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Monday, April 30, 2012

Z is for Zoo


Yes, my zoo!  There's no other way to describe it!
It's crazy and crowded and fun and certainly never boring!

And this concludes the A to Z Challenge!
It was more fun that I thought it would be and I met lots of new, great bloggers.
Hope you'll join us next April when we do it all over again!





61 comments:

  1. The perfect way to end! I like your zoo!

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  2. I like your zoo AND I like hearing what they are up to all of the time!

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  3. Yes betsy Zoo is perfect for you I think:)

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    1. yes, it is a zoo for sure. ha. I think Pat named it that.

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    2. I get the fame
      For giving you the name

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    3. yes, and if your head swells
      I will pop it well!
      haha.

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  4. I live in a zoo too! Life is never boring is it?

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  5. And I admit
    For the end of the A to Z bit
    I knew that is what you would chose
    For I didn't even need any clues
    As I use it all the time
    When I come here to rhyme
    And still crack up with marmy on the roof
    Acting like quite the goof
    For the A to Z has come due
    And you really truly absolutely have a zoo..haha

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    1. I know! I just said you gave us that name
      and it stuck and has grown to some fame!
      It shouldn't be called by any other
      as zoo is just perfect for this mother.
      Yes, Marmy still does the neighborhood patrol
      he'll be up there when he's old!
      He's taken Grey and Charcoal up, too!
      I'm sure the neighbors think we're a bunch of loons!

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    2. haha well at least you know their about
      Without even a shout
      As they pitter patter on the roof
      Like some goof
      Just need to teach them morse code
      Then you'll now whether person or toad
      Who is coming near
      And can give an oh dear

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    3. haha Maybe all nine could be up there at once
      and if a toad comes, they could all give a pounce
      landing on their head
      oh, that would cause dread
      but would be funny to see
      as I hid inside. tee hee.

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    4. hahaha all nine on the roof at the same time would bring you fame
      No crown wouldn't be needed after such a game
      They'd always know you as roof of cats
      Who scare away the rats

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  6. and I'm sure you're the best Keeper out there! :) Hope you have a wonderful week!

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    1. It should be a good week. Right now I'm looking forward to the quiet house tomorrow and doing some housecleaning all alone! ha. Hope yours is wonderful, too!

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    2. Oh I'm sure it will be a great week! a birthday to celebrate and some sunshine to enjoy :)

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    3. another birthday? wow..you have them all in a row! :) Ours are spread out one per month starting in July. :)

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    4. Yep - Jan. March, April, and May then a long break till Sept. and Nov. This time The Mister is joining me in the 40's. :)

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    5. can't wait to see what yummy thing you bake to celebrate! :)

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  7. You did a wonderful job illustrating A to Z through photos, Betsy, and you found many uniqueways to do it. I love your "zoo"!

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  8. seriously you might need a license soon to continue if you add any more...and enjoy that break tomorrow....

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    1. haha..don't worry! I will! Nothing like quiet on a Monday after the crazy weekend! :)

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  9. I love your zoo! We have a smaller one here!

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    1. If you want it to grow, just let me know! haha.

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  10. Nice way to wrap this up, Betsy!

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    1. well, thanks, yuji! I'm ready for it to be done, but it was a lot of fun!

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  11. Well I would love to visit your Zoo, and Betsy, you are the cutest Zoo Keeper ever!!!

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    1. haha...well you know you would be most welcome to visit! :)

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  12. Hey, there aren't any bars in your zoo...maybe down the street. :) What a wonderful zoo you live in and you did your A to Z challenge amazingly.

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    1. I made it! yay! haha...but I'm just a wee bit glad it's over! ha.

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    1. Creative Tuesday! ha. Then I really should take a break! lol...

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  14. Ha, we call our home a zoo as well. that's great.

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    1. I think there are a lot of crazy homes out there! :) It certainly is a term of endearment, woudln't you say!?

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  15. Betsy!!! You have the bestest zoo!! LOL! Yay for reaching such a happy Z to the A-Z challenge!! Take care
    x

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    1. yes..yay, indeed! I do love my zoo, it is true! :)

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  16. Great final image, it's a gorgeous collage. :)

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  17. I love your zoo!

    I once had a button from the Buffalo Zoo that said "I just escaped from the zoo." Can't remember how many children we had at the time, maybe three or four? ha! Little did I know.

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    1. little did you know, for sure! hahaha...that's cute. You were just getting started!

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  18. this is beautiful,

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  19. Your zoo collage made me smile!

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    1. oh good...that's better than fainting! lol....

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  20. What a wonderful zoo! And congratulations on successfully finishing the A-Z challenge. I enjoyed all your contributions.

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  21. Perfect! Love the collage - and how well you 'manage' your daily zoo. I sure enjoyed your A-Z creativity!! Hope you have a terrific week.

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    1. It is daily management, isn't it? But we girls are good at it. :)

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  22. Love your butterfly header...I have missed YOU! I love Zoo's too, I was raised in one and then I raised all mine in one...miss it all. You have a most beautiful Zoo! ;)

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    1. ah...you've retired from your zoo! But your new little house is so charming! And you still brought some critters with you! ha.

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  23. After reading everyone else's comments...I guess it has all been said!
    I also truly enjoyed your A-Z posts...really smart and classy....that's you, Betsy..

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  24. LOL, you think YOU have a zoo? You should see my backyard ;) Chickens and rabbits oh my :) xo

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  25. Love your illustrations. Nice meeting you on the challenge.

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  26. Oh, I forgot about the raccoon and skunk!

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  27. Wow. Quite an impressive wrap-up to the series. Wonder how I'd do if I ever tried one of these. :)

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  28. HI Betsy .. I love your zoo - so special and thanks for posting for us .. who else has their own private zoo .. big hugs to all! Hilary

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