This month I’ve let my Talbert Zoo readers down and I apologize. It’s been a few weeks since I last updated this blog. October is nearly over and I still am not used to my family’s school schedule yet. It’s been a busy, crazy couple of months. I’ll try my best to catch you all up on the happenings at The Talbert Zoo. Monkey and Bear October 2013 Goose is now a junior in high-school and sometimes I can not believe that she is that old. School has been tough…
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Friday Funnies from the Zoo
In Parrot’s school journal: “I like my Dad I like Pizza But I Love the Grey Goo!” The Grey Goo from the computer game Tasty Planet Back for Seconds Conversation with Monkey Mom: What is on your face? Monkey: Marker. Mom: Why do you have marker on your face? Monkey: Kitty told me to do it. Mom: Do you do everything that she says? Monkey: Yes. Mom: If Kitty told you to jump of a bridge would you do it? Monkey: Yes. Mom: If Kitty told you to kiss a…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend and Kitty Humor
The Talbert Zoo survived yet another Memorial Day weekend. Despite the crappy weather we have been having out here in Spokane, Chris still managed to clean out the garage on Saturday and serve a tasty meal on the grill that evening and Sunday night. Chris is the master chef at the zoo. He serves up some delicious and healthy meals for us and our little animals. On Saturday he grilled turkey burgers and hot dogs and Sunday he grilled chicken legs with home made tomato-free barbecue sauce (Parrot is allergic…
Read MoreFishy Fish, Jew Water and Other Zooisms
I think the animals are going wild this week at The Talbert Zoo. Nice weather and summer time just around the corner is contributing to the “wild-ness.” Yesterday Monkey scared us half to death. He asked me if he could play outside but I told him that he had to wait because I was just getting out of the shower. I had all the doors locked downstairs but the Monkey escaped. When I got down there I noticed that the sliding glass door was unlocked and Monkey was nowhere to…
Read MoreAre Goose and Kitty Really Best Friends?
Kitty is growing up and sometimes I wonder if Goose ever will. A few days ago we were outside for a walk and when we got closer to home Kitty saw three little girls her age playing outside with a pink motorized Barbie car. Like a typical five-year-old girl, she got excited and wanted to join in the fun. The co-zookeeper and I let her run off and play with the other girls. We just told her to stay close to home. Now if Kitty sees those girls outside she…
Read MoreKitty’s Experiment with Make-Up
This is what happens when you put nail polish on your eyelid. Do not try this at home. By the way, the weather finally improved! TEMPTATIONS Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Tasty Chicken Flavor, 30 oz. Tub 4.8 out of 5 stars(67378) $13.93 (as of April 30, 2024 09:57 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to…
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Read MoreKitty’s Birthday
Kitty turned five yesterday. We went swimming at the YMCA on Sunday and ate dinner, opened presents and ate cake afterward. We had a family party with just us and Grandma and Grandpa Talbert. Below are a few photos from Sunday. I can’t believe our little princess is five. Advantage II Large Cat Vet-Recommended Flea Treatment & Prevention | Cats Over 9 lbs. | 6-Month Supply 4.5 out of 5 stars(69769) $68.98 (as of April 30, 2024 09:57 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of…
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