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#67203 - 07/28/04 05:23 AM
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Queen of Shoes
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When I bought a new computer I "dumped" all my old pictures so will have to take some more of Sammie. Sammie is now barking like my dog and then, telling herself to shut up! And today she said, "Ouch...bad bird!" I do that when she decides to bite me. But, she's also making belching noises now. Geesh She can imitate the dial tone on my speaker phone. Can't believe it. And she does an entire one sided phone conversation in my husband's voice complete with dialing and hanging up. But I think my favorite is when I'm going outside to feed the cat. She makes the sound of the door opening, the shades hitting the door, the alarm chime and then says, "Here Kitty-Kitty." I had searched for a myna bird for years but I think they've outlawed them being brought into the country now. Someone told me that but don't know if it's true. They're amazing too.
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#67206 - 07/28/04 06:23 PM
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I'm not sure I'd want to travel with Sammie!!!!! She's downstairs barking right now and saying, "What are you barking at?" And, "Diz, no!" (that's my dog's name). She won't learn everything I try to teach her. I've been saying, yummy, yummy, when I feed her since she was a baby but she refuses to say it. When I give her food she says, ooooh. I've never taught her that. She also knows people by their names. I had a cleaning lady in Ohio and Sammie would always say, "Hi Ros," when she came into the house but since we moved, she's never said it again. My dog and cat both ignore her. The dog is jealous. (She's now stopped barking and is singing opera!) She says, Go Titans, Bonjour and Bonsoir now. She blows me kisses (makes a kissing sound) and asks me if I want a kiss and tells me she loves me and tells me good morning when I take her out of her cage every morning. As soon as I log off, I'm going to take some pictures of her and see if I can actually get them to download!
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#67207 - 07/28/04 08:34 PM
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Hi Dianne,
What kind of parrot is she? I have a a crazy bird too! He is a Hahn's Macaw. His name is Lenny and he really keeps us amused! Talk about nuts....When he hears the phone ring he shouts "Eric, telephone!!" That is my youngest son and we went through a period of time when EVERY phone call was for him so Lenny thinks that every time the phone rings it's for Eric! I suppose his favorite phrase is "time to eat!" Figures huh?
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#67211 - 07/30/04 01:23 AM
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HI Dianne,
Just to cause confusion (ha ha!) Lenny is a Hahn's MaCaw which sort of means he is a miniature MaCaw, therefore, he is not as loudmouthed as the traditional larger MaCaw. Thank Goodness for that. Someone asked earlier in the forums about cost, etc. We got Lenny at a local birdshow put on by the local breeders. We did not go the show with the intention of purchasing a bird. We just thought it would be fun and interesting. Then we met Lenny. Or rather Lenny chose me. The breeder had them (wings-clipped of course) sitting all over perches on her table. Lenny reached out to my arm, pecked me (gently) with his beak and immediately said "Stop THAT!!" I was hooked! The initial investment was sizeable especially when you consider purchasing a good size cage, toys, food bowls, and food. However, the day-to-day cost is quite small. I agree with what you said about them needing attention. You really do have to make it a point to provide enrichment each day. Lenny usually comes out and drinks coffee with me each morning in addition to adding his remarks to the local news on TV. I'd like to squawk at them sometimes, too! He pretty much stays in his cage till hubby comes home. As soon as Pete walks in he says "Whatcha doin? You my buddy?" So they have their playtime while I finish supper. Many times Pete lets him sit on his shoulder while we eat dinner, occasionally offering him nibbles. One of his favorite things to say at that point is "Mama's got PIE!" Doesn't matter what we are having it's all pie to Lenny! When I cover his cage at night he says "Goodnight Lenny!" I always mutter under my breath "Goodnight Gracie!"
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#67213 - 07/30/04 02:57 AM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Lenny sounds like as much fun as Sammie. I have an old white, tattered robe that I put on every night for our "nightly loving." Just in case she wants to poop on me or pull strings. It's also a way for her to stretch her feet after being on a perch. Sammie doesn't like to poop in her cage (we bought her an acrylic cage with special lighting and filtered venting)and will try to hold it until I take her out of the cage and put her on the perch. If I'm out of town, she'll go in her cage though. I can't let Sammie sit on my shoulder. Greys start to believe that they're bigger than you if you do this and will take a chunk out of your ear! She sits on my chest and we kiss and work on vocabulary. If I am rushed and don't hold her very long and put her back in her cage, do I ever hear about it. She gets really angry with me. Has good boundaries! How much does Lenny weigh? I'm not sure I've seen the smaller Macaw's. Two teen age boys came to the door last night, selling tickets for their football team and Sammie started saying, Hi, how ya doing? They were freaked out! I found the most wonderful vet. He spent 1 hour and 15 minutes with Sammie. He said you had to approach them on their level of intelligence. He explained everything he was going to do with her before doing it. My own doctor has never given me that much time!
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#67214 - 07/30/04 09:24 PM
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Here is a website with a picture of Hahn's MaCaws. Just in case you'd like to see one. My Lenny looks just like these. Except more handsome! Lenny was sexed by DNA as they cannot tell from just looks or markings. We got him as a chick and he just celebrated his 7th birthday. One of the funniest things my hubby taught him is this. He holds Lenny on his forefinger, and puts his other hand up like he is going to put the bird in a chokehold. My husband says "I'm gonna choke you like a chicken!" As soon as the moves his hand towards Lenny, the bird cocks his head to the side and screams AWWWKKKKKKKK! Just like someone was choking him. It's a scream at parties! Jaw Jaw, I think a pet story book is a super idea. Just let me know when you need my input!! LOL! http://www.avesint.com/mini.htmlBirdy Love to All!
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#67218 - 07/31/04 04:04 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Loc: Arizona
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African Greys are known as the genius of the bird family but they are also tempermental. Sammie loves music so I put the television on a music channel (she loves country!) so she dances on her perch and bobs her head up and down and swings one foot around but this morning, she was doing her usual dance and said, "Get Down!" Too funny. I always say that to her but haven't really tried to teach her the words. Is there no end to this bird's antics? Chatty, I hope you're still doing well and I have to tell you that you are sooo pretty. Love the picture of you. You can "feel" your spirit, which seems to be fantastic. Wish I could meet you in person [ July 31, 2004, 09:05 AM: Message edited by: Dianne ]
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#67219 - 08/09/04 10:03 PM
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Queen of Shoes
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Loc: Arizona
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Sammie is now calling my daughter's name. She says it's spooky because she comes into the room expecting to see me and it's that crazy bird. When I come home from running errands, etc. she says, "Mommie's home." Makes me feel good. But, she's also saying, "Damn it!" Hmmm. No comment on that one.
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#67220 - 08/10/04 03:24 AM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Loc: Alabama
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I just gotta get me a bird...I mean, a Queen needs a bird, does she not? I want one, and I want to name it Elvis. JJ
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#67222 - 08/10/04 06:28 PM
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Loc: Arizona
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Yes, a queen needs a bird for sure. You know, my husband is Jewish so that should make me a JAP (Jewish American Princess) but I'm a Gentile so I'm a GAP (Gentile American Princess). Whatever works is what I'm gonna be! Chatty, I'll have to tell Sammie how famous she's becoming. If you're in the area, please do stop by and visit (or stay with me, I have a great guest room!). I've learned that going into another room and being quiet is the best way to hear Sammie talk. This is when she practices her vocabulary (they are very proud birds and don't like to embarrass themselves so practice while alone.) She's saying, "Up-Up" which is what I tell her when I want her on my finger. But today, I heard her singing that old Yahoo commerical. Are they still running that? I don't know where she gets some of these words and phrases. She's doing something strange. When I clean her cage, the two bottom drawers pull out for easy access, and she jumps off her perch and walks over, gets on the open drawer, and watches me clean. It's almost like she's making sure I'm doing a good job. Even the vacuum cleaner doesn't scare her, it actually makes her sing. I think she's showing me ownership or something. She was trying to imitate the blowers that the lawn people use to blow off the patio. I need to put a stop to that! How annoying would that get?
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#67226 - 08/12/04 05:31 PM
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Queen of Shoes
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Loc: Arizona
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I think that if I tried to put a cape and sunglasses on Sammie, I'd be pulling back a hand with nothing but nubs for fingers! If I even put new toys in her cage, she moves as far away as she can get from them and stares at them for hours! I have to start with the new toys across the room and move them closer every day. They are not happy with new things! Weirdo bird. She is very interested in the Elvis voice. I can tell by how her pupils dilate when I'm saying it to her. I don't think it will be long now before I hear Sammie thanking me, thanking me very much!
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#67228 - 08/13/04 02:56 AM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Loc: Alabama
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I agree...I think Sammie would make the perfect mascot! What a terrific idea! Now...being Sammie's manager, I'll have to check her availability, and let's see, there will be the cost of a manicure, shampoo...ahhh..what? what? Oh good grief...alright. But if Sammie goes on Oprah, so does da Queen! JJ
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#67229 - 08/13/04 04:22 AM
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Loc: Winters, California
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Can you play Louis Armstrong for Sammie? I would love to hear Lenny or Sammie sing "And I think to myself, it's a wonderful world (...or whatever he says)!
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#67230 - 08/13/04 04:24 AM
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Maybe we need to make campaign posters, t-shirts and flyers and have some rallies or something! A $100 per plate fundraising dinner wouldn't hurt either!
I don't know, maybe my campaign ideas are just for the birds! ...ouch! Did I reaaalllllly say that?
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#67232 - 08/13/04 04:49 PM
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I can handle the $100.00 a plate BUT lets make sure it's not chicken, squab or cornish hen after all a bird on the plate well, I'm sure you can understand the implications, sorry Sammie!!! What we need is a good publicity shot, oh, didn't mean to say shot, meant photo, thats right, yes photo of our wonderful mascot to be. This being politically correct is a hard job, ever notice? SAMMIE FOR BOOMER MASCOTshould look good on a poster. Lets see her slogan could be "a brisket in every pot." Help me here Smile!
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#67233 - 08/13/04 06:36 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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Oh my gosh! You gals are too funny For some reason, my new camera software won't let me transfer my pictures from the camera to the computer. I'll work on it today and try not to cuss while doing it! I'm afraid Sammie is going to get a very big head and soon! She is a diva though!
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#67234 - 08/13/04 08:41 PM
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#67236 - 08/17/04 08:44 PM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Loc: Alabama
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okay, tell me you are kidding... Well, nonetheless, we couldn't get Sammie baptized anyway...we don't even know what 'legion she is...and forget asking Sammie... She'd probably just repeat whatever she had heard on TV....i.e., <Sammie talkin'> Who me? Oh I belong to the Church of MONK. And you? See what I mean....
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#67255 - 08/28/04 07:56 AM
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#67256 - 08/27/04 10:30 PM
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Ladies! Ladies! Ladies! My my my....... Onwards and UPWARDS La
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#67259 - 08/28/04 03:08 AM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Loc: Alabama
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Howwwwwww funny! When I get famous from my book the first thing I'm gonna do once I mail my work badge back to the company is go buy me a burd... uh huh...sure am. JJ
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#67262 - 08/28/04 05:48 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Loc: Arizona
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My neighbors adopted an African Grey from an elderly man who is too ill to care for her (her name is Gabby). Before I tell you what she does, I should explain that Greys do everything in sequence. Like when Sammie sees me open the cat food, she starts calling the cat, the door, the chime, etc.
When I first get up in the morning, Sammie says, "How ya doing, babe?" in my husband's voice, just like he does when he's home.
Okay, so now that you understand that, my neighbor's Grey sees the male of the household get up in the morning and makes a farting sound. I guess this is what the elderly man did first thing every morning. Just too funny.
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#67278 - 09/15/04 08:08 AM
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#67281 - 09/16/04 07:13 AM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Why do I feel the urge to break out in "Old MacDonald had a farmmmm" Now let me get this straight...you have a dog, a cat, and another bird... and then there's Sammie who you taunt with wooden (not even real things for Pete's sake) to sharpen his mating skills of which he will NEVER get to use.... Zat bout sum it up? Is it me or is there something missing here?
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#67282 - 09/16/04 04:47 AM
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#67283 - 09/17/04 07:01 AM
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Registered: 05/24/04
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I'm laughing out loud! Nutty old broads! Okay, there seems to be some confusion here. Sammie is my only bird and my daughter is visiting with her bird. Sammie is a girl, not a nasty old boy bird. The wood chewing is a female birds way of attracting the male and it means, "Don't you think I'm sexy?" Hey, I didn't make it up. Read about it. And it's good for her beak...keeps it trimmed. When we lived in Ohio and had 31 acres of land and a 13 stall barn, we had seven horses, two miniature donkeys, two geese, two cats and three dogs!!!! Green Acres is the place for me...and, my husband would come home from work and get on his tractor! Too funny. Sold the horses, gave the donkeys away plus the geese too and two of my dogs and one of my cats died. We moved to a normal home in TN. My cousin called and her African Grey has started talking again. He's talking in my aunt's voice, which she said is comforting in a way. My aunt spent a lot of time talking to that crazy bird and he even has her little congested cough down pat. Sammie has a cigarette cough like my husband. No, she doesn't smoke and he doesn't smoke around her
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#67284 - 09/16/04 08:25 PM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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LaLa...you had a good thing going there till you said we would "cook and clean her house" HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? The Queen cook? and clean? I DON'T THINK SO....geeishh.. Lady Di (note the new name you have acquired)...I'm so happy to learn that Sammie is a she...we should have picked up on that since you spell it with an "ie" instead of a "y." Duh...on my part. The wood thing I'm not sold on. I mean chewing on a piece of wood doesn't send out sexy vibes to me...course then again, I can remember my Aunt Butterball dipping snuff and she always had dates...hmmm...you may have a point. JJ
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#67285 - 09/16/04 11:49 PM
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This topic on eth forum is riot. These birds sound great. I would love to have a bird, excpet I think it would pick up a lot of bad words and habits in my house.
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#67287 - 09/17/04 03:30 AM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Loc: Arizona
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I don't think they spoon It would be interesting to see how Sammie responded to a male African Grey. If it was "her time" I guess she'd respond pretty darn nice! Hey, I could fix her up with Seth, her cousin. I don't think it's considered inbreeding when it's birds. The problem would be--I'd be stuck with the female, sitting on eggs, etc. and have to study how to take care of her while she's nesting and after the eggs are hatched and...forget it! I'm not going there! Lady Di...has a nice ring to it. Does this mean I'm a princess? Do I have to "do it" with Prince Charles? (if so, forget it! I'd gag) But I could hang out with my sons, who are awfully cute. Hmmm. Creates a world of possibilities.
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#67289 - 09/17/04 09:54 AM
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JJ, You DID notice that I said "a little housework here and there" didn't you? Nothing promised, just a lure, bait, hook!! But, I don't mind cooking ONCE IN A WHILE. Let's face it, if Lady Di is going to spend money on us we should at least LOOK like we might possibly have done something!! LOL You don't happen to have a pool, do ya L.D.(Lady Di)? We could even add to Sammie's vocabulary. Of course if Mr.M. was also adopted he could teach her "Manglish". Merwyn started speaking Manglish when he met my Syrian grandfather years ago. Now he uses it on ANYONE who speaks with ANY sort of accent. He speaks broken English. He can't help himself and doesn't even realize he is doing it!! It is hilarious. Whether it is one of his hispanic friends, or we are abroad, no matter where the person hails from he speaks "Manglish". He just absolutely mangles the English language so badly.
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#67297 - 09/19/04 07:41 AM
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Are you staying home to watch yourself on Montel? Imagine Sammie's confusion!!!! LOL Looking at you...looking at the television...looking at you.....you get the idea!! Poooor Sammie!!!
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#67299 - 09/19/04 04:45 AM
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Dianne - I'm loving your stories about Sammie. Have you read "The Parrot Who Owned Me"? Can't remember the author but saw it at the library as a book on tape and am in line to listen to it.
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#67300 - 09/19/04 04:47 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Loc: Arizona
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I saw that book at my cousin's house. As long as the bird doesn't die in it, I'll read it. I can't even watch the movie, Paulie, because they take the bird from the little girl, who looks just like my granddaughter! JJ: I'm not a football fan and especially not college football. Barf. Bear Bryant I've heard of but as far as I know, he could be a member of synchronized swimming! I was a cheerleader in high school and we'd chant that cheer, First and ten, do it again...I didn't even know what it meant but I look really cute in my little, short skirt. I dated football players. Does that count? Thistle, the picture of your babies in the photo album melts my heart. How darling are they? Oh my gosh.
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#67301 - 09/20/04 02:47 PM
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I weave shawls on a tri-loom and have a home made video from a net-friend in LA state. In this video she's showing and telling how to weave (the warp & weft are both made at the same time so there's only a small amount of finishing work on the edging when the weaving is completed). Anyway, Margrett is saying, "you wrap the yarn around this peg and then take the yarn across the loom to this peg, wrap the yarn around this peg, up to this peg..." <you get the idea>. Well. In the background I can hear someone/thing SCREECH, "DIS HERE PEG!! DIS HERE PEG!!" It's her bird! SO FUNNY! Margrett never even realized her bird was screeching, she's so used to hearing his/her voice. We've had a few laughs about "DIS HERE PEG!"
My sheep - the lambs were a few weeks old and had a mama but on field trips children like to see bottle fed lambs. I enjoy feeding my lambs bottles and they, the little gluttons, enjoy the extra food and attention. It works for all of us.
Sheep story...unfortunately true. When we returned from Russia, we had 4 days before leaving for Alaska. I spent the time unpacking, sort of, doing laundry, re-packing and playing with the animals. I went to the pasture to visit the sheep & horses...the sheep looked more than a bit FAT. Hmmmmmm... I'm wondering *what* are they eating to get so fat when one of this year's ram lambs walks away from me. UH OH! I see where I forgot to castrate one back in May. Not good.
Fast forward to returning from Alaska...the ewes all look even FATTER and I'm now waiting for them to bag up. When they bag up, they'll be just a couple or three weeks away from lambing. I do NOT want lambs this time of year! Looks like I'm getting them though.
Would Sammie like a new challenge? Errr...I mean pet of her own? <g>
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#67303 - 09/20/04 09:40 PM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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Good grief...I bet your hubby sleeps with one eye open... what? JJ
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#67305 - 09/23/04 04:03 AM
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Da Queen
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girl stop! You have me laughing out loud here.... You ARE kidding, right? eeek! JJ
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#67312 - 10/04/04 06:48 PM
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
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Sammie said she'd be happy to write Trixie for advice. Please advise how you would like me to go about this. Sammie was on her perch and chirping at me (chirping means she wants something, talking means she doesn't) and I went to pet her and she took her beak and pulled my finger to her chest so she could climb on. She's never done that! I was gone to NM for a few days so instead of calling my name when she wanted something, she starting yelling, "Brandi?" That's my daughter. They know who you are. Amazing little creature. This morning I woke to her calling my name and the dog's. She was ready to get up!
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#67323 - 10/08/04 08:20 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Dianne: My poor little Sammie I heard her fall off her perch last night. She had night fright. It's like us waking up in a strange hotel room after falling out of bed, scared and crawling on our knees, trying to figure out where we are. She was so scared. I picked her up and she was still in a panic so I have bloody scratches on my nose! I took her to bed with me for a couple of hours and cuddled with her. She would reach up and kiss me on the mouth every once in a while. Poor thing. She has a "boo-boo" on her nose too.
I'm tellin' ya, that's exactly what happened to me when I drank all those margaritas. smile
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#67329 - 10/10/04 02:39 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Dianne: She refused to come out of her cage all day yesterday. when she fell off the perch. But, after I forced her to let me hold her and we had our "nightly love" session, It's just petting, kissing and teaching her words.
I'm tellin' ya', same thing happened to me when I drank all those margaritas. Bad night fright. waking up in a strange hotel, falling out of bed, scared and crawling on my knees, trying to figure out where I was, bloody scratches on somebody's nose... Then getting taken to somebody's bed for hours and cuddled. Reaching up and kissing them on the mouth every once in a while, learning a few new words. "Boo-boo" on ,my nose.
I'm tellin' ya' that bird's been out partying all night. smile
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#67340 - 11/08/04 02:26 AM
Re: Sammie the Parrot
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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I don't know about this nutty bird. When I give her slices of apple, she fluffs up like a big bowling ball (this is to scare her prey into believing she's larger than she is) and attacks the apple like she's killing it. She "drowns" it in her water bowl and stands on top of it in the water and then, takes it out and bites it, while slinging the remainder across the room! Sammie doesn't do this with any other food, just apple. Go figure. I asked her vet about it and he said he didn't have a clue...all African Greys are different, like people. I'm teaching her to sing, Jose Quervo. My girlfriend wrote that song so I want to surprise her the next time she comes over and have Sammie singing it. Should be good for a laugh.
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#67347 - 11/12/04 12:56 AM
Re: Sammie the Parrot
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Member
Registered: 11/08/03
Posts: 3512
Loc: outer space
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Hey JJ, I ran into Garth Brooks at the 7-11 the other night. He built a huge house just down the road from me. I was going in to get ice and he held the door for me. I said, "Is that you Garth?" He said, "Yup." I said, "Well, welcome to Edmond." He said, "Thanks." I paid for my ice and he got his beer. The cashier said he comes in there all the time. I don't know how I missed him before. I dated one of Toby Keith's first band leaders for a while and we hung out with Toby a lot. Cool guy. Later we hung around with a whole bunch of C&W and Branson folks. The musician was a jerk, but he had great friends. Nashville is where the C&W folks all live now, but Oklahoma is where they come from. Vince and Reba and Toby and Merle and Brooks and Dunn and I forget who all started here. smile P.S. Course they left the moment they got the chance. But, like me, they keep coming back. You can get the Okie out of Oklahoma, but you can't get the Okie out of anybody. [ November 11, 2004, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: smilinize ]
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#67349 - 11/12/04 03:39 AM
Re: Sammie the Parrot
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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Oh puleaseeee....you two are pathetic....listen up. I once knew a guy who had a first cousin that ran around with the woman who's third ex-husband sometimes sold car insurance to the bank manager where Elvis's lead bass players Mother's sister banked. And I ain't lying either. I can prove it. So nanan boo boo. You ain't got nutin on da Queen here... JJ
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#67356 - 11/14/04 08:49 AM
Re: Sammie the Parrot
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Writer
Registered: 02/24/04
Posts: 20267
Loc: Nevada
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Tight underwear, humm, never thought there could be a good reason for them, I just figured my big butt was growing too fast, and to think I've been throwing them out to buy bigger ones. At my age and the way I've let my voice go untrained for so long it will never happen and like I said it was never my dream to begin with, it was my husbands fantasy/desire to make me a star. Me, I was thrilled to be a mom again, I loved my sons, my house on the lake, my cooking club and my animals. I was the original happy housewife and found the constant travel a real pain. To me show business really isn't all its cracked up to be and you really have to want it to think it is. I would rather just stay home and write and did just that....nedver have looked back, not once. Well maybe once when the money was tight, (smiling) now that is the best part, the good money, but when I write that best selling Novel I'll have a ton of money....Just like the Queen, right JJ????
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#67360 - 11/17/04 01:40 AM
Re: Sammie the Parrot
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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Chatty Too funny and yes, you're probably right! I've never traveled in a plane with that bird. They have little acrylic carriers with perches but I think she'd have a heart attack. I don't think she want's to be the appetizer for your critter either. She's been singing opera today. Must be happy. I put the music channel on tv when I'm not in the room because she loves it so much. Oh ladies...I forgot to tell you. My uncle that died five months ago had a warehouse full of antique cars so I bought his 1940 Ford Pickup. Aqua blue with a Corvette engine. They delivered it today and it's a smokin' machine. Can't wait to go crusing.
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