tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.comments2023-03-25T09:01:23.646-04:00the Beloved ParrotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-1076652969051591482016-10-22T20:04:03.249-04:002016-10-22T20:04:03.249-04:00Thanks for the kind words!
Yes, I know a lot of r...Thanks for the kind words!<br /><br />Yes, I know a lot of rescues are in over their heads. I guess we all need to be more vigilant and volunteer to help more.Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-1978592752361423732016-10-21T15:23:40.558-04:002016-10-21T15:23:40.558-04:00Unfortunately, the rescues are starting to behave ...Unfortunately, the rescues are starting to behave more like hoarders. They make it insanely difficult to adopt sometimes. (they also fail on occasion like the one in Canada) There was a hoarding situation in Dakalb Co Georgia recently but luckily Ziggy's Parrot rescue swooped in. (sarcasm) The first rule with that rescue is that the parrot has to "like you" before you are Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581038671628422166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-76957443297011708582016-10-20T11:20:56.318-04:002016-10-20T11:20:56.318-04:00Wow, that's a lot of birds, even if they were ...Wow, that's a lot of birds, even if they were all parakeets. I'm like you - my three are more than enough for me!Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-78713192737435195092016-10-19T17:26:08.315-04:002016-10-19T17:26:08.315-04:00When I was growing up, I think we had enough birds...When I was growing up, I think we had enough birds to border on hoarding. We had over 100, although most of that was little birds like parakeets. But still, I can't imagine what our neighbors thought. <br /><br />No risk of that for me! I feel like a toddler, three cockatiels, and a Boston Terrier are plenty!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241289148522181565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-48476666617313672892009-03-19T16:59:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:59:00.000-04:00I bet you're having a ton of fun with the came...I bet you're having a ton of fun with the camera! When I first got one 2 years ago, I wore out the batteries in 3 days; now it takes me 4 months or so, so you can tell I was really into it. Great pic, BTW!<br><br>And how interesting to have gotten more information on those mysterious happenings next door. I can't even imagine surviving that. 11 months in the hospital? Wow!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-81991303546175954752013-12-16T23:18:11.293-05:002013-12-16T23:18:11.293-05:00Stonewall loves to wedge himself in tiny corners a...Stonewall loves to wedge himself in tiny corners and terrify me.Elizabethhttp://www.avianexplorer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-32539639054492295832013-11-28T13:42:27.415-05:002013-11-28T13:42:27.415-05:00He knows, but I thank you! ;-)He knows, but I thank you! ;-)Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-28507699244471331032013-11-28T11:01:40.180-05:002013-11-28T11:01:40.180-05:00oh he is so sweet!oh he is so sweet!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100228878512313789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-31567902347833871622012-02-23T11:57:09.646-05:002012-02-23T11:57:09.646-05:00It was a behavior that was more human than many hu...It was a behavior that was more human than many humans are capable of which is returning to danger to help others in danger. Unfortunately, being too good has resulted in many being killed for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-11307066615558468642011-11-22T10:58:41.874-05:002011-11-22T10:58:41.874-05:00What a calming picture of the ocean. Thanks again...What a calming picture of the ocean. Thanks again for all of your kind words about Brian. You are a great friend.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-72521886757786653462011-07-22T23:34:35.534-04:002011-07-22T23:34:35.534-04:00I am still in shock, nearly 3 years later. He was ...I am still in shock, nearly 3 years later. He was a cousin of mine, and in the beginning I was fairly instrumental in "fine tuning" his techniques: not with birds, but with people. He sometimes came across as gruff and a tad cruel, and I saw that a lot of folk were turning away from his talents because of it. And this guy was not easy to tell stuff like that to; but we knew one another Kimit Mustonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809428003905885379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-17558274556684645292011-06-08T16:22:03.582-04:002011-06-08T16:22:03.582-04:00I am very much working on decluttering in my life ...I am very much working on decluttering in my life right now. It's hard!<br /><br />Right now the focus has been on not acquiring more, but I need to also work on getting rid of stuff we already have. <br /><br />Hopefully soon that clutter-free life in my head will become my reality.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-86830176887298634782011-05-10T20:15:27.338-04:002011-05-10T20:15:27.338-04:00Thanks, BP, for sharing this. Yes, that poor litt...Thanks, BP, for sharing this. Yes, that poor little Carolina Parakeet. I read that one of the reasons so many could be shot at once is because if one of the flock was in distress, the rest of the flock came to its side. Horrors, that humans can take advantage of such behavior. Unfortunately, it happens too often every day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-17979344998384712542011-04-19T11:15:25.379-04:002011-04-19T11:15:25.379-04:00Glad to see you back! What a cute picture of Nich...Glad to see you back! What a cute picture of Nicholas -- I love it when they try to sneak a look at you, as if you can't see them :)<br /><br />Interestingly enough, the vet whose blog you linked me to is planning a visit to the rescue where I volunteer this weekend (we "met" through another blog she writes when she used one of the rescue's pictures to illustrate something in Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-47354390295101173902011-04-18T14:22:06.695-04:002011-04-18T14:22:06.695-04:00Well, duh . . . . Shannon's site is www.shanno...Well, duh . . . . Shannon's site is www.shannonryanart.com/cablog/ <br /><br />You can read about Steve beginning his new life at parrotmusing.com<br /><br />Mary and Shannon have worked miracles with this bird.<br /><br />Enjoy!Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-68116965571992792582011-04-18T12:52:22.751-04:002011-04-18T12:52:22.751-04:00I'm glad to see a post from you! Those allerg...I'm glad to see a post from you! Those allergies are no fun, but it sounds like you are getting a lot of other things in order.<br /><br />Which one is Shannon's site? I'd enjoy taking a look at it.<br /><br />: )Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232302315393178361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-70357306677744117262011-04-17T10:44:04.316-04:002011-04-17T10:44:04.316-04:00Thanks Shannon! How is Steve doing?
To my other ...Thanks Shannon! How is Steve doing?<br /><br />To my other two readers (grin), be sure to go to Shannon's site and check out the miracle story of her and Steve. You'll regain hope for the human race.Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-45448947583870793572011-04-17T10:40:19.593-04:002011-04-17T10:40:19.593-04:00Glad to hear from you, BP, and to know you're ...Glad to hear from you, BP, and to know you're doing well. Well, err...the sinus infections aren't so great - don't I know what those are like. Arghhh... But keep us in the loop about your goings-on! We love to hear from you.Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-26765023955540540042011-01-26T20:22:52.431-05:002011-01-26T20:22:52.431-05:00Elizabeth: I agree!Elizabeth: I agree!Scritches.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888201072541904299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-42717752977353950142011-01-26T18:49:16.880-05:002011-01-26T18:49:16.880-05:00Nicholas is very proud of himself. Cockatiel prid...Nicholas is very proud of himself. Cockatiel pride is the best!Elizabethhttp://www.avianexplorer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-63776652879801674842011-01-26T16:24:43.747-05:002011-01-26T16:24:43.747-05:00BP, I've been insanely busy at work so I'm...BP, I've been insanely busy at work so I'm way behind on reading blogs -- what you're doing right now sounds absolutely heavenly to me.<br /><br />But I still think you should take a trip to Europe! (Of course I always think that's a good idea!)<br /><br />I hope you're doing well!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-87558012108860834272010-12-24T17:41:44.230-05:002010-12-24T17:41:44.230-05:00Glad you are feeling better, BP! Wow! I didn'...Glad you are feeling better, BP! Wow! I didn't know Nicholas was 22. That's quite amazing. No wonder he doesn't want to move. That must be like 100+ in human years.Shannonhttp://www.shannonryanart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-73754915751026755922010-10-01T14:14:04.295-04:002010-10-01T14:14:04.295-04:00Once again, I'm sorry about Sugar Franklin'...Once again, I'm sorry about Sugar Franklin's passing. She was so special.<br /><br />On a happier note, congratulations on your retirement! You must be so excited to get out of that toxicity and start the next chapter in your life. I can't wait to read more!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-81844504144208187812010-07-14T10:47:50.617-04:002010-07-14T10:47:50.617-04:00Yay for early retirement! I'm happy that you&...Yay for early retirement! I'm happy that you're doing well.Elizabethhttp://www.avianexplorer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4533148740718958731.post-53801008495321989802010-07-12T15:11:47.965-04:002010-07-12T15:11:47.965-04:00I'm so excited for you that you have an end da...I'm so excited for you that you have an end date for the toxicity. Yea!<br /><br />I also worry about giving my high-maintenance parrots more attention than my low-maintenance ones, so you're not alone there.<br /><br />Sorry you're missing SF. That, too, is a feeling I know all too well.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.com