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sparky · #31 11-05-2005, 03:32 PM

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That is so great...we both rescued cockatoos. Again, so random. Umbrellas are the big clowns. Such sweet personalities too.

Birds are quite the handful, especially the big birds. If I had the time, I would have one in a heartbeat. They are just amazing companions and so intelligent. And yes, they need a lot attention and time.

I've never seen a Blue Mutation Parrotlet. Got a pic?

The little guy. 4 inches, 26 grams. Relentless personality. 25 word vocabulary.

strandinthewind · #32 11-05-2005, 03:34 PM

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The little guy. 4 inches, 26 grams. Relentless personality. 25 word vocabulary.

OMG - that is just adorable

Can the bird fly?

Richard B · #33 11-05-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

The little guy. 4 inches, 26 grams. Relentless personality. 25 word vocabulary.

I love the little bad ass. He looks so mischievous.

Richard B · #34 11-05-2005, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Can the bird fly?

You mean take to the sky like a fine skylark...

strandinthewind · #35 11-05-2005, 03:38 PM

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You mean take to the sky like a fine skylark...

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, if La Nicks would only wear that color blue!!!!

Richard B · #36 11-05-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, if La Nicks would only wear that color blue!!!!

Strand.....so true!!!

SuzeQuze · #37 11-05-2005, 03:47 PM

Kyooooooooooot!!!

markolas · #38 11-05-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, if La Nicks would only wear that color blue!!!!

Yuck.

strandinthewind · #39 11-05-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by markolas

Yuck.

Well, she has worn it before - she refered to the dresses and the Easter Egg dresses and one was Robin's egg blue.

sparky · #40 11-05-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Can the bird fly?

Not too far. His wings are trimmed. He floats to the ground in about 4 feet.
My house is almost all windows - hazardous for a bird.

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I love the little bad ass. He looks so mischievous.

That he is. He used to try and attack the Cockatoo. He is an aggressive little beast. But, rub his beak and he about passes out. My favorite thing he says ?

"Here kitty kitty kitty."

markolas · #41 11-05-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, she has worn it before - she refered to the dresses and the Easter Egg dresses and one was Robin's egg blue.

When was this? I haven't seen this...

I don't imagine it could be worse than that floral sundress she wore during...Street Angel, was it?

catinthedark · #42 11-05-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I think the New Yorker has had its ups & downs over the decades, but in general I tend to prefer it from the days of editors Ross & Shawn. By the time Tina Brown came in, the thinking seemed to be, "Let's be more like Entertainment Weekly."

You should give it a try again - it's definitely not Entertainment Weeklyish at all anymore. I think you'd like what David Remnick has made it. Brilliant writing, excellent coverage and commentary on current affairs, great GREAT profiles, and consistently strong short stories.

ragandbone · #43 11-05-2005, 10:28 PM

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You should give it a try again - it's definitely not Entertainment Weeklyish at all anymore. I think you'd like what David Remnick has made it. Brilliant writing, excellent coverage and commentary on current affairs, great GREAT profiles, and consistently strong short stories.

I agree, it has been consistently good with David Remnick in charge. When Tina Brown was editor my mother would regularly call to complain that she would NOT be renewing, an admirable, if useless little gesture. I can never keep up with my New Yorkers, and often give them away, or freeze my membership. I have had a subscription continuously since I was 18 (40 now) but that is only because my mother gave me one when I moved to San Francisco, and she continues to give me a subscription every year - whether I want it or not!

catinthedark · #44 11-05-2005, 10:38 PM

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I can never keep up with my New Yorkers, and often give them away, or freeze my membership. I have had a subscription continuously since I was 18 (40 now) but that is only because my mother gave me one when I moved to San Francisco, and she continues to give me a subscription every year - whether I want it or not!

The trick: you have to read it constantly!!

I read it everyday, and only rarely do I finish it before the next issue arrives. I'm somewhat anal about it, so I read from start to finish - I never jump ahead. If I do finish it, I read a few pages of whatever novel I'm working on, but as soon as the next issue arrives, it's like Christmas all over again.

strandinthewind · #45 11-05-2005, 10:49 PM

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Not too far. His wings are trimmed. He floats to the ground in about 4 feet.
My house is almost all windows - hazardous for a bird.

That he is. He used to try and attack the Cockatoo. He is an aggressive little beast. But, rub his beak and he about passes out. My favorite thing he says ?

"Here kitty kitty kitty."

OMG that is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!

Also, have you ever had a lush over who walked into the windows