There is a new couple in the Story Book barn! After months of planning, organising, reorganising - the door was opened between Lexy and Julian yesterday - and at last report, the two are getting along beautifully. Happy macaque murmurs echo throughout the barn!

We had a wonderful get-together at Manilla Hall on Saturday. A chance for volunteers to meet and greet - and a chance to have a little fun! Awards were presented - Sherri was our Primate Princess; Charmaine was honoured by Pockets, Izzy got his first Vet Kit...lots of fun!!!!

Pockets - on sale now!!!!!

Did you know that you too could own a unique - one-of-a-kind-very-special Pockets painting????  There are a few left since the art show came down, and Pockets continues to paint just about every weekend at the Farm.
So - if you are interested, go to http://pocketswarhol.blogspot.com/view/sidebar and pick out a favourite!!!!!

This past christmas Story Book Recieved hand made christmas cards from some caring students at Morning Glory Public School. The class had read one of the articles about Pockets and his painting. The students mailed paper with the hopes that pockets would paint for them or that he might visit their school. As the animals of Story Book do not leave the sanctuary Leslie and Sherri visited the students and Ms. Lawlor at the school. Arriving in January with one of Pockets paintings and the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary Book that Ann Walsh published the students enjoyed hearing about the sanctuary and the animals that live at Story Book. Leslie and Sherri left with presents for the humans and for pockets from Ms. Lawlor and the students. It was a great day. Thank you Ms. Lawlor and thank you students!!!!!!

Merry Christmas

As this Christmas 2011 day dawns, our hearts are moved by love, appreciation, gratitude and wonder for the year that has been.  The greatest gifts of love, hope and strength have been bestowed on our residents by friends, new and old.  New volunteers, new supporters and new people stepping forward, voting for SBFPS in the Aviva Challenge.  As the saying goes "friends we have not met yet".. We did not make it through to the Finals, but the feel we have "won" so much along this journey.  Even in our wildest dreams we could not have dreamt of this year - Pockets Warhol becoming known world-wide and bringing awareness to the sanctuary.  Our hearts are full as we reflect on our devoted volunteers, Ann, Jen, Little Jen, Leslie, Sam, Kim, Charmaine, Izzy, Erica, Melissa, Jeannine, Vanessa, Sepi, the list goes on.  We are so blessed to work alongside Sherri, an inspirational woman, who deals with many demands, personally, professionally in her police work, and still has the will, love and determination to make the lives of the monkeys her priority and give them the best life. 

May we all reflect on the blessings and gifts we each receive!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Just wanted to add a couple of pics from Sunday.

Pockets was busy painting with his muse, Charmaine.

Jenkins was being ever so handsome...

And this one of the lemur boys was quite enjoying dinner!! Thanks Steph!!!!!

Pockets' Art Extravaganza - Dec. 6, 2011

A Pockets' masterpiece (SOLD!!!!)
This one is called Orangutan.
The artist in his studio!
Sherri holds one of Pockets' completed works.

What a night!!!! Pockets has captured imaginations all around the world, and people are putting their money out to buy his paintings and support the Sanctuary! We owe a huge THANK YOU to Al Ridley, owner of Sadie's Diner, for hosting this show.

And to everyone who has helped to get us this far - many many thanks!

And to Pockets...well, Pockets is just amazing!!!

Please keep voting for the monkeys in the Aviva competition!

Al Ridley, our host and owner of Sadie's Diner! Thanks Al!
The crowd studies and interprets the masterpieces on display.
Rachelle is a happy person tonight!!!!!
And so is Sherri!!!!
In fact everyone has a smile and is feeling the excitement!!

Charmaine, Pockets' muse and animator!!!