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Just going to court to get Sukei's passport back. They say you cant fight city hall, well they said I couldn't get a half dead black market bird from Africa into the states. They were wrong. I've said it before and Ill say it again, there is no problem that can't be solved with an appropriate amount of money and prayer. Everyone has their price, an interests involved. I have learned so much about these beloved souls in such a short period of time, because I had to. Most don't care about the real reasons. For instance, the government tried to bust my private parts for an animal they don't give a rat's behind about, besides bringing money to their district, so they get involved in CITES. Yes the birds are being captured in a VERY terrible way, but they are readily available to anyone that wants one at a shelter for Greys. People just want a perfect one. So they go to the breeders or black market. Much like dogs and cats, but you dont see any senators or congressman getting on that bandwagon for that. Adopt a Grey, stop buying them. That will end the piracy, not all the sh*& they put me through to rescue one. Everyone has a skin in the game, and the only one's that suffer are the Greys. Here is something open your eyes to the real problem, and stop the Government red tape. If you really are a hero for the Grey's and want to stop the piracy, instead of busting people's private parts for rescuing them, have them visit one of the many shelters for Grey's That will decrease the demand, simple accounting, less demand lower price, and piracy decreases. Supply/Demand. And if anyone wants a horny bird from Africa to dilute the very shallow gene pool here in America, let me know, its free LOL. Really guys look at the whole picture, and you will see that Grey's are just pawns in the bigger game.

You NEVER leave a man behind. And if you have to, you regroup and take him back LOL. The whole thing has been a miracle, and he and I have you guys to thank for your support. On a side note, im not used to all the political correctness going on these days, so for anyone I offended, "You NEVER leave a person behind" LOL

Grey's are supposed to fly, thats how God made them. I know everyone's situation is different, but your grey didn't decide to move in with you, you decided you wanted a grey. My advice is dont clip them at all, just make sure they cant hurt themselves.

They dont just repeat, they actually have an intelligence far beyond repeating stuff. I always watch those Einstein videos, and the only reason he says what he does is because he gets a seed right after he performs. I submit to you, they dont have to be trained that way, they just need love and attention. Sukei will do anything without a seed as a reward. My Wife Susan has spent so much time with Sukei, and she can get him to do anything on command without a seed. He wants to make her happy, because she makes him happy and feels loved, and spends soo much time with him. The new one give me 5 is so funny, but I digress. Greys are not so different from you or I, they just need love and attention. ALOT of attention. They will move mountains for you. NOW im not saying giving them a treat is bad, we give him treats all the time, but in my experience it is not necessary to bribe them.

Sukei is doing well. There was a small incident, as I was not sure where the gov was going to place me here back in the real world, I choose the midcities in Texas, and we got an apartment instread of a house, because we just didnt know where we would land after all the years in the middle east. We moved in and 3 weeks later there was a fire above us, flood damage was terrible. As the firefighters were doing there thing, Sukei is screaming......"TOO MUCH SHIT!" LOL, I finally grabbed him by the legs and got him out. SO we moved to a new place, and he is doing fine, and sits out on the pourch talking with folks as they go by. He has quite an audience LOL All that is left, is my court date to get his travel ban lifted. Im very sure it will not be an issue according to the lawyer. But what a miracle, Sukie was stolen from a nest in Africa, thrown in a box just about died, and now he is here in America, fully healthy and doing just fine. Now I got two nephews arguing who will get him when I die LOL. There are worse things I guess. Bless you all and your greys. Kevin

I was on hold so long with the driver's licence office on speaker phone, Sukei started saying the alternate 1-800 number lol 4 hours on hold, top that

This is generally a precursor to a database crash. Backup Backup Backup

Or their profile?

Im still in a little hot water with USFW as you may have read in other posts, so I going to fight the ones I can win. The feathers will grow back, I know its the point of the matter, but no harm, no foul. It was a good job, and Sukei is safe. Again, I just have to take the whole situation into context. How lucky was it to get a rescue bird stolen from the Congo, sure to die, and now is living the good life in Dallas Texas. What are the odds? Might buy a lottery ticket lol. The fight is 95% over. Ill just thank God for that, and consider Sukei and I lucky.

Yea, but that brings up another question, would they float like a duck? I dunno, I wouldn't want to chance it.

They clipped Sukei while in quarantine, they didn't ask either. I was a little pissed, but whom ever did it, did a good job, he isn't flightless, but cant get any lift, he is more in glider mode, so if he takes off, he glides to the ground softly.

Well, as many of you have seen in the movies Mcaw's are the pirate birds of the Caribbean.... Well Im here to tell you Greys are just as happy on a boat. Being semi retired/in between jobs, I got bored, and bought a boat. My wife said lets bring Sukie on the boat, and I said are you nuts? Then I thought about it, and thought some more.... If Mcaw's do it why not Greys. He loved it........we didnt go any faster then 10 mph, but he loved it. I didn't dare take him out of the cage, but he was singing the pirate song we taught him the whole time. I only kept him out 15 min, but now every night he says boat pirate, boat pirate LOL Just thought I would share

I would go walk about, talk to people, look at ad boards, you would be surprised. Ive seen people that just got Greys because of the history and public mindset of having one of these great grey angels. They quickly find out that it is a life commitment, and not just something as a play toy or to show the neighbor. I think if you look around in the right places, you will find someone willing to just give you one. But then you have to consider, are you a person willing to dedicate the rest of your life, no matter what they do? They bite, they throw food, there generally not a good house pet unless you are dedicated to taking the time to dedicate to them. There life span is greater then yours, so their behavior pattern will be LONG, you have to have the patience. If you don't have the patience, I suggest you get a dog or cat. Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying you don't, but if you do, even in your situation, you can find one. I have been to EVERY country there is, and if you look hard enough, you WILL find one, if thats what you want. I wish you good luck.

I willl even pay for a vb licencee if thats the format you prefer, but your full of holes right now

Oh and for the ad guys, no ads no BS Im serious test me

The reason I ask this is because this place is full of security issues, you can get punched at at any time. The info I have is Registrant Name: David Monesky Registrant Organization: kmd Registrant Street: 23 Oak Street Registrant City: Freemont Registrant State/Province: n/a Registrant Postal Code: 94046 Registrant Country: US Registrant Phone: Registrant Phone Ext: Registrant Fax: Registrant Fax Ext: Registrant Email: dme@keebali.com Registry Admin ID: Admin Name: David Monesky Admin Organization: kmd Admin Street: 23 Oak Street Admin City: Freemont Admin State/Province: n/a Admin Postal Code: 94046 I offer hosting free of charge FOREVER free of charge. This site has so many security issues I could make myself a moderator in 1 second , an administrator in 2. You guys have helped me so much and a I owe you everything..... its up to you guys

Who is the highest administrator here?

Something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned. is the definition of gift I submit that birdhouse is correct, but I also submit that the definition is wrong, in that each and everyday everyone of you put forth effort just to log in and see past your own problems, and offer help to those seeking advice and comfort. While helping, you are having to go through your own issues and those of your greys. I have usually found Greys have no issues, it is usually us. But I digress

All these reply's are the things I speak of. There all lost on the gang mentality of facebook. Whom ever runs this place, thank you, and please dont surrender to the facebook drones. Ive watched them since Ive been back to the US, Ive seen them in restaurants and supermarkets and gas stations..... the only reason they reply to anyone or anything, is because their phone or watch or other attached device alerted them. Its not because they read the post and actually have something to say, but rather dont want to be seen as not responding. Every time I say something here is because I think I have something that may help someone, if not I dont say anything. Susan is putting Sukei to bed, he says goood night see you in the morning

I said it before Ill say it again, they have the same temperament as humans, plus the ability to put a good size hole in your hand LOL, they have moods, they like certain colors, they like attention, they give love, and they withhold it. Not enough room to post all the similarities........

Believe me, they understand "Wait" When I say it, Sukei says "Why?"

This story is over, besides the fight with USFW later....years later, thank you all.

First thanks, I know it is automated, but I appreciated the Happy Birthday wish, but I had a question. This is a specialized website devoted to our partners in life, and you guys are very active. The question is this, do you feel like facebook takes away from the site? I'm old school and not going to do any advertising, I have a small hosting business, not for profit, more of a hobby, but I keep hearing the same things from clients over and over. There saying everyone has turned into a facebook drone, and the personal aspect of whatever their web site has to deal with seems to have been robbed by facebook. So my question is, over the years you have been here, do you see the same thing? Just your core users that know each other stay, and the rest come and go? For the help I found here, Ill be a lifetime member because of the friendships, loyalty and sincere folks I have found. In fact my situation has almost calmed to the point, Im going to try and set up a meeting with one of the members here. I would never even consider doing that with someone on facebook. I dunno, just wondering if anyone had any thoughts about the matter. On the most important note Sukei is doing fine, we have found him an Avian Vet (He didnt need one, but I wanted to give him a good check up after all he has been through) Vet reports he is more then healthy, again thank you all. V/r Kevin

Got a new one lol.... Sukei has a big 60 inch 4k TV to watch now, and seems to be picking up things more than the old 50 inch 1080P, Im not sure it's it is the resolution or the sound quality, also the proximity. He is about 20 feet away instead of 50 feet away. Anyways, I had the DVR running while we were out shopping, because I suspected he was was picking up things from the TV after the movie "Arthur" SLUT incident. lol. Long story, anyways, he started saying Sukei American , Sukei American. I rewound the DVR, and found a swearing in ceremony for new US citizens on the news, because one of the British anchor news man was there to get his citizenship and they were doing a story on it. Somehow, he picked up he was now in America........I swear LOL......too funny.