Hi Oakley, I’m in the DC area, and I’m more than ready for this storm to be over. My poor indoor outdoor kitty is absolutely distressed at the thought of using a litter box instead of the nice area under the porch.
Teresa, I’m happy to say that Sandy has blown out of town. No public transportation yet, so the cats and I will have another day of starring contests ahead.
Thanks for reprising Lil Drac. What a sweet, intelligent creature.
For the first time in my years this past summer, I saw bats flying at night in my Cambridge backyard and at a Mass Audubon sanctuary in Belmont. What a treat!
Bats are good!! Bats are wonderful pollenators. Other bats are even better because they eat bugs like mosquitoes who wantto bug me! Li’l Drac is bat-eautiful, and I love that he comforts himself by rocking, even tho’ he’s all growed up.
His rocking always bothered me. Wonder if it’s a sign of loneliness or troubled adaption to his non-bat companionship. Poor thing should’ve been clinging to his mother but at least he’s got keepers who care for him.
I’m thinking about adopting one on behalf of my nephew who loves animals as Christmas present this year. I’d like for them to send the newsletter and stuff to him.
*sneeeef* I don’t know if it’s the music or what, but everytime I watch that video with the little guy rocking himself someone starts chopping onions in here!
Count me in the group of people that bawls every time I see this video with him rocking. Which considering I had nasal surgery a week ago & then got a cold, is REALLY not a good thing. I
What loving care that hand (and its owner) gives to such a tiny creature. L’il Drac is a real heart stealer! This reminds me of my son’s rat, Winston. Somehow my son had ante’ed me up: went to pet store to talk me into a tadpole and we left with a rat. When we first got him, my toes would curl under each time I saw him. However, by the time we were at the vet’s on little Winston’s last day, I was bawling my eyes out. I still miss the little guy who figured out how to open his cage and would come to me when he heard my voice, somehow avoiding the two Cairn Terriers who were also in the house. I fell in love with a rat…and am the better for it! These little creatures are truly gifts for our hearts.
These beautiful videos of Li’l Drac remind me of the Jewish prayer one says upon seeing unusual creatures-
“Praised are you, Lord our God, who rules the universe, diversifying
creation.”
Behbehs are all adorabuhls. I don’t care what kind of behbehs they are!
Hear, hear!!!
I would personally like to volunteer to foster a tiny rocking bebeh hand-bat. *Waggles fingers invitingly…*
Bats are awesome. Fin.
Rock out with you bat self, L’il Drac.
Thank you for reminding us all how to soothe ourselves. I’ve been listening to the wind blow all day and I was starting to fear for my Sandy-ity.
Hi Oakley, I’m in the DC area, and I’m more than ready for this storm to be over. My poor indoor outdoor kitty is absolutely distressed at the thought of using a litter box instead of the nice area under the porch.
I’m in Philadelphia and I think my cats are distressed that I have been home all day, taking up cat-allocated space on the couch.
How dare you! Have you no shame, no decency?
Tell your dear sweet kitties that mom is there to make sure they are all okay, 260Oakley. Please stay safe.
Teresa, I’m happy to say that Sandy has blown out of town. No public transportation yet, so the cats and I will have another day of starring contests ahead.
Which they will win, naturellement, n’est-ce pas?
You are in Philadelphia? *rushes outside yelling “here Oakley, here Oakley”*
Tell your dear sweet kitty that it is for his/her own good, Janie4. Please stay safe.
Thanks Theresa. I kept telling them that, but they didn’t buy it. Fortunately, the storm is almost over. By noon, the winds will be receding.
Thanks for reprising Lil Drac. What a sweet, intelligent creature.
For the first time in my years this past summer, I saw bats flying at night in my Cambridge backyard and at a Mass Audubon sanctuary in Belmont. What a treat!
I agree. Bats are awesome. Fin.
Bats are good!! Bats are wonderful pollenators. Other bats are even better because they eat bugs like mosquitoes who wantto bug me! Li’l Drac is bat-eautiful, and I love that he comforts himself by rocking, even tho’ he’s all growed up.
Ermahgerd! Bat binky!
I love Little Drac! He does indeed rock.
I would gladly rock you all day long Little Drac.
His rocking always bothered me. Wonder if it’s a sign of loneliness or troubled adaption to his non-bat companionship. Poor thing should’ve been clinging to his mother but at least he’s got keepers who care for him.
It’s just his personality! (Though in all seriousness, I’ve seen other bats do this. I think Lil’ Drac is just fine.)
I always saw it as a way he comforted himself after a good meal.
Love you, Lil Drac!
Bats rock!
I second that, cyberpunkrocker
Ugh. Very pun-y.
I’ve “adopted” bats from Bat World Sanctuary in the past…it’s really cool…you get a pic and newsletter and stuff
I’m thinking about adopting one on behalf of my nephew who loves animals as Christmas present this year. I’d like for them to send the newsletter and stuff to him.
*sneeeef* I don’t know if it’s the music or what, but everytime I watch that video with the little guy rocking himself someone starts chopping onions in here!
me too!!!!
Me three! Bless the peeps who belong to those fingers!
Same here. I was just about bawling my eyes out by the end of the last video. Every time the little guy rocks, I weep.
Ugh, I know. I’ve even seen the first one before, and every time the room gets really dusty.
Count me in the group of people that bawls every time I see this video with him rocking. Which considering I had nasal surgery a week ago & then got a cold, is REALLY not a good thing. I
I’m totally in love with Lil’ Drac! <3
Sweet, wee chiroptera bairn!!!
Lil ‘ Drac makes me cry… such a sweet little fella .
AWWWW! Is he using that little foam thing like a binky? I noticed that he has it in his mouth at times other than his feeding times.
What loving care that hand (and its owner) gives to such a tiny creature. L’il Drac is a real heart stealer! This reminds me of my son’s rat, Winston. Somehow my son had ante’ed me up: went to pet store to talk me into a tadpole and we left with a rat. When we first got him, my toes would curl under each time I saw him. However, by the time we were at the vet’s on little Winston’s last day, I was bawling my eyes out. I still miss the little guy who figured out how to open his cage and would come to me when he heard my voice, somehow avoiding the two Cairn Terriers who were also in the house. I fell in love with a rat…and am the better for it! These little creatures are truly gifts for our hearts.
What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing, Emmm.
I CRIED at the videos, and I’ve even seen the first one before. I literally cannot handle Te Qte!
Li’l Drac is TOOO bat-dorable!
How beautiful this little bat is, and his caretakers, too
oh how beautiful! i’m tearing up over the kindness of the hooman and how lil drac has blossomed. amazing work you guys!!
Awww, I think I’ve found my cousin’s Christmas present! Now the hard part, WHICH bat do I choose?
These beautiful videos of Li’l Drac remind me of the Jewish prayer one says upon seeing unusual creatures-
“Praised are you, Lord our God, who rules the universe, diversifying
creation.”
He… rocks… himself…
Aaaawwww!!! *sniffle*