October 20, 2013

• The Sunday Donkey Times 10-20-2013

  Firefighters Sent To Rescue Panda Stuck In A Tree October 16, 2013 Rescuing cats from trees is one thing, but firefighters in China faced a task of a rather larger magnitude when called out for a stranded panda. The animal had climbed into the branches to escape from dogs but then became reluctant to leave. A net was held out to catch the ten-year-old male in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, but happily he came down of his own accord. Firefighters sent to rescue panda stuck in a treeFirefighters wait for the panda to jump. Unsurprisingly he decided not to. A staff member from the local nature reserve said: ‘The panda is good at climbing, I have never heard of one falling off a tree. ‘All that was needed was that people do not stand around and let the panda free to leave without a crowd.’ After the crowd under the tree had dispersed in the evening, the panda made its own way down to find bamboo shoots waiting for it on the ground. For the original article, go here. Never Drink Alone Again With Wine For Cats October 16, 2013 How many times have you got home after a long day at work, kicked off your shoes, opened a bottle of red wine and sat down with a glass, only to find your mood ruined by the fact that your cat can’t join you in having a drink? Um, us neither, but apparently there is a market waiting to be tapped, albeit in Japan. B&H Lifes has produced wine for cats named Nyan Nyan Nouveau, in a reference to the local equivalent of ‘meow meow’. Describing the drink as wine may not be entirely accurate, however, as the drink is actually Cabernet grape juice, with added catnip thrown in for good measure. Only 1,000 bottles have been produced, costing around 399 yen each (£2.5). For the original article, go here. Pumpkins? Spazzz told me not to forget something - but I forgot what it was! Dear Miss Smarty Pants, I heard your secretary lives in Colorado. Do you live there too? Anyway, before I lose my train of thought, since your secretary lives in Colorado, have either of you ridden the train that goes from Durango to Silverton? What's it like? Even if you haven't, I have heard you know everything so you should be able to say anyway! Donkey Dear Donkey, Colorado is a lovely place.  There are purple mountains majesty and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.  It is a great place to visit and I highly recommend it.  I have not taken that train ride from Durango to Silverton, but  you are right, I do know everything.  The ride on that train is engineered to keep you right on track.  Clickety Clack. Miss Smarty Pants DEAR MISS SMARTY PANTS, I ACCIDENTALLY TURNED ON CAPSLOCK YESTERDAY AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TURN IT OFF. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE MAD AT ME BECAUSE THEY THINK I AM YELLING AT THEM. HOW DO I TURN OFF CAPSLOCK? YOUR FAVORITE, SPAZZZ Dear Spazzz, If you go to the library and get a free book from them about computers you will find your answer.  If you are currently having a chocolate deficiency (because some fools have not paid their monthly chocolate dues to you) perhaps you can just click that button that says "caps lock" and see what happens.  It is pretty amazing. Miss Smarty Pants @Music-Turned-Human is this week's winner! Something about bathing in chocolate? Well, that's the way it was! Your Donkey on the Beat, signing off until next week! Dead Turkey Jokes of the Day Q: What did the guitar say to the guitarist? A: Pick on someone your own size! Q: What’s the definition of a minor second? A: Two lead guitarists playing in unison. Q: What do you call two guitarists playing in unison? A: Counterpoint. Q: How do you get a guitar player to play softer? A: Give him a sheet of music. Today's YouTube Tune Sing, Sing, Sing Did you see an interesting news article this past week? Do you have a question for Miss Smarty Pants? Report it to the Donkey!

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