JeffNOK Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I decided to make a short movie of some of Gracie's language use. She is now two years old and has a vocabulary of about 200+ words. I decided to edit together a series of her utterances. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but she is camera shy now, and it is hard to get her to talk when a camera is in view. Most of these clips were shot months ago, but I think it gives a great sampling of what our greys can do. I hope you enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I did enjoy! Thanks for posting Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Gracie's vocabulary is becoming very impressive and her words are very clear. I enjoy watching her videos. Thanks for sharing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 How fun it is to watch her!! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Every glimpse you give us of your life with Gracie just make me smile. You are such a great team. I love her rendition of Respect. You have the whole package there in your happy little home. Thanks so much for sharing and bringing her into our lives too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 What a fun and wonderful video. You two have such a wonderful bond and it shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Gracie is just a little lady. Loved the video. I remember your first threads Jeffnok. I love to see how your relationship with Gracie has grown and your knowledge of greys. Your threads/posts are always enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Gracie is just a little lady. Loved the video. I remember your first threads Jeffnok. I love to see how your relationship with Gracie has grown and your knowledge of greys. Your threads/posts are always enjoyable. Thanks so much. I remember so vividly my early days on greyforums.net and those first months with Gracie. I wanted to be so prepared and do everything "perfectly". I soon realized that no one formula worked, and I needed to just slow down and learn from Gracie with trial and error and mistakes and forgiveness. There were days when I worried we would never really bond. Looking back, I am so grateful and happy that Gracie and I have grown into a family. It wasn't always easy, but the best things in life rarely are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 LOVED the video of Gracie. She has always been on my radar for " bird to watch!" You obviously spend a great deal of time with her and it shows. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 LOVED the video of Gracie. She has always been on my radar for " bird to watch!" You obviously spend a great deal of time with her and it shows. Nancy Nancy, I appreciate your words. You know, Gracie was the bird nobody wanted at the breeder's. There were several other grey babies the same age as Gracie for sale. They were docile, affectionate, and interested in people. Gracie was independent and cared little for humans. People called her the "grumpy one". For some reason, I knew she was supposed to be mine. I call it a "God Moment." I knew she was mine even though she didn't seem very interested in me. Now I share my life with the most wonderful, sweet, intelligent girl. I remember those days when I doubted my choice, and wondered if I should have chosen one of the cuddly birds. Now I know in the depth of my heart that I made the right choice. Both for me and for her. I believe I needed a bird like her, and she needed a Daddy like me. We fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 She does have quite the vocabulary and I love her "smarty pants" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Loved the video. Aretha Franklin----MOVE OVER!! Gracie is back in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Loved the video. Aretha Franklin----MOVE OVER!! Gracie is back in town OMG you should hear her now (if she will let me film I will). She sings "R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me. R-E-S-P-E-C-T--Respect just a little bit--hey baby just a little bit."--It is her absolute favorite song. She struts and pushes her chest out with great flourish. In a way I'm glad she has chosen this as her anthem. I believe the key to life with a grey really is...respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nancy, I appreciate your words. You know, Gracie was the bird nobody wanted at the breeder's. There were several other grey babies the same age as Gracie for sale. They were docile, affectionate, and interested in people. Gracie was independent and cared little for humans. People called her the "grumpy one". For some reason, I knew she was supposed to be mine. I call it a "God Moment." I knew she was mine even though she didn't seem very interested in me. Now I share my life with the most wonderful, sweet, intelligent girl. I remember those days when I doubted my choice, and wondered if I should have chosen one of the cuddly birds. Now I know in the depth of my heart that I made the right choice. Both for me and for her. I believe I needed a bird like her, and she needed a Daddy like me. We fit. That stuff always makes me sad. Our Greycie was a wee bit in the same boat. I specifically contacted the breeder inquiring about a cuddly Grey. Greycie was a do-her-own-thing bird which the breeder was trying to sell me on: "you don't want a velcro bird". Well, yeah, I did. She did finally sell me with the point that Greycie was always the first to do everything, wean, fly, explore etc... I figured that meant at least she was a smart bird if not a cuddler. Makes me happy your Gracie has found a good life, they all need that. They sure as hell didn't choose to be in this situation. Hoping someday I may get to meet her. I always love seeing other people's birdys. Their kids, not so much...haahaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 JeffNOK... Just wait until she is four. I know you are going thru some terrible twos, but not as bad as some can be.When they become four, they can reason more, and understand better. They can " rationalize", why you make the decisions you make. I LOVE the age four. The wheels are turning... trying to figure everything out like yesterday! LOL! Gracie is going to AMAZE you! This was an amazing age for us Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 It`s the bird that you never what`s coming up next that makes life a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I really enjoyed the video Jeff! Thanks for putting it together. I am glad you found each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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