http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx(From Sean Reis, TODAY Producer) For almost every segment on the Today Show, there are notes written. Sometimes lengthy, sometimes not. They can be background about a story, or a rundown of how the segment's been planned to go. Sometimes, in the caseen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#182845Fri, 04 May 2007 20:29:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182845Mark, Westchester County, NYYour story has vindicated me. I lived in Cape Town as a Mormon missionary for two years and have often told the story about the scary baboon who jumped into our van and stole a Twinkie out of the hands of a toddler. People thought I made it up...Matt's description is very accurate. Don't mess with the baboonshttp://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#182936Fri, 04 May 2007 21:42:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182936Peg Clark, Warrentown, VAI cannot begin to tell you how excited I was to hear Matt give clues to his last locationas I was heading off to school! I immediately began yelling "Capetown, South Africa!" Not only do I teach Middle School geography, I will be going to South Africa this summer! I put on the Today Show as soon as I hit my classroom, and my 7th grade homeroom excitedly joined my "watch" for more scenes of my future destination. This is one of my many dream trips I am finally going to take. Last year this same class worked on a huge project that is a regular assignment in 6th gr. They pick countries in Africa, plan trips in great detail, research the cultures, history, geography, write the embassies, fill out passport applications, list the items to take on their "trips", develop itineraries, draw maps, design postcards, and write a 7 day journal describing their adventure. Now I will be doing it for real and they are so excited for me!!! I will be spending a fortune sending them real postcards this summer. I will be going on safari at a private game reserve in Kruger, exploring Jo'burg & surrounding area, and also Capetown. I am planning to ride (horse) in the wine country and on the Atlantic coast. I also am looking forward to watching the Southern Right whales as they migrate to the waters off Hermanus. Thanks for the wonderful scenes of the Capetown area and people. I will soon have my own! Peg Chttp://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#182993Fri, 04 May 2007 23:31:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:182993Jo, Plowville, PaThanks for sharing the background on the baboon research. It's cool stuff like that that makes me love the Today Show.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#183135Sat, 05 May 2007 03:47:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183135Carrie Padula, Williamsburg, VAEvery morning I get ready for work with the Today Show. This morning, I listen to Matt Lauer explain what the large sticks are for when Meredith asks him what he would do if he didn't have the stick. When he claimed that he had Sean Reis to hide behind my mouth just dropped. Then in the back of my mind, I remember his brother, Phil, telling me once that Sean worked in New York for NBC. I babysat for Sean when he lived down the street from me and I was a good friend of his brother, Phil. It was good to hear a familiar name and to a person that I actually knew. Good for you, Sean. You probably don't remember me but that's ok. It sounds like you have a tough job - all around the world in 8 days...life is tough but someone has to do it. Please say HI to Sean! Good Luck - I love the show!!http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#183193Sat, 05 May 2007 05:56:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183193Leslie, Solvang, CASean, You have made my day! Between this story and the one about buying underwear for Tiki Barber, you've made me laugh hysterically for the last 15 minutes. Matt who? I want more stories from Sean! http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#183267Sat, 05 May 2007 13:58:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183267Carrie Padula, Williamsburg, VABy the way, Sean, say hi to your mom - I haven't seen her for years! I hope she is well. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#183310Sat, 05 May 2007 15:38:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183310Nancy Narum Moorhead, Mn.Matt,thanks for all info on Africa.I am hoping to go there in a few months to visit in Nigeria and hopfully see as much of the country as possible.My best friend was sent back home to Nigeria and I hope to meet her family and visit the school where she teaches. Prayers are with you.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/05/04/182715.aspx#183640Sun, 06 May 2007 06:52:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:183640 Femi Adedeji, Ibadan, Nigeriayou reminded me of seeing baboons steal banana bunches from village women on market days. baboons position themselves on tree branches and then like a flash bananas disappear from the trays... you can make people laugh