ukcarolm
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Wendell and Mike, thankyou so much for your wonderful blog writing! So pleased you're enjoying your new companions for this visit Wendell. Looking forward to your next installment!
Wendell the Wandering Wabbit's Travel Blog
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WendellWabbit
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SnowyShiloh wrote:
Today was sort of slow, since Mike was at work and Natasha and I napped most of the day. (Separately, I mean - Natasha is very much a lady!)
I know I haven't mentioned my political activities before - but even rabbits can get caught up in election fever. Yes, I admit it - I am a card-carrying member of the Rebunlican Party!
Today, Election Day, I met with the other bunnies in the Warren and we discussed the party platform.
Natasha seemed particularly interested in the plank about adopting the Craisin Standard and single-mower Hay Care.
When Mike came home from work, he took me down to the Harford Town Hall, where he was going to vote. I brought my sign along.
The nice lady at the polling place said it was illegal to electioneer inside, but it was OK if I sat on the railing and spoke to any rabbits who hopped in to vote.
There weren't any, but I felt I had done my civic duty.
Mike says we're supposed to have snow tomorrow - I don't know what that is, but it sounds interesting.
I will, don't worry. If the weather's OK, he has promised to take me up flying in his airplane over the weekend - I can't wait!
Today was sort of slow, since Mike was at work and Natasha and I napped most of the day. (Separately, I mean - Natasha is very much a lady!)
I know I haven't mentioned my political activities before - but even rabbits can get caught up in election fever. Yes, I admit it - I am a card-carrying member of the Rebunlican Party!
Today, Election Day, I met with the other bunnies in the Warren and we discussed the party platform.
Natasha seemed particularly interested in the plank about adopting the Craisin Standard and single-mower Hay Care.
When Mike came home from work, he took me down to the Harford Town Hall, where he was going to vote. I brought my sign along.
The nice lady at the polling place said it was illegal to electioneer inside, but it was OK if I sat on the railing and spoke to any rabbits who hopped in to vote.
There weren't any, but I felt I had done my civic duty.
Mike says we're supposed to have snow tomorrow - I don't know what that is, but it sounds interesting.
MikeScone
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daisyandoliver wrote:
Small world. Actually, while I work in Ithaca, I live in Harford, which is about 18 miles southeast, in the southwest corner of Cortland County.Ithaca? I live about 30-40 minutes from there!
SnowyShiloh
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Wendell, I never knew you were into politics! I'm so glad there's a cause that you stand behind
Awesome pictures, Mike!
Awesome pictures, Mike!
ukcarolm
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Wow Wendell you are soooo knowledgable! Even helping out with the voting, I'm so pleased you took Mike down to vote! lol
WendellWabbit
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Hi folks! Not much to report today - I haven't done much wandering, as my host MikeScone's been very busy at work. I'm just hanging out back at the Warren, waiting for the weekend.
While I was hopping around I discovered another new friend. This warren is really international - this bunny is from the British Channel Islands, all the way over in Europe. His name is Guernsey, after the island where he was adopted from.
It turned out that Natasha hadn't even met Guernsey yet, even though he'd lived in the warren for a few years. I was happy to introduce them, and we all had a nice chat.
Tomorrow's Friday, and Mike has promised to take me into work again - and then it will be the weekend! Type to you all later!
While I was hopping around I discovered another new friend. This warren is really international - this bunny is from the British Channel Islands, all the way over in Europe. His name is Guernsey, after the island where he was adopted from.
It turned out that Natasha hadn't even met Guernsey yet, even though he'd lived in the warren for a few years. I was happy to introduce them, and we all had a nice chat.
Tomorrow's Friday, and Mike has promised to take me into work again - and then it will be the weekend! Type to you all later!
SnowyShiloh
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Wendell, you are a great little ambassador, aren't you? I hope you have a fun day at work tomorrow
JadeIcing
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Awesome update!
cwolfec
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I love Wendell's profile! It made me laugh: "Bunnies: I am a bunny." Hahaa!
WendellWabbit
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Hello again! It's Wendell. I just got home from a day at work with my host MikeScone.
We started out bright and early, driving from the Warren to Ithaca. There were lots of fields and woods along the way where bunnies might play, but we had to get to work on time.
Before too long we had reached Ithaca and parked, and in a few minutes we were on an area between buildings, with trees and chairs and open buildings. Mike said it was called "the Commons".
Some of the statues were downright scary, at least if you're a little bunny like me.
We went a little way down the Commons, turned a corner and went into a building. Mike let me push the elevator button...
Just like magic, we were back in the office I'd arrived in on Monday. I said "hi" to all the bunnies...
... and Mike let me help do a patent search. I got a bit distracted, I must admit, when I found this patent on an arcade game where bunnies get to shoot guns and hunt people. I think that might be fun, don't you?
Finally, the day was over and we walked back onto the Commons. I asked Mike if we could do some window shopping, but he said he already had all the windows he needed. I did get to look at some interesting things as I hopped by, though.
While we waited to cross the road, I watched the traffic go by...
There was a lot of traffic, but I thought the lights were pretty...
We got to the parking garage, and Mike told me that as a treat we'd go all the way up to the top and look at Ithaca as the sun went down and the lights came on in all the buildings. We went up to the very top level, and the view was beautiful. I got Mike to take lots of pictures.
What a fun evening we had!
Finally, it started getting cold, and it was time to drive home. It seemed like a completely different route at night than it had been going into work this morning.
That's all for now. The weekend's coming soon, and I'll get to fly! The sooner I get to bed, the sooner it will come! Good night, all...
We started out bright and early, driving from the Warren to Ithaca. There were lots of fields and woods along the way where bunnies might play, but we had to get to work on time.
Before too long we had reached Ithaca and parked, and in a few minutes we were on an area between buildings, with trees and chairs and open buildings. Mike said it was called "the Commons".
Some of the statues were downright scary, at least if you're a little bunny like me.
We went a little way down the Commons, turned a corner and went into a building. Mike let me push the elevator button...
Just like magic, we were back in the office I'd arrived in on Monday. I said "hi" to all the bunnies...
... and Mike let me help do a patent search. I got a bit distracted, I must admit, when I found this patent on an arcade game where bunnies get to shoot guns and hunt people. I think that might be fun, don't you?
Finally, the day was over and we walked back onto the Commons. I asked Mike if we could do some window shopping, but he said he already had all the windows he needed. I did get to look at some interesting things as I hopped by, though.
While we waited to cross the road, I watched the traffic go by...
There was a lot of traffic, but I thought the lights were pretty...
We got to the parking garage, and Mike told me that as a treat we'd go all the way up to the top and look at Ithaca as the sun went down and the lights came on in all the buildings. We went up to the very top level, and the view was beautiful. I got Mike to take lots of pictures.
What a fun evening we had!
Finally, it started getting cold, and it was time to drive home. It seemed like a completely different route at night than it had been going into work this morning.
That's all for now. The weekend's coming soon, and I'll get to fly! The sooner I get to bed, the sooner it will come! Good night, all...
luvthempigs
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Good night Wendell, sleep well .....
SnowyShiloh
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Wendell, looks like you had one heck of a day! Can't wait to see what you get into this weekend
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Gorgeous pics, wendell. It looks like your host mikescone works in a very nice building.
I loved the pics! Ithaca looks gorgeous. My favorite pic was the one from the top of the parking garage looking down on Ithaca as the sun went down. The streaking lights from the cars was pretty cool
Thanks for sharing your adventures!
I loved the pics! Ithaca looks gorgeous. My favorite pic was the one from the top of the parking garage looking down on Ithaca as the sun went down. The streaking lights from the cars was pretty cool
Thanks for sharing your adventures!
WendellWabbit
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Hi everyone at RO! It's Wendell Wabbit, and boy, have I had a busy weekend!
The weather was nice, so I was able to go flying, as MikeScone had promised. Here's our airplane after we pulled it out of the hangar (I'm sitting on the cowl, really):
Mike told me, "all passengers must be securely belted in for takeoff" - I couldn't quite work the buckles, so he had to help.
There was a lot of noise, and we were off! As soon it was OK, I hopped up on the dashboard so I could see better. We flew over lots of forests and farms, and some small towns - this is McLean village:
We flew southeast for about ten minutes, and Mike pointed out of the left side of the windshield - that was the Warren down there! "Hi Natasha!"
Pretty soon, I had to be buckled into my seat again - we were stopping off for gas at Cortland Airport.
Mike let me help with the fueling.
Let's see, we put almost 20 gallons in the right wing... Oh my gosh - $6.22 a gallon??
We were soon back in the air, heading north toward the Finger Lakes.
Before long, Skaneateles Lake appeared, straight ahead. We flew up the lake to its north end.
This navigation thing's not so hard - it would be easier if I could read, of course...
We headed west, across another lake, and soon there was a really big lake in front of us. Mike said it was Cayuga Lake.
We flew over to Cayuga Lake, then turned south, back toward Ithaca at the south end of the lake.
The clouds were gathering, with the sun peeking through gaps in the clouds and making sun patterns on the lake. It was really beautiful.
About half an hour later, Mike called Ithaca Tower and told them we were on our way. Not long after that, the runway appeared ahead. We were on final approach for Runway 14, Ithaca.
Mike made a nice smooth landing, we taxied past the tower back to the hangar...
... and my flight was over. I can't wait to do it again.
Saturday evening, Mike took me to a special ceremony. One of the members of the Sea Scout Ship in Ithaca was receiving her Quartermaster award (the highest rank in Sea Scouting), and not just that, but she was also getting her Venturing Silver (the highest rank in Venturing) and the Venturing Ranger Award.
Very few Scouts ever earn Quartermaster, Silver or Ranger - and there are very few, indeed, who actually manage to earn all three of them. I am impressed. Mike introduced me to Yvonne, and it turned out that she lives with a bunny - a Dutch rabbit named "Bandit". How neat is that?
Today we took Mike's tractor out into the forest to cut firewood for the winter. Unfortunately, my legs were too short to reach the pedals...
Mike said the chainsaw was too big and dangerous for me to use, so I could only sit on some logs he'd already cut and watch.
We got the logs loaded up into the trailer behind the tractor and drove back to the Warren. I helped stack the logs on the porch, all ready to keep Mike and Natasha and the other bunnies warm for the winter.
It's been a full day, but I've had fun. Time to go - 'night all!
The weather was nice, so I was able to go flying, as MikeScone had promised. Here's our airplane after we pulled it out of the hangar (I'm sitting on the cowl, really):
Mike told me, "all passengers must be securely belted in for takeoff" - I couldn't quite work the buckles, so he had to help.
There was a lot of noise, and we were off! As soon it was OK, I hopped up on the dashboard so I could see better. We flew over lots of forests and farms, and some small towns - this is McLean village:
We flew southeast for about ten minutes, and Mike pointed out of the left side of the windshield - that was the Warren down there! "Hi Natasha!"
Pretty soon, I had to be buckled into my seat again - we were stopping off for gas at Cortland Airport.
Mike let me help with the fueling.
Let's see, we put almost 20 gallons in the right wing... Oh my gosh - $6.22 a gallon??
We were soon back in the air, heading north toward the Finger Lakes.
Before long, Skaneateles Lake appeared, straight ahead. We flew up the lake to its north end.
This navigation thing's not so hard - it would be easier if I could read, of course...
We headed west, across another lake, and soon there was a really big lake in front of us. Mike said it was Cayuga Lake.
We flew over to Cayuga Lake, then turned south, back toward Ithaca at the south end of the lake.
The clouds were gathering, with the sun peeking through gaps in the clouds and making sun patterns on the lake. It was really beautiful.
About half an hour later, Mike called Ithaca Tower and told them we were on our way. Not long after that, the runway appeared ahead. We were on final approach for Runway 14, Ithaca.
Mike made a nice smooth landing, we taxied past the tower back to the hangar...
... and my flight was over. I can't wait to do it again.
Saturday evening, Mike took me to a special ceremony. One of the members of the Sea Scout Ship in Ithaca was receiving her Quartermaster award (the highest rank in Sea Scouting), and not just that, but she was also getting her Venturing Silver (the highest rank in Venturing) and the Venturing Ranger Award.
Very few Scouts ever earn Quartermaster, Silver or Ranger - and there are very few, indeed, who actually manage to earn all three of them. I am impressed. Mike introduced me to Yvonne, and it turned out that she lives with a bunny - a Dutch rabbit named "Bandit". How neat is that?
Today we took Mike's tractor out into the forest to cut firewood for the winter. Unfortunately, my legs were too short to reach the pedals...
Mike said the chainsaw was too big and dangerous for me to use, so I could only sit on some logs he'd already cut and watch.
We got the logs loaded up into the trailer behind the tractor and drove back to the Warren. I helped stack the logs on the porch, all ready to keep Mike and Natasha and the other bunnies warm for the winter.
It's been a full day, but I've had fun. Time to go - 'night all!
whitelop
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WOW Wendell it looks like you had an amazing weekend!
What amazing pictures!
MikeScone looks like he has been a wonderful host!
I just looked up what Sea Scouts are and thats really cool!
What amazing pictures!
MikeScone looks like he has been a wonderful host!
I just looked up what Sea Scouts are and thats really cool!
SnowyShiloh
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Wendell, you had such a busy weekend! Private airplane ride (classy!), awards ceremony, and firewood cutting! Bet you were tired after all that. And I'm glad Mike didn't let you use the chainsaw, that could have been disastrous.
luvthempigs
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Awesome pictures! I think Wendell with the help of Mike of course should write a book about his adventures
MiniLopHop
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Wendall, looks like you are having a wonderful time! I wanted to let you know that you are now famous in Israel. I am here with work and have been showing your picture from your visit with my warren to my co-workers. They all think you are extremely handsome and tallented.
ukcarolm
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WOW Wendell, what a fun filled action packed weekend you've had, I hope you didn't tire Mike out too much! Your photos are all great, thanks everso much for sharing them with us!
WendellWabbit
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I woke up this morning, and everything outside was white! I think that's the snow Mike was talking about!
I had to get out and see what snow was all about.
I see... it's cold... I think I'll go back inside, now...
I had to get out and see what snow was all about.
I see... it's cold... I think I'll go back inside, now...
