Mar 22nd, 2017: Reindeer Can Fly

[xoxoxoBruce]

♫ I seen a peanut stand, heard a rubber band, I seen a needle that winked its eye
But I be done seen 'bout ev'rything, when I see a reindeer fly (What d'you say, boy?)
I said when I see a reindeer fly♪
♫I seen a front porch swing, heard a diamond ring, I seen a polka-dot railroad tie
But I be done seen 'bout ev'rything, When I see a reindeer fly
I said when I see a reindeer fly♪
♫I saw a clothes horse, he r'ar up and buck , And they tell me that a man made a vegetable truck
I didn't see that, I only heard, just to be sociable, I'll take your word♪
♫I heard a fireside chat, I saw a baseball bat, and I just laughed till I thought I'd die
But I be done seen 'bout ev'rything, when I see a reindeer fly
I said when I see a reindeer fly ♪



In the last few years we see pictures of more and more animals on planes, not in cargo but in the passenger
cabin. Many of these are service animals, some are pets people claim are service animals. I’ve seen a pig,
goat, turkey, miniature pony, and one Arab Prince brought a bunch of Falcons onboard.
Of course you’ve heard of snakes on a plane.


I've met a lot of stewardesses flight attendants who had me eating out of their hand.

All this week reindeer have been flown around Yakutia, the largest region in Russia officially called the
Sakha Republic. Why? To attend the 4th annual all-Russian reindeer herders' congress held in regional
capital Yakutsk. This weekend will see traditional reindeer sports, attracting large crowds, and the animals
have flown in to take part from some of the world's most remote Arctic districts. 'Each reindeer is tied
up individually depending on the size of its antlers. Those with the biggest antlers are placed in the centre.
Sometimes herders cut the antlers to ease the transportation.'

The events are highly competitive, and not without mind games by participants.
One rumour this week claimed the whole team from Anabar ulus - 18 reindeer - had been poisoned to
death by competitors. Officials denied the claim but admitted one reindeer had died, and another was
put down.
A vet official said: '18 reindeer were flown to Yakutsk from the village of Yuryun-Khaya in Alabar district.
Every move like this causes stress, so owners have to pay double attention to the animals during flights.

The dude sitting next to the flight attendant doesn't look like he has many fucks to give.
But maybe he's just a passenger... or the shit shoveler?

'Once the reindeer arrive they are checked by our vets. Two of the animals were diagnosed with a severe
gastrointestinal tract problem. One reindeer died on 16 March, the second had to be put down a day later.
Another animal is being treated now but the rest are doing well.

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