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Llama Drama

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Zion Realty

In case you missed it yesterday, and I don't know how you could have, two llamas here in Arizona made National headlines and became instant internet sensations when they were chased around a retirement community in Sun City. The two llama's, one black and one white, avoided capture by dodging onlookers, and running circles around law enforcment until their eventual capture. 

 

Even the local sports teams got in on the fun. Check out this tweet sent out by the Arizona Cardinals:

The have agreed to one-year deals with the . Each llama will earn 2,340 lbs of hay. Steve Keim does it again.

 

Also, what viral news story would be complete without humorous meme's jabbing at recent pop-culture or national news headlines:

Yep, it was all just another beautiful, fun-filled, adventurous day here in Arizona. I have a feeling one of those llamas probably could have beaten my time in my last marathon.   

 

Comments(18)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

OMG, that is hilarious.  I did miss it, I spent the day and part of the evening visiting Mickey in ICU.....

Feb 27, 2015 12:10 AM
Jenna Dixon
Momentum Real Estate Group LLC - Marietta, GA
55 & Over | New Constructions | Horse Farms

You're right, I didn't miss it.  Llamas are obviously quick and crafty creatures!

Feb 27, 2015 12:13 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Haha, it's so funny the things Arizona gets on the news for at times.  I liked seeing the people trying to catch them!

Feb 27, 2015 12:38 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Nicole, I was one of the very few who missed this! So thank you for bringing me up to (llama) speed!! I am very glad that they weren't injured....just goes to show you that humans, "even in packs" aren't necessarily as smart as the four-leggeds. Loved the deal that your Cardinals offered. I'll bet they were quite nervous about all of the traffic and the completely different behavior from humans than whatt they're used to in a care facility (much less fun than a little dementia!)

Feb 27, 2015 12:38 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Just as I clicked on your blog, it came on the news on the tv behind me.  LOL!

What a great story!  You've seen my post today, so you know I love the MeMe!

Feb 27, 2015 01:26 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Nicole, yep, I saw it on the national news last night. I think a good chuckle is a wonderful idea and I love the way the AZ Cardinals picked up on it!

Feb 27, 2015 01:31 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nicole,

We don't watch the news,(just the WSJ feed) so thanks for bringing us up to date, and we loved it.  There are many llamas farms near the wine country and in Ojai nearby.  Thanks for the laugh  A

Feb 27, 2015 01:32 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

This was all over the news and so darn funny to watch. Loved the guy in the truck who finally caught the lamas on the lam!

Feb 27, 2015 03:13 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Nicole-I am one that doesn't watch the news so I missed this. Glad I caught it on your blog. I had no idea they took them into nursing home.

Feb 27, 2015 04:23 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Roger - I figured you were wrapped up in taking care of Mickey yesterday as I didn't see you around here. Is she still there?

Jenna - Who knew llamas had moves like that?

Brian - You just never know with Arizona what we're going to make the news for!

Gayle - Those llamas were outnumbered 10 to 1 and still managed to ellude capture for quite some time!

Sharon - You can always count on the Meme generators to add to the mix!

Tom - The Diamondbacks and a whole bunch of other local businesses had some funny tweets and offers as well!

Alexandra - I rarely watch the news either but this story was everywhere yesterday!

Anna - They finally lassoed those slippery suckers at the end!

Sharon - I had no idea either. Dogs, cats, and even pet pigs, but llamas? Too funny!

Feb 27, 2015 05:22 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I was captivated when I saw this on the nightly news last night Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert

Feb 27, 2015 05:30 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Paul - You along with the rest of the Nation! 

Feb 27, 2015 10:16 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Well there's something you don't see every day.  I did hear a funny story in our area about a farmer's cows getting out and wandering to a nearby subdivision.  

Feb 27, 2015 12:09 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Nicole. I had been hearing about this story, but glad you shared the video.

Make it a great weekend!

Feb 27, 2015 07:36 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Changing the subject I saw triple D last night.  That place look like it serves up yummy pizza.

Feb 27, 2015 08:15 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Good to know that Brian Williams was all over this, Nicole.  You crack me up some days.  Thanks for the belly laugh and the replay, too! 

Feb 28, 2015 07:43 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

thats funny and I missed this whole thing. Well sounds like it was a little exciting and no harm was done

Feb 28, 2015 10:10 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

I caught this on TV last evening, just the chuckle I needed to close the day!  I watched your video again, needed another laugh.  Have a great week.

Mar 01, 2015 09:40 AM