Monkeys resort to striking when they feel unfairly treated


	Monkeys resort to striking when they feel unfairly treated

michellezm

11-13-2007 9:01 AM

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apes, monkeys, primates, animals, creatures, fauna

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11-13-2007 9:16 AM

michellezm

Hi Alan. Been doing my Florence Nightingale number for a couple of sick family members. Now that they are well, I have more time. Sweet of you to notice my absence. Thank you.

11-13-2007 11:33 PM

kkcapricorn

I swear monkeys have more brains than politicians.

11-14-2007 12:08 AM

Deepti

pop for the return of Michelle as well as for monkeys that can strike

11-15-2007 12:06 AM

mugofcoffee

Hi Michell,
welcome back! good to have u back @ CM!

11-15-2007 3:59 AM

syncopath

i like the clip, yet popped 4 the amicable comments .. ))

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