Royal Donkey born on Peace and Freedom Day, Northern Cyprus

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 11:57

Camilla gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, which we have named ZARA. She was born late at night on Peace and Freedom Day - 20 July 2011. Mother and daughter are doing very well!

We are not sure who the father is; it could be William or Harry. They both have that look in their eyes and they are both being very attentive to mum and Zara.

Poor George is feeling sidelined at the moment, still sore after his castration on sunday last.



However, Jonathan and Maggie could be liable for maintainance as they support William.



Mr and Mrs Donkeeper

Krin52


Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 12:20

Congratulations! What an auspicious beginning to a beautiful life!

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 12:29

Oh bless............precious one........

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 13:07

See tomorrow's STAR newspaper for photo

misunderstood


Joined: 08/04/2011
Posts: 1004

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 13:38

How lovely. How well I remember Dolores and her babies Del and Rio, they live in the Sanctuary at Karpas.

Their father Donekyote. Dolores is a wonderful Spanish dancer.

delikomsu



Joined: 27/10/2010
Posts: 504

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 19:14

That's a nice story, well done Camilla!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 19:19

@ msg 1, Donkeykeeper: Why do I have a soft spot for bl**dy donkeys?

Allow me to buy the first three months of her life (I mean: food and vet and ?).

Call me at 0533 864 5433 (from 10 am) to tell me the details. OK?

delikomsu



Joined: 27/10/2010
Posts: 504

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 19:41

Hans, you have a heart? So nice, thought you were only into ancient pieces of stone. Off thread, my friend Tina contacted you for advice re ruins at Kucuk Erenkoy with no reply, did you get message?

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 23:21

One of the photos should really be circulated. it is just gorgeous. a wonderful contribution to the environment, and hopefully Dutch Crusader has started a trend. How wonderful to pledge to feed her for three months - who else is offering? this could help the donkey keepers so much. with rising petrol costs etc, just collecting free hay is getting more expensive, and they already have an appeal out for help. What DC has offered is fantastic. come on guys - give David a list of helpers, and bring even more joy to the royal Family of Kumyali.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 23:51

@ msg 9, Marion: I'll really stick to my text in msg 7 (is the right American phrase: "I'll put my money where my mouth is"?).

I'm so eager to see what happens for the months 4 - 6.

P.S. Come on, animal loving Brits (you are known for it - is it true?) - promise the follow-up.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 23:59

Agreed DC. I think the american phrase as quoted is correct. It is a long time since I worked with americans! (\yes, I did for 5 years - well, a few of them)



and, I agree - come on brits. You have a Dutchman leading the way! Let's see what the Brits can do to follow. and yes, DC we are SUPPOSED to be animal lovers, and even 'stupid' with it, so let them all put their money where their mouths are (or rather where Zara's mouth is.)



the Star tomorrow (almost today) will carry fuller details of what is going on over there at Kumyali together with a contact number for David . And what is also lovely is that one of the poor donkey's at alsancak lost its life this week, and now we have a replacement - both of which 'homes' are cared for and maintained by ex pats. So we do ALL love animals.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
21/07/2011 23:59

@ msg 9, Marion: Just for the record: I do not appreciate any publicity after what was written here: end of my involvement, OK? Thank you.

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
22/07/2011

Donkeykeeper,



As the proud adoptive parents of William, I shall gather together a load of goodies for Father, Mother and Baby and pop across to see the bundle of joy!!! I dont doubt the dirty deed was done by William!!!



The carobs are ripening on the trees nicely now so Im sure all the donks will get their treats. I just have to gather them all up!



Will ring to let you know when Im coming across. xxxx Jonathan sends his best wishes xxxxxxxxx He is dying to see some photos of Zara.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 00:14

@ msg 8, Delikomsu: (...) Off thread, my friend Tina contacted you for advice re ruins at Kucuk Erenkoy with no reply, did you get message? (.../

▶ Very "Off topic", sorry, but your post absolutely deserves an answer. It must be my fault, I must have missed your friends' email. I'll check my email files again and if it's my fault - SORRY! I'll let you know here or in a new trhead: your friend WILL get my reply. OK?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 01:46

Hmmm, my fellow foreigners in Northern Cyprus. I checked this thread a couple of times in the past 90 minutes.

Did you?

Only British words? I can hardly believe it.

Or?

For all of you who love a great song - but for whom words are only words..,. Enjoy!

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/ 0282_)BeeGees_-_Words.mp3 }.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 01:50

Sorry, my fault. The link should read:

▶ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/ 0282_)BeeGees_-_Words.mp3 ].

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 01:55

Well, it's late, aint it?

But keep trying, folks...

Maywe this one will work:

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/0282_)BeeGees_-_Words.mp3 ].

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 23:28

Silence from the ex pats? Shame.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/07/2011 01:36

Well well done to you alll, s new life, great xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

DonkeyKeeper


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
26/07/2011 10:00

To Dutch Crisader, message 7. Thank you so much for your support - I will be in touch with you shortly. So very sorry for the delay.



DonkeyKeeper