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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

SO FUNNY. I imagine the monkey takeover in Bali is the future for us all the long run. Meanwhile, BATS! I kind of thought you were being a coward when I read that Christina handled the bat while yuo declined. But then I saw the picture. That thing is truly terrifying! Keep that thing away from me! Come to think of it, the monkeys in the photos are also terrifying, not cute. I'll stick to Brooklyn where we have DOGS AND PIGEONS.

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Monkeys over pigeons, pigeons over bats. Dogs = family. And yes, I think the monkey takeover of Bali is the Planet of the Apes future that’s coming for Earth. Or, maybe it’ll just be rats and cockroaches; they’re indestructible.

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I don't know, Anne, those pigeons are kinda creepy...

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Nov 12, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

NYT crossword standard now in play:

“A time tested tool for amplifying fear”

G _ _ _ L _. Brilliant!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

Very funny! And the monkey sitting alone on the wall looks desperate for a cigarette and cup of coffee ...

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He told me he’s trying to quit cigarettes.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

Great photos and stories! Reminds me of when I was growing up, there was a “safari” theme park I wanted to go to, but my parents didn’t want to because the adorable monkeys in the parking lot would allegedly destroy people’s cars. Got an antennae? Not anymore, lol.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

Also, you had the best comment on the Substack badges post.

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I couldn’t believe someone didn’t get there first!

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Missed opportunity to write “bat shit crazy”, Michael

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Exactly what Christina said!

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Lmao they hit the pool. Darwinism at its best.

I bet they went crazy with the free minibar too

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Monkeys love minibars.

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Nov 11, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

I love how Christina comes off as such a badass in your posts! I have mad respect for a person who looks like a bat like that and is like “sure! Sounds fun!”

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She’s my hero!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

like, it's huge. it's like a flying fox. you ever see those? holy shit. omigod. i gotta sit down.

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

OMG the size of that bat

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Okay, that bat is hella huge--much larger than the one I posted about Saturday. Heck no. Not touching a bat or feeding it.

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The bigger the bat, the bigger the freak out.

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omg, the mental image of the monkeys using the pool. Fluffy white robes, inflatable flamingo floaties, drinks with little umbrellas.

Man, I ain't touchin' no bat. No way, no how.

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Poolside monkeys, yes!

Bats, no.

You’re wise, Bev!

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Monkeys and Bats! Friendly looking little scamps...as long as they aren't ripping your face off or passing along some zoonotic disease.

I kid, I kid. That looked like great fun!

But remember, It's the baboons in South Africa who you really have to be on guard against.

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Kidding aside, you make excellent points!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Michael Estrin

I will gladly leave the bats and the monkeys to you, my friend, but this armchair adventure was truly FUN! I loved getting in on it. I felt your trepidation and admired your (sort of ) bravery in holding that huge creepy flying creature and feeding it juice. Great photo. Great writing. You are having way too much fun. As it should be. Sharron at 🍁Leaves

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Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying these adventures, Sharron!

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really it's very interesting adventure, thanks I hope you'll do another trips

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