer look from the outside.
Honey B was the only one who wanted to go out in the Chute to watch the rainfall.
This didn’t last long, however, as she felt it was too cold to stay out long. She followed suite with most of the other chimpanzees, and decided to just rest in the warm building.
All-in-all, it was a really quiet day here.
Also, I just have to share this photo I snapped earlier today. I’ve been trying to think of titles for this shot, and asked caregiver Anthony and volunteer Krissy for help. “Mave the Thinker.” “Chimp-Person of the Year.” “Mave-azine Cover Shot.” “Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Mave-belline.” “Dear Mave: An Advice Column.” “The Most Interesting Mave in the World.”
Any other suggestions?
My suggestion:
” I’m just a MAVE-alous chimp!”
Lois, I like your suggestion!
“Rainy day people always seem to know when you’re feeling blue…” – Gordon Lightfoot.
“Make mine a MAVarita!” Awesome pose!
And special thanks for the picture of The Boss undercover! It seems strange to see her nesting up there.
Well, for the sweet Mave picture, I’m going with one of my fav A.A. Milne Quotes :
“Did you ever stop to think, and then forget to start again ?”
Also thanks for that pic of Jamie, she looks just like a little angel 🙂
Oh, Chad, I am so glad you posted this question! Because if you guys had not come up with captions, we probably would have!
I’m a big fan of “Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Mavelline.” or “the most interesting Mave in the world”. Although frankly, I think that last one kind of goes with an old one taken of Foxie in the front rooms, because I preferred “Stay foxie, my friends.”
Thanks for sharing that pic. Perhaps the first calendar shot for Mabe, maybe she’s trying to catch up with Ms. JoJo.
Marvellous Mave ????
I really like Mavelline
“Mave-be if I strike a super cute pose I can double my Pals.” (hee hee)
Thanks for the great update Chad and for capturing Jamie’s quiet, snuggly side.
“The kissing booth was slow today…. must have been the weather. But I want you to know that I’m still Mave-elous, darlin’!!” 🙂
Simply caption the image with one word: Maverick
I’m ready for my photoshoot
It struck me as I was reading this blog posting that, at its core, it was all about choice: The choice to stay in, the choice to go out, the choice to stay in bed, the choice to get up, the choice to watch, the choice to participate… And this is the true blessing that you gave to the chimpanzees when you took them out of their cages: Choice.