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Me and a bird called Blue. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I was so popular in Pittsburgh I had them eating our of my hand, well, the birds anyway. As part of the presentation people were given the opportunity to feed various birds. I had a handful of meal worms and several species came in to eat. This beauty devided to stay and gooble down as many as it could. The dark area to the right is due to Anne using the long lens, I couldn't crop it all out. Have a good weekend. photo by Anne McArthur

Yesterday I went to Wal-Mart to buy a large bag of Purina dog chow for our hunting-dog, Blanche. I was standing in line about to check out, and a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. First thing I thought was, lady, where is your sign that says "Please excuse me, but Im reeealllly dumb", but I decided to go with it. So.....on impulse.....I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, and that I was starting the Purina Weight Loss Diet AGAIN. I said I probably shouldn't, because I'd ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in the intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IV's in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is, you load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets, and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry and that the food is nutritionally complete... so I was going to try it again. I have to mention here tha...

the early bird get's the worm Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur As part of the experience at the National Aviary people had the opportunity to feed the birds. This young fellow held a worm up and within seconds a starlin, yes it is a starling, swooped down and snatched the offering.

Know a good chiropractor? Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur The National Aviary in Pittsburg has 800 species of birds. This colourful fellow clowned around posing like a pro.

Hyacinth Mackaw We took a four day weekend and went to Pittsburgh, willingly. Zoos, museums, gallerys, aviary, botanical gardens, sports in season and much more. The only problem with Pittsburgh is no matter where you want to go, you can't get there from where you are. From our motel we wanted to go to Phipps Botanical Gardens. First we had to go to North Dakota, make our way thru to New Hampshire, hang a right..... We had a GPS unit and eventually made it to our destinations. Without the GPS I would have turned around and left. Inca tern That's assuming I could figure out where the exit was.

beauty is in the ....... of the beholder Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Technically I didn't take this photo but I was part of the process. I had my eyes checked yesterday and they now take a digital photo of the inside of the eye. Being a little odd I asked for a copy. My eyes are nice and healthy, I just can't read without glasses. Normal for a 60 year old.

Get out of there. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur You have a perfectly good toilet to drink from!

I don't need a tripod. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur My hands are rock steady and that image stabalization technology is for sissies.

Please, don't get them confused Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I'm not sure what they have in mind. Maybe they are going to put Rover in the back seat of the car and roll down all the windows. Wonder if you get a discount. It isn't a combination I would have thought of. It would be like Laundromat and PEt Wash. The spin cycle is really tought. :-)

What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about? Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I put my right foot in, I put my right foot out, I give my right foot a shake, shake shake And I turn myself about. That's what it's all about.

I am NOT a cat. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur What's the matter with you people. Never seen a marsupial before? Bet you know my distant cousin the kangaroo.

That's an ice hat you have there. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur It was so cold that Mother Nature took pity on this bronze headed fellow. The mist from the Falls settled on his head creating a hat or a really bad wig. Odd how the face escaped the misting. Lots of ice and snow around here today. Stay warm

My, what big eyes you have. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur A little too much eye make up for my tastes. We were looking for the Ross' Gull at Niagara falls and took a break and went to the aviary. Don't know what it is but it sure was cute.

Pancake Tuesday, Fat tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardis Gras Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Pancake Tuesday, Fat tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardis Gras

25 foot icicle at Niagara Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur We went to Niagara Falls on the weekend to look for the Ross' Gull, which we didn't see. The ice on the falls and in the trees was fantastic, unfortunately it was a grey day and the lighting was poor.

Clyde and his brother Dale Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Clyde and his brother Dale where outstanding in thier field Have a good weekend

Clyde and his brother Dale Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Clyde and his brother Dale where outstanding in thier field.