Show in Lancaster, PA in Jan. 07

[Gonzalezer]

Hi Pete.

Yes, a three hour drive is not fun at all, but like you said, it would still be worth it.
I was even thinking about taking a train from Philly, less chance of getting lost. ( I do that well)
I too will be like a Kid in a Candy store

[Lin Hansen]

Hi Gene,

Welcome to PT and glad you have a short ride to get to the show.

I'm near Pete so would be a good 3 hrs or so from me, but probably the closest show that comes around to our area. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the trip, but just wanted to tell you (and Pete too) that it's not a complicated trip at all. I've been to the area many times (tho not lately) because that area is really nice for a vacation....great family style restaurants, many major outlet stores, the Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park, plus many Amish attractions nearby. I doubt you'll get lost, the Convention Center is located on a major main highway (Route 30)....as long as you make it to Route 30, you can't miss the place and it IS located directly across the highway from Dutch Wonderland.

Wishing everyone a great time.....

Linda

[Pete Jasinski]

Linda's right, it's not that hard to find at all as it's on a major highway and you'll have a million place to make a u-turn if you pass it. I always make a habit of stoping by Lancaster every year after the Kutztown Festival, it's now a tradition.

[Gonzalezer]

Hi Linda.
Thank you for the welcoming note, so far it has been great, been reading up on some of the old postings.
I have been to Lancaster a few times, mainly on route 30, so I am a little familiar.
It all depends on if I take the long way, where route 30 starts near Philly or the shortway, route 1, to 322, then 302, to 100, to route 30.
I should be fine, it will be worth every sign I mis on the road
Thanks again

[Maggie-NC]

Gene, I want to welcome you to the group also and I hope you can take a camera with you and send us some pictures later. Pete is also taking pictures for us. Hope you have a grand time.

[Gonzalezer]

Thank you Maggie.
Yes, I do plan on taking my Camera, it's all ready to go.

[Pete Jasinski]

WOW! What a loooong day filled with thousands of beautiful birds! I have a ton of pics to work on in the morning to share with everyone but I'll put one up tonight.
I met Gene (Gonzalezer) at the show and when we parted ways he was looking to take these beautiful Portuguese Tumblers home, we'll have to see how that worked out.

[Trees Gray]

Hi Pete,

WOW! What gorgeous birds! Is this a pair?

I can't wait for the rest of the pics. You always get so wonderfully "up close and personal" with your camera and you know exactly what we the viewer wants !

[TAWhatley]

Can't wait for more pics, Pete! It's nice that you and Gene were able to meet each other at the show. I'm sure a great time was had by all!

Terry

[Gonzalezer]

That is a GREAT picture of the birds.
They are both doing fine and I placed them together this morning, the male has spent all day cooing to atract the female.
I noticed that they are not able to eat the whole corn or some of the peas in the feed, do to them being so small or maybe they just dont like them.
I will find out if Moyers carries the short face diet from puregrain.
It was very nice to meet Pete, sometimes we spend years talking to group members on line and never get the chance to meet in person.
Well, I believe Long Island NY is next

[mr squeaks]

So glad you were able to take the beauties home, Gene! Updates are anticipated!

How nice that you were able to meet Pete and he, you!

We are all looking forward to LOTS of pictures!

[Pete Jasinski]

It' good to hear they're together and doing fine Gene, they're make a beautiful couple It was a pleasure meeting you too Gene, you're the first board member I've met in person. I was going through the pics and I came across this one, does the person circled in red look familiar??

[Gonzalezer]

Too funny, he looks like he needs a Good cup of Coffee.
I believe that was when I got that brain storm in my head, thinking spend all your cash now in supplies and then the rest on feed and there wont be any left for birds.
So, now I have several bottles of brewer yeast with garlic tablets, wormers, garlic oil, pic stones, oyster shell, ect.... and most likely some things will not get used.
Next time, I'll go straight for the birds or leave all bank cards at home.
I was looking through the pictures I took, something happened, I had bought a new memory card the night before, one that would hold around 600 pictures.
Yet when I downloaded in to my computer, there was just a dozen.
Hope I figure it out before the next show.
Well, for now the tiny pair is in my Canary Room until I can figure out what to build for them outside and where its going to go

[Pete Jasinski]

Sorry to hear your camera pooped out on ya You were lucky enough to get all your supplies, I missed out because I went straight to the birds and by the time I got there they were shut or shutting down. I did manage to get some probiotics, vitamins and Baytril. I might have to leave me home next time, I was too tempted to bring a truck load of new friends home which is a big no no.

[Maggie-NC]

Pete - your new avatar is hilarious. I love it!