Rayne seems to be very well-liked within her group, but also among the humans that care for her too. I don’t know if everyone is aware of how obsessed we are with Rayne, well, besides Rayne herself, she is probably aware of how awesome we think she is. There is something about her, it feels like Rayne can handle just about anything with grace. I think we are all drawn to her self-confidence. She can stroll out onto the Bray, something so unfamiliar and scary, and later leave with all the confidence in the world, like it was just another day. She is truly a friend you want to have around. Rayne is not afraid to stand up for her friends, she will encourage them to go out of their comfort zone even when it seems scary, and reassure her friends in times of need. Rayne really is a sweet and gentle soul, but when she does decides to display, oh man, is it epic! The other thing we love about Rayne is how socially savvy she is. Raynie can somehow allow Honey B scream and chase her during a conflict and miraculously redirect into play. She is always finding ways to bring out Willy B’s silly side, but also accept him for the socially awkward chimp he is. Personally, I think she is incredible because she seems to take people as they are: the good, the bad, and the in-between. Rayne also reminds me of my friend Tatu, who is her half-sister, and for some reason it brings me comfort.
Another thing we love about her is her sense of fashion sense. It is unreal!
Rayne standing bipedal on the Bray as a train goes by:
I don’t know how we got so lucky to know a chimp like Rayne:
Bonus photos!
Lucky on the Bray today:
Willy B in the grass <3:
Foxie with 5 dolls:
Annie watching her noisy neighbors:
Can you believe Negra is turning 50 this year? As many of you might know, our Trifecta Jubilee is coming up on June 13th! We will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Cle Elum Seven’s arrival, Terry’s birthday, and of course Negra’s 50th birthday! On Saturday, June 10th at 2pm, we would love for you to join us for a virtual Sit Down with the Co-Directors!
Birthday Girl Herself, Queen Negra:
Rayne has such a sweet look about her….WHAT:scream: NEGRA 50 !!!!!!!!….I sent some trolls and a book….Guess nothing she wants:weary:….Does she have any Obsessions?
Maybe an orthopedic pillow:flushed:
Help Meeeee:weary:
A bucketof frogs?
…:tired_face::tired_face:..
So good to see that Willy B has conquered his fear of the grass!
Maybe Rayne would like to watch some train videos, if the guys will share “their” tv!
Awesome pictures! I am so happy to see many of the WW chimps living in such “luxury”!! Their lives have certainly made a turn for the better!! I do miss them, though!!
simply love!!!
Oh Love always Reigns First…..:heartpulse:But…Maybe Neggie would say Unsalted Peanuts doesn’t hurt:thinking:
such a terrific ode to Rayne. We all need friends in our lives like her. i love her even more! thanks Kelsi.
Love your title today, Kelsi. Very punny! Rayne sounds like an extraordinary chimp lady. I just learned so much about her, so many wonderful qualities (meaning not just another pretty face), thanks! And what a fashionista! Rayne looks marvelous in her mint green sarong. If you are going to conquer the Bray, look sensational doing it.
As a force of motivation, I think Rayne needs that magazine cover again. She needs to stand outside the entry of the chute facing inward towards Honey B and Mave prompting them to “Get It Done”.
Foxie with five dolls. Enough said.
Negra’s 50th birthday….written in my calendar in golden ink!!! Can’t wait!
I love today’s photographs. I am delighted that The Bray has a Park Raynger in its employ to inspect its perimeters and keep watch over the passing trains.
Adore Rayne, always happy to see her featured 🙂 especially on a day like today aka my birthday lol
incredible photos!
Happy Birthday Jason:cake:
thank you so much! :beers:
This started my day in the beet way. Neggie 50. yeehaw.
You are an awesome lady, Ms. Rayne.
Which is easier on chimps walking, regarding the position of their neck. All fours or bipedal?
I’m not one of the experts, but I feel like I can answer this. Knuckle walking is much easier for them, and their main way to traverse. They only seem to walk bipedally when displaying, to look larger, or if it’s cold or rainy out and they don’t want to get their knuckles wet lol
and I think Annie tends to do it more when foraging in the summer, bc….snakes!