I love camels. I’d walk a mile for a camel I really would! They are so darling – with those loose lips, long gangly legs, poo-ing those Milk Duds that saved German’s life. Wow! They are complex then I ever imagined!
They seem like such warm creatures too – the one that fell in wuv with Troy. The one that fell in wuv with a compact car. However, there was that one that wanted to punt Dave into Nevada – Jammies wasn’t so sweet.
Camels have toe jam. I can die now…I had no idea that one had to check between their feetzies.
Here is the quandary tho – would you rather have dysentery or eat fresh poo? That is a hard decision…really. Life is full of complicated choices.
So…since Boo Boo fell in love with a tractor would that mean if he could reproduce he would have spawned little lawn mowers?
Clyde…loved Clyde – those darling loose lips (sink ships), but you know the sound he made – made me think of old gravy running down a slow drain. He pees like a fountain, which was impressive I suppose.
One thing for sure the camel chick was a chipper woman, who knew her stuff and loves her animals. Mr. Camel dude was excellent too. I did love the way she was so thrilled after the milking – “Yeah! We survived!” Bless her heart! I also like the way the camels were her little sweethearts. None of the little sweethearts killed anyone. Yeah!
The Sultan of Slobber was off putting let me tell you! That gullet-sack thingy was enough to scare sheep, peeps and small children! He had enough foam to fill a bathtub. Glad he didn’t kill anyone. The show was on a roll!
Michael of Arabia was exciting and painful to watch. I half expected you to walk like John Wayne and have a higher voice when you got off that fella.
Good, cute show.
Yours In A “Cush!!!” Rowe World,
Shari…got milk? Raspy…cushing into a pillow after the last snifter of merlot D!ckies…southern hemisphere saving pants!
My new favorite episode! Of course, I'm a little prejudiced since I actually recommended the camel dairy as a dirty job when I first joined the mudroom.
A couple of things you need to remember, Mike, around the ladies:
1. Always warm your hands. 2. Speak sweet nothings in the their ears. 3. And, most important...no tongue!!
Have to say, though, I am very grateful I am not a female camel. Slobbering, throat exposing and grinding of teeth just doesn't do it for me. Although I was impressed with the bull's...ahhh...longevity! Only ninety seconds, Mike? Somehow I doubt that.
Liz
P.S. Just wanted to say I share your pain, Mike. Many years ago I was riding a horse on a trail ride when he decided to take off. I had hooked my camera around the saddle's horn, but it swung under me as I was being jostled up and down, causing quite a bit of pain. Hope you didn't suffer any permanent injury.
Little bitty poo, looking just like Black Eyed Peas. I wonder if camel love songs could be set to music? Kind of like whales and Judy Collins, but with different humps.
So camels use their thighs to ride, but you might need more practice Mike. At least you weren't foaming at the mouth. Do the Bedouins use a cup? An aside...that mug of milk was really tiny...or has your hand grown?
Who knew camel milk has such properties? Maybe all that good stuff moving through you ended up at your fingers. Impressive stuff.
Could a bug be used as a mount in order to collect a camel's business? And who would want to stand there for 20 minutes? Better to let nature take its course in this case.
Excellent show guys. More great hosts and I'm not talking camels.
Shari you should be on cloud nine…D!ckies have made a comeback! Great review, as always. I always look forward to reading it after the show.
What a show!..I learned A LOT about camels tonight. All very interesting. And it was fun and “up beat” too. Nancy & Gil are very fun camel farmers. And I thoroughly enjoyed their enthusiasm.
Troy found a new "friend"... Dave almost lost his head... And you Mike...will be walking...oddly (John Wayne is a good example Shari) for quite some time I would reckon. I gotta say tho...even tho that ride was...uncomfortable for you...I giggled. I cringed for you too, but then giggled some more, I couldn’t help it, sorry. Something about you in pain, gives me a certain enjoyment that I can't explain. It entertains me. And for that I really do apologize.
Medulla oblongata in humans: Responsible for the control of respiration, circulation and other homeostatic needs like sneezing and huccuping.
Dulla reallylongata in (male)camels: Responsible for the control of the ladies, circulation of love juices and other homeostatic needs like camel nookie.
Loved the show! One of my top favs and a laugh out loud (or in a deep gutteral camel guffaw) riot! And Zang said it: More great hosts! Nancy and Gil were great! Nancy, I thought I was upbeat...Girl, I can learn a lot from you!
I thought Mike was giving kudo's to you when he said" I got my Dickies on ". Dave had that glazed look he gets like when the Steelers win a game and he has to admit it. I went two mental verses of " Ahab the Arab , the sheik with his camel name Clyde" seeing Mike bounce up and down not once but twice . You will do anything to get the shot, won't you , pain, height, eating poo; it's all the same . Best LOL show in a while. The kind lady made me think of our happytobeback Liz. I think she had unbounding enthusiasm for those camels. Anyway this show required a Shari wrap , a Raspy wrap, and a Dickies wrap. Best wrap reward goes to Shari for the Milk Dud / Camel poo b@lls reference.
Terrific show this week! I wish I had seen it before going to Egypt though. I would have had much more respect and awe, for the camels I saw there. Still glad I didn't ride one though. It was so much fun to learn about these mysterious animals. Never knew much about them. Loved the camel getting cozy with Troy. Laughed at Doug 'dancing' to get the shot. Poor Dave! Nearly took it in the chops. I didn't even know you could ride a camel with one hump. At least haven't seen one riden in back before. No wonder it was rather 'ballisticly bouncy'. What a really fun show this was. Mike can't go wrong with animals. Great review Shari. Always eager to read your take on the show.
Well I learned a lot about camels last night. Have seen them in person, but never as affectionate as these sweeties. A camel dulla is even more off putting than camel toe.
This was a fun episode, especially enjoyed the rapport with Mike and Tricia, riding on the camels (trooper, for doing it twice even though it hurt)
Originally posted by twintiques: [Michael of Arabia was exciting and painful to watch. I half expected you to walk like John Wayne and have a higher voice when you got off that fella.
Oh, Michael, Michael, Michael. I can't thank you enough for being such a good sport as to put on the Lawrence of Arabia gear and camel race. Not just once, but, knowing that you needed to make sure you had the footage, did it again for the sake of your art if not your personal well being. I appreciated that. I needed a good laugh and you were there for me.
Thanks, Jane
P.S. Personally, I liked the baseball cap on top of the flowing head gear. It was very you.
I must admit, having spent so much time with animals in my free time, any time Mike does a show dealing with any sort of animal, it's going to get my attention. The camels are no exception.
I thought I would share some info, since I always like to learn...but first, a photo:
The dromedary or Arabian camel has a single hump, and the Bactrian camel has two humps. They are native to the dry desert areas of western Asia, and central and east Asia, respectively. Both species are domesticated to provide milk and meat, and as beasts of burden.
The term camel is also used more broadly to describe any of the six camel like creatures in the family Camelidae: the two true camels, and the four South American camelids, the llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña.
The average life expectancy of a camel is 40 to 50 years.
Their ability to withstand long periods without water is due to a series of physiological adaptations. Their red blood cells have an oval shape, unlike those of other mammals, which are circular. This is to facilitate their flow in a dehydrated state. Oval red corpuscles are not found in any other mammal, but are present in reptiles, birds, and fish.
Camels are able to withstand changes in body temperature and water content that would kill most other animals. Their temperature ranges from 34 °C (93 °F) at night up to 41 °C (106 °F) during the day, and only above this threshold will they begin to sweat.
There you go, some fun facts about camels to go along with Mike's adventures.
sarah (who loves kisses from animals, drool included...from them, not me...)
Originally posted by Chickenlips_prt deux: I loved the Tchiakovsky reference. Apparently riding camels can be detrimental to your Sugar Plums. Excellent show!
Cute!
All I have to say is that I need to see this episode again...I almost couldn't believe or process what I was observing!
Shari, has Raspy ordered his "Mudbug of Arabia" togs from Jacques Pennay yet? How wonderful that we can have real camels for the yearly DJ Christmas pageant this year! Remind to ask those female camel cuties what mascara they use. They have very impressive lashes!
Holy camel, who couldn't love Nancy and her hubby? They were so wonderfu, especially Nancy. I loved it when she told Mike "...and then they just RIDE off" while waving her arms.
Mike, Lawrence of Arabia called. He said "you should try it without the D!ckies!"
This episode is definitely in the Top 2. It's hard to beat those alpacas!
Jorey and I watched the episode a bit later but I thought it was a lot of fun to watch Mike bouncing up and down on the camel's back. I hope you are not to hurting Mike.
I like dedicating a whole show to the camels and there was a lot of interesting information. A lot like the old DJs instead of the dangerous stuff.
Did anyone else catch the look on Mike's face when the lady warned him to keep the blower away from the camel's privates? You could see the urge to make a naughty comment in his eyes and I think she caught the reference and managed to chatter enough to prevent him getting a word in edgewise! Hilarious!
I could here him saying that phrase not allowed on polite TV. Mike has a look on his face like that says " MY Evil Twin Could Say That" , but not me on National TV.
Is it just me, or is anyone else having this show flash up before your mind's eye at inopportune times?
First, the camel riding explains a lot about Peter O'Toole. I'm just saying.
Next, I keep wondering...why didn't Barsky eat the poo?
And then, why did Mike have the need to feel the dromedary love foam? Curiosity, jealousy, hoping it would prove to have certain qualities? Every other by product of that animal did.
If you could train a camel to mount a VW, how would you get the lady camel to respond? Mike has sat backwards on a pig, and been just plain rude to a cow.
Would a french horn covered with a red sheet and shaving gel do the trick? Well, if anyone would know, it would be these guys. And Mike would do it. That's what I love about him. No questions asked Rowe.
Next, I keep wondering...why didn't Barsky eat the poo?
And then, why did Mike have the need to feel the dromedary love foam? Curiosity, jealousy, hoping it would prove to have certain qualities? Every other by product of that animal did.
Kathy
I am sooooo grateful Dave did not eat the poo, and that it did not accidentally end up in Mike's mouth, as stuff so often does!!!! There was that moment when he [Mike] looked at the camera and I half expected him to try some! My stomach unknotted when he didn't. Was it just that neither had dysentery at the time?
Hi to all who watched our episode at our Camel Farm! This show has the GREATEST fans with my kind of sense of humor! Working with Mike, Dave and the whole crew was freakin fantastic! And the research team ... especially Michel from Pilgrim Films were so thorough and so pumped up about the episode! We shot in February and I thought I would remember every moment filmed but honestly I was caught off guard more than a few times. I don't remember calling the camel's udders "fun bags" Mike said it before me and they cut his part out... It was a very guy thing to say.... When Mike was blowing the camels I did suddenly shudder when I realized what I had said about not blowing his privates and wanted to get out of there quick! And I totally didn't realize during the camel toe cleaning training that I told him to "pull out early" I only realized what I had said when I saw the show Tuesday night and Mike looks at the camera.... Holy crap! I loved Mike w/ my niece Tricia... he was GREAT with her. He even talked to her friends on her cell phone! I wrote an entry on our blogspot page about it. You can find it at cameldairy.com. It has more details about the day. I must say, I turned three shades of red realizing the camera captured me "supporting" Mike on Clyde. I didn't want Mike to fall off but truly, it was just a cool opportunity so, you know, I took it! If Dave had needed support I would have been right there for him too! I ADORE HIM! I think my favorite parts are when Gil said that the Milk was like mothers milk and Mike got all squinky, every time Gil smiled on camera because he has such a great smile, every time the camels cuddled the crew and Mike and finally, when Mike was rapping up the breeding saying, "any questions...?" and Romeo blew his dula... a REALLY LONG ONE ... and Mike just waited it out and closed with "I didn't think so" HE HAS GREAT TIMING!!!!
It is a wonderful experience to be a part of this show and thanks to everyone for your enthusiasticly positive reactions. And if anyone out there didn't like anything... well, that's ok too. Personally, I wish my butt had been a wee bit smaller in February!
