pearllyn Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Alfie is always wanting what she can't have - anything lying on the desk and it's like bees to a honeypot! Her latest obsession is Davids specs case - it's one of those ones that snap shut. It's pretty sturdy so lately we've put a treat in it and it usually keeps her occupied for a good ten minutes! This time, she was persisting with going onto the desk, but when I saw that she was after the case, I let it go cause she can't do any harm with it. She'd been at it for a few minutes, when, a split second after I noticed she had gone quiet (always a sign of trouble!) she let out her contact call - a two tone whistle that we use whenever we get home. I turned round to see her standing on one leg, looking at me and the other leg in the air....trapped inside the case!! Obviously I didn't stop to take a photo first, but answered her call for help, but I wish somehow I could have snapped it, it was just the funniest thing. Of course she was fine and just went right back to it!! She hasn't gotten trapped again though! Hope you and yours are all well! Lyn & Alfie xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 LMAO at this one Lyn, boy a picture would have been priceless but thanks for sharing that story, it will make me laugh all day. {Feel-good-0002006E}{Feel-good-0002006E}{Feel-good-0002006E}<br><br>Post edited by: judygram, at: 2010/01/19 13:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Ha Ha! That's what they get when they play with things they shouldn't!!! I can just imagine the look on her face! Priceless!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Oh I so wish I'd gotten a pic! Here was her after the fact - to give you a better visual!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 OMG, that is hilarious!!! Thanks for the morning laugh. :-) Poor Alfie, he sure took it calmly and did the right thing to get your attention. Very smart Grey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can't believe she went straight back to it - aren't these supposed to be intelligent birds!!! Poor little Alfie - I'm sorry for laughing!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 {Feel-good-0002006E} Now that Alfie is okay, this is funny!!!! Get your camera ready for the next episode since Alfie is determined to continue to play with the glass case!!! :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Alfie is a silly girl. Never thought of a glasses case as a foraging tool. You should post it under the forum for homemade toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert58 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The trouble they get themselves into, for us, is usually 50% panic 50% hilarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 JillyBeanz wrote: I can't believe she went straight back to it - aren't these supposed to be intelligent birds!!! Do you know I regularly wonder that - everytime she gets a time out for being naughty - but then I'm sure I knew kids who would still sneak out at night even though they knew it would get them grounded! (I wasn't one of them, of course!!) I guess this particular episode just didn't phase her at all! Poor little Alfie - I'm sorry for laughing!! :laugh: Don't be - I did too!! Janet, I'll have the video on standby...... Jan, so do the little ring boxes you get - she's nabbed a couple of those too! Lambert, I'd say this was more 90%-10%!!:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debandbella Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bless her, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 They sure do find the most random things interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Man - do they not!!! She is absolutely obsessed with the desk at the minute! Why can't she become obsessed with one of the toys she is acutally allowed?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Because that's no fun! She knows she can have those any old time, and getting at things behind your back is way more interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Lol - aint that the truth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 You should fill a drawer in the desk with Alfie's goods, toys & things and leave it cracked for her to forage through!!!<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2010/01/21 04:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 My first thought when reading your post....she's busted! Too funny. They don't need no stinking toys, they've got our goodies to play with. :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm taking psychology in school at the moment and having a blast posting about the research (that's what we're studying at the moment) with information about Grey's and Dr. Pepperburg's work with Alex. Even my professor didn't know about this work. Now I have this additional wealth of knowledge from the forum as well as my observations from my own two grey's to put up regarding behaviors and body language (also very useful in my intepersonal communication's class). Thank's for the laugh and the behavior - you're educating more than those of us on the forum! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Lol Robin - I'm glad to hear Alfie's antics are educational as well as entertaining! You must have a never ending case history pot from what goes on here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 And of course if there are any more (interesting) incedents to report I shall be sure to pass them on!!:laugh:<br><br>Post edited by: pearllyn, at: 2010/01/24 20:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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