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Jody was trying to take a nap in the front rooms this afternoon, so Foxie made sure not to bother her while she was playing.
Photos from Saturday
OK – here are some photos to go along with my lengthy post about Saturday. I’ll post the conflict photos separately.
Jamie with enrichment in playroom
Dave mowing
Wildflower patch from seeds planted at the last volunteer work party
Pie cherry tree. We also have bing cherries that need pitting!
Andrea at sink, Connie offering a pitted cherry to Jackie
trees staked to keep them upright in the Cle Elum wind
Jackie and Dakotta planting seeds in the new herb garden
Consultation over the herb garden – J.B., Dakotta, Jackie, Kristin
Gratuitous shot of the vegetable garden, also Dakotta and Jackie’s handywork
Foxie at the end of the day in room four – she got her necktie troll back. The troll on her lap is the one that spend some time on the roof.
wish list – new items
Just wanted to let everyone know that I added a couple of things to the amazon.com wish list today. Two things we’re a little desperate for are memory cards for our cameras (we’ve worn ours out!) and a wheel barrow or two.
I’ve heard from a couple of people who are sending us troll dolls for Foxie’s birthday on August 8th – yay! Keep em’ coming! I was also looking for toys that Jamie likes. She’s fascinated by those old ball popper things – they don’t seem to make them anymore, but I found one on ebay for only $.99 – check it out here so you know what I’m talking about – I bet there are lots of these at garage sales and such.
In terms of BIG ticket items, we’re going to need a tractor with a plow and a loader before winter. J.B.’s started looking at used tractors online – maybe summer is the time to find a deal?
There are a few things that we now have plenty of – most notably blankets and sheets.
Thank you all for your help in keeping the chimp house stocked and the chimpanzees happy!
Sparkling Cider Enrichment
Today we loaded up a spray bottle with sparkling cider for the chimps. Everyone enjoyed the spray, although Negra had to take a break to spy on us in the mirror, and Missy and Jamie decided they would prefer theirs in a cup.
Hands and Feet, Negra nesting
I envy chimps for their ability to clasp their feet together when they are resting.
Negra built a beautiful nest this morning from a brand new bale of straw. After settling in, she looked pretty content.
Volunteer work party this Saturday!
Join us this Saturday, July 25th, for a volunteer work party at the sanctuary. We’ll be doing lots of landscaping and gardening, and we could use your help. If you are interested, please email J.B. for details. Hope to see you there!
