Happy Trails to Prem!

Just like waves that come in sets, so it seems that the sweet birdies we hand-raise LEAVE in sets....

In this posting we want to acknowledge the moving on of 'Prem' - an absolutely amazing, sweet and smart Congo African Grey. It's interesting to watch the matching of people and parrots - When baby Congo and Sahaj met for the first time, it was SO obvious that they were meant for each other; there was no denying it and both Sahaj and Prem (not his name at the time) knew it. During the short time that Jeremy and I had to privilege and pleasure of working with Prem, both he and Sahaj carved a special place in our hearts.

A week ago Saturday on Sept. 12 we sent 'Prem' on to his 'forever home' with Sahaj and Tom. Here are a few snapshots to tell the story.


Picture #1 - Prem's and Sahaj's first meeting. Jeremy is in the background giving some special time to Prem's traveling buddy, 'Tango' (Timneh African Grey baby).



Picture #2 - Prem's and Tango saying good bye - Tango is on the right and Prem on the left.


Picture #3 - Prem's and Sahaj having one last snuggle before Prem goes into the travel carrier.

Picture #4 - Prem's ready to rock and roll on to his new adventure with Sahaj and Tom.


Prem, don't be a stranger now - you only live in Kent, just a stone's throw from here so make sure your mommy and daddy bring you by for a visit. Blessings on a wonderful life!

Hugs!

Elena (and Jeremy)

New Water Feature!

Hi all,
There is nothing like the sound of white water - especially when it is in your back yard. We are thrilled to be able to say that we have finally executed on a key aspect of our 5 year landscaping plan - adding a water feature. Not only will we benefit from the therapeutic sounds, Beaker and Rosie and the other birdies will love it in when they spend time in the new aviary we will be getting sometime soon. Here are a couple of stills and a video to show you what we are up to... Enjoy!

Elena

We found this crack (fischer) in the bottom of the pond area. When we dropped a rock into the crack, we could NOT hear it hit bottom!

Here is a snapshot of the north stream bed under liner.

Here's a view from the pool area looking up the hill at the two streams.

Now the short video to put things into motion!

Nowhere to be found.... and then there was Rizzo!

Hi all,

My last post was a VERY hard bit of prose to pen. Since 8/16's post we have looked high and low for Memphis but she has not turned up. The signs are still up and, in our heart, we can continue to hope for a miracle.... there is ALWAYS hope; Hope springs eternal!

Looking at Lucy was the hardest thing... I am sure the birds knew that Memphis was missing but they never commented (smile). Jeremy and I could not take it any longer so we got Lucy a new friend... Welcome Rats Rizzo - we call him Rizzo for short. He is a 4 and a half month old Rat Terrier... I have been known to call small dogs, rat dogs before but I never knew there was an 'official' breed... go figure LOL.

Here are a couple of snapshots of our newest family member. Isn't he cute!!!!!

Elena