According to personal experience, the internet, the faculties of reason and good judgment, and nearly every facet of observable and measurable reality, fall is the best season—pumpkin spice notwithstanding. Sure, I enjoy the green shoots of spring, the long days of summer, and the fact that pushing snow around with a big tractor is considered part of my “work,” but let’s not kid ourselves: We should all want 68-degree days and colorful leaves forever. And I think the chimps will back me up on this, judging by how much time they’ve been spending outside lately (the cows, on the other hand, may place a bit more emphasis on those green shoots).
Speaking of cows, the girls came down the mountain yesterday so that they can sleep in their barn once again. The facilitated ankylosis treatments that Meredith underwent last winter and spring have proven to be worth it, as her crippling hobble has been downgraded to a slight limp and she’s been deemed fit for traversing steep slopes once again, when conditions allow. It’s amazing to see her run after so long, though I have to admit I was holding my breath and praying that those little ankles would continue to support our 3/4-ton girl downhill at stride.
I spent a wonderful 30 minutes this afternoon just watching Honey B explore the Bray. I’m trying to get her to follow me to the very top of the hill, but we’re not quite there yet. She seems to prefer going outside without her group mates and I hope that will change soon. There’s just so much for her to enjoy out there. And this is the best time of year to enjoy it.
Everyone looks so very relaxed and happy. Is there anything better than hearing the moo crew enjoying lunch? Probably not, although some of the chimps lip smacking on a treat comes a close second!
That’s what I was thinking until I heard chimp ruckus kicking up in the background!:smile:
And all of the colors and the light looked idyllic!
Thanks for the lovely long video, JB and videographer! Noone was left out. Am I right, are your efforts to put a little more meat on Bubba working? He almost seems to have a little belly going on
Just this afternoon I was wondering when the cow girls were going to make the journey back to their barn and winter home. So happy to see them trotting along happily, especially dear Meredith. I am thrilled to hear she has done so well after her treatments. Thank you all for giving her a new, improved lease of life.
I truly enjoyed seeing snippets of each group enjoying the fall day. Did you ever expect the chimps to walk across the firehose at that height?! Swinging across it, sure! But walking?! Yikes. Rayne is so savvy on the hoses, perhaps she’ll be the first one to conquer waltzing across it. I hope Honey B soon chooses to venture outside with Rayne and Lucky. Perhaps exploring the great unknown alone is easier for HB now. No pressure, no embarrassment, just figuring it all out in her own time and style.
Seeing Burrito and Jamie under the trees made me wonder if anyone climbed them this summer?
Burrito climbed one of the trees back in August, I think. I was out of town so I’m not sure how high he went, though I don’t believe he went very far up.
I have not asked tihs before, and, maybe I should, already, know but, do the chimps eat grass?
They do! Particularly the sweet new grass of spring–which is why we isually hear of Neggie emerging from her greenhouse nest to climb the hill for grass and prickly lettuce! (IIRC, they did a video on her this year).
here’s the link:
https://youtu.be/FwCsy-GWw0Y?si=TZ6D8gkesyN2Gd0y