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Jon (Hubby) had to run to the office or I would have pics up already . We have a problem employee :angry: so he needed to get some paperwork for the lawyers. Jon is the camera man, he is coming home in a little bit so we should have some up shortly. YAY

Well everyone we have a new baby. She picked us out. We went back to see the breeder and the bird we named her Pumpkin was very happy to see us. Came right up to me and hubby. She is home and is happy playing on her play top. Throwing toys at the mastiffs. The Neo thinks god is throwing toys and food at him. He is very confused. He keeps looking at me chattering. He is a little special. Thanks everyone for the kind words. Now I have to figure out how to work and not play with the baby all day. lol

Thank you everyone for all the support and kind words. I beyond appreciate it. I had made some phone calls to some breeders and I left one a message last week. There aren't very many near us. Out of the blue yesterday a friend of a friends friend called me and said she got my number from one of the breeders I had called. She has babies about ready to go. So we made a date to hang out today (Saturday). Hubby, my daughter and myself went up there this morning. The birds were great. I must say DanMcQ you hit the nail on the head with the go see go touch approach. I had been around grey's before but I was still very on the fence that I would actually get one. Today pretty much sealed the deal for me. The babies were tired after about an hour and a half and were getting cranky. We talked with the breeder a lot. One baby in particular loved all 3 of us. She ( I am just calling her that) climbed up on my arm and chewed on my fingers a bit. She also attempted to eat the tattooed flowers off my arm and got mad when they wouldn't come off, HAH. We played with some toys and I talked to her. She was in lust with my daughter. She even did a "step up" for my daughter. It was awesome. The breeder was very happy with our amount of experience and said she would sell us a bird. I am happy to say the nervousness I had felt has gone completely away. We may be bringing her home soon. I didn't want to act impulsively and bring her home today which we could have done. I wanted to think and make sure I am absolutely making the best choice for us and the birdie. Thanks again everyone for the support and reassurance. Heather

LindaMary~ I will have to see if I have a picture of the 8 lb wonder cat. We have been trying to get a video of them in action. The cat hides behind the open door to my daughters room and swats the dog in the face through the crack where the door meets the frame. He just takes it. He is such a dope. The dogs are boundry trained not to go into my daughters room, so the cat takes full advantage of attacking the dogs then running into "her" room. LOL Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I really appreciate it.

Thank you both for the advice. I am not worried about handling a bird or getting bit. I was raised with cockatiels. Size isn't an issue for me. My hubby's dad had a yellow naped amazon. So he is also ok with bigger birds. I take the 50-60 year commitment very seriously. We are both in our early 30's so time is on our side. We have had our issue's with our dog's. Our neo is very head strong and we had to hire a in home trainer to come help us train him and assume the dominate role in the house. So I know we can be patient and overcome whatever comes our way. I want to make the right decision about getting a bird and if I decide I can't handle it I won't get one. I am absolutely against making a hasty decision in regards to owning any animal due to my inability to control my impulses. Thanks everyone again. I am still thinking. I have done a lot of reading over the months. I will continue to do more though. There are so many different opinions on everything.

I am Heather my husband is Jon. We have a 10 year old daughter Abbye. We also have a few mastiffs a neapolitan and an english and one evil black cat. The cat abuses the two 150lb mastiffs. It is very entertaining. We are starting our search for an African Grey. We may or may not get one soon. I am a little nervous, I think the best way to describe the nerves is by saying I feel like a person feels the first time they find out they are pregnant and having a baby. LOL I have been lurking on the forum a long time and am looking forward to participating.

I have gone back and forth in my head now for months about getting a grey. I decided to do it then a few weeks later decided not to. Now a few months have gone by and I have decided I really want one. I have the time and ability to take care of it, but I am just really nervous. Is this nervousness normal? I was raised around birds. My husband was also. Any help or comments would be appreciated. Thanks! Heather<br><br>Post edited by: tatdmommy, at: 2008/10/27 20:19