first, I wanted to remind you that we will be at the carson rubber stamp convention this weekend if any of you are inclined to come on over. we'll have our new line of rubber stamps as well as collage sheets to match. more info at http://www.astampinthehand.com/
ok...2nd...I had to tell you what we did today. Deb Denton, penguin keeper at seaworld and super cool friend I know through artfest gave us a private tour today and allowed us to stand with the 300 penguins (in the 20 degree freezer they live in), walk with a flamingo (as tall as we were), feed 3 manatees (my hand went inside their mouth!) and I petted some dolphins...oh and did I mention the emperor and other penguins we were able to pet and get up close to??? Tracy and I are in a state of wonder and bliss after our fantastic day.
well...I am in a hotel room right now, using tracy's computer so I'll write more when I get home. just wanted to post about our fun day.
thanks deb. you are as cool as those penguins...no...you are way cooler!
Teesha, I have to say this is way cool that you got to do this!!!!! I LOVE penguins!!!! Manatees!!!! Whoa!!!! I sure hope you got some pictures!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteomigosh Teesh- you NEVER blog!! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time. Wish I coulda done more....
Sounds like a most wonderful day! Molly and I slept in the manatee area once - it was incredible to wake up and see them floating around together. You're brave to feed them - they are BIG!
ReplyDeleteLove penquins!!! They are way too much fun to watch. Happy to hear you are having a great time. By the way tell Tracy to check out my blog as I am writing more and more thanks to his inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience for you. I'd love to have seen it. Being with any animal is wonderful; but those that you are usually only able to look at - wow. I am so happy for you - something great to remember. Also hope that you were able to get pictures. Peace
ReplyDeleteHello!! It sounds like a wonderful, wonderful experience!! I have swam with dolphins, and petted penguins, but have never been near a manatee (even though I am from Florida, and they used to be abundant there)...Lucky you!!
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found you off of dede's blog. sooo cool about sea world!
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky, lucky woman you!!! I am so envious, but of course in the most gentle and loving way. I am addicted to sea world and love the penguins and the manatees. I think you just got one of the rarest of gifts, oh the wonder of it. I am mad for animals, I mean anyone who knows me has to know this. As I am writing this I am literally surrounded by rescued cats. I love to pet the bat rays and the dolphins, we've also done the swim with the dolphins thing but it feels kind of sadly artificial to me. I want them to be free. Beau, my son, and I have done this in Tahiti, Hawaii, at Seaworld, and in Mexico. Mexico was the best, but Manatees, nope never been lucky enough to do that, or get close to the penguins, I just press my nose up against the cold glass.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your inspiration and art. When I'm blue, (been a tad blue lately, my own health issues, Mom diagnosed with uterine cancer, and boyfriend/lover of sixteen years having serious midlife crisis), all I have to do is come by and seek inspiration and joy. You truly radiate it. Love ya, Jacqui
Penguins and manatees and dolphins, oh my! What an amazing treat. I got to pet a penguin once and was stunned at the downy silkiness of their feathers; they always look like such little greasers and they are *not* at all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool opportunity.
OMG what fun!!!! You had the chance of a lifetime:D
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Hello Teesha.
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Smile and very happy about the 4 issues of "Play"....love your things :)
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I need to get to know somebody that works at a zoo! I hope you'll post lots of photos, I'd love to see you surronded by 100 penguins! :-)
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I would love to hear more about the time with the animals...what total fun!
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Teesha, where are you we miss you? are you alright? I just hope your relxing and having a good time hope to see you soon. A true admirer. Lisette Flores-Nieves
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