LEAPIN' LEMURS!!!

For my birthday, my beautiful wife brought me to the Seneca Park Zoo!  http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/


I should have known that we were going since there was a theme to my breakfast...


Spoonbill


Sloth!


This rhino is in lockdown.  Look at those bars






It's a good thing I can't get a Meerkat as a pet.


Bald Eagle just chillin' in the park


Who will win in snake vs. Hulk.  Also, I should note that it is an awesome time to go to the zoo because it is the Zoo Boo.  Kids get to trick or treat with the animals.


A hyena getting a pumpkin for a halloween treat


And now to hide it somewhere good


Tiger


His name is Justin Verlander and he will be taking the game tonight against the Yankees in game 3.

 
I <3 bugs="">


Totem poll from the old Midtown Plaza Mall.


PENGUINS!


Seal


These guys really ham it up for the camera





Most awkward Polar Bear ever...




The Step Into Africa just opened!  I've been wanting to go to the zoo since we moved to Rochester, but we've been waiting until this opened.  Then, we just got busy since it's been open for a while.  YEAH!


Masai huts.


LOOK AT ME GOAT!  LOOK!!!


I'll have to ask Dick and Marianne about these items in the Masai hut.  Especially the chair and digital screen in a weird wood frame...


The lions really liked watching all the kids in costumes.  










Mr. Baboon did not like his magazine




Elephant.  I really like the kid in yellow because he's The Man in the Yellow Hat from Curious George.  


For some reason, this elephant spent a lot of time eating a chain.


MORE AWKWARD POLAR BEAR!


Bird


Rachel's favorite animals at the zoo, which are Raccoons.  


This rhino did not like one of the zookeepers.  


Meerkat Me


Megan in her Wonder Woman pose showing off her fried chicken dinner at Trata Restaurant at the Armory http://www.tratarochester.com/


Mmmmmm...  Giant American Cheeseburger.  So good and so much that there was no birthday cake necessary afterwards.  Highly suggested


Mmmmmm...  Fries too!  The red pepper and artichoke dip was really good too.  Great place for people watching.  

First, thanks to all my friends and family for the birthday wishes.  I really appreciate it.  Especially to Megan for showering me with attention for a full day.  And, to Derek Jeter for breaking his leg so the Detroit Tigers can have a fair shot at going to the World Series...

Another Lollypop Construction Update

The walls are going up fast for the new training center




A lot of work to go as you can tell by the sheer amount of cinder blocks around


Crisp fall day with the trees changing color behind the new animal clinic.


And, the trees haven't quite changed color or the salmon start to swim up the falls at Corbett's Glen

The trees around Allen's Creek are about to change.  Hopefully, it will be better than last year when they were about to change and then a severe windstorm knocked all the leaves off.  It went from summer to instant winter.  Then, there was no snow.  Last year was weird.
That's it from here.  

"I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury." -- Groucho Marx

What are Megan and Pete so excited about?  Mike and Amanda are married!


A view south from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.  


Pretty nice place


Jerrett and Sarah having a heart-to-heart


The happy couple!


Looking good...




Now, for some important national news:  This serves a few purposes: 1) To remind the American republic that there is a Presidential debate coming up 2) for my birthday you can get me Barack Obama and Mitt Romney toy pillows from the claw machine at the Topps in Panorama Plaza and 3) Topps isn't the best for groceries, but it makes up for it in entertainment.


Stella.  You are so good!  I think it has something to do with the water bottle

 
ROCKY!  I think he's the fastest eater I've ever seen.


How am I suppose to get any work done with this going on?

The Detroit Tigers are in the post season.  So, that should keep me occupied through October (if all goes well).  I'm hungry.  So, goodbye...     

Last Gasp of Summer

Lollypop Farm's Barktober Fest 2012 raised $110,000 to help homeless and abused pets in the Greater Rochester community!  Thanks to all of you who donated to the festival, to me personally (even you "anonymous" whoever you are), to all of our volunteers, staff, and everyone else who participated.  


People hanging out in Egypt Park


AND THEIR OFF!  Runners on their 5-mile race




I believe this is a back-to-back win for our first place runner.


THE FINISH.  Thanks to Fleet Feet/Yellowjacket Racing!  Great job and thanks for all your hard work


Sinzibukwud rockin' out the park


Fairport Lions Club making up some delicious hamburgers and hot dogs!


Ate at Tournedos restaurant at the Inn on Broadway before going to the Fringe Festival

.  Awesome meal.  But, how can I go wrong with steak and potatoes? 


Bandaloop dancing on the side of the HSBC building on the Manhattan Square Park side.








Tiny Dancers...


An old Irish Blessing says: "May your puppy be tired before you go home."

That's all for now.  THANKS again to everyone who participated at Barktober Fest.  It was a great time and you helped a lot of animals by having fun!

Please Join Us For BarktoberFest 2012 On Saturday!

Please join us for Barktoberfest 2012 on Saturday, September 22 from 8:30am to 3pm at Egypt Park (intersection of Pittsford-Palmyra Rd (Route 31) & Victor Road next to Lollypop Farm).  Now entering its 15th year, Barktober Fest 2012 Presented by Pet$aver Healthy Pet Superstore is Greater Rochester's most popular event for pet lovers! Over 2,500 people and their pets will come together in an effort to raise $144,500 to support homeless and abused animals in our community.

Some of the fun activities include:

5-mile race

1.5 mile nature Walk for the Animals

pet portraits

agility course and demonstrations

The Kid Zone

Kissing Booth

Flea Market

Food

Shopping

music by Sinzibukwud

and much, much more!!!

For More Information, please visit:

www.Lollypop.org/bfest