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Well, lets see, what's been going on with my life...

The bird thing is still going ok. Am currently converting out screened in porch into an aviary for the Gouldians and the Canaries. Have it structurally finished, but need to get all the accoutrements (like feeders, trees, etc.). Phoenix is feeding the last survivor of our latest gouldian eggs, all the rest the parents either tore apart or ignored. The good news is that the chick has made it 19 days and is doing very well. Also, one of the gouldian males bit off the toe of the female in the same cage. All our friends who breed them have suggested we get rid of that lot and get more from Anne (who is the uber-gouldian breeder). Is what we are going to do... On the other front, the Canaries are doing great! We have 2 ready to sell, 3 weaning and 2 more still in the nest.

On the bigger bird front, we just got another Black Headed Caique, a female, which makes our first breeding pair (hopefully) in the big birds. I think the plan is right now is to take the canaries and the gouldians and put them in the aviary, and convert the love shack to be a birdie paradise for the caiques. I hope this works.

In other news, talked to Dad yesterday, which was wonderful. Talked to Robin too, which was very nice. Hurricane Dennis seems to be on its way to the panhandle... WE will get some rain from the rainbands, just enough to screw up weekend plans.

Work still sucks, but may be getting better with the possibility that I may become a blackboard admin part time. Less time on the phones! Whoo hoo! That is if its not just another line they are feeding me.

Went and saw Dave and Michelle and kids when they came up for Vacation, what a blast :) I hope they visit again soon... I hope Dean and Jack come down and visit sometime too... And Robin and Danielle, and Dad... Need to get that bed for the guestroom.. and a new dining table...

Well, that's about it. I am hoping to get some pics of the new aviary up, and some pictures of the canary chicks.