A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
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My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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That is just great! Hi Lulu, welcome to FG!:)
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Lulu2 wrote: A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?Enough for me Lulu.
Welcome to FG, hope you enjoy. :-6
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?Enough for me Lulu.
Welcome to FG, hope you enjoy. :-6
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Howdy! :-6
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Hi Lulu!
Hope you enjoy it here. There are lots of nice and interesting people.
And then, of course, there's Nomad;)
Hope you enjoy it here. There are lots of nice and interesting people.
And then, of course, there's Nomad;)
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Lulu2 wrote: A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Hi lulu and welcome.
Tell us all about the Zoo....I've never met anyone who works in a zoo.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Hi lulu and welcome.
Tell us all about the Zoo....I've never met anyone who works in a zoo.
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SnoozeControl wrote: Hi Lulu, nice to meet you. Can we get a hint who your friend is?
Yeah, I wanna know too . . .
Yeah, I wanna know too . . .
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Goodness! You folks are all online at once! Thanks for the welcomes. We'll see if my friend wants to 'fess up. (There's a clue there, if you know Southern accents.) Does he get extra points for a referral? Free dishes or something?
Bez said "Tell us all about the Zoo....I've never met anyone who works in a zoo."
I'm not sure what you'd like to know. Some days it's the most rewarding, humorous, satisfying, deeply enjoyable thing on earth. Other days (when animals die, for example) will break your heart.
Zoos have always been places for families to go and spend time together, marveling at the great diversity of life. Increasingly, though, zoos realize their roles are expanding.
In these days of horrendous climactic changes and human overpopulation, zoos are without a doubt, ARKS. Without captive and in-field breeding programs, we will lose all great apes in the wild within 20 years! Hundreds of species disappear every year! So--besides recreation, conservation is a huge part of what we do.
In addition to those, education is critical....we have hundreds of thousands of school children visit every year (free, I might add,) hoping to capture their interest and their hearts, so they'll grow up to feel the passion for animal life that we all share.
And finally, behavioral research is an increasing part of what goes on in zoos. By studying animals in the zoo, we can learn how their behaviors have contributed to "who" and "what" they are. (We could never have increased the population of California Condors, for example, without researchers learning how they breed/choose a mate/lay eggs, etc.)
Now--I've just given you the "zoo talk," and if you're still awake, I'll say that, in addition to all the above....it's fun to watch the monkeys and hold the snakes and play with the bugs!
Thanks, everyone.
Bez said "Tell us all about the Zoo....I've never met anyone who works in a zoo."
I'm not sure what you'd like to know. Some days it's the most rewarding, humorous, satisfying, deeply enjoyable thing on earth. Other days (when animals die, for example) will break your heart.
Zoos have always been places for families to go and spend time together, marveling at the great diversity of life. Increasingly, though, zoos realize their roles are expanding.
In these days of horrendous climactic changes and human overpopulation, zoos are without a doubt, ARKS. Without captive and in-field breeding programs, we will lose all great apes in the wild within 20 years! Hundreds of species disappear every year! So--besides recreation, conservation is a huge part of what we do.
In addition to those, education is critical....we have hundreds of thousands of school children visit every year (free, I might add,) hoping to capture their interest and their hearts, so they'll grow up to feel the passion for animal life that we all share.
And finally, behavioral research is an increasing part of what goes on in zoos. By studying animals in the zoo, we can learn how their behaviors have contributed to "who" and "what" they are. (We could never have increased the population of California Condors, for example, without researchers learning how they breed/choose a mate/lay eggs, etc.)
Now--I've just given you the "zoo talk," and if you're still awake, I'll say that, in addition to all the above....it's fun to watch the monkeys and hold the snakes and play with the bugs!
Thanks, everyone.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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I'm an educator and volunteer keeper. I spent 9 years preparing food for various monkeys--I'm a mother, so I know how to chop fruit and veggies! :wah: I've been pinched and peed on more times than I'll ever remember and one of my all-time favorite monkeys used to grab me by the nose and pull my face up to hers so she could "groom me." (Bianca was a black howler, if you know those.)
It's very satisfying to give adult tours to colleges and special interest groups...my favorites to do are of the primates. We do a really well-received one on Valentine's Day called "WOO AT THE ZOO." It's for adults only and it's great fun to do because we can discuss all the FUN stuff!
People ask what my favorite animal is and I usually say it's the one I'm looking at when you asked. There aren't any I don't like.
It's very satisfying to give adult tours to colleges and special interest groups...my favorites to do are of the primates. We do a really well-received one on Valentine's Day called "WOO AT THE ZOO." It's for adults only and it's great fun to do because we can discuss all the FUN stuff!
People ask what my favorite animal is and I usually say it's the one I'm looking at when you asked. There aren't any I don't like.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Lulu2 wrote: A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Welcome Lulu! I like your name. It's our nickname we use for our youngest. :-6
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Welcome Lulu! I like your name. It's our nickname we use for our youngest. :-6
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Lulu,
You sound like an interesting person who has much to share with the Garden.
I look forward to your future posts:)
Cher
You sound like an interesting person who has much to share with the Garden.
I look forward to your future posts:)
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Lulu2 wrote: A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Im sorry Lulu, but no its not enough. I dont want you to feel overwhelmed we can skip pre-school and kindergarten. We must begin in the 1st grade though. Be thorough please. Teachers, pets, vaccinations and the like.
I myself am a mad scientist/ninja/movie critic/....well the list goes on and on. Why some of my experiments are here in the forum now. :sneaky:
So.....as you were saying ?
Also
Welcome :-6
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
Im sorry Lulu, but no its not enough. I dont want you to feel overwhelmed we can skip pre-school and kindergarten. We must begin in the 1st grade though. Be thorough please. Teachers, pets, vaccinations and the like.
I myself am a mad scientist/ninja/movie critic/....well the list goes on and on. Why some of my experiments are here in the forum now. :sneaky:
So.....as you were saying ?
Also
Welcome :-6
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Ah, Nomad....your reputation has preceeded you. ("There are lots of nice and interesting people.
And then, of course, there's Nomad)
;) I promise not to hold it against you.
I was born a poor black child, in outer Mongolia. Life was hard, as we followed the yaks, lugging the yurts. It pains me to speak of it. Perhaps some day, sitting at the campfire, drinking raki?
And then, of course, there's Nomad)
;) I promise not to hold it against you.
I was born a poor black child, in outer Mongolia. Life was hard, as we followed the yaks, lugging the yurts. It pains me to speak of it. Perhaps some day, sitting at the campfire, drinking raki?
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Lulu2 wrote: Ah, Nomad....your reputation has preceeded you. ("There are lots of nice and interesting people.
And then, of course, there's Nomad)
;) I promise not to hold it against you.
I was born a poor black child, in outer Mongolia. Life was hard, as we followed the yaks, lugging the yurts. It pains me to speak of it. Perhaps some day, sitting at the campfire, drinking raki?
:eek:
I was born a poor black child in Chittagong ! We have so much to discuss, I dont know where to start. Ill start in the 1st grade ok ?
And then, of course, there's Nomad)
;) I promise not to hold it against you.
I was born a poor black child, in outer Mongolia. Life was hard, as we followed the yaks, lugging the yurts. It pains me to speak of it. Perhaps some day, sitting at the campfire, drinking raki?
:eek:
I was born a poor black child in Chittagong ! We have so much to discuss, I dont know where to start. Ill start in the 1st grade ok ?
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Pass the raki, toss another dung chip on the fire and begin.....
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Calling my bluff eh ? Well guess what sis ? Im calling your bluff and doubling the bet. 4 cow turds in.....show me what ya got ?
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First grade? What was that? The steppes were our class rooms as we herded the yaks into the high mountains and watched the yakettes born in early spring. (That's a Mongolian technical term, by the way.) Grandma taught us to make yak-butter tea, which was our drink of choice. (Later on, we learned how to make Mongolian fire-water, but that's another tale.) We played polo on foot, with sheep heads as targets and could race for hours, barefoot, dodging ca-ca as we went.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Lulu2 wrote: First grade? What was that? The steppes were our class rooms as we herded the yaks into the high mountains and watched the yakettes born in early spring. (That's a Mongolian technical term, by the way.) Grandma taught us to make yak-butter tea, which was our drink of choice. (Later on, we learned how to make Mongolian fire-water, but that's another tale.) We played polo on foot, with sheep heads as targets and could race for hours, barefoot, dodging ca-ca as we went.
I like monkeys ! :-6
I like monkeys ! :-6
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As do I. We used to frolic with them as we crossed the land bridge into what was later called Southern California, land of fruits and nuts.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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:wah: Here...have some yak-butter tea...you'll feel better in no time at all.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Thanks, Pinky! (Pick you up in an hour...be ready!)
Edited to add that you all are really welcoming and I appreciate it very much! Champagne is on me....where's the bar?
Edited to add that you all are really welcoming and I appreciate it very much! Champagne is on me....where's the bar?
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Lulu2 wrote:
Edited to add that you all are really welcoming and I appreciate it very much! Champagne is on me....where's the bar?
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Valerie and I love our champagne!
Can we have caviar too?:)
Edited to add that you all are really welcoming and I appreciate it very much! Champagne is on me....where's the bar?
Ooooooohh boy
Valerie and I love our champagne!
Can we have caviar too?:)
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Caviar AND my homemade pesto on bruschetta with fresh mozzarella! Anyone want some hummus? I make it with roasted red peppers....
Anyone have a blender? It could be Margarita time....
Anyone have a blender? It could be Margarita time....
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Lulu2 wrote:
Now--I've just given you the "zoo talk," and if you're still awake, I'll say that, in addition to all the above....it's fun to watch the monkeys and hold the snakes and play with the bugs!
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OK, I know I am tired, but when I first read this line,I did not read the word AND, therefore thought LULU was saying she enjoyed watching the monkeys hold the snakes and play with the bugs. I then thought it would be neat to watch the monkeys do that too!! :wah:
Now--I've just given you the "zoo talk," and if you're still awake, I'll say that, in addition to all the above....it's fun to watch the monkeys and hold the snakes and play with the bugs!
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OK, I know I am tired, but when I first read this line,I did not read the word AND, therefore thought LULU was saying she enjoyed watching the monkeys hold the snakes and play with the bugs. I then thought it would be neat to watch the monkeys do that too!! :wah:
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*pulls the covers up over Marie and tells her to enjoy a quick nap*;)
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Well well...look who I found. Hows it goind Lulu?? Thanks for letting me know about this board. It's gonna take some time to find everything cause there's a lot going on here. I may be crying for HELP.:-5
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Me too, Lulu. Hey, can I have some of that Margarita stuff?
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Lulu2 wrote: A friend who may wish to remain anonymous (:wah: ) introduced me to this board sometime ago and I've been lurking awhile. I work at a large zoo and am interested in just about anything related to animals and travel and humor. I love to cook and read and enjoy classical music.
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
WOW. How in the HELL did I miss this intro???? You work at a ZOO??? I am so incredibly green with envy. Animals....I love animals. Welcome to FG, Lulu, and please forgive my lateness in welcoming you. I hope you love this place as much as the rest of us do!! :yh_peace
It's been a long time since I introduced myself to a message board...it feels odd! Is this enough?
WOW. How in the HELL did I miss this intro???? You work at a ZOO??? I am so incredibly green with envy. Animals....I love animals. Welcome to FG, Lulu, and please forgive my lateness in welcoming you. I hope you love this place as much as the rest of us do!! :yh_peace
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Well, BabyRider, I'm happy for your welcome and always glad to see a fellow animal lover! Any time you want to talk about life at the zoo....let me know. I'm always afraid of boring people.
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Oh dear, rest assured. LuLu can be sooooo boring. :yh_eyerol
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My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Hi LuLu! I finally made it over here. Thanks for the invite!:)
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Lizard Lips wrote: Hi LuLu! I finally made it over here. Thanks for the invite!:)
Lizard Lips??!?!?!!! That is an absolute RIOT!!!! How funny...
Welcome to FG, Lizard, and I hope you post an intro of your own so we can all say "howdy."
This is great, all these new faces!!! I expect some great fun in the near future for FG!! :yh_peace
Lizard Lips??!?!?!!! That is an absolute RIOT!!!! How funny...
Welcome to FG, Lizard, and I hope you post an intro of your own so we can all say "howdy."
This is great, all these new faces!!! I expect some great fun in the near future for FG!! :yh_peace
[FONT=Arial Black]I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
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Lulu, you're a master networker!
The last time a group of friends all dropped in at once it was hardly what I'd call a positive experience, though I met a couple of really good friends because of it.
But this time is definitely different. You & your friends bring fresh breezes and sunshine ... and Rain!
... to our beautiful garden. I'm glad to meet you.
The last time a group of friends all dropped in at once it was hardly what I'd call a positive experience, though I met a couple of really good friends because of it.
But this time is definitely different. You & your friends bring fresh breezes and sunshine ... and Rain!
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SnoozeControl - proof that the worst of storms can produce lovely flowers. :-6
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SnoozeControl wrote: Ditto!
And I think I've got a girl crush on Lulu.
Snoozie
We're gonna have to share her :-4 :p
And I think I've got a girl crush on Lulu.
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We're gonna have to share her :-4 :p
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Thanks, everyone! I'm having a wonderful time...if it all gets to be "too much," just blame ADAM ZAPPLE!
(Muuuuuuuaaaahahahahahahahaha)
(Muuuuuuuaaaahahahahahahahaha)
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay