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by laine
Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:13 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: My IRN Talking
Replies: 22
Views: 8758

OMG that was awsome to see and hear. Thanks for sharing
by laine
Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:06 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Some vids of Datsun being a GOOBER
Replies: 14
Views: 6092

He is absolutely adorable
by laine
Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Is this a fact or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 1761

Thanks for clearing that up. My boyfriend and I had talked about getting a girlfriend for Smokey and hopefully have babies :lol: Now, after reading these posts I think I will reconsider. I love my baby and want him to remain my pet bird. Much appreciated. Thanks again
by laine
Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:04 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Is this a fact or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 1761

Is this a fact or not?

Someone who professes to be a bird expert told me that because Smokey is a pet and very tame, he cannot breed. Not that I am looking to have little babies straight away, we have thought about getting Smokey a girlfriend and just seeing if it happens. Have I been misinformed? If I want my own little ...
by laine
Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 3157

Hi, I am in northwest. - Caroline Springs
by laine
Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:03 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 3157

hello Kylie, welcome to the board. Hope you enjoy it here. Just like me, I hope you get lots of information and enjoyment here. Nice to have another local (to me :lol:) aboard. Where in melbourne are you?
by laine
Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:51 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Our new family member
Replies: 8
Views: 2848

Dale, my son, has named him Zeke. Zeke is still very shy but is starting to warm to Dale. He is not as social as Charlie was or as Smokey is, so Dale sometimes gets a little disheartened with it. But he is putting in the hard work and slowly Zeke is accepting Dale and is hiding less . Dale understan...
by laine
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Movie Equals Time To Practice Talking
Replies: 4
Views: 2790

Movie Equals Time To Practice Talking

I am laughing about this and it is kind of cute, but Smokey now has a new equation. Mum watches movie = time to practice my talking (In her face!!!) On Sunday afternoon I settled down with a good movie, a drink and some peanuts. Well of course this was Smokey's cue. He joined me. The movie started a...
by laine
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Blimp!
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

I can just picture that. :lol: It must have been a cute little sight.
by laine
Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:12 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My RN has red eye lately
Replies: 4
Views: 1693

That's funny :D Smokey also gets red eyes and I have also wondered if this is normal. Because it doesn't bother him and it goes away quickly I haven't bothered to have him checked out. But now I know.
by laine
Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:10 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Special moments
Replies: 4
Views: 1275

I know just how you feel. As much I too love Smokey, something tells me he loves me more . He regurgitates on my right hand all the time - note never the left and that I find odd. He loves the blue ring on my right hand also. He also does it in my ears. He loves it when I wear my hair up and he will...
by laine
Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:41 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Smokey the Guard Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 2992

Thanks everyone. I am so glad that they didn't touch my little Smokey. He probably would have bitten their hands off anyway Anyway the insurance claim is underway. I haven't been able to sleep properly as I am listening for every sound. Guess it will get easier. At least no one was hurt. The thing t...
by laine
Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:19 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Smokey the Guard Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 2992

Smokey the Guard Bird

Before I explain why he is now my Guard Bird, I will briefly describe Smokey's general reaction to people. Me: he loves me of course and will play, come to me, is starting to talk (kind of) will do anything with me (almost ). My son, Dale, and my boyfriend Brett: Smokey can be a little moody with th...
by laine
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:10 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: My Oscar
Replies: 4
Views: 3417

Sorry for your loss, i know its heart breaking. You will always have his memories. xxxx
by laine
Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:20 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: No help for wild birds.
Replies: 8
Views: 2827

Lauren, I can understand how you must have been feeling. In the estate that I live there are alot of wild birds, larakeets, cockatoos, galahs, and beautiful breeds I don't even know the names of. If a bird is on the road I always slow down when I approach for fear that it won't move out of the way i...
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Our new family member
Replies: 8
Views: 2848

Is anyone able to confirm what type of tiel he is?
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: A sad loss
Replies: 10
Views: 5390

A tribute to Charlie from my son, Dale

This is the link to Dale's own web page where he has written a poem for Charlie as well as posted a photo. - Get the tissues ready before you open the link :(

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60058840/
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Our new family member
Replies: 8
Views: 2848

Our new family member

Yet to be named, he? is about 12 weeks old. He doesn't mind a pat but this could be cos he's a bit shy/afraid

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/el ... 011091.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/el ... 011093.jpg
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: A sad loss
Replies: 10
Views: 5390

Thank you all for your kind words. We are going shopping today to choose a new friend for Dale. Will post a photo ASAP
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: My ringneck is obsessed with jewellery.
Replies: 14
Views: 4769

I am glad other have the same problem. Smokey attacks the rings on my right hand - not the left. My right hand rings have a blue stone and the left ones are diamonds. But for some reason he loves the rings on my right hand. I sometimes wish he would play with the left hand cos at least I would still...
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:18 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: The word NO
Replies: 17
Views: 5502

Hi. I have only just seen this posting and find it interesting that your bird reponds in just the way my ringneck does. However, if my partner Brett says no, Smokey backs off immediately. Is it the deeper tone of a male voice that makes him realise he means business. I need a hand to gently push him...
by laine
Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:35 am
Forum: Our Angels in Heaven: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: A sad loss
Replies: 10
Views: 5390

A sad loss

I haven't written about my son's budgie, Charlie, however, I am writing with a heart filled with much joy but tonight very much sadness as the tears flow from my eyes. Charlie has not been well for about a week and tonight at 7pm he died in my son's hand. Charlie was 4 years old with a fabulous pers...
by laine
Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:30 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Talking
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Talking

Hi. Smokey is about 18 months old. He says the word Pretty very clearly. Anything else with pretty in it is relatively clear (pretty boy, pretty bird, where's the pretty bird) The other things he says are more of a mimic of the tone or sound of what I say to him rather than the clear actual words. I...
by laine
Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: Ringneck Stories
Topic: Snooozing
Replies: 4
Views: 2673

it is the cutest thing to share a nap. One thing Smokey does with me, if I have a nap on the couch, he will come a sleep next to my head with me.
by laine
Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:36 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: He rules the roost
Replies: 3
Views: 1370

He rules the roost

Here are some photos of what it's like to live with Smokey. This photo is of my boyfriends laptop when you are not in the room and Smokey is roaming round. It needs to be covered up to trick him. m Under this newspaper are the tv and other remote controls as Smokey loves to chew off the buttons. He ...
by laine
Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:55 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi its me under another name
Replies: 2
Views: 1000

Hi its me under another name

Hi. Its Elaine (with Smokey). I tried to change details in my profile including my email address and my account became inactive. Couldn't do anything to fix it so I had to re register. Not Elaine anymore, just Laine - anyway its what most people call me Also if my posts seem like i can't spell its n...