JillyBeanz Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Last week I asked for ideas on how to introduce a "big bad" new java tree into Harvey's life and received some great advice - which I planned to follow........until I opened the box and saw how big the flipping thing is!! There would be no room for both in my living room (well, unless I moved a sofa out or the TV)! So, I had to just throw him in at the deep end. These photos were taken 11 minutes after pushing the tree into the living room!! and he obviously didn't move with the flash of the camera and had his head stuck firmly in the bowl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleDreamz Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Very nice, Looks like an awesome setup! Harvey wasnt afraid cuz he saw how awesome it was! It probably just looked like way to much fun to be afraid of! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debandbella Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Well done Harvey! Lots of fun to be had on there! :woohoo: :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Harvey is defininately a bird that can take new things in stride. You are very fortuante and that is a GreYt looking stand! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Great-looking stand Jill, java is a really nice wood, full of unusual twists & turns, I wouldn't even want to guess the cost of this, Beau's pine stand was expensive enough! I remember thinking it seemed huge when it first arrived and that it would dominate the room but you kind of get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow what a great Java Tree stand! I don't dare let Ana Grey see it or she will want to visit Harvey and probably stay!!!! Harvey is a lucky grey and very spoiled for sure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Damn it! I need more money. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Harvey is sooooo brave! And that is a fabulous stand! Harvey must have been a really good boy to get a lovely tree like that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Harvey, you lucky bird! I am jealous...that is such a nice toy...hint,hint to my parronts!!:blink: Spock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme575 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wicked stand Jill! I laugh at your Harvey stories! He can't be afraid of anything, how else will he tease and torment you the way he does! LOL! It's impressive he was so into the new stand that he didn't make you fake a text again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Well, obviously this morning it was "bomb time" - 10 hours post bedtime and I thought he might have forgotten his new tree! I apprehensively took him out of his cage (as usual), chatted to him whilst travelling to the living room (as usual)and then he saw it.........jumped on and let one rip! First morning bomb success story!!!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Jill, love the Java tree you have there - now I want one...don't even want to know the costs. I knew Harvey would be in true Harvey spirit and take to the new toy with great ease and cheerful abandon. So truly great to hear he christened the new toy with such great enthusiasm. Fabulous job on making Harvey a happy little camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 that's awesome that harvey just loved it! woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I wonder if my mom would get me one of those!B) And would my aunt let me have it in the BIG room. She's so picky!:whistle: Precious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 kittykittykitty wrote: And would my aunt let me have it in the BIG room. She's so picky! Ha Ha! Well, I'm the same and believe me this isn't something that would have ventured into my room pre-Harvey days! I now don't have a focal point as my beautiful fireplace anymore - I have a 5 ft Java tree, with it's colourful adornments that get chewed!! Michael's hung some extra hooks off it to put Harvey's favourite toys on and he's hanging out there all the time! It's great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Fireplace be gone, Harvey is the focal point. What a beautiful stand for him. Isn't it great to let go of those preconceived notions of how you "should" decorate and just have fun? Harvey is a great negotiator to get his house just the way he likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It looks so natural and inviting. No wonder Harvey didn't blink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Because the base is made of wood we were worried about the wood being damaged by moisture (food droppage, water splashes etc) so my husband rang a local "plastics place" and got them to cut a bit of perspex to line the bottom of the stand! I'm still putting newspaper over the perspex, which is over the wood, but I think that it will protect it very well! Here's the latest photos of Harvey on his stand: and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Great pictures, love that Java Tree!!!!! King Harvey looks right at home! :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Lucky!! Pepper is terrified of EVERYTHING! The stand I bought her not too long ago, took a couple weeks for her to like it..now she loves it and spends a lot of time on it. That's an awesome perch tho. I want to get one of those for Pepper eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme575 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow Jill, now that we see the stand in context, it is huge!!! It's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Harvey sure has taken a liking to his new stand. Its no wonder, what's not to like for birds and humans alike. He has a great assortment of toys and it is so solid and lovely too. No wonder he isn't talking prolifically when he can just send you telepathic thoughts and you fulfill all his wishes. LOL. Really, I think he is just very intellectual, he is patiently in the observation stage and will soon start his poetry readings and sharing deep thoughts when he feels like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 What an awesome looking playstand Jill, Harvey is one lucky grey and he took to it so soon, Josey would have eyeballed that thing from a distance for weeks, thanks for sharing some pics of it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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