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Ready to Go
With Passport in hand, the monkey is ready for his adventure The responses to our request for assistance in naming the monkey have been overwhelming. We have received some really creative input through comments and messages on this blog as well as e-mails and a tremendous amount of verbal input, both in person and over the phone.
Lynne and I have had a blast receiving all of you inputs. Naming the monkey was an extremely challenging task for us based on the creativity of submissions.
I know you may be anxious to see what our monkey’s names is, but we are going to force you to read the entire post in order for you to find out.
Let’s take a look at all of the inputs we have received in no particular order. I will refrain from posting the explicit names for obvious reasons. If I left you input out, please forgive me.
Pearson’s Protector—obvious meaning
M3—Monkey Travel, Monkey See, Monkey Do
Spank—as in Spank the monkey (sumbitted multiple times, but Mark weighed in first)
Spanky—along the same lines
Carlos—not sure on this meaning (sorry)
Diego—not sure on this one either (sorry)
Boots—Dora’s side kick
Obama—this was submitted by someone who claimed to be “Mr. Bush”
Hanuman—This ties to a Hindi legend
Charaiti—this translates to travel or move in Sanskrit
Gary Gnu—the news reporter from “The Great Space Coaster”
Marco—as in Marco Polo, a famous world explorer from the 1200s
Monkey Sea, Monkey Deux—I guess this has some implications about a French Sailor
Cheetah—Tarzan’s sidekick
Bob—What about Bob?
Kima—Swahili word for monkey
Clyde—Clint Eastwood’s sidekick in all of those silly movies
Jack—the monkey from Pirates of the Caribbean
Dawrin—remember the Scope’s monkey trial?
Chunky—no explanation given
Funky—rhymes with monkey
Brass—he was a funky monkey
Punky—he is such a punk
Slim Shady—but can he stand up
George—as in Curious George
Kong—as in King Kong
Shock—as in Shock the Monkey
Abrek—first Russian Monkey in space
Grease—as in Grease Monkey or mechanic
Pet—as in “want to pet my monkey”
JM—Just Monkey
Bigfoot—myth or legend
Johnny—as in Johnny Chimpo from Super Troopers
Prime (3+5) 8—figure it out
AND THE WINNER IS:
MARCO— submitted by a very special hero and friend. He related that Marco Polo’s adventure of travel and exploration would be similar to Lynne and my travels of the world. If you are not familiar with Marco Polo, please take a few moments to Google him and read his story.
Marco will join us tomorrow on his first official road trip. He is going to his fist National Park and first camping trip. Lynne is making Marco his own sleeping bag. As you can see from the photo Marco even has his own passport so we don’t have any difficulties at border crossings. Who knows, maybe one of Marco’s friends in Kuwait will even make him an official birth certificate. We will be taking Marco shopping so he can pick up a few essentials for the trip. Now we can’t have a naked monkey running around the world can we?
Please stay tuned and we will keep you posted on Marco and all of his monkey business.
Lynne and I really appreciate everyone’s creative input in helping us mane our sidekick and hitchhiker.
Now here is one of my favorite business stories that deals with monkeys in a cage:
Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, all of the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result, and all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon the monkeys will try to prevent it.
Now, put away the cold water. Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. To his surprise and horror, all the other monkeys attack him. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs he will be attacked.
Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm! Likewise, replace a third original monkey with a new one, then a fourth, then the fifth.
Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs, he is attacked. Most of the monkeys that are beating him have no idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey.
After replacing all the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs to try for the banana.
Why not? Because as far as they know, that’s the way it’s always been done around there.
Go ahead climb the stairs and get out of the box my friend.”
~Marco the Monkey~
7 May 2008
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Sounds like you guys are already to go! Have a great trip. Hailey keeps saying "Papasan and Lynne went around the world....they be back". Take care and be safe. Love you guys!