Nanas

How I came to be

2007-11-13T09:39:00.001-08:00

I get asked often enough how I came to be... well just like you I was made! Well maybe the process is a little different but I think we can agree that having a sock monkey in your life is good and I will now show you how it was done.

My mom Steph and Great Grandma Debbie took this instructions found here and used them as DNA blue prints.

Steph found my monkey pelts from Red Heal socks online and had them sent. The rest was easy enough to get at Wal-mart.

Steph told me the story of how I was born and it went something like this... It was a cold day in February when she decided she needed a sock monkey pal (why? Only her and Erin know truly why). She convinced GG Debbie to help her bring me to life as she had a great DNA mixer sometimes called a sewing machine. Anyway it took about 4hrs and her sister Shelly helping too to get me all put together! They all thought I needed a shirt and because GG Debbie is crazy cool with that sewing machine she whipped me up a yellow shirt. I hope she'll make me more for X-mas this year! (hint hint)

Anyway I hope this helps, be sure and let me know if you need me to ask them for some help putting your new monkey pal together!

I went camping!

2007-11-12T12:56:00.001-08:00

I have to say my camping trip while long ago was a lot of fun. I went to Roaring river with Steph, Christy, and Bill. I was very happy to see that Amy, Montana, and Benji were able to stop by for a visit. Sorry the pic here was real blurry but I think they'd been drinking! LOL

So let me tell you… we went to Roaring River which is a trout park. For those who don’t know much about it you can go there and fish for trout that has been raised there at the park. They let a certain number of fish go each day so everyone has a good chance of catching some. I like that idea! Lots of yummy fish to catch. They are harder to catch than you think though!

Here is Bill and Steph giving it a go...

When we got there we went to the campgrounds and got to setting things up. It’d rained some that day and things were wet but it got better as the night went along.

I just hung around while they set things up...

After we set up we got to go over to where the hatchery was. I just had to see all those fish! If you can believe this some of them were big enough to eat ME!

Steph thought it’d be fun to catch one but instead we settled for just feeding them trout kibble. LOL trout kibble!

Steph did decide to do something funny/stupid. She fell down! I wasn’t there as I was sleeping in back at the tent, but when she got back she had a pretty big ouch. She took off to take a shower and I headed to get the 1^st aid. While Christy is a Nurse and all, I told her “I got this one! Your on vacation” I figured all my monkey doctor schooling would help out one day and it did. So I 1^st

had to tell her it was all ok.

And then I had to clean it up

And here I am applying the bandage and taping. I think I did a fine job if you ask me!

Wow how exciting. I did some more stuff while there, and I'm going to get that posted real soon. I played poker so be sure and come back soon!

Me and Piggy

2007-10-26T07:46:00.001-07:00

Hey guys I'm back in action. Yes I'm riding my piggy! I love this pig, she's a little clanky to talk to it sounds like she's got pennys in her teeth but she's a good companion anyway. Now As far as the rest of the stuff you should just dismis that. Ok so you still want to know what that is... Um well we'll start with the most interesting... one is Mom's beard for Halloween yeah she's going as a bearded lady. ? I know humans are weird. Thats a Dallas Stars had over there, I've found that I like to watch hockey. However I'm going to leave the ice to others.... well maybe not. Deorderant which I find funny to watch humans put on, they all think they smell! Hahaha I think I smell just find and I never use it! Thats about all the interesting things one here.

I just wanted to drop in and say HI! I know I've been gone a long time. I really want to make sure all my fans can find me too. I've opened another site here at blogspot...

http://nanastalez.blogspot.com/

bookmark me here!

PEPBOYS

2007-09-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

Ok so I got to go to PEPBOYS! Now you might not this this is that exciting but let me tell you... it was great. They have a lot of fun car stuff there, stuff for Jeeps even! They should totally get more Jeep hats though! While there I got to see my great buddy Todd, he likes to go by TJODD on the MoJeepin website.

Here we are checking out some great stuff on the computer. Yeah thats right we needed some pricing on new Jeep stuff. Not that Todd doesn't know almost all of it without using the computer, I think he was just showing it off to me for real!

Whats nice about PEPBOYS is that they have fun people who work there. Jon works there too! He's on the boards as Shamoo. Its a funny story about why he's called that, you should ask him about it. He's got a fun picture of a whale on his arm. Wonder if anyone will got a Nanas tattoo someday? Humm...

Please don't forget me!

2007-09-25T06:30:00.000-07:00

I'm still around! I moved though this summer to TX with my moms. It was a crazy time for me too. I had some monkey stuff to pack, you know the normal deck of cards, my back pack, a few drinks, and animal crackers! Ok so then after I got my stuff packed they wanted my help too. So I had to help them pack stuff. Which led to unpacking stuff. Not to worry I have pictures. I don't want to spoil it but I have pics where I drove the giant Penske truck! What fun that was. I had a great time just monkeying around the cab too.

A few things, when we started packing the pics from the summer got packed too! But we've found them and I'm going to get them uploaded real soon. So please come back and check them out. I have pics of our camping trip, the Meet and Greet, a trip to BassPro and so much more!

You just gota see this...

2007-07-18T09:02:00.000-07:00

While surfing over at www.thinkgeek.com I found this ... I wasn't sure about who this was at first but I think it's my cousin. I am going to see if I can find out more. I am happy more of my family has found their way into Show Business. Its a great life I have going on Jeep trips, camping, and out to eat. Check the site out

I'm on the Web!

2007-06-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

Ok excuse time. My moms are moving and won't let me get on the computer. I have so much to tell but can't just yet. I think things are slowing down for them and I hope to get on real soon and post some pix. Here's a great website to see me and some of the Meet & Greet pix at:

http://1047thecave.com/skin/blurb.php?sectionId=194&contentId=610485

If you go there I'm sitting on a really old Jeep it was way cool. I was excited to get some get shots of me on almost everyone Jeep at the Heritage Meet 7 Greet. We had a great time. If you look at the pics above you can see there was a great turn out. We had hamburgers and hot dogs, and lots of Gatorade I had about 4 bottles of the grape and loved it! It was hot and you'd be surprised how much a sock monkey can sweat! I must say I was a bit soggy after 4 bottles though. LOL It was hot but I tell you that didn't stop all the great MoJeepin people from stopping by.

I also have some pics of me at Basspro with the Moos, and me camping and having to patch Steph up, and a whole bunch more pix. So be sure and come back real so cause I've got a lot to tell.

As promised two more pics while at KTTS

2007-05-26T06:13:00.000-07:00

Andy got goofy and made rabbit ears behide my head. So I had to get Andy back so I mooned him! I have found not wearing pants helps you get a good mooning off real quick! HaHa Julie laughed out loud and so did Auntie Olena and Miss Bambi. I love crackn' people up.

I had a blast at KTTS and Andy said to come back and see him and Julie again sometime. I can't wait to see him again, this time I'm going to run the show. GO ANDY and JULIE!

KTTS Radio Spot with Jon and Oleana(my aunt and uncle)

2007-05-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

May 24th I went to KTTS a very cool and popular radio station to help Jon and Oleana promote the up and coming MoJeepin Meet N Greet. I was so excited that I had to sit on Miss Bambi's lap. I really like her! She sure is cute isn't she!

We pulled in the parking and lot of KTTS just after 7am. I wasn't so happy about having to get up so early but radio people like early mornings. I was excited to be on the radio. Oleana took pics of me and Miss Bambi in front of the KTTS sign.

We got inside and I met Andy and Julie and they made me feel very welcome. All that equipment was a little worrisome at first however after a short while I was sure I could run it all.

We all sat there watching Andy and Julie do the morning show, it was a lot of fun to see Andy work his magic on the radio. Lots of people call in on the phone to ask questions and want to request a songs. Now that school is out all the kids call in to talk to Andy and Julie. If is quite fascinating to see what goes on behind the scenes at a radio station, I learned a lot. It is very busy there at KTTS with the weather going on and then songs being played and people calling in and then the news! Its wear my the stuffing right outta me each day to do all that!

I wanted to interview Julie and so I jumped into Uncle Jon's lap to get a good view of Miss Julie while talking to her. Let me tell you Andy and Julie are a ton of fun, their really nice and know how to treat a guest monkey.

We had to set real quite when Uncle Jon did the MoJeepin Promo so I got back into Miss Bambi's lap to listen to what he had to say about the Meet N Greet. We didn't get to meet Miss Joyce Harriman (Stan the Man foundation CEO), she was unable to be there she wasn't feeling well. I hope she gets to feeling better cause I hear she's a real nice lady. Jon did a real good job I hope lots of people come out to see us at Heritage Chrysler Jeep on June 9th.

I got a special surprise when Andy wanted to shake my hand. I might not ever wash my little monkey paw again. I mean Andy is a celebrity here in SW MO.

I got a few more silly pics so come back for at least two more. I can't seem to find them now, I forgot my backpack that Shelly, my mom's sister, made me so who knows where those pics went. I tell you stuffing for brains sometimes catches up with me.

My time in Ohio

2007-05-11T05:46:00.000-07:00

I LOVED my time in Ohio. I got to do some pretty cool stuff. When I got there can you believe that I had my very own Jeep. I can't think of anything better right now. I was very sad to leave it with Randy and Linda but it just cost to much to send a car by airplane back to MO, plus with gas prices these days who can afford to drive?

We went on a trail ride which was great fun. I must say it was very wet! My fine friends kept me inside though and very dry. I got several pics of the fun we had. Let me share... Here's my new pals Tom and Mary!

I had a lot of fun on this trip. The hills were steep and the water was everywhere. I really liked running in the creek bed.

I got to stick around a little longer in Ohio and let me tell you I was so glad I did. I got to meet Girl Scouts! I loved them, such fine girls all of them. They were so nice and even signed papers for me to take home. The only thing that would have made it better is if they'd had Girl Scout cookies! I really like the Thin Mints but too many and I'd get a monkey pot belly. My moms at home put them in the freezer so it's "harder for me to get them". I have them fooled though, I can open that freezer just fine Thank YOU! Thanks again wonder Girl Scouts you're so much fun.

Ok so while the Girl Scouts were a huge highlight of the day we some more fun too. We got to see some new Jeeps the local dealer brought out, sorry the pic is blurry but... while riding on Brownrc's shoulder he moved just when I went to take the pic.

Here's some more pics I got while there of some Toyotas

I really liked this lime green Jeep, I know JeepDude likes them too so I took a pic for him

Here's some more fellows playing around

Thanks again goes out to Browrc and crew for hosting my stay there in Ohio. I am back home now in Springfield MO, getting ready for a camping trip so watch for those adventures real soon.

NJ trip final

2007-05-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

Again sorry for taking so long but I was pondering just what to say. Plus I've been busy with Brownrc in Ohio. So here's the last of my pics from Diablo and my first meeting.

We went to college! Yeah I at this young monkey age got to go to school. When we first got there and parked I noticed there was another Jeep parked right behind us! I just had to get a look. It even had a Hi-Lift so I'm sure it likes to wheel too.

Well then Diablo put me to work. Goofy girl didn't finish her math homework. While she went to her first class I got crackin ... I know your probably thinking... "Can that monkey really do math homework?" YES I'm smart like that. My moms didn't raise a monkey with just stuffing in his head.

A few pages later and I'm almost done.

We got home and after some lunch we thought it was best to clean the Rubi's tires! They get pretty dirty even on the pavement and Diablo likes her Rubi clean.

After applying the special cleaner and some rubbing it down just check it out!

Well thats it. My great trip to NJ. I have just a few pics with me and Brownrc so far. I hope to get a few more. I'll be sharing those soon. Thanks for hosting me Diablo, we did a lot of cleaning, we got our hair did, and got to eat lots of yummy Taco bell. Thanks for being so nice and giving me new tales to tell! To all my NJ fans one last pose with the Orange Rubi!

More about my trip with Diablo

2007-04-24T10:52:00.000-07:00

Well no surprise I've been pretty busy but I've got more pics to post. I wanted to say while I met Diablo I also met another fine Diablo while there.

We went a little crazy but and I'm kinda shy to admit we took the Jeep out for a ride. It worked pretty well. I drove and little Diablo worked the petals. We didn't go too far! Swear :-)

I got to check out the way cool Commander while there too. Boy Diablo has a lot of Jeeps! Here's a few pics. I must say I did love the sunroof. I could hang out there all day.

Ok so the next one is a little embarrassing because I've got no pants. (I'm going to talk to my moms about this when I get home!) But I'll post it for all you MoJeepin fans anyway.

This is me just goofing around! Some people would say monkeying around but I think that's a bit over used!

I hung out in the XK with D. I hopped up in the window to see what all a money could see. I just sat and chilled watching the traffic go by.

Hahaha I tried to drive again! Darn foiled this time :-|

Ok so we get back and I'm put to manual monkey labor! I was a guest for goodness sake! Ok really I'm not mad I like doing Jeep stuff and D's a lot of fun. She kept telling me jokes while we were out there. She didn't make me do too much work. I will say as a reward she let me take some poses one her Jeeps. Boy I could fill a calendar!

We also went to get our hair done! I had a great time. My hair was a little stringy so I needed to be fixed up. No ones wants a dirty monkey! This one is me and D's Mom getting ready to go in, check out that sexy Commander in the back ground!

Its just like me to be ever so helpful. Here's where I'm telling him it's just like washing the Jeep!

I waited with Mom for my turn! She's looking really nice.

Here I go for my wash! I'm was excited they had a special monkey hair wash set up just for me. I tell you with D and her Mom I got 5 star treatment!

While everyone got finished up I could resist a climb!

Wow I'm tired and must go rest up a bit. I have a few more pictures to share from my stay with Diablo but we'll get to that soon enough! I can't wait fore more talez to tell.

My Visit To New Jersey

2007-04-09T13:32:00.000-07:00

Wow got some stuff to tell. I'm here in OH now but I wanted to recap my stay with Diablo in NJ.

I got to D's (New Jersey) andshe took forever to take me outta my box. Then I met her Rubi and her dog who tried to eat me! I mean just look he's trying to slurp me Gaaah!

I'm just hanging out on the new Rubi. My legs were a bit tired from being cramped in that box all that time. Cheap Monkey transit isn't what it's cracked up to be.

We soon went to Taco Bell which had great food. I like a variety, lots of humans think all I'd want is bananas and that's just so wrong.

Not to worry she hooked me up!

Thats only my first day there. I am going to be back soon to tell you of my other talez soon :-)

I just got to a computer!

2007-03-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

Wow I've been having so much fun with my new pal Diablo here in New Jersey! She's a blast. I just got to a computer and wanted to just say HI and that I'm alright. We've been havening a good time washing her new orange Rubicon. I have to say it's pretty hot! I like to drive it. Yeah you heard me right, she let me drive. Still don't believe me? Well I have a picture to prove it. Little Diablo had to work the gas and breaks as my sock legs just weren't long enough. We'll I'm having just too much fun so I'm out!

To NJ To See Diablo!

2007-03-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

I'm on my way this afternoon to visit my soon to be bestest pal in NJ.... Diablo! Here's me getting ready. I had to put on a special rain suite in case my "Low Cost Monkey Transit" box gets wet.

Here I am all boxed and ready to go! Mom thought it was a good idea to ship me in a Quadratec box cause it somehow seemed fitting. We also did a little advertising for MoJeepin too.

My Trip To Arizona

2007-03-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

We left on March 12 on our way to Kingman, AZ. Got through airport security just fine, except Auntie O was not prepared for this trip she forgot to put her small items in a plastic bag. OOPPPS so she was stopped by security to tell her to put them in a bag. I got through security just fine, if a cute sock monkey gal had been around I'd not minded a special search but there were only humans so I let it be.

We boarded the plane @ 7:50PM on our way to Las Vegas, the airline put us in the 3 seater just so I could have my own seat in the middle. I wanted the window but was told NO. Humph!

Then we were on our way, I was scared at first on the take off, but I soon relaxed and was good to go. Uncle Jon let let me watch "Resue Me" on his DVD player. I'm proud that my Uncle Jon is a fireman, considering what I'm made of it's good to have him close by.

I loved the weather in Kingman, it was 89* the first day, so we decided to take a dog to the Doggie Park for some running and playing. I got really scared cause there were some really BIG dogs, so I climbed up on the pole and watched all of them from there.

The next day we decided to go geocaching with Bambi (Jon and Olena's daughter) we went to (Spreading the Love #4 cache) me and Bambi was checking the coordinates before we started. We looked and looked, Finally Uncle Jon found it and then Bambi found it, and I had found it long before them but let them look anyhow.

After that we went back to the hotel to shower and get ready to go out for dinner, I saw a yellow in front of the Hotel we stayed at (Haunted Hotel) that looked like my parents Jeep, I got all excited but Unlimited Rubicon.

The next morning Bambi came over to say her goodbyes to Nana's and Mom and Dad, we were all just a bit hung over from the previous night of partying at the "Nashville Grill". I jumped into Bambi's arms to say goodbye to her. I really liked Miss Bambi since she was a Preschool Teacher. Here she's telling me she likes monkeys more than kids, that made me giggle.

We stopped off at the Hoover Dam, I really liked all the water, places to could climb, and lots of towers and rocks for to play on. I did stay close to auntie Oleana as I didn't want to fall in though.

We dropped the car off at the rental counter and we got our bags all checked in and was proceeding to the next security check point. We were running behind because we got caught up in the noon traffic in Vegas, and were worried if we would make our flight. There were 100's of people in front of us for the check point ... then we were directed by security to go to a "different" line. There we were checked through right away! Uncle Jon wondered why did we get to go through this line when everyone else was in the other lines? Then it hit him, he saw Nana's in Auntie O's arms and looked at the line that they directed us to go through and it was the "HANDICAPPED LINE". They must have thought Auntie O was " A special person" because she was holding a sock monkey tightly. I always knew my Auntie O was "SPECIAL" now i know it is true. Thank goodness for her being "Special" we got the next security point just in time.

Finally got through all the security to the slot machines to gamble a little, I thought maybe I could win the Moms some money to fix their Jeep up some more. I broke even on the slots with Uncle Jon. I included a pic of where I made a good play and got 3 Jacks! I'll try harder next time.

I was so tired from all the excitement in Vegas and Arizona that I slept all the way home back to Missouri, once there I got a nice spot on the couch.

The Meet Up & Lonestar

2007-03-19T06:14:00.000-07:00

I have so much to tell you all about! I bet all the stuffing is going to fall out of my arms as I have lots to type. So 1st let me tell you about Saturday!

I had such a great time meeting my fellow gearheadz! It was cold out and those silly humans still hung out for over 2hrs and to top it off they ate icecream! Anyway we met some new people and got to visit with lots members.

Uncle Jon and Kam ran over and talked to someone in a new 4 door Jeep, I hope he joins and tells us more about how he likes it.

I mostly hung out on YellowTJ's hood and waved at the people driving by and honking. I have so many fans! I think the MoJeepin people thought they were honking at them but I know better :-)

Ok so next we were all hungry (yes even after icecream) so a small group of us went to Lone Star Steakhouse on Campbell here in Springfield. I have to say that was a great time! I have some pictures to show you!

Here I'm with my good buddy Kam he's a hoot! Yeah thats me taking a sip while he's not watching!

Well these great Jeep people decided to celebrate my Birthday! I felt so honored! I didn't expect such fanfare but wow Lone Star Steakhouse can really make a Monkey feel welcomed. (you'd be surprised how much I get overlooked while dining out!) Anyway just look!

This is all them singing to me! I felt a little silly but kept my cool.

Here I am with the giant Sundae they brought me! Wow is all I got to say! There was so much I shared it with the 8 humans that came a long to celebrate with me!Here I am with my moms Christy and Steph (yeah they really are that dorky LOL)

This is me having some of that big ol sundae!

And here are some of the great Lone Star steakhouse people. This is my new fav waiter Jonathan who was very cool, and kept all the humans happy with yummy food.

This is the best manager Doug. If I ever need a job I'm going to go see him, I bet he could hook a monkey up.

MoJeepin Meet Up

2007-03-16T11:57:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, I'll be arriving with my uncle Jon and aunt Olena at Andy's Frozen Custard for a meet up. I hope to see my MoJeepin pals there and get to take pics with all of you! I love the camera! Come back in a few days for great pics of me, and well some of you too!

1st post -- Hello

2007-03-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hi I'm Nanas. I just wanted to say hi to everyone and tell you some about myself. I know I'm a sock monkey so before you freak out and choose to tell me I already know.

As a small monkey my love of Jeeps was misunderstood but I've learned to deal with that. I stopped swinging from the trees long ago and took up Jeepn instead. I've landed here with my pals Steph and Christy and love it. They go wheeln a lot and I really like their MoJeepn friends. I think I'm going to visiting some of them that are out of town soon.

I'll tell you more about me soon... for now a pic!