Hello from Northern California...

[dustbunny86]

or would it be considered Central? There's so much debate about which "side" my city belongs to.

My name is Sumiko. I am a college student majoring in biology and working part-time at a local pet store. I am also a chinchilla breeder and I enjoy attending chinchillas shows and learning from the experienced breeders. My family and I are the proud parents of a female rose-breasted cockatoo named Phoenix. She is just a love and I'm looking forward to learning from everyone on here and hearing stories of other Galahs like our Phoenix.

A young picture of Phoenix (~6 months of age):


A more recent one - her plumage is now much brighter!

[Heather_Bird]

Hi Sumiko and welcome! Phoenix is just gorgeous, you must be so proud of her. I don't have a galah but I do have two chinchillas! Bob and Posy are my sweeties when it comes to furry friends and I can understand why you would love yours so much. Thanks for sharing the photos and enjoy yourself here.

All the best,

Heather

[catschair]

Hi Sumiko,
Welcome to BB! You didn't say where exactly you are, so I can't vote on whether you are central or Northern <g>, but I am still definitely Southern (Ventura County). Phoenix is a beauty!

[jimpierce7]

Welcome Sumiko, glad to have you here. I have the same problem trying to figure out if I am in Nor Cal or Central Cal............ Its kina confusing here in Monterey.

[dustbunny86]

Thanks, everyone. I love my Phoenix and all my chinnies.

I'm in Manteca. Maybe someone can decide whether it's considered Northern or Central...

[catschair]

In my book that is north....my imaginary line is somewhere between Santa Cruz and San Jose....don't ask for my rhyme or reason!

[Monica]

Well, IMO, anything around Sacramento or San Fransisco is Central California! I grew up about 165 miles north of Sacramento, and there's still plenty of miles left from there to Oregon!

I've got family (and friends of family) who live in Manteca! I sort of know the area, and may actually be in the SF area soon!

I gotta say though, Phoenix is gorgeous!!! And welcome to BB!

[Tommaso]

Welcome to BB. Phoenix is just beautiful!! She's got wonderful colors. Can't wait to hear more about her and see more pictures.

Morena

[jimpierce7]

My sister in law and her family live in Mantica and its on the way to my mom and dad in laws in Jamestown. I'm a Nor Cal boy most my life so I figure where I live must be Nor Cal.............

[CrazyforCockatiels]

A belated welcome and what a gorgeous bird Phoenix is! Please post more photos!