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| 10:06pm 23/04/2009 |
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Open for Commission: Badges - $20 Icons - $10 Turnaround- Estimated 1 Week Examples:  Send info to: naniookami@gmail.com Badge Order Includes: Print-size badge delivered to e-mail Large PNG of original transparent character bust. Small Web Preview of Badge Rights to use the image for whatever you want, as long as you’re not making a profit from the image. Extras: Physical Print, Laminated and Shipped – Add $3 Icon made from Badge Image – Add $1 Rush Order (Done Next Day Guaranteed – Limited Availability) - Add $10 Icon order includes: 100 x 100 Icon Small-Med PNG of original transparent character bust. Not Print-size. And again, use the image for whatever, as long as you don’t make a profit from it. I try to complete all badges and icons as soon as possible. Although the estimated time is one week, if nothing is standing in the way, they may be done as early as the next day. If they will take longer than a week, you’ll be notified. Customer service is definitely key. :) There are no refunds, as this is custom work that can’t be sold elsewhere. I can draw any species, including humans. When you’re ready, send this information to naniookami@gmail.com Character Name: Description, Refs, or Both: Character Species: Character’s Interests or anything you’d like emphasized in the badge: E-mail to send completed work: If Shipping – Real Name: Address:
I Accept Paypal. If you don't have an account, I can send an invoice and you can pay with any major credit card. |
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| Accepting Commissions for Conbadges! |
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| 12:32pm 04/03/2009 |
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It's that time of year again, and (like so many, unfortunately) money is very tight. So - in lieu of that, I'm offering $20 digital badge commissions! I do soft-coloring as well (see http://www.freedomonwings.com, my parrot art site, to get more of a feel of my soft-style coloring), but default is cell-style.
Here's what you get for your money:
$20 buys you -
A digital badge - high-res printable copy (300 dpi)
and a transparent png or gif of the image on the badge. Use it for whatever you want, web graphics, forum avatars - it's up to you, it's your character!
For an additional small fee, you can add features.
Lamination - $1
Badge Holder - $1
(Note: Lamination or Badge Holder ALSO require shipping fee)
Shipping - $2
LJ Icon made from badge image - $1
I am not certain that I will be attending Anthrocon or not yet, that's going to depend largely on how successful I am with badges, so con pickup is not yet an option. (Also, I tend to have problems with people picking up their badges at the con as well.)
I am also offering standalone LJ icons at $10 a piece.
Feel free to send any species at me. :) I will try and add some more examples to this post as time goes on.
Example:
Any questions, please e-mail to naniookami (at) gmail (dot) com.
If interested, also please send an e-mail to naniookami (at) gmail (dot) com with the following,
Character name:
Character species:
Character Description/Example Images:
Theme suggestions (optional):
Real Name:
E-mail Address:
Snail Mail Address (if shipping):
Paypal *only* accepted. If you don't have an account, let me know and I can send an invoice to be paid with any major credit card. :)
Badges will not be started until payment is received. Badges are non-refundable, due to the custom nature of the art.
EDIT: Until I get more recent examples, I'll post a couple of my older images from badges (2006-07) for other species. I'll update with more recent ones ASAP.
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THANKS! |
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| 11:49am 27/01/2009 |
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My journal is migrating - I've had the other journal for a while, but hadn't actually set it up or really added anyone.
Sooo, that's what I'm doing today, is the process of adding everyone to the other journal. Feel free to friend ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) phoenixhart.
I'll be posting stuff about my life, my art.
I may even get brave and post some OH stuff on friends-only. Get some feedback for once, since I think the lack of is really holding me back.
So it's still in the process of being dressed up, but for the most part it's complete. :) I'm going to try not to be using this journal, so if you see someone named "Phoenixhart" replying to your posts, that would be me. :) |
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| Introducing... |
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| 11:10pm 04/01/2009 |
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The most beautiful boy in the world.
Born 6:19 AM December 29, 2008
8 lb 6 oz, 21 1/2 inches
A true miracle.
I went in on the 28th to be prepped to be induced, (I'd been having a lot of major labor pains that weren't doing anything.) and ended up going into hard labor. Unfortunately for me, my cervix still wasn't doing anything, so they had to give me an emergency C-section. It was too much for my body to handle, and apparently my uterus had started to rupture in the process, so it's a good thing they got me in when they did.
I bit my sister. *blush*
But despite all of that, I had myself one hell of a beautiful son. I feel blessed.
First Family Photo:
( A couple more Vinny pics behind the cut ) |
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| 06:47pm 26/12/2008 |
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Ohghod, I am so worn out.
Well, we avoided a Christmas Baby. Now we gotta pop this sucker out before the New Year! >XO After a whole day of steady contractions, I'm getting so worn out. I suppose I should get myself some sleep so I have more energy when the time comes, but yikes. Got to see my beautiful (and big!) baby boy today. He's so precious, I can't believe it's almost time to pop him out. (I can't believe I have to pop something that size out my hoohoo... :X How do women do it?)
The good news is, my 24hr test came back good, Vinny got straight A's on his sonogram, and everything is a go. All we need to do is get him out!
Did I mention that I'm absolutely petrified of labor? The closer it gets (and the bigger he gets) the more nervous I am. I know it's perfectly natural, but... it scares me. |
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| Artistic Musings of the Pregnant Chica |
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| 12:42am 19/12/2008 |
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So labor continues on and off, and it's driving me nuts. It's like my body puts me through a lot of it, and then holds back for a while, then we go for round two, three, four, and so-on. It hasn't been how they describe it in books, or even like most of what I've heard from others. Everyone else who says their labor has been on-and-off has basically been calling it false labor. But these contractions are definitely doing something, they just die down before they can do enough of something.
I should probably consider that a godsend. I mean, I get a chance (sometimes) to get lots of rest. I'm sure I'll need it for when my body decides "OH HEY, it's time to finish the job!" By taking it's good old time, it'll probably make things better in the end - at very least, that's what I've been telling myself.
Hokay, but unrelated to the pregnancy, really - I've been thinking a lot about art, my art, what I enjoy in art - and of course, been getting the itch to start arting again. I can't say that I haven't been - my pet project "Freedom comes on Wings" - has been bringing me actually decent revenue, considering that once I found out I was pregnant, the progress slowed down on it a lot. Even still, those are more of... designs. And they're also one of those things to keep me working and not doing absolutely nothing with my art. I'd love to try some new things, personally. I'd love to do more art - both parrot and non-parrot art. I'd love to really get back into the swing of things.
I can't/won't say that I don't enjoy my art or think it has a sparkle. Not all my art does, I can recognize the differences: but sometimes, when I have really worked from deep within myself and let the picture flow, I end up loving it, regardless of what techniques I've used, or how complex my art is. It's the message that's breath-taking, and someday, I really /will/ finish "Grove", I promise.
But this isn't necessarily about that. Despite being happy with where I'm at on a... 'spiritually' artistic level, I want to improve in other ways. I want to satisfy my curiosity and see just how good I can get on the technical end of things. I think I've grown past the stages of being supremely frustrated with my (lack of) skill level, and at this point I see it more as play. Actually, this is probably because although I love art and it is extremely important to me, it's not as huge of a part of my life as it was. On the same token, if I can improve leaps and bounds on a technical level - and turn around and apply that to my satisfaction on a spiritual level... well then I'd be one of those amazingly jawdropping artists out there. (Yeah, you know who you are. ^_~)
So I've been thinking then about what it is that somehow eludes me, and yet makes me intrigued by a piece of art. There are a couple things that I absolutely oo and ah over. Linework, color, and gravity.
Yes, backgrounds too - but they don't necessarily count in this, considering I think backgrounds are more of a matter of patience to me rather than anything.
I don't know why and how, but I am absolutely in love with artwork that seems to really account for gravity. It can be such tiny, subtle little differences in two pieces, but the one taking gravity into account is so much more... yummy to me. This is all on a technical level, of course. A piece doesn't have to demonstrate gravity well to be amazing - but a piece that displays gravity well still says something even in a piece that can be lacking in other departments. It feels more... 'real'. (Then again, sometimes 'real' isn't what you're going for.)
Color has always driven me nuts. I think it's just lots of practice, and I need patience to practice.
...come to think of it, I'm really going to need patience coming very shortly. Anyone want to sell me some? >X3
And lines. I don't know what it is about them. Mine aren't bad, but somehow they just don't quite speak the way I want them to. I'm not sure if it's that they're too thick, or what it is. I want them to look more fluid.
This is, of course, mostly for my non-realistic pieces. While the same things still apply.... those things don't necessarily captivate me 'as much' in realistic pieces. Maybe because one expects it to be there already?
Not sure. But now I'm rambling. So I think I'm going to practice some stuff tonight. Don't know what yet, I'll figure it out.
Maybe all this sitting will put gravity in effect and help me finish this labor! ;D The world is ready for you, Vincent Michael! |
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| THANK YOU |
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| 04:24pm 11/12/2008 |
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I just wanted to tell you all, anyone who read this and said a prayer for me, thank you.
The possible financial crisis seems to have been averted. I can breathe just a little easier for the winter. :3 |
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| 01:23pm 04/12/2008 |
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May be hitting a very bad financial upset, resulting in once again the inability to pay bills... This couldn't happen at a worse time (about to go into labor anytime now.)
Please pray for me that this all passes, and I don't have any problems. If you pray to anything, or even if you don't - just hope for me.
Sorry for the entry, I'm just really scared and need to vent. In preparation, I'm not buying ANYTHING until I know, which includes food. (Yay, and that RAM I wanted. Honestly though, keeping my baby safe is a lot more important that making my comp work sane.) Sorry kiddo, but Milk, cheese, eggs and prenatal vitamins is gonna have to hold you for a couple weeks.
Gotta have faith.
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| And you're Still Here |
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| 11:57am 17/11/2008 |
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It's been a very, very long time since I've updated, especially with something more than a couple lines. I've really become kind of the elusive sort, I guess. I'm on AIM, and I poke around online, but aside from that, I don't really belong to much of a community or anything.
That, and I've really drifted out of the Anthro 'scene'. Not that I don't still enjoy drawing gryphons and werewolves from time to time, but I'm certainly not active enough, or serious enough, to consider myself an 'anthro artist'. I have some other avenues, now, that I'm very comfortable with. I run a little bit of a business - but I don't want to get too serious with it until after I know I'll have the time to dedicate to it. With little ones on the way and the economy in the pooper right now, it's just not a good time. :)
There are a lot of things in my life that have to change - or rather, grow - now that I'm going to be a mother. There can't be any grudges. I can no longer "not let go" of things that I know need letting go. Hard as they may be, and as much as they may hurt.. I'm not the only one they'll damage now. I know exactly what it's like when a parent can't just let go of something. It affects the children, horribly. Forgive or forget, but either way move on. I need to be focusing on the family now, as the family, and not my own selfish desires. I can't and won't just run out to get another feathered flock member without thinking who it's going to affect, and without making sure the whole family is okay with it.
I've also realized just how much I'm not 'okay' with the idea of giving up on someone because they're not what you originally expected, or because there are problems, relationship-wise. I feel like the country at very least has just gotten this.. "Oh, well this isn't making me happy like I want because I want this and they won't give it to me" etc etc and just jumping off to find someone else who will fit that perfect fairytale. I feel like there are so many people who just don't understand, nor want to, the joys and benefits of working through a hard time. Tried that route before...it's definitely not for me. On the other hand, it really does have to be a mutual thing. Chasing someone that wants nothing to do with you won't help anyone. But I babble and digress.
The day is getting so close, so fast. It could be only a month before I'm holding that beautiful baby boy in my arms. Already, home feels like family. Anthony told me during a conversation about decorating that he just doesn't really care about Christmas this year. When I asked him why, he said "Well, we're having a baby. That's just so much more exciting." He really is right.
Gosh, won't it be something if the whole gang ends up in the hospital for Christmas this year? ;) I think it'd be special.
But I'm babbling, I really am. I just want to let you all know that I'm alive and well, excited about being a mother...scratch that - about being a family.
And if anyone wants to chat, I'm around - I'm just not big on initiating conversations, and I wander away from my AIM without away messages. But I do care, and I do wish you all well. :)
If I don't see you beforehand, Merry Christmas to you all! |
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| It's been a long six months - so how is everyone? |
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| 12:17am 15/05/2008 |
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I can officially say that for a couple weeks now, SAD has not been the fault of my depression. The weather is nice, the clouds and cold have gone.
And with that, I've opened myself up a bit more again. I'm trying very hard to crack this shell right now that's keeping me from just about everyone. My work is a damn horrible place to be, and I can't deny that. There's a potential (but nothing more than a potential) for a better job. I'm still the sole income for my living space, due to some construction on the bridge. (And might I say, Assholes on their part for firing him because of that. I know he would have made it there just fine.) I don't want to go into superb depth, but it wears on me so bad. I'm a good employee, and I put up with tons of shit and jobs and always have, but I NEVER knew there were places that treated their employees like this.
But I digress. As I've posted about, I now have two feathered children. :) Trinkets and Deia, both the absolute loves of my life, and a possible third baby coming in the near future (supposing someone else doesn't get him/her first.) I'm also opening myself to commissions and selling a buttload of things on Ebay (FF7 anyone?) I do need the extra cash, mostly to make myself comfortable where I stand. I've looked into buying a house, but if I really want to persue it, I need to continue to work in HELL for another year and a half. I like to think I can handle it, but I'm not sure. Time will tell, really.
I also have renewed interest in working on OH, my manga.
I will not be attending AC this year. Work won't let me, much as I'd love to. I am trying to sell the remainder of my prints. I will probably not be doing any anthropomorphic art in a long time, either.
I also have a considerable amount of various plushies (wolf, husky, siamese cat, snow leopard, bobcat), two of which are Folkman puppets, that I will be putting on Furbuy if nobody here shows interest in them. I have pics also if anyone is interested.
Sorry for the absence of mind, guys. I am back for the summer at least. Love you all, and hope I haven't been too much of a beast this 'winter'. |
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| 11:03pm 29/03/2008 |
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So I'm exhausted and just about ready for bed here..
But I just wanted to let everyone know that my baby girl, Deia, is home - safe and sound. And might I add, so well-adjusted.
I'm so happy.
It felt like we've known each other forever. It really is such an amazing connection. And based on her actions, I think she felt so too.
It still has to be so lonely without her sibs. :( |
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| 11:46am 26/02/2008 |
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I know it's nasty and wintery and cold/wet/miserable outside, but Spring is definitely on its way. The last couple days I've been nesting like nobody's business.
Cleaning, finding things to sell off - buying things I know I need (like stainless steel cookware), and just in general making my house a comfortable place for me. I think this is the same deal as 'Spring Cleaning', but it's like an uncontrollable desire to give myself a comfortable environment. It's mind-boggling to me, because it's still nasty outside, and I want to take Trink's cage out for a goooooooooood scrubdown.
Deia could be coming home as early as mid-April. The breeder says she's doing very well weaning, has already attempted flight, and will be allowed to properly learn how to fly before clipped. She's down to two feedings a day and seems content with her surroundings, and is a sweet bird. I'm just thrilled. :)
I'm still not sure where I stand on the buying vs. rescuing deal. Rescuing is great, no doubt about it, and these birds need some great homes - but at the same token, it's nice to instill your rules of the house on a younger bird who's going through the rebellious stages before they mature. I agree that you have a better idea of what you're bringing home with you with a rescue, because a baby's attitude will likely change at maturity. (around 18mo I'm told, for a Grey?)
I can't and won't discount the things these lovely people have done for rescues, but I also can't and won't discount the joys of rearing a baby. I can't say I'll never adopt, either. I sincerely want to do my part in giving the birds a place for a forever home. Heck, I would love to start a sanctuary for them - so many birds are abused, neglected, living in situations that no child should be permitted to live in. Birds are crammed into too-small spaces to live, and left there day-in day-out while the 'parront' goes to work. Please, if you know you work full time, make sure you give your fid something to occupy his/her time while you're gone. Deck the cage out in awesome foraging experience, leave the TV on for a while - make your baby comfortable.
Be responsible in feeding. We've known for a long time now that birds don't require a seed diet. If you're not prepared to give fresh fruits and vegetables in the morning, or to cook food for your birds, please find another pet. Birds are amazing companions, but they are most certainly NOT FOR EVERYONE.
But no-matter what, PLEASE let them know they're loved. |
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| 11:45pm 09/02/2008 |
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Yay!
What a way to pull me out of a manic depression, seriously.
Holy crap. My jaw is just.. dropped. I'm thrilled.
Life isn't all bad? (Even though work is?) |
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| Of Genders and Forever Homes |
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| 09:31pm 07/02/2008 |
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I can't help it - they're my calling. :) It makes me smile every time I think of baby coming home. April.
By the way, this Just in! (Well, actually, this was 'in' this afternoon)
The new Baby is officially a...
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GIRL! :) So at the end of April, little Deia will be joining the family.
Also - It looks like a 1yo Cinnamon GCC will be making his way to a forever home here as well. I feel ever-so-honored to provide a forever home for a bird that needs it. I must say, it truly makes my evening. This brings the flock to 3, and unfortunately, I think this reaches my house's capacity - and to be fair, my budget's capacity as well. (Considering I now have the vet bills for three fids to be concerned with. ;) )
Maybe Trink will enjoy the companionship - after quarantine, that is. Until then, I can expect a headache of contact calls, I'm sure. |
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| 12:01am 22/01/2008 |
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Well I just have to - Pics of the New Baby! :D
Hatched on December 11th, and will be coming home at the end of April. :3
The one on the left. :) Still no name - I want it to be the perfect name, and I'll know it when it hits me. :D
Mmmm, baby! :3 |
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| O.o Heh. "Rebecca" didn't suit me at all, but my self-given 'name'? |
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| 07:34pm 17/01/2008 |
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What NaniOokami Means
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You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.
You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.
You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.
You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.
You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.
You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!
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| Update, Baby - Plus Possible Added Journal. =O |
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| 11:14pm 15/01/2008 |
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So - after waiting about 45 minutes for Dad to show up to pick me up (I was worried sick! Turns out he just was scraping ice off the car. XP), we set off. The drive was long-ish, but it wasn't too bad. The Pathfinder was nice and cozy. We had a little trouble finding the place, but we did alright. When we finally reached there, I walked up (Dad wanted to stay in the Pathfinder, but.. ehh) - and I was greeted by the breeder, a Scotty, and a Borzoi. (Point! >XD), and soon afterwards the sound of two very loud Hyacinth Macaws (I think the B&G might have been screaming too, but I really couldn't hear it over the Hy's)
So, first order of business - she showed me the nursery where the three April babies resided. They were SO precious! Two of them had pinfeathers all over, and the third was getting some too - but more naked than the rest. She had told me that the third was born a whole week later than its clutchmate. They all seemed, well, like babies - but quite healthy and happy.
I also got to meet the February baby. He was sweet and gentle and loved letting me give him scritches. I couldn't have been happier to meet them all, and I chose the little one in front, who, I don't know why, but I fell in absolute love with. When it happens, it happens.
So - in April, my new little African Grey will be able to come home. I've got four months to get a great cage, lots of toys, and everything else I need. There is some concern over exactly what KIND of cage to get. I've heard different things about different brands - and I know that King's cages are pretty much the best (The European line, anyway.) A local warehouse sells HQ, and I'm going to ask them if they have their cages tested for lead prior to receiving them, as the breeder recommended them. I'm planning on a 40" x 30" cage, ideally. I'd also prefer a playtop to a dome cage, considering hanging toys off the top of a dome cage is a pain in the rear end (I learned that one with Trink.)
She noticed I was fascinated with the Macaws as well (I'll admit, I'm a sucker for 'em, but dear god they have huge beaks) - and she showed me a few of hers up close. I admit, I'm a little less afraid of that giant chomper now that I've got a chance to give a good scritch to a Macaw who wasn't looking to take my whole hand off. She then asked if I've ever seen a Hy up close. I'll be honest, I've never even seen a Hy in person, so I was ecstatic! They were HUGE. Her male was, I swear, almost twice the size of the female! And they were supposed "Breeders" but the two of 'em were such big gentle goofballs. They seem very happy in the home they're in now (And I swear their cage was half the size of my living room.) I got a chance to handle the baby, and I even got a craptacular picture of it! =O (Maybe when I take the deposit down, I'll take a real camera and get a better shot.) Until then, all you have is my crappy cellphone pic. So nyeah. =O
Also - I've absolutely fallen in love with these:
Nanday, the Open-winged one. :3
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Aaand the Congo Grey
Someday I'll have some more free cash to get one. For now, I think most of my free money is going towards a cage and toys. ;) And Tax refund should cover just about everything else. It's definitely Win. :D
Oh yes - picture of the little one. :D
Last but not least - I'm most likely going to be creating another journal for my bird-related ramblings, as I tend to drive a lot of people off the deep-end with 'em. =x So if you're interested, I'll be posting a link to it shortly. :D
I think tomorrow I'll work on my Pet photography site - and I'll put my ad in the paper this week. Sounds good to me. And I'll upload some more photos of Trink. :D I'll have to find my Tripod and get some pictures of me with the sweetheart, too. :D
Also - my furnace smells like Grilled Cheese tonight. It's odd - but dammit it's making me hungry! |
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| Excitement and Frustrations - but mostly Excitement!!!! =O |
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| 11:33pm 13/01/2008 |
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Going to look at babies tomorrow (most likely)! :3 Just might be picking one out!
also plotting a move out-of-state due to the possibility of an absolutely RIDICULOUS proposal by the PA Game Comission. :/
They want to Outlaw Nandays in PA.
And I Will NOT Give up Trink. And I will most certainly not let them kill him. :/ I hate PA. |
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