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Day at the Zoo








It is NOT a coincidence that I get great pictures of the monkeys every time I visit the zoo with my husband. They see him coming, they know him. But I can't tell you any more about it; I don't want to have my membership revoked.

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  1. I'm flabbergasted about your monkey comment... was Darwin right after all?!? (from your Fither)

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  2. Wow! Every picture is incredible! Thanks for sharing them! Bet you had a great day!! (Nana)

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  3. No,no,no! You can't leave us hanging like that! Post anonymously or something! lol

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  4. I know the secret...but won't tell. : ) Though after 30 years of orangutan comparisons... Hey, I will tell you if you ever want real worry of being kicked out of the zoo, go with our neighbor Darlene. She took Brian and I when we were teenagers and climbed over the fences in restricted areas to pick up feathers she liked.

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  5. Fantastic pictures!! Looks like it was a good day out!

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  6. Absolutely beautiful pictures! Of course, now I want to know how you get such great pictures of the monkeys!

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  7. Those are some great pictures, I love the zoo! Now could your husband possibly act like a monkey?
    My son does it!

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  8. Gosh Karen, those are beautiful zoo pictures! We have a great little zoo here -- maybe this will be the year I finally get back there! I LOVE that elly pic!

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