[MsSmurfy]

I simply want to express my personal appreciation for each individual thought on this topic 'without' discord toward either for any individual concept pertaining to this extremely 'unfortunate' situation. I will say that it is perfectly 'OK' to agree to disagree when witnessing such a SAD situation...SAD for ALL involved! I know S. Clubb personally since 1999 as well as her associates/aquaintances/friends etc...she also treated many of my beloved critters. I would like to say that my heart indeed goes out to her as well as the critters involved...Many out here may not have access to the TV coverage that we have been exposed to here in Florida in regards to this auction situation. I will tell you I was 'APPALLED' hearing that 'death-threats' were thrown S.Clubbs way during her time of turmoil...I will not elaborate much further, even though much more details are associated with this unfortunate circumstance. I will say that my heart has been in turmoil as well ,since being informed of this situation & with only a few days time [I was in Costa Rica for weeks before this was revealed to me via email], I was able to at least make genuine efforts to find good placements for a few of the many to be auctioned....all I could do was contact those I knew throughout the US & inform & pray. My years of finding some 'forever-homes' has been extremely rewarding, however, doing such does not happen quickly by any means. I do know that the individual who will be handling the exporting of any birds is extremely qualified for such & will do this task with total care/concern for the feathered one without any doubt! This does not lighten the serious dilemma by any means I realize. The word 'S_A_D' doesn't even touch the depth of pain/suffering & unfortunate upheaval all will experience during such time. Prayer is about all I have left to offer... There is a song by Nelly Furtado called something like "When Good Things Go Wrong"...it touches on this dark day[auction is today-as I type] in a unique way....so many of us need to realize that often times 'too much of ANYTHING' usually does not have a happy ending. I mention this simple sentence as a general reference which can easily apply to ALL aspects of LIFE in general....THINK ABOUT IT~ you will understand what I mean, if you open you heart-mind-& soul to such concept. None of us are exempt for such statement... Thank you all for your honest opinions & fair way of expressing in this forum.