Thursday, March 24, 2011

How Does THAT Work: Gerbils!

You know I LOVE my gerbil pals BERT and ERNIE. Today I am going to EXPLAIN where GERBILS come from!
Bert and Ernie are MONGOLIAN GERBILS. This means they come from MONGOLIA. They live in SEMI-DESERT and STEPPES. I am pretty SURE it is very BORING there. Once Bert and Ernie got TOO BORED, they decided to LEAVE Mongolia.
So they PACKED up all of their STUFF and LEFT! I am pretty SURE they WALKED because HITCH-HIKNG is DANGEROUS.
When they first got to AMERICA, they went to a PET SHOP. There were lots of TOYS and and lots of FUN stuff to do there. So Bert and Ernie were HAPPY for a while. But then they got LONELY and wanted a REAL family. So they came to live with US!
Now Bert and Ernie are HAPPY all the time!
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43 comments:

  1. SparkleMarch 24, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, Bert and Ernie came a REALLY long way to get to your house!

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  2. Poppy QMarch 24, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Thanks for teaching us about Gerbils, we don't have them in NZ either. We are glad that they found a great family to live with.

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  3. Kitty McCormackMarch 24, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Wow that's a great explanation, Harley! Bert and Ernie are so lucky to have found you and Daisy!

    Xanthe xxx

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  4. Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"March 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    That is a wonderful story! So glad they are happy living with you and Daisy now.

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  5. MargMarch 24, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    We sure are glad they had a safe trip and made it all the way to your house. They are so cute and deserve a great home and we know they have one there at your house. Thanks Harley for telling us about their trip. Take care.

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  6. Link BartholomewMarch 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh Harley, I'm sure that's EXACTLY how it happened. Bert and Ernie sure do know how to inspire change in their lives.

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  7. Kelly RhoadesMarch 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    So glad Bert and Ernie have such a wonderful sister as you Daisy!

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  8. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuMarch 24, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Lucky Bert and Ernie! They've come a long, long way!

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  9. LinMarch 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hooray! I love a happy ending. :)

    I like the "hobo" look on Ernie--that is very cute. I'm surprised they don't have little pouches like hamsters do. That would be really handy for carrying your stuff while you are traveling.

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  10. DmaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    sounds plausible to me.

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  11. The Florida FurkidsMarch 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Bert and Ernie are pretty smart to find their way to you and you're very smart to have figured it out!!

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  12. KeaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Bert and Ernie were very courageous to leave their birth-place and travel so far to be with you! They're lucky gerbils to have found you!

    -Fuzzy Tales

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  13. Raymond and BusbyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Wow, Bert and Ernie's little feet must have been very tired by the time they came to live with your family!

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  14. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Dear Daisy, Gerbils come from Mongolia!!!No wonder they left!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  15. Hannah and LucyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    That was a long way for those two little gerbils to travel - we hope they brought enough sandwiches to last the journey.
    We know they have a lovely home with Daisy and you Harley.
    luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  16. Two French BulldogsMarch 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow I wish we had pets like that. Do they know you are telling every buddy their personal info?
    Benny & Lily

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  17. KalMarch 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Your cut and paste artwork is awesome. Look, they even have a bindle for their stuff just like a couple of hoboes.

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  18. Angel, Kirby and MaxMarch 24, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks, Harley! We always wondered where they came from and how they got here!

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  19. Shaggy and ScoutMarch 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    We are so glad they left their homeland and came to Florida so they could live with you & your mommeh. They have such a plush & cushy life now and we're glad they're happy little gerbils!

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  20. Gemini and IchiroMarch 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I did not know they traveled all that way! Did they need passports or anything? And what about all that talk of getting rid of illegal immigrants? Are they legal?

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  21. Amber-MaeMarch 24, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    AHHH great story! So Mongolian Gerbils came from Mongolia huh? Who knew that! I can imagine how bored they were in the dessert. They are so lucky to have finally found you as their family!

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  22. OKcatsMarch 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Harley, that's a great story about how Bert and Ernie came to live with you. That must have taken a long time to walk from Mongolia - their little legs must sure be tired!

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  23. Angel Ginger JasperMarch 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    They sure came a long way but I bet they think it was well worth it now they are with you.. They are cute aand I bet they are ass good as bird tv to watch.. Hugs GJ xx

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  24. brokenteepeeMarch 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you for that Harley. Did you know that I am an African goat? I came from the desert too!

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  25. brokenteepeeMarch 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Thank you for that Harley. Did you know that I am an African goat? I came from the desert too!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I expect that's exactly how it all came to be...

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  27. Memories of Eric and FlynnMarch 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for explaining it to us Harley. That was a very long journey for them and must have worn their little legs down. We bet they had long legs like kitties when they started.

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  28. LPMarch 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Bert and Ernie probably needed to soak their feet after their long,long travels!
    the critters in The Cottage

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  29. The Meezers or BillyMarch 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    that's pretty cool!!!

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  30. jenianddeanMarch 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    That sounds like a long trip -- I'm so glad they made it to your family.
    --Jasper

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  31. The Island CatsMarch 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    So that's how Bert and Ernie got to your house!! Lucky them!!

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  32. Admiral HestorbMarch 24, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Harley, Daisy, Mommy and I would love to invite you to our house. Thing is, mommy would be trying to kiss the furs offa ya. So, don't fall for it, MOL.

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  33. Terrie D. (StarSpry)March 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Great explanation, Harley! So glad Bert & Ernie found such a wonderful family to belong to :)

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  34. JacquelineMarch 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    You are so smart AND handsome Harley=how do you know so much about everything??...We are glad Bert and Ernie found your fun home to live in...We enjoyed Daisy's WW post as well=yummy!!...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki

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  35. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMarch 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    that was a great story! We loved learning the background about Bert and Ernie

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  36. michico＊Adan＊Lego-小芥＊阿丹＊樂高March 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    They are really neat could go that far!

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  37. LorenzaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Now I know!
    Thanks for sharing their story!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  38. meowmeowmansMarch 24, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Harley, you are so SMART! Great job explaining about how Bert and Ernie came to live with you and Daisy. 'Cos we were wondering!!! :)

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  39. DonnaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    O hai! :) I like ur friends. They are cyoot! :)

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  40. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Taz, and Binq)March 25, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    We are glad Bert and Ernie travelled all that way to live with you. They sure knew the right place ta stay!

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  41. Cheyenne -MillieMarch 25, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Tell Bert and Ernie to be carefuls about hitch hiking! I don't want them to get destuffed!

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  42. Milo and Alfie MarshallMarch 25, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Bert and Ernie are clearly intrepid adventurers! They sure picked the right home to live in.

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  43. ClooneyMarch 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Oh Harley, your story is the best! We are so glad Bert and Ernie had a safe journey and ended up with you and Daisy.

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