Annie, Missy, and Jody passed the early part of the afternoon in the greenhouse, grooming quietly.
Annie gently passed her fingers through Jody’s hair as Jody basked in the attention.
Suddenly, there was a scream. Nothing for the girls to worry about, as it came from the other group. But they were compelled to see what was going on. Off to the hill they ran.
Having two chimp families on site means having twice the drama.
But other people’s drama is far different than our own. As social primates, both humans and chimps enjoy other people’s business a little too much. The girls gathered by the fence to catch a glimpse of the action.
To the dismay of our spectators, most of the neighbor’s drama is mild and short-lived, such as when Willy B gets a little too rambunctious or when Mave overreacts to his occasionally boorish antics. And this time, the drama was over quickly. Nevertheless, Jamie decided a patrol was in order.
Her crew followed her up the fence line and around the hill.
While Jamie forged ahead, Missy and Annie maintained an easier pace to accommodate Foxie, who is slowed by arthritis.
Upon their return, all was quiet.
The gang resumed their normal activities – lounging, grooming, napping.
And waited for the next exciting twist in the neighbor’s ongoing saga.
Cynthia Cavalle says
Thank you so much for your wonderful work for these amazing friends!
Kathleen says
The excitement never stops at CSNW.
But Jamie? Only 3 stars? Really?! I had her pegged for 4 or 5 for sure.
Linda C says
My thoughts exactly, Kathleen…only 3!? I guess they only get a 5 from Jamie if the blue scooter comes out. …when you live next to The Young and the Restless, maybe it takes more to impress…
But I hate to see my pal slowing down…:(
Paulette Wrisley says
Ooh Foxie’s brilliant red haired doll! Love it! It photographs so well- jumps off the page. Thank you so much for your photos. I especially loved seeing their grooming session, it looks so peaceful. I could feel it. What a great photographer. I just wish I could’ve been a part of it. I would give anything to groom and chill with them.