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Ooh Judy, the cheek of it!! I like what I like and how do you know it's crap if you don't watch it!!!? Hmm? I like Supernatural too, but I've only seen the first series. They're running the 5th at the minute on our telly and I keep catching glimpses - it's driving me nuts!!

Wow that's amazing, and what a beautiful bird!! I love how the Too does al the hard work then the Mac scoots in front and almost escapes first!! Thanks for finding and sharing Janet.

Lol - true!!

Lol Jill, quite rightly so! Alfie never really poops on us, and will only chew when she's in "that" mood and similarly is quickly removed - however, the mucky beak scenario is one we are still working on.......she has to wipe it somewhere!!

Jan, I love this story of Tobie making up his own sentence - he is such a star! Jill - I'd love to hear Harvey saying Howay (I didn't know that was how you spell it!) It's a word I use quite a lot aswell, but Alf hasn't cottoned on yet! Dan, sorry to hear about Kims ankle - I can empathize!! Hope she feels better soon. I recognise what you mean about our birds communicating with us while they are just going through their repertoire - Alfie will often be chattering away what seems like just pure chatter, but then she's throw in "have a whoopsie" and half a minute later she will, so now I pay more attention!! Great thread.

Haha!! Every shirt is a bird shirt!!

Lol - Dayo sure did know some big words at 7 months! Good reading though, more please.

This is a good thread and it should be compulsory for every prospective bird owner to read it! Dave, do you mind if I copy and paste it to a few places?

Great vid Dan, Dayo is so clear and deliberate with his words. Thanks for sharing.

What wonderful news to hear Yoshi is back safely. We don't hear of many happy endings after a bird has managed to escape - your friend is very lucky to have gotten her back safely. Thanks for the update.

I've never heard of Phooey before - what's that about? Closer to home I love The vicar of Dibley and Only Fools. But I can't say there's anything new that I consider a must watch.

So sorry to hear this. Contact your local radio station - they will usually help with lost pets, also, go around the local schools - children will usually pay attention. Good luck.

I understand what you mean Michelle, now isn't the time to say it to him. I'm in the Borders and will certainly watch out for her - I'm not sure how far they are able to travel. Is she people friendly? Is she likely to go to someone who calls her and be easily caught? let your friend know we're thinking of him a praying for Yoshi's safe return.

I really fancied Flash Forward Jill but never got into from the start, and it seems too complicated to start it mid series. I love 24 Janet - poor old Jack has some reeeeeally bad days! I like Medium too and looooove Desperate Housewives - I'm a bit of a telly addict!

I never thought of Beeswax candles Janet - thanks. I do use the reed diffusers - I love them, I use the old boiling pan of water with some cinnamon in too - lovely. A vanilla pod also gives off a nice natural smell - either in the pan or in the oven - gives you that lovely fresh baked smell!!

Not being funny or anything Stephen - but Isaac is still a baby, just wiat till he finds his voice - then see how your movie watching goes!! You'll be in the middle of the best film you've seen in yonks, it'll be at the crucial bit in the film where you find out who did what to whom, and why they did it, and Isaac will decide "this is a good time to whistle that new tune I just learned"!!!!! Seriously though Jill, good thread - I've been meaning to start something like this for ages! Two things I did ask when we got Alf, will she bite, and will she be friendly with us both, and not with just one of us - we were told, nooooo she won't bite, she might "beak you a bit", but they don't really bite, and yes, she'll be fine with both of you - grey's being one person birds are a myth. We've had issues on both counts, but for the Grace of God, and I think Alfie being an exceptionally well-adjusted bird, we've gotten over both. All too often when people want to get a new pet, whatever that is - dog, parrot - snake, they don't ask the questions they don't want an honest answer too - ie the answer that might put them off. I was guilty of it aswell. David said, "but do they not crap everywhere?" I said "Nah, you can potty train them" (convincingly!). As you say Jill - these are questions that must be asked before you get a parrot. The conseqences of finding out that you are not compatible with a parrot 6 or 12 months down the line, are upsetting to a human, but are devastating and tragic for the bird. The sad fact is, too many people go into birds with their eyes shut. I've said it before, but I think one should have to pass an exam of some sort to prove competancey before being allowed to keep any pet, but especially a parrot, because there is just so much involved in looking after them. As Stephen has said, "if you can come to terms with the responsibility, they are the best of friends and offer a lifetime of rewards for good care". Sadly, too many people decide they are simply not worth the effort.

Wow Dan! That is some impressive repertoire! Alfie is absolutely amazing at mimicking sounds she hears, such as the phone, creaky door etc - you wouldn't know if it was her or the real thing. Her vocab is building steadily, but it occurs to me, as I watch those Youtube vids, that amazons (at least the ones I've seen) have the edge when it comes to sentences and songs. I think they're all amazing anyway - supposing Alfie never spoke, she has one hek of a character - as does every single bird I've read about on this here forum - whatever the species!

Oop it is now, Janet. Lol!! That orange is nearly bigger than she is!!! Funny.

Janet, for some reason those links aren't working. Jayd, those are beautiful pics! Can I have some names to go with them please? I'm not quite sure who is who. Renate, I'd love to go to Budapest. Sunny's feathers are just so vibrant and beautiful, oh and Talons horse is wearing a fly mask, to keep the beasties out of his eyes! Jill, that is a beautiful pic of Harvey - I haven't seen that one before! Thanks everyong for sharing these lovely pics!

Lol Jill - she has one!! Didn't you see that vid?!! :-0 I'll have to teach her what the little numbers mean!! Haha Dan - true!!

Alfie has just started whistling Happy Birthday to David! She's almost a month late, but it's the thought that counts!! Never mind, we've got another 4 birthdays to get through shortly - a dog and a horse this month, and two horses next month! Oh, and Alfie wishes you all a Merry Christmas!!! xx

Welcome Jeanna, Don't fret about finding a name for your baby - the right one will present itself. This site was a Godsend to me when I first got Alfie, I'm sure you wil find it very useful. Looking forward to hearing more about your flock. Lyn & Alfie.

Welcome Greymatter (love the name!) It's great to have you hear, it would be nice to see some pics of your flock if you can manage it - specaially of your grey, but the ridgebacks too - I love them!!! Looking forward to hearing more about you all. Lyn & Alfie

Well done Jess, the earlier bedtime has to make a difference.