JT>We DO plan to come down in August!  I don't mind the heat, and the water
Allright! But it will be scorching then.
JT>really is nice and warm.  It's a lovely place- and so wonderful for
Vilano Beach or Guano is nice, north of St Augustine.
JT>Springs near the river?  I'll have to look at my map. . .
About 35 mi S of Jacksonville, and 35-40 mi W of St Aug., about 30 mi N
of Palatka. Close to the river but not my property.
JT>Sounds like a bird fair worth attending.  Those ones in closed buildings
JT>are just disgusting.  I think being a nurse must give you a great
At one neary last year that was indoors in a rather large hall, but
crowded, two babies were stolen from dealers, one was a gray and the
other a greenwing.
JT>advantage in birdkeeping- what a great combination.  Hope you find the
JT>birds you are looking for.
I am beginning to study and read more and more on virology and origins
of same. I am fascinated by Ebola virus as what it does to certain
animal's/people's insides acts much like the polyoma virus in
birds. "Outbreak" the book and movie fascinated me as did "The Hot
Zone" a book about an Ebola outbreak in Washington DC in the
1980's. Matter of factly I just saw that the two chief USAMRID
(equivalent Army's version to CDC) veterinarians that handled the
virology "hot" zone and lab in that outbreak are now breeding
birds! I bet those birds are virally clean and tested!
Well, I got some more kakariki's but that's about it.
JT>My sister is a biology teacher, so she naturally is drawn to all
Where does she teach?
JT>her bathtub right now.  :)  Our birds are always welcome guests.  Her
That's ok. I have a friend that had his caymans in his tub.
JT>husband has MS, and I've been wondering whether a bird would be a good
JT>companion for him, or too much hassle for a disabled person.   They
JT>certainly aren't low maintenance, but they sure can be good friends
JT>(ESPECIALLY those double yellow peckerheads).  
Would probably depend on his physical capabilities and his desire and
ability to rise to a challenge.
Barbara (and the many kids.... about 30 I'm feeding now. Actually I
conned Ed into it tonight...)
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