Saturday, December 08, 2007

Big Apple Circus 1999 "Amy" and Bello


Scan000010570, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.



MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AMY.............

THIS MORNING, DECEMBER 8th at 5:18 AMY GAVE BIRTH TO A BEAUTIFUL 263 POUND BABY GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!

HER OFFICAL NAME IS "MISS BETZ", NAMED AFTER A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF THE RIDDLES....ELIZABETH RASMUSSEN, WHO UNFORTUNATELY, PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
SHE IS A KNOWN RESEARCHER AND WRITER
ON ELEPHANT'S BREEDING PROBLEMS.SHE WAS WITH THE OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCES UNIVERSITY.

THE STORY OF AMY IS STARTING A NEW WONDERFUL CHAPTER....THANK YOU, SCOTT RIDDLE AND ALL YOUR CREW...

"MERRY CHRISTMAS" TO ONE AND ALL FROM AMY AND MISS BETZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's just GREAT!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Amy and Family!!

Anonymous said...

Terrific news Buckles. Congratulations to all involved.
You once said on this blog that you didn't take much of an interest in elephants until they were old enough to train but you sure sound excited about Miss Betz!!! Steve Robinson

Buckles said...

Actually I first received news of the blessed event yesterday morning from Mr. Riddle. The printed information above came via Army Maguire, I only provided the picture which I might add was taken by Paul Gutheil.
I expect to get pictures of mother and infant shortly.

Anonymous said...

"MISS Betz"
Great news in the animal world prior to the Christmas Holiday. Congradulations to Scott R. and of course to you Buckles and AMY..This also ties in with the Elephant News out of MASS.....Hope to see you all at the OABA Animal Gathering - Jan. 3rd - Kay Rosaires - Sarasota..If last years attendance is any indicator of interest then there is no reason why the 2nd Annual Meeting won't be a success...Buckles sorry I had to cut our telephonic conversation short yesterday. Thats the danger of talking on a cell phone in traffic...

Anonymous said...

This is such wonderful news! The best Christmas gift of all. Congrats to all on the miracle of Miss Betz and her mother, Amy. Who is the happy father? Karen Glenn

donaldcovington said...

Congratulations to all concerned.

We feel like Amy is a member of our family. We shared great times when she was a part of Big Apple Circus.

Don Covington

Anonymous said...

In the mispelled words of Lewis Carroll, "Oh frabjous day, calou, calay!" 'Tis the season to be elated, if not overjoyed. I would like to add Diane's and my sincere congratulations and compliments to all involved. I have always had a particular affinity for Amy since we first met. If you say Amy to me my first thought is always that
of a "little girl" with her trunk outstretched in gentle curiosity and, to my mind, friendly greeting.
I never imagined all those years ago when I first joined CFA,
the endless joys that I would be sharing with showfolks and fellow fans. All I want for Christmas is a ticket to the Circus.

Paul Gutheil


PS Thanks Buckles; it's one of my favorite photos!

Tom Wilds said...

It's ashame that Bob Norris isn't here to see this!

Anonymous said...

Is Amy's original owner still alive? I bet he would be just as excited about the news.

Buckles said...

The statement from "AOK Tom" above has an ominous tone to it

Anonymous said...

Buckles,
I have yet to see a statement delivered by a nameless individual, that was not ominious. or false. They have got to all be piled up behind the same tree. By the way, Jackal's will "mass up" like that also.
Wade Burck

Anonymous said...

There's an interview with Bob Norris on the National Public Radio website about Amy and Buckles

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1128340

quite nice

HM