A Visit From Some Bird Lovers

I know what you're thinking: "Aren't all people bird lovers?" The fact of the matter is, yes, I'm sure they are. But, more specifically, we were visited by a group of people who own birds. The group is called the Cream City Feathered Friends. One lucky woman had a bunch of cockatoos, maybe seven? Can you imagine the Heaven she lives in? The only thing that could make it better for her would be if one of those were me. (Although she got confused while she was here and fell in love with Abish, the green aracari toucan and didn't give me the attention I deserve. Not as discerning as I would have expected, but that's some people for you . . . Ah well, at least my Kathy knows my true worth.)

Perhaps because these people have parrots and love birds, they were especially admiring when I displayed my talents. Apparently, not every bird is smart enough to wave, turn, and kiss on command. And not every bird can nod when asked if he would like a cracker. No, I am one of a kind.

I have to admit that I did get a little jealous of one bird I heard about. I heard that one couple that attended this event had a cockatoo who gets to go cruising on their motorcycle with them. Seems to me that that would be worth trying. The closest I've ever gotten is looping my beak over a car window that's slightly ajar as we're driving down the open road. Man, do I love the feel of the wind surging beneath my wings. I tell you, that is one lucky bird.

As for this group's fun farm activities, they stopped to admire and pet our most unique and ancient-looking bird character here just before their hayride. While visiting Eunice the emu, Abinadi, our beautiful brown llama, came up to check out the visitors. Abinadi was born here on the farm and it shows. He has such charm and such manners. I don't usually wax poetic about anybody, well anybody but me that is, but Abinadi and Liahona (also a llama) are sort of special. Apparently, one fellow even got a little kiss from Abinadi. You would know about Abinadi's gift with people if you had heard this man when he came back after the hayride. When they first arrived, his wife had been saying she wanted llamas and he didn't seem very excited, but now here he was offering to buy or kidnap ours. No such luck. Kathy doesn't plan to part with him and she's keeping a wary eye open for anything suspicious. You, my friend, are going to have to keep a' searching.

In sum, it was a very successful visit. We liked them. They liked us. Now, on to our next visitors, the Waukesha Deaf Organization. And then we'll be headed on parade in Oconomowoc on July 2. To keep up with our activities, check out our calendar of events: http://www.geefunnyfarm.com/Events_on_the_Farm.html. We are certainly keeping ourselves busy this summer!