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Fear and loathing rule in a corner of Yorkshire overrun with rodents. The first thing that spooks you is the noise. It's the rustling, scratching sound of countless tiny feet and at times it's so intense that the hedgerows are alive with it. And then you see them. Rats! Big rats with long, wormy tails. . . baby rats squealing for their mothers… read more

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A poodle in the Chinese city of Xi'an has achieved notoriety for his ability to walk on two feet. Every afternoon the dog named Gou Gou walks "hand-in-hand" with his owner, attracting crowds. What's more, Gou Gou is said to even be able to answer the phone. Gou Gou walks out 'hand-in-hand' with owner Wang Guoqiang every afternoon at 3pm in Xi'an… read more

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I must admit, in this, my FIRST JOURNAL AS A ZOOMASTER... it's been a learning experience. IT gives new meaning to the ol' french phrase of encouragement .... LAICHE PAS LES POTATES !!! I've been hanging in there. Klondike is exhausted from posing for so many photographs. He's tired of "make believe" roles for the videos. And he says I've in… read more

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With this Journal, I move from 24,992 UP to the highly sought status of Z O O M A S T E R !!!! To quote a Nashville philosopher, "I'm Just So Proud To Be HEERE!!" On a neanderthal dial-up connection, THAT is a coup d'etat, CERTAINMENT !!! I've been watching all the frustration expressed by various participants and I must acknowledge the su… read more

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Ignatius said this new gift is a TRICK !! He said it ain't what it appears to be. He told me he's seen this trick on the road so many times that he's amazed that I can't tell it for what it is. Ignatius said it reminds him of a book he read once called "You Can Trust The Russians" ... or something like that - written by some FBI guy. He's really… read more