A big ole’ heat wave is coming to Cle Elum this week and although today wasn’t the hottest of the hot upcoming days, it is still a *very* warm 92 degrees Fahrenheit. On days like this, afternoons tend to be a little quieter as the chimps find cool spots to relax throughout the chimp house. A wonderful thing about the Pacific Northwest, though, is that nights and mornings tend to be a good deal cooler than the afternoons. This means that, in the morning, Jamie’s group still gets to enjoy Young’s Hill and Cy’s group is frequently inviting caregivers to play chase throughout the greenhouses!
In the afternoons, we work to provide the chimps enrichment to keep them cool – and today we made snow-cone-boats for everyone! Check out the photos below to see how they enjoyed it.
This morning, Annie and Missy enjoyed a bit of morning climbing on Carlene’s Tower.
Annie inspecting some tall grass out on Young’s Hill in the morning glow of sunshine.
While everyone went out to explore the hill, Negra opted to hang back and watch (ahem, nap).
Negra and Foxie enjoying a post-breakfast relaxation session in the greenhouse.
Foxie was all about a slow motion game of pass-the-troll-through-the-caging, before she took them back for a cuddle.
Cut to the afternoon – cleaning is complete, lunch has been had, and it’s time for some cooling enrichment! We took shaved ice and added in a drizzle of Grape Juice and a few freshly harvested raspberries and currants, courtesy of our abundant garden outside of the kitchen.
Everyone was super excited! It’s tough to snag photos of the chimps with the snow cone boats, since they eat them so quickly, but I took a few mediocre ones with my phone to share. 🙂
Annie:
Cy:
Dora:
Foxie:
Jamie:
Terry:
I also wanted to make a quick shout out- we can’t express how amazing our volunteers and supporters are, no words could ever do it justice. And today I wanted to send a thank you to volunteer Patti for her surprise delivery of vegan ice cream sandwiches for the staff and a box fan for the chimps! Thank you!!
Marya says
What great pics, Grace! Thanks for taking all these and sharing them. I must admit, even though it’s not in the 90’s where I am in Redmond (WA, but will be later this week) the shaved ice & tasty fruit looks very refreshing. I’d have my face buried in them, too. And the pic of Foxie w/ her doll sleeping on her belly is quite charming. Well, they’re each charming in their own individual ways, of course!
Arlene and Michael says
Hi Grace thanks for the great post. Those snow cone bowls look so refreshing. Oh and there are no mediocre pictures of the Chimps – only beautiful ones!!! Love them. Thank you.
Linda C says
Aw, thanks, Grace!
The sno cone boats look lovely! Dira in particular seems grateful.
i love the pic where Foxie has one cyborg eye!
How kind of Patti to take care of the other caregivers!
CeeCee says
These Pic’s are so cool and refreshing, thanks for sharing.
And I love it when Jamie uses her table ….Like a Boss !!
Kjreiter says
yes, many thanks to all volunteers. blessings from Montana Pattie!.
those ice shaveed treats looked yummy for a hot day. wonderful idea and looks to very low sugar. :blush:
Barb says
The pic of Annie came up and what took my focus was her beautiful thumb. All shiny smooth with a stunning black nail. who does her manicure?
Kathleen says
So many fantastic photos, especially the ones taken with your phone! Thank you Grace.
Shaved ice and fruit boats! Yummy. Why didn’t I think of that?! It appears as if little Dora got a case freeze brain enjoying hers. I laughed seeing Foxie and Jamie snacking two fisted! And seeing Jamie eating at her little table (like a boss, as CeeCee correctly pointed out) always brings a smile to my face.
To all of you, stay cool this week! Get the hand misters out!!
Nancy Duryea says
Nice pictures Grace, I particularly like the one of Foxie and her beautiful feet. I hope you all keep cool this week.
Kim Harris says
I can see why everyone loved the sno cone treats, they look ‘berry’ tasty and refreshing. I need some of those refreshments, especially after the 113° heat down here in southwestern Oklahoma. The food y’all prepare always looks so yummy; y’all need a CSNW book of tasties and yummies to add to the online shop. I think Fauna has a cookbook available for purchase. I’d sure buy a CSNW cookbook – the chimps eat way better than I do!
Do you need more box fans or misters? I bought a mister for my son’s dog and it works so well, they like to use it while they’re sitting on their deck. Misters might be perfect set outside, facing into the greenhouses. Or anything else to help get through this brutal heat. At least y’all cool down at night. It’s 6am here in OK and our “low temp” is 78°.
All pics are great; we’re not “piccy”. I really need to fall asleep, my brain is getting goofy!