The 21st (Coming of Age) Random Discussion for TPBM *spleen warning*

misspix wrote in post #7435381
Hi Heather, nice avi

Thank You. John took it at the santuary

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7435387
Thanks Heather....

Who's holding the monkey in your avi? Looks like a cutie! (the monkey, rather than the human....can't see enough of the human to tell)

I am holding Russell and he is still a cutie.

Good Luck Zane. Stay safe out there with the crazy people

Here is a slightly different view of Russell and I.

Might we get to see the whole pic Heather? Please? - Nevermind, just saw a whole one! CUTE! What type of monkey is he? Is there a story to go with it?

short5 wrote in post #7435409
Off and runing to de-snow the world. Later folk.

Be as safe as is reasonable

I like that shot of you and Russell, Heather

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7435437
Might we get to see the whole pic Heather? Please? - Nevermind, just saw a whole one! CUTE! What type of monkey is he? Is there a story to go with it?

Diane, He is a Spider Monkey from South America. Russell was confiscated by Animal Control (primates are illegal in Ca in private homes) when his owner was arrested under an outstanding warrant. The Sanctuary is licensed with Animal Control as a holding facility when primates are involved in a case and when the owner went to pick him up, she noticed a baby bottle in the bottom of his cage and opened it - the bottle contained milk with alcohol mixed in (we assume to keep him quiet, as young monkeys can be rather noisy). When the case was settled in court, the sanctuary was awarded custody of Russell. Since he was under a year old, I and some of the other volunteers were allowed to go in his cage and play with him. When I would go in, all he wanted to do was cuddle as you can see. The only problem was what I would look like when I came out, as he was not wearing a diaper.

Thank You Terri.

why is it different now that he's older? I don't know anything about monkeys so pardon if that seems like a silly question.

monkeygirl wrote in post #7435478
Diane, He is a Spider Monkey from South America. Russell was confiscated by Animal Control (primates are illegal in Ca in private homes) when his owner was arrested under an outstanding warrant. The Sanctuary is licensed with Animal Control as a holding facility when primates are involved in a case and when the owner went to pick him up, she noticed a baby bottle in the bottom of his cage and opened it - the bottle contained milk with alcohol mixed in (we assume to keep him quiet, as young monkeys can be rather noisy). When the case was settled in court, the sanctuary was awarded custody of Russell. Since he was under a year old, I and some of the other volunteers were allowed to go in his cage and play with him. When I would go in, all he wanted to do was cuddle as you can see. The only problem was what I would look like when I came out, as he was not wearing a diaper.

Thank You Terri.

Awwwwww, that's kind of sad that someone would be so heartless as to mix alcohol into their bottle! That's kind of cool that he wanted to just snuggle you....a compliment, I'd think?

I mentioned to hubby about your comment about the boys going to see trains while we went to the zoo and stuff if we'd travel out there....he liked that idea a lot. Here's hoping we're able to make it work sometime. At LEAST next year, if not the following. I'm fascinated with your images and experiences!

Permagrin wrote in post #7435491
why is it different now that he's older? I don't know anything about monkeys so pardon if that seems like a silly question.

He has reached the age where hormones have kicked in, making him aggressive at times, and he is also very strong (and likes to pull hair)

I can still interact with him, but have chain-link between us. When I go to see him, he likes to pull me close to the chain-link and will give kisses sometimes, but he can still get overzealous and be a little rough (kind of like Kona when he gets excited)

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7435339
What is this "Crap Cleaner?" Sounds like I need that for the laptop...its so boggy that its just frustrating.

It's something Lonnie suggested...

http://www.filehippo.c​om/download_ccleaner/

monkeygirl wrote in post #7435478
Diane, He is a Spider Monkey from South America. Russell was confiscated by Animal Control (primates are illegal in Ca in private homes) when his owner was arrested under an outstanding warrant. The Sanctuary is licensed with Animal Control as a holding facility when primates are involved in a case and when the owner went to pick him up, she noticed a baby bottle in the bottom of his cage and opened it - the bottle contained milk with alcohol mixed in (we assume to keep him quiet, as young monkeys can be rather noisy). When the case was settled in court, the sanctuary was awarded custody of Russell. Since he was under a year old, I and some of the other volunteers were allowed to go in his cage and play with him. When I would go in, all he wanted to do was cuddle as you can see. The only problem was what I would look like when I came out, as he was not wearing a diaper.

I'll process up the monkey poo T-shirt shot tomorrow...

Shortly after Russell came to the sanctuary they discovered he liked Brussel Sprouts. Now everyone at the sanctuary calls them "Russell Sprouts..."

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7435521
Awwwwww, that's kind of sad that someone would be so heartless as to mix alcohol into their bottle! That's kind of cool that he wanted to just snuggle you....a compliment, I'd think?

I mentioned to hubby about your comment about the boys going to see trains while we went to the zoo and stuff if we'd travel out there....he liked that idea a lot. Here's hoping we're able to make it work sometime. At LEAST next year, if not the following. I'm fascinated with your images and experiences!

Cool. I would love to play tour guide if you make it out this way.

monkeygirl wrote in post #7435538
He has reached the age where hormones have kicked in, making him aggressive at times, and he is also very strong (and likes to pull hair)

I can still interact with him, but have chain-link between us. When I go to see him, he likes to pull me close to the chain-link and will give kisses sometimes, but he can still get overzealous and be a little rough (kind of like Kona when he gets excited)

How sweet that he still likes to give kisses (does a monkey "kiss" similarly to a human?) but a shame that its harder to interact....

JWright wrote in post #7435547
It's something Lonnie suggested...

http://www.filehippo.c​om/download_ccleaner/


Interesting!!!
I'll process up the monkey poo T-shirt shot tomorrow...

Shortly after Russell came to the sanctuary they discovered he liked Brussel Sprouts. Now everyone at the sanctuary calls them "Russell Sprouts..."

LOL, that's cute!

Awww....like the Russell Sprout shot

Time for me to head to bed. I've been pre-TMSing/researching tripods and heads to order with the Domke inserts. I'm cross eyed now. Night.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7435587
How sweet that he still likes to give kisses (does a monkey "kiss" similarly to a human?) but a shame that its harder to interact....

Heather knows the monkeys better than I do... On the rare occasion I go up there, I don't get closer to their cages than arm's length. I don't want my body parts anywhere close to their mouths. The ex-husband of the woman who owns the sanctuary was bitten by one of the Capuchin monkeys there and the resulting infection put him in the hospital.