You may remember that for many years we had a large cage with dozens of zebra finches in our back garden. We now only have 4 left (a girl and 3 boys)....the rest had suddenly disappeared and, on looking, Phil found a tiny hole at the bottom of the cage from where they must have made their escape. We only hope that enough of them left together and perhaps were able to look out for each other. You would never have suspected a little bird would escape so easily but escape they did, poor little blighters.
Yesterday afternoon our granddaughter Aimee came for afternoon tea and with her she brought 2 white zebra finches and a little quail. She had been breeding finches and she too had some escape leaving her with just the two left plus the quail. We decided it would be a good idea if her birds went in with ours and then she could concentrate on her budgerigars although she is not breeding them right now. We always enjoy Aimee's company and have a good chat and a few laughs.
The rest of the week was very quiet with me concentrating on playing lots of scrabble online and also working on my Facebook farms. I know I probably spend far too long on the computer but as I can only spend short times doing jobs in the house it has become my companion and my contact with the outside world. Phil is wonderful to be with but I think it important that two people have different hobbies (he loves to read and listen to his classical music) so as not to get on each other's nerves. I too enjoy reading but I don't find it comfortable doing so in the daytime so usually spend an hour reading after I go to bed. We both read in bed and he sometimes far longer than I do.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend...keep cool if it is hot and keep warm if it is cool and in particular stay safe.
Your birds are so pretty and how nice to gain a few more. I agree, for us older folks (I include me) the internet is a great tool. It is very convenient for shopping too, no need to drive. Come over and say hi to me on Facebook if you care to.
ReplyDeleteThe little finches are rather nice but not friendly like canaries or budgies. Pretty to watch though
DeleteI do a big monthly shop with Woolworths and Phil does top up shopping in between.
I will check out your Facebook page if I can find it.
Love the finches.
ReplyDeleteStay cool, stay safe.
And hooray for the internet.
All good to all you said.
DeleteWe have your over 30C temps now, last night was the hottest night of the year says our weatherman, which sounds impressive until you remember the year is only a week old. I stayed inside all day yesterday, but today I had to go to the shops for cat food, so went early and got home without melting into a puddle.
ReplyDeleteI also think it is important for a couple to have separate hobbies and time apart, there's nothing more annoying than a constant shadow.
Had it been anything but cat food you needed I doubt you would have gone out. Our furry friends need us in spite of the weather.
DeleteMy daughter and her hubby have separate 'study' rooms and do their own thing much of the time. I really do think being separate at times is what keeps couples together.
It's funny our temps are the extem opposite of yours. Mine was -4F this morning. It's currently 5, with the wind chill -7.
ReplyDeleteStay cool!
Granddaughter sent a photo from her front door in New Jersey today and there was snow everywhere. As she is from Western Australia she does find it rather difficult to cope with the cold weather but her partner (who is from Alaska) looks after her well.
DeleteMy hubby says snow looks nice on Christmas cards or post cards and he speaks from experience, having come from England.
It sounds wonderful there! It will be nine here tonight. Yes, 9. That's -12.77 to you. I wish I could send you just a little bit of chill and you could send me a little bit of warm.
ReplyDeleteYes Sandi it would be great to exchange just a little of each and then we'd both be happy.
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