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May 16, 2009 updated itinerary for panda moonbear trip by you.

Here is my very loose itinerary for our 2010 trip back to visit  director Jill Robinson of Animals Asia foundation in China to learn more about their moonbear rescue.

FIRST STOP..CHENGDU CHINA

Jill invited us to observe surgeries and health checks if there are any scheduled for that week. I’m so excited

NOW TWO PANDA CENTERS

The first is the Chengdu panda base is where my Bao Shi is.  Lichunlin says she is quite the young lady now and she keeps asking to see me…hee hee hee.!! I can’t wait!!

Chengdu Panda Base February, 2008
NEXT….BIFENGXIA PANDA CENTER
to see all our Pandarazzi adopted cubbies.  We most likely will go 2 days and not one as it shows on the schedule, but all depends on the fact that Chinese New Year is on Valentines Day…Sunday.  I am checking into the hours of the center that previous week
 
NEXT STOP…THAILAND
to visit my adopted ellies at the Elephant rescue again in Chiang Mai.
Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai Thailand 2/08
We are looking at other options in Chiang Mai for adventure. My travel partner for this trip and longtime friend Gayle will freak out when she sees this!!!   LOL!
This adventure is just outside of Chiang Mai and was featured on the Amazing Race….Wow, would this be fun but also very scary at the same time.  What say you Gayle??? You are probably going screaming for the exit right about now…lol

CLICK THE ARROW ON THE VIDEO ABOVE TO SEE THE AMAZING RACE SEGMENT

My son Bryan and his fiance Kate are going to Thailand in January for their honeymoon so I’m doing double duty researching for both of us. This is how I found the website via Trip Advisor…my travel bible!!
Feb 2008 Hilltribe trek, Chiang Mai Thailand
ABOVE; A FAVE PHOTO I TOOK IN THE HILL TRIBES AROUND CHIANG MAI THAILAND
 
So you can see it’s going to be a fun and adventure packed couple of weeks and I’m so glad to get our basic itinerary ready to go and reservations made now.  We got the LAST room at the Bed and Breakfast in Chiang Mai and Jill at AAF was booked all through January.  I jumped on the opportunity when she said she could meet with us in Feb.
MORE TO COME…..now I am starting on our Egypt and Turkey itinerary!!! Yippie!!!

Ladybug and Pandacub BY SANDRA MILLER ©2009

Hello everyone!!!  I just finished this fun new pen and ink that  I titled “Ladybug and Pandacub” which is now available as a limited production Giclee print and cards at IMAGEKIND.  This same design is also showcased on apparel, mugs and greeting cards in my marketplace at ZAZZLE

Pandacub and Ladybug...by Sandra Miller ©2009 by you.

I’m in love with how it looks on a white or offwhite shirt.  I’m not one to wear white shirts much but this design really stands out on the light background.. Great for both men and women.  As always a portion of profit goes back into Project Panda and future panda cubs adoptions with Pandas International

And speaking of adoptions….if you remember, I recently put out a call for members to join a new PANDARAZZI GROUP ADOPTION of one of the 2008 cubs via PANDAS INTERNATIONAL. Well, now the fun part begins!! The sponsor money has been sent to PI, and Carrie has given us the list of cubs we have to choose from!!!!

Above are just a few that our new VILLAGE of 10 group adoptees will be voting on this week!! Once we pick a baby…then comes the NAMING of the cub!!! Woo Hoo!!

Pandacub and Ladybug...by Sandra Miller ©2009

Congratulations and THANK YOU to our new den of sponsors for your help in keeping the endangered pandas happy and healthy with your contribution dollars!!!

  • Sabina Holdsworth
  • Carol Miller
  • Karom Burke
  • Marie Inneo
  • Catherine Crooks
  • Marius Franck
  • Brenda Buchler
  • Sandra Miller
  • Elise Ney
  • Nicole Vanderzon

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SPOTS FILL QUICKLY…EACH ADOPTION REQUIRES 10 SPONSORS AT 50.00 PER SPONSOR

If you are interested in being added to the waiting list for the next group adoption.

Please contact me asap  at  [email protected]

Ying Ying's Cub/ WATER TRIBE'S "JING SHUI" by you.

Hello everyone!! Pandarazzi site has been down all day and I have been itching to show you all these pix of the Jing Shui!!   I’ll post them on the blog when my server decides it’s time…but for now, you can see her updated page here …they are the last 3 photos on the slideshow and some new text just below that too.

Also, don’t forget that PANDAS INTERNATIONAL is having their Mothers Day eBay auction in progress.  You don’t want to miss all the wonderful panda goodies up for bid, including a “one of a kind” stretched canvas I created which will be the 2010 Pandas International anniversary design for their shirts and panda ware. !!!

"Into the Sun" by Sandra Miller ©2008 by you.

The starting bid is only 1/5 of the gallery price of this ready to hang canvas over a stretcher frame and a stunning piece of unique panda art!!!  This is a one of a kind replica of the original.  NO OTHERS WILL BE MADE.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AUCTIONS

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DONT FORGET THE DRAWING FOR THE CUSTOM JEWELRY IS TONITE AT THE BAMBOO TEAHOUSE

To get your name thrown into the hat you must be a Bamboo Teahouse Member…add your profile photo, please.

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Now a little teaser…… get those cameras out and start shooting wildlife (with the camera of course..lol).  I am in the midst of organizing an International photo contest which is going to be HOT STUFF!!!!  It is going to take a number of weeks to coordinate with my incredible helpers Elise and Camila…….but the muses are with us and this is going to be so incredible and far-reaching! More to come soon!

If anyone here has connections with a corporation (associated with wildlife/ecology) or a National camera store chain who might be interested in sponsoring this event please contact me. Yep…it’s THAT BIG of a contest!!!!

WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST...COMING SOON! by you.

And the  PANDA JEWELRY IS BACK!!!  I will have some pieces ready for purchase next week and will announce it here.  A portion of the purchase price on all panda designs goes back into the PROJECT PANDA fund which goes eventually to our projects with PANDAS INTERNATIONAL.

HAVE A PANTASTIC WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!!

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