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In reply to the discussion: My little bird died last night [View all]

sarge43

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44. Max was a Blackcapped Lorrie. They're Aussies.
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 11:26 AM
Sep 2017

Like most lorries and lorrikeets, a menace, clown and always wired. His favorite game was to hang off the ceiling fan pull chain and have me play tether bird - swing him back and forth.

Sydney Greentweet.

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My little bird died last night [View all] TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 OP
Rest in peace, little fella shenmue Sep 2017 #1
You lost a member of your family. That is so sad for you. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #2
Thank you. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #3
You did a little bird proud.... Boxerfan Sep 2017 #4
Thanks. :) TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #6
So sorry for your loss. Scarsdale Sep 2017 #38
Thanks, Scarsdale, you're right. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #39
Awww MuseRider Sep 2017 #5
Thanks. :) TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #7
Love it! MuseRider Sep 2017 #19
Take care little Sid. Polly Hennessey Sep 2017 #8
They are precious TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #11
I'm very sorry to hear that underpants Sep 2017 #9
I'm so sorry about your cat TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #14
. irisblue Sep 2017 #10
It really is. Thanks. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #16
A good life well lived and well loved. Even by the cat. Fla Dem Sep 2017 #12
Thank you, that video made me smile! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #15
Oh my! How adorable! CrispyQ Sep 2017 #29
I'm so sorry. femmocrat Sep 2017 #13
Thanks. He had a personality TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #17
... Raster Sep 2017 #18
I'm so very sorry. catbyte Sep 2017 #20
Thanks, I did my best for him TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #21
RIP Sid . 11 yrs . Beeping back at the microwave how cute. We remember the little things don't we? lunasun Sep 2017 #22
It was cute TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #23
Ha ! Maybe that was it. lunasun Sep 2017 #24
Losing your dear Sid is heartbreaking..I know the feeling...I had two orphan parakeets asiliveandbreathe Sep 2017 #25
It sounds like Aruba and Jamaica were lucky birds to have found you! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #26
Positive vibes & thoughts for you & Sid. CrispyQ Sep 2017 #27
Thank you! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #30
Om mani peme hum vlyons Sep 2017 #28
That's lovely, thank you. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #31
Ohhh I'm so sorry...our fur and feather and funny and toady babies.... BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #32
You are so right. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #34
Oh I do. So much. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #60
I believe your little toad broke your heart! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #61
The vet fell in love with him too! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #62
Ok, I think I just fell in love with him too. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #63
❤️ Yeahhhh...I had to go back and pat him again before going. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #64
so sorry for your loss Marthe48 Sep 2017 #33
Wow, 19 years! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #35
Caspar made the kittens fear birds Marthe48 Sep 2017 #48
Smart bird. :) TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #49
I'm so sorry for your loss. hamsterjill Sep 2017 #36
Thank you. They do make an impact. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #37
They make a nest in our hearts. sarge43 Sep 2017 #40
Mad Max, the Rug Warrior TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #42
Max was a Blackcapped Lorrie. They're Aussies. sarge43 Sep 2017 #44
That's fantastic! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #45
With Max it was either laugh or yell, sometimes both. sarge43 Sep 2017 #50
That's a great image TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #56
I'm sorry. :( Solly Mack Sep 2017 #41
Thanks, Solly Mack. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #43
Our Rainbow Bridge kitties will help escort him to his rightful throne. raven mad Sep 2017 #46
Sounds like you've had your share of losses, too. :( TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #47
Over the years, yes, and wish I could have cloned them all. raven mad Sep 2017 #58
It's always the little calico TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #59
I am so very sorry....the smallest of creatures touch us the most... samnsara Sep 2017 #51
So sorry to hear that. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2017 #52
Awww, beeping back at the microwave. LisaM Sep 2017 #53
He was. Thanks. :) TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #57
I'm so sorry for the loss of Sid. May all the joy he brought livetohike Sep 2017 #54
as David Sedaris put it KT2000 Sep 2017 #55
My heart goes to you and Sid. Doreen Sep 2017 #65
Thanks, Doreen. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #66
So sorry to hear of your loss. Behind the Aegis Sep 2017 #67
Nice to meet you, fellow finch person! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #69
So sorry. Duppers Sep 2017 #68
I'm sorry for the tears TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #70
I'm so sorry for your loss. dewsgirl Sep 2017 #71
Thanks, dewsgirl! TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #78
I know how difficult the quiet can be, last year I lost my dewsgirl Sep 2017 #79
I'm so sorry about Smokey. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #80
I miss him everyday I had him for 10 years, he talked to me all day dewsgirl Sep 2017 #81
Aww, he sounds wonderful. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #82
I'm so sorry radical noodle Sep 2017 #72
Thanks, Noodle. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #75
"His Eye is on the sparrow". sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #73
It's funny you should mention that quote TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #76
It's all in the 'scheme' of things, that verse that came to my spirit. sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #84
I'm so very sorry for your loss. n/t phylny Sep 2017 #74
Thanks. :) TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #77
I'm so sorry. Those little innocent souls sure know how to steal our hearts lunamagica Sep 2017 #83
They sure do. :) Thank you. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #85
Precious, unforgettable, irreplaceable. His company was a gift. Best wishes. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2017 #86
Thanks, Judi. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #87
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