Peg's Place - 2009

[polly]

Hope you keeping that chin baby Peg nothing better than a chin

 

[TinysMom]

A couple of cute short stories...

First of all - I went into the bedroom to take a nap this morning and couldn't find the chin baby. I didn't think much of it - there are lots of places to hide.

I woke up from my nap - saw the chin's butt and said, 'oh good...there's the chin baby.."

The chin turned around and looked up at me as if to say, "Did you want me?"

I was shocked it recognized that we'd been calling it 'chin' for so long...

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Secondly - Darla is a THIEF...an absolute THIEF.

Not only has she stolen my heart (and she stole kisses last night - well - gave Art kisses while I wasn't in the room and he was trying to sleep)...but she stole part of my sub!

Seriously - I was going to give her some lettuce and she took it - then she went back to grab what I thought would be more lettuce hanging out the side - only she grabbed ham! Oh well - she ate and came back - only to steal MORE HAM.

I told her "no - bad girl.." and handed her some lettuce.

I then put my sandwich down to read my book (I was sitting up on the bed) when she started coming to take chunks of bread from it - and she took several chunks before I noticed).

I'm telling you - she's a thief...what will she try to steal next?

(Oh - I tried to offer her a craisin so I could get my sub away from her and she stole another hunk of the bread and took off running).

 

[Elf Mommy]

Sabine wrote:

*frantically searches for "kicking butt" icon*

how's this?

 

[Elf Mommy]

Actually, I quite like this one, too....the bunnies will GET YOU if you don't post! And yes...I know you already did, but I like it anyway.

 

[TinysMom]

I'm hesitant to post this - but is been two days and we haven't seen her when we call her even with bananas so we're cleaning out her area of the garage where she hides out...

:cry1::cry1::cry1::cry1:

I'm about to go move around about 30 boxes or so from Leona's nook - I always insist on seeing the girls once every 36-48 hours since sometimes they don't get along and a girl will hide for a bit.

I know - almost without a shadow of a doubt - we'll find she's passed.

 

[Elf Mommy]

Oh, Peg....I'm so sorry I hope she's ok and just hiding out!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Oh Peg. I hope that she is just hiding out. You had enough heart ache and you don't need more.
ray: She's just fine.

 

[TinysMom]

Robin & I moved a bunch of stuff and we could not find her. We are going to have to wait until this weekend when Art can help us lift things most likely.

This will probably sound bad...but I can't "smell" her (and it has been above 70 degrees).

It is possible that she is not eating at her normal feeding spot and is eating where the others eat (but waits till they're sleeping).

The last time I "lost" a doe like this - she was missing for 10 days or so (Sapphira) - I found out she'd made it from the living room (where she was having playtime) to living underneath a rabbits cage (in the litter pan that pulls out underneath). She was weak and dehydrated a bit - we think she'd been up there for like 2 of those 10 days (its a long story) - but she was fine - we got her hydrated - fed her hay and severely limited her pellets till we saw some decent poops and she made a good recovery.

So I am going to believe - for now - that Leona is hiding out.....but I'm still worried about her.

I'll keep you updated as we find out more.

By the way - my situation with the garage may sound bad - but honestly - the four rabbits that live out there love it. They have boxes to hide behind and furniture to hide behind and in....and they climb (Zeus doesn't anymore - mainly Leona and Splash climb nowadays) and its like "rabbit heaven" for them.

We watch for them all every day and we make sure we see Splash and Leona at least every 36-48 hours since Tibba is a witch and will sometimes chase them. Still yet - they would be unhappy anywhere else.....

In addition - Zeus loves having a harem of women to rotate his snuggle time with...

 

[Flashy]

I hope you find her soon.

 

[Flashy]

Any news on Leona?

 

[TinysMom]

I believe Leona has passed - if you could see the garage - you would understand why I say it is going to take us until Saturday to look for her. I can't move many of the things in the area where she played.

I've been meaning to clean the garage for months...this is a horrible way to motivate me to do so.

She has not come for food or bananas or treats.

We have seen the other three - on a fairly regular basis - and Splash is fairly upset that we disturbed much of her regular play area - so she comes out almost as soon as I say her name so that I won't mess around with her stuff more.

 

[irishbunny]

Oh God I hope you find her soon! Fingers crossed she'll be alive, I hope she isn't stuck somewhere.

 

[TinysMom]

I am sorry if I gave you the impression she could be "stuck" - its hard to explain without actually seeing the garage.

The number of places she could have hidden is phenomenal - she was a climber and we have climbed on top of things to look for her too. We have also moved a bunch of stuff....

But things aren't in there in such a way that she would get stuck in something - at least not that we can think of (Art & I have discussed it).

But it is going to mean locking up the other three and opening up the garage door and pulling stuff out onto the driveway. It is going to be a fairly long process to go through stuff in the garage....

I have some other reasons for suspecting she might have passed....I won't go into them here or now. Part of it is that she just didn't seem quite like herself the last time I saw her....but when I went to grab her - she took off. Considering the number of sudden deaths we've had due to feed or a virus or something...I guess I'm just telling myself that the worst happened.

We are now mixing 6 types of food together - we bought 3 more brands at TSC yesterday. I gave all the rabbits extra food yesterday so if they didn't like the new brand (or the old brands) - they'd get enough to eat.

I am thinking about writing about yesterday in a bit - I haven't decided yet. I'm still pretty upset (I saw baby bunnies at TSC).

The good news is - Darla is doing good and one of her babies has learned to jump on top of the cage we were using for a nestbox.

Last night when I went to bed - Darla jumped on the foot of the bed and started giving me kisses on my feet and ankles.

I guess that is it for now. I will update y'all about Leona as soon as I know - but honestly - given what has been happening here lately and the fact she won't come even for banana and her banana was untouched for 2 days....I do think we lost her. I've tried hard to get into where her hidey spaces are....I moved things around (w/ Robin) to the point I pulled my back.

 

[Sabine]

Oh, Peg, I am so sorry you aren't able to find her. Still hoping she'll be alright or if it came to the worst that she has passed peacefullyray:

 

[TinysMom]

I hope I don't sound uncaring about her - I truly do.

I guess with the losses I've had - I'm numb. I need Art's help to move things and can't do much on my own or even w/ Robin's help.

About Darla's babies - turns out we have two girls and three boys. More later....

 

[kherrmann3]

It sounds like you are having a terrible time! :hug: I am sorry about all of your recent losses. Being that you have a cute little nest of puffy babies, you should try and occupy yourself with them when you are feeling down. It might make you smile to watch their little antics, and if you smile, you'll feel better.

 

[TinysMom]

I just posted this in both Tiny & Miss Bea's Rainbow Bridge threads - for those who like this - there are more "crossing the bridge" stories in Tiny's RB thread - I started writing them as therapy for myself last year.

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I promise I will do the next installment in Miss Bea's story in just a bit tonight - but first - this is the beginning to the story of Miss Bea crossing over the Rainbow Bridge. I'm cross-posting it in Tiny's thread since so many of the Rainbow Bridge stories are told in that thread.....and I'm seriously trying to think if I should do them as a book. (I wish I had even a hint of artistic talent like Minda or others on here...).

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Miss Bea laid on the bed - trying to be quiet. Mama just fell asleep a few minutes ago after trying to take care of her and watch over her...she needed to be quiet and let mama sleep.

But she heard that voice again, "Cross over Miss Bea....cross the bridge and come to me. Let go and you won't hurt any more...".

Miss Bea couldn't cross yet - mama needed her. She tried to lay still...then she fell out of New Hope's basket and it hurt so bad - even though she was laying on her most favorite place - mama's bed. She started to cry - she couldn't stay silent anymore.

Mama sat up and came near for her - yelling - no - screaming really for Robin to come as quickly as possible.

Miss Bea opened her eyes once more and looked up. In between her cries she said, 'You....you came for me? It was your voice I heard..."

"Yes Miss Bea....come cross the bridge and let's binky together...."

Miss Bea looked at mama one more time and headed for the light - her new life was about to start.

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24 hours earlier

Samantha sat under Tiny's favorite tree while she watched him pace back and forth in the grass. Every few steps, he'd stop and thump. He'd look off in the distance and then thump again. Then he'd start pacing.

She loved this rabbit - she really did. She'd heard all about him during her time on earth - heard how he was called the BunFather....and was privileged to not only meet him - but become one of his inner circle of confidants once he adjusted to crossing the bridge.

She knew she wasn't his favorite - and she knew she'd always have to share him with GingerSpice and that there would be others who would come to join them. She still laughed whenever she heard Ginger nagging him about hanging out those "bimbo bunnies". She knew those binbos weren't Ginger's real threat...and she knew that someday GingerSpice would have to lay aside her role of "first love" and share Tiny once again.

But still yet - Samantha cherished every minute she spent with Tiny. In their talks - she'd learned so much - about love - about life - about people. She'd also taught him a lot - about how there was a season and a place for everything. She shared with him the things her mama had always said - about how people (and bunnies) enter our lives for a season and that there are times when we need to be willing to let go and move on.

Samantha was pleased that the others had let her in on this day - although she knew that the BunFather would be angry with her later on. Still yet, she cared for him and she knew that what must be done...must be done. So her job was to keep him busy ... until the right moment. She was to be near him - to listen to him - and to keep him away from the stream. She also knew - when the time came - she would need to be ready for his wrath...but even then - she knew he could never stay angry for long.

"Tiny...come sit beside me for a bit. You're wearing a path in the grass."

"Samantha...I'm not going to sit - I'm not going to stay here. I've got to figure out what is happening. Why did Buck take me off the team for 2 days? Why did Puck mess up my work area and run off with some sort of pictures and where has GingerSpice taken off to? The last I saw her - she was crying - and then she went to see Buck - and I haven't seen her since. I promised to give up the bimbettes for a week...surely she's not still jealous about the other night?"

 

[kherrmann3]

If it helps, just remember that they are waiting for you at the Bridge. They want you to enjoy yourself and give yourself to other critters. They will always hold a special place in your heart, but hearts are big, and there is always more room. They will get you back when you meet them at the Rainbow Bridge. It may be a long time until you get there, but they are waiting for you.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

 

[JadeIcing]

Peg all I can say is what is meant to be is meant to be.

 

[TinysMom]

Can you find the hidden bunny butt?

Mama

I get kisses....


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