Thanks to all my friends ...

[In_The_Wind]

Thanks for putting up with me yesterday and making the time pass easily.




Frodo is okay.

[Shell Beau]

1. I missed yesterday! Hope all is well!

:hug: :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

5. We went to see an avian vet this afternoon.

Frodo has feather follicle cysts on both sides of her nose. It's nothing to worry about but I didn't know that until a few hours ago. I was so worried! I've been a bit of a bitch for the last week or so. She'll be okay. It won't need to be removed unless it becomes a problem to her. *whew*
.

[Shell Beau]

8. Glad all is well with your baby!

I know how it is to worry about a pet!! :hug:

[LynneSin]

15. So that explains NYC!!!

Just Kidding

I'm so glad to hear that your baby Frodo will be ok. I know you were worried!

[In_The_Wind]

18. I refuse to answer that!

I know. I know. I was too nice.

Thanks for your good thoughts Lynne.

[Fredda Weinberg]

49. Parrot pimples! e/m

[In_The_Wind]

52. Well ~ It scared the beegeebus out of me.

:hi:

[Fredda Weinberg]

57. As momma should be

:hug:

[BikeWriter]

51. Sweet Joan, I've seen that sort of thing before, Dear...

I'm so very glad it's nothing serious on your Baby. ;-)

[In_The_Wind]

54. OMG! I forgot! I should have sent you a PM about her.

:loveya:

[Magrittes Pipe]

2. I missed that!

What happened to the sweet baby? :(

[In_The_Wind]

17. I didn't tell anyone until yesterday. She has a boo-boo on her beak.

The vet loved her.
He said her behavior was amazing. He suggested that she should be around more strangers.

:hi:

[Call Me Wesley]

3. Of course he's okay.

There was never any doubt about it. :hug:

Great pictures, especially the one with you and Frodo. I always forget how big they really are. He's beautiful.

[In_The_Wind]

19. She only looks big. It's all air filled bones around one huge heart!

He said her weight was a perfect 1.0 kg.
He also thought her feathers were in excellent condition.

He wasn't too happy to hear that I'm planning a trip without her this summer.

[Call Me Wesley]

20. I apologize for calling her a him!

I'm sure you get a good sitter for her when you go on your trip.

[In_The_Wind]

36. At first I thought she was a he. I call her Frodie lots of times.

She is the sweetest bird. She loves physical attention.

My house mates will be here while I'm gone. She shouldn't miss me too much after the first few days. I do talk to her when I call home.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

4. What great pictures Joani!

:loveya::hug:

How are you? Glad to hear frodo is alright :bounce:

[In_The_Wind]

23. Thanks MadAsHellNewYorker!

It was wonderful that you came back to the room for a while after the meet-up.

Frodo gave a little bit of a scare with a boo-boo on her right seere. It turned out to be something simple. I worry about her too much, I probably would have been an overprotective mom.

:loveya:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

24. its good to be overprotective sometimes

:hug:

you're a wonderful mom! :bounce:

It was great haning out!:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

56. I know you are right about that MadAsHellNewYorker!

I am a wonderful bird mom! She is nicely spoiled. Cooking for our parrots is about to change a little. The vet advised against feeding products containing yeast. He also said most parrots could benefit from more protein in their diet. It's back to my book on big macaws for suggestions and cautions.

It was great! Remember the mango margaritas are on me at the Gypsy Wolf. :loveya:

[Hugin]

6. Good for you and for Frodo, Joan.

:7

[In_The_Wind]

25. Thanks Prag!

I feel better tonight than I have in quite sometime.
It was a nice day for a 100 mile (round trip) drive with my best friend. :)

[no name no slogan]

7. glad to hear you and Frodo are okay

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

26. It's a wonderful feeling, no name no slogan!

[livetohike]

9. He's so beautiful! I'm glad you received good news

:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

28. She loves to take showers. I think that's why she is beautiful.

Macaws need moisture to help them preen their feathers.

It's great news!


Thanks livetohike :hi:

[Oeditpus Rex]

10. YAY!

:bounce: :woohoo:

[In_The_Wind]

29. Indeed!

I can look forward to all my plans without worrying about Frodie. I can always hop a plane home from anywhere if I need to be here but now a good vet knows what she's like as a well bird. :loveya:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. sorry i didnt realize you were worried about frodo

glad he is ok. he is also beautiful.

[In_The_Wind]

31. Thanks to meeting all of you this past weekend I was pleasantly distracted.

Thank you for the complement.



When I first met Frodo I thought she was a he.
Then I had a DNA feather test done and found out he was a she. :silly:

I didn't want to change her name so it has become Miss Frodo at times.

[Shine]

12. I've been gone a few days and didn't know what you were talking about

at first, but I've read the thread and get the gist. Glad to know all's well with your beloved bird pet Frodo. Great name, btw!

I didn't know you were a bird afficianodo and the owner of a bird, as well.

Now this info puts that cool "bird goddess" pix of you, which you posted earlier, into better perspective! :)

Very Cool!

:hi: Good luck with everything!

[In_The_Wind]

32. I only mentioned it once or twice.

I've loved birds all my life. A few years ago I took a college course in museum bird identification, we also did field studies.
Did you know there are over 800 different varieties of birds that either migrate through or live in the USA?

:hi: Thanks. The best part is I won't need to worry about her while I'm traveling later this year.

[swag]

13. Hey, girl.

Glad it's going to work out.

Happy day to you.

[In_The_Wind]

33. Thanks, swag.

I would be totally lost without the_keeper_of_my_heart aka the_parrot_who_owns_me.

[FuzzySlippers]

14. I missed yesterday, too, but I'm so glad to hear

Frodo's going to be okay. She's a gorgeous birdie!

[In_The_Wind]

34. That's very sweet, FuzzySlippers. Thank you.

Even the vet was impressed by her. He said he wanted to cut her nails someday. That won't be necessary because I file them.

:hi:

[Wapsie B]

16. I didn't know he was ill.

But I'm glad he's ok. :)

[In_The_Wind]

35. Thanks bushwentawol.

How are you today?

[Wapsie B]

53. I'm ok.

Thanks.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

21. I'm glad Frodo's ok...

I didn't know he wasn't feeling well. :hug::hug:

[In_The_Wind]

37. Thanks GoddessOfGuinness!

It seems like I overreacted just a mite but it was for a good cause. She'll be 5 years old near the end of this month. Today was her first check-up.

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

22. Hey Joani!

I'm glad Frodo is okay! That's a great picture of you and your feather-baby! :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

38. I'm happy too, SeattleGirl!

Things are looking better everyday. :loveya:
I don't think I've posted that photo very often. I'm glad you like.

[SeattleGirl]

41. I don't remember ever seeing the pic.

Glad you posted it. :loveya:

[u4ic]

27. Frodo is gorgeous!

B&G's are just stunning, aren't they?

I'm glad to hear Frodo will be okay...and that means momma will be, too. :-) :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

39. You're right on both statements. She is gorgeous!

And I feel better just knowing it's an easy problem to solve if it becomes any worse. *whew* I know I'll sleep well tonight.

:hi::loveya:

[AirmensMom]

30. Hi Joani!

I missed yesterday ... but I'm glad Frodo is OK and that your DU friends came to your rescue. What a beautiful baby! :loveya: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

42. AirmensMom

Thank you.

She is a wonderful companion. I've spoiled her into a high maintenance friend, I wouldn't change a thing about her.

So many of the wonderful people here at DU have helped me on days when I needed a little cheering up, I knew good vibes were with me this afternoon. :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

55. I bet she is wonderful.

:loveya: We used to babysit a blue-fronted Amazon named Admiral Nelson. I remember one day coming home from work and just lying on the floor in front of his cage after I gave him a snack. All of a sudden, he stopped eating, cocked his head, and said, "Are you OK?" :rofl: He lived on a sailboat, so he heard that a lot! Oh, and his people were trying to teach him manners, so they said, "Thank you!" every time they gave him something. I was eating a sandwich one day, and he quietly said, "Thank you." I kept eating and he said it a little louder. Finally, he yelled, "THANK YOU!" :rofl: I guess he missed the "please" lesson. :rofl: What fun he was! :loveya: Ah, pets. Gotta love 'em. :loveya:

I'm SO glad the good vibes were with you. :hug:

[merh]

40. I am so glad that Frodo is not in any danger.

She is a beautiful bird, Joani!

:hug: :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

44. ((((((merh)))))) There You Are!

I've missed you! :loveya::hug:

Thanks.

How are things going?

[merh]

48. Aww, that is sweet of you to miss me. (((hugs)))

I've just been recharging, you know how it goes, two steps forward, one step back, kind of tiring.

I'm doing the best I can, trying not to screw up too much along the way.

Lately, I've screwed up more than I have done good, messed up alot along the way. x(

When do you start your travels?

:hug: :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

50. I'll be heading down to see Sugar Smack sometime this Spring.

I expect to be traveling back from the cross country thing sometime in August.
I've decided to do the longer trip on 4 wheels. I need my coffee pot, grinder and beans with me.

Don't worry too much about screwing up. It'll all work out in the long run.:loveya::loveya::loveya:

[WCGreen]

43. FRODO HAS THE RING!!!!!

[In_The_Wind]

45. Frodo has my heart too.

Hey you! :loveya:

Are you stayin' out of trouble?

[WCGreen]

46. Tryin' too...

Although I seem to be stirring up some as well....

Yet another trip to Columbus Tomorrow.....

[In_The_Wind]

47. Good for you!

I hope it all goes well.