Wow! I just got a Norwegian Blue parrot for my birthday! Ask me anything!

[bluesbassman]

He seems a little stiff though. Guess he'll liven up when he gets used to the new surroundings.

[A HERETIC I AM]

1. Does he seem to prefer kippin' on his back? n/t

[bluesbassman]

6. Not sure, he seems to be fixed to his perch at the moment.

[A HERETIC I AM]

13. Well, if he wasn't...

He would muscle up to them bars and VOOM!

[bluesbassman]

19. "VOOM"?!? Mate, this bird wouldn't "voom" if you put four million volts through it!

[In_The_Wind]

2. That's awesome! We want photos.

What are you going to name it?

[bluesbassman]

7. Monty.

[In_The_Wind]

8. Does he look like this:

[bluesbassman]

11. Remarkably close resemblance.

[In_The_Wind]

12. Ha!

Is it really really really your birthday?

[bluesbassman]

22. It really, really, really is my birthday.

[In_The_Wind]

30. I should mark my calendar for next year.

[Jokerman]

3. Beautiful Plumage!

[bluesbassman]

16. Yes, remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue.

When they're not resting that is.

[cyberswede]

4. What color is it?

[bluesbassman]

17. It's not really a color per se, more of an attitude.

[ret5hd]

5. He's probably pining for the fjiords.

[bluesbassman]

18. What kind of talk is that!? Pining for the fjords.

[Scuba]

9. Does it like lutefisk?

[bluesbassman]

20. Don't know. Doesn't seem to eat much of anything.

[Behind the Aegis]

25. If he is not eating yet, try millet.

It can help stimulate the desire to eat. It isn't bad for them, but some feel it is akin to candy for humans. Also, research specific foods for that species. My parrot is a Blue-head pionus and she likes nuts (she is originally from Brazil). She also lurves her some pasta!

[bluesbassman]

27. Thanks BtA, I'll keep that in mind if he ever starts moving about.

See post #8.

[Behind the Aegis]

29. Oh dear....

results in....




heehee

[Arkansas Granny]

10. Maybe he's resting.

[bluesbassman]

23. Oh good, if he's restin', I'll wake him up!...

(shouting at the cage) 'Ello, Mister Polly Parrot! I've got a lovely fresh cuttle fish for you if you show... laughing:

[Sanity Claws]

14. Does it speak English or just Norwegian?

[bluesbassman]

21. Neither. But it's ok, I've got a slug that doesn't talk much either.

[Callmecrazy]

36. Beat me to it...

[KamaAina]

15. Does Polly want a cracker?

[Lochloosa]

24. I found a picture of one!

[bluesbassman]

26. Wow, looks just like mine! Remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue, idn'it, ay? Beautiful plumage!

[abq e streeter]

28. Anything ? OK, Who put the bomp?

And who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
Who wrote the book of love?

Happy birthday; hoping to get back out your way some time between about May and Sept. I hope it's a great birthday (probably parroting what others have said) ...and that you're doing well...

And how cool, a parrot from Norwegia ( stole that one from Kelly Bundy).

[bluesbassman]

34. Don't know about those three, but I'm pretty sure SM spoke of the pompatus of love.

Whatever the hell that is. Sounds like a pretty virulent STD if you ask me.

Thanks, and can't wait to see you. Give me a heads up and I'll make sure we're gigging and have you sit in!

I've always wanted to see Norwegia.

[sakabatou]

31. Pictures?

[bluesbassman]

35. See post #24. Pretty close facsimile.

[baldguy]

32. Check for nails.

[bluesbassman]

37. He's a fat bugger, I think they used deck screws.

[treestar]

33. He's just resting!

[bluesbassman]

38. No, no.....No, 'e's stunned!

Norwegian Blues stun easily, major.

[Loryn]

39. At least he'll be quiet.

[DefenseLawyer]

41. He's shuffled off his mortal coil

run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-PARROT!!

[panader0]

42. Who plays bass on John Mayall's first "Bluesbreakers" album?

[bluesbassman]

43. Gosh, I thought I was going to have to field some tough ones...

John McVie was the bassist on the first "Bluesbreakers" album: "John Mayall Plays John Mayall" (the additional "Bluesbreakers" tag was added on the UK vinyl). John also played on the infamous "Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton" album (also commonly referred to as the "Beano" album). McVie later joined the newly formed Fleetwod Mac with Peter Green, who he had met when Green filled in for Eric Clapton and eventually stayed on when Clapton left to form Cream along with bassist Jack Bruce (who did not have any tracks on the original "Beano" album, but was featured on two tracks on the 40th anniversary two disc album released in '06. Interestingly, the original idea for the "Beano" album was to release a live recording from a show that Jack played bass on, but it went poorly and they released instead the studio version with McVie).

Very interesting history surrounding John Mayall. Certainly had an eye for talent, and the musicians who've played for him in the Bluesbreakers comprise a virtual Who's Who of the British Blues and Rock scene.

Hope that answers your question.

BTW, here's one to pull out and amaze your classic rock loving friends: Paul Samwell Smith was the original bassist for the Yardbirds. When he left, who temporarily filled in for him?

Jimmy Page!

John Paul Jones also played bass for the Yardbirds and you know where that lead to.

[panader0]

44. Another good old album.

Sonny Boy is my favorite harp player. See how he puts his fingers into the back of the harp. Then he plays that too. He gets great tones.

[bluesbassman]

45. Oh yeah! Great stuff.

Sonny Boy was a huge influence and many of his tunes were and still being covered. Good call!

[marzipanni]

46. Just be glad he isn't like Jasper...

Happy Birthday!