I am going camping until Sunday. If I'm not back by Monday, I am

[ScreamingMeemie]

lost somewhere in Michigan's vacation wonderland.

See you soon, and miss you mostly. :hi:

[sundog]

1. don't get eaten by bears

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. I'll try

not to. :hi:

[sundog]

7. don't get rabies from vampire bats

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. I used to be afraid of getting them caught in my hair...you're trying to

frighten me...aren't you? :hi:

[sundog]

18. of course not... just be careful of piranhas in the lake

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Everyone knows that's an old urban legend...

right? right? RIGHT?????

[progmom]

2. sigh...

you're abandoning me in my hour of panda need. :cry:

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. I'll be there in spirit babe.

The panda is just getting into that really really cute stage. We have hours of panda adoration ahead of us. I watched Hua Mei until she was a year. The San Diego Panda just had its first checkup. :hi:

[CottonBear]

20. Look: The first picture of the baby San Diego panda!

Have fun camping and canoeing! We'll watch the panda while you're away! :)


Many of you may have noticed that at about 7:30 this morning Bai Yun left the den. This has been a fairly regular event for her over the past week but this time our veterinary and animal care staffs were waiting in the wings. When Bai Yun had moved out to her sunroom, the cub was gently removed from the den for its first exam. Our veterinarians moved quickly to make an assessment of the cub’s health and body condition.

A few minutes after the exam began the cub was returned to the den. Bai Yun rushed back into her den and scooped her cub up off the ground, comforting it expertly as always.

Stay tuned for the results of this exam. We will have information to share with everyone soon.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/index.php?cat=8

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. I keep clicking over there to see if they have posted the sex yet!

:hi: Did you know that Bai Yun and Tian Tian are half siblings? I just learned that on the website. :hi:

[CottonBear]

22. I did not know that. I love the panda names and their meanings.

Some of the San Diego zoo pandas and panda cubs have returned to China and live in a big outdoor natural habitat! I bet they're very happy! :)

[HuckleB]

3. What kind of tent do you camp in?

:hi:

We head out for a two night adventure on Saturday, so I hope you're here on Monday. I'll still be hanging out by Mt. Adams.

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. I think it's a Wilderness. We have two. They are dome tents with

three rooms. :hi:

[HuckleB]

14. Nice!

Enjoy!

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Have fun!!

Are you going UP? Or elsewhere?

Enjoy the michigan outdoors, take something warm to wear at night, and remember, bears are not toys.

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

11. We're going to Sterling on the Rifle River a camping and canoe

trip. I will try to remember your kind words of advice. :hi: Thanks!

[merh]

8. Have fun!

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Thank merh!!

:hi:

[merh]

16. Maybe you will find a neat pet rock to bring home!!!!

:bounce: That would be great and then we can start another post a picture of your pet rock thread!!!!! :bounce:

Have a great time!! :hug:

[arwalden]

13. Tent Camping? Or RV Camping?

I hope the Grumpys have a wonderful time! Don't forget the mosquito repellent!

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Tent. And I almost did! Thanks for reminding me. I've got the first

aid kit, but not the repellent. Thanks!

Someday it is my dream to have an RV. Have you used yours a lot this season? :loveya:

[arwalden]

17. Yes... We're Getting Our Money's Worth...

about one camping trip a month (as soon as things started to warm up).

We've got three more planned for the rest of this year! We just love our little pop-up camper!!

[Rising Phoenix]

23. don't forget the deep woods Off