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Archives for October 31, 2020

A Jamieween Tale of Two Scarecrows

October 31, 2020 by Diana

Today was Jamieween, a day unlike any other.

Today we celebrated Jamie Chimpanzee’s birthday and Halloween. And boy did we celebrate.

All of the humans truly outdid themselves this year. Enrichment Coordinator Chad has been thinking about and planning some special surprises for Jamie’s 43rd, and there was a lot of improvised fun sprinkled on top. Caregivers came in on their day off to help and share in the celebration.

I’ll start with Jamie. She had a particularly fantastic day. It was chilly early this morning, but as soon as I opened the hill for the chimps, Jamie bolted out and I joined her on the first walk of the day. The morning light choosing spots to illuminate on the hill was so beautiful (the photo below doesn’t quite capture it, but I posted a short video clip on Instagram), and I was glad she invited me along to enjoy it.

There were many gifts for Jamie throughout the day (thanks to those who purchased items from our wish list for Jamie!). These gifts were left for her in different areas for her to find. Katelyn noticed that Jamie had a particular interest in mummies a while back – she was carrying around a national geographic and paying special attention to some photos about mummies. So of course mummy books were a part of her celebration.

Kelsi and Anna created a “haunted box fort” for her in the playroom so she could enjoy some of her new books.

Later, after a refreshment…

…she checked out another one of the mummy books in the greenhouse:

Yesterday the winds were howling, but today was still and crisp and even warm, so of course we had to set up some Halloween food forages outside. The chimpanzees got to enjoy their very first pomegranates of the season – whole pomegranates! Jamie was quite pleased.

If you have seen past Jamieween celebrations, by now you might be wondering about the pumpkin and Jody…

This year, Chad had the idea of making scarecrows for the chimps with edible heads, so the pumpkin stood in as the head of the scarecrow on Young’s Hill.

Behold:

Due to her actions in past years, Jody has been bestowed the title of Great Pumpkin Thief. It wasn’t certain that she would be holding that honorific this year, however, because while Jody was off collecting pomegranates, Annie took an interest in the jack-o’-lantern (minus the lantern):

 

Annie also un-stuffed the scarecrow a bit and founds some hidden nuts.

But in the end, Annie left the pumpkin in place for Jody, the true thief, to strike again.

There was no obstacle, including one Burrito Chimpanzee, that would stand in her way:

Just look at that determination:

Everyone, as in years past, eventually got to enjoy the fruit of Jody’s labor by partaking in some of the pumpkin. Queen Negra nibbled on some from her bed, sharing with Missy:

For the other group of chimpanzees, we decided to use a head of cabbage for the scarecrow noggin. Chad added the jack-o’-lantern touch and Anna secured the scarecrow to a post:

I can’t look at that and not laugh. On the other hand, I can also imagine a horror movie with that character.

Willy B may have thought the same. He did not want to interact with the scarecrow, but made a quick job of devouring the cabbage:

Mave and Honey B were enjoying a lettuce forage in the chute while Willy B had his personal Jamieween treat, and later all three had a little party in the mezzanine with sparkling cider and popcorn:

Mave hoots while Honey B eats popcorn

Then for lunch they too got whole pomegranates. These, however, were extra special as they had had a visit from carver Chad. I’m sorry I did not get any photos of Willy B putting a whole pomegranate in his mouth and attempting to chew.

For dinner, Willy B, Mave, and Honey B got their own taste of pumpkin, which they devoured. Here’s Honey B:

Jamie ended her day by grabbing one of her new boot books and collecting some corn cobs in a box to enjoy in the front rooms, emitting low, contented moans as she ate.

All of the chimpanzees had a day of non-stop partying and are now sleeping soundly. There were many other photos as well as videos of the day, but I see that it’s dark and late and I should get home to my own haunted home.

I hope you all had a fun treat-filled day like the chimpanzees and that it continues into the night!

Filed Under: Annie, Caregivers, Enrichment, Honey B, Jamie, Mave, Negra, Party, Sanctuary, Willy B, Young's Hill Tagged With: animal rights, animal sanctuary, Animal Welfare, celebration, chimp, chimpanzee, forage, halloween, jamieween, Party, pomegranate, pumpkin, Sanctuary, scarecrow

Happy Birthday, Jamie Chimpanzee!

October 31, 2020 by Katelyn

Sherry Padgett sponsored this most amazing of days, the day we celebrate our beloved boss’s honorary birthday (of course, we celebrate Jamie herself every day)! It’s what’s known around these parts (and really all over the world, to her fans and followers) as Jamieween!!:

“My earliest introduction to CSNW – just last year – was watching a YouTube of Jamie reading her first boot book; and I was immediately in love. I went back to the Blog’s 2008 beginning and read every blog post, watched every video, like it was the Best Book Ever! Love and Hallow-hoots to all .. but especially Jamie, who is still and will always be the best Boss I ever had. I want to sponsor her special day to make it her happiest Jamie-Ween ever! Please give that girlfriend some pears on me. :)”

Sherry, this is amazing. I think you belong to an elite club of blog readers at this point! I did the same thing when I first learned of the sanctuary, but I only had a mere couple of years to backtrack through at the time, so your love of the chimpanzees and dedication to reading ALL THOSE POSTS (!!) brings a huge smile to our faces. Jamie is such a special chimpanzee person. Thank you so very much for thinking of her and helping to provide our brilliant resident woman of mystery, intrigue, and occasionally fear-inducing trickery, with the best birthday yet!

Naturally, as one of the biggest celebrations of the year here at the sanctuary, party prep is underway in the chimp house, so be sure to tune in later today to see the shenanigans!

Happy Birthday, Jamie! We couldn’t love you and your unique, beautiful, creative, crazy-intelligent self any more. We are all so grateful you are in our lives, and honored to be part of yours.

Happy Jamieween everyone!!

Amazing pumpkin past:

To date, no Jamieween would have been complete without The Great Pumpkin Thief, Jody! Will she make an appearance this year??:

This most beautiful birthday woman, Jamie. We love you, James. <3

Filed Under: Jamie, Jody, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Marcus!

October 31, 2020 by Katelyn

Lisa and Marcus Andrews sponsored this wonderful day of spooky sanctuary and shared this message: “Happy Anniversary to us, and Happy Halloween to everyone!”

Me being me, I really cannot think of a better day in which to celebrate pretty much anything one would choose to. Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Marcus! May it be full of all the mystical magic and wonder this day holds. And many thanks to you both for making today’s celebration of our own Jamie Chimpanzee on her birthday (officially known as “Jamieween”) all the more special with your support.

Happy Halloween/Jamieween everyone!

Burrito and Jody:

Negra:

Foxie and Jamie:

Burrito:

Missy and Annie:

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day Tagged With: chimpanzee, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

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