Cross-Eyed Opossum Heidi Is Dead

[MissHoneychurch]

Leipzig Zoo's star attraction, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum, is dead. Keepers put her to sleep Wednesday after unsuccessfully trying to treat her arthritis.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,788828,00.html

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. aw, sad. Rest in peace little Heidi.

doen't someone here use her for their avatar?

good to see you, MissHc :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

2. Yes, someone does

but I can't remember who ... :shrug:

Good to see you too TA :hi: :hug: :loveya:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. I can't remember who it is, either but, I always smile when I see those eyes

:)

Maybe someone will pop in and tell us :shrug:

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

4. Heidi was born in NC

another reason why I liked her :)

I also posted the sad news for this person with the Heidi avatar

How are you doing?

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. I thought of Heidi the when I saw this thread. shout out to our Heidi.

I am doing ok. Are you planning any trips?

I love your picture threads. You see the most fabulous places.

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

6. Thanks

This year it was "only" Italy. :D

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. "only" Italy

~sigh~

:D I should be so lucky ;)

[MissHoneychurch]

8. Well, compared to last year

when I was so lucky to visit the Iran it is really "only". :D

Which doesn't mean I am going to Italy all the time. It is just that the possibility is rather high compared to other countries. I guess it is the convenience of living in Europe :D

[Tuesday Afternoon]

9. I remember the Iran picture thread. It was wonderful.

you visit countries like I visit states . . . sounds way more romantic to visits another country :)

[MissHoneychurch]

10. It is still in my Journal

in case you want to see the pics again :D

The U.S. has so much to offer when it comes to nature ... there are still so many places I would love to see in the U.S.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. me too. We really do have a lot to offer and some people think

the south is another country...so there is that :D

[Pool Hall Ace]

12. I believe it is Amerigo Vespucci

with the Heidi avatar.

RIP, little furry one. :cry:

[MissHoneychurch]

13. Ah yes, you might be right

thanls :)

Isn't it crazy that we feel sorry that an Opposum died? Still ....

[Pool Hall Ace]

14. This is my favorite quote regarding Heidi:

"How sad," wrote Rene Schaaf, from Heidi's home city of Leipzig. "This lovable creature enriched our daily lives, showing us that 'imperfect' can also be interesting and even beautiful."

from here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/28/cross-eyed-opossum-heidi-dies_n_984726.html

[MissHoneychurch]

15. I agree

this guy brings it to the point why Heidi was so loved.

Thanks for posting the quote