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 On the third day after Momma and Daddy moved into Charleston, they were shopping in my bird store for a cage for a fibling. I was playing on the playstand, and Momma thought I was b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u- -l! About five months later, I was still there because the person who had agreed to buy me had never even come in to play with me since I was sold. Momma asked if I was still available for adoption, and the owners (being more interested in my becoming someone’s Fid, rather than a possession) told her ‘Yes’. Then she finally gave me deed and title to the piece of real estate (she calls her heart) that I had staked out the first time she saw me. Of course, Daddy was the one who had to pay the deposit!
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Hi! My name is `Ü´ Ruby Francesca ~ Major League Left Field Beak!
I am a Green-Winged Macaw from Warrensburg, MO.
 I call myself 'Trouble'. Momma calls me Rubes, the Rubicube, or Boo-Bee. Daddy calls me Big Bird.
 7 years old  F
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WALnuts, french fries, bananas, string cheese, and Stitch's Spicy Popcorn (of COURSE!)
 I just LOVE to sit on Momma's shoulder, no matter what she is doing, and nibble on her ear and preen her 'feathers' and take off her glasses! ~~ On the 'porch' of my cage, where I can supervise all the goings on of my feline, avian, and human flockmates! ~~ Oh! OH! And next to anything PURPLE!!!
 The color RED! ~~ Holding my foot with your thumb when I'm perched on your hand. ~~ AND...When Momma puts me back on my cage after I've walked all the way through three rooms just to be with her ! ! ! (I just climb back down and walk right back to where she is! THREE TIMES if I have to ! !)
 Momma is always very gentle and patient with me. She understands that I am
an impressionable young ladybird. Everything she does with me makes me feel safe and loved.
 I learned really quickly how to bribe Momma and Daddy with kisses. (Not that it gets me what I want all the time; but it makes them laugh, and I like that!).
 When all else fails...FLY ! ! !.
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Hi Ruby ~
Heard today is your 7th hatchday and wanted to fly by and wish you a happy one ~
♫ Happy Hatchday to you....Happy Hatchday to you...Happy Hatchday dear Ruby...Happy Hatchday to you...and many more...! ♫
Here's wishing you a day filled with lots of love & treats ~ Also, leaving you a special vote with a sparkling candle in it, so don't forget to make a wish ~
Have a funtastic day!
Love,
PeexCome visit me, Pico, Bindi - R.I.P. ♥ & Skittles - R.I.P. ♥.
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05/23/2013 08:09.33 AM
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Happy Hatchday Ruby
V4U today. We're flying by to wish you a very Happy Hatchday. Enjoy and have fun! :)Come visit me, Mayo, Dandy & Marigold.
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05/23/2013 07:48.42 AM
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Hey Ruby!
Happy Hatch Day to youuuuuuuuuuuuu! Hope you have a great day of lots of goodies and snuggles!
Love,
Raffikki and a V4UCome visit me, Raffikki-Lets Play Ball Everybirdie.
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05/23/2013 06:21.12 AM
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Hi, Ruby,
Happy 7th Hatchday. Hope it's your best ever. Here's a vote in celebration. May you have lots of treats, toys and attention. Wing hugs and beak kisses, Pearl and Silver.Come visit me, Pearl & Silver.
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05/23/2013 05:44.43 AM
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Happy Hatchday Ruby, from Jenny Lynn
...and good luck with the Beaks! We are having kind of a chilly and rainy day here in Rock Island today, but we don't mind! I don't have a lot of note time today, dad is going to an old timers luncheon with a bunch of retirees from where he worked for so long, he said it is good to touch base with all these wonderful people, and re-hash all the old stories, and keep up to date with there lives! It is also fresh fruit and veggie day at the grocery store! Please give my love to all in your home,have a great day, see ya tomorrow...
Love from Jenny Lynn & the Dallas family
PS~I'll be at the ball game today, to listen to the guest announcer!Come visit me, Mr Ziggy~So proud to be a MLB, gooo Beaks!!!, Coach Jenny~Ready to lead the Raiders to victory, Arthur Alex~Proud catcher for the Greyt Grey Wings, WE ARE THE RAIN FOREST RAIDERS~& very proud of it, ANGEL CHRISTY~I'm the White Hawks Spiritual leader, Ms LaLo~Loving being the Silver Slugger short stop & Mr Flash~1st base bird for the C2 White Hawks.
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05/23/2013 05:05.34 AM
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Happy Hatchday Ruby !
And might I add that you certainly do look lovely in your uniform !
I hope your day is full of marvelous things - food, fun, friends, food, family, food . . . heeheeCome visit me, Cookie ready for bazbol !, BC Library Now Open & Fly with the angels my Sally.
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05/23/2013 04:26.53 AM
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HEY RUBY GIRL
I AM FLYING BY TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY HATCHDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE ONLY 7 TODAY. YOU LOOK SO VERY YOUNG. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET GIRL.
I HOPE YOU HAD A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION AND GOT SOME GOOD TREATS AND TOYS.
SWEETPEPPERCome visit me, Digger Sept 29, 1998 - June 11, 2005, KACEY & MIKEY'S WEDDING PAGE MARCH 3, 2012, MAY 9,2009 THE WEDDING OF SWEETPEPPER & KIDDO, MAXIMILLIAN AUG 25,1992-MARCH 14,2010 R.I.P., SWEETPEPPER LUVS KIDDO, TIEL TERRORS BASEBALL TEAM PRACTICE FIELD & KACEY, COACH OF TIEL TERRORS BASEBALL TEAM.
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05/22/2013 10:45.05 PM
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Ruby!
I bet things are busy at your house tonight what with the big celebration that's going to be taking place in your honor tomorrow. Can you believe you'll be 7! My mom tells me she can remember hearing about you when you were practically a baby. I bet you were one darling baby bird. Whatever you wish for on your hatchday, I hope it's yours before the last candle goes out. Happy last day of being 6...
Your friend,
REBACome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/22/2013 07:10.47 PM
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Hi teammate Ruby
How are u sweetie? I didn't do my blogging yesterday, mom & I were involved in a bizarre, freak accident early yesterday afternoon! I was unscathed, but mom wasn't as lucky...she's fine now, but very sore!
When mom is holding me, I like her to kiss my belly! She kissed me on my birdie nose, then I told her KISS BAAALLY! At the same time she raised me up, I lifted my left leg, & somehow, my front 2 toes slipped into mom's right nostril & GOT STUCK! Of course I'm past due for a nail trim & my nails are extra long & very sharp! I was struggling to get my toes free & mom was howling in pain! Thinking it was a game, I quit struggling & started squealing! Mom gently grabbed my foot & turned her head & my toes came out!
My poor mom was gushing blood! She grabbed paper towels to try to control the bleeding, got me to step up onto her cane, squirted my foot, put me in my cage, & took off for the emergency room! To make matters worse, they couldn't help laughing when mom told them how the injury occurred! That was a story that they NEVER heard before! Mom spent 3 hrs at the emergency room & had to have her nostril cauterized! Mom is fine, but her nose is very sore! I don't think that I'll be getting belly kisses anytime soon!
I hope u had a wonderful day!
Love & a vote
Tia
P.S. How is Gabby doing? Did she recover from her illness?Come visit me, TiaMaria - PLEASE vote Luigi #225307 for BOTM!.
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05/20/2013 04:37.02 PM
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Hi Ruby
This is a baseball note, one I would've liked to have delivered the same day as our game. My being BOTD that same day put that goal on hold. Anyway,
HOW ABOUT THAT GAME, HUH? A WIN on our first time out there! I'm not going to say I can't believe it because that would not be true. I had every faith that this team would pull their talents and resources together and play like a well-oiled machine. We did just that, even when it got a little hairy there in the 9th inning. Ruby, your solid single in the first inning brought in the fourth run which is what I think helped set the winning, CAN DO spirit the team felt through the rest of the game. Your double in the 3rd inning inspired Rio to put one over the fences. Yeah, like he wasn't showing off a bit for his gal, right? Glad he was. It got the team two more runs.
The MLBs don't have any games this coming week so enjoy the break. There's lots of good baseball to watch though so maybe we'll run into each other at the stadium.
And now a question:
Do you wish the MLBs had their own team page? A number of the teams do and I don't want you feeling disappointed that we don't if you'd like one and feel it could be useful. If it's not important to you, I'd like to know that as well.
Our next game is Tuesday, May 28. We'll be the visitors so we'll have to work our magic early and hold the lead through that final inning. Sound like a plan?
GO MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS!
Coach RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/19/2013 06:25.38 PM
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ATTENTION 10 GRAND HOF MEMBER:
There will be an Open House at the 10 Grand Hall of Fame Page, #197082
for Screech #21771 when he reaches his 10,000th vote. Please plan to join us
any time after that at the Clubhouse to celebrate our new member's achievement.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.
THE 10 GRAND HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Maxie the WonderBird, President and FounderCome visit me, Maxie the WonderBird! & 10 GRAND HOF CLUB- Welcomes Screech!.
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05/17/2013 10:39.27 AM
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MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK'S FIRST GAME...
coming right up!
Friday, May 17 is this new team's debut performance. While it might be tempting to be nervous, let's not let the butterflies get the best of us. Let's take the field with confidence, as if we've been there a hundred times and know each other's every move. Let's let our big energy and soaring team spirit carry the day so that we come away happy with whatever the outcome.
Ruby, our lovely left fielder, whatever comes your way tomorrow, I have complete confidence you'll know just how to handle it. Between you and Rio, the back half of the playing field is well covered, for sure. Miranda is the Greyt Grey Wings' left fielder, just so you know who you'll be passing as you come in to the dugout or head out to the field.
See you tomorrow at Kevlar Memorial Stadium. Game starts at 3 pm EST but feel free to come early for warm up activities.
MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS; The Mayhem's about to BEGIN!!
Reba <')Come visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/16/2013 08:48.08 PM
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Hello Ruby!
Happy Mother's Day to your mom! I hope you and her have a wonderful day together. If I had my way, I'd spend the majority of this one perched on my mom's arm. Or her knee. I like that spot too.
I don't need to tell you that our first game is this coming Friday. You were probably there on your mom's shoulder helping to organize and arrange the playing schedule.
You would the also know all about the Opening Ceremonies and how wonderful those are going to be. I'll save you a seat if you want. I'll save two; one for you AND Rio!
One more thing, Simon, our short stop, is celebrating a hatchday tomorrow. Join me in making his day extra special with visits from his teammates.
Happy Sunday!
Reba <')Come visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/12/2013 10:32.07 AM
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Hi Ruby and Flock
Spotlight on Caring-Taz part 6
Hello from SKY. Welcome to part 6 of my interview with Taz and his Mom Gail Sky; Please tell us about Xena and the other birds that make up your flockily. Mom Gail; XENA was the love of my life. She was my soul mate and when she died a part of me died with her, she left a hole in my heart. Don't get me wrong, I love all of my babies very much. Xena was only 18 months old when she died; we got her from the same lady where we got Taz. This can be a very long story so I'll make it short. Xena broke one of her legs but it was just a hairline fracture so she had to live in her aquarium for four months while it healed. She did amazing while living there. We used to live in a townhouse with three levels at that time and we used to go to the bottom level to relax at night and watch TV. Some of the birdies used to live on the second level and some on the bottom level so the birdies that lived on the second level all came down stairs so we were all together. Burt used to pick up Xena's aquarium and bring it down so she could be with the rest of the flock. This hairline fracture healed and Xena was back in her cage and all was going well until she broke the other leg but this was worse and required surgery to put a pin in it, back in the aquarium she went for another four months. She was so good; never once in either instance did she cry from pain or ever try to bite me. I had to give her antibiotics so I used to pulverize the pill and add it to some cantaloupe juice and Xena would happily eat it all up...she loved cantaloupe. After the four months were up, she went back to the vet, he x-rayed her and decided the pin needed to come out as it was starting to cause issues with her walking. I was in the room with her during her recovery time and she never woke up from the surgery! The vet did everything he could to try and resuscitate her but nothing worked. I cried out in such pain and fell to the floor when she didn't come to. I was devastated and I mean devastated beyond belief. They gave Xena's body to me wrapped in a towel and I sat on the floor literary wailing until they came gave me a room to sit in. I sat there and cried and wailed until Burt came to pick me up, they called him as I couldn't drive myself home. It took me a couple of years before she could even think about her without breaking down. I couldn't sleep or eat and lost 40 pounds during the first few months; I told you she took a piece of my heart. Burt didn't know what to do or how to console me as I was inconsolable. Thank goodness that I had my husband and all my babies here to help me though it. I never thought in a million years that I could ever love a little bird so very much.
Sky; next week we shall conclude our interview with Taz and Mom Gail. I trust all have enjoyed this series as much as I have in preparing it.
with my heart filled with love
Sky 224183Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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05/10/2013 03:28.33 PM
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Hello Ruby
No need to leave the baseball memo here with you. You know before any of the rest of us who's playing who and when! Looking forward to meeting up with you on the baseball diamond.
Until then,
RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/09/2013 05:36.55 PM
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Hello Ruby
I understand it's been raining at and IN your house the last couple of days! For all the rain that's fallen here, I'm starting to think webbed feet might be a good thing.
A couple of things I want to share pertaining to baseball.
First, and you already know this part; the OFFICIAL FIRST DAY is now MONDAY, MAY 13th at 3:00 PM [E] at KEVLAR Memorial Stadium (239836). Opening Day festivities will begin at 2:30 pm, which you'll surely want to be a part of even if our team is not playing that day. (I don't know if we are or aren't- the schedule's not been released yet.)
ALSO, there's an ALL TEAMS B.B.Q. at The Silver Sluggers' Team Page tomorrow, Sunday May 5 (255813). I'd love to see as many of our team enjoying this day of camaraderie as possible.
For more details of both the baseball and BBQ events, check out The Calendar Page (190654).
HERE's to the MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS!!
Coach RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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05/04/2013 09:01.39 PM
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Hello and Asalam wa aleikum
DJ LUIGI here to tell everybirdy that I will be running for BOTM starting tomorrow. I wanted to greet all of you unique birds. I am a peach-faced lovebird, even childish but with a caring heart I gained from my mom. Through this message I send to each one of you wonderful birds, I wanted to thank the ones who helped my throughout this new year for gaining confidence in myself. I also thank the ones who helped me achieve my 500 mark to participate for BOTM. My reason to run BOTM is not for the winning, but for the message I bring to each one of you throughout the campaign. I also came to mention that the month of may is the month where mom is very busy with her schoolwork, where assignments and summatives are due. Very clumsy of me to pick may but however, I will continue with my campaign and thank the birds everyday for the votes. Although I may not most times respond your questions other than voting, it doesn't mean I quit on you, it simply means that mom is very busy but I will blog back "thanks for the vote! Your kind heart supports us! Continue reading my campaign! hugs-DJ LUIGI" and so on. We hope that each and one of you reads my campaign and we hope that we don't offend or cause any problems, we only ask is to understand the story. Your hopeful bird-DJ LUIGICome visit me, DJ LUIGI-Vote for me BOTM!!!!!!! & Calypso- THANKS FOR BOTD! Happy Mother's day!.
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04/30/2013 06:21.20 PM
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Hello Ruby
You were quick in getting your baseball picture posted. I hear you really had to wrestle with it to get it to cooperate though. Well, with your calm determination, I never doubted you'd accomplish the task. It's how I see you playing baseball too; calmly determined to thrash the opponents when necessary! *Reba gives Ruby's shoulder a little push as she teases with her friend.* Jake, he better be ready for this coming season because I think you and me, we're going to have a good time making it a memorable one for him.
As is the norm with my visits these days, I have a baseball memo to deliver:
One week from today two teams will have played their first one of the 2013 BazeBol season! I don't know if that will included us or not, the schedule is even now being written up, but we need to continue to get ready for our first game and all the games to come. SO, let's crank up our efforts for the remainder of this week and give the last of Spring Training our best efforts.
On TUESDAY: (Tomorrow)
Batting Cage Practice at Kevlar Memorial Stadium (239836)
On WEDNESDAY:
GROUP PRACTICE; 2 PM EST / 1 CST at the stadium. This is a LIVE practice. Bring your glove. If your parront is unable to bring you, find a teammate that will "bring you along" with them. This will be our only LIVE-ACTION practice session before Opening Day.
On THURSDAY:
Field exercises; squats, wing strengthening, stair climbing, rope climb at Kevlar Stadium.
On FRIDAY: Any activity you feel could use improved be it throwing, catching, batting, running/sprinting or physical endurance.
As soon as I know the playing schedule, you will be informed.
Here's to the MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS and their last week of Spring Training! Go get'em, RUBY!!
Coach RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/29/2013 06:18.13 PM
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A MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS Memo;
We have a teammate with a hatchday today;
It's Happy Hatchday to Jasper (40578), our right fielder!
Join me in wishing him a MAJORLY good day.
Reba <')Come visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/26/2013 10:09.12 AM
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Ruby!!
You ready Girl? Practice throw comin' to you.
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And now, picture the runner racing past 1st, rounding over 2nd and heading towards 3rd as the ball burns its way across the grass towards left field. Wipe that ball into me like you fully intend to never let that runner see the SAFE call for the ump.Come visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/26/2013 09:41.22 AM
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Hi Ruby
RESERVE PLAYER ZEENA here--Zeena throws a long ball to Ruby-----------O Catch
Ruby throws back fast to Zeena----------------O--Great catch
keep the ball movingCome visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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04/26/2013 07:45.08 AM
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Hey Ruby
Mackie, second base birdy here training away...
CATCH! Way to go!
High Four,
Mackie
MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS ROCK!
p.s. You are a very pretty lady!Come visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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04/25/2013 11:41.11 AM
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Hi Ruby!
It's Right Field Bird Jasper out doing my training here...
CATCH!
See you Monday. Have a great weekend.Come visit me, Leroy, Little Bit & Chloe - Thank you everybirdy!!, Gizmo - Thanks everybirdy for BOTD!, Max, Jasper, Right Fielder for the MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS, Micky - Thanx for the Hatchday Wishes & BOTD!, Pepper - Thanks everybirdy for BOTD!, TiPaul - I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, Floop - Thanx for the Bday wishes & for BOTD, Marley - BOTD again! It is not possible!, Zak - Thank you everybirdy for BOTD! & Lee-Roial RIP - Thanks for remembering me..
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04/25/2013 09:47.35 AM
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Hi Ruby and Flock
SPOTLIGHT on CARING-TAZ part 3
Hi SKY here with part 3 of our interview with TAZ, the PROCTOR FLOCK and their mom GAIL. SKY; Do you volunteer somewhere,or speak to people about birds
Mom GAIL; I don’t volunteer anywhere as there is no place near us. I do volunteer to take my birds (mainly Simon and Scooby) to local elementary schools. I do have a funny story about Simon while at an elementary school…we all were moving our birds from classroom to classroom and my husband, Burt, was carrying Simon and I was a head of them in the hallway when Simon decided he wanted to be with me and not Burt so he flew out of Burt’s hand toward me when he overshot me and failed to stop or turn before he got to the wall and crash (he wasn’t hurt…he’s pretty hard headed in more ways than one). Nothing else was hurt or damaged so we continued on to the next classroom, when we got home we got a call from the school about Simon…he was not welcome back unless he had his wings clipped or was wearing a harness. Since neither of those was going to happen he never went back to that school. We tell everyone that he got kicked out of school…hehe
Scooby loves to go to and see the kids and the kids love him. All the kids line up and one by one they get to have Scooby step up on their arms…the look on their faces is priceless…
SKY; thank you Mom Gail and TAZ
to be continued
with my heart filled with love,
SKY 224183Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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04/24/2013 03:59.10 PM
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Hello MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK!
Monday's coming ! In fact, it's tomorrow!
With less that two weeks till Opening Day of baseball, we have this week and part of next to really get this team into WINNING SHAPE. Starting on Monday 4.22 here's the schedule of activities;
At Kevlar Stadium (239836, or avatar entry on my page)
MONDAY
Calisthenics;
•Squats - leg strengthening for endurance on the field
•In-Place Wing Flapping -it's the wings that hit the ball and catch the ball; they need to be strong!
•Long-distance Hops- We need to be able to leap out and catch the flying ball or tag the runner for the out.
•Rope climbing- Strengthens an array of muscles, all needed in catching that near over-the-fence hit or hitting one over the fence!
WEDNESDAY: Batting practice. Kevlar Field.
THURSDAY or FRIDAY: Throw a ball to each of your teammates. (That list of names that are links would be helpful for this project.)
A TEAM THAT TRAINS TOGETHER WINS TOGETHER!
See you at the Stadium tomorrow.
GO MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS!!
Thanks Ruby.
Coach RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/21/2013 07:57.13 PM
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ATTENTION 10 GRAND HOF MEMBER:
There will be an Open House at the 10 Grand Hall of Fame Page, #197082
for Chyna #221660 when she reaches her 10,000th vote. Please plan to join us
any time after that at the Clubhouse to celebrate our new member's achievement.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.
THE 10 GRAND HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Maxie the WonderBird, President and FounderCome visit me, Maxie the WonderBird! & 10 GRAND HOF CLUB- Welcomes Screech!.
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04/21/2013 12:55.09 PM
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Hello Ruby!
Coach Reba here to let you know that team pictures are in the making. They'd be done a lot sooner if flockmates of mine would stop winning BOTD awards. I can't begrudge them their moment in the spotlight but how's a Major League Beak suppose to get any work done or practice in when her flockmates are hogging the computer!
Hang with me and I'll be with you soon.
Enjoy the weekend because Monday our practice sessions are going to be cranked up a notch.
Coach RebaCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/20/2013 01:05.31 AM
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Hello Ruby
How's life for you these days? I can only imagine what it's like, having three, or is it four macaw frothers. I live with only one and that's challenging enough!! *Reba covers her beak with a wingtip as she giggles.* Nah, RBo's easy enough to live with. He's nice enough to share his cage with me so I guess I shouldn't give him a bad time.
Hey, in case it might work out in your schedule, here's an invite for the MLBs.
Along with physical strengthening, another part of Spring Training is adhering to a top-quality diet. I've arranged with The Proud Bird Pie Shoppe to serve our team an organic Green Garden salad with a medley of vegetables on it along with a whole grain bagel or roll, your choice. The tab will be covered by the MLB Club so just mention that you're a MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK and the bill will be taken care of. Achieving good physical condition is assisted by making good food choices. It's MAJORly important! Stop by the Pie Shop (162867) and sink your beak into something healthy!
Maybe I can time my visit for those few minutes you allow yourself a break at the flower shop. Come join me for a Major League Beak feast.
REBA <`)Come visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/17/2013 09:03.15 PM
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Hi Ruby and Flock
Spotlight on Caring -Taz part 2
SKY; How did you become a bird owner?
Mom GAIL;When we got back from Hawaii we started doing a lot of research on parrots, especially cockatoos. While doing that research a friend of ours had a little cockatiel named Tweety that they wanted to find a home for since his wife was pregnant and they didn’t think it was safe to have her around bird poop, so Tweety was our first bird and we were hooked. The rest of the flock followed though out the years…
Tweety (Cockatiel (RIP)
TJ (CAG) (RIP)
Jewels (Nanday Conure)
Taz (Citron C2)
Xena (CAG) (RIP)
Calabar (Mitred Conure) (RIP)
Scooby Doo (OWA)
SuziQ (SI Ekkie)
Chloe (CAG)
Simon (B&G Macaw)
Pearl (Cockatiel (RIP)
Chica (B&G Macaw)
Napoleon (CAG)
Rosie (GALA)) SKY; TAZ, when did you join BC?
TAZ; 11/16/2006 but Mom didn’t start using it much until 3/23/2011 and Suzi Q was voting to help Chi chi attain her 10K votes…
SKY; tell us a little about how you are involved with birds?
Mom Gail; Other than taking care of my own flock, I am the secretary/treasurer of our local bird club. We are involved with rescuing birds and finding homes them and others that need a new home.
Sky; thank you Taz and Mom Gail. We will continue with our interview next Wednesday.
with my heart filled with love,
Sky 224183Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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04/17/2013 09:33.14 AM
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Hello Ruby
In preparation for that first day of baseball, or whatever day it is WE play our first game, here's a practice throw for you to catch and then throw on into our 2nd Base Bird, Mackenzie 247170
~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ OCome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/15/2013 09:18.34 PM
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Ruby!
I’m pleased to announce that the name of our new team is
THE MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS!
It garnered enough nods to get the majority vote. Thank you for all the great name suggestions. You’re one creative group! (Thank you Rubes for the name suggestion. It's a winner!)
The color ORANGE was mentioned numerous times in discussions about our hats so it sounds like that’ll be the one we go with.
And now for the playing positions.
Pitcher: Tia
Catcher: Blue
1st Base: Cori
2nd Base: Mackenzie
Short Stop: Simon
3rd Base: Reba
Left Field: Ruby (right next to Rio & close to Simon and I)
Center Field: Rio
Short Field: Ziggy
Right Field: Jasper
Reserve: Zeena
Reserve: Peppy
I so hope you’re okay with your assigned position. Practice sessions will begin next week so grab your mitts and batting gloves and have them at the ready!
Here’s to the NEW magnificent the baseball field’s about to witness.
“Let the Mayhem Begin!”
GO MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS!
Your coach, REBACome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/13/2013 02:48.08 PM
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Hi Ruby and Flock, and Momma Eva
SPOTLIGHT on CARING TAZ and Mom Gail
Hello Everyone, SKY here with this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING. Today I will begin a series of wonderful interviews with TAZ, from the PROCTOR FLOCK and his wonderful mom Gail.. SKY; When did you first become interested in birds? Mom Gail; When my husband and I were in Hawaii on the island of Maui we stayed in a hotel that had parrots all over the lobby. We would go and look and talk to them all each day. Some were in cages and some like the macaws were on a big round ring perches. They had a parrot walk one day and we went on it to see what went on behind the scenes. It was very interesting and the gal who was their main caretaker was very knowledgeable. We decided to go to a bird store just to look at the parrots and on the way we got our picture taken with macaws all over us and that was fun, still have that picture. We found the bird store and began looking around and we told we could come into the baby bird room. That is where we both fell in love with a baby Umbrella cockatoo named Sweet Pea. Being just a baby it was the sweetest thing and of course wanted to cuddle…I was hooked. My husband being the sweet man he is tried to buy Sweet Pea for me. He talked to the owner and offered what he thought was a fair amount for the bird. We gave him our phone number for the hotel and left. Of course I was so anxious about it I couldn’t focus on anything else, we got the phone call and they declined our offer. They did call back later with a counter but it was still way too high for us…over $3000.
We left Hawaii without Sweet Pea…still thinking about that baby.
to be continued
with my heart filled with love SKY 224381Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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04/09/2013 07:11.45 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
You are OFFICIALLY a member of the newest MACAW BASEBALL TEAM!!
Please allow me to introduce myself; my name is Reba. I'm a Greenwing macaw who is a part of the McFlock (yes, the one RaneBeau's in) and your new coach. I aim to earn the honor of this title through devoted leadership of this new team and very much look forward to working with you to make this an excellent first year for our new group.
And now to introduce you to your teammates —
Ruby 35469
Rio 12707
Cori 162513
Simon 203934
Tia 245811
Zeena 255116
Blue 251958
Mackenzie 247170
Ziggy (page under construction)
Jasper 40578
Peppy 144486
Next, some paperwork!
1.What about these name options:
"MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS" or "CAJUN MACAWS" ??
2. Please pick out 15 numbers using the digits 1-12, any order, any repetition.
An example would be 3, 6, 1, 9, 10, 2, 2, 4, 12, 5, 6, 7, 11, 8, 8 (That's 15 numbers.)
3. What color hats would you like to see your team wearing?
4. Pick two playing positions you would most like to fill. A drawing will determine positions requested by multiple players.
OPENING DAY is set for the first weekend in May so it won't be long before we're out there on the field together. Thank you so much signing on to play.
Most sincerely,
REBACome visit me, Reba o/t McFlock~ MAJOR LEAGUE BEAK 3rd Baser.
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04/08/2013 07:03.26 PM
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Hi Ruby and Flock
Hello everyone, Sky here with this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING. I must apologize for missing 2 weeks but with the disappearance of Oliver 2 it was decided to fore-go continuing his Spotlight article. As many of you will know last week was of extreme stress at the SKY Flock Home. After being asked by several of my good BC friends I will share what took place.
On the weekend of March 23rd a woman came to visit us looking to adopt a baby Budgie. When she saw that my Momma Deb has 2 very sweet pet rats she screamed and looked rather uncomfortable. Her husband teased her for over-reacting. She stayed and met the little white and violet baby that was ready for his new home. Happy with the baby she left with her new friend.
While here she met me, SKY, minding my own business chewing on wood blocks and just hanging out as usual. She never asked what was wrong with my wing or Momma Deb would have explained my story of abuse. On Monday morning the OSPCA where at the front door with a complaint regarding the home being over-run in rats ( come on now, 2 is not over-run) and there were birds inside with broken limbs.
Momma Deb allowed them into our home, having nothing to hide. They checked all of us out and when the woman inspector met me and my fister Little Angel a severe plucker, she told my Momma Deb that both of us couldn't have a quality life, and that she ought to think of euthanizing us. Momma Deb told her in no uncertain terms her opinion on that one.
The inspectors who decided my life was worthless also didn't know a Budgie from a Cockatiel or one color of each from another. This uneducated person who passed a death sentence knew nothing about birds.
Momma Deb was very upset about what was said regarding me and Little Angel and turned to her BC family for help. The response was beyond belief. When the male inspector returned last Thursday he said the OSPCA had received 100s of emails and many calls on our behalf. All was revoked and we shall remain safely with Momma Deb. Through this Momma Deb learned the following;
1) no owner HAS to allow the animal control people into their home without a written warrant
2) whenever possible keep something in writing from a Vet stating that the bird is healthy, and able to live a quality life. If it has any disability or behavior issue-plucking etc
3) ignorance is dangerous--educate these people before they arrive at someone else's door. If you are "birdly," offer to consult for them
4) The BC family is a powerful force in your corner when you really need them.
I wish to thank all of you for your prayers, emails, calls and LOVE.
with my heart filled with love SKY 224183
Come over to meet my NEW FISTER ZEENA 255116Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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04/02/2013 09:06.51 PM
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Hi Ruby #10,679
How are u sweetie? How is Gabby doing? Wishing u & ur family a very Happy & Blessed Easter!
Love
Tia & mom SandyCome visit me, TiaMaria - PLEASE vote Luigi #225307 for BOTM!.
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03/31/2013 04:39.23 PM
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Hi Ruby #10,067
It's so very nice to meet u! I know our moms have been talking back & forth via email, but it's a pleasure to officially meet u! I'm sure we will become great friends! What a great family portrait! & I love ur avatar...u are quite the artist! As u know, I'll be in the KB starting today! I have some fun things planned! This Sunday, the 24th, there will be a spring carnival from 12pm-9pm EDT! There will be every type of ride & game booth imaginable, followed by a dazzling fireworks display! There will also be an Easter Egg hunt, date TBA. Have a great day sweetie!
Love
TiaCome visit me, TiaMaria - PLEASE vote Luigi #225307 for BOTM!.
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03/18/2013 08:25.50 AM
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ATTENTION 10 GRAND HOF MEMBER:
There will be an Open House at the 10 Grand Hall of Fame Page, #197082
for Willie #176463 when he reaches his 10,000th vote. Please plan to join us
any time after that at the Clubhouse to celebrate our new member's achievement.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.
THE 10 GRAND HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Maxie the WonderBird, President and Founder
(P.S. Love the portrait!)Come visit me, Maxie the WonderBird! & 10 GRAND HOF CLUB- Welcomes Screech!.
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03/15/2013 05:25.57 PM
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HI MISS RUBY
I JUST WANTED TO THANK FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU DO AT THE FLOWER SHOP AND FOR TAKING CARE OF MUFFIN SO WELL....MIKEYCome visit me, PEBBLES-R.I.P. BOTD 12/27/10, ** BABY SKY** R.I.P., *BLUEBERRY** BOTD 4/29/11 RIP 8/12/11, ANGEL COACH DUTY "GO KEVLAR KEETS", "MUFFIN" the mighty keets R back"GO KEVLAR KEETS" & MIKEY LUVS KACEY TIEL TERRORS FOREVER.
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03/14/2013 01:40.54 PM
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Hi Ruby and Flock
SPECIAL NOTICE
This Thursday at 7:30 PM DST (est)
Sky will be hosting a fun outdoor adventure to the Barrier Reef.
We shall leave BC at 7:45 to arrive in time to take a submarine trip around the Reef. We expect t see lots of beautiful salt water fish, Coral and other amazing sea creatures.
So, grab your cameras and come along on this open-blogging adventure
PAGE --224183 Sky's pageCome visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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03/13/2013 12:22.44 PM
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Spotlight on Caring--Luigi & Momma Dania
HELLO, SKY here with this Wednesday's Spotlight on Caring, featuring DJ Luigi and his Momma Dania .
SKY: Welcome Luigi and Momma Dania. Please tell us when and how you first became interested in birds.
Momma Dania; I became interested in birds and pets since I was 4 years old! I loved animals and I wasn't afraid of dogs bigger than me. I became interested in birds when I first saw my grandma's Budgie when I was six years old. I played with it everyday until when I was 9 years old, the Budgie died.
SKY: When did you become a bird owner?
Momma Dania; I became a bird owner because I was bullied in school. I always wanted a pet and begged my parents for one. I ended up with two birds because I tricked my parents into getting a coupled bird! My parents got me a pet because I was always lonely at school and didn't have anyone to talk to. So having a pet was like having a friend to talk to.
SKY; How did you learn about BC?
Momma Dania; I joined BC when my friend who owned a budgie named Moby told me about BC and said how it could help me raise my lovebirds.
SKY; Tell us all how you learned how to look after Luigi ( and Angel)? Momma Dania; I learned a lot by talking with my family who have experience with birds and some of my friends.
SKY: Momma Dania, please tell us about Luigi and his former mate Angel.
Momma Dania; Luigi was a juvenile peach-faced lovebird when I bought him and his mate Angel from the bird breeder who breeds lovebirds and budgies. She owns a website called Heartsong aviary. Angel is a peach faced lutino lovebird. She became aggressive when she was 5 months. She was extremely aggressive but with patience and care, she became a loving bird! After her hormonal phase passed, I taught her not to bite. Over time, she was able to step up and go on my shoulder. Luigi on the other hand, was a sweet lovebird. He is really silly and likes to act silly to get my attention. I actually communicated with my birds to ask if they wanted to get out of the cage by bobbing my head up and down and they would respond by getting ready to jump on the door! Throughout the months I had trouble breeding Angel and Luigi at first . I got tips on birdchannel for breeding my birds. After a few tries they got baby birds twice but they sadly didn't make it. I decided to sell Angel because she wanted to continue breeding, so I gave her to a family who rescues birds. She is now with Sunny, a young peach-faced lovebird of 7 months who plucked his feathers when he lost his wife-bird. His wife bird was badly hurt and didnt make it.
SKY: What are your future bird pIans? Momma Dania; One day I will return to my home country Lebanon to start a big aviary and breed Hyacinth macaws. I study about different parrots and hope to be able to help save these endangered beauties.
Sky; thank you Momma Dania & Luigi
with my heart filled with love SKY 224183Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.
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03/13/2013 06:57.25 AM
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