Well, aren't you the sneaky lil Aussie, Anne?? I think Russell is so lucky to have you; and no doubt, he will be quite surprised. My G'ma used to have a parakeet named Pretty Boy. She loved that bird something fierce and he would repeat what she said.

When he was bad, he seemed to know it, b/c he'd say Pretty Boy, Bad boy!! I still laugh when I think of that. My friend had a cockatiel w/peach colored cheeks, so she named him Peaches. I never knew where he was when I would visit, as she'd leave his cage open for him to get out once in a while.

Brain~~ I love your stories. I remember when you got Jake.

Good luck Anne and let us know when you get a birdie...