AmaZing Animals
Viewing comments for Chapter 25 "Amazing Animals - Y"The A-Z of animals and facts
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Comment from Bill Schott
Yes, the yak appears as we draw near the end of this amazing collection of alphabetically aligned animals. The painting, poem, pictures, and compiled data on this hairy fellow.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Yes, the yak appears as we draw near the end of this amazing collection of alphabetically aligned animals. The painting, poem, pictures, and compiled data on this hairy fellow.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Bill! Only one letter left, and then I can get it published for Eric. You've been so supportive, I can't thank you enough. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from To Write Is To Live
Thank you very much for writing such an informative piece on the yak.
I like your introductory poem, and then your elaboration in prose on each aspect that you describe in your poem: domesticated versus wild yaks; the yaks' love of cold weather; the description of the yaks' long, shaggy fur; where the yaks live; and how the yaks use their horns for fighting and digging up plants for food.
Your grandson Eric is sure to enjoy this unique alphabet book!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for writing such an informative piece on the yak.
I like your introductory poem, and then your elaboration in prose on each aspect that you describe in your poem: domesticated versus wild yaks; the yaks' love of cold weather; the description of the yaks' long, shaggy fur; where the yaks live; and how the yaks use their horns for fighting and digging up plants for food.
Your grandson Eric is sure to enjoy this unique alphabet book!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for your nice, kind comments. I do hope he will enjoy it. I hope to have it published for his Birthday in November. So fingers crossed. One letter left to do. Have a lovely day, my friend. :) Sandra
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is very interesting non-fiction about the traits of the (mostly) Tibetan yaks. I learned a lot. I think we might have had a yak for a few years in our local zoo, but I might be mis-remembering. This is just a little thing to fix: Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk, but also use it to make delicious butter and cheese.
You can take the comma out after animals' milk since it is not an independent clause which follows the main clause, which is Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk. Basically what you have is a single sentence with one subject and two verbs However, it is up to you, because in this case I believe the comma serves as a sort of pause to take a breath while reading.
The part I liked learning about was how yaks differ in the way they grunt from cows, who would rather moo. Now I will be sure to know the difference if I am ever lost in the dark in a corral or field full of either animal.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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This is very interesting non-fiction about the traits of the (mostly) Tibetan yaks. I learned a lot. I think we might have had a yak for a few years in our local zoo, but I might be mis-remembering. This is just a little thing to fix: Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk, but also use it to make delicious butter and cheese.
You can take the comma out after animals' milk since it is not an independent clause which follows the main clause, which is Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk. Basically what you have is a single sentence with one subject and two verbs However, it is up to you, because in this case I believe the comma serves as a sort of pause to take a breath while reading.
The part I liked learning about was how yaks differ in the way they grunt from cows, who would rather moo. Now I will be sure to know the difference if I am ever lost in the dark in a corral or field full of either animal.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for pointing the error out, Christie, I'll go and sort that out. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, and yes, we'll all be able to tell the difference now! LOL. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from lancellot
Ha, very nice. When I saw this I was wondering what that was. I knew it couldn't be a buffalo or a bull, the letter 'B; was months ago. I saw the saw 'Y' and for some reason I had forgotten all about the Yank. But after reading this, I realized I didn't really know much about the Yank.
Well done.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Ha, very nice. When I saw this I was wondering what that was. I knew it couldn't be a buffalo or a bull, the letter 'B; was months ago. I saw the saw 'Y' and for some reason I had forgotten all about the Yank. But after reading this, I realized I didn't really know much about the Yank.
Well done.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading my letter Y - Yak, Lancellot, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Ric Myworld
Shoot, before I get finished learning about all these animals there's a chance encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia might be trying to hire me. Of course, I'll have to confess, I haven't kept notes, and my friend Sandra's line is busy right now. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Shoot, before I get finished learning about all these animals there's a chance encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia might be trying to hire me. Of course, I'll have to confess, I haven't kept notes, and my friend Sandra's line is busy right now. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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LOL Ric, my line is clear now! Thank you so much for the lovely six stars, and your wonderful fun review. Good luck with getting a job with both encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia, if you need any help, I'm here for you! LOL. Have a lovely day, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment from Ben B.
I remember when I saw yaks for real. They really are quite a sight (and smell...). I'm sure the kids are going to love this, especially with that illustrated opening you made.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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I remember when I saw yaks for real. They really are quite a sight (and smell...). I'm sure the kids are going to love this, especially with that illustrated opening you made.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Where did you see them? I wish I could see them in the wild, but I don't do cold, and I don't do high mountains! lol. I don't do long flights, either. Thank you, Ben, for reading letter Y. Last one coming on Sunday. Have a lovely day. Sandra xx
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, my goodness look at all that hair on these animals - no wonder they come in handy in the mountains!! :) :) Can certainly say that just about everything here I 'learned' today as I knew pretty much nada about yaks... so thanx for the education, my lady!! ;) Only one left to go.... I'm voting for Zebu although I'm sure you'll go with the bright and ornery zebra! ;) :) Thanx so much for the learning today -- take care over there! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Oh, my goodness look at all that hair on these animals - no wonder they come in handy in the mountains!! :) :) Can certainly say that just about everything here I 'learned' today as I knew pretty much nada about yaks... so thanx for the education, my lady!! ;) Only one left to go.... I'm voting for Zebu although I'm sure you'll go with the bright and ornery zebra! ;) :) Thanx so much for the learning today -- take care over there! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Hi Yvette, I wish I had just a little of their hair! As I get older, the hair is getting thinner. :(
Thank you for reading this one, my lovely lady, I am with you as regards knowing absolutely nothing about yaks. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. I should have been a teacher, lol, perhaps in the next life. Warm hugs, my friend. You take care too. I hope you don't live anywhere near those dreadful fires. I wonder if anyone on here does. Sandra xxx
Comment from rspoet
Hello Sandra,
Ah the wonderful yak. Reminds me of the old fifties song, Yakety, Yak.
You have a typo on the female name, I think they are called nags not naks.
Many a male Yak has been known to mutter, "nag, nag nag, all day long." :))
But then again, females have an uncanny nak of getting the males to do their biding.
Their hair looks like that of some people I knew back in the sixties and a few around today with barber shops closed.
Love the facts about yaks and the great art work.
Well done.
One letter to go!
Robert
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Hello Sandra,
Ah the wonderful yak. Reminds me of the old fifties song, Yakety, Yak.
You have a typo on the female name, I think they are called nags not naks.
Many a male Yak has been known to mutter, "nag, nag nag, all day long." :))
But then again, females have an uncanny nak of getting the males to do their biding.
Their hair looks like that of some people I knew back in the sixties and a few around today with barber shops closed.
Love the facts about yaks and the great art work.
Well done.
One letter to go!
Robert
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Do you know, when I wrote that, I just knew you would pick up on it!!! LOL. Have you ever wondered why we women gently cajole you men to do things? We realise the stress you are under when the baseball and football, etc, don't go your way, so we like to take you minds off it. You just don't appreciate our kindness!!! LOL. And that is when our 'nak' comes in! Now, I'm sure you feel quite upset now, but I'm sure a nice bar of chocolate or some pretty flowers will put you in Pam's good books.
Now, back to business, thank you so very much for the six stars, Robert, and this really fun review. Yes, this is the pen-ultimate letter, next comes the big finale, roll out the drums! :)) Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Louise Michelle
Yak, yak yak - some people can never shut up. Wait a minute, you're talking about the animal. Now I'm wondering where that slang word came from. I read your notes carefully and you didn't say a thing about them being gossips, haha.
This is another well researched and well presented chapter to your book. Good work, Sandra. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Yak, yak yak - some people can never shut up. Wait a minute, you're talking about the animal. Now I'm wondering where that slang word came from. I read your notes carefully and you didn't say a thing about them being gossips, haha.
This is another well researched and well presented chapter to your book. Good work, Sandra. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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LOL Lou, they don't gossip, but they do create a lot of gossip, lol. It certainly has on here, the men think the females should be nag, not naks. Cheeky things! Lol. This one was really good fun to research, and so enlightening. I never knew a thing about them, and here I am in my winter years, just learning about them now!
Thank you so much, Lou, for another six star review, you always manage to put a smile on my face with your fun comments. Have a lovely day, my friend. Warm hugs. Sandra xxx
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good artwork, poem, and story, Sandra.
-You did a good job with the yaks.
-I guess they are also responsible for
the phrase "yakety-yak!"
-The "bachelor herds" are interesting;
they were probably the precursor to
bachelor parties:)
-They are definitely shaggy looking,
but I imagine all of that keeps them warm.
-They don't have young ones very often,
and it's amazing the ones they do have
are so strong and walking after being born.
-I learned a lot about yaks and what
makes them interesting.
-Well done.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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-Good artwork, poem, and story, Sandra.
-You did a good job with the yaks.
-I guess they are also responsible for
the phrase "yakety-yak!"
-The "bachelor herds" are interesting;
they were probably the precursor to
bachelor parties:)
-They are definitely shaggy looking,
but I imagine all of that keeps them warm.
-They don't have young ones very often,
and it's amazing the ones they do have
are so strong and walking after being born.
-I learned a lot about yaks and what
makes them interesting.
-Well done.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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LOL! You're getting as bad as your husband!!! Yakety-yak!! Bachelor parties, LOL, Pam, you could be right!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and the shiny stars. I was surprised at how sturdy they are, and how they live in those freezing temperatures. I forgot to add it, but it was because of the yaks living up in those extreme heights that the community of herdsmen and women went to live there. The yaks provided for all their needs. It wouldn't be my first choice for a home!
Thank you again, my friend, one more letter to go! Warm hugs. Sandra xxx
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I don't know about the first part of your reply. I couldn't resist. We used to have "pun contests." You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Sandra. It is amazing what animals can do, and how they can influence a culture. I wonder what Z could be:)
