Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
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Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by MesaMouse Thu 13 Oct 2016, 4:47 pm
Sorry, but the pics just aren't posting. Apparently, there's a system problem at Photobucket today 
Boy, did I luck out at PetSmart last night! They had a number of Syrian ham girls, short-coated, long-coated and TeddyBear, to choose from but...only one was fully awake. She was running on her wheel, jumping on and off, coming up to the glass to "visit" and being absolutely irresistible! The associate came over to ask if I wanted to hold her (Yes!), opened the tank and actually let me pick up the ham -- I had to scoop her but she really didn't resist; she didn't struggle once I had her out of the tank and held against me and was comfortable enough to explore my shoulder...and then down my back so a good thing the associate was there to snatch her before she ran all the way down to the floor
. The associate said that their hams are usually "3 or 4 months old" and, given her length and heft, that sounds about right. As best as I can determine, her coloring is dove over white, sort of a splash pattern. Once home, she excitedly explored her new digs (20L tank), chewed on everything, ate, drank, ran through tunnels and logged quite a bit of time on her wheel.
Photobucket is not very cooperative today as I can't see my pics, just the titles, so I hope these photos will post successfully.
Pulling a face
Tank set-up
Does this acorn make my butt look fat?
There are three hides in the tank -- under the platform (large), the pink barn (medium) and the acorn (smallest) -- so where do you think I found her this morning? Stuffed into the acorn, of course, with food debris all around the entrance ! By late morning, she had moved under the platform to continue her beauty sleep.
I'm still not sure "who" she is yet: either Imogene (Celtic for "maiden"), Clare ("bright") or Rhonda (Welsh for "noisy"). Giselle is a bit too delicate a name for her, I think, because she certainly is boisterous!
Boy, did I luck out at PetSmart last night! They had a number of Syrian ham girls, short-coated, long-coated and TeddyBear, to choose from but...only one was fully awake. She was running on her wheel, jumping on and off, coming up to the glass to "visit" and being absolutely irresistible! The associate came over to ask if I wanted to hold her (Yes!), opened the tank and actually let me pick up the ham -- I had to scoop her but she really didn't resist; she didn't struggle once I had her out of the tank and held against me and was comfortable enough to explore my shoulder...and then down my back so a good thing the associate was there to snatch her before she ran all the way down to the floor
. The associate said that their hams are usually "3 or 4 months old" and, given her length and heft, that sounds about right. As best as I can determine, her coloring is dove over white, sort of a splash pattern. Once home, she excitedly explored her new digs (20L tank), chewed on everything, ate, drank, ran through tunnels and logged quite a bit of time on her wheel. Photobucket is not very cooperative today as I can't see my pics, just the titles, so I hope these photos will post successfully.
Pulling a face
Tank set-up
Does this acorn make my butt look fat?
There are three hides in the tank -- under the platform (large), the pink barn (medium) and the acorn (smallest) -- so where do you think I found her this morning? Stuffed into the acorn, of course, with food debris all around the entrance
! By late morning, she had moved under the platform to continue her beauty sleep.I'm still not sure "who" she is yet: either Imogene (Celtic for "maiden"), Clare ("bright") or Rhonda (Welsh for "noisy"). Giselle is a bit too delicate a name for her, I think, because she certainly is boisterous!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by Peachy Thu 13 Oct 2016, 4:58 pm
Yay, congrats! She sounds like lots of fun already!
Maybe try using ServImg for pictures? Click the button I circled here and a little window thing will pop up for you to select your pictures.
Maybe try using ServImg for pictures? Click the button I circled here and a little window thing will pop up for you to select your pictures.
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by MesaMouse Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:03 pm
Okay, let's try your suggestion, abeona.
Well, that didn't work, either. I selected, the pics showed up in the box but, when I hit "Send" nothing posted. Feh! Hopefully, Photobucket will get their act together today -- I'm just frosted that there was nothing overtly posted when you log on to Photobucket warning about the current technical glitches -- I had to go into the Help section and found a large notice in bold red!
Well, that didn't work, either. I selected, the pics showed up in the box but, when I hit "Send" nothing posted. Feh! Hopefully, Photobucket will get their act together today -- I'm just frosted that there was nothing overtly posted when you log on to Photobucket warning about the current technical glitches -- I had to go into the Help section and found a large notice in bold red!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by CallaLily Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:08 pm
Awww, I can't see your pics but she sounds adorable. I love love love the name Imogen/Imogene.
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by Peachy Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:11 pm
Oops, after you press send you have to press "insert all."
Edit: You can see the pictures if you open them in a new tab. She's so pretty!
Edit: You can see the pictures if you open them in a new tab. She's so pretty!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by scaredymouse Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:12 pm
Omg, Rhonda is a great name for a ham!!!! I can't see the pics either bit she sounds awesome! Congrats!!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by MesaMouse Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:13 pm
CallaLily wrote:Awww, I can't see your pics but she sounds adorable. I love love love the name Imogen/Imogene. Â
I'm leaning towards "Imogene". It's a fun-sounding name and makes me think of the great 1950's comedienne, Imogene Coca, Sid Caesar's long-time TV partner...and this ham is definitely on the goofy side!
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by AnonymousMouseOwner Thu 13 Oct 2016, 5:25 pm
Aww, what a cutie! Congrats on your new hamster! 
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by AnonONIagent Fri 14 Oct 2016, 12:06 pm
I think Rhonda would be a good name. Syrians have such brutish proportions as far as rodents go, and the name makes me think of the MMA fighter Ronda Rousey. So I think it's a good fit!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by AnonONIagent Fri 14 Oct 2016, 12:10 pm
Ooh, I can see the pictures now! What a cutie!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by CallaLily Fri 14 Oct 2016, 12:20 pm
I can see them now too. She's so pretty!
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by scaredymouse Fri 14 Oct 2016, 12:58 pm
I can see her! Â She's magnificent and shiny, too! Â She looks a bit like Splotchy except Sable and Satin. Â She's a very pretty lady. Â Have fun, you are going to love, love, love that ham. Â I want to hear all about it!
They also like egg cartons, just like mice
Exhibit A
They also like egg cartons, just like mice
Exhibit A
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by MesaMouse Fri 14 Oct 2016, 6:51 pm
Imogene tried some broccoli last night and wasn't wholly sure she liked it
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by scaredymouse Fri 14 Oct 2016, 9:06 pm
Oooh, I like her a lot! Try kale, that seems to be the favorite.
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Re: Imogene (or Clare or Rhonda or Giselle) is Here!
by CallaLily Sat 15 Oct 2016, 7:52 am
Her face! She's looks like a kid that's just been told to at least try it. 
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