Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on Nov 12, 2005 2:23:21 GMT -7
Everyone here knows that I am far from being a "newbe", I have hunted Dandy's before I had grey hair. I guess most of the older crew know that I'm a Professional Engineer. I really need a computer that is extreamly powerful, and my Dell OPTIPLEX went by the way of the last 25 years of equipment I've tourchered. I refuse to own anthing but a Dell, and was net shopping just to find a local place that buys out company equipment, services it for resale, bingo! $2000 machiene for $1400, add some parts from the old one and I would be up in no time. Here's where I thank G W Bush for driving te economy into the dirt to create such deals. I was off with checkbook in hand. AS usual the Jaguar passes everything on the road but a gas station and a pet shop. They had a wonderful selection of birds, and I enjoyed their display as all the birds were free on purches. I moved in a circle and came to this (DNA Sexed Female) Timnah she walked to the end of her perch and made a churp and I stuck out a finger which she gladly stepped up on. I have been many months without my lil buddy Pete and was gettin as thin as rice paper; in fact a member here that lives about 10 miles from me offered to drive the getaway car . I remembered that I had this Dell Dimention 2350 in the closet. Well, I bought the lil girl and a pretty good size cage, toys, food. NOW, our UK members will know exactally my next delema. How to fit a one piecs cage in a Jag! , well in the excitement I forgot to take a picture of this cage hanging half out the back window of a car that fitting people in seemed to be an after thought. I despise bringing a bird home in a box, but didn't have a carrier as it went with the other birds. She seened to take it well and was eating and carrying on within 2 hours. As far as the computer, Hey I'm an Engineer we always say "Hammer to Fit, Paint to Match" and "What won't fit on the inside, bolt it on the outside". I don't smell smoke YET
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Post by Sophia on Nov 12, 2005 2:53:56 GMT -7
Oooooooooooooooooh Preston, congratulations! What is the lucky girl's name? Della? ;D
P.S. Murray used to be an electronics engineer for a big airline, so I should bring you two into contact. I am sure the whole world would be rebuilt and rewired in no time ;D
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Post by Africanewbie on Nov 12, 2005 2:58:42 GMT -7
You know what they say once you have had that itch you can never get rid of it......CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Post by Jane on Nov 12, 2005 4:15:26 GMT -7
Ha Ha! Always buy a car that you know you can get a parrot cage into, that's my motto!
Jane
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Post by lidiam on Nov 12, 2005 4:56:35 GMT -7
I'm delighted for you and the new girl! Post a photo! Post a photo!
Her new cage looks like a little palace, by the way!
"Here's where I thank G W Bush for driving te economy into the dirt to create such deals." Every cloud, etc!!!
Lidia
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on Nov 12, 2005 5:09:57 GMT -7
WOAH!! A 400 Cycle man. I would rather stick my tongue on the plate cap of a class AB amplifier under a full load than get bit by that stuff again. Look around, I'l bet he has a stash of scratch paper; some folks talk with their hands, engineers talk on paper.
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on Nov 12, 2005 5:29:54 GMT -7
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gabbysmama
Weaned Todd
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Post by gabbysmama on Nov 12, 2005 5:58:36 GMT -7
awwwwww she is adorable congrats!!!!!!!!
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Post by sarah67 on Nov 12, 2005 8:58:35 GMT -7
shes lovely,im so pleased for you
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Post by lidiam on Nov 12, 2005 10:24:31 GMT -7
A gorgeous and very sweet looking baby, good luck with the naming process!!! Lidia
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Preston
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Post by Preston on Nov 12, 2005 14:25:50 GMT -7
Thanks Guyz-n-Gals for the comments and well wishes. As usual I overthink everything, but I have a name. Andrea Gail (Andi). I guess I have to explain as I did to my family. I have always associated parrots with ships and sailors; I'm pretty sure what a Grey can pronounce clearly. Most know of the Andrea Gail and her plight., and I know she can clearly say Andi. There you have it, simple as that. I will alter my site tonight to maybe get a laugh or two out of ya'll; although I am still saddned by the loss of Falaah, this site kept me up beat when I lost Pete to a trusted thief. Special thanks to Jane who is never without the right answer, kept me with hope in my heart, and the knowledge we learned together to get the next 6 years right. Thanks Again
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sunny
Weaned Todd
Pinot
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Post by sunny on Nov 12, 2005 14:51:00 GMT -7
Congratulations Preston! I wish I had been on the toll road to see you go by with a cage hanging out of the window! PRICELESS! Andria Gail is a perfect name and a beautiful baby! Best wishes, I know you're having a GREAT weekend!
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Preston
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Post by Preston on Nov 13, 2005 6:36:05 GMT -7
Sunny, Tomorrow is your big day!!! Good luck.
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Post by sue on Nov 13, 2005 9:24:02 GMT -7
Congratulations on the new baby she sounds like she has really got a good home now, sue & indy
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mary
Baby Bird
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Post by mary on Nov 13, 2005 14:28:22 GMT -7
Congrats!!!! What a beauty!!!!
Mary
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