I had to take Sugar, our Goffin’s Cockatoo, to the avian veterinarian across the city because he was breathing hard and making funny noises with each breath. When we stepped out of the car, storm clouds were rolling in. We never felt the hail or rain, as it moved in after we drove home 32 miles away, but I could admire its innate power. Sugar is making a rapid recovery, much to my relief.

Back at home, River lounged lazily.

I’m reveling in apricot season and the beginning of peach season here.

I must seem pretty odd to the dogs, because they are always watching.

Summer has arrived with temperatures in the 90’s (Fahrenheit).

Tribble is a constant companion when I am home. Nothing exciting going on here, just routine life.
- Tribble, up close and personal. What a lovely little nose!
Love apricot anything. The chicken looks delicious! And your dogs – adorable!
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Thank you! Apricot season has been way too short, but the dogs are always wonderful!
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I love the nose shot, it’s so sweet! You’ve made my hungry with that yummy-looking chicken as well! 🙂
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I wish I had another helping of that chicken, now. It was delish!
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Pictures of routine life are not a bad thing – it is nice when life gives us a routine week.
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Very relieved to hear that Sugar is doing well! Isn’t the summer soft fruit just the best. We’re gorging on cherries at the moment and it sure is keeping us regular 😀
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Ha, ha! Yummy AND healthy summer fruit is wonderful! We’ll pick cherries today if the birds and squirrels don’t beat us to it!
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So glad Sugar is allright, Karel! Great pictures of the doggies and holey moley, what a cloud! Looks scary… Here’s a Pawkiss right on the snout of Tribble and one Extra for all of you 🙂 ❤
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Tribble deserves lots of paw kisses. She is a special girl. Hugs to you, too!
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As always, wonderful pictures. The picture of the dogs on the stairs is priceless. I love that tile.
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1. So glad Sugar is recovering. I know that often by the time a bird shows signs of illness, it is too late.
2. Those clouds are strange and beautiful looking.
3/. That apricot chicken is making my stomach growl. Really.
4.Can I have Tribble?
5. What amazing fruit trees you have in your own yard!! We all love fruit.
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Yes, as prey animals, birds don’t show their illness if at all possible. As soon as I knew his breathing was off, I took him to the specialist the same day. He has been sick before and pulled through. He is incredibly healthy, even though his diet is a bit questionable. He wants whatever I am eating. Luckily, I eat pretty healthy. As for the fruit trees, the birds and squirrels usually get the fruit first. I don’t mind; I like the idea of giving back to nature. And Tribble? No way! She’s too wonderful to give up!
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I kinda thought Tribble wasn’t going anywhere, lol.
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Ha, ha!
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Pets and fruit! I love summer!
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Me too!
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I’m glad all is well with you. Love the photos of the cuties in your life! xo
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Thank you! They are part of my home pack!
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Avian vet. None here and perish the thought-I don’t want any shots.
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I wish it had been a shot. Trying to catch and medicate him every night has been stressful for all of us. I’m just quite relieved that he’s getting better!
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I wish I could move in with you for awhile!
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I’m half a world away, but you are welcome here!
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