Since Don’s Wednesday session with Nigel went for several hours, we made sure to put water and hay out to help lessen Nigel’s stress.
Just as soon as I had perched myself back up on the fence to watch Don work with Nigel, I looked over to see a familiar busybody doing his best to see what was on the other side of the fence. Notice that Fergus and Ellsworth are still eating their lunch in the background.
Bernard tried this way…
…and that… to get his little donkey lips on the water in the tub.
Don and I totally cracked up when out of desperation, Bernard stuck his tongue out in a last-ditch effort to reach the water. (Remember, you can click on any photo to embiggen it.)
Aah, finally… success. Mind you, Bernard had access to the water tub behind him the entire time.
Bernard: See Mamma?! I did it!
Ellsworth: What’cha up to, Bernard?
Bernard: Ellsworth, you’ve gotta try the water in this tub! It’s delish! I used my tongue!
Ellsworth: Well, have you tried unlatching the gate?
Bernard: No, but maybe I can move the tub over here for you…
Ellsworth: Tongue, shmongue, Bernard. Heck with this, I’m going to get a drink from our water tub.
Fergus: What’cha doin’, Bernard?
Bernard: This is the best water in the world, Fergus! You have to taste it!
Fergus: No way, Bernard. You know, I didn’t just fall off the turnip truck!
Bernard: Gee whiz, why won’t anyone believe me?
December 20, 2010 at 4:59 am
That is stinkin’ cute! I love your goober!
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December 20, 2010 at 6:34 pm
C,
He never ceases to amaze me!
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December 20, 2010 at 5:05 am
Does Bernard share some genes with monkeys?
Do they make brainteaser puzzles for donkeys?
Never mind: You have them right there.
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December 20, 2010 at 6:36 pm
June,
When I walked out to the corral this morning just after reading your comment, Bernard had his rear to me. I asked him if he was offended by your comment. After receiving no response, I told him to get over it. He did. 😀
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December 20, 2010 at 5:31 am
Top notch entertainment! This is how Bernard gets all those nicknames…
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December 20, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Deb,
And how he’ll continue to get many more… 🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 6:08 am
LOL You have a first class donkey boy in Bernard! Always into something!
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December 20, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Mel,
It’s really good to hear from you. We were starting to worry about you.
I hope that all of your donks are well (I know they’re happy!).
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December 20, 2010 at 6:23 am
🙂 🙂 🙂
I can see all kinds of new entertainment for Bernard. A water tub outside the fence here, a food tub (with just a few bits of hay, but oh! what special hay!) outside the fence there….. A toy allllllmost within reach outside the fence in yet another location…..
Now he just needs a stick to use to manipulate those items just a leeeetle bit closer to the fence…..
🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Vicki,
I’m starting to feel a bit like Jane Goodall whilst observing young Bernard’s behaviour… 😀 😉
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December 20, 2010 at 6:45 am
How funny! He’s like my grandson – just gotta have it!
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December 20, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Nancy,
I hope that baby of yours is doing well. I know you all are going to enjoy the holidays this year! xxoo
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December 20, 2010 at 6:59 am
Some boys just need a challenge. 🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Winter,
If given a square peg to put in a round hole, Bernard would be up for the task. I have no doubt. 🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 7:12 am
It’s the job of the baby to be a goober. It says so, right in the ‘Baby of the Family’ handbook. 🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 6:40 pm
CeeCee,
Soo, that’s where he got it. The handbook. I should have known. 😉
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December 20, 2010 at 7:13 am
Classic Bernard at his busybody best. I love that boy.
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December 20, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Carson,
And he loves you.
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December 20, 2010 at 7:43 am
Oh, you are so correct. Bernard and Purrcy must have been separated at birth. Or, seeing as they are different species, separated before conception. But still.
Thank goodness they don’t have opposable thumbs. We would never survive.
Love the photos, thanks so much!
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December 20, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Cathy,
Okay, that’s scary. I said that very thing (about them having opposable thumbs) just yesterday. 😀
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December 20, 2010 at 8:35 am
Oh that is just too funny. What great pictures you got of this! Some day I want to come and visit you and see your farm. Are you still working for the African Tour Company Justina?
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December 20, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Lynnie,
And we hope you do come and visit and see the farm and meet all of the critters. You’re always welcome.
Yes, I still do dabble in East African safaris… 🙂
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December 20, 2010 at 9:01 am
Everyone knows the reward is better if you have to work hard to get it. *grin* What screwball.
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December 20, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Carolynn,
Very true. Bernard is never one to take anything for granted… that’s for sure.
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December 20, 2010 at 11:16 am
Hilarious!
He truly believed that the water on the other side of the fence was much better than what he had on his side.
What a character!
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December 20, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Cindy,
He truly did. And he wanted everyone else to know it along with him. Our sweet boy is actually very good at sharing. 😀
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December 20, 2010 at 11:51 am
Not only is the grass always greener but the water is more refreshing on the other side of the fence.
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December 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm
ms martyr,
It’s so good to hear from you. I swear, I was thinking of you just yesterday.
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December 20, 2010 at 6:47 pm
HA! Thanks for the giggles!
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December 20, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Jane,
You’re welcome!
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December 21, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Well you know the phrase, “the grass is always greener over the fence”. It’s so true among animals. Our cows when in a pasture full of nice green grass,will get down on their knees to reach the grass under the fence.
Suzanne
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December 23, 2010 at 2:52 am
This post is so amusing! Thanks for sharing such stories.
Pia
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