Die Knuipe
A Bearl String of Birthdays
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Photo by SylviaMicky
Hello friends! The party time is here again! Our white fluffy friends will have birthdays almost every day now and naturally we'll celebrate all of them. I was planning to make a nice page with presentation of polar bears in European zoos but - surprise, surprise - I had no time to make it in time. I publish the draft anyway so you can at least see when our bears have their birthdays. I'll build up the page little by little ....
Hugs from Mervi
A very important message from Herr Ober: Although i'm not so particular about my birthdays I want to remind you of the 5th of December. For your help I have also made a list of suitable birthday gifts - in case you wouldn't know what to bring me. Welcome to the CCC!
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Celinne
03:38 PM on March 01, 2011
Dumba - How are you? Hope you are enjoying the first day of March. It is very sunny here and it is beginning to look like spring.
Eva- How are you? It is great to see a post from you. Having your energy around is always such a boost for sagging spirits. Stay strong girlfriend...we are rooting for you.
Eva- How are you? It is great to see a post from you. Having your energy around is always such a boost for sagging spirits. Stay strong girlfriend...we are rooting for you.
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Celinne
03:33 PM on March 01, 2011
Hello Alle,
Mervi- I am laughing hard here at the suggestion of becoming a matchmaker. Should it ever happen, my fees will be based on the complexity of the situation. Bears and kitties will multiple partners will have to dig deep in their pockets for my counselling services. Maybe if they have to pay hard cash for their philandering ways, it might promote monogamy. In the case of Anton and Corinna and the heavy rolling pin 'persuasive techniques' as favoured by Corinna, I will have to charge a triple fee because it means, I will have to get personal insurance for Anton and myself. Anton's head is still flat from the last time she tried to have him see things her way. With respect to bears like Manasse, I will also have to charge extra because it means, I have to provide baby milk, cribs, diapers, and cradles for their spouses while they seek counselling. Hope this helps in some way.
Filo- I am glad you enjoyed your time with your relatives. There's nothing like good friends, great relatives and laughter to give life some flavour and joy. to Seems as if El Tigre made sure you got home safely before he went cavorting with his latest hottie. At least he showed some concern. So Mimi continues to dream about the Silver Fox in the US? Has she decided to sign a pre-nuptial agreement ( just between you and me, Silver is a dude without too many 'resources' except his looks). Personally she might be better off with Sam who has hefty bank account.
Caren and Sarsam- I shudder to think even think about another female bear keeping Yoghi's company while Giovanna is confined. Can you imagine her reaction when she sees another female in her territory? Especially a pretty girl like Tania ( I am assuming Tania is gorgeous). Do the terms 'fur flying' and 'bear brawling and smackdown' mean anything?
Ludmila- I am thinking of you but I know you must be tired. Rest well.
To all else...bear hugs all around!!
Mervi- I am laughing hard here at the suggestion of becoming a matchmaker. Should it ever happen, my fees will be based on the complexity of the situation. Bears and kitties will multiple partners will have to dig deep in their pockets for my counselling services. Maybe if they have to pay hard cash for their philandering ways, it might promote monogamy. In the case of Anton and Corinna and the heavy rolling pin 'persuasive techniques' as favoured by Corinna, I will have to charge a triple fee because it means, I will have to get personal insurance for Anton and myself. Anton's head is still flat from the last time she tried to have him see things her way. With respect to bears like Manasse, I will also have to charge extra because it means, I have to provide baby milk, cribs, diapers, and cradles for their spouses while they seek counselling. Hope this helps in some way.
Filo- I am glad you enjoyed your time with your relatives. There's nothing like good friends, great relatives and laughter to give life some flavour and joy. to Seems as if El Tigre made sure you got home safely before he went cavorting with his latest hottie. At least he showed some concern. So Mimi continues to dream about the Silver Fox in the US? Has she decided to sign a pre-nuptial agreement ( just between you and me, Silver is a dude without too many 'resources' except his looks). Personally she might be better off with Sam who has hefty bank account.
Caren and Sarsam- I shudder to think even think about another female bear keeping Yoghi's company while Giovanna is confined. Can you imagine her reaction when she sees another female in her territory? Especially a pretty girl like Tania ( I am assuming Tania is gorgeous). Do the terms 'fur flying' and 'bear brawling and smackdown' mean anything?
Ludmila- I am thinking of you but I know you must be tired. Rest well.
To all else...bear hugs all around!!
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Dumba
06:36 AM on November 19, 2010
CRISSI 05:10 PM on November 18, 2010
Da kann ich Dir nur vollinahltlich Recht geben, vor allem zu den letzten drei Zeilen Deines Vermerks!
Zitat CRISSI (Older Entry)
"Ich finde dies ganze Gerede mit dem Terror eher kontraproduktiv.
Das geht jetzt seit Jahren so. Was soll das? Wenn jemand was machen will,
wird er es tun. Soll ich deshalb nicht mehr auf Bahnhöfe, Flughäfen, Weihnachts
märkte gehen - das wollen die doch. Und die Polizei kann es auch nicht verhindern,
dafür ist eine offene Gesellschaft zu verletzlich. Ich denke manchmal, die reden
es noch herbei, dass etwas passiert - irgendein Idiot fühlt sich bemüßigt einen
Anschlag zu machen, WEIL dauernd gewarnt wird. :koppschüddel:
"
Ich schüttele schon den ganzen Morgen den Kopf.
Und muss denn jeder Schritt von Polizei, Sicherheitskräften, Geheimdiensten immer in die Welt hinausposaunt werden!? Also KONTRAPRODUKTIV ist da für meinen Geschmack geradezu noch untertrieben!
Da kann ich Dir nur vollinahltlich Recht geben, vor allem zu den letzten drei Zeilen Deines Vermerks!
Zitat CRISSI (Older Entry)
"Ich finde dies ganze Gerede mit dem Terror eher kontraproduktiv.
Das geht jetzt seit Jahren so. Was soll das? Wenn jemand was machen will,
wird er es tun. Soll ich deshalb nicht mehr auf Bahnhöfe, Flughäfen, Weihnachts
märkte gehen - das wollen die doch. Und die Polizei kann es auch nicht verhindern,
dafür ist eine offene Gesellschaft zu verletzlich. Ich denke manchmal, die reden
es noch herbei, dass etwas passiert - irgendein Idiot fühlt sich bemüßigt einen
Anschlag zu machen, WEIL dauernd gewarnt wird. :koppschüddel:
"
Ich schüttele schon den ganzen Morgen den Kopf.
Und muss denn jeder Schritt von Polizei, Sicherheitskräften, Geheimdiensten immer in die Welt hinausposaunt werden!? Also KONTRAPRODUKTIV ist da für meinen Geschmack geradezu noch untertrieben!
Eva - are you going on writing? It would be wonderful.
Sarsam - Good Night-waves to you.
crissi - We should carry on living our lives as ususal. However, when you are often at airports or work in very high buildings as I do, you cannot but think about something could really happen.
I hit the mulch now and cover myself with wood-chips.
For those who are night-oawls, a new report is in KWM now, starring (mainly) Giovanna.
Good night everyone, one more working day, and then the weekend is in front of our doors.
Sarsam - Good Night-waves to you.
crissi - We should carry on living our lives as ususal. However, when you are often at airports or work in very high buildings as I do, you cannot but think about something could really happen.
I hit the mulch now and cover myself with wood-chips.
For those who are night-oawls, a new report is in KWM now, starring (mainly) Giovanna.
Good night everyone, one more working day, and then the weekend is in front of our doors.
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wolfgangsmama
06:12 PM on November 18, 2010
SARSAM: I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. It was fun to write and give the animals human traits and include all our members of "The Wild Herd" in the stories.
It breaks my heart to learn of our precious little bear going across the Rainbow Bridge. But, I bet that sweet Thomas was standing there waiting for her with a jar of jelly telling her how beautiful she still was.
It breaks my heart to learn of our precious little bear going across the Rainbow Bridge. But, I bet that sweet Thomas was standing there waiting for her with a jar of jelly telling her how beautiful she still was.
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sarsam
05:58 PM on November 18, 2010
EVA -- How could I have missed "Mervi's Fireside Cafe"?!! I wasn't sure what you were referring to so went to the list and saw the title. I didn't find this blog until 2009 and totally missed your Cafe. Am starting with the oldest entry and it is hilarious!! Thank you for mentioning it to Ludmila this evening!
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wolfgangsmama
05:24 PM on November 18, 2010
LUDMILA: Reading about the bear and kitty has brought tears to my eyes. If you ever read "Mervi's Fireside Cafe" the Lady Maraen Bear and her Kitty were fashioned after the bear and cat of TD's. I made her a "real" character in the stories. I miss sweet Thomas and those days so very much!!! And I miss the beautiful times of our lives in "Mervi's Fireside Cafe." Perhaps, in the future I will bring it back and write some stories again. It was such a beautiful experience and I truly loved writing the stories and bringing the animals to life. Thank you for reminding me once again of how precious the times with sweet Thomas, Knuti and The Dream Team was.
Ludmila - what a nice terminus hydrophobia for polar bears. I hope the good weather prognosis doesn't change 
TBM - ich hätte die Krise bekommen, 20 Min. können einen Ewigkeit sein.
TBM - ich hätte die Krise bekommen, 20 Min. können einen Ewigkeit sein.
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crissi
05:10 PM on November 18, 2010
TBM
Ich fahre nicht gern Aufzug, was Du erlebt hast, ist mein Horror.
Wenn das Haus nicht zu hoch ist, laufe ich oft Treppen, ist gutes Training.
Die 20 Minuten waren bestimmt ewig.
Ich finde dies ganze Gerede mit dem Terror eher kontraproduktiv.
Das geht jetzt seit Jahren so. Was soll das? Wenn jemand was machen will,
wird er es tun. Soll ich deshalb nicht mehr auf Bahnhöfe, Flughäfen, Weihnachts
märkte gehen - das wollen die doch. Und die Polizei kann es auch nicht verhindern,
dafür ist eine offene Gesellschaft zu verletzlich. Ich denke manchmal, die reden
es noch herbei, dass etwas passiert - irgendein Idiot fühlt sich bemüßigt einen
Anschlag zu machen, WEIL dauernd gewarnt wird. :koppschüddel:
Ich fahre nicht gern Aufzug, was Du erlebt hast, ist mein Horror.
Wenn das Haus nicht zu hoch ist, laufe ich oft Treppen, ist gutes Training.
Die 20 Minuten waren bestimmt ewig.
Ich finde dies ganze Gerede mit dem Terror eher kontraproduktiv.
Das geht jetzt seit Jahren so. Was soll das? Wenn jemand was machen will,
wird er es tun. Soll ich deshalb nicht mehr auf Bahnhöfe, Flughäfen, Weihnachts
märkte gehen - das wollen die doch. Und die Polizei kann es auch nicht verhindern,
dafür ist eine offene Gesellschaft zu verletzlich. Ich denke manchmal, die reden
es noch herbei, dass etwas passiert - irgendein Idiot fühlt sich bemüßigt einen
Anschlag zu machen, WEIL dauernd gewarnt wird. :koppschüddel:
Good evening!
Patricia
Thank you for the story about Mäuschen und TD. I think often on videos from bear yard with a small Knut and Mäuschen lieing in the middle. TD said that Knut wanted to bite and if Mäuschen would bite Knut, he would be away.
ChristinaM wrote that there is a black cat next to bear yard. He wanted to visit Muschi, but was afraid of Mäuschen. Maybe Muschi would not be alone.
TBM
Das ist bestimmt kein guter Tag für Dich.
We have at work a lift too. Our old chef used it always. One day a lift got stuck at midday. Our chef called the service. The man from service said: stay easy, do not worry, we will come soon. Out chef said: why I have to worry? It is still midday. I will be worry at 5 pm, it is the time to go home.
Caren
I hope it would not be rain weather, but we had the rain in Wuppertal too. We will do the best. Yoghi and Giovanna are not hydrophobic.
Sarsam
Today Minka occupied my armchair. She let me stroke her too. It is not her habit. I am really glad. Muffin purred Uwe in sleep and now she is cleaning Ferdi.
Patricia
Thank you for the story about Mäuschen und TD. I think often on videos from bear yard with a small Knut and Mäuschen lieing in the middle. TD said that Knut wanted to bite and if Mäuschen would bite Knut, he would be away.
ChristinaM wrote that there is a black cat next to bear yard. He wanted to visit Muschi, but was afraid of Mäuschen. Maybe Muschi would not be alone.
TBM
Das ist bestimmt kein guter Tag für Dich.
We have at work a lift too. Our old chef used it always. One day a lift got stuck at midday. Our chef called the service. The man from service said: stay easy, do not worry, we will come soon. Out chef said: why I have to worry? It is still midday. I will be worry at 5 pm, it is the time to go home.
Caren
I hope it would not be rain weather, but we had the rain in Wuppertal too. We will do the best. Yoghi and Giovanna are not hydrophobic.
Sarsam
Today Minka occupied my armchair. She let me stroke her too. It is not her habit. I am really glad. Muffin purred Uwe in sleep and now she is cleaning Ferdi.
Liebe Dumba- danke fuer Links von Mäuschen und mausi. Hoffentlich geht es mit Mausi gut.
Liebe caren- ja die 20 Minuten waren sicher sehr lange. Wir hatten kein Angst, weil wir wussten, dass wir bald Hilfe bekommen. Unser Ausflug ist sehr neu und modern. Aber, muss ich sagen..
ich hatte Angst, ob es wäre etwas los mit Eläkrtrizität und vielleicht möglicherweise ein Brand.
Es war gar nicht lustig.
Liebe caren- ja die 20 Minuten waren sicher sehr lange. Wir hatten kein Angst, weil wir wussten, dass wir bald Hilfe bekommen. Unser Ausflug ist sehr neu und modern. Aber, muss ich sagen..
ich hatte Angst, ob es wäre etwas los mit Eläkrtrizität und vielleicht möglicherweise ein Brand.
Es war gar nicht lustig.
Sarsam - it really make one nervous when you do not have access, a polar-bear-less day is even bad enough, but a day without Knuipe, oh .....
Dumba - thank you so much for all the links and information.
Dumba - thank you so much for all the links and information.
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Dumba
04:12 PM on November 18, 2010
Very short rbb-Abendschau-contribution
on MÄUSCHEN and MUSCHI
www.rbb-online.de/abendschau/archiv/archiv.media.%21etc%21mediali
b%21rbb%21rbb%21abendschau%21abendschau_20101118_baer.html
.
on MÄUSCHEN and MUSCHI
www.rbb-online.de/abendschau/archiv/archiv.media.%21etc%21mediali
b%21rbb%21rbb%21abendschau%21abendschau_20101118_baer.html
.
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sarsam
04:05 PM on November 18, 2010
TBM -- Oh my, thank goodness you and TBV are okay! Twenty minutes can seem like a lifetime when you don't know what is happening!! You will need extra hugs from the teddy bears tonight!
CAREN -- Not so many years ago, we did not have computers--now if I cannot get on the computer when I want to, I am verrry stressed... :-)))
CAREN -- Not so many years ago, we did not have computers--now if I cannot get on the computer when I want to, I am verrry stressed... :-)))
Teddybärenmutti - Das ist ein Horrorszenario, meine Güte, ich bin froh, dass Ihr gut wieder da raus gekommen seid.
Der angedrohte Terror in Deutschland ist angsteinflößend oder zumindestens sehr beunruhigend.
Ich hoffe, Du bringst nun nur noch positive und sehr gute Nachrichten. LG an TBV!
Der angedrohte Terror in Deutschland ist angsteinflößend oder zumindestens sehr beunruhigend.
Ich hoffe, Du bringst nun nur noch positive und sehr gute Nachrichten. LG an TBV!
Herr Ober! Was fuer ein Tag. Ich brauche doppel IC.
Zuerst am Morgen habe ich die Nachrichten ueber mögliche Terroristen Attack in Bärlin gelesen.
Dann traurige Nachrichten ueber Mäuschen.
Am Nachmittag, etwa um zwei Uhr , sollten wir ins Arbeit, Abendschule gehen. Wir eintraten ins Aufzug. Tueren gangen zu, danach nichts. Wir waren dort gesperrt. Ich habe an Hilfenummer ( am Ausflug´s Wände) telefoniert..... Bitte warten sie ein Moment, wir antworteten gleich usw.... da ist auch Alarmknopf. TBV alarmierte..... was ist los?. Wir sind hier gesperrt. ... Unsere Mechaniker kommt in 20 Minuten... ob nicht dann alarmieren wir Feuerwehr.
Es dauerte 20 Minuten, aber wirklich sehr lange Minuten. TBV kommentierte, warum dies am Abreise geschah. Am nach Hause zu kommen, hätten wir vielleicht eine Weinflasche mit... und dann wäre es viel gemuetlicher in gesperrten Auflug zu sein.
Wieder ein neues Erlebnisse. Positiv war, dass alles funktionierte.
Zuerst am Morgen habe ich die Nachrichten ueber mögliche Terroristen Attack in Bärlin gelesen.
Dann traurige Nachrichten ueber Mäuschen.
Am Nachmittag, etwa um zwei Uhr , sollten wir ins Arbeit, Abendschule gehen. Wir eintraten ins Aufzug. Tueren gangen zu, danach nichts. Wir waren dort gesperrt. Ich habe an Hilfenummer ( am Ausflug´s Wände) telefoniert..... Bitte warten sie ein Moment, wir antworteten gleich usw.... da ist auch Alarmknopf. TBV alarmierte..... was ist los?. Wir sind hier gesperrt. ... Unsere Mechaniker kommt in 20 Minuten... ob nicht dann alarmieren wir Feuerwehr.
Es dauerte 20 Minuten, aber wirklich sehr lange Minuten. TBV kommentierte, warum dies am Abreise geschah. Am nach Hause zu kommen, hätten wir vielleicht eine Weinflasche mit... und dann wäre es viel gemuetlicher in gesperrten Auflug zu sein.
Wieder ein neues Erlebnisse. Positiv war, dass alles funktionierte.
Good Evening, Dear All,
I had no access to the net until the knusband made some upedates and re-installments.
This November is really a sad month, and we are just over it only half. I am very sorry about Mäuschen's death. This is really a loss for the zoo and all the visitors.
Patricia - thanks for telling this episode, I remember in TV Herr Dörflein said, Mäuschen is so old that I think she will still be here in the zoo after I have already gone !
Sarsam - I am excited and looking forward very much to meeting Ludmila and Uwe again.
Ludmila - there might be even some sunshine on Saturday.
Bärgit - I think, I know this anonymous customer......
Mervi - It is Thursday evening, TGIF is very close!
Knuti-Judi - My first bear paws are ready, not bad, but a little sweet. I had to get used to these silicon baking dish.
Do you think we have to send the Bear Brigade to get BEA here???
I had no access to the net until the knusband made some upedates and re-installments.
This November is really a sad month, and we are just over it only half. I am very sorry about Mäuschen's death. This is really a loss for the zoo and all the visitors.
Patricia - thanks for telling this episode, I remember in TV Herr Dörflein said, Mäuschen is so old that I think she will still be here in the zoo after I have already gone !
Sarsam - I am excited and looking forward very much to meeting Ludmila and Uwe again.
Ludmila - there might be even some sunshine on Saturday.
Bärgit - I think, I know this anonymous customer......
Mervi - It is Thursday evening, TGIF is very close!
Knuti-Judi - My first bear paws are ready, not bad, but a little sweet. I had to get used to these silicon baking dish.
Do you think we have to send the Bear Brigade to get BEA here???
It's time for me to wish you all a good night and sweet dreams. Hopefully tomorrow will be a day of good, happy news.
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crissi
02:31 PM on November 18, 2010
Das ist aber traurig - man dachte irgendwie, Mäuschen würde ewig leben. 
Christina erzählte, es gäbe einen Kater, der sich für Muschi interessiert.
Hoffen wir, sie kommt gut über den Verlust ihrer großen Freundin.
Christina erzählte, es gäbe einen Kater, der sich für Muschi interessiert.
Hoffen wir, sie kommt gut über den Verlust ihrer großen Freundin.
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sarsam
02:03 PM on November 18, 2010
Thank you MERVI, DUMBA, PATRICIA for honoring Mauschen with stories about her and Muschi. This was a wonderful friendship. While I am happy that Mauschen's pain is over and she will be reunited with Thomas, my heart breaks for Muschi. Hopefully the love of the keepers and maybe new friends will give him reason to live on happily--as he did for Mauschen.
DUMBA -- Gandi sends his regards to you and the beautiful Coscoroba swan--he returns his/her interest.... :-) The yellow bicycle is an example of why I like your reports--little details that reveal much information....
BARGIT -- Greetings to you and Red Baron! Wow, I imagine Flocke will be most impressed with Raspi's purchase :-))
LUDMILA -- Our Sarah is much smaller than the other cats too. She weighs only 9 pounds while the other cats are over 10 pounds. But what she lacks in weight she more than makes up with cute--lots of cute :-))
DUMBA -- Gandi sends his regards to you and the beautiful Coscoroba swan--he returns his/her interest.... :-) The yellow bicycle is an example of why I like your reports--little details that reveal much information....
BARGIT -- Greetings to you and Red Baron! Wow, I imagine Flocke will be most impressed with Raspi's purchase :-))
LUDMILA -- Our Sarah is much smaller than the other cats too. She weighs only 9 pounds while the other cats are over 10 pounds. But what she lacks in weight she more than makes up with cute--lots of cute :-))
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