Dianne did you ever see the PBS special about parrots? One of the featured birds was an African Grey that could talk and said some pretty unbelievable things. It was especially sweet because the owner was British and the bird sounded British too! It would say, "cup of tea" in a perfect British accent. My daughter and I looked at each other and burst out laughing!

Every now and again PBS shows this particular segment.

Was this the one where they thought the parrot might be reading the owners mind? If so, yes, I saw it and it was amazing.

I saw some baby greys in France at a bird show and thought how they would someday speak French. Sammie speaks a little French...very little.

I haven't seen it in such a long time so I can't tell you if it was the one.

Awwww, that is so sweet, what words?

Bonjoir, Mon ami, and the good evening word that I don't know how to spell.

Sweet!

I wanted to share some pictures of my fur babies. Alex is the only one I actually brought home with me from the humane shelter. The other 4 found us! I swear there is a sign in my yard that only stray cats can see. It must say something like: home for the strays or if you found this house, you are home!

[image] http://mysite.verizon.net/resod74m/cats [/image]

I would love to add a pic- but don't know how to do it here!
Info, anyone? Just got a great shot yesterday of Aspen in the San Juan River!

Bluebird, click on this site:
http://www.photobucket.com
They will explain what you have to do. Your picture has to be in your computer. From the above site, you can load the picture onto your own private picture page.
You have to register, but no strings are attached.
Can't wait to see Aspen!

Cookie, the cats pictures are all simply adorable but I instantly fell in love with Elsie. She looks like a real snuggler.

Thanks Chatty. I have that picture enlarged and framed, hanging on my wall. Elsie is a special kitty to me. She was 100% faro...mean as a snake when we meant! It is a long story how we have become friends and I won't bore everyone of that process with every detail.....well, maybe a few details...this is the pet section! I did manage to get her to the vet to be spaded, which I think I need a stiff drink after that ordeal! She tore the wall paper on the wall at the Vet's office by trying to climb it, knocked all the pictures off his wall, knocked stuff off the counters before he was able to get ahold of her. I brought her back home. After about 6 months, I was able to pet her.....just once and quicky before she took a swing at me! Why did I take an interest in that ole mean cat?! Don't know. There was just something about her, and I just love animals.

She was a kitten when she came to us and is about 12 years old now and has arthritis and can't climb a tree anynore. She lives in my garage and has a nice heated cat bed to lay on and just about anything else she wants. Now, she is only about 50% faro....and is still mean! But I do love that old wild cat! Don't tell the others....they think they are all #1 too!