Back . . .

I'm back. Bruised and wiser. Sorry for the absence. Sorrier for the circumstances. I can't go into the details of my absence at this time. Too soon. Much of it still doesn't make any sense and includes: abduction, monkeys, a refrigerator, Parchisi, a former cast member of M.A.S.H., banana cream pie, crop circles, street sweepers, clog dancing, an accidental selfie, a unicycle, 2 zoos, feral cats, and a group of English tourists. And that's the short list.

There is still quite a bit of time I can't even account for, and I have developed a completely bewildering Pavlovian response to the number 8. The sight or sound of it makes me want to climb a tree. And believe me, I have to really want to climb a tree to actually climb a tree. So much for the bruises.

Anyway - I am back, and I have a nice wireless device which should allow me to update the blog more regularly. I've even got a Twitter account. Still figuring that out. I will share a link shortly.

Tip for the day: never gift a giraffe an iPad. The first few swipes of a hoof will irreparably score the glass, and trying to use the onscreen keyboard will open that sucker up like a gutted fish. Hmmm. Me thinks my choice of metaphor is giving a generous clue as to my current location. Oh well. I'm off to graze for dandelions in one of my favorite alleys. Later.

Giraffe in Another City

Well. Let's just say that my "friend" the monkey turned out to be an entirely untrustworthy ally who was not working on my behalf at all. Let's say that I have finally put that smelly creature and his zoo behind me. Let's also say that I have put my entire little town behind me and have immigrated upcoast to a new town. I don't want to give too much away. I'm still getting comfortable here, and learning my way around.

So - I'm still in So Cal and I'm still on the coast. My new town has a lot going for it: plenty of eateries, theaters, an art district, a really big boat, a pyramid, and a guy named Joe who makes a really nice Polish sandwich (and a totally decent pickled egg) and NO ZOO. I have my own laptop now. Well - to be honest, it's kind of borrowed from a narcoleptic zoo keeper. Hey. The guy was dragging around a 17" display with a Core i7 processor, and a Blu-ray drive - and all ever he did with it was play solitaire!! I plan on wiring him compensation, anonymously, once I get more firmly situated.

Oops. Sprinklers coming on. See what I mean? Still learning this stuff. Talk to you later.

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Free Again!

Suffered a temporary setback - zoo style. But - I'm out again! Living and learning. Haven't had chance to post much. Been keeping a low profile. Eating after dark, sleeping in large shrubbery by day. Luckily I happened upon this guy with the pretzel. Within a minute of downing that thing he was out like a light. Snoring and drooling. I managed to temporarily relieve him of his laptop just long enough to check my email (only spam) and get this post in. Still looking for a more permanent method for keeping my blog updated. He's starting to stir a bit. Better get the laptop back to Mr. Drooly.

Window Was Shut

SOMEONE CLOSED THE WINDOW!!! I've been shut out of my Library "Office" for weeks. Thought my blogging days were done. But - SPRING IS IN THE AIR! I sauntered stealthly by the building tonight (like I have most nights since I was shut out), and Hazzah! The window is unlocked and open. I've got lots to update you on, but am spending my time tonight rigging this window not to lock again. Wish me luck.

Recon

Went back, incognito, just for nostalgia's sake. Place hasn't changed in the weeks I've been gone. Ate me some elephant. LOL.

Double Overhead, Brah

Double Overhead. That's my surf name, brah. That's what the friendly humans I met at the beach today christened me. Way cool dudes. Sistahs were totally nectar. Surf was fully macking double overhead corduroy to the horizon. Epic. Passed on the fish tacos at the local food hut, but I am definately going to double down on the Acacia leaves tonight. Latronic.

Proving It Can Be Done

This dude's name is Geoffrey. He has done very well living among the humans. He has literally made millions selling painted plastic to humans to give their young. Do you realize how many Acacia Trees that would buy? Not only does he have 4 stores here in the San Diego area, he's gone nation wide. I'm gonna friend him on Facebook. Never hurts to start networking.

Million Giraffe March

Wow. Apparently a human created this web site to prove to his doubtful friend Jergen that he could collect one million Giraffes by 2011. One Million? Really? Well, it's nice to see a human take on such a worthy and important project. Visit the One Million Giraffes web site to see how he's doing, read his blog, and find out how you can contribute a Giraffe. As long as it isn't me.

Electric Giraffe

Can you say Frankenstein? This Electric Giraffe also goes by the street name Rave Raffe. According to his website, Raffe "is a shy, nocturnal creature of the Playa. It can sometimes be found roaming the streets of suburbia where it elicits awe amongst the spectators. Native of Southern California, the 'Raffe can sometimes be coaxed further afield for special occasions." Well, if this Terminator can freely roam the streets of So Cal without causing a stampede, I should have no problem maintaining my low prof street existence among the humans, hidden as it were, in plain site.

I Saw a Human Doing This

Check this out. Is this not the coolest thing? My first thought was, "Aw. Poor human trying to look tall." Then I watched him for a while. I have totally got to get one of these. Consider it added to my bucket list.

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Looks Closed, But It's Not

Found this window on my second night in town wandering down some random narrow street in search of Acacia trees. Yum. My favorite food. (Typically get most of my water this way. I need up to 10 gallons a day!) The window is the one on the left. It was lit and caught my attention (hey, I'm tall.) I only meant to look through it, but when I pressed my nose against the glass, it slid up. :) And where did this magic window lead me? Second floor of a city library, with access to an internet ready computer and, if I stretch, a good chunk of the six rowed book shelves near the window nook. Microbiology mostly. Huzzah! Now, being the world's tallest land animal, you might not think this, but I have always been fascinated by microbiology - the invisible cosmos of creatures who roam the savannas hidden on the surface of a fallen leaf. I've already checked out D. Roy Cullimore's Practical Manual of Groundwater Microbiology. Gotta know what you're drinking. AND - I started this blog. Made sure to close the window, but not all the way . . . Great night!