[Tiki]

I went to the Parrot Society meeting last night and it was the best one ever! I was late and missed most of the boring officer reports. Then I bought some raffle tickets at the last minute and won one of the best possible prizes! I get to attend the premiere of "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" next week AND meet the author of the book, Mark Bittner! I am so excited! I am not sure if I will have time to talk to him, but I will try to get an interview for next month's journal.

The guest speaker was really good and spoke about my dream bird-the Malabar Parrot. I was surprised that they are so small, I expected them to be more IRN sized but they weigh about 98 grams and close to cockatiel size. He said they are very gentle and sweet natured. He keeps his in aviaries, not as pets, but they would make good pets so I am encouraged if I can find the money.

Finally, I bought heaps of stuff at the product table, some nice presents for the lovely people who will be putting up with me for a night or so during my trip, hope everyone likes what I got them!